Mikan Sushi Bento

It's a similar concept to other sushi places - you pick up the sushi rolls that you want, buffet-style, and pay by the pound Unfortunately, I found this place to be a lot worse than the other one I've been to with this style - FOB Sushi Bar The problems started with the sushi rice. It felt very dry, like it had either been cooked with not enough water, or more likely, it had been sitting out there for a while In fact, a lot of the rolls I saw felt like they had been made a while ago and been sitting there. there just wasn't the demand for them to constantly be making new batches of sushi. Comparing this against the other sushi bar, where new rolls would come out extremely frequently The options are also pretty limited - there's only about 10 or so different types of rolls to choose from - and nothing except sushi. There's also no real choices of sauces except a packet of soy sauce The fish was okay - the shrimp tempura had a decent crunch, and the crab wasn't bad - but I wasn't a fan of the seared salmon. It felt gray-ish rather than pink The price was the only positive thing - it ended up being around $9 for the five pieces that I got, which is pretty good. I would've gotten more, but none of the other rolls looked that enticing Overall, the concept seems decent in theory, as proven by FOB Sushi Bar, it can be successful, but this place does not do it well. 4/10

A really tasty experience! We got the salmon and spicy tuna poke bowl as well as the Mikan roll. The fish is so fresh and I didn’t have to wait long for my food. Both were perfectly flavored (not too salty or spicy). I definitely will be coming back again!

The owner was really friendly and kind! I ordered some sushi and edamame. The owner gave me the miso soup and salad complimentary! Everything was really fresh and delicious.

I got the gzoya ( potstickers ) veg and i liked them. They are for $12 There are good seating space in the area.

Exceeded all expectations!!! Modest presentation of a walk up sushi bar gives way to thick rolls with large cuts of fish. Had a crab and avocado roll with seared salmon layered on top, and it was legitimately the best roll I've had in multiple years! Had the kindest young man making sushi with care behind the bar that clearly enjoyed his new working environment. I got to speak with the highly ambitious owner, and he is clearly the type of person that inspires the people around them that he touches each day. 😊 This is officially my new favorite sushi spot, and my new favorite spot in SLU!!!

Great sushi at decent prices. Owner was able to serve our party of four even though we came in 15 minutes before close. Highly recommend coming here. Omakase sushi bento was a great deal.

Ordered the Chirashi bowl with the Bento, absolutely gas. The quality of the food was an insane deal for the price. It was a slow Tuesday when I came by and the chef let me know where each fish was sourced, and he even went out of his way to check in on me to make sure the food was good. (Not pictured is the miso soup I devoured)

I very rarely leave reviews (only in exceptional cases whether good or bad) and I must say today I had one of the nicest interactions I have had at a culinary establishment and some really great food. I ordered a miso soup after work (I was tired and hungry and just wanted something warm). Due to an issue with the computer system (not their fault in any way), my order had not shown up on the screen. I was engrossed in something for work, but I looked at the time and noticed some time had passed. As my order was just the soup, something I hadn't expected to take long, I went to inquire. The person that was behind the counter (shout out to the incredible Borito) was the most kind about the situation. Not only did he apologize wholeheartedly for how long I had to wait (I really didn't mind and it was not all that long, a bit over 20 minutes) and stop what he was doing immediately to get me my soup, but took it upon himself to make me two hand rolls as an apology for my wait (after asking me what my favorite seafood was) and asked me to come back to let him know how my food was. Of course, the food was just as incredible as Borito is a server. One of the best miso soups in the seattle area and good quality fish. I really enjoyed myself, will be coming back, and will be recommending to everyone I know.

I finally tried Mikan Bento at around 12:30 on a Thursday. There were quite a few people but it wasn't overly crowded. The space is shared with bleuwitches. Immediately after walking in, we saw the sushi bar, which I didn't realize they had! You can pick your rolls and pay by weight (?) I assume, and it seemed like a good deal. I wanted poke so I ordered on their tablet. The poke took quite a few minutes to come out. Price wise, $14 for a poke bowl is pretty good! It's a decent amount of food too. Definitely a good place to stop!

Mikan is a great spot for on the go sushi. I ordered the omakase bento which comes with miso soup, edamame salads, veggie gyoza, chef's choice 7 pc sushi, and Mikan roll. I was definitely feeling stuffed after the meal. The sushi was great, feels fresh with the right consistency for rice. The downside is that it is slow to get your order, expect 20-30min wait. There are seating area next to the shop in the common area shared with other businesses.

Food - Sushi is alright, but is barely a step above convenience store sushi in my opinion. Tried their matcha panna cotta, which surprisingly wasn't too bad. Pretty heavy matcha flavor with a very jiggly consistency. Would say it's not quite a panna cotta, but was still a nice dessert. Service - self service which is nice and fairly fast Ambiance - no seating directly at the shop but it's in Fairview Market Hall, so you can sit anywhere else

Wanted to get some easy food to get at the waterfront and wanted to try this place out. You order at a tablet and then they let you know when your order is ready, I think you're supposed to get a text but they just saw me and told me. The spot is nice in the slu food hall right across from bleuwiches which I believe shares workers / owners as I saw people working go back and forth between the two. The food I got was good, also a lot. I liked the yuzu paste on top. The guy also gave me a free miso included which was super nice! I'll have to go back and try more food as I was kind of in a rush to grab the food and eat it.

Came here on a weekday for dinner. We ordered at the kiosk and then waited for our food in the lobby. Took about 20-30minutes for the food to come out, but maybe they're working out kinks because they just opened? We got the chirashi, sushi rolls and the sweet potato with creme brûlée topping. The fish was really fresh and the owner was friendly but minus one star because the rice was hard and so was the sweet potato. I think the dessert would have been better if the sweet potato was whipped for mashed and then topped with the creme brûlée. Overall, a nice spot to open in that market hall! Hopefully they do well because I'm such a fan of bleuwiches!

My coworker and I came here for lunch this past week. We meant to try Mikan earlier for dinner when they first opened in March, but they were only open until 3 or 4pm originally. They have since extended their hours from 10:30am to 8:30pm Monday through Saturday. I agree with other reviewers that they are under the same ownership as Bleuwiches, which shares the same space. Mikan Bento has about 20 different traditional and signature rolls. I will note that many of their rolls are fusion, and not traditional (such as the kimchi roll and Mikan roll which has mango/orange dressing). They also serve poke, bento boxes, chirashi, and sushi platters. My coworker and I shared two of their signature rolls: the RAINBOW ROLL ($16) and the SEATTLE VOLCANO ROLL ($15). They also have a new buffet style sushi counter where you can pick out different rolls and put them in your box (I'm not sure how much this option costs, but I think it's priced by weight like FOB Sushi in Westlake). The RAINBOW ROLL (8 pieces) was decent. The albacore, salmon, and avocado were fresh and the rice was just the right consistency and taste. I always love the variety of fish in rainbow rolls, and this one did not disappoint. However, the shrimp was a little dry (also shrimp was not listed as one of the ingredients in the roll). The SEATTLE VOLCANO ROLL (8 pieces) had a nice kick to it from the gochujang. The tempura was nice and crispy as well and I liked the touch of fried onion. The only reason I am giving them 3 instead of 4 stars is that service was extremely slow. It took at least 20 minutes to get our order after ordering at the kiosk. There was a line of people who had done the buffet and were waiting to pay too. Similar to Bleuwiches, they are short on help with only two workers cooking, taking orders, and running the register. Despite their slogan of "Fresh Fish. Fast Bites," you definitely cannot be in a rush. They do not have seating, but you can eat in the Fairview 400 common area or take your sushi to go. TIP: They have HH after 2pm with an all you can eat sushi special for $15.99 (not sure if it's only offered on certain days or for a limited time, but not a bad deal considering one signature sushi roll is $15). I assume it's the buffet sushi, but I could be wrong... Overall: 3.5/5 for food, 2.5/5 for service

Exceeded all expectations!!! Modest presentation of a walk up sushi bar gives way to thick rolls with large cuts of fish. Had a crab and avocado roll with seared salmon layered on top, and it was legitimately the best roll I've had in multiple years! Had the kindest young man making sushi with care behind the bar that clearly enjoyed his new working environment. I got to speak with the highly ambitious owner, and he is clearly the type of person that inspires the people around them that he touches each day. This is officially my new favorite sushi spot, and my new favorite spot in SLU!!!

The sushi was very tasty, though perhaps a bit too much seaweed on the vegan roll I tried. I came to meet a friend for lunch but I spent a lot of time waiting for my order which was a bit disappointing since she had a limited time to meet. They did give me a a free green tea because their water machine was broken and I asked for water while waiting, so that was nice. The staff were all very kind but I think they probably had too many carry outs. The all you can eat by the pound sushi was also pretty picked over so if you're planning on that, I'd go early as they may or may not replenish it after noon. They're across from bleuwiches so the seating is the same for all the places in the Fairview building.

New spot at 400 Fairview in the food hall. Amazing sushi not expecting this in a food hall. extremely fresh product, real Crab instead of K Crab in the rolls which are made to order. Will be back to this super cute spot the team was friendly and helpful. Will be back

Newly Opened, located inside Fairview Market Hall, in South Lake Union and is perfect for weekday lunch or to grab a quick sushi platter or bento box! Great quality & quantity for the price! They have so many options to choose from even as a vegan/vegetarian. So many vegan sushi options and all were so good!! Grand opening offers on 18th & 19th March.. spin the wheel to get a free dish or a gift card

Ordered 4 rolls. One guy making the sushi. Trying his hardest but it's been 45 minutes....strongly suggest hiring more staff. Almost canceled my order twice...nope....3 times now. Food looks great but be prepared to wait an hour. Update:: all right so this kid is learning from his dad. It seems like... Super sweet kid, his dad is great. They're doing a great job. Four stars

I ordered Mikan Sushi Bento and it was good portion ( for two of us) and tasty! It took a bit of waiting time so the boss gave me two rolls for free which were also delicious. Will visit again. Recommend order for pick up 30min ahead of time to allow prep time as it seems the restaurant is newly opened so still a bit short staffed.

Chirashi bowl is fresh. Fish does not taste frozen. Very flavorful. Prior reviews noted long wait, but I came here on a Tuesday night and waited maybe 5-10 min max for the food. Chef is very friendly. Seating is available but limited. Good value!

It was really good, all the ingredients tasted fresh and the people working were nice