Sushi Licious

This spot was once a Katsu burger joint but has reopened as a modern Japanese restaurant. The staff is super friendly, and the prices are reasonable. Where else can you find ramen under $15 in Seattle? Since they just opened, there were a few minor hiccups, but that's totally understandable. If you're after a casual sushi place that's also your wallet friendly, do check out this place!

Ordered the miso ramen and fried spicy tuna roll, both were DELICIOUS. They were the perfect portions and priced accordingly. Since they are a newer restaurant, they gave me a sample of the garlic fried chicken and it was AMAZING. Great service and staff. I have already gone back because it was so good.

During their soft opening, I came here with a group of 16 people on a Sunday night around 5pm and the restaurant was more or less able to support our group. I had called ahead, so they were expecting us and there was no wait. People were able to trickle in on their own time. The prices were reasonable and the restaurant helped me put tables together so everyone could be by each other. The bill at the end was around $400 with the included gratuity, so each person spent around $27, with some ordering more and some ordering less. They could not separate the check which is understandable, and out of all the orders, only one roll seemed to be missing. Ballard has a few sushi options within blocks of one another and while I like Sam’s Sushi which is down the street, I would likely never be able to bring a group of this size (16) to all sit close to one another there. The layout of one of Katsu Burger’s former homes is open and when we were there, all windows and doors were wide open, which seemed to create the illusion of even more space. They have WiFi. I may bring another group here but it will be a smaller group since as of now, they cannot do separate checks, which is once again to be expected for a group of this size.

This place is so lovely. The baked mushrooms were exquisite, sushi had the most tender and perfect rice, portions were incredibly generous. Boneless fried chicken was flavorful, juicy, and very crunchy on the outside. Even the veggies in the udon were al dente. Several photos are half eaten, because we just couldn't help ourselves. The chef really knows what he's doing here. Even the gossip behind us was hilarious. Something about a husband being left for their house boy? I'll take seconds of that tea any day. Loved the decor as well. We will be back many times.

The kindest staff and delicious food - across the range of their reasonable priced menu! Nigiri was super fresh, fried chicken was excellent and spicy tuna roll was sizeable. We’re so lucky to have this new restaurant in the neighborhood and can’t wait to return!

First time here. I showed up at 9:20PM (they close at 10) and they were still so kind and patient with me! The environment is very spacious and clean, the big tree in the middle of the restaurant is a beautiful decoration. They were quick, yet the quality was SO good. I love sushi, but I can easily be grossed out by it if the quality isn’t quite right. It was perfect!!! Absolutely worth a 5 star review. If you’re considering going out to eat in Ballard, whether you’re on a date or even by yourself, this is the spot for sure!

Family friendly, nice & clean atmosphere, exceptional service, and good food. We came in with our toddler and our server brought him a snack as we were waiting for our food. The food was fantastic. The ramen was perfect for a cold fall day. And the fried chicken was juicy on the inside, and light and crispy on the outside. Garlic soy, spicy garlic soy, and honey sauces were delicious. We are definitely coming back.

service is polite and friendly :) the food is very good, clean & small portioned at very fair prices. the decor and ambiance in the restaurant is very artistic and cool. we were looking for a ramen spot that also serves sushi, so this gem was a standout. give it a try!

I was absolutely heartbroken when I learned that katsu Burger closed at this location, but I could not have asked for a better new business in its place. We had dinner here earlier this week and loved their extensive menu and affordable prices. This is the perfect spot to come with a group and try a handful of different items. Everything from their ramen to their sushi rolls to their their Korean fried Chicken was great and we loved being able to share and split items. Something that I've rarely seen at other restaurants is the ability to get a half roll size. It was really nice that they're also wasn't a large up charge to do this. While I'll always miss katsu Burger, there are a few other locations and I'm so happy to have this new sushi ramen and chicken spot in Ballard

I would agree with another reviewer @SR T. The staff at this new sushi spot is very kind and helpful, and the décor is cute and simple. We went on a weeknight and were seated right away. We ordered the miso ramen, veggie roll, miso soup, and sesame balls for dessert. The ramen portion was generous for the price, though the flavor was a bit bland. The veggie roll lacked crunch, and the miso soup had an odd aftertaste. We were expecting the sesame balls to have the soft, mochi-like texture we've had at other sushi restaurants, but these were deep-fried and tasted mostly of the oil, possibly reused, rather than sesame. The prices are extremely budget-friendly, which helped balance out the experience. While the bathrooms might require some more upkeep. Since they're still new, they may just need more time to refine their dishes.

3.5. The staff was so lovely. Kind and helpful. Thus I really want to give it a higher rating. The red dragon roll was the best of what we had. The baked scallop was just really messy and didn't hold together. Flavors are lost. Rice needs more salt Fries Chicken was well breaded and an interesting addition to a sushi menu. Ambiance was simple but clean.

I passed by the restaurant and saw the grand opening sign on 8/13. I was in the mood for Korean fried chicken so I decided to try it for dinner. Staff told me they opened today! Their menu simply listed food items in black ink and the design was pretty minimal, but included a lot of sushi and Korean fried chicken (boneless or with bones/wings). I got the chicken with bones with gochujang garlic sauce that was around $9.5. While I waited, the staff kindly offered a few more pieces of chickens! The chicken came out crispy at the right temperature. I also liked how the sauce was not too garlicky as I've had ones that had way too strong of garlic flavor in other restaurants. Overall, I'm happy that there's a new establishment nearby where I could indulge in Korean fried chicken!

The food took a while to arrive, but the family said that it was worth the wait. We loved the poke. The kids enjoyed the cucumber roll.

Great food and friendly service with very reasonable prices! Highly recommend. Definitely would go back.

I meant to leave a review the first time, but as things go... one forgets! Our second time here this week, simply amazing!! The rainbow, catapults, unagi, miso - all so good! Excellent service, smile on everybody's face! Excellent food, and excellent $$ Our new go to ! Thx Licious!

Yummy sushi rolls but my favorite is their Korean Fried Chicken. Don't take my word for it. Try it for yourself. My son Reno is addicted.

New restaurant in the Ballard area. Prices are reasonable and worth the visit. They also provide chicken

Great sushi and warm, attentive staff. Please check it out. It's a great asset in Ballard and deserves to succeed. And...right next door is a wonderful pie shop.

Sushi is very fresh and delicious. You can get half size or full size. Chicken is very crunch and Korean style marinate sauce is very delicious. I've already visited this place several times. I will visit soon.

So great the staff were so nice and sweet. Great prices and portions Check it out!!! I believe family owned too

service is polite, albeit a bit scattered/slow at times. the food is very good, clean & small portioned at very fair prices. the decor and ambiance in the restaurant is very artistic and cool. we were looking for a ramen spot that also serves sushi, so this gem was a standout. give it a try.

I was really excited to see a choice for Korean fried chicken in Ballard. We got the boneless wings and the cucumber salad. Service was friendly and the food was delicious. The chicken's batter was crispy and crunchy. We tried the soy garlic, honey, and spicy garlic and texted friends in the neighborhood to recommend it before we'd even got through the meal. The daikon and the cucumber salad were a refreshing light change from the richness of the chicken. As of August 2025, the prices are incredibly reasonable for Ballard. I'm excited to try other parts of the menu, so I'll definitely be back!

Highly recommend the orange blossom roll and seared salmon roll! We also got the fried chicken with the spicy garlic sauce, it was super crispy and delicious. The staff there was super nice to us as well. 10/10

Three of us went for a small dinner last week and really liked the space, decor and service. We had red dragon and cherry blossom rolls, and also a salmon skin roll with burdock root which was new for me and enjoyable. The fried banana, mochi ice cream and crab rangoon desserts were all a perfect size and price, and attractively presented - a good treat at the end!

My wife and I just happened to be here on their second day open. The food was delicious and SO reasonably priced - cheaper and higher quality than the average restaurant in Ballard. We had some boneless chicken, a friend sushi roll, gyoza, and miso soup and everything was delicious. The fried Oreo dessert was super tasty as well. It was clearly a family owned business and the waiters were super attentive and friendly - even asking us for feedback on how they could improve. Overall it was a great meal at a killer price and we will be back really soon! We are really hoping this place becomes a staple in Ballard as I could see us putting it in our regular dine-out rotation. Thanks Sushi Licious!

This spot was once a Katsu burger joint but has reopened as a modern Japanese restaurant. The staff is super friendly, and the prices are reasonable. Where else can you find ramen under $15 in Seattle? Since they just opened, there were a few minor hiccups, but that's totally understandable. If you're after a casual sushi place that's also your wallet friendly, do check out this place!

Our first visit of hopefully many! Food was great, service was excellent and the prices are unbeatable in Ballard. The first thing we noticed was how affordable everything was. There's a lot of variety on the menu so we ordered a few dishes and the quality didn't disappoint. On top of this the servers were super friendly and seemed genuinely interested in hearing feedback and making sure customers had a good experience.