SanKai

4.9

804 Reviews

$31 to $50

Japanese

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for happy hour

Sushi master Ryuichi Nakano casts a wide net at SanKai, drawing longtime fans and welcoming newcomers to his intimate new sushi restaurant in the heart of downtown Edmonds. Enjoy our cozy dining room, omakase sushi bar, or heated outside dining in our domes.

Please note we are a small restaurant and children (babies) need to me accounted for in your reservation if you need seating/highchair. Stroller space is limited and may not always be accommodated.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Tempura
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(425) 955-8789
Website
http://www.sankaisushi.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Ryuichi Nakano
Catering
Please contact us at eat@sankaisushi.com for more information on catering!
Private party facilities
Please contact us at eat@sankaisushi.com for more information on private events!

Location
111 4th Ave. N., Edmonds, WA 98020
Neighborhood
Edmonds
Cross street
Main Street
Parking details
Free Street Parking and extended evening parking available in local Bank Lots.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Sushi Bar
Multiple dates available
At the sushi bar you will have the opportunity to enjoy an open-ended omakase experience. Our expert chefs will guide you through an incredible meal based on your preferences. A la carte dining and pre-set omakase are also available at the sushi bar. *Please note, we have an intimate dining room with limited seating and kindly ask that you respect the following time limits: 1 hour 45 minutes for parties of up to two; 2 hours for parties of three or more.
Standard Indoor Table
Multiple dates available
Enjoy a la carte dining or preset omakase at one of our comfortable indoor tables. *Please note, we have an intimate dining room with limited seating and kindly ask that you respect the following time limits: 1 hour 45 minutes for parties of up to two; 2 hours for parties of three or more.
Heated Outdoor Dome
Multiple dates available
Enjoy dining in our heated outdoor domes. Each dome is heated, fully covered and comfortably seats up to five people. Please note, no pets are allowed in the domes. *Please note, we have an intimate dining room with limited seating and kindly ask that you respect the following time limits: 1 hour 45 minutes for parties of up to two; 2 hours for parties of three or more.

What 804 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Seattle / Eastern Washington
Best Food
Seattle / Eastern Washington
Japanese
North of Seattle
Best Overall
North of Seattle
Best Food
North of Seattle
Best Service
North of Seattle
Best Ambiance
North of Seattle
Best Value
North of Seattle
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

SanKai offers an exceptional Japanese dining experience with "phenomenal sushi" and a diverse menu featuring fresh, high-quality fish. Guests appreciate the "fantastic service" and unique outdoor dome seating, providing a private and cozy atmosphere. With a welcoming staff, it's a "great local venue" for authentic Japanese cuisine, often hailed as "better than a lot of Seattle sushi restaurants."

804 Reviews

R
Russ
Seattle
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love Sankai. It is always wonderful to find a Japanese restaurant that produces authentic Japanese foods with the artistry you would encounter in Japan. The rice is perfect, the knife work is fantastic, together the result is beautiful nigiri. The attention to detail is incredible. Thoroughly enjoyed dinner and was so happy to share it with Sankai newbies who will absolutely go back for more!
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Sanna
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved dining in the outdoor dome! Excellent food and service as always. This is our favorite sushi restaurant!
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Brian
Seattle
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite restaurants in Edmonds. We eat there at least once a month and are never disappointed. You do have to remember to make a reservation. The food is always enjoyable and the service is warm and friendly
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Jeffrey
Seattle
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Seated us quickly. Excellent sushi. Enjoyed the tempura green beans.
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Phuong
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dining experience, even with our young children in tow. The staff was welcoming, patient, and attentive to our family’s needs. Highly recommend this place for families looking for a welcoming environment and excellent service!
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HelloDuke
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are regulars at SanKai. The best nigiri ever, fish is always so fresh and chef does an amazing job of rotating special, in season fish. Service is always excellent. We typically prefer to sit at the bar to chat with the chefs, but were seated in one of the outside domes this time and it was SO COOL! It was heated and they had a speaker playing music so the ambiance was on point! Note - If you’re a fancy roll person, SanKai might not be for you (they do have a handful of excellent rolls, but it’s not their focus) but if you’re into really good fresh fish then this is the place!
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Laura
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We sat at the bar and really appreciated the service and information provided to help us choose what to order. Our first visit and it was really enjoyable. Food was wonderful.
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M. Sean
Seattle
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another amazing meal here. I love this restaurant. The fish is consistently amazing. And the service is excellent. Sankai is not just my favorite sushi restaurant, but my favorite restaurant overall in the Pacific Northwest.
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Stephanie
Seattle
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
this was the third time I’ve had a subpar experience at SanKai - a friend of mine routinely has ‘an amazing time’ every time he comes in so I thought I’d give it one more chance… no. The special meichidai was mealy, the king salmon nigiri could literally have been pink slime cat food, and when I said I hadn’t liked the warasa (yellowtail) special b/c it was too lean and had zero flavor, it was not taken off the bill. I won’t visit again.
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M. Sean
Seattle
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another wonderful meal at the SanKai sushi bar. The fish was amazing. Service was excellent. And the chef kept us entertained with detailed explanations for the origins and preparation of the fish.
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SanKai is rated 4.9 stars by 804 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

111 4th Ave. N., Edmonds, WA 98020

Additional information

Cross street
Main Street
Neighborhood
Edmonds
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Tempura
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Free Street Parking and extended evening parking available in local Bank Lots.
Payment options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ryuichi Nakano
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.sankaisushi.com/
Phone number
(425) 955-8789
Catering
Please contact us at eat@sankaisushi.com for more information on catering!
Private party facilities
Please contact us at eat@sankaisushi.com for more information on private events!

SanKai

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

Sushi Bar

Standard Indoor Table

Heated Outdoor Dome

Menu

What 804 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does SanKai offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is SanKai restaurant rated?

Is SanKai currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information