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Village Sushi - Reviews

5211 University Wy NE, 98105 Seattle
All reviews at a glance
494

Reviews

83.6%

Satisfaction

54

negative

27

neutral

413

positive

What people say about Village Sushi

Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Tam T.
Review date: 12/09/2025
9
Consistently Excellent Sushi and More
My experience at Village Sushi has been consistently excellent over the years. The sushi and sashimi are of very high quality, truly ranking in the top 3 in the city. Beyond the sushi, the side dishes are terrific. The tempura is perfectly crisp, light, and never greasy. The scallop appetizer is described as 'a bit of heaven' and it's recommended to order rice to enjoy the leftover sauce. The agedashi tofu is the reviewer's standard for testing new places and is considered the best. All of this is offered at remarkably reasonable prices. The restaurant itself is in a modest spot, with Joe always playing jazz, dimmed lights, and surrounded by his paintings, offering a unique glimpse into his life. It's a bit different from a typical Japanese restaurant, but that doesn't detract from the food quality.
  • sushi and sashimi10
  • side dishes9
  • tempura9
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Nathaniel L.
Review date: 11/09/2025
10
Incredible Food and Cozy Vibes!
I absolutely LOVE this place! My experience was fantastic. The food is incredible, and the vibes are cozy. The staff were incredibly kind, and the owner personally made my sushi rolls – he's just the sweetest. This was my second time visiting, and I will most certainly be back!
  • food10
  • vibes9
  • staff10
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
kai
Review date: 10/29/2025
9
Phenomenal Sushi Experience!
My experience at this restaurant was absolutely phenomenal. I visited on a random evening with my girlfriend, searching for a sushi place on the avenue, and I was deeply impressed. The service was amazing, and the atmosphere was warm and relaxing. Their salmon teriyaki is quite frankly the best salmon I’ve had in my life. I now go here at least once a week. It's a bit expensive, but that’s to be expected at a sushi restaurant. The chef is incredibly kind and talented as well.
  • food10
  • service10
  • atmosphere10
Price per Person
  • $71–$80
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Daniel V. D. H.
Review date: 09/28/2025
10
Excellent Sushi Experience
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I found it to be one of the best sushi spots in Seattle. The nigiri was perfect, and the spicy salmon roll was incredibly flavorful. I will definitely be coming back again.
  • nigiri10
  • spicy salmon roll10
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Lois
Review date: 09/11/2025
9
Best Tonkatsu Ever!
In September 2025, I had the best tonkatsu I've ever tasted in my life. The rainbow roll and California roll were also really good. I'm looking forward to trying the sashimi next time.
  • tonkatsu10
  • rainbow roll8
  • California roll8
Price per Person
  • $61–$70
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Mark D.
Review date: 08/07/2025
9
Fabulous Sushi Experience at Village Sushi
My experience at Village Sushi was truly wonderful. The service was attentive, and the setting was chill with vinyl jazz playing. The sushi was astoundingly fresh and lovingly prepared, all at a reasonable price. I particularly enjoyed the toro, salmon, and tamago. I washed it all down with a generous glass of Kikkoman plumb wine. It was an A+ experience!
  • service10
  • setting9
  • sushi10
Price per Person
  • $71–$80
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Moderate
Sara D.
Review date: 08/06/2025
10
Amazing Gem, Fresh Food, Friendly Staff
I've been coming here for 3 years, and my experience is simply amazing every time. The food is consistently fresh and delicious. What truly stands out is the entire staff, who are so friendly. It's just a lovely little gem.
  • food10
  • staff10
  • atmosphere5
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Marlena N.
Review date: 07/17/2025
10
Wonderful Experience All Around!
My experience at this restaurant was wonderful. The customer service was excellent, and the atmosphere had a lovely warmth. The music and records added to the ambiance. Most importantly, the food was phenomenal.
  • customer service10
  • warmth9
  • music9
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Amal A.
Review date: 07/13/2025
7
Great Sushi, But No Tea!
My experience at this sushi place was largely positive, with fresh and delicious sushi. The food quality was excellent. However, I was quite surprised that they do not serve tea, which is a common offering at most sushi restaurants. This was an unexpected omission.
  • sushi9
  • tea3
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Beth
Review date: 06/04/2025
9
Favorite Sushi Spot!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! It's my favorite sushi spot in Seattle. The fish quality was excellent and the prices were very reasonable. I particularly enjoyed the ambience, with the unique touch of vinyl music and original paintings.
  • fish quality9
  • well priced8
  • ambience9

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