Mashiko Japanese Restaurant
Japanese restaurant · Genesee
4725 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Highlights
Sustainable sushi & sake in a relaxed spot with an open kitchen
Sustainable sushi & sake in a relaxed spot with an open kitchen
"This sushi joint in West Seattle is as West Seattle as it gets—shaggy, but still kind of fancy. Most importantly, the seafood is top notch and there’s a range of experiences (including six different omakases) you don’t often find around town. The relaxed dining room with a large aquarium is good for couples sharing rolls and sake, or the occasional family that wants an upgrade from Ivar’s. We like sidling up to the bar for the seven-course Sushi-Ya omakase that has a steady pace, highlighted by melt-in-your-mouth nigiri. Like paddleboarding on the Sound or your first Wordle try, deciding exactly how to do Mashiko can be a little overwhelming at first, but it’s also half the fun." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley, gabe guarente
"This West Seattle sushi spot works for a cool, relaxed retreat after an Alki beach day. They do the basics well thanks to a light touch with seasonings, and it’s a great option if you want a choose-your-own-adventure omakase or just a few expertly-crafted sushi rolls a la carte. We like sidling up to the bar for the seven-course Sushi-Ya omakase that has a steady pace but doesn’t feel rushed, highlighted by melt-in-your-mouth nigiri. The reliable AC is just a bonus." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley, gabe guarente
"This sushi joint in West Seattle is as West Seattle as it gets—shaggy, but still kind of fancy. Most importantly, the seafood is top notch and there’s a range of experiences (including seven different omakases) you don’t often find around town. The relaxed dining room with a large aquarium is good for couples sharing rolls and sake, or the occasional family that wants an upgrade from Ivar’s. We like sidling up to the bar for the seven-course Sushi-Ya omakase that has a steady pace, highlighted by melt-in-your-mouth nigiri. And at $65 per person, the Maki omakase provides solid value. Like paddleboarding or your first Wordle try, deciding exactly how to do Mashiko can be a little overwhelming at first, but it’s also half the fun." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley, gabe guarente
"A Seattle restaurant where the chef originally developed the same Midwest-focused, sustainability-minded sushi approach that he later brought to metro Detroit, establishing the sourcing formula and philosophy that defined his later work." - Ashok Selvam
"A West Seattle sushi restaurant emphasizing sustainability in its seafood program and contemporary sushi preparations." - Eater Staff
