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Edomae Style Nigiri Sushi - Takai by Kashiba, Bellevue, WA

Takai by Kashiba

4.7
4.7
230 Reviews
$50 and over
Sushi
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Takai by Kashiba is a fine dining Edo-Mae style Sushi restaurant that specializes exclusively in nigiri sushi.
Sushi Counter is solely Chef's Omakase, seated at 5:30 and 7:30.
Omakase is also available at our dining room tables along with a la carte Sushi options.
We do not have vegan/vegetarian/kids menus available. We are able to accommodate most allergies.

Led by Chef Jun Takai, the Omakase consists of local and international seafood accompanied by Kaiseki style dishes. Takai by Kashiba creates an elegant atmosphere whether you're seated at a table or the intimate sushi bar.

Omakase style drink pairings are also available along with a thoughtful selection of Sake, Wine and Japanese Whisky.


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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese Speciality, Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (425) 502-7259
  • Website
    https://takaibykashiba.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jun Takai
  • Catering
    Please call for private catering inquiries.
  • Private party facilities
    Please call for private event and/or buy-out inquiries.
  • Location
    180 Bellevue Way NE unit 1b, Bellevue, WA 98004-5914
  • Neighborhood
    Bellevue
  • Cross street
    Bellevue Way & NE 2nd Ave
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    If paying for parking in the One88 building, use discount code "sushi" at checkout to receive two complimentary hours.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Omakase - Dining Room Table

    $160.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Omakase menu with seating at a table in our dining room. Table reserved for 1 hour and 45 minutes.

  • Omakase- Sushi Counter

    $195.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Omakase at our Chef's Counter.

What 230 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Eastside

    Best Food

  • Eastside

    Best Service

  • Eastside

    Best Ambiance

  • Eastside

    Innovative

  • Eastside

    Romantic

  • Eastside

    Good for special occasions

230 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    By far the best sushi I’ve ever tasted. I’m not one for spending a lot of money on sushi, but this is worth doing every once in a while.

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  2. JamesC

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of, if not the best Sushi restaurant in Seattle/Bellevue. Not only can they do classic Nigiri but also mix in kaiseki style dishes.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing, as always. Staff is always very friendly, attentive, and accommodating.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our second time enjoying the counter experience. Worth the 300 mile trip to get there.

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  5. AdaPH

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What an experience! The food was and service was amazing. It was on the pricey side but definitely worth it. The quality of the fish was amazing, you can taste the freshness. Highly recommend!

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  6. MikaelaK

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had such a great time and the sushi was AMAZING! I absolutely LOVED it!!! The host was so NICE and I can't wait to go back! :)

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  7. YunjoL

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The sushi are amazing. One of the best sushi place I’ve ever had in the State. The chef Jun is nice.

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  8. MichelleC

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing omakase, amazing service, and staff. I'll definitely come back again!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was amazing. Service as well as the food.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience. Great service and attention to guests. It wasn’t just our server but the entire team. The food was great too.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding omakase. Sat at the bar - incredible experience.

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  12. Alysia

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I really enjoyed Takai. I thought the quality of all the dishes was phenomenal, the staff were all super accommodating and informative, and the pace and variety of the dishes was well-thought. I will say that I was a bit taken aback by the price, but honestly I'd 100% go again. It's hard for me to describe, but you know you see the "fancy" places in movies and you think that any place with a high budget will be like that? Well that's untrue, a high price quote does not make a place feel fancy. Takai does it well. From the moment you walk in, through every single dish explanation, and until you walk out the door, everything makes you feel like you're valued as a customer. But they also don't make you feel overwhelmed by it. Ionno, I really enjoyed it. Some things to take note of: - Omakase is filling, high quality, and well-selected. Still, the pieces are all very small and more fatty than I'm used to (I guess that's what you want tho lol) - The table omakase means you can order other things but I'd recommend just getting one thing, me and my sister got 2 apps and it almost killed us. - They really know their menu, so just go by whatever they recommend.

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  13. OpenTableDiner

    Seattle

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Got a babysitter and splurged on Omakase at a table. Worth...Every...Penny. Bonus points, they had a Hakushu whiskey I've never seen before, which is rare for me. Mind blowing. See you again soon.

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  14. PrincessDaisy

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our second time here at chef's omakase. Both times have been excellent. This place has the tastiest sushi with the best rice ratio, friendly/attentive/accommodating staff - 10/10 experience. Also, the wine and sake pairing is very worth it.

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  15. alberto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I took my girlfriend here for her birthday and I would recommend anyone to go here if they like sushi. We were both blown away by the variety of sushi and nigiri we had, we did the omakase and it was 23 courses and left us feeling more than full. They served me the freshest fish I have ever had and even had a special of live fresh uni. We mentioned it was our first time and Chef Juno took his time and explained it to us and made us feel excited to try it. The waiters/waitresses treated us amazingly and made us feel welcomed. This was the best sushi/nigiri/fish I have ever had and think everyone needs to try this atleast once in their life!

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  16. JamesC

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had an amazing time here, you have to get the Omakase. So many cool fish!

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  17. Elisabetta

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Elegant and in no way ostentatious! Having lived in Japan, we know the real deal when we get it. A lovely dinner all around. Highly recommend.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The quantity is much smaller compared with Watatu

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  19. FrankoM

    Seattle

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it. Flavorful, exotic, overall a great experience. I'd do it again :)

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  20. TrevorM

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible food, incredible service. One of the best Sushi spots in the greater Seattle area. The Kashiba's did it again.

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  21. OpenTableDiner

    Seattle

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wow, just Wow. Probably my best meal of the year. I thought I knew sushi but I was just schooled on what real sushi is. I will never go to an americanized fusion roll "sushi" place again. Will be back.

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  22. OpenTableDiner

    Seattle

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was an experience, not a dinner. We had the omakase at the table and it was the best sushi I've ever had. You can tell there's a master behind this food. I forget the name of the sake bottle we had but it was perfect with the meal. Pricey, but worth every penny.

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  23. Piace

    Central Coast

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent quality. Great service. Loved they had local Uni. We ordered a la carte.

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  24. JamesC

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had an amazing birthday dinner here last night, you have to get the Omakase! Lovely ambiance that really caters to your special occasion.

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  25. StephanieS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Both restrooms were out of order, which given the price point is pretty disappointing

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  26. SteveJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Easily the best sushi I've ever had, and I've had sushi in Japan. Each piece was like a little taste of bliss. If I had to make a complaint, it would be the background music was a bit loud. I recommend sitting at the sushi bar so you can see the chef work.

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  27. Shirleyw

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience2
    The food is OK not too impressive given the price they are. It's my partner's birthday, and I asked them to prepare something like high-end restaurant normally does, but they didn't have anything, which is rather disappointed.

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  28. OpenTableDiner

    Seattle

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Having traveled Japan several times and up and down the west coast, I can say that Takai by Kashiba is among the top sushi (real, non-Americanized sushi) restaurants I've ever experienced. Certainly the best on the Eastside. Thank you for taking me back to Japan, in Bellevue. Bravo.

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  29. Busybee

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The sushi counter experience is definitely worth it. Thank you, Shef June.

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  30. LeighM

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall2food5service2ambience5
    Disappointing. Some of the courses were really good. Others very disappointing. Found many bones in our sushi which for a price for $500+ for 2 people for dinner is really unacceptable. The dessert was inedible it tasted so awful. When you spend this amount of money your expectations should really be exceeded.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely excellent.

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  32. SarahH

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and preparation. Overall a very fun and memorable experience!

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  33. BAER

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chef's counter for a special occasion. Exceptional!

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  34. TimothyO

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Over the years I've been to Japan ~25 times and Takai is as good or better than anything I've experienced there. They source much of the fish from there and also locally, and the experience is comfortable even for the uninitiated. Flavors out of this world. Definitely try the omakase seating with the wine/sake pairing. Exceptional.

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  35. Sashimimimi

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall1food1service5ambience5
    This place is for TechBros and people who don’t know what a good sushiya offers. Prices are ridiculous for what you get. I opted for the a la cart option and found the dining selections severely limited. Avoid the ikura, uni, toro roll ! Whoever thought up this roll doesn’t or can’t appreciate the delicate flavor of each item. Mixing all three in one roll was an abomination. The brininess of the uni and ikura were completely overpowered by the oiliness of the toro, and the textures were indistinguishable. No pop from the ikura, no creaminess from the uni, just a mouthful of nothingness. Interestingly, there wasn’t a single Japanese diner in the place. And the irony of the restaurant’s name is too much. Takai is similar to Takaii which means expensive in Japanese. I go to sushi a lot and dropping some Benjamin’s for an outstanding dining experience is not a problem. The problem is at Takai I did drop the Benjamins 4+ to be exact, and left hungry, extremely disappointed and felt like I was fleeced. The place is obviously called Takai for a reason. Enjoy suckers; never again!

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  36. JamesC

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Omakase is a masterpiece of sushi flavors, and the service is impeccable. Whether it's an occasion or a night out with friends, Chef Takai delivers. It's a must-visit for anyone who appreciates exceptional sushi and top-notch service.

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  37. MITnerdette

    Seattle

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Easily the best Japanese restaurant on the Eastside. We had the sushi omakase and the sashimi omakase. Favorites included eel chawanmushi, halibut cheek and shishito pepper, and anything with toro and uni.

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  38. DS88

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2023

    overall2food4service3ambience2
    rushed service super expensive and was there for 45 mins

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  39. Garret

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first Omakase experience, one of the best meals of our life. The price makes it for special occasions only, but we would definitely go back!

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  40. AVisitor

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A must-visit for sushi lovers. Great ambience and personal touchh.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Takai by Kashiba is rated 4.7 stars by 230 OpenTable diners.

Takai by Kashiba does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Takai by Kashiba

180 Bellevue Way NE unit 1b, Bellevue, WA 98004-5914

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bellevue Way & NE 2nd Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Bellevue
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese Speciality, Japanese
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    If paying for parking in the One88 building, use discount code "sushi" at checkout to receive two complimentary hours.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jun Takai
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://takaibykashiba.com/
  • Phone number
    (425) 502-7259
  • Catering
    Please call for private catering inquiries.
  • Private party facilities
    Please call for private event and/or buy-out inquiries.

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