Shiro’s in Belltown will serve you some seriously great sushi - with no pretense, and no distractions.

Momiji is a Capitol Hill sushi spot that works for a low-key happy hour, but also a sake-filled birthday dinner.

Tamari Bar is a great Japanese restaurant in Capitol Hill.

Sushi Kanpai is in the bottom of an apartment in First Hill, but don’t let that stop you from going. The sushi makes for a good weeknight dinner.

We like Pinto Bistro for showing us that Thai and sushi go together. We really like it because it’s a great takeout/casual dinner option in Cap Hill.

Japonessa somehow pulls of Japanese-Mexican fusion, and it’s a great place for a birthday dinner or date night downtown.

Village Sushi is a Japanese spot in the University District that serves excellent sushi.

Kisaku is an upscale Japanese restaurant in Meridian with excellent sushi for reasonable prices.

By Tae is a Japanese sushi spot on Capitol Hill that serves a handroll tasting menu.

Tsukushinbo is a small, unmarked Japanese restaurant that serves sushi and a weekend-only lunch ramen you should wait in line for.

Miyabi is a Japanese spot in a Tukwila strip mall that serves excellent sushi.

Junkichi Robata Izakaya is a Japanese restaurant in Capitol Hill with fresh seafood and great lunchtime-only ramen.

Sushi Kashiba is a Seattle institution for raw fish and Japanese food, owned by Shiro himself.

Ikina is a casual Japanese restaurant in Capitol Hill with delicious sushi.

Kamei is a good sushi spot in West Seattle with reasonable prices and a casual atmosphere.

Musashi is a cash-only sushi joint in Wallingford with ridiculously low prices for their good-quality fish.