Ototo Sushi
Seattle, WA 98109
Phone: (206) 691-3838
Fax: (206) 691-3839
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Queen Anne Avenue N
- Best of Citysearch:
- Japanese Food 2008, Sushi 2008, Sushi 2007
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 5pm-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Ototo Sushi – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
This is not a cozy, snuggle-up kind of place, and it certainly doesn't blend into Queen Anne's otherwise low-profile restaurant row. It's clean, bright and starkly decorated; the outdoor chairs are an almost Day-Glo shade of red. But welcoming and attentive service, as well as a few sips of sake, provide sufficient warmth.
The Food
Presentation is lovely, doing the bright, fresh sashimi justice--the soft, silken amoebi (sweet raw shrimp) and delicate hotate (scallop) stand out. The spicy tuna roll is one of the best in the city, but also the simple Negitoro (fatty tuna with green onion) is equally impressive. The lobster roll, when it's on the menu, is fine, but not worth the extra money. Among the entrees, the miso-marinated salmon is excellent, as is the monkfish in sweet mango sauce. Desserts are tempting, especially the large chocolate calzone, but can be overkill after such a delicate dinner.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyThe generous bento box--with sushi, tempura, miso soup and more--is an affordable indulgence.
Where to SitAsk for a table away from the door--it's quite drafty inside.
What to DrinkUnless you're a sake aficionado, the house brand--served warm in a nice earthenware vessel--will do just fine.
User Reviews for Ototo Sushi
07/29/2008 Posted by msluna
After a really bad experience across the street, my boyfriend and I stumbled upon this little gem of a restaurant. The food is phenomenal and the service is superb. They were friendly, lightening fast, and very hospitable.
Pros: good sushi, friendly staff, very fast
07/22/2008 Posted by minnesotan_1981
The service was terrible, we waited and waited and WAITED. for water, for food, for our check, etc.....
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
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