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We got lucky and managed to snag a same-day reservation at Shiro's due to a cancellation! The interior had a casual ambiance, with a sushi bar and table seating. We opted for the 16pc Chef's Choice Sushi Course, which consisted of 4 courses. For the first course, we were served Albacore, Flounder, Sea Bream, and Black Snapper, which were excellent. The cuts of fish were great, and I appreciated the server advising where we should skip the soy sauce. The second course was Amberjack, Striped Jack, and 3 different Salmon varieties. As a salmon lover, I especially enjoyed this part! The fourth course consisted of Bluefin Tuna served 4 ways (all delicious) and the final course had Chopped Fatty Tuna, Eel, and Tamago. This last one was probably my least favorite, and the Tamago was different than normal, almost pastry-like. However, the overall experience was awesome, and we were very full by the end. A pricey but delicious dinner!
4.5 stars (5 for the price point). We tried the happy hour omakase (the 19 course, at a table/not at the counter) which is a great deal (their regular omakase is very affordable too, as compared to a lot of places especially NYC). It seems great for special occasions (we saw them coming by with a polaroid for those celebrating such as birthdays or anniversaries. I enjoyed how relaxed the vibes are at this place. I wish they had more cold tea options for the summer and more non-alcoholic drinks in general, but still had a great experience. The fish selection is fresh and the pieces are very manageable. It feels like there is a local touch with the salmon course/pieces. My husband is left handed and I was very impressed our waiter noticed and adjusted accordingly. I especially loved their soy sauce (which they said was house made). Fun little date night out and we really did enjoy it. Highly recommend making a reservation as that is what we did.
This is a great place to get some fresh classic Japanese sushi. The fish was fresh and the rice to fish ratio was perfect. Staff was friendly and made our celebration amazing.
The sushi delivery here was SO bomb. I got the Salmon Combo ($38.50 on UberEats) and the Unagi Sashimi ($19.25). Hella expensive but you're paying for superior quality. I didn't eat in but the service and ambiance look nice - I know they're known for their eat-in omakase experience.
Finally tried Shiro's and I have to say, it was a pretty big let down. To be fair, we didn't do the bar seating and instead went for table reservations. Reservations during off peak dinner hours aren't too difficult to get on a weeknight and street parking was fairly easy to find. The omakase / tasting menu is 19 bites, which is a decent amount of food, but overall the fish quality was really disappointing. There were only about 4-5 pieces of nigiri that tasted fresh and clean; the white fish that you start with in particular were just not a fun texture or flavor. The shellfish course and sweet shrimp were solid though. Unfortunately, besides the fish, the rice was a total flop too. It just felt dried out as if they had been pre portioned well ahead of time and under seasoned. Part of the joy of a course menu, if you want slightly warm / room temperature rice against the cool fish, but you get zero of that contrast here.
I ordered through Ubereats and didn't have a dazzling experience like all the others. The things I ordered (see pic): 1) Tuna Combo - This is perhaps the most misleading bc if you look at the photo and description, it says "5 pieces of bluefin tuna nigiri and negitoro roll" - I did NOT get the negitoro rolls (it was just regular tuna) and also the toro nigiris pale in quality from what is depicted in their photo. 2) Salmon Combo - The salmon did not taste fresh at all. Mind you, this place is just a few blocks away from me but I was caught up in a work meeting and couldn't leave. 3) Tempura - Batter was tasteless and veggies were left to fry for too long (they were mushy). 4) Matcha tiramisu slice - Although a bit roughed up from delivery, was probably the best tasting item. TLDR: If you're ordering delivery, the fish is not fresh, the photos are misleading and the tempura is not good quaity and over fried. I would not recommend!
10/10 experience. This meal is something I will be talking about for quite some time. I made a reservation a month prior to make sure we could sit at the bar top, as it was for a special occasion. Their staff was friendly and extremely attentive as they refilled our drinks several times, and if we left the table they would refold our napkin before we returned. The food was out of this world. The chefs were extremely knowledgeable on their craft and educated us before each course. My personal favorite was the fatty tuna courses. I loved experiencing this restaurant from the bar top and watching the chefs do their craft. It is a pricey meal for sure but was one of the best experiences and well worth it!
We had a wonderful and special dinner at shiros! We opted for the 19 piece chefs sushi course. Our server explained to what each piece of fish was, its origin, the flavor profile, and if soy sauce was needed or not. Every bite was delicious. We ended with the hojicha tiramisu, the perfect ending to the meal.
It was our second time heading to Shiro's and another amazing experience. The sushi was fantastic and the service was exemplary. We were fortunate to have Jareen and were seated in the back room. Her little attention to detail was impressive from chatting with our teenage son who is shy (and autistic) so having him open out of his shell to seeing that he was left handed and plating the sushi in the correct direction for him to eat. The food tasted rich and vibrant with each piece of fish incredibly fresh and nuanced in its flavors. Our youngest was having it without the shoyu since he really wanted to taste the depth of flavor on its own. We always feel amply full after the 19 pieces with the courses being so well balanced. We started with a tempura appetizer and a karaage of black cod (if this is on the menu--order it!). It truly is an experience and looking forward to returning again in the future.
First time having the chef describe the preparation and origin of the fish in detail before serving it, Chef Taro leads a fun edutainment dinner for us. The chef described rare finds and special fish for us tonight, and I appreciate that he was able to accommodate a no wasabi preference for us too. Some light humor and small talk made the dinner feel light hearted and intimate. The restaurant service hands were also very attentive and respectful. Also on offer was a nigiri dessert which I have never seen. The house picked ginger was sweet and tangy, which is much better than the shaved ginger. Honestly they could bottle the stuff up and make big sales in the ginger market. There is a parking lot nearby, but we walked from the light rail station about 15 minutes away. More of a casual setting than upscale. At the end you get an option to take away a Polaroid picture as a souvenir. 20% service fee included, 70% of which goes to service staff.
Shiro's sushi is such a great spot for some high-end sushi! Bar omakase and table omakase offer different options but both are on the lower end of the cost spectrum relative to other omakase offerings in the city. So much love and quality goes into the service. Kurisu and Taro were such welcoming and friendly chefs. Highly recommend!
Amazing omakase experience. My favorites must've been chutoro, uni, ama ebi, and salmon. Staff and chefs were welcoming, warm, and friendly. We were seated promptly at the reservation time and were lucky enough to be seated in front of the head chef at the sushi bar. He took his time to get to know his guests and introduce each dish. There was a sense of community which I thoroughly enjoyed. The restaurant was clean, homey and well organized, reminding me of Japan. Would highly recommend it to locals or those visiting Seattle alike.
Came here for Valentine's Day dinner, and wow-what an experience. We had reservations (definitely the move on a holiday/weekend/special occasion), and from the moment we walked in, our experience was exceptional. The ambiance, the staff, the food.. all top tier. We ordered the Chef's Choice Sushi Course: 19 pieces of great quality nigiri served over 5 courses. This was my first omakase experience, and I was blown away. Every piece was explained well and our servers were friendly and walked us through how to enjoy each piece, including when to skip the shoyu. Everything was delicious, but a few standouts for me were the 1. Fuji Salmon, 2. Bluefin Tuna 4 Ways, 3. Madai, 4. Zuwaigani with Uni, (in no particular order). I'm already looking forward to coming back, and next time im hoping to snag a spot at the sushi bar for an even better experience.
I went here for my birthday and absolutely loved the entire experience and decor. I got there early and they have a small waiting area for you to wait until you are ready. For me, I did a reservation for omakase for $85 at the bar. At the bar, they take the time to explain each dish and the ingredients that went into it. I am told by my friend that you can just walk in for omakase. They went around and asked why each person was here and I did tell them that it is my birthday. If you're over people singing you happy birthday then you'll like it here. I was wished happy birthday almost every time I was interacted with and loved it. Service was spot on and never overly intrusive. Food was delicious and with every dish, it became my new favorite. I loved the ambiance of the restaurant and have no complaints. I highly recommend Shiro's for any special occasion since you can put a reservation and the experience is fantastic. I'll definitely be back again. read more
2 years ago
Shiro's is consistently one of the best sushi spots in Seattle. The rice is perfectly seasoned, the fish is always fresh, and the quality rivals sushi in Japan. The Chef's Choice Sushi Course is a fantastic deal--19 pieces of nigiri for $85. The Bluefin 4 Ways is my favorite, always a highlight. We've tried the bar for a special occasion, which was awesome, but the tables are our go-to for good quality sushi cravings. Shiro's never disappoints--great quality, great value! *20% service charge will be added. We spent around $250 for two sets, one appetizer and one dessert. read more
3 years ago
Super excited as Shiro's Sushi was my first real omakase experience. It was $85 for table dining that included 5 courses/19 pieces. All the fish were fresh and delicious! I thoroughly enjoyed the bluefin tuna 4 ways because I was able to truly taste the fattiness between the different pieces side-by-side. Honorary mentions include botan-ebi (sweet shrimp), hotate (scallop), and uni (sea urchin). We also ordered Shiro's hojicha tiramisu for dessert! The staff did an excellent job explaining each course and suggesting which pieces of fish should be dipped with their housemade soy sauce. We sat in the front dining area, which had a nice atmosphere. It wasn't too crowded between tables and could still hear the table conversation well. Also warning: their front door and bathroom door is superrrrrr heavy. You will need to bring the hulk out of you. This definitely exceeded my expectations and would definitely come back again, maybe to try the sushi bar experience! read more
Just WOW! From the quality of the food to the service, 5/5 experience! I'm so happy I got reservations for a Saturday dinner with my friends. While they were hesitant, they ended up loving the Omakase experience, which made my experience even better. I love being able to enjoy the foods that I love with my friends. My favorite item was the Kurodai (black snapper), and the additional matcha cake we got to celebrate a birthday. I was so delighted with my meal, I ended up chatting with one of the chefs and learned that Shiro's is a sister restaurant to Kusakabe in SF! Explains why I enjoyed Shiro's so much. I truly cannot wait to come back and I will recommend this to everyone who likes sushi. read more
amazing! came in for Seattle Restaurant week $65 pp omakase deal. i think it might be the cheapest omakase spot in seattle? the table seating and restaurant itself is small and casual. the 19 pcs nigiri sushi was so good! my favorite is the salmon, tuna, and shellfish courses. would def recommended coming again for their SRW deal. read more
Totally would recommend a reservation to come here. I had the $85 per persons chef choice sushi choice and it did not disappoint. It came with 19 pieces of sushi which is quite a bit for the price. Out of all the pieces that I got to try here is what stood out. Albacore - So creamy and delicious. It was so fresh. (5/5) Sockeye Salmon / Atlantic Salmon - Fatty goodness both were so good. (5/5) Bluefin Tuna - We had four different cuts of tuna. Personally I enjoyed the fatty pieces more but all was delicious. (5/5) Botan-Ebi - Fried fish head was delicious and the raw parts were solid. (5/5) Uni - This is hit or miss depending on freshness. It was an absolute hit here. So creamy. (5/5) Unagi - This stood out compared to other sushi places. They had the perfect amount of sauce and perfectly cooked eel. (5/5) Tamago Egg - Perfect ending to the set meal. It was almost like cake. Wowww (5/5) Black Cod - This needs to be added on. For $18, this is a steal. Super moist with perfect miso flavors. (5/5) The set meal was reasonably filling for a great price. Our sushi chef Masaki was super friendly he came to our table to talk to us and ask how everything was. This is easily my new favorite sushi place with great prices and freshest pieces of fish. I'd be back when I'm back in Seattle. read more
I had an INCREDIBLE experience dining in! My friend and I did the omakase by the sushi bar. Totally worth every dollar! The chefs were very knowledgeable, friendly, and had a great sense of humor. They were very personable and gave attention to each group. Let me tell you, each dish was PERFECTION!! Every fish just dissolved in my mouth, with the right amount of seasoning. Was it an extra splurge? Absolutely. But will I splurge again? Absolutely. read more
Reservations made via resy was quick and easy. Lucky for us they had availability the day of and the host was able to sit us a little earlier than expected, very nice of them to offer us the drink menu while waiting. At the time we visited they only served two choices of omakase. We went with the chefs choice sushi course which included 5 courses, 19 pieces of assorted nigiri sushi. My husband has a shellfish allergy and they were very accommodating. The sushi was fresh! Not as filling as I thought I'd be but loved the option of ordering a la carte after. Don't skip out on the engawa (fatty flounder edge) nigiri! Nice fatty and flavorful a la carte option. Elaine our server was the one who recommended it. She was very knowledgeable with all the dishes that came out and very friendly. Ambiance is very calm not too loud even though it's a small restaurant. read more
I've had Shiro's bookmarked for years and we decided on a whim to come here. We made reservations online the day before and got a dining table at 4:30pm on Saturday. The restaurant is named after Shiro Kashiba who opened the shop in 1994. He is the apprentice of maestro Jiro Ono (the namesake in the Netflix series Jiro Dreams of Sushi). They only offer the omakase option and they have two seating options with different price levels: dining table ($85; 4 courses and 19 pieces of nigiri) and the sushi bar ($140; 3 appetizer plates and 15 pieces of nigiri). FIRST COURSE - this course had five pieces from four different countries. Of the five my favorites were the sea bass (from Mexico) and albacore (from Canada). SECOND COURSE - this course had six pieces from three countries. The atlantic salmon (from Canada) was so fatty and I liked the citrus and sea salt on top. The sweet shrimp (from Alaska) was soft and absolutely delicious. A close third was the sockeye salmon (from Alaska). THIRD COURSE - this course had bluefin tuna from Mexico served four ways from the same fish. Each piece had an increasing level of fattiness, from less fatty to more fatty. My favorites were the medium fatty fish and the zuke. FOURTH COURSE - this course had four pieces from two countries. The chopped fatty tuna (from Mexico) and uni (from Japan) were wrapped in seaweed that provided some sweetness to the bite. The eel was delicious and my favorite. The course ended with an egg omelet that added a sweet touch to the end of the meal. For $85 I thought it was a good deal for the amount of fish we got. I didn't think I would be full but I was pretty surprised. You get more of an intimate experience at the sushi bar because you talk to and are served by the chefs, but it cost almost twice as much. We liked some a lot more than others, but for the most part we enjoyed the fish we ate. I can finally check this place off my list! read more
Such an amazing experience! The omakase chefs took great care of us and we had a great time. Sit at the bar for the best experience. All of the staff were very friendly. The food quality was amazing with great portions. Our favorites were any of the tuna, snapper, and uni from the nigiri section. We had a lot of laughs and better food. Would come again! read more
What an experience. We did the chef's tasting menu which was 5 courses of nigiri. I ADORE sushi, but I never would have tried a lot of these fish ordering à la carte. I highly recommend it if you are looking to explore more options of the best fish from around the world. The service was excellent, with our servers walking us through every course, including what to dip into soy sauce and what not to, since many nigiri were already braised in a sauce. I didn't love every single bite, since some options just weren't for me, but I ate every single piece, and I was pleasantly surprised to find some new types of nigiri that I loved. You can order additional side dishes but please trust me when I say that 19 pieces of nigiri will leave you VERY full. All we got in addition was edamame, which they serve cold and marinated for a lovely flavor. Our server also helped me choose a great bottle of sake based on my taste, clear and crisp and a little bit sweet to complement the fresh fish. It's definitely worth the cost for a special experience. read more
Grabbed a last minute reservation omakase dinner for two on a Friday night. Not only is the quality of their fish good, but everything from service to price were also amazing. Since we were unable to secure bar seating, our omakase came in courses with multiple pieces at once. The fish to rice ratio was perfect and we left feeling extra full. The $20 premium course add on was also delicious and definitely worth the price. I will definitely be back to try their counter seating omakase! read more
3 years ago
My friend and I are visiting this area and have really been wanting to visit Shiro's and we were not disappointed! It was our first omakase experience though and we absolutely loved it! We did the table seating with the chef's menu for 19 pieces. We loved the service and their explanation of each first - they even recommended how to eat each one! The service was pretty efficient and it was a small, quaint, authentic restaurant. It was $85 for the chef's choice table seating and I believe $140 for the bar seating. Would recommend checking it out if you have the chance! read more
Had such an amazing dining experience at Shiro's. We got lucky and were able to get a reservation at the bar for their omakase and I love that it was such an interactive and fun time with the sushi chefs. I believe there are only about 3 time slots every night and there were only 7 people seated at the bar so highly recommend booking in advance! Each nigiri was so beautiful and delicious and they shared a little piece of knowledge for each fish. Many of these are probably fish I've never ate or will ever eat again in my life such as kama toro, special types of snapper, or barracuda. They truly know how to best prepare each nigiri so that the flavor of the fish is really enhanced, using ingredients like yuzu, fresh wasabi, etc. It was so special to see them prepare our meal and they were hilarious. This meal is definitely one of the most memorable ones I've had in Seattle and I'll never forget how magical it was to eat the kama toro!! It was my favorite! I will definitely be back to try the table omakase which also looked so delicious! read more
We made reservations at Shiro's for 8:00 PM on Monday for a party of 2. We did the Chef's Choice Sushi Course, with a bottle of "Bride of the Fox" sake, and added the Premium Option to our 19 pieces. This was a decadent meal! Their selection of fish was very fresh, and we enjoyed every bite. The detail in even the dishware we were served with was exquisite. We also ordered the Mt. Fuji salmon piece for a pop of yuzu! I have never eaten nigiri sushi in this way before, and I absolutely loved this experience. I think that picking favorites is very subjective to the individual. The highlights for me were the sea urchin (I say this as someone who dislikes sea urchin but LOVED it here), the bluefin tuna 4 ways, and the Madai. With that being said, I did not have a piece that I disliked. I appreciate that we were given an order to observe eating our dishes in for the best flavor. We ended with the Shiro's Hojicha Tiramisu for something sweet. This was definetly worth the hype and we would love to come back again! read more
Wow what a treat! So glad we're able to get a reservation to this establishment during our visit to Seattle. Everything about the Omakase meal was exceptional. All the fish was prepared beautifully. The waitress explained which order to go when eating the fish. Street parking can be a pain in the butt so get there early before your reservation so you can find parking. The place was semi small, there seemed to have been more seating in the back but I didn't really see. In the front it looked like it fit about 25 at the tables and maybe 8-10 at the bar. Wish we were able to do the Omakase at the bar but those reservations got snagged up pretty quick. Will return for the $85 Omakase if I'm ever in Washington again. read more
What a great experience! Had the omakase which was 15 pieces for $140/person, which may seem expensive, but for the number of pieces and the quality of fish makes it worth it! From start to finish was quite a memorable experience. The chefs there were very knowledgeable and overall enjoyable to watch. They were funny and basically made the overall experience so much better! The sushi alone was the star. Every piece was so good on its own! Everything was so soft and melts in your mouth like butter. I can't describe how amazing the sushi was! Definitely must try! read more
1 year ago
Has a great night there with my wife with Taro and Kuroshi San! We were in town visiting from Singapore and was craving sushi. Was pleasantly surprised with the omakase menu offerings of fish that were very atypical of American sushi restaurants and more akin to what you would get in Japan. Everything tasted great and you get a great education on the fish and where they came from! They know what they are doing! Can't recommend this place enough and kudos to our sushi chefs who made the night a pleasure. read more
3 years ago
I've always wanted to have an omakase experience, but the huge price tags on them always scared me off. To find one at $85pp seemed like a dream come true. Thanks to a friend, who's a Seattle local, for telling us about this place, we were able to have our first omakase experience without breaking the bank. So does the "lower" price tag mean lower quality? Absolutely not. My husband and I found all of the pieces of nigiri we received to be some of the freshest fish we've ever had. The tasting menu consisted of 5 courses, with 3-5 pieces of fish each course, totaling about 19 all together. We added on the black cod kasuzuke appetizer, and between the 4th and 5th course, you have an option to add on more nigiri pieces from their ala carte menu. We decide to add on the butterfish nigiri. We finished strong with their tiramisu. We loved every bite we had, our favorite had to be the 3rd course which was the bluefin tuna 4 ways. Overall, our first omakase was just wonderful and a huge thanks to the lovely staff that congratulated us on our nuptials! read more
This is your sign to go... Shiro's is so so so good and their service ... amazing!!! Prior to my visit, my partner went online to do reservations. We came in around 5:30 and had a reservation for 6 PM, but luckily there were seats available! The restaurant can either be pretty casual or you can dress up! We were seated in the back room, in the corner of the restaurant & I was honestly worried that we wouldn't really be noticed... but the service was so great and accommodating! The hostess noticed that I was left handed and asked the chefs to plate my dish Left to Right rather than the traditional way (Right to Left). The fish is so fresh and the flavors are so simple but delicious. The presentation of each course was put together so nicely as well! My favorites were the pieces with Yuzu and Salt, and definitely the blue fin tuna pieces (3rd course). This is definitely a restaurant somewhere I would recommend another person to visit if they are visiting Seattle. read more
3 years ago
Shiro's was delicious - each of us got the 19-piece omakase where we sat at the table. We also ordered the Black Cod Karaage and both Hojicha desserts and were impressed with how amazing they were. Some of the cuts weren't the best but we're getting a discount at the table rather than the chef's bar. I'd come back for sure when visiting Seattle! read more
2 years ago
I was really looking forward to trying Shiro's, and it was great, but I was still a tiny bit disappointed. I think for the price (over $300 for two people after drinks and tip) I have had better selections at other sushi restaurants in the city. If I come back, I will try the sushi bar instead of the table experience. The restaurant wasn't super high end in terms of ambiance, but in a way that just helped it feel more authentic - like many normal sushi restaurants in Japan. My favorite piece was probably one of the fatty tunas. My least favorite was the shrimp. read more
1 year ago
Amazing!!! I went for the table service with my friend for her birthday. We were both blown away! Omakase experience, at a reasonable price point. The fish quality is outstanding and the wait staff was so joyful and attentive! Perfect for a nice dinner read more
A lovely low key anniversary celebration. We enjoyed the chefs choice sushi course. We were seated close enough to hear the chef table omakase. All food was fresh combined with explanations of the dishes and instructions on how to eat. The hot teas, crispy shrimp heads, and matcha tiramisu were pleasant surprises. Packed with flavor. The restaurant is small but efficient with very knowledgeable staff and chefs. read more
1 year ago
Had an amazing omakase experience at Shiro's. Meticulously curated course and every single piece was artful taste. The chef kept the group entertained as well. read more
It's been a few years since I've been here but this place never disappoints! Our server was so sweet and friendly when explaining the flavors and location from which the fish came from. The omakase included 19 pieces split into 5 courses which had a great variety of fish. read more
1 year ago
Really cute spot with amazing customer service--everyone was super friendly and welcoming. Unfortunately, the sushi didn't quite meet our expectations. The portions were generous, but overall, the food was just mediocre. read more
3 years ago
Great service and decent ambience for the price. You come for the food! The servers really take the time to explain each piece and how to enjoy to its maximum. The place seems to have a set menu only with option to order additional limited items as add ons, no complaints excellent taste, texture and display! read more
2 years ago
Shiros always has good cozy vibes + high quality food + great service but it blew my mind with its restaurant week menu this time around. I was able to make a reservation the day of on a weekday and we got a 5 course nigiri sushi totaling 19 pieces per person for 65 dollars. We added chawanmushi and hojicha tiramisu as a add on and they were an absolute delight. We ordered a regular chawanmushi but it accidentally came as the upgraded version which we got for the price of a regular one! Im glad they messed it up because the uni & ikura were extremely fresh and i wouldnt have gotten to taste it in chawanmushi otherwise. The presentation, quality, service were consistent as my previous visits and i couldn't be happier. They have a spacious waiting area which is a huge plus. I can't wait to come back soon! read more
2 years ago
Overall good experience! We dined at a normal table. The food was good and the ambiance was spacious and the omakase came out quick! read more
This was my first Omakase experience and though there were no more chef omakase seats left, we decided to still take the table reservations since we were only in Seattle for a few days. The experience and food left me speechless! Every fish tasted of quality and you could taste the level of care the chefs put into the bites. The desserts were also out of this world. The matcha cheesecake and the ice cream were soooo delicious. I still think about this meal time to time. I would definitely come again if I ever am in Seattle! read more
Highly recommend booking a reservation online if you're planning to dine in during the weekend. Don't try to see if they'll seat you early as they will mostly not be able to accommodate it. Just arrive by your reservation time. If you're early, you can get a drink at the nearby bars. Came for the omakase. If you choose to eat a the chef's table, it'll cost a little more. If you're sitting at the table, your meal will come in 4 set. My favorite was the blue fin tuna (course 3). read more
A wonderful sushi spot that is definitely worth it for the quality and amount of fish! We were not organized enough to book for the counter omakase so we did the $85 set at the table. To be honest, I was fine with this (and the majority of this restaurant is set at the table). Each course honestly surpassed the next one. The waiters also explain the different fish to you! I'm not a shrimp nigiri gal but this shrimp was the best shrimp nigiri I've had! The only thing I'd recommend away from is their dessert because it's quite small for the portion (but then again, it's an omakase place sooooo). Overall, I would definitely come here again if I was in town and was feeling a nice treat! read more
2 years ago
My friend and I had an amazing experience at Shiro's. Definitely one of faves for both ambience and menu. The service, atmosphere, and food were top-notch. We ordered the omakase meal Plusses: Our server explained each cut of fish and how to eat it the right way. The sushi was incredibly fresh and melted in my mouth. The pacing of the meal was well-timed. The fish was delicious, especially the Bluefin Tuna Cons: Parking should be better. Price. It was expensive even for here. read more
$125 pp at the sushi counter $85 at a table The sushi counter menu is slightly different and involves chef interaction. I highly recommend it if you want the full experience! But you cannot go wrong with the table option either. For almost 20 pieces, you will be more than satisfied and content! read more
I like that it's a very simple ordering process. One set menu. This is a very good way to ensure that the fish you sell is fresh. Smart. It's fresh nigiri. If you've had it before you know. The staff are Polite and attentive. A few of the nigiri have a citrus salt or are already applied with soy sauce but aside from that it's fish on rice with wasabi. I was tired of paying money on sushi and getting a nigiri which wasn't fresh. That can ruin the entire experience. This place had all fresh sushi. I was a little surprised that the sushi chefs didn't shout/welcome at me when I entered the restaurant, like how they do in Japan but that's the way here. read more
2 years ago
I had the chance to try Shiro's for the first time and I loved it! The service, vibe, and food were amazing. We ordered the Chef Choice Sushi course- a 19 piece nigiri meal, and also added on the premium option for appetizers. Our server was very attentive and explained all the cuts very well. He would even tell us how each piece was supposed to be ate. The sushi was very fresh, and it melted in my mouth. The timing of each course was well planned and we got very full near the end. Our personal favorites were the Alaskan Sockeye Salmon, Albacore, 4 different cuts of Bluefin Tuna, and the house-made tamago! We would definitely go again. (The only hard part is finding parking in the area.) It was a little pricy, but I think the environment, staff, and food made it worth the money. Would love to try the Chef omakase next time! Thank you for making it a special night! read more
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2401 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
Belltown
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Are the Nigri sushi served in the chef's choice sushi course and shiro's omakase different or basically the same?
My understanding is that the omakase sushi is different at the sushi bar versus at the tables in the dining room, but I don't know the extent of difference. You might want to call the restaurant to check.
Can you order appetizers also with Omakase at the sushi bar? Or is it just Omakase?
Yes you can but they do give you an appetizer.
What is the dress code here?
This isn't a formal dress code. But most of the people I saw at dinner were dressed like they were out on a first date with someone slightly, but not unrealistically, out of their league.
Does this restaurant require covid vaccination or negative test proof?
No as of 9/18!
Is there valet or a parking garage nearby?
No valet and no parking "garage," but there is street parking, even if you end up having to walk a couple/few blocks.
I would like to reserve on resy for the end of May but the times are not out. May I be able to call the restaurant to set a reservation ? Also it says that it only serves 75$ Omakase, does it include any drinks like alcohol? Thanks
Not sure about calling currently for reservations but I have found more success in the past doing so. The Omakase does not include drinks but they are available to purchase in addition to the meal. Appetizers are also offered for purchase.
Is Shiro's doing dine it during COVID? Or only takeout/delivery?
They are doing dine in also.
Could you make a reservation to do omakase at the sushi bar? If so, can this be done over the phone within the week?
You have to wait outside before they open and hope you are the first 11 or 12 people to get a seat at the Sushi bar. I made reservations for a table just in case
Can a gluten free food allergy be accommodated? I love this place, but my wife has celiac and needs gluten free options. Thank you!
Yes, my partner is also gluten free and they were very accommodating.
How much is the all you can eat and what schedule it is?
If you're thinking of the omakase, it's like making any other reservation, except at the sushi counter. The chef will serve you one piece at a time until you tell them to stop. You are charged by the price of each piece (it's not a fixed price).…
Anybody having a hard time making a reservation? I have been calling the past 2-3 days and still no answer?
Leave a voicemail or use a web form on their site to make a reservation 1 week in advance.
Is this place all you can eat?
No. This is a traditional sushi restaurant that focuses on nigiri and sashimi, not the Americanized rolls. Very expensive.
How long is a wait when you go without a reservation?
I didn't have to wait. I went there 20 minutes before they opened for dinner on a weeknight. Got seated right away for table of two.
Does Shiro still own/manage/work here?
No, Shiro Kashiba sold his remaining stake in Shiro's to the I Love Sushi group in 2014. He has since opened a new restaurant in Pike Place Market called Sushi Kashiba, which he currently works at.
How long does the omakase last? I know it will vary depending how fast you eat. Reason I ask is because I'm trying to plan a trip and see if we can make it to an improve show.
It won't last more than 90 min. I ate every available fish (~35 pieces) and they stopped serving me.
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