Wonderful service and some of the freshest sushi! Sushi Kashiba did not disappoint. The staff were incredibly attentive and kind. We enjoyed the variety of this omakase and it was the perfect dinner for a special occasion. :) read more

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Once a year we're here to celebrate his straight A year. This year was another epic visit. Have never had the privilege of Jirosan preparing our sushi, but have seen him for others at the sushi bar. How awesome is it to see the actual celeb chef involved in the day to day and overseeing his disciples?! Never a disappointment. read more

Sushi Kashiba is one of the high end Sushi Restaurants in Seattle. This one is near the Fish Market and just being in the area puts you in the mood of enjoying seafood. I got really lucky by coming here without a reservation because this place is small and with the COVID restrictions, there isn't many tables. Here I wanted to try something exciting at a high end sushi restaurant. I ordered the omakase here. The food here was delicious and I got a vibe that I wouldn't get sick here. Low and behold post eating, I didn't. So by ordering the Omakase, you get to try a variety of items that are chef choice. To be honest, I really feel the Omakase isn't worth it. It's 110 dollars plus a mandatory 18% service fee. For 110 dollars I expected to get more fish, but they also served me some tofu and egg and filler food. Everything that came out was good, but disappointed I got fillers. They do serve Toro but not Otoro which is the fatty tuna. For such a high end restaurant I am surprised there is no Otoro. The service here is great, they come by quickly to clear trays since I had the Omakase, I got a new tray every few minutes. The servers also explained the fish and origin and other meta data of what I was eating. Overall, it's a great sushi place. Definitely on the higher end of sushi prices, disappointing they gave me tofu and egg for a few courses. If you come here, make a reservation to get the best experience. read more

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My boyfriend and I celebrated our anniversary here and we had the pleasure of trying their omakase at the counter since we were able to upgrade from the regular omakase that we originally made a reservation for. Our chef was super friendly and patiently explained every piece presented to us which made it a fun experience. All the sushi was delicious and fresh, and we did an Uni add on as well which was great! The entire meal was yummy and I left feeling very full, but note that this is pretty expensive so it was definitely a splurge that we will reserve for special occasions. read more

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Really, really good sushi. Say at the bar. Bartender recommended really good beer and sushi. Shrimp was in season and was delicious. Very busy with lots of people around. No tvs to watch but that was ok. read more

Sushi Kashiba - Shrimp (seasonal) - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Best sushi I ever had. Period. Pricey but not when you consider the quality of what you're eating. Just a whole different experience. read more

Sushi Kashiba - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Line up early (we did 45 minutes before open) so you can hopefully get lucky enough to get Chef Shiro if you're wanting the counter omakase experience. According to their staff, Chef Shiro usually only takes 4 ppl max for the counter omakase. Call ahead of time to find out what line up times are like since they do change depending on the month. Everything was delicious, ALWAYS get the secret menu (3 additional pieces of nigiri sushi), yes it's an add on to the counter omakase price, but so worth it. We were lucky enough to have Chef Shiro and we will be back again! Wonderful staff, beautiful restaurant, and amazing food! read more

My favorite sushi place hands down, and one of my favorite restaurants of all time!!! I've been here twice so far, once seated at the bar and once at a reserved table. Since you can't make reservations to sit at the bar, my party waited in line about 1 hour before opening and were the first group seated. Quick disclaimer that I visited several months ago so the menu may be different now. If you have the time, I absolutely recommend sitting at the bar! The freshness of the fish is unparalleled and it was amazing getting to watch the chef work and chat with him. Eating at the bar here was my first omakase experience, and it was truly perfect. Our chef was so funny and kind, and he loved our whole group's mind-blown reactions to the deliciousness of each piece. He kept giving us pieces and instructed us to let him know when we were getting full so he could give us the dessert piece. Every piece was absolutely delicious, and some of my favorites were the various salmons, the uni, and the eel! I left the restaurant feeling completely satisfied and happy. My 2nd time coming here, my party reserved a table and ordered an omakase set menu. While every piece and dish was still incredibly delicious, nothing can beat the level of freshness that you get while sitting at the bar. I especially loved the geoduck and was still very satisfied with my experience. I will definitely be back next time I visit Seattle! read more

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Came here for my birthday and it was an amazing experience! We got their omakase set ($140), which came with 23 pieces (hand roll not pictured). The fish was served based on their type (tuna, salmon, etc) and a tamago and fried eel as dessert. They also served us a couple of small dishes throughout the course, like a steamed egg and miso soup. Service was definitely top tier. They were very attentive to our needs and were really kind. read more

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Oof. It pains me to say this, but I was underwhelmed. After hearing for so long about how phenomenal Sushi Kashiba is, when I actually ate here, I didn't think it was that great. I mean, in terms of the pricing vs the taste and quality of the food, I didn't think it was justified. Maybe because we were sitting at a table instead of in front of the chefs, it may have impacted our experience. The servers are very verbose and explain every little detail of the dishes, and share each minute decision and detail made by "the chef." After a while, it seemed like he was a fictional being since he was always referred to with reverence but my husband and I didn't actually know if he existed. And, even if we heard all the details of the dishes, we didn't actually taste that quality in the food itself. We were excited for the uni but the one we had was not as rich or flavorful as we hoped. And the fish sourced from New Zealand - honestly the taste and texture could've been from Florida. I think in the future, we will just stick to Shiros, which we enjoy more. And we actually see the chefs in front of us, making the dishes and we can literally taste the yuzu or the special salt or see the flames as they sear. read more

From servicessss!!!... is 5/5 stars Food is 5/5 stars Food presentation is 5/5 stars Ambience 5/5 stars Service 5/5 stars Sooo...... everything was great!!... 1st time went to omakase to celebrate my daughter's 13th birthday. Everything was awesome. read more

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We did the omasake (eat at the bar, chef's choice) and it was amazing! Our chef was the perfect balance of chatty and quiet, he was knowledgeable and had a great personality. My husband and I want to come back next time we're in Seattle. Excellent food, excellent service, excellent ambiance. read more

Best sushi place we have been to yet! We ordered the Peak sushi dinner. Loved the experience. Enjoyed trying some unique sushi we've never heard or / tried before. Our favorite nigiri is still the blue fin tuna from Spain. No matter where we go - that's our fav. Only reason to not give five stars was the service we received. Wasn't a deal killer. We would go back in a heartbeat, next time we visit Seattle! read more

The fish and the service were great! We liked the food, how knowledgeable our server was, the ambience. This is a very pricey place. For the worth of the food we don't think we will return though. read more

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Overall impression -- Aspirational fine dining that misses the mark in multiple ways. Not recommended for an intimate date, where you want the intimacy to be with your own date and not with the other patrons there. Ambiance -- We reserved a table same day for a date night, and ended up going on that date with two other couples sitting on adjacent tables. The tables were placed so close together that we could clearly hear every conversation the other couples were having. When the waitstaff came to the adjacent table, his derriere was up over our table inches from us. Too close for comfort. Maybe there are better tables elsewhere than the one we were seated at. This was the biggest negative for me, and set the mood all wrong from the start. Food -- kinda less than what you'd expect for the price, nothing terrible, but also nothing memorable. Coming from the Bay Area, I'm spoiled for great Japanese, great sushi, and great omakase and I found this to be underwhelming. Surprised that their menu had no sashimi platter. When I asked about ordering either Omakase or Peak but without having to consume rice/carbs with every piece, it seemed like they were not ready to accommodate that easily. We ended up ordering the black cod and a modified "omakase" because that is the only way they were willing to bring out a sashimi selection -- and it was really just a simple platter, nothing else, not even the miso and tamago advertised as part of their Omakase. So that turned into a very high priced sashimi platter. Service -- There was not much involved there, since we got a sashimi platter delivered as a substitute for the Omakase, not needing to bring out several courses and explaining each course. I was trying out some of the sashimi using my plate that the black cod came on when the waitstaff tried to clear it away for me, that was weird and awkward. read more

Sushi Kashiba - Terrible ambiance. Tables too close for comfort. Waitstaff serving the next table with derriere up against our table, because of how close. - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Sushi kashiba ruined my first wedding anniversary. My partner and I are from NYC, and moved to Portland within the last year. The sushi in Portland hasn't quite done it for us, so we drove up to Seattle after hearing about this place. We thought even if it's not up to par with New York omakase, it would still be a nice meal. Sadly, sushi kashiba was far worse than I feared. Hours later, I'm still scratching my head wondering if we'd been duped. The uni was not fresh, the rice was dry, the fish were ice cold and chewy. The waiters said the most gimmicky things such as calling tempura a "sushi donut." They tried to pass off a stick of cucumber shoved into 1/3 of a fish cake as a fancy amuse bouche. Please for the love of god stop hyping this place up, I'd rather spend $400 on grocery store sushi rolls instead. read more

Sushi Kashiba - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

4.5*. Nicely situated with the courtyard at the Inn. Surprising airy and upscale space. Minus half star because not forthcoming w sushi menu and while all the fish is super fresh, not all fish will appeal to all palates. Wife and I had the Omakase which is a LOT of food. The champagne and pinot noir paired very well with the meal--thanks to our waiter for the assist. Our waiter was very descriptive , helpful and critical to eating things in the correct order. The first course consisted of sashimi x3, mushroom cap w salmon/egg pate (much better than it sounds and very creative), and scallop w green onions. Next was an amazingly flavored simple toro hand roll. Followed by many different types of sushi--all fresh but not necessarily all in my flavor house (not a geoduck, sea bream or japanese scallop fan). The steamed egg w king crab in dashi was fantastic and nice change of texture and temperature. The miso and sweet tamago served w sake was a nice finish to the dinner. The Peak menu is a slightly less expensive tasting menu without the exotic cuts of fish. Those dishes looked really tasty also (our surrounding tables enjoyed that option). Definitely worth the money and probably the hype but would not repeat the Omakase strictly because not all fish worked with my taste buds. read more

Service was phenomenal! The omakase was good but nothing mind blowing. The location is great as it's inside the Inn at the Market. If you're staying at the Thompson or the Inn, come for the sushi. read more

Among the things on my list to eat while I was in Seattle were geoduck and sushi. I discovered Kashiba has both, and also Kashiba trained under Jiro. Sold! Sadly, the day I visited they were out of geoduck. The set menu that day had a couple pieces I don't like, like unagi, so I opted to get basically the same thing minus those pieces, a la carte. Before getting into the food, I'll lay out the experience. Reduced indoor seating because COVID, with additional outdoor seating in the courtyard. There are some wall-like clear dividers. Personally I don't feel like these are super effective, but they are using them. One thing I didn't realize is that most tables don't have a view out over the sound, so don't bother timing your visit to get a sunset meal! On to the food. First up, agedashi tofu. The sauce was quite dark, and the fry was light and crispy, the tofu a bit creamy. Then came the nigiri, 12 pieces on 2 plates (the 2nd only brought out after I finished the first). There was no tough connective tissue (suji in Japanese), which is a baseline expectation for a good sushi restaurant. The sashimi was very soft and room temp. The sumeshi lightly vinegared. The rice cooked so that you can feel every grain in your mouth. As a whole, the presentation lets the fish shine, as it should. Some comments about the individual pieces: after having ootoro a couple times, I've decided it's just not my thing. I prefer the leaner, smooth red cuts. I think you'll be happy with whatever your preference is though. The shrimp (amaebi), with fried head and raw body/tail, was saltier than I expected, much more so compared to everything else. It also had some bitterness to it, perhaps because it has guts in it? The herring was seared and much firmer than the other sashimi, with a stronger, acidic flavor. The smoked king mackerel had lots of smoky flavor and was probably my favorite, one of the more unique preparations of fish I've had. Surprisingly, misoshiru comes at the end. The egg finale is a tamagoyaki. It has a very soft, wet, spongy texture somewhat like Japanese cheesecake but with the unmistakable lightly sweet and savory flavor of tamagoyaki. Overall, it's a nice experience and I'm glad I tried it out. In the end, I guess my palate is not discerning enough for me to appreciate the difference between $40 and $120 sushi. Unless it's a special occasion, I'd probably only be back for very specific things like geoduck or the smoked king mackerel. read more

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Mmm chef's kiss!! Seriously, you can taste the love and attention the sushi chefs put into these dishes. I brought my boyfriend here for his birthday because he has talked nonstop about Kashiba for months now. I didn't believe him when he hyped it up so much, but it was beyond my expectations. We did the Omakase, where the chefs pick what we eat. I don't think I really appreciated fish as much until coming here. Every hint of flavor you can taste. Every fish extremely fresh. Palette cleansers were also exceptional. The most wonderful staff, food, everything. read more

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Fantastic dinner for our night in Seattle. Freshest sushi I've ever had. Great service from our waiter!

I was pretty disappointed with Sushi Kashiba's food given the almost $400 price tag for two people (without drinks). I'm sure the fish was very high quality but a lot of it tasted bland. Some of the choices, like the clam nigiri, were questionable and challenging to finish. I probably enjoyed two thirds of the nigiri we were served, but nothing blew me away compared to what I've had at much less expensive restaurants. And compared to my favorite high end omakase places, Sushi Kashiba fell short. I'm leaving two stars because the service was very attentive and the ambience was nice. read more

I came here to treat my boyfriend to his first Omakase experience for his birthday and it did not disappoint. First of all, the staff is so nice and you feel very welcomed the moment you walk in. We got here like 20 minutes before opening so there was obviously a line already. If you want to sit by the chefs table, get here a lot earlier than we did. But we opted for the Omakase option and got seated at the bar. The food was phenomenal and with every bite, we fell more in love. The fish was such great quality and they all paired so well and flowed. We told them in passing that we were celebrating a birthday and they remembered!! At the end, they made us a little dessert with a candle in it for my boyfriend! So sweet. I would 10/10 come again. My boyfriend fell in love with the whole experience. It is pricey but I'd say it's worth it. Next time, we'll come a lot earlier and wait to eat at the chefs table:) read more

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Came on Friday ~3:45 to wait in line so we could get a seat at the sushi counter when the place opened at 5. The counter was filled when we got to the door so we had an option to wait until 7 for the sushi counter or be seated right away at the cocktail bar. We opted for the cocktail bar. Ambiance was classy. We enjoyed the omakase at the cocktail bar (which is slightly modified from the omakase at the sushi counter). Added the mushroom soup special which was a unique taste, and my friend loved it. I thought the sushi itself was 4/5 compared to other places I've been on the east coast, but the experience made up for it. The server was attentive and engaging and made for a fun night. read more

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We went for $175 omakase dinner last night. Food was good but not amazing. Very disappointed that the chef served me a sushi like this. It looked like someone had a bite already. Very bad presentation. This is not acceptable for a Japanese restaurant especially for this price. read more

Sushi Kashiba - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Sushi Kashiba exceeded expectations with its excellent food, creating a top-notch dining experience that I highly recommend.

Cannot say anything bad about the food or service here. Chef Kashiba and staff do a great job. Probably the best sushi in the entire country. read more

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As much as I wanted to give a 5 star review, I could not. Let me tell you why. We haven't gotten out much, considering our little guy is only 15 months, but we got a baby sitter and booked our reservation 1.5 months in advance! Imagine my delight when Omekase was on the menu!! I thought: well, we're not at the sushi bar, but they just have some sort of system, we'll give it a try! My partner and I both ordered this: him with a shellfish (crustacean) allergy. The drinks were delightful! We had cold sake and a cocktail; our server was so knowledgeable about all things that he nailed what we might want. The service was great! Meal: appetizer was delicious. Correct me if I'm wrong, bu Omekase is usually one piece at a time and they cater to what you like. I had several pieces (I don't Ike fish like escolar) that I had to eat but did not enjoy and wished they hadn't served me more of. We both left our uni. Some people might love this and as it was served as a delicacy, they should have confirmed the taste profile with us. We both were not fans. Overall, I felt like omekase was a built up menu and not chef's choice. It is definitely not catered to your taste. I wish I had stopped at the prawn head as this was my favorite part of the meal! I don't think we'll be back. $500 isn't worth the meal we had. read more

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Best sushi I've ever had, truly. It's on a whole different level. The service and ambiance is also great. Highly recommend! read more

Sushi Kashiba - King crab, sweet shrimp, sea bream, salmon - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is probably the best omakase I've ever had anywhere. The fish was all so fresh, buttery smooth, and good portion (generous) slices. I couldn't believe the multiple platters they had of nigiri coming out. This was also the first time I heard of and had geoduck so my life has now been changed. The sautéed geoduck was so delicious. It had tons of umami flavor, great texture, and paired well with the lemon squeeze. Service was fantastic with the explanations, timing, and overall friendly service. Definitely go out of your way to come here when in seattle and make reservations ahead of time! read more

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A wonderful experience from start to finish. We got there a little over an hour early to be first in line to sit at the sushi bar. Worth the wait and made more pleasant by the staff checking in and preordering our drinks to bring right after we sat down. The service is unbeatable and the experience was beautiful. read more

This is one of those places where if I could give it 10 stars, I would. Sushi Kashiba is revolutionary and inspiring, and they are rapidly extending their sphere of influence in the Seattle area! My husband and I came here on a Sunday night reservation and we sat at a table. Brandon was our server and he was amazing. We ordered Omakase and PEAK. Both have a little overlap, and are equally divine in their own right. You won't go wrong with either one. There wasn't one course that missed the mark. We even got to chat with Shiro-San for a while. The pacing was like an art novel - fluid and profound. We particularly enjoyed the tamago and miso soup at the end. If you haven't been here yet, make a reservation now! They book out quickly. Can't wait until our next reservation arrives so we can go on this journey again. read more

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Food was grood and the sevice was excellent. Honestly, the price wasn't worth it. Had beterr sushi for half the price. Also, the menu was very Mackerel heavy, not my favorite. The Ebi (raw) was excellent, as was the Uni. read more

Wow! The best sushi I've had in Seattle that matches or comes close to the ones we tasted in Japan. I'm not sure how they're operating post-Covid but my review is pre-covid. Went there for Valentine's Day really early before they opened, but still found a big line. The front desk looked hectic and felt hectic, especially since there's very little space to wait around. I couldn't wait to get it over with so we could be seated. The restaurant is intimate. I didn't care for the layout much, it feels tiny and cramped, also uncomfortable bar seats. Ok, now for the good part. I love the food! It's absolutely stunning and just melt in the mouth amazing, this place is a must try when in Seattle. The chefs are legit, the bar tenders are very knowledgeable about the food and menu which we appreciated. We were served on time, they were all quite professional and efficient. We really enjoyed the menu and dining experience. read more

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Been here twice and was blown away every time. Every one of the 7 course omakase was a new experience. The nigiri were perfectly seasoned and every bite was mind-blowing. The standout for me was the tuna handroll - the combination of the crispy nori and the soft and fatty toro was absolutely exquisite. The service at the restaurant was top-notch as well, with the staff being incredibly attentive and helpful throughout the meal. Additionally, the price for the omakase ($140 without tax as of Dec 2022) was quite reasonable compared to other top notch sushi restaurants around the country. One thing to note is that reservations can be quite hard to come, so plan in advance. You can also walk in to sit at the bar but definitely get there before opening to have a chance to get in. Overall, I highly recommend this sushi restaurant for anyone looking for a top-quality omakase experience. Can't wait for next time! read more

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Being from Hawaii, I love eating raw fish and sushi; it's one of my favorite cuisines to eat so I definitely have high expectations. I was recommended this restaurant by one of the doctors who works at Queen's Medical Center. Considering he travels a lot and loves to eat, I had to trust him on this. I made reservations for Friday night since they don't do lunch hours anymore (only in the summer) Definitely make reservations because the place got packed! So after doing a bunch of Yelp research, my friend and I both decided to get the Peak set which comes with 13 pieces nigiri and special roll + a house special appetizer, seasonal salad and concludes with miso soup and traditional egg finale ($85/ person) The quality is definitely there and for my friend's first time eating something like this, he loved it, but it's pricier than what I'm used to and the pieces were smaller than I expected. We weren't quite full but were pretty satisfied. This wouldn't be my first option for sushi but I'd come back again if I had a bit more extra spending money read more

Our server made the experience truly amazing. Unfortunately, I can't remember his name (skinnier build, tall, meticulous mustache), but he was just wonderful. Every server that was involved in our meal, whether it was serving the next omakase course or refilling water, was awesome. You could tell that so much pride and care went into each dish. The hosts were also incredible, from accommodating our tardiness (totally my fault, and I wouldn't have blamed them in the slightest if they weren't as flexible as they were) to taking our coats. Do yourself a favor and experience this restaurant at least once. read more

I knew I wanted to visit Kashina since arriving in Seattle. I had read so many great reviews and stories about this place. It would only be me eating so I walked in and asked for availability at the sushi counter for omakase. Lucky for me, there was avail at 9pm seating. Without hesitating I took it right away. Went back to hotel for a nap and returned at 2045. The hostess greeted and after a short wait, we were all seated accordingly. This place is $$$ and quality + service totally exceeded my expectations. I wish a had more time so that I could return and try nee things. Thank you Chef Yoshi for everything. Loved all the food and the great talk! till we meet again! read more

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I had a rare mother/son trip up to Seattle and wanted to try someplace that I thought would be memorable and boy did this place hit the spot. When my son asked where we are going and I mentioned Sushi Kashiba, he told me about a documentary he watched in middle school (years ago now) about sushi and I told him I think this was one of the places in it. We were both excited to see Chef Shiro behind the counter, even though we had reservations for a table. We went with the omakase course and our server was so pleasant and professional. He made sure every course was well explained and asked us if we were enjoying the flavors. Towards the end of the set courses, we decided to splurge on a few more nigiri and our server even gave us a complimentary bite, one of his personal favorites. Meeting Chef Shiro at the end of our meal was a highlight. I'm so glad we made the trip here and hope future visits will be just as memorable and delicious. It is such a warm and welcoming place with just the perfect balance of feeling special and comfortable. read more

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This is the most amazing sushi restaurant all the way around. First, led by the genius sushi master himself, Shiro Kashiba-san, you can be sure you are getting the best nigiri sushi cuts perfectly soyed! Second, the service is hands down superior. Our waiter was so attentive and definitely cared about the food ! Third, the omakase was the best foodie experience. 7 courses and you are in Heaven. The beer, and cocktail options are top notch. The only downside is how difficult it can be to get a reservation. I was also thrilled to be able to meet Shiro himself! #epicsushi read more

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