Wasabi Sushi & Izakaya

This place is amazing! The happy hour menu is likely the best in the city. Thanks to the phenomenal pricing I didn’t hold back and ordered almost everything I was hoping to try without feeling like I was breaking the bank. The sushi is incredible, flavorful, with a variety of options. I enjoyed the music selection and the vibe overall. Would be happy to come back again!

Wasabi Sushi & Izakaya is a decent place with a good location. I visited on June 22. I wanted to sit on the patio, but there were too many flies outside — I’m not sure why. Inside, the restaurant was clean and had a nice atmosphere, and there were no flies indoors. The food was okay, but I expected the sushi to taste better, especially with a 4.5 rating. Overall, I liked the experience. The staff was friendly.

We had a great experience at Wasabi! The service from start to finish was attentive and friendly. The food was well cooked, fresh, hot, and presented well. The beef short ribs was succulent and very well flavoured! If you are in the city I would highly recommend a visit here.

I was recently invited to this sushi restaurant, and I had a wonderful experience! The sushi was incredibly fresh with a deliciously tangy flavor that really stood out. The service was also top-notch—friendly, attentive, and made the whole evening even more enjoyable. Everything paired perfectly with my favorite hot sake. I’ll definitely be coming back!

Excellent service! Incredible sushi and entrees! I loved everything about this restaurant! The beverages were really amazing; I highly recommend the Hibiscus Daisy and the Blackberry Lemonade, as well as the sushi rolls Godzilla, Ka-me-ha-me-ha, Seattle Tempura, and Hunger Game

Other night we were there I love everything about this place BUT that night front desk lady (short blonde hair) spoiled our night. Even though there were many open tables out front, she took us all the way to the back away from the crowd . If I want to eat between the kitchen counter and the wall, I will order takeout. I politely asked her if it was possible if we could sit in one of the front tables. Then she frowned, rolled her eyes. She rudely left the menus on the table and turned away without saying anything to us. I also had something like this happen to me at this place before. It was from another hostess but I didn't take it personally. But the lady's attitude last night was not nice at all. You really need to train your front desk staff. Throwing tantrums to a patron’s valid requests is not a welcome sight. A place like this needs more professional and friendly hostesses and someone needs to supervise. Other than that, the taste, ambiance and service were great. Our waiter was very understanding and helpful.

I had an amazing time at this sushi place! The mango tango sushi was super creative and tasty, but the combo option was the best. The restaurant is really cool and has both indoor and outdoor seating, plus a bar. The server was super friendly and helpful the whole time.

My husband and I came here last night for a Friday night Valentine's Day dinner. The restaurant was busy, but we were able to get a seat at the bar right away. Normally we prefer a table when dining out, but soon realized how appreciative we were to have gotten the bar here. We were served delicious edamame to start, which really helped set the mood while we chose drinks and food. The appetizer menu was extensive. In fact, most of the menu - outside of sushi rolls, ramens, and a few entrees - consisted of appetizers, both cooked and fresh (ie. fish and others). We really liked this setup because it allowed us to mix things up and try a variety of foods. The service was excellent! Our bartender Cassidy was friendly and attentive, as were our servers Brendon and Jenny (I may be wrong on the spellings 😅). In addition to the great food, they all made this experience top notch. From our spot at the bar, we got a front row view of Cassidy working nonstop making drinks, and she kindly answered questions we had about the drinks (which encouraged us to order some for ourselves 🍹). The PNW Blackberry Lemonade was our favorite, although we also enjoyed several others and they were all worth trying. The atmosphere and setting was just right too. The floor was busy and alive, lights and colors felt vibrant and exciting, music was great, and the TV above the bar had TNT playing some adult animated comedy and then a basketball game. Fortuitously, we first sat down at a nearby restaurant expecting an all-you-can-eat menu that turned out to be unavailable due to the place apparently being too booked up to offer that. While we may have stuck with that place anyway, the server merely sat us down and pointed to a QR code both to access the menu AND place the order via our phone. We look at our phones enough throughout the day, so I always prefer a physical menu when possible, and in any case we didn't see our server again for 5+ minutes, so we decided we'd try our next choice - Wasabi. In hindsight, we're sooo glad that we did, because this Valentine's Day dinner is one we won't forget. 🌹❤️

Our go to spot in Belltown! Wonderful service and a wide array of choices that are still top notch! Atmosphere is club like and I can hop right across the street afterwards to Shorties or a ton of bars Some great deals here at the bar! Volcano Roll is da Bomb!

Cute lil sushi spot in Seattle. We tried their agedashi tofu, fried tofu, green decadence, mango tango, green mamba, medusa roll, edamame and their green tea tiramisu. The service and ambiance were very nice, with the exception of their seating which were a bit dated.

The appetizers were amazing. We got the yellowtail hamachi carpaccio, spicy salmon crispy rice, and the tuna tartare. The yellowtail was fresh and the sauce went well with it. The spicy salmon crispy rice was definitely spicy (a lot more spicy than other crispy rice I had), and had a generous amount of salmon on top. Rice was extra crispy. I liked that the tuna tartare came with lotus and root chips - very unique chips to be served. While the appetizers that we tried were amazing, the sushi rolls were not very impressive. They were just okay and none of them stood out to me flavor wise as well. Maybe it was the rolls that we picked? Out of the ones we got I liked the one with the macademia nuts on it. I couldn't really taste the fish on the rolls since many were covered in sauces so I can't comment on the quality of the fish. They do have an extensive list of rolls so there is probably going to be a roll you like. The atmosphere of the restaurant is giving date night to me. It is dimly lit with ambient lighting and a candle at the table. I think this would be a great place to get drinks and share a bunch of appetizers with someone.

The vibe here is very funky chic and their lighting game IS STRONG! The appetizers we got were amazing: the sashimi nachos and the avocado kamikaze. The rolls, surprisingly, were pretty meh. I had high hopes for good sushi. The fried green tea ice cream, though--that was delicious. I'd go back and just do their apps menu.

Wasabi is my go-to place for specialty rolls. If you're going to get a fun roll with a variety of toppings and sauces, I say go all-out! They have my all-time favorite roll, the Asian Armageddon, which is legitimately spicy. The drinks are good, the app selection large, and the fried banana dessert is one of my favorites in the city!

This a solid sushi establishment. On a midweek evening there is still a cosmopolitan vibe. The music was worth the admission to a lounge. I appreciated the complimentary edamame. There is fun list o sushi rolls to choose from. Don't forget to get the miso soup.

Had a great experience at Wasabi Sushi & Izakaya! The atmosphere is cozy, with a fun, lively vibe that makes it an ideal spot for sushi lovers and those looking for a good night out. The menu offers a solid range of options, from traditional sashimi to creative rolls, and everything we tried was fresh and well-prepared. There's late-night happy hour for sashimi, running from 9 pm until closing. It's a fantastic deal and lets you enjoy quality sashimi at a great price. Service was attentive, and our server made sure our drinks were always topped up.

This spot is the vibe! I came here on a Tuesday night and it was chill. They were playing all the 90s-2000s R&B songs and if they had a club in the back I'll be there haha the service was great, professional and attentive. The cocktails were great and not overwhelming sweet. The sushi was fresh and clean. The best so far since I visited Seattle. The price was reasonable for the quality and service. See you guys again! My mom had the best time here. Thank you Deon.

Miso w. Clam 4/5 the brother was very good Crunch Roll $9.00 Spicy Crab Tempura Roll $8.00 Hibiscus margarita 3/5 the flavor was good but it wasn't very strong Seared Salmon Bowl $15.00 Salmon Skin Roll* $7.00 Las Vegas Tempura Roll $8.0 Everything wr ordered was really good this place was very low key and I'm glad wr found it while in Seattle

We celebrated a friend's birthday at this restaurant, and it was a fantastic experience. The extensive menu offered a wide range of drinks and food, including an impressive selection of sushi rolls that we thoroughly enjoyed. The black cod with miso was exceptional and a highlight of our meal. Our server was incredibly helpful and attentive, ensuring our table was well taken care of and the birthday girl had a memorable evening. She even surprised us with a dessert and candle to celebrate at the end. Overall, we had a great time and would highly recommend this spot for a special occasion.

Had a terrific birthday dinner here for someone yesterday. It was a quiet evening, which is unusual here. Had terrific hamachi, salmon, and Amberjack nigiri, some wonderful gyoza with a very clever presentation, and a tasty roll that was gone before I could get a photo. Server was super friendly, wished our special guest a happy birthday with a really tasty green tea tiramisu, and we left happy!

Sashimi slices were very generous! And good quality. The sliders were generous with its pineapple and beef patty. We got the: Sashimi Set (5 fish types) Salmon Sashimi (3 pieces) Calamari Sliders Shrimp and vegetable tempera Chicken karaage Highly recommend happy hour. Good prices and good size dishes. Service was also very good since I never needed to hunt down our waiter

Had sushi dinner and eel roll takeout so can't comment on the ambiance. Beautifully packaged and absolutely fine, but I just had Sushi Kaunta two days before and am still reeling from how good it is, so I will have to dine at Wasabi once the Sushi Kaunta afterglow wears off to see if I'm being fair.

I'm a little biased since I used to live near here, but I think it's best place to get sushi happy hour in Seattle. Happy hour is literally the full roll at a discount, none of the half price half serving bullshit. And it's so good. Happy hour is every day, so when I was having a tough day at work, I would always come by before going home. My favorite things are probably the tempura udon, chirashi bowl, takoyaki, and the sizzling pork belly. I may have gotten free tiramisu on my birthday, but I think it was a perk of being a frequent diner. :)

I've visited wasabi several times and came for happy hour after 9 on Sunday. The restaurant is dark/dimly lit. We were seated quickly since it was almost empty, and the service was bad. Our rolls came quickly, like less than 5 minutes after placing the orders. The fish tasted good as usual, but the rice had an off putting mushy taste. I've ordered the kamehameha and volcano roll several times since 2022, and both are still my go-to's when visiting. During happy hour, they're $15 each. I've tried the matcha tiramisu once in 2022, and it was good and not too sweet. Today's visit was a 3/5, but I'll leave a 4 since my other visits were pleasant.

Higher end-esque sushi spot. We ordered a bunch of apps and drinks and entrees. Everything was good. Impressive presentation. Highly recommend the Hunger Games and Yellowtail Roll. Service was kind of slow.

If you love complex american style Maki Sushi then come directly to Wasabi! Everything is delicious and inventive. The fish is fresh and the rolls are huge. Our party of four was immediately seated on a Wednesday evening around 7:00 pm. Staff are super friendly and helpful. Overall, this is a great sushi choice for date night or a dinner party. Highly recommend.

This is a great $$ sushi restaurant. The rolls are tasty and the ramen was yummy. Good spice level, thick chewy noodles and the tonkotsu broth was light. Not super rich. The pork was tasty but tough. Happy hour is worth it! Kitchen closes 30min before restaurant close. Service was wonderful. We had an issue with an item and they offered to swap it out. Ambiance is dim, easy date spot or casual sit down.

Great experience at the bar having the crunch roll, Moscow and Kamehameha. Reasonable priced menu and convenient location.

I've been a loyal customer at Wasabi for over a year, and it was the first restaurant I visited when I moved into my apartment just around the block. That initial experience was fantastic--the food was delicious, the staff were attentive, and the manager (assuming Don is the manager) even came to each table to encourage us to leave reviews. My group of eight was happy to do so after such a positive experience (you can find my other review listed below). Since that day, I've frequented Wasabi, typically 2-3 times a week or at least every other week (eating out adds up LOL). Over time, however, I've noticed a decline in the consistency and warmth of the service, which has been disheartening for someone who values the food and has been a regular customer. Having worked over 10 years in restaurants and bars, and with my boyfriend currently working as a full-time bartender and manager, I deeply understand the challenges and complexities of the service industry. I know how hard restaurant teams work, especially during busy times, and I've always approached dining out with patience and empathy. Because of this perspective, I also appreciate the importance of consistency and communication in creating a positive customer experience. For example, I've often ordered the same roll during happy hour with gluten-free modifications due to dietary restrictions. These requests were previously accommodated without issue, but on a recent visit, a server--who has served me many times--refused the modification without explanation. I completely understand that restaurant policies change and happy hour modifications might not always be allowed, but the way this was communicated felt cold and dismissive, especially given my history with the restaurant. The inconsistency became even more apparent on my latest visit when the manager (again, assuming Don is manager), who originally encouraged us to write reviews, personally served me and had no issue accommodating my usual order at happy hour pricing. This left me confused--if it's allowed when the manager rings it in, why was it refused by the server? I also can't help but feel that, as a single diner who often keeps to herself, I may be deprioritized in comparison to larger parties. Small details, like being overlooked for edamame service or receiving curt treatment, have added up over time and affected how I perceive the restaurant. I want to emphasize that I love Wasabi's food and atmosphere. I've brought friends and colleagues here, celebrated birthdays, and made it a go-to spot for both solo meals and group gatherings. It's a place that once felt like a happy, safe space for me, but recent experiences have made me feel disconnected from the staff and undervalued as a loyal customer. I hope that this feedback can help the team reflect on the importance of consistency and the way long-time patrons are treated. I would love to see Wasabi regain the warmth and attentiveness that originally made me such a dedicated customer.

Wasabi is a really good option for sushi if you're not wanting to break the bank and you're in Belltown! They've got a pretty long drink menu and the Lycheetini was really good. Food-wise everything was fresh and tasty. I tried to sizzling pork belly dish and it came out on a hot plate which was a fun presentation that was unexpected. I wish it came with a little more lettuce though! 4 pieces for an entire mini-skillet of rice/pork was definitely not enough haha The appetizers come out really fast and service is really on point. Our waitress was checking on us regularly, and refilled our tables waters frequently. All in all, a good place to eat at and bring your friends to without breaking the bank on sushi.

Lovely ambience and a fantastic array of options (especially vegetarian ones) to choose from! We went in for dinner over the weekend and got to enjoy a variety of dishes that did an interesting and delicious take on vegetarian sushi during their happy hour. Huge shout out to our server Jenny for the wonderful recommendations and for the quick, responsive and attentive service. Highly recommend sampling their dessert- both the matcha tiramisu and the mango cheesecake were delicious!

I used to be obsessed w this place but it's genuinely weird flavored sushi like heavily indexed on a teriyaki or sriracha sauce (not pictured). the sashimi is good but none of this is worth the price. I left feeling embarrassed I rec'd this place at all.

Came here for happy hour and enjoyed it. The service was fantastic, we had a really nice waitress who was attentive and pleasant. Tried the hibiscus margarita and lychee martini, and would not recommend the lychee one unless you like a very strong drink without much lychee flavor. The sushi was good but not the best, rolls were a bit wet. I liked the nigiri a lot more. The ambiance was nice, relaxing and not too crowded. I would prefer if it was a bit better lit inside, as it was kind of dark. I'm sure this is nice during the evening, but when the sun is out it would be nice if there was some ambient lighting. Prices were fair for happy hour (I think we spent about $70 for 2 rolls, 2 sushi sets, and 2 drinks).

Came here for happy hour and thought all of the sushi, drinks, and food were such a great deal! The lychee blossom was sweet and strong, sashimi and nigiri set B were fresh and buttery, and the chicken karaage and truffle potato bites were lightly crisped and paired with an amazing spicy mayo. The loud pop music didn't really match the ambience, but was enjoyable nonetheless.

TLDR:Great ambience, helpful servers and some nice sushi options! Overall a good sushi dining experience. Visited Wasabi while in Seattle to try their sushi. We're happy to see their Happy Hour menu towards the end of the day which is very different from other Happy Hour options. The rolls are good and very filling - the fish was nice and fresh. Loved the multiple options they have. The desserts were great and we absolutely loved the match and mango deserts. Overall great experience!

Great sushi spot! We thoroughly enjoyed our salmon sashimi and cocktails. My boyfriend and I went here for a date in Seattle; it was a quick service. The waiter was okay. Nothing too special in terms of service, but the food helped out my review! We went here on a packed weekend night, so I'd recommend reserving. I'd be careful with the area around here as it's a bit sketchy with all the homeless people, so come here with company for sure.

Came in to Seattle waterfront area for a few days, looking for a simple dinner option and found this awesome sushi spot. We had a party of 8 and they were fantastic at accommodating us with great service. We had a diverse taste on sushi options. One does not eat fish so the chicken teriyaki dish was an amazing fit. We also had die hard fish fans and the sashimi dinner option hit the right spot. Definitely recommend this spot if you are in the area.

Inside looks really nice/fancy so we expected it to be expensive but it was actually affordable with good portions for the price, server was also very nice and welcoming.

Great service and our waitress was super sweet. Little on the pricey side but the food was delicious and our drinks were amazing. It's very cute inside as well, dark but felt high end with the outside street lights coming in. Thank you!!!

I'm not sure what happened here. This was my go-to spot for a long time but this week I ordered my usual and the rice was the quality of super market sushi rice. Things are not the same! Would not recommend.

The food is fantastic. We enjoyed Miso, the Sashimi Omakase along with the Hunger Game and Sexy Scorpion roll. The Hunger Game was my favorite but it was all outstanding. Upscale trendy atmosphere. The music is a bit loud for our preference. The service was less than desirable. You never know what is going on in someone's life, maybe it was just a bad day or maybe our server just hated her job. She clearly did not want to be there and was a bit rude. The hostess on the other hand was friendly and welcoming. 4 stars solely for the food.

Service was fantastic and friendly and kept an eye on anything we needed. This review is for happy hour on a Friday. Not packed at all and easy to grab a table at 5:30pm in time to make it for happy hour. My group ordered a bunch of rolls and some fried potatoes and karaage. Everything was pretty tasty and the presentation of the sushi rolls was impressive! My favorite roll was the specialty roll with seared salmon on top and the salmon skin roll. However, as I was eating my stomach started to get upset and then an hour later I had full blown hives all over my body. I contacted the restaurant to ask if anything had peanuts and they said no, so I have no clue what it was that I ate that my body did not like. Over the phone they said management would contact me (I don't want this to happen to anyone else) but haven't heard back yet. I will update if anything changes!

Bougie Japanese food... worth it! I went during happy hour 4-6pm and there were only two other customers. If I lived in Belltown I would come here quite frequently. The only downside is that it isn't cheap, but for the quality of food I think it's well worth the treat. The decor inside and outside is beautiful and the perfect atmosphere for a special occasion. Sashimi - high quality and one of the best I've had in Seattle. I just wish you could get more bang for your buck. I had a chirashi bowl and I was impressed that every piece melted in my mouth. On average, it is about $3/piece here for any kind of sashimi or bowl, even for happy hour. Tempura - delicately fried, not oily, and very sweet. Didn't come with tempura sauce but would still highly recommend! I also had the avocado kamikaze and chicken skewer which are unique to this restaurant and was a delightful experience. It's a big menu and I loved everything here! I could imagine this place getting very busy and noisy at night, so I am glad I came during off peak hours and I think if you don't like big crowds I would recommend coming in before 6pm.

Craving got the best of me, and I ended here on a Saturday night. This place was busy, so I expected amazing, but slightly disappointed. I got Hamachi carpaccio and Belltown roll? My two other friends also ended up getting rolls. The Hamachi was good, but nothing special. My roll tasted so so and when I tried my friend's roll, it had way too much sauce. That can't be good. Felt like the sauce overpowered everything, or could it be that that they weren't serving fresh fish? Service and drinks, on the other hand, was great. I got lychee blossom, sweet and tasty. Our server was slightly busy and took a while to get us our check, but that can't be help since it was packed by the time we wanted to leave. Overall, it's not a bad place if you like fusion rolls, but for me personally, it wasn't my preference. Plus, I do eat a lot of sushi, so I am slightly picky in regards to my rolls and nigiri.

Great food, great service, and beautiful ambiance. From the moment you walk up to wasabi, you are greeted with a cozy outside seating area that lead into a really beautiful restaurant. It's family friendly (even large families) beautifully modern decor. The food is delicious and moderately priced for what you actually get. We ordered the items below: X2 Shoyu Chicken Ramen X2 Albacore Sashimi X2 Miso Soup X1 Spicy Tuna Roll X1 Tuna sashimi platter (happy hour special) X1 large hot Sake (happy hour special) Everything we ordered was delicious. The ramen was the hit of the night, with the tuna sashimi happy hour special not far behind. After everything we ate, i can honestly say we were full and happy. We didn't even go crazy on the happy hour specials because we were so full! Ps. This is one of the few places in Seattle that still actually offers a late night happy hour. Super glad we decided to stop by!

Unfortunately they have fallen off not only in food but service, second time coming for late happy hour. last time they said last call was at 10:30 ( arrived at 10:25) I knew what I wanted so I rushed and order... my sushi was terrible. I just ignored it as maybe they were rushing too. today they said last seating was at 10:15 I arrived at 10:19. I didn't waste my time arguing just suggested they update their website and left. If you're gonna be inconsistent and want to close early just put it on your site so customers don't waste time arriving parking ect because your hours of operation isn't clear. Like why have late night happy hour ? lol

Lovely happy hour menu! Would recommend coming here for their happy hour over any other time in the day since you get so much anyway for the prices. The place to go if you want someplace with a more upscale atmosphere too. Always pleased with their service!

Really good food! Vegetarian sushi was amazing and they had delicious shishito peppers. Would go back for veggie rolls 100%! - probably wouldn't get the fries again. Staff was also very nice

The place has great ambience, pretty chill vibe and is a small seating area. Tried only the green decadence here and it was good. It's quite lively so can seem a little loud for a restaurant but we enjoyed our time!

Went during restaurant week. I was shocked at how big the portion sizes were. Great food, great customer service, great price, great atmosphere, I would visit again when in Seattle.

We were told by locals from Seattle to hit up this spot! We were not disappointed. Sushi was delicious and very fresh. There was not a single hint of a fishy flavor. We got a piece of toro each, which was amazing! Service is excellent! We did not wait long for our sushi Restaurant is dimly lit and has an upscale vibe to it. Parking is limited as it's in the city. Would definitely recommend to others and go again!

Great place for sushi! I ordered a spicy crab based sushi. Can't remember the name. but it was excellent. This is going to quickly become my goto place for sushi. Nice chill ambience to catch up with friends or go on a date.

Great selection of sushi. Fun atmosphere. Unfortunately the sushi bar seems to be just a 'production vehicle' as my family and I were seated and told we needed to place our orders through the waiter as the chefs were 'only for show'. There used to be a phenomenal young chef here pre Covid, but that seems to have all changed.

I've been here two times. Writing this review as a vegetarian who doesn't eat fish. This is a good place for both vegetarians your fish-eating friends so you can all go out to the same place and have options. But I can comment only on the vegetarian sushi options (obviously). Menu and food: There were about 4 or 5 vegetarian roll options, of which the vegetarian cowboy, and the green decadence were the hits at our table. Green decadence: Tempura green onion, asparagus inside, avocado, wasabi aioli on top. Vegetarian cowboy: Asparagus, avocado, cucumber inside, crispy Asian eggplant, plum chili sauce on top. Decent enough vegetarian menu, some other tofu options too. High quality ingredients and tasty. Presentation was lovely too. Price wise, the rolls were $19 and $18 respectively. That is expensive for vegetarian sushi, I think? But this place is good for special occasions. In terms of drinks, we had a bottle of Lychee Nigori sake. Made in Japan and fabulous. Which was about $30 per bottle of 300ml. Service is a hit or miss. The first time we came, we had an AWESOME server who gave us free dessert because it was my birthday, the second time around we had great server, but it was so hard to get his attention! Atmosphere is sort of upscale trendy. High energy, youthful with moody lighting. Reservations can get complicated for large groups, but I think they are able to accommodate around 6 fairly easily before it gets into more complicated payment for holding tables etc.

Love the happy hour here. Out of all the sushi places I think wasabi is consistent and the prices are great. However, I've been here a few times during their regular hours and have felt that for the same food, it wasn't worth it. I literally only come here for their happy hour. The servers are great and attentive, highly recommend for a date night or something with a small group

We waited for over 40 minutes for an order for two despite being told several times "it's coming right up." When we said we wanted to leave and pay for our drinks, they admitted they had a table of 35 in the back that caused them to get backed up. Why didn't you tell us this when we ordered? We said we had show in 90 minutes when we sat. Poor service

Yum! We went for happy hour and the prices were so good. All that sashimi! The quality was honestly top notch and so so fresh and soft. Very much recommend

This is an excellent place for sushi and drinks--definitely a place to go on a date or catch up with some friends. We ordered the Cinnabar Island and Sexy Scorpion rolls, and for drinks, we got the Lychee Blossom and Lavender Lemondrop, which were both good. The food came out quickly. Upon eating it, you can tell the fish was fresh. I liked how balanced the flavors were with our sushi. Nothing was too overpowering. One thing that could have been better was the service. It was slow, but they were very friendly. Overall, I would return to try their appetizers and other rolls.