Kiriba Sushi & Grill

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Kiriba Sushi & Grill

Sushi restaurant · Bitter Lake

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323 N 145th St, Seattle, WA 98133

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Artfully presented sushi, sashimi & nigiri in a cheery vibe  

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Kiriba works well for a peaceful sushi meal in Shoreline - Review - Seattle - The Infatuation

"Kiriba Sushi is a Japanese restaurant inside a rickety old house with yellow siding up in Shoreline. It also happens to be one of our favorite places in town for a sushi lunch or dinner that's equal parts peaceful and quick. The sushi selection is vast, and there’s something that’ll work for everyone. An order of ponzu-marinated seared albacore or yellowtail nigiri could please someone who loves an expensive omakase. And those iffy about raw fish will be thrilled with the white tiger roll, filled with shrimp tempura and topped with a torched piece of toasty parmesan-crusted escolar. Even just six pieces of generously portioned salmon belly are satisfying. Food Rundown Nigiri Seared Albacore: The albacore is marinated in ponzu, seared around the edges, and raw in the middle. It belongs on the table.Seared Salmon Toro: The blowtorch is used lightly here, which results in just enough fat rendering to make this slab of belly fantastic.Salmon: Ordering any kind of salmon here is going to be a good idea—their salmon nigiri is buttery and thick. White Tiger Roll The best part of this shrimp tempura roll is the topping: a slice of escolar and a crust of torched parmesan cheese. This preparation could even make a styrofoam packing peanut taste good—even though some bites can be a little burnt. Tempura Fish Roll A battered and fried sushi roll kind of sounds like it could be a blasphemous grease trap. This one is light and crispy instead, filled with tangy miso-marinated fish, and topped with a spicy red sauce. Spicy Tuna Roll We like Kiriba’s combination of minced tuna, tobiko, finely chopped green onions, and a heavy drizzle of spicy mayo. It's good, but we prefer other versions around Seattle that don't have so much mayonnaise." - Aimee Rizzo

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"Kiriba is located inside of a rickety old house with yellow siding up in Haller Lake that you’d probably drive past without noticing. We’d advise you to not miss this place because it’s one of our favorite casual sushi spots in Seattle. For pretty low prices (a meal should run about $30 per person), the nigiri and rolls are delicious, whether you’re ordering a roll with blowtorched parmesan and escolar or just some pieces of seared salmon belly or ponzu-marinated albacore. Plus, the servers are extremely friendly, and they play jazz piano covers over the speakers." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley, gabe guarente

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Kiriba Sushi Review - Shoreline - Seattle - The Infatuation

"Kiriba Sushi is a Japanese restaurant inside a rickety old house with yellow siding up in Shoreline. This is no ordinary old house though—it happens to be one of our favorite places in town for a quick sushi lunch or dinner comprised of reasonably-priced nigiri and rolls. It’s very peaceful inside Kiriba. The restaurant feels quiet even when it’s packed since there aren’t that many tables, sweeping jazz piano covers play over the speakers, and the booths are comfortable enough to take a nap in. The servers are incredibly friendly, too, and will actually thank you after dropping off some ice water or miso soup. This isn’t the best sushi you’ll ever eat, but for the price, it’s a pretty terrific value. If you order one of the chef’s combinations, which include a couple of rolls and lots of nigiri, a meal will run you around $20. Even if you don’t go that route, there’s a ton of variety on the menu to create your own meal. Choose from a long list of nigiri, sashimi, gunkanmaki (rice topped with fish and wrapped with a seaweed belt), and deep-fried rolls that aren’t just 85% tempura batter. Whatever you order, you should have a great, well-rounded meal for under $30 per person. photo credit: Chona Kasinger Since the sushi menu is so diverse, there’s something that’ll work for everyone. An order of seared albacore, which is marinated in ponzu, or yellowtail nigiri could please someone who loves an expensive omakase. Anybody who hates raw fish will be thrilled with the white tiger roll, filled with shrimp tempura and topped with a torched piece of parmesan-crusted escolar. Even if you just eat six pieces of the tender seared salmon belly, you’ll walk away feeling pretty satisfied. Unfortunately, there’s a large selection of the menu dedicated to non-sushi things you should avoid. This mainly includes udon and teriyaki, but there’s also a lot of handroll options—all of them with soggy nori. Even though this sushi isn’t going to change your life, we’d go out of our way just to come to Kiriba over other casual spots Downtown or on Capitol Hill. Next time you want to relax and enjoy a set of nigiri or a spicy tuna roll, drive up Greenwood Avenue, hang a right on 145th, and stop at Kiriba. You’ll feel like you’re at home, and you don’t even have to do the dishes. Food Rundown Nigiri Seared Albacore: The albacore is marinated in ponzu and seared around the edges. And even though this piece is torched, it’s still rare in the middle and very delicious.Seared Salmon Toro: The salmon belly nigiri has a nice char, a sweet white sauce on top, and the middle is perfectly rare. Don’t leave without one.Tuna: Even though the tuna’s reasonably-priced, it’s sometimes sliced way too thin.Salmon: Ordering any kind of salmon here is going to be a good idea— their salmon nigiri is tender and buttery. White Tiger Roll The best part of this shrimp tempura roll is the topping: a slice of escolar and a crust of torched parmesan cheese. This preparation could even make a styrofoam packing peanut taste good. Tempura Fish Roll A battered and fried sushi roll kind of sounds like it could be a blasphemous grease trap. This one is light and crispy instead, filled with tangy miso-marinated fish, and topped with a spicy red sauce. Spicy Tuna Roll We like Kiriba’s combination of minced tuna, tobiko, finely chopped green onions, and a heavy drizzle of spicy mayo. It's fine, but we prefer other versions around Seattle that don't have so much mayonnaise." - Aimee Rizzo

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Branden Ashby

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A great little place for amazing sushi! I always try and get lunch here at least weekly. If you're a huge sushi fan like I am, then you've got to try this place. It's perfect for lunch by yourself or a date night. It's pretty quiet and the staff is amazing. I got the poke roll shown in picture. Next time I will send another picture and a review about another roll. But I highly recommend this place. Very good eat!!!

H Chan

Google
We've been coming here for years because the sushi quality is great and the service is always wonderful. Friday nights get VERY busy even if you go right at opening. Surprisingly they are less busy on Saturdays, which works well for us. I also appreciate that the menu isn't too extensive, just what we would expect from an authentic Japanese restaurant. AIso, for Seattle, the sushi prices are very reasonable. I do wish they had tea service instead of water, but that's not a big deal.

John

Google
I ordered a few things including 2 pieces of salmon belly nigiri. Everything was good and tasty until I got to eating the salmon belly nigiri. As I was chewing I found a piece of bone. Thankfully I have caught it before swallowing!!

Soohee Kim

Google
Great presentation, excellent service, and yumminess at reasonable prices. My favorite appetizers - calamari, agedashi tofu. Try all kinds of rolls. You'll love them.

james frye

Google
I have been going here for over 16 years, because only 2 miles from house and I enjoyed their fish. However, when they serve me frozen Hamachi Sashimi and do nothing about it when I tell them????......I will never eat here again and take my 16 years of hunger and taste.... to places like Umi!!!

Yonghyuk Oh

Google
All the food was delicious and fresh! The ambiance of the restaurant was as comfortable as eating at home. The staffs were all friendly and the food we ordered came out quickly. It was really great time. 👍

Jessica Durney

Google
Fresh, delicious, and generous portions! The place itself is charming on the inside and staff was friendly. We came in during a take out rush but were served quickly regardless - impressive for a small place. We had the chickens karage and takoyaki appetizer, both of which were delicious! Then the nigiri combo, which was nice value, and three rolls -- poki, phoenix, and spicy tuna rolls -- and they were so fresh! Decent sized too. All complimented with tasty house sake! Very happy, will definitely come back!

Julia Liang

Google
The place is cozy and clean, the service is polite but distanced, the food style is creative. But why 3 Star: the fish is not fresh probably from the day before. The volume of salad is quite small that smaller than half of my hand, I don’t have a big hand. The waitress probably is tired at end of the day and emotionless.
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Serena W.

Yelp
It was my first time here and decided to check out this place since I was in the area. I ordered the nigiri combination, phoenix roll, kiriba roll, and calamari. Compared to other sushi places, I thought the calamari portion size was small. It wasn't my favorite. I think the nigiri combo was alright. The octopus was too chewy to eat. I think my favorite were the rolls, especially Kiriba roll with seared salmon. It had the perfect seared salmon flavor. I would order the rolls again.
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Liane W.

Yelp
I loved this quaint and charming spot. We got a couple nigiri combination platters, cucumber and avocado rolls, tempura takoyaki and futomaki. My absolute favorite was the seared salmon toro hand roll. Next time I will come just for their hand rolls!
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Bubba S.

Yelp
Post pandemic, this place is garbage. Their lunch menu is pretty short. Had the chicken katsu don. Cannot recommend. Was basically panko coated chicken on rice with practically no veggies or extras. Table service was shameful. Waiter served water with no ice and looked like it was drawn straight from the tap. I cannot recommend this place.
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Rose C.

Yelp
Tako-ebi salad is gross. No seaweed in sight. Lame lettuce and cucumbers are mushy. Seriously, Kiriba?? Go elsewhere. Quality is so disappointing at $12 so not worth it at all. Do better.
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Diane T.

Yelp
Parking is limited and can be a little hard to find, which is why I knocked off a star. Last time I came on the weekend and barely found a parallel parking spot in the dirt down the street. We showed up on a Wednesday night at 6pm with no wait. It didn't get busy until closer to 7pm. Sushi was great! Decent amount of different rolls to choose from. My friend got a 9pc nigiri set and after tax it was only $25 which is really good price! Spicy tuna was really yummy.

James F.

Yelp
Been going here for over 16 years and really liked the place. I had our usual orders for over an hour tonight and got frozen Sashimi Hamachi and even let it thaw out...and tasted horrible. I told the Owner about that specific order at checkout....and they did NOTHING!!! I will take my 16 year business elsewhere....to places like Umi!!!
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Supriya L.

Yelp
Very freshly made sushi's. I have tried the salmon roll, tuna roll and white tiger roll and they are all great. I like that the fish is so fresh!! White tiger roll has a sweet tinch to it. It's a cute little restaurant near greenwood. Parking is easy to find. The servers are great, very friendly.
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Brendetta G.

Yelp
Delicious sushi, good service, reasonable prices, cute restaurant in a little yellow & white house! We had 3 different sushi rolls, some nigiri, a seaweed salad and mochi ice cream for dessert! My wife said her roll (Tempura Seattle roll) was the best she's ever had!

Peter S.

Yelp
Was here a few months back, the sushi was so bad that I haven't been back since, used to be our go to spot, quality has dipped for sure.
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Harry S.

Yelp
We were craving for some seared salmon and we were at Shoreline Community College for an event. Kiriba was within minutes and we were excited to try a new sushi joint (for us). Great inviting atmosphere with cozy and homey decor, it felt like stepping into a Japanese friend's house. We wanted to sample a variety so we ordered karaage, nigiri, gunkanmak, and a boat of sashimi with a glass of Asahi beer. Their nigiri and gunkan were pretty tasty and gunkanmaki were delicious. I think we are probably going to return for these. Sashimi, however, were borderline terrible. Some of the sashimi pieces were still frozen and we let our server know. I am not sure if this was a fluke but I have never had frozen sashimi before and it was weird. But we did enjoy most of what we ordered and we were happy with our meal.
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Brian T.

Yelp
Since leaving downtown Seattle and moving to Greenwood, my wife and I were in a hunt to find a new sushi joint. With Kiriba Sushi literally down the street from us, we think we found our new go-to place. This place was on our bookmarks for so long, and it's a shame we didn't check out this place earlier. Two notes: parking is tight, but you can probably find some street parking. Second, probably best to make a reservation if you want to secure a seat. My wife and I ordered: The seared salmon toro roll Chirashi bowl Kiriba roll Pacific roll The seared salmon toro roll was a great appetizer. The roll was stuffed with the salmon goodness, and it was a great starter overall and I would recommend it to begin your meal. The rolls were really good. The winner probably was that Kiriba roll, as the unagi sauce paired with the seared salmon was so good. I was a tiny bit skeptical about the Pacific roll, as I don't recall having calamari ever in a sushi roll, but it actually worked! The smokiness of that salmon, wow. *chef's kiss* The chirashi bowl was also pretty generous, but I would say that this was actually the low-light of our meal. The rice wasn't very flavorful, as I do love the vinegary taste of sushi rice. But the rice served tasted more like normal rice, which was disappointing. Overall, what a surprising, well, surprise. You can easily drive by this place in Greenwood without knowing, but this is definitely a gem and place to check out if you're craving some sushi.
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Laura V.

Yelp
This is a small remodeled house, as a restaurant. As you come in, you are greeted by the sushi chefs, which makes me feel welcomed. I come here for their lunch specials. I love their Japanese curry dish. Meat, vegetables in a light curry sauce. I also love the sashimi special , that comes with a variety of fresh fish. Not really a roll person, so haven't tried their rolls. Overall, Good quality fish, plus comes with really nice miso soup. Their tempura is good, freshly cooked and a variety of vegetables. I am hooked on getting their fresh sashimi sides, nice quality fish and a good portion. Another lunch favorite is the ugagi bowl. Such sweet eel with a lovely sauce. Saki is available in many different varieties. Probably dropped 50.00 for lunch, but dinner is more expensive. Great choice for fresh fish.
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Jessica S.

Yelp
I was craving sushi and wanted to grab something to go to share with my boyfriend. I found Kiriba Sushi via DoorDash which looked very promising! It's located next to Pagliacci Pizza on N 145th St. My boyfriend was the one who went to pick up the take out order, so no idea how the parking situation and the interior of the place is. But it seemed like he had an easy time grabbing the order! We ordered three rolls, one nigiri order, and one gunkanmaki order which all equaled to about $60 via DoorDash (the prices are probably cheaper through the restaurant themselves). We ordered the Kiriba Roll, Phoenix Roll, Dragon Roll, Hamachi (yellowtail) Nigiri, and Spicy Scallops Gunkanmaki. Our food looked relatively sad LOL. The rolls were tiny compared to what I was used to (peep at pic). But at least they were nicely cut into 8 small pieces! The nigiri and gunkanmaki looked promising! Starting with the nigiri! I was actually very disappointed by it. The fish was not as tender as I hope and had a semi-chewy texture which tasted not so fresh. My boyfriend loves hamachi and enjoyed it but me? Not so much (but more for him!). The gunkanmaki was actually the best thing of out everything. It had a really nice coat of spicy mayo which had a nice subtle kick. The scallops tasted fresh and was delicious! I wished I got another order of this LOL. Now for the rolls! My favorite would be the Kiriba Roll. The salmon and tempura went super well together and had a full amount of flavor. The Dragon Roll did too with all the unagi sauce. I think the unagi sauce spilled over in the container, giving the Kiriba Roll added flavor that complimented everything. The unagi was sweet with the drizzle. The Phoenix roll, on the other hand, wasn't as great as the two. The spicy mayo didn't have much flavor and the entire roll was practically tasteless. But the amount of seafood in it made up for the tastelessness as I had my concoction of soy sauce and wasabi. Loved how there was snow crab on top of it! Overall, not a bad place for sushi especially a little away from the Seattle area. The rolls looked small but luckily, the $60 worth of food had both me and my boyfriend full!
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Beth B.

Yelp
We LOVE Kiriba! Sometimes a wait to get in, but always fantastic food with great service, it's worth it! An old house, transformed into intimate sushi restaurant, what's not to love??
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Peter K.

Yelp
Never had worse sushi. Spicy tuna roll was very fishy, inedible, had to spit it out. The sashimi wasn't even cut through. This rough cut sashimi was just blobs, didn't even cut it. This was disrespectful of the fish. Horrible. Don't even get me started on how you are supposed to park and walk to the restaurant.
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Keanan F.

Yelp
At first you might not think it's a restaurant, as it looks like someone's house but inside it's a very homie feeling restaurant. The staff were all very friendly and authentic, which made the restaurant feel cozy. Once we ordered, the food came out really quickly. The fish tasted fresh and it was a good price for what I got. The beer even came with a chilled glass? Which always helps make the beer taste more crisp. Parking can be tough here. They only have a handful of stalls on the side, if not, you have to park further in the neighborhood. Overall, I would recommend this place, especially as there are not many Japanese restaurants in the area.
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Anna S.

Yelp
Loved it! Delicious meal with a big group and they handled it great. I'd been looking for sushi with cream cheese in it and they have it!
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Kurt G.

Yelp
Kiriba is a small, tidy, welcoming house that's been transformed into a sushi bar & grill, situated at the city limit in the Greenwood neighborhood. The staff was welcoming and prompt, attentive without coming over to interrupt your meal and conversation every ten minutes. My wife had the chicken katsu don and it was by far the best she'd ever had, bar none. Her gyoza were crispy on the outside yet succulent on the inside. It being my birthday, I ordered the chef's sushi selection of nigiri, a spicy tuna roll, a couple of a la carte items, and the Snow Beauty nigori sake. The cuts of fish on the nigiri were nicely thick, the gunkanmaki were tall and generous, and the uramaki was well constructed and had a nice combination of crunchy and tender textures. The rice was very good, cohesive and subtly sweet. *All* of the fish presented was excellent, with good texture, appearance, and flavor. The saba was lightly marinated so as not to overpower the flavor, and the unagi was succulent and well-sauced. If Kiriba has a flaw, it's the limited parking space, but there's a residential street on one side where overflow patrons can find a place to park. Overall, one of the better sushi places in North Seattle.
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Luly P.

Yelp
The Kiriba roll and the California roll always hit the spot! Perfect no frills neighborhood sushi place. Parking can be a bit tough if you're going at a busy time. The service team is nice and friendly. They're not great at accommodating food modifications.
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Sara V.

Yelp
The presentation of the sushi was lovely and staff is doing their best with the available (super charming) space and the line of people. The tables are close set, so at any moment you may hear quite a lot of your neighbors conversation- probably not the place for intimate/private conversations. We got the Sea Lovers Salad, Soft shell crab tempura, and a nigiri set. The tempura was good and the sauce had great flavor. The seaweed part of the salad was really good, unfortunately we got a tragic little dead lettuce bug in there. This concerned me about the food preparation. The nigiri was delayed but when it arrived looked gorgeous- hence all the pics lol. (They did give an extra piece after I mentioned the salad visitor). Unfortunately when I took a piece of salmon nigiri to my lips it was rather warmer than expected. I'm extra careful with raw fish and only go for ones that are noticeably cool (which in my mind connotes that it's safe and fresh). My bf didn't mind the temperature but I was already on high alert with the salad bug incident so I left him to it. He told me later that it was fine, but the flavor wasn't anything to write home about. This is a very cute restaurant that's been here for years with nice staff who are doing their best, but the facilities are showing wear/years of hand prints on the door frame etc and I can't really vouch for our food experience the other day. If you're like my bf and don't mind little food service things like this, and you're looking for a cozy, kind of retro/homey experience this would be a nice stop.
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Natasha R.

Yelp
Kiriba Sushi is a great neighborhood spot. Their sushi is consistently tasty and fresh. They have quick and friendly service and amazing lunch deals. I've tried about half of their menu - everything has been wonderful. The one item that I highly recommend is their spicy scallops.
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Lien D.

Yelp
Came here on a Thursday evening. There was a long wait to be seated and the restaurant was packed. I dont think the rolls are that good. I think they were sloppily rolled to the point where the rice did not hold their shape well. It just unraveled as i picked them up. One of the eel rolls made me feel not the best after eating it. Kind of nauseous. Perhaps there were too many things going on in the roll and my body couldn't handle it or something in the food was slightly off. I could have just gone on a very busy time. The nigiri were pretty good. It is just fish and rice. The rice held together better than in the rolls which was surprising but also sad. Fish tasted fine. The highlight of the meal was the appetizer. I like fried calamari and whoever did the frying did an excellent job. This sushi place is probably average at best. I am not a picky sushi person either. Would I come back? Unsure. The service was fine.
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Karla B.

Yelp
By far my favorite sushi place in the area! This small hole in the wall kind of place feels super authentic the minute you walk in! It's is always packed and parking is limited so we often do take out. The food is delicious and the prices are comparable to other places these days. Always a treat to get food from here!
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Dee N.

Yelp
Very excited about this place! Popped in for a quick lunch with my man, and we were swooped by the place! Great service! Quickly made food! Very friendly! Very clean! I was personally a bit skeptic at first, but it quickly changed up! Miso soup 10/10 Edamame 10/10 You absolutely have to try the Flying Fish Egg Gunkanmaki Tobiko Everything else was delicious as well! I just don't know the names, it was on the lunch special)
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Mona M.

Yelp
This is a very popular sushi joint and for a good reason: freshness and quality! The restaurant itself is small and although 3 servers were working but service could be a little spotty as they are incredibly busy, they do try to check on you as often as they can while trying to keep up on the busy-ness and also managing their takeout orders. We stopped on a Monday night and it was packed but thankfully they had one table booth available and we were walked to our seat. We started off with their Sea Lovers Salad which is their assorted chopped fish (tuna and salmon), seaweed on a bed of lettuce with ginger shoyu dressing. We then got the Seared Salmon Toro Nigiri and Spicy Scallop Gunkanmaki. The salmon toro nigiri was amazing, even better than my expectation. The toro toro (fatty belly) was so buttery tender and just melt in my mouth. The scallop gunkanmaki was also delicious, tender and creamy. We then shared their Tsunami Roll and Phoenix Roll. The Tsunami Roll has broiled eel, jalapeno, that's layered with shrimp and avocado then topped with spicy mayo and sriracha sauce. We enjoyed the heat from the sauce, really like this roll! The table next to us eyed on this roll and just had to order the Tsunami Roll as well. The Phoenix Roll is also as enjoyable though! It's a fresh-salmon with tuna and cucumber roll that's topped with real crab meat then drizzled with spicy mayo and a sprinkle of tobiko. Delicious!! Everything was just simply fresh and delicious, and you can tell they take quality seriously here. It's easy to see even though they're operating from an unassuming cute little house, they remain one of the most popular sushi spot in the greater Seattle area. If you're in the neighborhood and in the mood for really good sushi, head here immediately and you will leave happy and fulfilled.
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Yegee L.

Yelp
Great place for sushi takeout. (May want to opt for takeout as there is limited parking space) We ordered the kiriba roll, pacific roll, spider roll, shoreline roll, and the phoenix roll. We also got a platter of assorted nigiri. Each nigiri had generous portions of fresh fish. If you're a fan of nigiri I'd definitely recommend getting a few here. I'm more of a roll fan and so I'm more inclined to rave about their different rolls. Their rolls taste extremely clean. The flavor of the fish and the complementing vegetables inside are never overpowered by too much sauce. Their control of their sauce really allows each ingredient to shine, making each roll taste distinct. :) And when I order multiple rolls, it's important that I get that variety. The rolls are also nicely presented. Even in a takeout box they held their shape nicely. Kiriba Roll - a roll with shrimp tempura, cucumbers inside and seared salmon on top. This roll melted in my mouth. The seared salmon and the shrimp tempura provided a warmth to the roll that I quite frankly enjoyed. Pacific Roll - This is a really interesting roll with a lot going on. A fried calamari, smoked salmon, and avocado roll, topped with hamachi and tuna. I was a bit hesitant because I'm not a huge fan of wasabi sauces. But the wasabi flavor is light in comparison to the rest of the flavors. Spider Roll - dont let the 5 pieces fool you. This roll is about as much food as all the other rolls if not more. In this roll the crab is the main star. They have real crab meat, which is great but could also make the roll saltier than a what you'd expect from a typical roll. Shoreline Roll - with its tempura shrimp and salmon this roll is similar to the kiriba roll. The salmon on the shoreline is smoked instead of seared and the roll is topped off w spicy and unagi sauce to add a bit of sweetness. I'd definitely come here again. Im no sushi expert but I know when I enjoyed my dinner~

Maria M.

Yelp
Excellent food. Very good service. Very busy. Only thing I do not like is one of the Intamaes wears mask under his chin= useless. Other great local eatery
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Meka K.

Yelp
Friendly staff and cozy atmosphere. Love the pacific roll with fried calamari. Great prices. Highly recommend.
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Michelle L.

Yelp
Solid sushi at a good price. Great service in the restaurant, with lovely tea and interesting rolls plus the classics. Tempura is also
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Jonathan H.

Yelp
Enjoy their sushi very much both for take-away and dining in. This is probably the best sushi I get without heading downtown to some of the more upscale establishments. Always tastes fresh and a stable for us in Shoreline.

Tia F.

Yelp
Good food but they forgot all I sauce on my sushi rolls and the seared salmon toro is only half seared
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Alana K.

Yelp
Ended up here recently after learning it's a friend's regular sushi spot. Cute and cozy house-turned-restaurant. You'll feel like you're being hosted in someone's home. Very popular at dinner so glad we arrived early. We were seated right away, but there was a steady stream after us waiting for tables and for pick-up orders. Staff was pleasant and recommended a good sake for us. My friend and I both ordered miso to start and shared seaweed salad and three rolls. All was delicious -- fresh and flavorful. I brought home a chicken yakisoba for J. which he said was good. Prices were reasonable. Parking was easy in their designated side lot. Looks like they have a back patio though I don't think it was open while we were there. Looking forward to returning.
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G L.

Yelp
Have done takeout a couple of times (ordered via Postmates for pick up, didn't look like they had their own website for ordering). Really like the Pacific roll; unique with the fried calamari crunch. The Phoenix roll is also great. Have also tried the Red Dragon roll but I was a little underwhelmed? I'd take the other two over that any day. Fish has always seemed fresh even with it being takeout. Have tried a few other items on the menu that aren't sushi for the kids - chicken karaage, gyoza - have all been consistently good. Tiny little place and can get super busy fast, so I've appreciated that they do take out. Parking is tough so often we've had to park a bit further on the street, or across the street, but it's not impossible to find something. Just a heads up, I suspect this is likely due to high demand and using a third party app, but our order is never ready when the app says it is. We've always had to wait another 10ish minutes after arriving. Not a huge deal to us and a trade off since we use Postmates in our mind (I prefer ordering online direct through restaurants whenever possible) but just an fyi to set your expectations.
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Shanna S.

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Kiriba is me & my partner's go-to sushi spot in the area (we live in Edmonds). Their featured rolls are great, we especially enjoy the Washington roll, and Poki roll. In recent months, we've started opting for nigiri or Chirashi bowls instead. Both are delicious. Highly recommend the seared salmon nigiri. I most commonly get takeout or delivery from Kiriba these days, but have dined-in the restaurant pre-pandemic. The inside of the restaurant is a smaller sized with humble but cozy setting. The staff is constantly courteous and kind.

Phillip C.

Yelp
My wife and I love this place! Cute little space, great staff, fair prices. Plus good, fresh fish. What more could you want?

jooae j.

Yelp
Love getting sushi rolls from Kiriba! Everything is so full of flavor. I always always get Tsunami Roll and it always always meets my expectations! If you love spicy and jalopeno you must try this roll!! Phoenix roll was so fresh and full of ocean flavor. Even Inari (tofu pocket filled with rice) was good because rice is so yummy.. Kiriba just made my day... Thank you...

Michael B.

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A Korean owned Japanese restaurant. Not so much authentic as more roll variations than nigiri sushi. But price is good for the quality of foods. I cant say their service was 5 stars but ok. Sometimes it's hard to find a parking near the restaurant.
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Audrey C.

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Looking for a quick bite to eat, I resorted on Yelp to look for a sushi place nearby. Kiriba was one of the first places to pop up on my list so I decided to explore their menu and give them a try. The rolls listed on their menu was nothing special and their pricing was a little higher than average. Nonetheless, I ordered the Phoenix roll and my sister ordered the Rainbow roll. Upon arrival, the place is a little small and eccentric to say the least. Located on 145th St., parking was very limited and difficult to navigate. My first impressions upon entering this establishment was that it looked like a converted house. The staff was very friendly and greeted me immediately. I then proceeded to give them my name and the hostess shuffled through several orders placed on the table beside her to look for mine. She then confirmed my name and handed me my order. The rolls were packed together, which was not what I would have preferred since the sauce from the Phoenix Roll seeped into the Rainbow Roll. Nonetheless, they were pretty average. The phoenix roll was mostly spicy and did not have much flavour. Overall, it's convenient but a little pricy.
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Lulenka R.

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Nice place! I ordered sushi to go and would love to come and to dine in! They're very fast and friendly and their sushi tastes amazing.
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Lily D.

Yelp
I came with my family of 4 on a Monday evening around 5:30pm. I wanted to place my kids order as soon as I walked in but was told to wait. They were super hungry after our flight in. Service was a bit slow there was about 3 tables & 2 servers. Food was just ok and on the pricier side especially small appetizer plates.
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French C.

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We come here regularly over the past few years. Everything is so delicious! Fish is of good quality, fried food is light and crispy (we've tried tempura shrimp/oysters/vegetables/soft shell crab), curry is flavorful. Service is always prompt and courteous. Price is reasonable. One of the best sushi places in North Seattle!
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Sarah G.

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This is our neighbourhood go to for sushi. The food is always excellent but the service can be slow because they are so busy so make sure you set aside enough time for your meal.

Sarah J.

Yelp
Best sushi in Seattle, hands-down! Really friendly staff and laid back atmosphere, fresh fish, nice presentation..
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Connie H.

Yelp
Wow!! Great place. I was in Seattle, killing some time and wanted to have some sushi... Found this little gem. It wasn't too busy (a Thursday afternoon) and I was able to just take a seat at the bar. I had quick service and ordered a super yummy roll, and some sake. Got my food quick! I saw in the reviews that it kinda looks like a house... And that is true and that was very helpful. Decent parking... I had no trouble. I will be back if I'm ever in the neighborhood again!

Randy B.

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We've been going to Kiriba for a few years now as the sushi is usually good and priced well. However, I must say that we've been disappointed lately because the rice has not been up to sushi quality. The last few times, almost all of the sushi just fell apart as the rice did not stick together. This is an absolute deal breaker for any reputable sushi restaurant. Hoping they can fix this problem.
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Doris W.

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Finally got to try this place this past weekend! I have come by before with friends but the wait was too long for our liking last time, so we left. But this past Friday, we decided to wait for a table, 20 min wait, and it was a great dinner and worth it! Parking: has always been full. They have a few, like 4-5 spots, in front of the restaurant, and them more along the side. But it seems to always be full. I parked further down the street. Wish they had better parking! We ordered: - Takoyaki - seaweed salad - edemame - Red Dragon Roll - a roll with shrimp tempura in it - another roll that had a smoked fish in it The takoyaki was delicious! I am always excited when there is takoyaki on the menu! I really enjoyed my Red Dragon Roll that had spicy tuna inside and tuna on top. Out of the 3 rolls we had my least favorite was the smoked fish one, I think I prefer my fish raw. Plus it had too much Sriracha on it. The restaurant isn't big and I would say isn't the greatest for large groups. The staff were friendly.
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Nicole D.

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This little gem is hiding in a small little yellow house of off NE 145th. Their rolls are affordable and delicious with our favorites being the Poki Roll and the Red Dragon. After hearing from a friend that gunkanmaki is incredibly tasty and hard to find, we had to try it once we spotted it on the menu. The spicy salmon and spicy scallop gunkanmakis are out of this world and are a must try. The seared salmon toro nigiri melts in your mouth and the price is a steal for that cut. The staff are super nice and make you feel welcome!
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Mimi N.

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Oiiii, this is one cute little sushi spot :) Located in the Greenwood area, in a small house like structure, is Kiriba Sushi that serves yummy rolls and such. Came here for dinner and ordered: Pacific Roll: Highly recommend this roll since it's a bit different from the typical rolls. Loaded with fried calamari, smoked salmon, avocado, hamachi, and tuna, this roll is quite the mouthful when you bite into it. Love it! Nigiri: Overall, everything tasted relatively fresh and portion sized was good. Had the salmon, seared salmon, eel, and tamago. Mayo crab meat: Not a fan of this dish....too much mayo and not enough texture of the crab meat Miso Soup: fairly tasty! Not too salty nor bland. Definitely would suggest eating this with your yummy sushi As for service, staff was pretty friendly. The wait time was a bit long for the food. Love the intimate atmosphere and overall, it was a pleasant dining experience. Definitely would recommend checking out this place if downtown Seattle sushi is too far.

Wendy L.

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My family and I have been eating here for over 7 years. The service is friendly and efficient. The sushi is fresh and their options are varied and creative. Since covid started the amount of delivery orders has increased substantially. It's just something to consider when eating in or picking up. I usually order Chirashi which is a sashimi assortment with a choice of roll. Love their food and the location is easy to get to and find parking for.