"Squished between a bookstore and hair salon, the 10-seat space could easily be confused for a Ballard brewery, only with fancy seafood. Quality fish does the heavy lifting, as the nigiri usually gets just a gentle swipe of soy, shiso leaf, or a bit of yuzu—and that's all it needs. Between courses, you’ll be snacking on pickled ginger palate cleanser cubes in the relaxed space. Just keep in mind that laid-back doesn't mean cheap. You’ll still spend at least $180 per person on a meal of 20 itty bitty courses. " - kayla sager riley, aimee rizzo, gabe guarente