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24 curated sushi & japanese spots, scored and reviewed for 2026.

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Top 10 Sushi & Japanese Spots

1
Sushi Kashiba
Japanese / Sushi · Pike Place Market
Sushi master Shiro Kashiba flagship omakase. Legendary Seattle sushi institution next to Pike Place Market. Pristine fish, traditional technique, and one of the best sushi experiences in the Pacific N...
95
2
Kamonegi
Japanese / Soba · Fremont
Tiny Fremont restaurant from chef Mutsuko Soma specializing in handmade ni-hachi soba noodles and seasonal tempura. Seattle Metropolitan 2018 Restaurant of the Year.
93
3
Tomo
Japanese / New American · West Seattle · James Beard Semifinalist 2022
White Center restaurant from former Canlis chef Brady Ishiwata Williams. Japanese-influenced à la carte — sweet potato with buckwheat honey, chawanmushi, cacio e pepe rice cakes, dry-aged steam burger...
93
4
Sushi by Scratch Restaurants
Japanese / Omakase · Belltown
Intimate 10-seat omakase experience from Chef Phillip Frankland Lee. 17-course sushi tasting built on house-made soy sauces, sake, and hyper-seasonal fish. Hidden in Belltown — booked weeks out.
93
5
Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi
Steakhouse / Sushi · Bellevue
31st-floor Lincoln Square South tower — panoramic Pacific Northwest views, Japanese A5 wagyu, sushi bar, and Bellevue's most dramatic dining room. Brunch weekends.
92
6
Taneda Sushi in Kaiseki
Japanese / Kaiseki / Sushi · Capitol Hill · James Beard nominee
Intimate Capitol Hill kaiseki and sushi omakase — chef Taichi Kitamura's multi-course seasonal Japanese menus are among the most refined dining experiences in Seattle.
92
7
Shiro's Sushi
Japanese / Sushi · Belltown
Belltown sushi institution opened 1994 by master sushi chef Shiro Kashiba — the first Edomae-style sushi restaurant in Seattle. Traditional omakase and impeccable nigiri craftsmanship.
91
8
Sushi Kappo Tamura
Japanese / Sushi · Eastlake
Eastlake sushi temple opened 2010 by Taichi Kitamura and Steve Tamura. Local and seasonal Pacific Northwest ingredients in authentic Japanese style. Sustainable sourcing, impeccable omakase.
91
9
Nishino
Japanese / Sushi · Central District
Chef Tatsu Nishino's Madison Park sushi temple since 1995 — Seattle's benchmark for traditional Japanese sushi. Steps from the Washington Park Arboretum. Omakase counter or traditional sushi experienc...
91
10
Takai By Kashiba
Japanese / Sushi · Bellevue
Shiro Kashiba's Bellevue omakase counter — the same pristine nigiri mastery as the downtown original, brought to the Eastside in an intimate high-end setting.
91

All 24 Sushi & Japanese Spots in Seattle

Maneki
Japanese / Sushi · Chinatown-International District
89
Fuji Bakery
Japanese-French Bakery · Chinatown-International District
89
Ramen Danbo
Japanese / Ramen · Capitol Hill
89
Liberty
Cocktail Bar / Sushi · Capitol Hill
89
Mashiko
Japanese / Sushi · West Seattle
89
Momiji
Japanese / Sushi · Capitol Hill
88
Fremont Bowl
Japanese / Donburi · Fremont
88
Ooink
Japanese / Ramen · Capitol Hill
88
Rondo Japanese Kitchen
Japanese / Izakaya · Capitol Hill
88
The Wayland Mill
Japanese Cafe · University District
87
Shiku Sushi
Japanese / Sushi · Ballard
87
Katsu Burger
Japanese / Burgers · Georgetown
86
Japonessa Sushi Cocina
Japanese / Sushi · Downtown
86
Musashi's
Japanese / Sushi · Wallingford
85
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