Seattle · Sushi · a la carte
Shiro's Sushi Restaurant
Edomae sushiJapanese heritageBelltownJapan-trained kitchen30-year institution
Founded in 1994 by sushi master Shiro Kashiba and now stewarded by Japan-born Yoshi Yokoyama, Shiro's is Belltown's definitive Edomae sushi institution. Every chef on the team was born, trained, or worked in Japan.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Belltown
- Since
- 1994
- Chef
- Yoshi Yokoyama
Plate № 29
About
Shiro Kashiba founded this Belltown landmark in 1994, establishing it as one of Seattle's earliest and most respected Edomae sushi restaurants. He sold it in 2014 to head chef Yoshi Yokoyama, who leads a team that Seattle Magazine notes were all 'born, trained, or worked in Japan.' The menu spans nigiri, omakase, and a la carte selections drawn from Pacific Northwest and imported Japanese seafood. Open seven days a week, Shiro's has remained one of the most consistent and traditionally grounded sushi experiences in the city for over three decades.
Neighborhood & visiting
Shiro's Sushi Restaurant sits in Belltown, 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
- 30-year Edomae sushi institution with an all-Japan-experienced kitchen team
- Founded by Shiro Kashiba, protégé of Jiro Ono, and continued under his Japanese successor
- Seven-days-a-week service — one of Seattle's most accessible fine sushi restaurants
- A Belltown anchor that helped define Seattle as a top-tier sushi city
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Frequently asked
About Shiro's Sushi Restaurant
- Is Shiro's Sushi Restaurant an authentic edomae sushi restaurant in Seattle?
- Yes — Shiro's Sushi Restaurant is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for edomae sushi in Seattle: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is Shiro's Sushi Restaurant located?
- Shiro's Sushi Restaurant is located at 2401 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, Seattle, USA in the Belltown neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Shiro's Sushi Restaurant?
- Shiro's Sushi 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 Shiro's Sushi Restaurant?
- Shiro's Sushi Restaurant sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for edomae sushi of this format in Seattle.
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