The Best Sushi Restaurants in Seattle | Eater Seattle

"The nice thing about eating sushi in Seattle, other than the part where you eat the sushi, is the variety. If you don’t have $400 to drop on omakase, it’s okay — cheaper, still-killer sushi options are available. Toyota Sushi in Lake City is every bit as exquisite as the more celebrated sushi-yas but with the look and feel of a family-owned neighborhood joint. If you can, snag a seat at the bar to watch the sushi itamae working — the fish here is so heartbreakingly fresh, you can tell just with your eyeballs. Keep it casual with specialty rolls and sashimi, or go all out with the buttery, savory seared hamachi or the melt-in-your-mouth black cod. Add a homey Japanese tavern vibe, chatty service, and a casual, non-dressy vibe — Toyoda is a treasure." - Harry Cheadle