(206) 281-1352
4 W Roy St
Seattle,
WA
98119
47.6259
-122.357
Neighborhoods: Magnolia - Queen Anne, Magnolia / Queen Anne, Lower Queen Anne
01/12/09
Best-tasting sushi
by ladyjame
I've had the pleasure of sampling a lot of sushi in Seattle and so far Shiki is the best as far as flavor. Presentation leaves a lot to be desired, but we're talking flavor here. I had a couple pieces of sake (salmon) and hamachi (yellowtail) sushi and a spicy tuna roll. The sake and hamachi literally melted in my mouth and tasted so buttery! The fish portions were also good. The spicy tuna roll was actually spicy (yay), though the nori was on the outside which isn't my preference. My friends has the don buri and were a bit disappointed that their dishes were basically just a pile of rice with tempura shrimp on top or whatever other topping they selected - no other flacvors. So those left something to be desired, but this is a sushi restaurant so go for the sushi and you'll be happy.
- Pros: Sushi!
- Cons: Parking in lower queen anne. Nuff said.
12/17/07
Best Sashimi You'll Ever Have
by zebramachine
Rolls are not the point here. If you want good rolls, go to either Mashiko in West Seattle or Wasabi Bistro in Belltown (honorable mention for Rikki Rikki in Bellevue). Now, onto the review of Ken's amazing restaurant. He is a master of his craft who will expertly prepare the freshest maguro, hamachi, albacore, toro, etc. and cut it three times as generously as anywhere else, so if what you savor is a slab of perfect raw fish, come here. The kitchen entrees, such as katzudon, are highly recommended as well, as are the appetizers like potstickers or tofu in garlic. There is no glamor or gimick and it's not really a place for people who aren't sure if they like sushi. But for those hardcore sushi lovers: you deserve this.
- Pros: best fish, highly skilled chef
- Cons: lack of variety for vegetarians
11/17/07
Pretty standard - 2.5 stars actually
by willenajean
I know this place gets great reviews, but personally I think it was flat average. Tempura was a bit greasy, miso and edamame were not salty enough, and the size of the chicken katsu order was enormous (enough for at least 3 meals). I gues when you factor in the amount of food you get with the higher priced entrees, it makes it worth it. So, I'd guess I'd say this was a good value for what you get. Just not super exciting. Perhaps we ordered the wrong dishes.
- Pros: quick, friendly, food that is fresh and of good quality
- Cons: parking, "wow factor" not present, ambiance
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