Mashiko

Experienced my first omakase dinner here! I chose the Taiken-Suru for 12 courses of adventurous eating. Highlights of the meal include sake poached oysters, trout sashimi, a whole fried ling cod collar, monkfish liver, uni served straight from the spiky shell, maitake mushroom and fish soup in a tea pot. Really every single dish was delicious and well composed. I also really appreciated how they all came with some vegetables and that they were all done really well too. The pickled onions and radish were superb. The chefs also took care to share the sourcing of every dish they served us and it was great to hear about all the local fish and shellfish they used. Service was stellar and overall we were very impressed by the whole experience. Highly recommend if you are craving fresh seafood and creative dishes and well worth the drive even if you live far from west Seattle!

Enjoyable first sushi experience! The restaurant is cozy and casual... 10 tables with a few extra seats at the bar, a mesmerizing fish tank, and bathrooms with bidets. It's a popular spot in the heart of West Seattle junction, so highly recommend reservations. Additionally, during the online reservation system I was able to add in food allergies which the chefs made a note of and adjusted a few of our items. I enjoyed the katsu salmon rolls and the melt-in-your-mouth nigiri. We ordered the 7 piece chef sampler, but I'd recommend just ordering a la carte to get two pieces of a few different types. The watermelon sorbet tasted fresh, but was frozen solid and pretty icy. Edamame was ok. Several vegetarian/vegan options available and gluten free options were noted on the menu. Free street parking, but in a busy area.

This was by far, the best sushi I've ever had. The whole experience was amazing, our server Devon, was friendly and patient. But the sashimi was the real star of the show; it was fresh and flavorful and more incredible than I imagined. A friend referred me here and now I know why. Don't miss a chance to eat here, it's a little spendy, but well worth the cost.

Went here for the Omakase experience, chose the Tomodachi format and everything that was brought out was absolutely stunning looking and delicious. There was so much food and they timed it out so well. Definitely recommend trying this experience, the chef's are masters at curating a well thought out and seamless dining experience.

@mashikoseattle IS the best sushi in all of Seattle and the surrounding areas. Huge credit to the owners for making it a sustainable sushi restaurant. The Oiwai Omakasi was perfection: house grated fresh wasabi, umami pickled accompaniments, sustainable seafood that required no additional sauces & house cocktails that showed the flavors of the respective shochu.

Enjoyed the Oiwai omakase experience with friends. Every course was well plated and delicious, timed for a leisurely meal with conversation and relaxation. The sashimi course, in particular, was my favorite because each slice of fish was paired with a pickled or preserved vegetable that gave me a new flavor experience. The nigiri course was also extremely satisfying in terms of texture and flavor. Extra care was evident in many small details throughout the meal. The space is older, kept clean and neat, but it is small and they share refrigerator space with the business next door. This restaurant has been in business for decades, passed from original owners to a person they trained who shares their passion for good food. They source sustainably grown ingredients.

Exactly one week ago I enjoyed a meal here with my dad. I haven’t been able to get it off my mind since. We turned over our entire meal to the whim of the Chef. Each course of our omakase was paired with sake… I am almost tearing up at how perfect it was. I have been a sushi lover my entire life… I have NEVER had sushi like this. It is absolute perfection. Cheers to the people who care this much about quality in is most essential form.

It was our first time here and we decided to do Omakase. Parking was paid street and lot and the space instead was small, make a reservation! It was very busy and every table was filled throughout the night. There different levels of Omakase that you can choose from and styles vary. We went with a more traditional type of meal and opted in to be adventurous and traditional. We got to try a lot of different types of fish, dishes, and an interesting dessert. We thought everything was fresh and made very well. The only dish I didn't enjoy much was the sake butter rice with gooey duck and mushrooms as much, I felt that the dish was a bit bland and had a very strong sake and butter flavor, which I was not a fan of. The monkfish liver, the mahi mahi, and overall the experience was good. According to our server, each experience is customized to the customers and can look different from each table. It depends on what you like, allergies, and how adventurous you want to be. The dessert was good, a fried mochi with a soy bean dusting. It is a red bean filled-chewy mochi dough with a slightly sweet peanut butter tasting coating. Our server was fantastic and so helpful in explaining each dish and very nice. We felt that the service was a bit slower than we expected and waiting in between dishes was a bit long, but dishes were made well and care was taken to craft. We didn't get a chef's seat, so we were seated at a table. Instead of each piece being made one at a time, we got plates of multiple pieces at a time. It would be a great experience to sit at the chef's seats if you can get one! A great place to try fresh fish and seafoods, wonderful staff, and delicious food. I'd recommend for a date night, someone wanting to try new and adventurous dishes, and a great atmosphere.

Excellent! The food is so unique! Not your average typical menu. My first time there with my daughter, she had been there tons of times. The 5 stars are for the food - great rolls and exquisite sushi. Our waiter (tall slender man) was amazing! Wow! What terrific customer service! The only downside is that it's a super small place and highly sought-after so if you don't have reservations it's over an hour plus wait. Even if you call to pick up it's a very long wait. I wish the could move to a larger location! But super cute inside.