Wabi-Sabi Sushi Bar & Restaurant

Great food in a chill atmosphere & nice decoration. Price is reasonable. The staff is wonderful & caring. We will definitely come back to try other dishes.

They have gluten free options and gkuten free soy sauce! Adorable spot, delicious food, efficient, reasonably priced, and excellent service! Khoa was a top-notch server. Having worked in the industry, I could tell she was busy (just her on the floor), but I wouldn't have known it from her kind and efficient service. Definitely recommend this spot and will be back.

Whenever we are in Seattle, we stop by this cute sushi spot before heading out to the airport! If you haven’t met the sushi chef, you must. He educates you on the different fish they serve, where they come from, and overall he’s such a fun guy to talk to! The quality of the fish is amazing, so I highly recommend ordering their sashimi - it will not disappoint.

Phenomenal experience—we were here to celebrate our engagement with friends. Brandon and crew were so playful and fun during our visit. On top of that, the food was delicious. You gotta try the mango ice cream… All around great time. Thanks!!!!

My wife and I are regulars at Wabi Sabi. Last night we got a reservation for our favorite table at short notice. The whole evening was exemplary. Kwai and her team offered superb service throughout the evening to complement the crispy calamari and vegetable spring rolls, the fresh Wabi Sabi and Ceviche rolls, accompanied by an excellent chilled bottle of Chardonnay and the 10oz warm sake. Highly recommend!

Great food, fast and friendly service. Really loved this place. The waitress,xi don't recall her name, did an excellent job serving us. Others that worked in the restaurant also helped take care of us. We felt very taken care of! The only thing I can recommend is that the floor be cleaned better and have more attention. My shoes were sticking to the floor as I walked to my raffle and upon or exit.

Surprised to see the one star reviews. Our meal was wonderful. Hudson roll was amazing and nigiris are really fresh! Fried chicken was well done, there is room for improvement for the sauce but it is still a good dish. Pricing compare to other places is much more affordable as well.

The atmosphere, service, and food are all top-notch and highly recommended. Everyone's very friendly, and the sushi is always incredibly fresh and tasty.

Go to spot for sushi on the SE side. Always a table here and staft is great. Laid back vibe. Get the boat of sashimi and/ or collar from the kitchen. Service can be slow but its worth it

My wife and I are regulars and Kwai and her team at Wabi Sabi offer excellent customer service to go with the exquisite sushi. Last night we had our favorite table reserved at short notice and the service from start to finish, accompanied by a lovely miso soup, perfectly fried calamari and crispy vegetable spring rolls, the fresh wabi sabi and ceviche rolls, an excellent chilled chardonnay and a 10oz warm sake, was amazing !!! Highly recommend for a very pleasurable dining experience.

Really enjoy Wabi Sabi! Have been here a number of times and they have a good daily happy hour which now is from 3:00-5:30pm including on the weekends! Some standouts are the takoyaki- always a hit, the spicy garlic Korean tofu, and the spicy tuna tempura roll! Nice and peaceful atmosphere with kind and attentive service.

This is our neighborhood sushi go-to. Joe and Jack whip up fantastic rolls and fresh nigiri. My kids adore the "ninja noodles" and have been coming here for so many years that they also have learned to love all kinds of nigiri. For our special family meals I bring in an empty platter and order sushi for 7: Joe creates a masterpiece and I always feel so lucky to bringing it home to our dining room table.

We have been to this restaurant over 20 times and it has never disappointed us. Everything we try is quality and fresh. Their happy hour from 3-5:30 allots for people to try new menu items without costing an arm and a leg. We have literally had everything on the happy hour menu at one time or another and all are fantastic. The customer service is impeccable and the staff have been there for a long time (a couple of years, which is incredible retention for food service industry), so it's easy to build relationships and rapport. They are friendly, welcoming and good at what they do. The chefs attention to details each time a dish comes out is worthy of mention. I can't speak highly enough about this restaurant. Definitely try it!!

I would first like to note, my review comes from someone who eats high quality sushi every week, the point of paying $200-300 a person level of quality, so I just want to make that clear because although some people may love to come here Regularly, I might offend those of you. Ordered the 21 PC sashimi, crunch roll, tamago, hotate, negihama, ika shiso maki and hakkaisan JG. Overall fish cut is GIGANTIC. Like I can't fit the sashimi in my mouth comfortably, it's a size that would need you to open your mouth to gasp for air. Although people like quantity vs quality and some prefer this. I think sashimi is delicate and should be enjoyed bite by bite, piece by piece. The nigiri pieces are definitely two biters, not as traditional Japanese sushi would be made as (one full bite) Rice quality, overcooked so it was a bit softer than it should. Vinegar level was tolerable, but it was a bit high. Son enjoyed his crunch roll. 21 pc sashimi is shareable, like for 3 people. Each piece was about the size of 2-3 bites. It's served on a big pretty wooden boat. Wasabi was pale and not flavorful. Ginger was not very good. Soy sauce, standard low sodium, no special house mix. Price: affordable for the quantity Quality: comparable to a buffet level, tuna was not bright. It was dull in color, the, the rest was decent in flavor, escolar was a big fishy, yellowtail was pretty good. Ika shiso maki wasn't made with the salted plum the first time. So they made another and put the sauce on the plate...not sure if that's how it's supposed to be. Negihama wasn't very good. Fish to rice ratio was low. Not flavorful at all. Oddly. Overall felt like a restaurant version of genki/kura Service was friendly and prompt. I hate writing reviews like this. But I think it's a good spot for high protein and big fish portion (sashimi pieces at least) for the price. The $55 is a price that's worth it for sure. I wish the server let me know how big the pieces were, I would've ordered the smaller sashimi plate. She asked me if it's my first time and I did tell her it was....so a little heads up would be nice.

We're from out of town went for dinner - The rolls were tasty and the atmosphere was laidback. Our waitress was really sweet too and gave us a lot of great suggestions for things to check out in the city :)

For a neighborhood sushi place this one really impresses me! (I'm reviewing solely based on nigiri and sashimi as I don't eat American sushi rolls). Show up early (5-6pm) so you can get the best and freshest fish available. It also gets crazy crowded here - another reason I show up early. I would also encourage folks to sit at the bar for the best service too. I always start by asking the chef was is recommended for the day and stick to that. Seared salmon belly is typically knock-your-socks-off good, hamachi jalapeño is great, and occasionally blue fin tuna belly, hamachi belly, and ono can be available too. I would avoid anything harder to procure like uni, tako, etc etc. But whatever is chef recommends is usually great.

The ambiance of the restaurant was so calm and peaceful. It felt almost rude to talk too loud in there. My friend had planned to come here for her birthday celebration. It was a group of six and we fit snuggly in one of corners of the restaurant. Wabi Sabi is located in Columbia City, so you will need to find street parking, or find a nearby parking lot. If you take public transportation, you can get off the Columbia City Link Light Rail station and walk about half a mile to get there. I ordered two rolls; the rainbow and spider roll. I was happy with what I ordered. It seemed like everyone else in our group was satisfied as well. There was a bit of confusion at one point. One of the waiters brought ate some food, but it was for a different table/group. Nonetheless, it was not a big deal to us.

Located off of Rainier Street in Columbia City, my friends and I came here for dinner before a comedy show. There is no private parking - parking is all along the streets. Upon entering, it was pretty busy, but we were greeted by staff quite promptly. The staff checked to see if they could seat us soon and luckily they were able to seat us as long as we were ok with a 10 minute wait. Which, we didn't mind, since other places were 45 minutes to an hour. The service was kind slow at first with our server. He brought us our menu and then disappeared for awhile. But then we had another server come and take our order. Later on during our dining, we had someone who was most likely the manager, come by and chatted with us and helped us with drink orders. Overall, the service was great. Food wise, the food we ordered was pretty tasty! The chicken karage weren't like what I'm used to seeing. They were huge pieces and rather juicy! All the sushi rolls that we order were pretty tasty as well. Although, the price for the portion sizes seemed rather expensive. But the food was filling enough to keep the four of us full for the evening. I would definitely go there again for sushi if I'm in the area.

I knew I had to write a review after the heat wave hit this past weekend. Last year, Wabi Sabi was a haven for us because they have AC (air conditioning), unlike many restaurants in Seattle! Hoping this information helps fellow eaters this summer. We live a 5-10 min walk from Wabi Sabi which makes it the perfect restaurant for us -- the staff is super friendly, the food is solid (hits that Japanese-food craving but not mind-blowing), fish is not frozen but not out-of-this-world fresh. Their happy hour is fantastic (great prices!) and is every day from 3:00-5:30pm. It's fun to sit by the window and watch people walk by. My favorite happy hour selections: - agedashi tofu - house wine (red or white - a glass is only $5.50 and a bottle only $18!) - maki rolls - crunch roll (if you're looking for something slightly heavier)

After a last minute detour because the resturant we wanted to go to was closed, we stopped in at Wabi Sabi and couldn't have been happier! The resturant has a very nice interior that walks the line between relaxed and fancy perfectly. This resturant felt like the kind of place you could take your kids or have a girls night at, but also felt formal enough to have a date or special event at. The staff was lovely, Keith and Michael were great waiters and very helpful. Our orders were taken accurately and delivered super fast, and they were both friendly without being intrusive. But the food - what about the food? The sushi was great! While I will admit the menu wasn't the biggest or most creative, it covered all the bases of what you would want and they execute them perfectly. My favorite roll of the night was "The Anaconda" and it was *so* good. The salmon skin was *the best* I've ever had. The plating is nice, but nothing special and is probably the only criticism I would give them. Still, that does nothing to detract from the fact that this is a definite 5 star rating in my book. Any shortcomings they do have is overcome by the fantastic service and well executed menu. We will definitely be back :)

Not sure if it was what I ordered, but I won't order from here again - sorry:( Out of the 9 items I ordered: Fried Calamari - bland Miso soup - bland but was at least hot Veggie roll - tried too hard with this one - it wasn't as good as it could've been Tobiko nigiri - who puts mayonnaise of some sort in this dish??? It was gross and a crappy way to cheat me out of the actual tobiko Sushi rice - it was ok Tuna tartare - not sure what that chips they included on there was for, but those things stuck to my teeth so it was hard to enjoy the actual tuna. Also, you guys should really chop it up more, minced would be better Spam musubi - it was 1 that was cut in half, and the spam was thin! For what they charged - it was a rip off Chicken karaage - was the only thing that was actually really good! I wouldn't order again from a place that can't really get the very basic dishes done properly.

Fresh fish. Beautiful presentation. Chirashi bowl was extremely satisfying. Rice was cooked perfectly. Service was out of this world. Place is clean. Noise/music level perfect for leisure dining and conversation. A+ all around.

Just ate here with my girlfriend for happy hour and we loved it. Great happy hour prices. The nigiri was ,so fresh. The hamachi nigiri was succulent as well as the roll. I recommend the ceviche roll, so good. The staff was also very friendly, attentive and made sure my water was full the whole time, I drink water like a fish. The ambience was great and we will be here for happy hour again. Cheers

Came here for date night on a Saturday evening. It was raining and not a lot of street parking, typical Seattle. The restaurant itself wasn't busy, maybe 2-4 tables full including us. Service was great, no complaints. The ambiance is beautiful. The sushi however was mediocre. I would compare the sushi quality and taste to conveyor belt quality but at a steeper price. We won't be returning for another date night.

I love the aesthetic of this place, it has a nice vibe with the dimly lit lighting and the candles. I was on a short time crunch though so I only really had time to eat one dish before I had to go but the Wabi Sabi roll was really good, I liked the tempura parts and the salmon, the wait was a little longer than I expected though so I wasn't really able to try the other dishes before leaving but hopefully next time I can give a more in-depth review of this sushi bar & restaurant. It's also a little more on the expensive side but the rolls are definitely big enough to share, depending on your appetite.

Took long to take our order. Food took even longer to get. Shrimp Tempura Roll was missing Mayo and shrimp tasted stale/ old. Spider roll had barely any crab all breading. Sake Maki was good but hard to mess that up. Spicy Tuna roll was best by far and it wasn't that great. Restaurant was cute tho..

First time I ate here a decade ago sat where we could watch and talk with the chef who prepared everything fresh for us--was amazing. Tonight came as a party of 5 adults plus 3 kids and a baby. My green salad had a delicious dressing and was a decent amount. Ordered the Seattle sushi roll which was a little warm so that was kinda odd. Our toddler got the noodles with chicken and broccoli from the kids menu which was presented in a boat and he LOVED that . My spouse doesn't like sushi so ordered the chicken teriyaki. Service was pleasant and I look forward to going more often!

Wabi-Sabi is your typical, good but not great sushi restaurant. The food here is solid - and although it won't blow you away, it's nice to have some sushi in Columbia city. There's a variety of options here that includes nigiri, sashimi, and even some rice bowls in addition to their sushi rolls. The signature rolls are a bit underwhelming though, as they're a bit small in size, and their combinations aren't too extraordinary. We ordered the Volcano roll, the Wabi-Sabi roll, and the spicy scallop roll. The signature rolls are priced around $15 each. I was definitely still hungry after sharing 3 rolls with my girlfriend. My favorite was the Wabi-Sabi roll. It has a good flavor to it and you get both salmon and tuna with this one. The volcano roll was pretty weird though and I'd recommend avoiding that. It has a lemon flavor that is way too sweet and overpowering. The restaurant interior is really nice as I enjoyed the ambiance and lighting. It's a dark and somewhat quiet restaurant. I loved the candlelit tables too, perfect for date night. Service here was also really fast. We got our food pretty quick. Also, we came for Saturday night dinner and had no wait to be seated. It's not too busy here. Overall, there aren't any real options for sushi in the area besides this place, so if you're in Columbia city and want some sushi, this isn't a bad spot.

This place had a solid vibe and great food! The atmosphere and decorations were nice and chill. They had a great cocktail menu with very pretty drinks. We got three rolls and each one was delicious. All around good vibes, drinks, and food.

My boyfriend and I went in for a later dinner on Friday evening and WOW. Sooooo good!!! The fish was all fresh and awesome. Amazing service. Our server gave us a bowl of ice cream on the house which was so nice. He was awesome!! We loved all the rolls but my fave was the Maui roll!!! Yum yum yum

Solid experience all the way around. Good food, fast service, and nice atmosphere. Love that good sushi is in the neighborhood!

We recently moved to the neighborhood so decided to come check this place out. We sat at the sushi bar and had a great time! All the rolls were delicious and we also asked the chef what he recommended for nigiri. We got the seared salmon belly and toro, which both melted in our mouths and were absolutely delicious. The service was fast and friendly and it was a great intro to living in Columbia City!

Come here regularly to eat. Always impressed by the quick service and quality food! I always have a great time catching up with Chefs Jack and Joe when eating at the sushi bar. When I am with friends or family, the manager Kiet is always a pleasure servicing our table too. I highly recommend Wabi Sabi if looking for casual dining with professional and attentive staff and delicious food.

Called the number listed on Yelp (206-721-0212) three times and their menu at 8:03pm to order for pickup. The website says it's open till 830pm. No one picks up and it goes to voicemail "which is full and can't accept any messages." Pretty bad business if you ask me.

Don't waste your money. My boyfriend & ordered an $100 to-go order after reading some reviews, and we haven't been this disappointed in awhile. The rolls barely looked like the picture on Doordash & was much smaller for the price. The gyoza was bland, and the miso soup was much less miso soup & more salt water. We couldn't get ourselves to finish the miso soup. I understand it's take out, but I've literally never had an order be so misleading & overpriced.

This is a great spot for slightly fancier than casual sushi in S. Seattle. I ordered it via UberEats for a sushi dinner with my partner. We ordered the Ama-Ebi nigiri, seaweed salad, a chirashi bowl, the Ceviche roll, and the Wabi-Sabi roll. As usual, it did not disappoint me. Everything was delicious. I loved the presentation of the Ama-Ebi nigiri, esp. the fried prawn head. The rolls were on-point and had lovely garnishes. My only bummer was that they gave me seared salmon for the Ceviche roll instead of raw salmon. Overall, a great place to nosh on sushi. When I used to go in-person, their omakase set was pretty clutch as well. We always got delightful chef choices when we ordered omakase. It's a 5/5 for me.

Great spot for sushi in Columbia City. We come here often and are never disappointed. The food is always fresh and the service is great.

Total garbage. With all the decent sushi places nearby, this place gives no effort to provide a quality meal. Portions are small, fish is mediocre at best, disgusting at worst, rice is always cold and hard. Here in this order pictured ($60) they gave me a shrimp roll which was not even part of my order. Columbia city and south Seattle deserve better. Please go out of business or improve your act.

Sushi options in south seattle are limited. Wabi sabi is in my neighborhood so Ive grabbed take out several times eith their happy hour promos (good til 6pm)! The staff is friendly, sushi is tasty, and prices fair during happy hour. I cant wait to try dining in once it's safe to do so!

Nicely situated in the heart of Columbia City. Great, friendly staffs and an amazing atmosphere. Food was amazing with good combinations of sushi, hot food from the kitchen, and great prices on drinks (especially during happy hours). Sit at their dine in area or sit at the bar to have a drink with the sushi chefs. Nice, friendly restaurant with great food!!!

Lovely atmosphere and had a very lovely server too. She was so sweet and attentive. The nigiri was our favorite but we also ordered the tempura california roll which I liked because it wasn't too breaded. The negihama and the hudson were good too but I think we would say the salmon nigiri is superior to the rolls. The fish tasted smooth and buttery. This sushi joint is a sweet gem to Columbia City and they have happy hour! We will be back :)

A great little spot in Columbia City neighborhood. Busy on a Tuesday, we were lucky to catch the last table before they were full at 6. The Ume Combo of nigiri and a Chef Choice roll was very good...the fish fresh, with a nice variety in the Nigiri. A good value, served with Miso soup. All of the rolls we ordered were well-prepared and well-sourced. The "seaweed" salad was one of the best I've experienced, and a nice starter.

When I was traveling to Seattle WA for vacation, I went here for dinner, it has a nice atmosphere and the food was of good quality. I highly recommend this restaurant if you are in the Columbia City district of Seattle.

After 2 visits, it's safe to say that we like Wabi-Sabi enough to make the 20 min commute! They did drop the ball on the gluten-free for me the 2nd time but eventually made up for it with an extra roll. Tip: be sure to confirm if things are gluten free when they bring out each dish! Food and drinks: We started out with the lychee martini and the new fashion; boozey and tasty both times! For food, the table started with yam fries and edamame. For the main, we tried the Seijaku (special for 2). Priced at $65, it's a good amount of food with soup, salad, sashimi, sushi, and rolls. Our table mates got the for 1 special. Service: Staff were nice and were eager to get us ordering. They also let us take our time to leave, 30 min after the last call. My issues were that once we got the rolls with the special, our waiter never came back to check on us (and I needed him too). The reason I needed him? He brought one roll that wasn't gluten free, despite that he said the special was gluten-free compatible. After flagging down someone else and explaining why they were wrong, she was eventually accommodating and brought us an additional roll. Ambiance: Warm lighting. Tea light candles. And we love the location in the heart of a lively strip in Columbia City! Tip: if you sit close to the door, you'll really feel the cold breeze! Overall, despite the hiccup this last time, I'll try them out again.

Ate here yesterday with my wife to celebrate our 1 year wedding anniversary. We went during happy hour which I highly recommend because of the prices and it also lasts everyday between 3 to 6pm. Immediately entering we were greeted and they bussed a table at the window for us to seat. The servers and the chefs were very friendly and welcoming. We order a total of 6 different types of rolls and a side of takoyaki. All the fish tasted fresh and my favorites include tempura coating on the sushi with tuna. I recommend them if you are craving sushi in the Columbia City area.

They wouldn't serve me because they had too many orders. I have been here several times and the service is never great. The wait is always preoccupied. They were and open restaurant which would not serve me There were only two tables with people in the whole restaurant. The Food is ok but I am tired of being treated so badly. Last time they forgot I was waiting and said other tables in front of me. It's not that good to have to put up with such bad service.

Found this place on Ubereats. It's about two blocks from where I live which makes it super convenient. The music is great and I love sitting at the sushi bar. The service can be a bit slow at times but they are always friendly and the food is amazing. I also go when I wan to hear good music.

Great little find - the sashimi was so fresh and the salmon belly literally melted in our mouth. Kids love the unagi don and baked scallop California role. Highly recommend!

Delicious. Oishi I enjoy the nigiri. The scallop (hotate and tobiko) is very delicious. Thumbs up to the spider roll (specifically the hand roll ) and spicy tuna hand roll. This is a good option when you spend too much!! I love hand rolls and don't want to let the secret out least they raise prices. I prefer them for at least one of my rolls. They have a few options for hosomaki rolls. Basic but lovely. I have spent my fair share on the rolls that are $17+. I find it's not worth it for a single girl like me. Ok for sharing for 2-3 people with a table of options. The Gems . Agadashi Tofu they kept the price reasonable. It's delicious and not too sweet. Very delicious and better then others. Trust me I've tried others. I pray they don't change because you will get my money hands down . Literally why I keep coming back. I think owners forget we need balance in diet. If I have to spend 10-30 bucks for every item I can't consistently order. Also a good house sake... that never hurts. Cheers from your neurotic foody who eats out way too much. I recommend this restaurant.

If your sushi doesn't taste as fresh when you have it delivered it's not Wabi Sabi's fault. Everyone is nice, fish is great, drinks are yummy.

I have made three trips here and I have yet to leave happy. I thought at first my selections were poor, but now have tried some standards and they really don't hit the mark, I ordered calamari that came out cold and rubbery, a spider roll that had subpar crab, and to top it off tonight the service was nearly non- existent and then when I finally got a servers attention he was rude. This will be my last trip. Try the pizza shop next door, they are amazing.

Reviewing for Happy Hour! Location: no parking- ever- in columbia city. be prepared to spend 10 minutes looking for parking dependent on what time you arrive. Food: for my sushi connoisseurs you'd probably give this an OK. Drinks: During HH amazing prices- ~$3 beers and $4 wells with a strong hand! Space: I don't know how else to describe it but as the place you would find at your community/local sushi bar. Nothing trendy or cute about it. Overall Experience: 4! I stick with a solid four for the customer service, attentiveness, and kindness of everyone who works here. We're pretty regular visitors of this space because the people are nice, the drinks are strong and you can get TONS for your dollar. I recommend going here if you're starving and want quick food or you're looking for a quiet place to grab a drink with no pressure to get up because it's too busy.

last night we ordered $150 worth of sashimi & rolls... They made our order 30 mins ahead of schedule... came home and had uneatable WARM sushi (ordered sashimi but got sushi instead)!! Plus the rice was unseasoned/mushy & fish quality was very poor!! They gave me lumpfish for tobiko! This type of shit is infuriating...such a display of disrespect to their customers!!! by far the worst experience for sushi/sashimi/rolls and pickup experience!!

Very nice. Comfortable atmosphere - very nice people. Great happy hour. My sushi was very good. I really liked the Samurai Roll and my nigiri. They gave me complimentary edamame; and an excellent orange, elegantly sliced at the end. I will go back and try more of the special rolls with other people so we can order a bunch of them.

Went here for happy hour and it was a pretty good deal! They have lots of kitchen items as well as sushi/rolls. We tried quite a bit of food - negihama roll, crunch roll, sake poke maki, cucumber, and also had the spicy garlic korean tofu. Everything came out pretty fast and it was all quite pleasant! Solid place for hh. Would definitely go again because we live in the area. HH 4-6 I believe throughout the whole restaurant.

First off the music in here is the best! They literally played old school R&B at a sushi spot lol the best!! Who doesn't like that type of a music? The food was really good! We came here during happy hour on Sunday and the menu is great and cheap! I'll def be back

After multiple friends recommended Wabi Sabi for sushi, I finally ordered some! The selling point was the fact that they offer happy hour prices for pick up every single day of the week. We ordered a variety of nigri and rolls. Everything was delicious. I have to say, I was honestly surprised at how well put together take out sushi would be. The dishes were nearly packaged and easily survived our walk home. I will be ordering from here again as soon as possible, even if I have to pay non happy hour prices. Covid specific considerations: while I can't speak to food prep in the back, the restaurant has a pick up table at the door with a big bottle of hand sanitizer, clean pens, and every visible employee was wearing a mask. Felt very comfortable with the process during a pandemic