Takai by Kashiba
Sushi restaurant · Bellevue
180 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
Highlights
Edomae-style sushi, aged fish, intimate counter seating.
Edomae-style sushi, aged fish, intimate counter seating.
"This is a see-and-be-seen sushi spot where everyone is united—Microsoft VPs, influencers, and tourists who thought Bellevue was actually located in Seattle. And despite the fact that the luxe dining room feels like the setting of a Real Housewives episode, this 23-course omakase delivers the same kind of sushi mastery you would expect from the team behind Sushi Kashiba. Reservations are required, and while counter omakase is pricey and limited (they only have two seatings a day), being that close to the chef is worth it. He'll customize the amount of rice in your nigiri based on how full you are, throw in an extra piece here and there, and want to know everyone’s favorite fish, whether that’s the nine-day aged mackerel or Dungeness crab nigiri topped with crab fat miso. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley, gabe guarente
"This is a see-and-be-seen sushi spot where everyone is united—Microsoft VPs, influencers, and tourists who thought Bellevue was actually located in Seattle. And despite the fact that the luxe dining room feels like the setting of a Real Housewives episode, this 23-course omakase delivers the same kind of sushi mastery you would expect from the team behind Sushi Kashiba. Reservations are required, so plan well in advance to come here for your next big celebratory dinner. And while counter omakase is pricey and limited (they only have two seatings a day), the proximity to the chef makes for a great show. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley, gabe guarente
"When this Bellevue sushi restaurant helmed by Shiro Kashiba protege Jun Takai was named a James Beard Award semifinalist earlier this year, the writer felt professionally obligated to spend about $200 of their dining budget on high-end omakase. The roughly 20-or-so courses of nigiri did not not disappoint — it’s hard to pick just one highlight, but one toro (fatty tuna) piece was rich but also aged to give it a tighter texture so it doesn’t quite melt in your mouth." - Harry Cheadle
"Jun Takai of the Bellevue restaurant is a first-time semifinalist in the Best Chef: Northwest and Pacific category." - Harry Cheadle
"Takai is a see-and-be-seen sushi spot where everyone is united—Microsoft VPs, influencers, and tourists who thought Bellevue was actually located in Seattle. But beyond the glitziness, this 23-course omakase delivers the same kind of sushi mastery you would expect from the team behind Sushi Kashiba. Try to get an early counter seat at 5:30pm, when the atmosphere is a little more relaxed and you can witness preparations of terrific dishes like nine-day aged mackerel and Dungeness crab nigiri up close. If you're lucky, Shiro Kashiba himself may just stop in to see how your dinner is going. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - kayla sager riley, aimee rizzo, gabe guarente
