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Shiro's Sushi

Item: Shiro's Sushi
Author: Corinne Whiting

Cuisine: Asian, Japanese, Sushi

Price Range: $$

10Best Says

If the crowd a restaurant draws is a measure of its standing, Shiro's reputation is assured. The unadorned space is one of Seattle's premier sushi spots, often filled with loyal local patrons, including sports stars, business executives and the rest of the city's ravenous raw-fish fans. White tablecloths drape the tables, but the prime spot can be found at the sushi bar, where the blade-wielding chefs slice fresh fish with utmost skill. Sitting here, you never know what kind of extra treats might come your way. The understated restaurant also features an extensive and well-chosen sake list. Shiro's sets the bar for fresh fish and friendly hospitality, even in a town overflowing with top-notch sushi venues.

Address:

2401 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
206-443-9844

Hours:

Daily 5:30pm-10:30pm

Website:

shiros.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Corinne Whiting
Seattle Local Expert

Best Restaurants: "Shiro's is known for offering samples that aren't on the menu. Each of the chefs here learned the essence of "Edomae" sushi preparation, which was developed and localized by original founder Shiro Kashiba."
Restaurants near KeyArena at Seattle Center, Seafood: "Shiro's is known for offering samples that aren't on the menu, and when it comes to fresh and innovative raw seafood, this Seattle standby can't be beat."
Japanese: "Reservations can be made by phone only, and no reservations are available for the sushi counter."

Recommended as Best Restaurants Because: Shiro's Sushi (the first Edomae-style restaurant in Seattle) draws loyal fans to its Belltown space, one of the city's premier sushi spots.
Best for Restaurants near KeyArena at Seattle Center Because: This Belltown gem is popular among sushi lovers who come for consistent favorites and rotating seasonal surprises.
Best for Seafood Because: At Shiro's Sushi, the skilled chefs ensure that diners go on a memorable culinary adventure.
Best for Japanese Because: Shiro's Sushi is a Belltown gem in which the sushi reigns, but other options wow, too.

Main Menu
- Beer
  Kirin Ichiban
  Small: $6.00
  
  Large: $8.00
  Sapporo
  Small: $6.00
  
  Large: $8.00
  Red Hook
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Kirin Free
  
  ($6.00)
- Cold Sake
  Kurosawa (Junmai, from Nagano)
  6oz: $12.00
  
  12oz: $20.00
  Otokoyama (Junmai, from Hokkaido)
  6oz: $15.00
  
  12oz: $27.00
  Suigei (T-Junmai, from Kochi)
  6oz: $20.00
  
  12oz: $38.00
- Cold Sake 720ml
  
  Bunzaemon (J. Ginjo from Wakayama)
  
  ($46.00)
  
  Harushika (Junmai, from Nara)
  
  ($58.00)
  
  Hakkaisan (J. Ginjo, from Niigata)
  
  ($72.00)
  
  Onikoroshi (Daiginjo, from Shizuoka)
  
  ($100.00)
  
  Kubota (J. Daiginjo, from Niigata)
  
  ($155.00)
  
  Senshin (J. Daiginjo, from Niigata)
  
  ($240.00)
- Other Sake
  Hot Sake
  Gekkeikan
  
  6oz: $8.00
  
  12oz: $14.00
  Nigori
  
  Yaegaki ($16.00)
- Champagne
  
  Boizel - 375ml
  
  ($42.00)
  
  Boizel - 720ml
  
  ($72.00)
  
  Veuve Clicquot - 720ml
  
  ($130.00)
- White Wine
  Mirth '13 (Chardonnay)
  Glass: $11.00
  
  Bottle: $40.00
  Groth '11 (Chardonnay)
  
  ($67.00)
  
  Stone Street '12 (Chardonnay)
  
  ($89.00)
  
  Joseph Phelps '12 (Chardonnay)
  
  ($114.00)
  
  Skyfall '14 (Pinot Gris)
  Glass: $9.00
  
  Bottle: $32.00
  V an Duzer '13 (Pinot Gris)
  
  ($45.00)
  
  Livio Felluga '13 (Pinot Gris)
  
  ($72.00)
  
  Songbird '13 (Sauv Blanc)
  Glass: $9.00
  
  Bottle: $32.00
  Matanzas Creek '13 (Sauv Blanc)
  
  ($51.00)
  
  Cakebread '13 (Sauv Blanc)
  
  ($69.00)
- Red Wine
  Willamette '11 (Pinot Noir)
  Glass: $12.00
  
  Bottle: $44.00
  Purple Hand '12 (Pinot Noir)
  
  ($62.00)
  
  Mercer Canyons '13 (Cabernet Sauvignon)
  Glass: $11.00
  
  Bottle: $40.00
  Gifford '12 (Cabernet Sauvignon)
  
  ($62.00)
  
  Double Canyon '12 (Cabernet Sauvignon)
  
  ($82.00)
  
  Chateau Montelena '12 (Cabernet Sauvignon)
  
  ($102.00)
- Non-Alcoholic
  
  Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite
  
  ($2.00)
  
  Oolong Tea or Iced Green Tea
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Orange, Grapefruit
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Pineapple, Cranberry
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Fiji Water, Pellegrino
  
  ($5.00)
- Juice
  
  Orange, Grapefruit, Pineapple, Cranberry
  
  ($2.00)
- For guests dining at the tables
  
  Shiro's Omakase*
  
  Appetizer, sashimi, sushi entrees, soup and dessert ($65.00)
  
  Premium Sushi Omakase*
  
  17 pieces - includes seasonal soup ($75.00)
- For guests seated at the sushi counter
  
  Shiro's Open-Ended Omakase*
  
  Order as much as you would like
- Appetizer
  
  Edamame
  
  Boiled Young Soy Beans ($4.75)
  
  Goma-Ae
  
  Choice of spinach or asparagus served with sesame sauce ($4.50)
  
  Spinach Ohitashi
  
  Blanched Spinach Served w/ Bonito Flakes ($4.50)
  
  Shishito Pepper
  
  Flash fried and sautéed with splash soy ($6.75)
  
  Rainbow Poke*
  
  Mixed assortment seafood with original sauce ($9.50)
  
  Fresh Oysters*
  
  Half dozen local oysters on the half shell ($15.00)
  
  Nanban-Zuke
  
  Ocean smelt or salmon belly - Lightly fried and marinated in our house sweet vinaigrette ($6.75)
  
  Tako-Su*
  
  Octopus in ponzu or miso vinaigrette ($10.50)
  
  Kani-Su
  
  King crab in ponzu ($14.50)
  
  Albacore Tataki*
  
  Seared albacore tuna, sweet onion and shiso leaf with house ponzu sauce ($15.00)
  
  Chawanmushi
  
  Steamed egg custard w/shrimp, white fish, shiitake mushrooms and mitsuba ($7.00)
  
  Pickles
  
  japanese Style Pickles ($3.00)
- Salad
  
  Seaweed Salad
  
  Seaweed, wakame and cucumber in house-made vinaigrette ($6.75)
  
  Seafood Salad*
  
  Mixed organic green with assortment of sashimi served with wasabi-mayo-ponzu dressing ($12.00)
- Deep-Fried
  
  Geso Kara-age
  
  Deep-Fried Squid Legs ($6.50)
  
  Chicken Kara-age (6 pcs)
  
  Japanese style deep-fried chicken wings ($7.75)
  
  Soft Shell Crab
  
  Deep-fried soft shell crab served w/ponzu sauce ($8.50)
  
  Agedashi Tofu
  
  Deep-fried Tofu served in Tempura sauce with grated Daikon and Scallions ($6.25)
- Broiled
  
  Geoduck Butter
  
  Tender Geoduck, Shiitake Mushroom and Asparagus sautéed with butter ($9.50)
  
  Hamachi Kama
  
  Broiled yellowtail collar ($12.50)
  
  Salmon Kama
  
  Broiled salmon collar ($7.50)
  
  Black Cod
  
  Marinated in Shiro's original recipe featured in the New York Times. Broiled to its perfection ($13.75)
- Tempura
  
  Tempura Assortment
  
  Shrimp and vegetable tempura ($14.50)
  
  Seafood Tempura
  
  Shrimp, Scallop, Squid, whitefish and vegetables ($15.50)
  
  Vegetable Tempura
  
  Assortment of vegetable tempura ($10.00)
- Soup
  
  Asari Miso Soup
  
  Miso soup with local Manila Clams and Mitsuba ($5.00)
  
  Tofu Miso Soup
  
  Miso soup with Tofu and Mitsuba ($3.50)
- Sashimi
  
  Albacore Tuna (5pc)*
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Salmon (5pc)*
  
  ($13.75)
  
  Tuna (5pc)*
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Yellow Tail (5pc)*
  
  ($19.75)
- Sashimi - Chef's Selections
  
  Assorted Sashimi Regular (13pc)*
  
  ($29.50)
  
  Assorted Sashimi Large (20pc)*
  
  ($50.00)
- Nigiri - Price per piece
  
  Abalone*
  
  ($4.95)
  
  Albacore Tuna*
  
  ($3.00)
  
  King Crab
  
  ($4.95)
  
  Egg Omelet*
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Fatty Tuna*
  
  ($7.50)
  
  Medium Fatty Tuna*
  
  ($5.75)
  
  Flounder*
  
  ($3.25)
  
  Flying Fish Roe*
  
  ($2.75)
  
  Fresh Water Eel
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Herring*
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Geoduck*
  
  ($4.95)
  
  King Mackerel*
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Mackerel*
  
  ($2.75)
  
  Octopus
  
  ($3.25)
  
  Salmon*
  
  ($2.75)
  
  Salmon Roe*
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Scallop*
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Sea Eel
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Sea Urchin*
  
  ($4.25)
  
  Shrimp
  
  ($2.75)
  
  Snapper*
  
  ($3.95)
  
  Spanish Mackerel*
  
  ($3.75)
  
  Squid*
  
  ($2.75)
  
  Sweet Shrimp*
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Tuna*
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Yellow Tail*
  
  ($3.95)
- Nigiri - Chef's Selections
  
  Tuna Festival (5 pcs)*
  
  Tuna, Zuke-Tuna, Negi-Toro, Chu-Toro, O-Toro ($23.75)
  
  Regular Assortment*
  
  10 pcs & 1 Roll ($35.00)
- Roll
  
  California Roll*
  
  Crab surimi, flying fish roe, cucumber & mayo ($5.00)
  
  Real Crab
  
  Crab, flying fish roe, and cucumber ($8.50)
  
  Kappa*
  
  Cucumber and sesame seed ($4.00)
  
  Dragon*
  
  Broiled unagi over california roll ($15.00)
  
  Rainbow*
  
  Tuna, salmon, albacore, unagi over california roll ($15.00)
  
  Shrimp Tempura*
  
  Shrimp tempura and cucumber ($10.00)
  
  Shiro's Roll*
  
  Pickled mackerel, ginger, and shiso leaf ($5.50)
  
  Shiro's Wrap Hand Roll*
  
  Crab, spicy mayo, cucumber, wrapped in soy paper ($6.50)
  
  Spicy Tuna*
  
  Tuna with spicy sauce ($5.00)
  
  Spider*
  
  Deep-fried soft-shell crab, flying fish roe, and cucumber ($13.00)
  
  Tekka*
  
  Tuna ($5.00)
- Dessert
  
  Tempura Ice Cream
  
  A Choice of Vanilla, Green-Tea, Red-Beans ($7.00)
  
  Shiro's Flan Brulee
  
  Shiro's Original Custard Pudding ($7.00)
  
  Mochi Ice Cream
  
  2 pieces of bite-size ice cream - Ask server for available flavors ($4.50)
  
  Ice Cream
  
  ($3.00)

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