SanKai

Name: SanKai
Address: 111 4th Ave. N., Edmonds, WA, United States, 98020
Telephone: (425) 955-8789
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9

825 Reviews

$31 to $50

Japanese

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2 people

7 Feb 2025

8:30 pm

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

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
Area
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, 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. **Although our domes our heated in the wintertime, it can still get chilly when temperatures drop! Feel free to bring a jacket or blanket to help keep you warm and cozy.

What 825 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 Ambience
North of Seattle
Best Value
North of Seattle
Child-friendly
North of Seattle
Innovative
North of Seattle
Healthy
North of Seattle
Hot spot
North of Seattle
Neighbourhood gem
North of Seattle
Great for outdoor dining
North of Seattle
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

SanKai offers an exceptional sushi experience in the greater Seattle area, praised for its "phenomenal" food quality and "wonderful" service. Guests love the unique igloo dining experience and the chef's attention to detail. With a cozy ambiance and fresh, authentic Japanese cuisine, SanKai is a "must-visit" for sushi lovers.

825 Reviews

S
Stusser
Seattle
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A nice venue, however the last couple times I’ve been there I’ve noticed the fish quality and proportions have significantly diminished.
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Tina
Seattle
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 20 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food & service in an intimate environment. I enjoyed meeting my girlfriend there to share a meal.
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Gayle
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We chose to sit in one of the domes for more privacy. It’s impressive how well the wait staff handled serving us. It was great. The food was excellent as always.
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Jake
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
My wife and decided to try the outside dome seating. Quiet and very fun. Food was fantastic and well prepared. Staff was kind and very helpful. We plan on going back soon
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Barry
VIP
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We think SanKai is the best sushi experience in the greater Seattle area and we are lucky to live only 1.5 miles from it. If you are looking for authentic sushi that is of the best quality, as well as other Japanese cuisine- this is it. The staff make you feel right at home and are very friendly.
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Emily
VIP
Seattle
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve been to SanKai several times before, and it’s always lovely. This time we sat in an igloo with our kids outside! It was a little cold (they are heated, but it was like 38 degrees outside) but we had a great time. The dining room is really nice as well and I would prefer that going forward now that we’ve tried the igloo. Anyhow, the food is always delicious and the service is great. This place is a gem!
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Reed
Seattle
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on 3 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great sushi with good variety. Wonderful service as always.
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Eleanor
VIP
Palm Springs
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Unfortunately for us, this was a very disappointing evening - New Year’s Eve! We were seated, initial order taken then receive anything for a half hour. They had a full restaurant, lots and lots of orders to go and we sat and watched them very busy without any acknowledgment of us. Then they served the newly arrived guests beside us (!) immediately when they were seated. When we spoke up they were apologetic and continued to offer apologies. We had to ask for wasabi and ginger to be served with our nigiri. To avoid further delay, we ordered the rest of our meal rather than the usual take your time at the sushi bar. We have usually been very pleased with the service and the food and we hope this was just a one-off for them and not a sign of things to come.
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Mark
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great location in Edmonds. Friendly and efficient staff. Great menu including happy hour selections.
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Thomas
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful time, amazing food, awesome service. The nigiri was very delicious and the server recommended two very good sake to drink.
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SanKai is rated 4.9 stars by 825 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

7 Feb 2025

8:30 pm

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Additional information

Cross Street
Main Street
Area
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, 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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

Sushi Bar

Standard Indoor Table

Heated Outdoor Dome

Menu

What 825 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 bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information