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Shiki Japanese Restaurant
Traditional sushiFugu licensed chefLower Queen AnneFamily-ownedShiro's alumni
Family-owned since 2001 by Master Chef Kenji Yamamoto — a veteran of Shiro's original kitchen and one of the world's few licensed fugu chefs — Shiki offers traditional Japanese sushi and seasonal specialties in Lower Queen Anne.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Lower Queen Anne
- Since
- 2001
- Chef
- Kenji Yamamoto
Plate № 28
About
Master Chef Kenji Yamamoto came up through Shiro Kashiba's original kitchen before opening Shiki in 2001 with his wife Etsuko, who manages the front of house. The restaurant's crown jewel is Chef Yamamoto's rare fugu (blowfish) license — making Shiki one of the few restaurants in North America authorized to serve this celebrated and legally regulated Japanese delicacy. Beyond fugu, the menu spans traditional nigiri, sashimi, and cooked Japanese dishes. The intimate, family-run environment reflects over two decades of Japanese culinary stewardship in Queen Anne.
Neighborhood & visiting
Shiki Japanese Restaurant sits in Lower Queen Anne, one of Seattle's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Chef Yamamoto holds a rare fugu (blowfish) license — one of the few fugu-authorized restaurants in North America
- Veteran of Shiro Kashiba's original kitchen, carrying on one of Seattle's most respected sushi lineages
- Family-owned by Japanese couple Kenji and Etsuko Yamamoto since 2001
- Intimate, neighborhood atmosphere with traditional Japanese hospitality at the heart of every visit
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Frequently asked
About Shiki Japanese Restaurant
- Is Shiki Japanese Restaurant an authentic traditional sushi restaurant in Seattle?
- Yes — Shiki Japanese Restaurant is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for traditional sushi in Seattle: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is Shiki Japanese Restaurant located?
- Shiki Japanese Restaurant is located at 4 W Roy St, Seattle, WA 98119, Seattle, USA in the Lower Queen Anne neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Shiki Japanese Restaurant?
- Shiki Japanese Restaurant does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular sushi restaurants in Seattle we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Shiki Japanese Restaurant?
- Shiki Japanese Restaurant sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for traditional sushi of this format in Seattle.
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