Seattle, WA.

Yamashiro Sushi Bistro

The Open View

Yamashiro Sushi Bistro is located in Washington. Located in the North Seattle area, this restaurant is mildly expensive. Locals say the restaurant serves genuine Japanese dishes. This restaurant features a full bar and lunch.

User Reviews of Yamashiro Sushi Bistro

Good Sushi, Long Wait

yamashiro was an excellent find in a place where you wouldn't expect to...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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WARABI's now

I used to goto Yamashiro every week, but it has changed to Warabi. The food is a little different but still really good. I love the rolls and nigiri especially. I dont know if its a new owner or just a new...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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So yummy and so affordable, esp. for a japanese resturant

This resturant used to be a different japanese resturant that I used to go to regularly, I was so bummed when I drove by to see something totally different. I heard good things about it so I decided to give it...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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NEW OWNERS - WARABI

My fiance and I live just locks away from what used to be Yamashiro and loved to go often for Sushi, Saki and a fun atmosphere. Tonight we drove up and noticed the name out front changed to "WARABI". The...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave W.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is some of the better sushi I've had since moving to Seattle. The tuna and albacore nigiri were especially tasty and all of the fish I tasted was very fresh. Also of note was the Aurora roll,…
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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If you find it, you'll be blown away

Squeezed between a teriyaki place and bubble tea spot in a tiny strip mall among used car lots, you'll not think to find a great sushi restaurant. But if you find it and find a parking spot, you'll be pleasantly surprised. Give the "Chefs Choice" a spin.
openlist - user review - 07/26/2007

Yelp.com Review - by Mira H.

3.0 of 5 stars. We went to Yamashiros, hoping their happy hour started at 9pm (but it was actually 10). They have a really appealing happy hour menu so we were planning on eating a ton for really cheap. However,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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Best selection of rolls in North Seattle

My husband and I eat at Yamashiro Bistro a lot. Their fish is always very fresh and they have a huge selection of rolls to choose from. Their Rainbow Roll, Aurora Avenue Roll, and Seattle Tempura Roll are our...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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A little bit pricey..

..but definitely good quality. I was very happy to find this great little place on Aurora of all places! A friend of mine had told me about the place, but it wasn't until driving by that I recognized and...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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Best assortment of Ahi dishes, rolls, and friendly, genuine staff!!!!

I've had nothing but the best experiences every time I walk into this little hidden oasis on Aurora Ave. The staff and owner are extremely genuine and they serve the highest quality ingredients at an...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Joy S.

2.0 of 5 stars. Not too impressed here. The size of our rolls (dynamite, catepillar, and spicy scallop) were not as generous as most places, arriving in 5 very thinly-sliced pieces that left me dissatisfied. Also,…
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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Be Prepared To Wait

My wife and I recently arrived at Yamashiro for our 7:45pm reservation on Saturday. The restaurant was moderately busy, yet disgruntled customers were streaming out the doors. We were very patient and...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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Be Prepared To Wait

My wife and I recently arrived at Yamashiro for our 7:45pm reservation on...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Calvin C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I cannot even begin to say how much I love this place. The stylish decor is absolutely fantastic, the sushi bar is top notch with a knowledgeable array of accommodating sushi chefs. And oh the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Karawynn L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Edit 10/07: Yamashiro is no more; it's been bought out and is now 'Warabi' Japanese restaurant. Decor is the same; menu and staff are entirely different. My experience: decent sushi, but ordinary,…
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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Surprisingly good

Good sushi on Aurora??? I would have never guessed it. The ambiance was as described, kind of night-club-ish. The sushi was fresh. Surprisingly expensive and the nigiri came in single pieces rather than in...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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My repeat visits go flawlessly...

My friends and I make repeated visits to Yamashiro's. I found the staff friendly, prompt and helpful. The servers are informative, and clearly familiar with the menu, and do their jobs well. We get our meals...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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Big disappointment

From other reviews I was excited to invite 6 friends to join me for dinner. We had reservations at 6pm in a private room. Most of us arrived by 5 pm for happy hour and were informed that the only place in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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Fantastic Sushi, Japanese Fare, and ambiance to boot!

This sushi bistro is awesome. Love the ambiance (modern hip, but has tatami rooms in the back for the old school in us all) and the rotating menu on the flat screen tv by the bar. Very good sashimi, rolls were...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2006
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OK Sushi But Great Chicken

As a sushi restaurant Yamashiro is average at best but the real strength here are their cooked dishes. The salt and pepper fried chicken is incredibly moist and delicious with an addictive crispy brown skin....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2006
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Excellent sushi rolls

This is a great place to share sushi with a friend, especially after work. The Happy Hour specials are a good deal, and the rolls are incredibly tasty. The stylish decor creates a clean, inviting environment...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/24/2006
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decent place

For Aurora, this is a decent place. My only complaints are slightly pricey menu for subpar cuts of fish. Though 90% of my meal was fine, a few pieces still had skin on them....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2006
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Best Sushi Confirmed

After reading the chain of highly recommended, I was curious as to why someone gave it a poor review. Well, I agree with the majority! The service was prompt, the staff members were friendly, and the sushi was...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2005
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Not so

Young inexperienced waitstaff was fine; sushi chef and owner sitting at bar was not. 25 minutes at sushi bar with no service was a sign of what to expect. I've been to to a lot of these places north of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2005
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Very Nice

We were wondering if we were still on Aurora, the atmosphere and food was so great, but then we saw a street-walker strolling down the sidewalk. Try the deep-fried cheesecake, it's strangely delicious....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2005
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what a deal!

They have very good sushi and rolls at reasonable prices. The best dish is the whole salt and pepper fried chicken for 16 bucks. This easily feeds four and very moist and tasty. Considering other restaurants...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2005
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User Review

We had a wonderful experience. Great menu. Can't wait to go back and try other delicious sushi rolls.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2005
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best dining in the north end

Sushi was excellent and so was the service, Nothing comes close in the north end or in seattle!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/28/2005
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Great Food

The food was great and well worth the time to stop by and dine. Enjoy.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2005
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Excellent Sushi

We decided to check this place out based on the citysearch review and the fact that we live in Greenlake and always no the lookout for good japanese. We had a party of 4 and tried some of the new types of...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2005
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Actually this place is quite good

I admit I'm a bit of a restaurant snob who considers most restaurants north of 85th street the sole domain of fast food outlets or fare served along with a hefty dose of cigarette smoke and Budweiser. But this...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2004
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awesome place to go!

I went with some colleagues from work and was surprised by the welcoming and clean ambiance. Once inside, it is very easy to forget you are on Aurora. Great food. Great service. I'm going back with my family...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2004
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Excellent!

Who woulda thought you could find top notch sushi in North Seattle? Well, you can at Yamashiro Sushi Bistro. Moreover, their vast menu not includes great sushi but some classic meat/seafood dishes. Clean as a...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/01/2004
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Newly discovered Sushi

Sushi under four bucks?-that's what lured me to Yamashiro's late night happy hour. With friendly staff and a full bar, I had an awesome time at Yamashiro Sushi Bistro. I went back with my friends who do not...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2004
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Fine dining / Fun bar scene

Dinner was fantastic. The sushi was delicious and the restaurant offered an eclectic selection of other meals to dine on. The bar offered a wide selection of drinks. Service was prompt and the staff was...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2004
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer

nippon serene. the well-stocked sushi bar is poised opposite another bar whose liquid assets include signature soju cocktails made with korean distilled liquor. it offers several dozen creative sushi rolls and...
seattlepi.com - user review
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AOL CityGuide

swell sushi in a lively bar...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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Seattle Times

its two parts bistro-stylish, one part nippon serene. the well-stocked sushi bar is poised opposite another bar whose liquid assets include signature soju cocktails made with korean distilled liquor. it offers...
seattletimes.com - user review
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