I often dine at mom-and-pop local places seeking neighborhood gems that are worth the drive, as opposed to ones that are 'good' because it is near you. Zushi Sushi is somewhere in between. I would not say to a Seattle person to purposely drive there. But I will say to folks nearby that it's a worthy restaurant. The place is neat and tidy, not showing its age yet, even though I know it has been opened for years. The service is swift and to-the-point. I am fairly certain this place is Japanese owned. Prices are fairly reasonable without the common 'Eastside tax'. I often find older restaurants to be more reasonably prices due to lower overhead. The Food: Avocado Bomb, $10 - 3.5 Stars Other than a bit too covered with tempura bits, this dish met expectations. The price matches what I have seen in Seattle. Salmon Belly (Sake Toro) Nigiri, $7 - 4.5 Stars Good cut and good white fatty stripes for sake toro. Thumbs up. Lion King, $15 - 4 Stars Menu: California with seared salmon on top and parmesan aioli, unagi sauce, scallion With these type of specialty rolls, presentation is as important as the ingredients, combination, and creativity. This roll as the best out of the three we ordered. Zushi Flower, $19 - 3 Stars Menu: Shrimp tempura, avocado, spicy tuna with seared salmon on top, spicy mayo, unagi sauce, parmesan aioli, and kaiware, red tobiko on top This specialty roll did not at all look like the photo. At $19, it's the most expensive amongst their rolls. Disappointing. The ingredients and taste were fine. It didn't warrant the Zushi namesake, and I don't see 'flower' in its presentation. Cherry Blossom, $15 - 2.5 Stars Menu: salmon, avocado, cucumber, and tuna on top This roll was the most 'man-handled' looking roll amongst the three we ordered. It also did not look like the photo. In one of the pieces, I spitted out a brown piece of something. It turned out to be the tip of the avocado. They graciously offered to take it off the check or make a new roll. Grilled Hamachi Kama, $14 - 2 Stars This was a very dull and boring hamachi kama. Not much seasoning, not much sear, the skin is not crispy, yet the fish is overcooked to the point of being dense. Tempura Oreo, freebie We were gifted a tempura Oreo. Interesting and pretty, but not something I would order. No rating. I wish Yelp would do half stars. I think they are a solid 3.5 Stars. Not enough 'good' happened (other than the comp'd roll) for me to bump them up to a 4 Stars. read more

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Japanese owned sushi place with authentic sushi offerings. They have a homey vibe. I love their salmon special and rolls. They gave out fried Oreo at the end of the meal as a complimentary dessert. read more

Zushi Sushi - Miso soup - Japanese Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

Great value sushi restaurant located in a small strip mall. We were able to park directly in front of the restaurant. It's on the smaller side but was completely empty around 5pm on a Monday. A couple other tables filled up as we had our dinner. Service was great! We were given complimentary miso soups at the beginning of our meal and enjoyed some basic rolls and seaweed salad. All soy sauce on the tables are low sodium by default. At the end of our meal, the server brought us a free deep fried Oreo. Good first experience and nice value for the rolls. read more

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We stopped here for lunch after church and had a wonderful feast. The portions were ample and the sushi very fresh and wonderfully presented. The food takes a few minutes to get but that is because they are making it fresh. This a great little sushi place. When you first walk in you see a very basic restaurant. We like it here and we will return. read more

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Stopped by this little spot for a later lunch. The exterior definitely didn't stand out or captivate you, and the interior was very average. They were pretty easy to find though and had free parking. The service was average, but the staff was nice and friendly. They were responsive, but did have to get flagged down for things we needed. The menu covered appetizers, nigiri, standard sushi rolls, specialty rolls, teriyaki, katsu, donburi, udon. Although, their non sushi menu was very brief. They did serve alcohol and they were also family friendly and had a kids menu. The food was priced average and you got pretty good portions for it. Some of the food didn't surprise, but some of the rolls were quite delicious and the fish tasted fresh. read more

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We can't believe we've never been to this sushi restaurant in all the years living in Issaquah. It's now our favorite & mouthwatering restaurant to dine. Service staffs are friendly & attentive. Restaurant ambiance is friendly & the vibe is cool. Menu selections are plentiful with fusion creative options. Sashimi is fresh, rolls are tasty & perfect blend of favor. For lunch, we've had salmon rice ball appetizer- had flavor that bursts with wanting more; chirashi, bowl had plenty of oceanic deliciousness; nigiri chef specialties had mixture of delectable sushi & fresh sashimi & fried Oreo dessert batter of tempura had perfect crunch. We can't wait to dine again & try sake to go with our sushi dinner. It's now our local favorite places to dine, Bon appetite! read more

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I came here on a Monday for lunch with my daughters. It was very quiet but a couple people dining alone during lunch hour. The staff was very attentive and helped me a lot especially with the kiddos making a mess. My daughter ate all her udon soup as well as my baby who ate most of her chicken teriyaki and gyozo dumplings. I ordered an omakase and was surprised it was sashimi and not sushi. That was probably my fault and I should have specified. It was good but not out of this world (or to make a pit stop here). I would come back though for the service. Parking was very easy too. read more

Real good sush! Nice people, cute girls work there. Sush is what I call sushi. I made it up, everyone should call it that and give me credit. I don't like raw fish, ha ha! But I like fish HAHA. Sometimes I go alone and enjoy the girls giggling. Pretty cool sush spot! read more

Zushi sushi never fails me This go around I ordered the ocean roll (highly recommend) and their mixed tempura (also highly recommend!) Their tempura by far is the best in the area. It comes with a great variety of vegetables including pumpkin, sweet potato, green beans, and also shrimp! From what I can tell family owned and operated, and you can taste the TLC in every bite read more

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The ambiance is cozy and all staff greets you as soon as you walk in. I am blown away by how attentive the staff is even when it's a packed day. I can't rave enough about the amazing quality of fish, generous portions and beautiful plate presentations. I believe Zushi Sushi one of the best and affordable sushi restaurants in Issaquah. read more

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We had a great service and food experience. The four of us came on a Sat night and had no trouble getting a table. They seem to do a brisk take out business vs in person dining. We started with the Seared Salmon Balls ($15) and they were really good. We ordered multiple rolls - Sky ($18), Sinful ($16), Orange Blossom ($15), Emerald City ($16), and Three Brothers ($18). Our favorites were the Sky and Three Brothers. My bride isn't a sushi person and ordered the Salmon Teriyaki ($18) - it was okay. The sushi chef gave us a complimentary serving of seared tuna and it was excellent...and really appreciated. Beer menu is narrow (typical Asian choices) with no local IPA's. Service was top notch! We will come back again when in the area. read more

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First, the parking lot is tiny, so you might need to park across the street, Food came slowly. We have 4 people. Two people finished their dishes and the other two had to wait for a long time. Same thing happened to other tables. I saw they constantly had delivery guys coming in. Obviously those are their priorities! They gave you some free fried Oreo cookies for compensation. Sorry I didn't go to your restaurant for cookies but sushi! read more

Summary: 10/10 recommend, go here Sushi is AMAZING. So so fresh and delicious, and I am picky with my sushi. We had the Cherry Blossom Roll, the Lion King Roll, and the Salmon Lover Roll, as well as maguro nigiri and the Avocado Bomb appetizer. Absolutely gorgeous presentation on all of them! The green tea was hot, fresh and yummy. Restaurant is so cute on the inside, super clean and relaxing, not too dim, and the music was a tasteful with good volume. The service really earned the five stars, and not just for the complimentary miso soup (a great surprise). The lovely woman working (I believe her name is Somi) is the SWEETEST EVER. She served us with a big smile and answered any questions we had. These are good people who truly but their heart into their food and their business. Thank you so much for the amazing experience, we will be back! read more

Zushi Sushi - L to R: Cherry Blossom Roll, Salmon Lover Roll, Lion King Roll $15 for 8 pieces each. absolutely scrumptious - Japanese Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

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Decent little sushi joint tucked in a small, non-descript strip mall in Issaquah. Service isn't the friendliest, but that was perhaps due to a language barrier. Sushi is ok and prices are definitely less than their neighboring counterparts. Not a bad spot to hit if you're craving sushi, but don't want to pay exorbitant prices. Zushi gets the job done. read more

My husband and 7yo son refers Zushi Sushi as their "spot." I finally had the opportunity to enjoy an amazing meal with them today. We ordered a few rolls, hamachi kama and ordered a couple dishes to go. After dining in, I now understand why this is my son and husband's "spot." The food was so yummy and fresh, the customer service was amazing. This place is a truly a gem in Issaquah. It was worth the drive for us. I'll definitely be back. read more

Service: Went to Zushi for a friends birthday. We all ordered one roll each, 4 of us. Two of the rolls came out in 10 mins, one more 5 mins later and the last roll was not ready for another 20 mins and the rest of the party had finished. I had her package it up to go so I could eat in the car as we drive to our next engagement. The server apologized and stated they there really backed up. The amount of online orders I saw her bagging up with substantial. It's obvious they prioritize there online orders vs customers sitting in the restaurant. Food: sadly the rolls were underwhelming, mushy. The rice was over cooked and the flavors were just not there. I can not recommend this restaurant and I would not eat there again. read more

Our go to sushi place in Issaquah. The rolls are always fresh and taste so good. Recommend the Drunk Roll.

Sub par service. Sushi was ok nothing to brag about. Ambiance was so so. Other sushi places around this area is better. I say next! read more

This place is one of our favorites for Sushi in the Eastside. Only reason why this is not 5 stars is location. Everything else is really good. Service. Friendly, fast, knowledgeable. Our waitress also had recommendations based on our taste. The Sushi chef came to our table to check things and made sure to also recommend a few items. We have come frequently and they are very consistent in great service. Food. Their sushi is very well prepared. I tried the seasonal special with tuna. Take a look a the pictures to see how their sushi is plated. Delightful flavors! Their "Zushi Sushi" is also one of my favorites. For dessert, they gave us fried mochi with ice cream. You should definitely leave room for that! Lastly, they have good sake and beer. read more

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This hidden place in Issaquah, definitely picked the wrong location! This should move to Seattle area. Their fish quality is really great. It definitely has little bit of up and downs on the fish depending on the delivery date, but ask server or the owner what is good, they will be honest. It is a bit prisey for the Omakase, but chef uses different sauce for different fish, based on what is best to go with. Also it has wasabi so let them know if you want them on the side. One of the sauce is owner's special secret sauce and it is very unique. Their new menu, Ramen is also great. They just started to serve them, I am pretty sure it is about the same quality as other famous ramen places you know. The bad side of this restaurant is that they don't have a sushi bar to sit. Sad thing. read more

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Another great sushi place in Issaquah, came early to beat the holiday crowd, parking can be challenging in this strip mall, but plenty of parking across the street. Lots of delicious looking choices for sushi and sashimi to choose from, something for just about anyone, with vegan choices as well. After looking over the menu, I choose the house salad, fresh, crispy and the House dressing was delicious, the Black Dragon roll which is a California roll with unagi on top, and the Three brothers roll, which was spicy salmon, asparagus, and cilantro inside, and Jalapeño slices, salmon, tuna, and yellowtail on top with ponzu sauce and chili aioli salsa. Both rolls were rolled firm and tasty! A little spice, fresh fish, and flavorful sauces. Plenty of wasabi and ginger. Good enough, that soy sauce wasn't needed. Quick and friendly service, yummy choices to choose from. A few good choices of Japanese beers. Definitely with return visits. Plus it's close to home. So many choices of good food In Issaquah! Happy Yelping! Cheers! read more

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I heard about this place from a friend so I stopped in . Let me just say when my food came out it was like art on a wooden sled . And it was really tasty . The only bad thing was that although she as very nice my server seemed to be deaf . I asked her for a Hot Sake she brought me a beer . I almost just drank it but I was really looking forward to the Sake so I asked her to fix it . She did , with COLD Sake . Whatever . I stuck with the water and left the Sake full and enjoyed the Sushi . Aside from the whole drink situation this was a really nice little spot with good food . read more

Zushi Sushi - Zushi roll and the Philly - Japanese Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

My very favorite place to eat on a weekly basis. I like the ambiance of a small place with wonderful cooks and wait staff who always welcome me. Great service, reasonable prices, and fabulous food! read more

It looks like a hole in the wall kind of place , but the food was good! We ordered a caliente, drunk, sky, and spider roll along with a tempura deluxe (assorted tempura). To be honest, the sinful and caliente roll are similar to each other, just their filling and toppings are reversed, so I would make sure to order one or the other. My personal favorite was the spider roll, which had a deep fried soft shell crab as part of the filling. The taste and portions were good. I would recommend coming here for sushi in the Issaquah area! read more

Zushi Sushi - Caliente (left) roll and Sinful roll - Japanese Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

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Overall I thought this place was so-so. The servers were fine, the zushi special roll and ama ebi were prepared well but the biggest letdown was the lack of variety from the chef's selection of their omakase platter. We had a lot of repeats of sake, escolar, hamachi, and tuna. For $100, the value just wasn't there. We tried to order sea urchin and toro / chu-toro but they were out of it, even on a Saturday night right when they opened. We'd like to give them a try again in the future, unfortunately we weren't too impressed with our experience. read more

Zushi Sushi - Ama Ebi, this was really good. - Japanese Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

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The all Sushi rolls we order were delicious, the el rolls were the best. The bento box and edamame w perfect for the non sushi people. The service was fast and friendly. The place was clean and had a very pleasant ambiance. read more

I enjoyed these elegant and fresh pieces of fish. Their selection of sake is really good too! read more

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Complete disappointment. All the photos are old and not up to date. Expecting the presentation that I saw in the photos, but nothing from the photos was experienced. The food was ok at best. Service was fair. Had to send some items back because they were just not good. This review is solely based on food and service experience only. read more

Ordered the salmon and albacore belly nigiri, the fish was not fresh and had a bad taste. Rolls and seared salmon were edible but nothing great. You're better off going to Bellevue or Seattle for good sushi. read more

I ordered DoorDash from this place one day while staying late at work. Good sushi, incredibly poor value. Salmon/Sake Sashimi (4 out of 5): I'm a big fan of salmon sashimi so I just had to try. The sashimi still tasted fresh and cool even after the delivery time, so that was a big plus. The flavor of the fish was above average in the Puget Sound area, but not "outstanding". Spicy Salmon Roll (3 out of 5): The spicy salmon roll comes with avocado and cucumber. It was overall well constructed, though I would've preferred a bit more rice and a bit less spicy sauce. The spicy sauce was a little overpowering and it was of the type where it brought just fire and no flavor, so by the third roll I wasn't able to taste the fish. Value: (1.5 out of 5): This place is expensive. I had no clue my $6 order of salmon sashimi only came with two pieces. The spicy salmon roll was $8. Unfortunately if I were to have a filling meal, I would have to likely spend upwards of $30. Overall, the sushi is above average for the area, but I can't justify it for the price. read more

Zushi Sushi - Salmon Sashimi Spicy Salmon Roll - Japanese Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

Came here for dinner. The sashimi salad was diced up fish all in a pile. Not at all the quality or presentation I'd expect from a $25 salad. We came prior to COVID and the sashimi was beautiful cuts of fish. Bummer of a dinner for us. read more

Great sushi place, especially if you're craving rolls! Large selection to choose from with generous portions, amazing presentation, and super friendly service. Will definitely be back! read more

Zushi Sushi - Beautiful presentation! From top to bottom: Spicy Tuna Roll, Caliente Roll, Salmon Skin Roll - Japanese Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

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Gem of Issaquah! While visiting family who recently moved here, they strategically brought us here for a delicious lunch! We ordered the Lion King, California Roll, Crazy Horse, Peter Pan, Rainbow Roll, Salmon Sashimi & Salmon Poke Bowl. Also combination veggie & shrimp tempura. seaweed salad, cucumber salad, chicken teriyaki (there were 7 of us!) The Salmon was super fresh, buttery and melted in your mouth. Superb service, elegant lighting & soft music, created a lovely ambience after our hike. We also discovered Ramune drinks which were delicious. This is the first of many family visits and we will definitely return to Zushi Sushi! read more

After a long hike to poo poo point, we were deciding what to eat and saw this 4.5 star sushi restaurant a couple miles away. It's in a little strip mall next to a "Lovers" adult store but don't let that fool you. Fantastic fish, rolls, and good service. Loved the agedashi tofu and the zushi flower roll. (We skipped the aioli because I'm picky AF). read more

Amazing owners, great menu, best sushi I've had in Washington state! Top tier sushi, really good to go as well (even better than momijis), highly recommend!! read more

This is the best sushi restaurant I have ever been to. The staff are very nice and are great at their jobs. The Sashimi Chef's Special 15 piece is what we get and it's better every time. I also have gotten the Spicy California role and it's very good too. Excellent fish for affordable prices. Highly recommend!! read more

Zushi Sushi - Unagi Roll - Japanese Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

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Delicious and fresh sushi, we had the poke, chirashi bowl, crazy horse roll, seaweed salad and the sparkling grapefruit sake. Large portions and very reasonable prices, fresh and large cuts of fish. Fast service and nice ambiance read more

Zushi Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

Terrible. Don't do it. The rolls look like they were rolled by a 4th grader. You had to eat it with a fork because nothing would stay rolled. read more

Zushi Sushi - They can't even keep them rolled. - Japanese Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

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Great dinner as we were coming back from Yakima and wanted to try some place new. One of he stars of the restaurant was the waitress. Her enthusiasm was infectious and we saw her giving other clients "high-5s". We ordered 4 sushi rolls and all had great flavors. Nothing was drenched in sauce so that you can taste the individual ingredients. Will definitely come back! read more

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This is a great addition to Issaquah with exceptional service and quality sushi. ** TIP: Combination plates are only served during lunch. For dinner, the menu is limited to their sushi selection, appetizers and salads. I didn't mind too much, but it would be nice to see the same variety available during dinner. As a group of four, we shared the tempura appetizers ($6 each) and five sushi rolls. Everything we ordered tasted fresh and made-to-order with quality ingredients. The tempura was perfectly crispy and served immediately out of the fryer. Both were delicious and lightly breaded. Miso soup was complementary - it was served steaming hot, but was very salty. The California Roll ($7) was one of the BEST I have ever tasted, which is saying a lot because this is a must for me at any Japanese restaurant. I also enjoyed the Caterpillar Roll ($13) - the eel and unagi sauce provided a sweetness and the avocado was so smooth. The Crunch Roll ($9) and Spider Roll ($9) were both good, but could have lightened up on the amount of spicy mayo which overpowered the rest of the ingredients. We thought service was great! From an immediate greeting at the door to a couple check-ins and water refills during our dinner, our server was so attentive and personable. The chefs behind the open kitchen even thanked us for visiting. Pricing was reasonable, although the Caterpillar Roll was on the pricier side for 8 pieces. However, the quality of the all the items was excellent and I left happy and full! read more

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