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Relaxed, cozy Japanese eatery with an omakase menu featuring sushi, sashimi, mains & desserts.
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Address: 25 W Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98119
Website: http://www.saisushiandsake.com/
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SAI Sushi & Sake
Seattle, WA 98119. Exclusive Omakase dining experience featuring the finest Japanese cuisine & sushi. Sai sushi and sake is a reservation-only restaurant.
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Even if work ended at 9:00 PM and the shop closed at 10:00 PM, I couldn’t resist going, even if it was just for ten or twenty minutes. I was truly possessed.
Reviews
janel c
I visited friends in Seattle and they decided to take me to SAI. They hadn’t been there before but heard it was great. We had the best time! There were three in our party and two in another party, so intimate. The kaiseki was fabulous and I tried several nigiri that I had never tried before. I highly recommend.
… moreJulia
The most incredible omakase experience ever! There is so much attention to small details and all of the fish quality was amazing. Thank you for having us and we will definitely be back
… moreHenry C.
I loved how you can get an entirely private omakase experience at a similar price point to other popular high-end sushi places in Seattle. Sai’s hospitality is awesome, and I’d definitely recommend this place for special occasions.
On a side note, this is a “one-man” restaurant, so Sai would not be at the bar at all times, as he has to handle all sorts of stuff to present a wonderful sushi experience.
… moreOn a side note, this is a “one-man” restaurant, so Sai would not be at the bar at all times, as he has to handle all sorts of stuff to present a wonderful sushi experience.
Estella Liu
From start to finish, this omakase experience was very enjoyable . The chef’s attention to detail and mastery of flavors truly shone through in every course.
The purple uni was a standout – its luxurious, buttery texture and briny sweetness was impressive. It melted on the palate like a dream. The toro was equally sublime, rich and fatty with the perfect balance of freshness. I also enjoy the nodoguro. The delicate, smoky flavor of this premium fish, paired with its silky texture, was simply unforgettable.
The ambiance was intimate, and the chef’s passion for each ingredient was evident as they explained the origins and preparation behind every dish. If you’re a sushi lover, this is an absolute must-visit. I can’t wait to return for another round of culinary artistry!
… moreThe purple uni was a standout – its luxurious, buttery texture and briny sweetness was impressive. It melted on the palate like a dream. The toro was equally sublime, rich and fatty with the perfect balance of freshness. I also enjoy the nodoguro. The delicate, smoky flavor of this premium fish, paired with its silky texture, was simply unforgettable.
The ambiance was intimate, and the chef’s passion for each ingredient was evident as they explained the origins and preparation behind every dish. If you’re a sushi lover, this is an absolute must-visit. I can’t wait to return for another round of culinary artistry!
Kaiju Lyu
Me and my friend spent a wonderful birthday event here. The food quality is very good and we were able to enjoy some uncommon nigiri ingredients that barely find on market. The akagai nigiri was probably the most superizing one! Chief is very professional and friendly, delivering very authentic dishes that he learned from the master in Japan. The whole place is not large and looked like only serve 4 people each time, but it’s clean, it’s quiet and comfortable to place all belongings and bags properly. Would definitely visit again!
… moreDenise Lin
The only private omakase dining experience in Seattle! I was a bit nervous since I’m socially awkward, so anything 1 on 1 sounds daunting. Chef Saito is very warm and kind, and the food never stopped coming which made the experience less awkward than I had anticipated (can’t think too much when you’re stuffing your face). He’s a one-man show which really pulled at my heart strings; he’s clearly a hard worker and puts a lot of thought into his craft. What I loved that I haven’t seen other sushi places do is he writes out a very thorough menu for you to read alongside your meal. Not only does it list each course in order, but he also includes some cool facts or background of the course. Another thing I loved was that he has a sign in front of you that he flips after each course to tell you what’s up next. It just all felt very accessible and thoughtful to customers.
In terms of the meal, you can tell Chef Saito means business! The moment we sat down, he had our first dish ready. Throughout the meal, we kept noticing fish or small dishes that we had never tried before or hadn’t known much about. If you read other reviews, other people noticed the same thing; Chef Saito picks unique things that you don’t see in other omakase restaurants. It was refreshing to see the different cuts, different regions the fish came from, and different preparation techniques he used for each dish. They were all delicious! I highly recommend pairing your meal with a houjicha tea he picked out from Japan and hands down the best houjicha I’ve ever had. Dessert was also very delicious – a homemade soft pudding with fruit and mochi ice cream.
If you’re looking for a unique dining experience with a different range of omakase items, this is definitely worth the try! People know about the big hitters in Seattle like Taneda, LTD, Sushi Kashiba, etc, and I feel Sai is kind of this low-key hidden gem (opened in 2020 aka the worst time!) that most of Seattle still doesn’t really know about. I really hope Chef Saito gets more recognition, since he deserves it. He won’t be your chatty, super engaging chef, but he is so kind and will make sure your dining experience is meeting/exceeding your standards. I’d love to spread the word on him. We know we’ll definitely be back.
… moreIn terms of the meal, you can tell Chef Saito means business! The moment we sat down, he had our first dish ready. Throughout the meal, we kept noticing fish or small dishes that we had never tried before or hadn’t known much about. If you read other reviews, other people noticed the same thing; Chef Saito picks unique things that you don’t see in other omakase restaurants. It was refreshing to see the different cuts, different regions the fish came from, and different preparation techniques he used for each dish. They were all delicious! I highly recommend pairing your meal with a houjicha tea he picked out from Japan and hands down the best houjicha I’ve ever had. Dessert was also very delicious – a homemade soft pudding with fruit and mochi ice cream.
If you’re looking for a unique dining experience with a different range of omakase items, this is definitely worth the try! People know about the big hitters in Seattle like Taneda, LTD, Sushi Kashiba, etc, and I feel Sai is kind of this low-key hidden gem (opened in 2020 aka the worst time!) that most of Seattle still doesn’t really know about. I really hope Chef Saito gets more recognition, since he deserves it. He won’t be your chatty, super engaging chef, but he is so kind and will make sure your dining experience is meeting/exceeding your standards. I’d love to spread the word on him. We know we’ll definitely be back.
Shawn Park
I’ve tried all of omakase in Seattle, and this is by far the most intimate, and unique omakase experience. Chef Sai really differentiate his food by creating nigiris that you won’t find else where such as Kuruma-ebi, Hokke, Geoduck and etc. if you’re tired or same ole omakase with same sets of fish, and wants to explore refreshing, and unique experience. This is the place to go
… moreN P
This was hands down, the best sushi I have ever tasted. The best service I’ve ever experienced for Sushi as well. Every single dish left me rolling the taste around, trying to prolong the savoring of every bite. Fish that I was not particularly fond of from previous experiences elsewhere were served, and I was blown away with how good it all was. I never thought that I would have told everyone how delicious Mackerel was, but I sure did after eating Sai’s impressive creations.
… moreLeon Li
One of the best private fine dining experience I’ve ever had. Great service, amazing food! That uni was insanely good. It was fresh, and had a very unique sweet taste to it. The hand roll had Toro, uni and seared Wagyu beef in it. It was packed up with flavors. 10/10 recommended
… moreVeronica Ng
We love a good omakase and knew we needed to check out the scene in Seattle while on vacation. This is a good-value restaurant and worth it for the quantity and quality of fresh fish for $205 pp for 18 items, especially if you want to experience PRIVATE DINING because thats the only thing they do, even if it’s only a party of two. We got to know the chef a little and turns out it’s only run by him, and an occasional dishwasher. Really down to earth and we enjoyed chatting with him! I recommend coming here if you want a no-frills kind of dinner and just want to appreciate really good sushi.
Food: The fresh fish is very good quality! The uni was so so fresh! However, I do think the cooked portions of the omakase lacked a bit…. The flavours and textures are there; however some of the items (eg. fried scallop) were just slightly overcooked. It’s not a big enough reason to deter me from this place because the value for the food is worth it, but something to note of the calibre of the restaurant.
Drinks: There was a good amount of options for drinks! We opted for the sake pairing and felt that it was good value for 4 pours at $60.
Service/Atmosphere: The chef is very thoughtful about making sure that everything needed by a customer is present. For example, there are phone chargers, a little mat to place your keys and phone, and a clothing rack. Up until the nigiri part, I did feel a bit rushed with the pace of the courses. But I think it’s because since it’s only the chef himself working, he is running around a bit. It’s good if you don’t particularly enjoy chatting with chefs because all the information is always posted on his menus.
WOULD I COME HERE AGAIN? Yes!!! It’s worth it for $205 pp and great if you just want to include some good sushi 🙂
… moreFood: The fresh fish is very good quality! The uni was so so fresh! However, I do think the cooked portions of the omakase lacked a bit…. The flavours and textures are there; however some of the items (eg. fried scallop) were just slightly overcooked. It’s not a big enough reason to deter me from this place because the value for the food is worth it, but something to note of the calibre of the restaurant.
Drinks: There was a good amount of options for drinks! We opted for the sake pairing and felt that it was good value for 4 pours at $60.
Service/Atmosphere: The chef is very thoughtful about making sure that everything needed by a customer is present. For example, there are phone chargers, a little mat to place your keys and phone, and a clothing rack. Up until the nigiri part, I did feel a bit rushed with the pace of the courses. But I think it’s because since it’s only the chef himself working, he is running around a bit. It’s good if you don’t particularly enjoy chatting with chefs because all the information is always posted on his menus.
WOULD I COME HERE AGAIN? Yes!!! It’s worth it for $205 pp and great if you just want to include some good sushi 🙂