Sushi Kanpai

Great vibe, great service, great value, good rolls. Went for a weekday lunch, and got 2x rolls (with miso soup) and a green tea iced tea all for $23 with tax. The place is nicely decorated and clean, staff welcoming and friendly. The rolls were good, the rice was a little bigger/fluffier than ideal for a sushi roll, but still tastes very good. Would certainly recommend for a nice, filling lunch - especially at the reasonable prices.

Lunch bento options are a great deal, service is always really quick and polite. Sushi 3 roll lunch combo (big rolls!) with miso is about as much as a single special roll at ~$22. Their fish is really fresh, especially the salmon, so good!

The pork bulgogi was the best I've ever tried. I have been to Korea and this one tops any place I've been to in Korea that serves spicy bulgogi. I gave the service a 4 because the server was kinda rude because I asked her if they have beef bulgogi. In Korea they do. She got offended when I asked her, idk why.... The atmosphere was pleasant.

We went on the friday after New year around 7ish and found a table immediately. I am not sure if it was due to the holiday week. Miso is to order and not complimentary. The gentleman who served us was friendly but pushy. He wasn't ready to give us more time to go through the entire menu. We ordered the following - gyoza, Mr Jalapeno, Lobster - Baked Roll, Heart attack and Golden Cali (we prefer cooked sushis). Foodwise all was good. You can definitely try this place out.

Definitely a decent option if you’re in this part of town. The sushi was quite affordable because we were there during happy hour. The sushi was overall what you’d expect. Nothing absolutely outstanding, but well worth the price. However, the staff were very friendly and quite helpful.

This quiet place tucked away in an unsuspecting corner of First Hill is a perfect balance between comfortable and delicious. We went 90 minutes before closing and it was really mellow vibes, the food came quick and was crafted extremely well, prices were rather affordable for the area. They have a wonderful sake selection that is very well detailed for the newcomers to find exactly what they’re looking for. This place has both baked and fried sushi as well as traditional roles. My favorites were the Heart Attack and Crispy Alaska! The fried ice cream is also great! They have a Demon Slayer Sake that was just delightful. This place is perfect for solo dining, group dining and intimate settings.

Everything about this place is amazing. The rolls are delicious, the decor is exquisite, and the waitress exceptional. I’m in town a couple days before sailing to Alaska and so glad to stumble upon this unique gem. 5+ stars

A good place for a quick dinner. We had sushi rolls from special menu: Kanpai and Hawaii. Kanpai was slightly bigger size, but Hawaii’s sushi set was perfect. We had some green tea and it was nice and light dinner.

Recently moved to the area and was craving sushi. Found this because it was walkable and it was great! Came just in time for happy hour, and their menu was big for a happy hour! The main female server was working hard, very attentive, and kind. Food was tasty, and prices were just about average for sushi. Favorite dishes were the tuna poke nachos and classic Philadelphia roll. They had plenty of seating available. I'm looking forward to coming back! Please support this hard working business!

This place is hidden gem in downtown seattle(first hill) area. I love their Happy hour. All you have to do is order at least one drink and then you can order everything on their hh menu. Check out their hh menu from 4-7pm. You wont be disappointed. Their portion is huge for hh menu. :0 Ive been here so many times and their service was always excellent. Ive almost tried everything on their menu. Everything is good. But my favorite item that I must order when i eat here is baked mussels, tuna chips.

We went on the friday after New year around 7ish and found a table immediately. I am not sure if it was due to the holiday week. Miso is to order and not complimentary. The gentleman who served us was friendly but pushy. He wasn't ready to give us more time to go through the entire menu. We ordered the following - gyoza, Mr Jalapeno, Lobster - Baked Roll, Heart attack and Golden Cali (we prefer cooked sushis). Ambience was good. Foodwise all was good. You can definitely try this place out. Parking is on street and is paid parking.

Tried Sushi Kanpai on a whim, and it was delicious! Reasonable prices and well packaged. Really like that the Udon noodles, tempura, and broth were all packaged separately. Be very careful with the broth if you're doing take out/delivery, it was extremely hot to the point I was concerned the container wouldn't survive the trip back to my place. The vegetable and shrimp tempura was well made, not too much batter. The gyoza may look like the kind you'd get from H Mart/District H's freezer section, but they were delicious and pretty well portioned with the meat. Will definitely try again!

Good selection on the HH menu. You need to buy a drink (of any kind) before you can order off the HH menu but the service was speedy and attentive. The sushi was pretty good. I wish they'd had more vegetarian options though. It was a very cozy and pretty restaurant and very clean too. I'd definitely come back for the HH menu.

I usually get sushi Kanpai for lunch at work. Service is decent for to-go orders, they are ready quickly and on-time, nice enough, and more often than not they pay attention to any special notes I add. I have notice a decline in the quality of the food the last few months, however. I don't know whether to attribute to the business trying to save money, or the quality that is available for them to purchase, but I do miss the better quality that I experienced the year prior. I do not frequent nearly as much as I used to for this reason.

This lunch place is close to Polyclinic with easy parking. Excellent attentive service with huge menu and a lot of variety. The portions are generous, I had the white rice with vegetables and spicy sauce, The chestnut dessert sounds wonderful for our next week

Sushi Kanpai was selected by an area office the location, menu, and customer service are superb. I greatly appreciate the bento style to go covered to go plates; this made it easier to transport and unpack. The office staff were all very happy with their selections, and raved about the sushi. Be mindful of the ongoing construction going on around it, if parking becomes challenging there's a parking lot across the street that can be utilized. I will definitely utilize Sushi Kanpai again, and highly recommend!

Service was amazing, Food was fresh and amazing. Ambiance was refreshing. I loved my experience here and would definitely come back when I am in Seattle! Sorry I started eating before I remembered to take a picture..

A hidden gem sushi restaurant in Seattle, great ambiance, great customer service and happy hour menu. I love the fact they serve big pieces of fresh sashimi, mussels are a must, so delicious. Great value also.

The service was excellent! I hd a seaweed salad and rainbow roll, both were great! Prices good too.

This place is pretty close to the two hospital and it's quite busy during lunch. I've been here before but it's been really long time ago Anyways, I ordered takeout and thought it was ok. Portion for the price is pretty good as each thing comes with a miso soup and each dish was around $10-13. Lunch roll combo (2 rolls): we got the salmon skin roll and the shrimp tempura roll for this. I was surprised at how the shrimp tempura roll was made as it's not your typical way. Both roll was probably my least favorite. The Crispiness from each roll was gone and it has a more chewier taste. The flavor was subpar. Lunch special ( 6piece sushi + California roll): the california roll was kinda bland for my taste. The sushi was ok, it was standard, nothing really stood out. Katsu bento: this came with rice, California roll, veggie tempura, a small salad. This was pretty good. I definitely like the veggie tempura the most as it was filled with veggies than the Tempura portion. The katsu would have been good if the meat/cut was bigger/thicker. Overall, it was ok.

We were at PAX convention/ labor day weekend and usually all the restos around the SCC is pretty jammed packed. But not this one! So we were here on a Saturday around 8pm. We didn't order alot i think just enough for each of us. The food was gooud however I thought the shrimp tempura were a bit srmall. But taste wise it's great. Teriyaki sauce was also good.

Service here is definitely top-tier. The workers were very attentive and accommodating, even though we came in a bit late. We decided to order their Sashimi Dinner Box and while it was a great price, you get what you pay for. It came with 10 pieces of sashimi (Tuna, Salmon, Octopus, Yellowtail, Albacore? I couldn't exactly tell), 4 pieces of Nigiri, a simple tuna roll, a side of rice, seaweed salad, and shrimp & vegetable tempura. I believe everyone is offered miso soup regardless. The tuna roll and seaweed salad just tasted a bit off to me, and the sashimi just didn't seem that great. We also ordered a baked salmon roll that was just wayyy too creamy and heavy. We didn't finish the last 3 pieces cause it just made us felt sick from the heaviness of the sauces. We did have friends who ordered their other rolls and really enjoyed it, so maybe it was just what we chose. It seems like they specialize in rolls rather than fresh sashimi, based on their reviews. While I most likely wouldn't go out of my way to come here again the next time I'm in Seattle, I would probably enjoy it as a local.

Perfect gem in First Hill! Great happy hour special when purchasing a beverage, and great service as well! Chill, quiet place on weekdays - perfect quick date night spot.

Came for lunch during work and it was a good choice for a nice seated meal. The ambiance is warm and not too casual, and the service was friendly. I liked that they had lots of lunch specials, ranging from bento boxes to sushi rolls. I ordered the two roll and miso soup lunch offering (chose salmon skin roll and yellowtail rolls). The rolls were very flavorful and I'm looking forward to trying more things here.

This is my all time favorite sushi spot in Seattle. I love it here, I love that it is low key and always makes great sushi! My favorite roll is the crunchy dynamite roll, it's soooooo good!

Stopped in here after some business at Swedish for lunch. Wonderful selection of options from bento to poke to sushi. We opted for the shrimp/veggie tempura bento and a dragon roll. The dragon roll was outstanding and the bento box included so much good food for the price. Our food came in 10 minutes or less. It was good, affordable, and had a comfortable atmosphere. Will definitely come back when we're in town!

One of my favorite places to order from. I typically order delivery and the food always comes fresh and hot. The miso soup taste great. The sashimi is fresh and well prepared with great portions. The tempura vegetables are crisp and fried to perfection. The edamame has the right amount of saltiness and the sushi rolls are delicious. Lastly, the rice is some of the best rice I've had. Definitely will continue to order more from here.

Best sushi I've ever had!!!! It melted in your mouth. Everything was so fresh and it was such a nice place! Very clean and staff were very kind and fast. Would highly highly recommend.

Discovered this while visiting the PolyClinic. It's literally located across from the PolyClinic. Ambiance: clean and typical Japanese restaurant Service: 4 --nice staff and it was quick Quality: 5 --tastes fresh and it was delicious. Rice was at room temperature as it should be and the sauce was excellent. We ordered rainbow and Kanpai roll Price: 3 --it was kinda small for a $15 dollar roll. See picture. For over $30 I was still hungry Would we come back, yes would like to get the dine in experience and see if how other rolls taste.

For this restaurant, I think it's delicious, but a bit pricey, good service, fast food, no need to wait long ..

I was surprised by the high average for this place.... and perhaps we just had a uniquely bad experience. Also, as a caveat, our food was delivered via Uber Eats, and I don't blame the restaurant for how bad the nigiri looked when it arrived. It doesn't really bother me as long as it tastes good anyway. We ordered the shrimp tempura, a California roll, a Black Dragon Roll, saba nigiri, and ikura nigiri. Where do I start. The tempura was probably the only okay thing that we ordered. It wasn't bad, it wasn't good, it just was. The saba on the saba nigiri was also commendable. It had a good vinegar marinade and the fish by itself was delicious. Further, I appreciated that they packaged things separate instead of trying to stuff all the rolls and nigiri into one container. Lastly, they were very generous with the ginger which is always a bonus. Unfortunately, there are no further positives to add. The worse part about the sushi we ordered was the rice used to make the ikura and saba nigiri. It was perhaps the worst sushi rice I've eaten. For one, it was not truly sushi rice as it had absolutely no discernible rice vinegar flavor. Secondly, it was under-cooked and on the tougher side. The last part took me a while to figure out but I finally did.... THEY CLEARLY DID NOT RINSE THE RICE TO REMOVE THE STARCH BEFORE THEY COOKED IT. I could not believe that. It's been so long since I've tasted that starchy flavor on rice but someone at that restaurant tonight was either lazy or lacked basic training. Aside from the above, the Black Dragon Roll was the blandest roll that I've tasted in some time. Again, this may have been due to the use of starchy rice that overpowers everything else, but yah, even the unagi lacked the typical teriyaki flavor. I hate to say but this was the worst of the 7 or 8 Seattle sushi restaurants we've eaten at in the past 5 weeks. Even Tenei, which served cooked saba on their nigiri gets a higher rating than this place.

First time, and I loved it. Great rolls and ambiance. Definitely recommend for dinner, or lunch. Really enjoyed there happy hour menu.

The signature rolls are really good but the baked salmon roll stood out the most. We went during happy hour prices are regular compared to other sushi restaurants, but require you to buy a beverage per person when ordering off happy hour. The service was regular but the food was outstanding.

I stayed away because this place is pricey but it's actually great!! The portions are larger than you'd expect and the food is really really good! It was also packed when I visited so its pretty popular! Staff is super nice as well!

Bought a bunch of sushi and assorted dishes for a teenager birthday party. We took the good stuff aka toro, etc. and left the classics aka California roll, etc. for the kids. We were very satisfied. Expectations were neither particularly high or low but Sushi Kanpai delivered.

Great for takeout, the food is well packaged and fast. Their specialty rolls are creative and tasty. I love the baked salmon. Not the best spicy tuna roll I've had, but still good. You probably won't love it if you're a frequent sushi eater, but I still recommend this place.

One word DELICIOUS ! They use real crab in the Alaska roll which I really prefer, also they gave me nice thick slices of fresh salmon! I'm in love with this place and they're wonderful customer service!

The food here is pretty good. I've been a few times as I live nearby. Few dishes I've tried -- salmon teriyaki entree, an assortment of rolls, their special sashimi offering. My main complaint is that the quantity of food is just way too low for the price they charge. I don't ever feel full after eating a meal here, and that is a frustrating feeling.

Our senior friends live in Skyline nearby. We came from the Eastside to eat with them. First time there. Many Skyline residents were dining. It was our first time there but recommended by our friends because of the proximity to their place. They had not ate there either before. We started with draft beer and Otokoyama sake. We chose some chicken teriyaki, beef Udon, an obento box with many items and Okamase sushi. Good variety and perfect balance for three seniors and a young adult. I wish I took photos which I normally do but we wanted to enjoy each other. Very good food and service.

Probably the worst sushi I've ever had. Smelled of fish upon walking in the door. Sushi was warm firm and had a foul taste. I do not recommend. Grocery store sushi is better.

Oh my... I'm kind of a sushi snob. Their crunchy shrimp roll is to die for. Are used to live across the street and walk over and eat it a couple times a week. 10 years later it's still just as delicious. I was so disappointed that my recent visit to Seattle they were closed for lunch. But go and order the crunchy shrimp roll. With a side of spicy mayonnaise and eel sauce of course.

Good food and friendly staff! I got the chicken katsu, hoji cha tea, and green tea ice cream. Super relaxing atmosphere and it was nice to eat some comfort food

I have been eating at Sushi Kanpai for years. At one point, I was immensely addicted to the baked salmon rolls, and had eaten over $3k's worth. No kidding, they're that good, with a wonderful blend of heat, a mild spice, and a true house specialty -- I used to order them 3 at a time! I've had hot rolls elsewhere but this is my fave. I've since cut back and gone to try other rolls, like the spider roll (also shown here) is my fave for how they prepare it so crisply. Over time, I suspect my life partner and I have tried almost ALL the dishes on the menu. It's refreshing to have their sushi and sashimi with hot green tea, and the overall atmosphere tends to be on the quieter side. Various music may be playing, but it's not too loud. While occasionally they have an "off day", the overall consistency of the speed, service, and sheer deliciousness has been superb. The owner and staff are kind and attentive, and though there have been changes over time, they remember my tastes. Right now we're getting pickup orders during quarantine, and I hope Sushi Kanpai stays in business and prospers for a long time!

Family owned, who don't love that! Cute restaurant and the father prepared the sushi! Nice portions worth the price. Plus they have an amazing happy hour and good family service.

I've come here on several occasions for both dine in and take out and have never been disappointed. This is what seems to be a Korean run sushi joint but don't let that deter you - the sushi is great here. They have a great happy hour menu which I usually get for some great cheap rolls. My favorite are the salmon roll, broiled eel roll and wasabi hamachi roll. Staff are courteous and friendly. I've never had to wait long or at all to be seated. Pretty quiet establishment. Will definitely be coming back for drinks and more with friends.

Found this cute little sushi spot and decided to try it out. Food was alright. Tuna wasn't fresh. We order the first round of nigiri and rolls and it took a while to be prepared. Then we ordered a second sound of sushi and it took over 30mins for our food to be brought to the table. I don't know if they were short staffed or not. We were there a total of 1.5 hours, and spent 20 minutes of that actually eating. Not to mention we spent $130 for the two of us........

Went to this place while looking at schools with my daughter. Had dinner and loved the food. Came back on a solo business trip, and still was awesome! Highly recommend it for their sake collection, fresh sashimi and great rolls!

Mmmm mmmmm mmmmm. Sushi Kanpai has a fantastic happy hour that goes until 7pm! I've actually never ordered off the regular menu as the HH menu holds such a great selection. It's been over a year since I've eaten here last (we moved away) but still so consistently good. Tonight, my fiancé and I ordered: seaweed salad, chicken & pork gyoza, salmon sashimi, eel roll, shrimp roll, spicy tuna tempura roll, a beer and a glass of wine....all for $55 including tip!! In my book that is a total steal, especially in Seattle! The staff here is very nice and attentive, keeping my water glass full the whole time, which I truly appreciate. Every time I go out for sushi I always ask for extra ginger (I probably love that sushi ginger more than the actual sushi) and our server happily brought me a generously stacked little bowl too. :)

Very good sushi , am very pleased . The food and service can't complain and dessert even better

Having confidence that you are actually getting what you are ordering at a restaurant is important. At sushi restaurants it is especially important. In other words, integrity. Had a bad experience ordering from here via Uber Eats. Ordered the spicy crunch roll. Per the menu, "snow crab meat, cucumber, spicy tuna, crab meat, and crunchy tempura flakes." What I actually got in the roll was fake crab (krab) even though crab meat is listed not once, but twice on the menu. In addition to this surprise, the roll had an off fishy smell and flavor. Never again! Stay away!

I used to come here all the time when I lived a few blocks away, but that was 7-8 years ago and I really haven't been by much since. But I had to run an errand at the vet next door this evening and decided to stop in. Very glad I did, because I had forgotten how good it is. High quality sushi and sake served quickly from friendly staff. Atmosphere is pleasing and quiet. Music tonight was folksy covers of 80s and 90s pop songs. This is really a nice spot and I wish I was in the area more often for an excuse to stop in.

Yowwwwzer! Cheers to another happy hour sushi place that is pretty comparable to well known places like Umi / Wasabi / Japonessa / etc. Located at the edge of Caphill / downtown, this sweet little spot serves some excellent happy hour options for sushi/sushi rolls. :) Came here with a group of friends for a birthday dinner and overall, it was a nice experience. Pros: -For large groups: I highly recommend putting in reservations! Especially if you go during happy hour since the place gets busy quick. -Private dining area: There's a small section of the restaurant that gets sectioned off for groups -Split Checks: Cheers to our server being able to split the checks for my party of 12 -Sushi Rolls: Plenty of unique options. I really dig the Paradise roll and the salmon sushi -Quantity & Quality: Big, fresh, and definitely filling, Sushi Kanpai did a great job with sushi /sushi rolls. Also, presentation was on point and worthy of Insta-gramming -Parking: Street & nearby lots -Happy Hour: Available on the weekends too!!!!!!!! -Overall, this is a pretty quiet and chill place to hang out with friends/dates Cons: -Mandatory drink order per person if you want hh prices for the food -Service was a weeeee bit slow and our server forgot a few orders, but overall, not too bad This place definitely = multiple visits in the future as there are so many other items to try out.

Happy hour FTW! Stopped in on a whim after craving sushi, so glad we found this gem. Luckily we made it just in time for their happy hour. The restaurant is smaller but romantically dim with Japanese touches throughout, they have a beautiful oversized kimono hanging above a table right when you enter. This would be a great date spot! Going back to the menu, I was ecstatic to see that you could order ANY beverage (even non alcoholic, I ordered green tea) and receive the HH prices. We couldn't pass it up and almost ordered everything off the menu! Our polite server was very attentive to our needs and checked on us regularly. The food was so delectable, I loved how everything was so fresh yet satisfied every craving. We tried the steamed gyoza, Katsu, croquettes, variety of sushi rolls (my favorite was the Wasabi Hamachi!), shrimp tempura and more. Sushi lover? Try this place out!

This has been my favorite delivery spot since I found them at the beginning of Covid. It's always delivered packaged great, tastes amazing and the staff has proven to be awesome! Fully recommend!

What can I say? I'm not sure how this place has 4 stars. Worst sushi rice I have ever seen. Literally mush, could not distinguish grains at all. Sushi rice should be cooked just right and well seasoned. This rice was mush and not seasoned at all. Got the California roll and shrimp roll. California roll was just a Kani imitation crab stick, a few small slivers of cucumber and avocado. Shrimp roll barely had any shrimp mostly rice and some avocado. I hate complaining to any chef but this was just bad. Asked them to take both rolls off of the bill. Also had edemame which were microwaved instead of steamed with regular salt. Pretty basic. Overall even with happy hour pricing it was not worth it. Although, girlfriend had the yellowtail sashimi and it was OK. Large pieces of fish but not well cut, they use large pieces to make up for lack of quality. Decent sushi rice is just so basic for sushi I feel, even supermarkets can get it right.

Sushi Kanpai offers incredibly friendly service and meticulous detail to their dishes! Their baked salmon roll and paradise roll continues to be my all time favorite in all of Seattle. :) They are very attentive to removing ingredients from dishes if requested! (Something that many other places may forget to do). My fiancé and I are repeat customers and look forward to sitting in our booth again when things are back to normal. Thank you, Sushi Kanpai!

My absolute favorite sushi place in Seattle. Best staff ever too! Get their spicy tuna roll!!! Great happy hour too