Sometimes, you've just got to roll deep with a great piece of sushi. Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top sushi spots in Seattle, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fulfill your urges.
1. Shiro's
Topping the list is Shiro's. Located at 2401 Second Ave. (between Battery Street and State Route 99) in Belltown, the sushi bar and Japanese spot is the most popular sushi spot in Seattle, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,834 reviews on Yelp. Customers suggest opting for the omakase option, or if you prefer ordering a la carte, the fatty tuna, sea urchin or salmon roe nigiri.
2. Japonessa Sushi Cocina
Next up is Pike Market's Japonessa Sushi Cocina, situated at 1400 First Ave. (between Union and Pike streets). With four stars out of 3,893 reviews on Yelp, the Latin-influenced sushi bar has proven to be a local favorite for its quirky Seattle Crunch, Mango Tango and Mexican Ninja rolls.
3. Umi Sake House
Belltown's Umi Sake House, located at 2230 First Ave. (between Bell and Blanchard streets), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the sushi bar and Japanese spot four stars out of 3,061 reviews. The happy hour menu, which features discounted sushi, is a favorite here, as is the salmon sashimi sampler.
4. Sushi Kashiba
Sushi Kashiba, a sushi bar and Japanese spot in Pike Market, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 692 Yelp reviews. Known for its outstanding omakase, Kashiba might have tempura unagi, king salmon or crab nigiri on the menu, depending on the day. Head over to 86 Pine St., Suite 1 (between Pike Place and Post Alley) to see for yourself.
5. Nishino
Over in Madison Park, check out Nishino, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 621 reviews on Yelp for its spicy salmon tartare, foie gras and seared tuna nigiri and hamachi nigiri. You can find the sushi bar and Japanese spot at 3130 E. Madison St., Suite 106 (between East 31st Avenue and East Lake Washington Boulevard).
6. Wasabi Sushi & Izakaya
And then there's Wasabi Sushi & Izakaya, a Belltown favorite with four stars out of 1,337 reviews. Stop by 2311 Second Ave. (between Battery Street and State Route 99) to hit up the sushi bar and izakaya, which offers ramen and more, the next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings for a Las Vegas roll, Mango Tango roll or sashimi set.
