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SanKai, Edmonds, WA

SanKai

4.9
4.9
841 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Healthy
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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, 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.
    Sushi Bar Photo

  • 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.
    Standard Indoor Table Photo

  • 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.
    Heated Outdoor Dome Photo

Menu

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What 841 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Japanese

  • North of Seattle

    Best Overall

  • North of Seattle

    Best Food

  • North of Seattle

    Best Service

  • North of Seattle

    Best Ambiance

  • North of Seattle

    Best Value

  • North of Seattle

    Kid-friendly

  • North of Seattle

    Healthy

  • North of Seattle

    Neighborhood 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 with "fresh and delicious" offerings, praised for its "generous hospitality" and "amazing dining experience." Diners love the "intimate atmosphere," and the unique outdoor dome seating is a highlight. The "chef's attention to detail" and "excellent service" make it a top choice for sushi enthusiasts.
841 Reviews

  1. Stacy

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a lovely experience! Our server was knowledgeable and pointed out many things we didn't notice, some of which ended up being our favorite choices if the night! We arrived about ten minutes early and she happily offered us the happy hour menu to get things started though it was about to end in 10 minutes. We appreciated that effort. We had the fun experience of being in one of the pods which was warm and a great date night set up. We tried all of our personal favorites and then variations of the same fish from different countries. What a cool opportunity! Thanks San-Kai! We'll be back for sure!

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  2. JohnH

    VIP

    Seattle

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and Yoko (server) were excellent. Definite go to sushi in PNW.

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  3. Mary

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was tasty and prepared fresh. Service was great. Very small space but clean and nice. Good value.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We booked an outside “bubble”. It was great. There was a little heater and a Sonos speaker with quiet music. We were able to visit and enjoy a wonderful food and wine for a relaxed evening. Emily was the best server! She was attentive, helpful, and made sure we had our “bubble” for the whole evening as we were celebrating some birthdays. We even got birthday mochi! Delicious!

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  5. Cara

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have gotten food to go from SanKai before, but hadn't actually eaten there so it was nice to get to experience it all! We ate in one of the domes, which was really cool (although they do need a cleaning on the outside and had a slight musty smell at first, but we weren't bothered). It was warm enough and the service was excellent even though we were so separate from the restaurant. The food was so great as usual, and we really enjoyed the drinks as well. We loved the whole experience and will be back again to eat in person!

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  6. Mark

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had to blink my eyes while in Edmonds to remind myself I wasn't in Japan. If you like mayo all over your "California roll," don't go here. But if you love incredible sushi, get your a$$ here asap. It's so great.

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  7. Bruce

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our personal sushi chef was knowledgeable, skilled and provided me with the best omakase I've had. My wife had a variety of dishes, all of which she raved about. Will return again and again.

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  8. Crosby

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    James was an amazing chef. Can't say enough about him amazing job.

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  9. Janet

    Seattle

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have eaten at SanKai quite frequent. We enjoy sushi and SanKai is fresh and delicious.

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  10. Eleanor

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about our dinner was supreme! Yeah, we had one bad experience, but the chef and all the staff removed all doubt that that was a one-off, that their skills and mastery of serving sushi are all that one could hope for. We are grateful for their generous hospitality.

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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from SanKai using the Order Online button.

SanKai is rated 4.9 stars by 841 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM

Select a time

Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for SanKai

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

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Main Street
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, 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!
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