The Best Sushi in Seattle, by the Record
The best sushi in Seattle, by the professional record: The New York Times, Seattle Met, and James Beard Awards have all weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. LTD Edition comes out on top.
Takai by Kashiba and Sushi Kashiba hold the next two places. Seattle Met shows up on more of this list than any other guide, with The Infatuation next.
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Rank 1. LTD Edition
Omakase Sushi
- The New York Times The Restaurant List
- The New York Times The 25 Best Restaurants in Seattle Right Now
- Seattle Met Seattle’s 50 Best Restaurants
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Rank 2. Takai by Kashiba
Sushi
- Seattle Met Omakase · The Best Things I Ate This Year
- James Beard Awards 2025 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Northwest and Pacific · Jun Takai
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Rank 3. Sushi Kashiba
Omakase Sushi
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Rank 4. Aa Sushi
Sushi
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Rank 5. Sushi Suzuki
Omakase Sushi
The alleyway entrance in Madison Park sets the tone: this is an omakase counter that knows it doesn't need to try too hard. Yasutaka Suzuki, a former partner at the beloved Sushi Kashiba, adjusts rice temperatures fish by fish and rotates the menu with microseasons. He runs a precise, focused kitchen, but in front of diners he's warm and prone to laughing. The presidential-themed bathroom is its own subplot.