Although I certainly do love this spot it has it's pros and cons. I love the quality and taste of their rolls but I do not love the quantity. The price is decent but I just wish it was a big more in quantity due to wanting to share. One roll is most definitely enough for one person... but we were hungry and I love sushi lol My boyfriend ordered the Teriyaki Chicken roll and I ordered the Lincoln roll with a side of their Miso Soup. He loved the roll and so did I. Did not care for their Miso Soup, taste was okay, just wanted some soup with my sushi. I will definitely come back because this is the best place to get sushi in Burien. I wouldn't go anywhere else especially not to cheap, last minute, sitting on the belt for a couple of rounds Sushiland... Plus they were so quick with my call in to go order! read more

Sushi Maki - Lincoln Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burien, Washington

Unsuspecting location but awesome selection of Sushi & sashimi. We tried Tuna & Salmon Sashimi, both were very fresh, tasty & generous sizing. Tried their scallop, octopus, salmon rolls which were also of good size, delicious & fresh tasting. I would definitely recommend anyone looking for both taste & volume at same time. All at an economic pricing. read more

Sushi Maki - Tuna sashimi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burien, Washington

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Overall good. We had sunomono, 3 rolls and some nigiri. Rice was good. Fish was good. Prices we good. The sunomono was not marinated. Just sliced cucumber with sauce. Not very flavorful. They could add some non sushi to the menu and sell more per table. Easy appetizers and Izakaya type things don't require much work. Ohitashi, gyoza, hiyayako, Kaiso, agedashi tofu, etc. read more

I ordered the three piece combo meal and it was very good. Generous portion and large slices of ginger were delicious. I am so glad Burien has an authentic sushi restaurant and hope they stay for a very long time. It is takeout only right now. read more

This restaurant was suggested by my dad, who had heard wonderful things about them. Who would have guessed the reviews had been spot-on! Since my Dad had suggested, but never tried, I decided to bring him along on my 8yo's first 'sushi date'... While the size of the restaurant was off-putting, as were the heavy chairs which screeched along their wooden floors - their service was both friendly, and prompt. Although everything we ordered was delicious, and beautifully plated; my favorite was the spicy octopus rolls, followed by the smoked salmon, cream cheese, and cucumbers. So. Stinkin'. Good. If you are in Burien, or have family looking for delicious, and perfectly-priced sushi--Sushi Maki is THE place for you! Ps. Don't forget to order a can of their AMAZING sparkling grapefruit sake (sp?), as it will compliment any-and-every offering that this magic little gem of a restaurant, has to offer! read more

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I flipping love this place. I wish it was closer to West Seattle, but whenever I'm in the mood or in the area, I go here. They only do sushi. No yakisoba, teriyaki, hot dishes... just sushi! They have so many roll options and I like to try some new ones every time. I haven't had a bad roll yet. I really love their seared salmon roll, I forget the name. Boston and Jackson roll are pretty tasty too! You cant go wrong. Good pricing, friendly ladies and service. Great little place in the parking lot of a Ross read more

Good mom and pop sushi joint. The staff is very welcoming and warm, but no more than 1-2 people prepare sushi simultaneously. Keep this in mind when the restaurant is full, your order may take a good while, obviously it's not fast food, but I've seen customers get antsy. For the most part, the fish quality has been sushi grade fresh, although, wild options such as wild caught salmon would be a very welcomed option, even if the menu prices reflected a higher price. read more

This place is very generous with their fish portions and their prices are really inexpensive. The food was really good and the service was excellent. Don't judge a book by its cover. This place is in a small strip mall but the food is surprisingly unexpected, excellent. read more

Sushi Maki - 1 page of the menu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burien, Washington

I'm almost afraid to give it 5 stars because I know it's only going to get more popular! Yes, there's usually a wait because it's a small location but the sushi is SO good (one of my favorite sushi places ever!!) They are SO friendly and remembered us since our first visit years ago -- yes, I've been going there for years but I live in Kirkland and this is in Burien so it's quite a ways to go for sushi. Is it worth the trip? Every single time! Their edamame is made just right and at the right temperature, I love their cali rolls, spicy calli's, kapa maki, avocado maki, and their teriyaki chicken roll. Writing this has made me salivate -- I should go get some right now! ps my best friend and I meet here often as we can to go get yummy sushi even though it's out of our way. I come from up north in Kirkland and she comes from Federal Way. read more

Sushi Maki - Cali roll, kappa maki, spicy Cali roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burien, Washington

I LOVE Sushi Maki! I've been coming here for 3 years now and am always pleased each time. My favorite roll is the Richmond roll--it has salmon inside and on top, and offers lots of texture and flavor with cucumber and creamy spicy sauce on top. If I had to eat one sushi roll for the rest of my life, it would be this one! Other rolls I like are the Jackson roll and classic Cali. Now in terms of a dine-in experience, it's not the best. It's a very small restaurant with maybe 1-2 chefs working. It takes at least 20 minutes for one roll to come out, even if the restaurant isn't busy. That's why I just order take out from them. Overall, this is one of my favorite quaint, neighborhood sushi joints that deserves lots of recognition! read more

Came here one more time- needed sushi desperately. I ordered Jackson, teriyaki and Albany rolls for takeout. The hostess was a little rude, Which I think by now she would read the reviews on here and maybe change her attitude by now- oh well. The sushi actually tastes good this time.. The teriyaki roll wasn't good- I don't even know why I ordered it. The Albany was amazing! I would come back just for this roll-nice and simple roll but tasty. The Jackson was good also. When in desperate need for sushi, this place will do for me. read more

Sushi Maki - Albany and teriyaki rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burien, Washington

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So very disappointing. I went to lunch with a coworker and we decided to try it based off of its 4 star review. (Which isn't wonderful but also isn't typically concerning) Our sushi was warm and the fish was clearly not high quality. The taste was also a bit off- I truly was worried I was going to get sick. The sashimi lacked flavor and had an oddly large amount of rice to accompany it. The service was mediocre and didn't feel welcoming. I'd highly recommend driving a little further north for some better quality sushi if that's what you're in the mood for. read more

I declare duke war at this establishment! edit- So I really like this place. I really really like this place! The owner is always welcoming and on a rare occasion got a taste of his dinner that he was making. I have asked him to put it on but to no success :( What I usually get: Mexican Roll, Hamalover, and another random roll. Don't get it twisted the portions are a good size, I just tend to over order and finish in delight still! My only thing is, if you're in a hurry. Call ahead, make your order, arrive and eat! :) read more

Sushi Maki is a hidden gem. It's strangely located in a plaza right next to Ross, so it can definitely be missed. I rarely ever eat at restaurants in Burien, but the sushi here is actually good....really good. It's a tiny family owned restaurant and has a very authentic feel. The family that runs it is extremely humble and kind. I always receive excellent service here. I have eaten here numerous times when I'm in the area and haven't been disappointed yet. The rolls are large, you get FAT pieces of fish, it's extremely fresh, and reasonably priced. What more can you ask for with sushi? For a small restaurant, the menu is pretty extensive and diverse. You will have a hard time deciding which ones to try! My favorite is the Richmond roll - there is raw salmon inside AND on top paired with a creamy habanero sauce that has a wonderful spicy kick. If you want unagi, the Santa Fe is an excellent choice. It has spicy tuna topped with eel and an amazing combination of sesame oil and eel sauce. If you don't like raw fish, ask for the seared salmon roll, which for some reason isn't on the menu anymore. It's a California roll topped with delicious cooked salmon. I normally prefer raw salmon over cooked by far, but their seared salmon is an exception! read more

Sushi Maki - Seared salmon roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burien, Washington

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I came here for the first time on Sunday with my boyfriend. It was pretty quiet and we were the only ones in the restaurant. Service was quick and pleasant - the owner was very nice and chatted with us. We got the Salem (which my boyfriend loved - the seared salmon with the mayo was tasty), the spicy California, and spicy tuna (raw and my favorite). The rolls can get pricy so remember to check the prices! read more

Sushi Maki - The Salem. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burien, Washington

I have been a strictly raw fish avoiding, no masago kind of gal. This sucks because the only thing that left me to eat, was some damn California rolls. That is, until I visited Sushi Maki. I was overwhelmed with all the other cooked, no-masago-on-the-prowl rolls that I have missed out in my life, like the Spicy California, Oishi, Dynamite, Krispy Shrimp and the Mexican. The portions are huge as well. It's like your standard sushi on steroids. Some people can't even shove a piece in their mouth at once! The rice and the roll itself are nicely made, and the ingredients inside each roll are fresh. They are EXTREMELY meticulous about each roll, so they're all bound to taste good. You could do with just a roll or two and be full. The price is great as well. Service is great, my water always gets refilled and the main guy is extremely nice and very sociable. Like everyone else, the con is that it almost takes forever for your sushi to be ready. I understand though because it's two people against the 6+ customers. It's not like the customers order something simple either. "I want a Dragon roll, a Caterpillar roll, and a Twin Sister!" I'm like, "Whattttt, you're not going to eat all that, petite middle aged lady!" So even if it takes half an hour, bear with them. Trust me, you'll forget that you even had to wait once you take a bite of their delicious sushi. I'll definitely keep coming here because of the taste, friendly people, and the non-bloated feeling I get from other sushi places. read more

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I give this cute mom and pop sushi place a solid 4. My sister and I had 3 rolls; the Jackson, Bulgoki, and Columbus. Our food came out very fast, and the service was nice and friendly! The reason I came here was to try their seared salmon rolls, and they did not disappoint. If you're looking to eat high quality sushi, you might leave here a little disappointed as I found that some of the pieces would crumble/fall apart when I picked them up with my chopsticks. If you're looking for a quick, cheap sushi fix, this is the spot for you! I definitely think this place is worth checking out if you're a fan of seared salmon like I am! read more

Sushi Maki - Left to right: Bulgoki, Columbus, and Jackson - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burien, Washington

Whenever I want sushi, I make the trip from Federal Way to Burien for Sushi Maki. I can't seem to find anything as good as the Olympia roll anywhere nearer to my house. I will continue to make the trip. read more

My go-to sushi place in Burien. Super cute, traditional sushi place ambiance with an incredible menu, high quality fish, and unique roll options. I've been here three times and highly recommend, to-go or dine-in! We always order extra rolls thinking it won't be enough food but always end up eating everything because it's so delicious!! read more

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The place was tiny and nondescript but the sushi was quite good. We stopped here en route home to the East Side after my sweetie picked me up at the airport and I realized I was too hungry to drive all the way home. Glad we did. The owner was friendly and attentive and he listened to what we liked and made a few things specially for us that weren't on the menu. Prices were reasonable considering the area and the rice was fresh. We'll be back! read more

Sushi Maki - Yum! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burien, Washington

Really great diversity of rolls and super cheap prices. Being a San Diego gal, I'm always looking for sushi places that remind me of our local favorite spot, Sushi Diner...and this place is the WA equivalent of it. The Bimbimbap roll and an extremely delish baked mushroomy goodness roll I can't remember were what I ordered... And I literally closed my eyes and chewed in slow motion with each piece.... This is why it's a travesty I can't remember what it was called to recommend to my fellow yelpers. But I will attach pictures! Customer service is fairly friendly, and pieces are huge. There were five of us that went, and everything that was ordered was tasty, packed, and there was enough to take home for a snack. Each time I visit WA, I'll make it a point to visit! Nomnommerz... read more

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This place has been one of my go to's for sushi for awhile now. It's an awesome little place tucked away in burien near the Wendy's. Is it the best sushi I've ever had? No, but it gets the job done has not failed to satisfy my sushi craving. Avg. price for rolls are around ~10 bucks give or take depending on what you get. The rolls I usually order are below. - Salem (seared salmon on top of California roll) - Helena - Richmond (salmon sashimi inside and on top w/spice habanero sauce on top. Ask for this on the side if you can't handle spicy stuff) - Salmon skin (this isn't quite the best salmon skin because of how chewie it is. This is most likely due to the fact that they pre dry the salmon skin.) - Spider roll read more

A great sushi place for people who likes cooked sushi! This is a tiny restaurant located in a strip mall that Ross is in. There's about 6 tables for dining in. I ordered the Bismark (yakiniku beef, mixed veggies, & korean hot sauce), Albany (smoked salmon, cream cheese, avocado, & cucumber), and an avocado roll. The rolls were good and the veggies were fresh! My friend order 2 raw rolls and she the fish was fresh and good. I like that this place has a good variety of cooked sushi rolls. I will definitely come here again. read more

Sushi Maki - The Bismark - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burien, Washington

This is hands down the most authentic and tasty sushi restaurant I have ever been to. I had a hard time choosing what to get on their vast menu. I turned to yelp to look at some pictures to help me decide. My friend and I decided on Salem and Bismark roll and a side of the tuna poke. The sauce that was drizzled on the poke was seasoned perfectly. It was spicy and sweet and complemented the tuna very well. The poke wasn't your average poke, it also had lettuce, cucumbers, carrots, and cherry tomatoes. We had to stop ourselves from eating the whole salad and to save room for the sushi. The sushi rolls came a bit later. The Salem which was basically California roll with seared salmon on top, melted in my mouth. My rice was soft. The salmon was seared to perfection. I tried the Bismark the "Korean" inspired roll and that was so different but delicious. I couldn't choose which was my favorite. The price isn't as cheap as sushiland or genki. The quality of the sushi is not even comparable to any other sushi restaurant. The fancy looking restaurants like wasabi and japonessa don't even compare. You might spend a bit extra cash here but it is worth your money. I love you sushi maki! read more

Love love love love sushi maki! I've never had a bad experience here and I'm hoping it stays that way, either way I'd still go lol The tempura roll and Juneau are my FAVORITES. Best sushi in Burien :))))) read more

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Not a bad place. It's tiny, which I like. All the dishes we tried were cooked since I'm pregnant and can't eat raw. Next time will try other dishes just to test them out and see what we like best. Dover - the description is like my favorite sushi (half baked from Ohanas). It was similar but flavor wasn't quite like it. Still good. Jefferson- this was good, would def order again. Carson- not bad but I probably wouldn't order it again. It was very creamy. Was just trying to try something different. Seaweed salad- this was really good! My husband loved it. read more

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I'm definitely more of a sushi snob, but I personally thought the spicy rolls tasted *too* spicy in replacement of flavor, and all three of the rolls I got actually were pretty bland and not the freshest tasting. read more

1st time they gave me the incorrect order by not paying attention. 2nd time I came in person to pick up my order and they had rude customer service. They were too busy talking on the phone while they had customers in person. Both workers, middle-aged male and elderly woman had unfriendly and rude service, they should have told the person on the line to hold on one second to assist us. They did not pay attention to me and another customer. read more

I love Sushi Maki. It's one of my places to get a roll or piece or nirigi in Seattle. The rolls have a lot of flavor, changes in texture, and have good combinations of different seafood and ingredients. I don't know what it is, but I just love the balance of flavors, the spice levels, and the crispiness of the tempura (in rolls w/ tempura). It's The only con to Sushi Maki is that it does take awhile for your food to get out. So, if you're a person on a time crunch, it's probably not the best place to go. That being said, you can see that the rolls are made-to-order and great care and preparation go into each roll and piece or nigiri. The owner is extremely nice. Great service and good sushi. read more

Came here twice when it was run by two different owners. Definitely got to come back and taste the food again!

Definitely a bit overpriced for what it is. You're looking at a plate that's $29 after tip. Not much here tbh. read more

Sushi Maki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burien, Washington

3.5 stars! This little Korean-owned sushi joint is located in a busy shopping plaza in Burien. They have an overwhelmingly large menu full of rolls and rolls. There are so many kinds of rolls with random names (mostly named after places), so you really have to read the descriptions of what's inside each roll. They have spicy rolls and vegetarian rolls, and hand rolls. The three of us ultimately decided on the Rainbow Roll, the Hama Lover Roll, the Minnesota Roll, and the Springfield Roll. The food came out really fast and the presentation was actually pretty nice (they have nice plates). I liked all of the rolls - the Springfield was filled with spicy tuna that was actually spicy, the Minnesota came topped with unagi/eel and fresh avocado, and the Hama Lover was yellowtail topped with yellowtail. I thought the ingredients tasted fresh, and the different combinations worked well. Service was fine. Interior is nothing special or fancy - basic with Korean character wallpaper. I would come back for sushi rolls here if I'm in the area. read more

Sushi Maki - Rainbow roll, hama lover roll, Minnesota roll, Springfield roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burien, Washington

So I love this place. Been here three times now. This is my to go place for sushi forever now. Well, that's a lie. I'll go to other sushi places but they won't be as satisfying. When I know I'm going to eat here for lunch or dinner, I save a lot of room in my tummy for Sushi Maki and go all out. Like 80 dollars worth...hehe. My favorite dishes have been the spicy salmon, spicy dragon, and spicy tuna. Spicy! By the time I got to my third dish, my lips were burning but everything tasted delicious and fresh. The portions are decent. Two is just right. Three is just a tad bit too much that the last three pieces of sushi will be tortorous to eat. Maybe. Service is friendly but can be slow because there are only two folks in the kitchen. It's worth the wait though and the folks are really nice so don't be a grouch and have some patience. But if you don't have the patience, you can order ahead of time and pick up your order. Sushi to go. Yes. read more

Very good sushi! The place doesn't look so nice, I'm sure owners could put some efforts on setting it prettier. Drink selection is quiete poor with just sodas and not much more. If all you care is a well done and fresh sushi though... then this place can work great for you. Recommended if you are rooming around the area and look for something good read more

This place wasn't super amazing - I had the Nashville and salt lake rolls and my company had the chicken teriyaki rolls. They don't offer soy or rice paper and felt a no seaweed roll would be too hard to make. Their spicy mayo was not spicy but their miso was average and hot. The service was friendly and attentive but it didn't impress me enough to want to come back. I would try someplace else next time I'm in town. Very small place as well. read more

i seriously love this place. this cute little restaurant is tucked into the corner of a strip mall. if i could give it 6 stars, i would. i'm a huge fan of small, quiet places and an even bigger fan of fresh food. this hit the spot! i ordered the new york roll and salem roll. i liked the new york roll (salmon, fish roe, cucumber, and avocado) better because it was fresh and clean tasting. the salem roll (seared salmon on top of california roll with spicy mayo) was a bit rich tasting. the spicy mayo wasn't spicy at all...on a spiciness scale of 1-10, it was a -1. overall, if i lived in burien, i would go to this restaurant 1-3 times a week. :) nuff said!! read more

Sushi Maki - The new york roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burien, Washington

2.5 stars; they definitely have some kinks that need to be worked out. There were only two other tables when I went in, with one already have been served. Service was really friendly, but soooo slow. Looks like they only had 2 people working total that day, which should have been fine since the restaurant wasn't even at half capacity, but it actually took them a very long time to process the orders. The SO and I ordered 3 rolls to share. The flavours were good, but every single one of them was rolled wrong and fell apart. *super huge sigh* Sushi Maki didn't quite do it for me, but it has potential. read more

So I saw maaany many mixed reviews about this place! Buuuut in comparison to the reviews I saw for Oishi Sushi, down the street, where they actually use Sarimi instead of crab (WTH?! Not the same thing), I decided it was worth the shot. NOT BAD. We ordered miso soups to start, delish, check! Then we went into the rolls.. my friend ordered an avocado roll and another special complicated roll (I forget the name) and I ordered the Columbus. The Columbus was incredible!! He immediately ended up wanting my roll, so good. His roll was okay, he didn't even end up finishing it. The avocado was really a waste, it was $7, for an avocado roll... that's insane already, they should never be more than $3-5, it is JUST avocado, literally. And it was absolutely mushy and old, not fresh at all. We only ate a piece or two each. The service was not bad and they were decently quick, for a sushi place. Probably won't ever be back, it's not worth it... but definitely good for a one time dinner! read more

Fish was fresh I'll give them that and the older chef was respectful and had a good energy about him but the younger guy def has a chip on his shoulder and was hard to talk to and I felt afraid to even ask for anything because of his passive aggressive hostility. If you're going to run a business it's not hard to get customers but it is hard to keep them like this... you'll get return customers with customer service and keep your personal bias about someone's race hidden and at least pretend to be happy to be getting their business. I spent almost $50 here and felt like I was pulling teeth for some kindness from the younger dude. As a stay at home mom to a new born I wasn't allowed to have sushi my entire pregnancy and don't ever go out of the house so when I had 1 outing specifically to get my sushi craving without my baby before my husband went to work I'd like it to be a pleasant one where I leave wanting to return feeling like the place next to my house is like my sushi home where I feel happy to get my favorite food that makes my stress melt away. I've lived in Japan and my grandparents are from there I may be adopted and know how it is to feel community at a restaurant (even a take out one) I guess this is a Korean ran sushi place but at least if you're going to sell and appropriate a culture at least adapt to it. read more

Really great rolls! It was a busy Friday night and the wait was long but very worth the wait. Its close to my house so easy to call and then pick up. They recommended the Richmond Roll which was amazing(If you love spicy). Really Fresh and delicious! read more