Musashi's, Wallingford
17 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/Seattle, r/SeattleWA, r/AskSeattle25 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people name Musashi's as a sushi pick, and several see it as budget-friendly, though one says it is good rather than great. One diner calls the menu excellent but short, and the original Wallingford location is the one people discuss most. A couple of diners who visited recently were disappointed, one citing fish quality that has dropped, while another finds the fish hit or miss but usually good. A couple rank it below other Wallingford sushi spots, and one recalls poor food but huge portions on an older visit.
Address
Musashi's, 1400 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103
At a glance
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- Best for
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- Opinions divided
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Other places on this map closest to Musashi's, Wallingford, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/jrhawk42 in r/Seattle · Dec 2023
Names Musashi's as a sushi answer, noting it is cash-only with locations in Wallingford and the International District.
- Recommendsu/pandonna in r/SeattleWA · Aug 2026
Names Musashi's as a sushi pick with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/sammisamantha in r/Seattle · Jun 2024
Names Musashi as a suggestion.
- Recommendsu/halermine in r/Seattle · Dec 2023taste
Says the original Wallingford location is an unassuming spot whose menu is excellent but short.
- Mixedu/kylechu in r/Seattle · Dec 2023taste
Says the Wallingford spot now takes cards; fish quality is hit or miss lately but usually good.
- Mixedu/mugen-and-jin in r/AskSeattle · Dec 2025taste
Says the food is solid rather than outstanding, and falls toward the budget end.
- Recommendsu/morecheese_please in r/AskSeattle · Dec 2025
Says Musashi's seems a popular decent option.
- Recommendsu/stedmangraham in r/AskSeattle · Jul 2026value
Calls Musashi's solid, budget-friendly and relaxed, though outside downtown.
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- Recommendsu/aerettberg in r/Seattle · Dec 2023
Names Musashi's as their sushi answer.
- Recommendsu/stinson16 in r/AskSeattle · Mar 2025
Has only heard praise for Musashi's and hasn't visited it.
- Recommendsu/brygx in r/SeattleWA · Apr 2025
Suggests Musashi's chirashi with no further detail.
- Caveatu/Forward_Hold5696 in r/Seattle · Apr 2024taste
Hasn't been in decades; says food was poor back then but portions were huge, maybe better now.
- Caveatu/Esselenman in r/Seattle · Dec 2023taste
Went recently and was disappointed; fish quality felt well down from before the pandemic, though maybe an off day.
- Recommendsu/disgruntled_sissy in r/AskSeattle · Jan 2026
Recommends it for sushi in Wallingford.
- Recommendsu/Anthop in r/AskSeattle · Dec 2025taste
Says Musashi's is very fresh despite lower price.
- Caveatu/Foomanchubar in r/AskSeattle · Jul 2025
Ranks Musashi's below Issian and Kozue as a Wallingford option.
- Recommendsu/rivenwyrm in r/Seattle · Dec 2023
Says Musashi's in the Wallingford area is the clear pick.
- Mixedu/Ink7o7 in r/SeattleWA · Aug 2026value
Recalls a past visit being cheap and filling, but asks whether it's still the same.
- Recommendsu/SeattleSenator206 in r/SeattleWA · Apr 2025
Suggests Musashi with no further detail.
- Mixedu/Ok_Tea8810 in r/AskSeattle · Jan 2026
Calls it just okay and ranks it third in Wallingford for them.
- Recommendsu/khelvaster in r/AskSeattle · Aug 2025value
Names Musashi's as an economical place with above-average sushi.
- Recommendsu/Itchy_Computer7528 in r/Seattle · May 2025
Names it as a direct answer to the sushi question.
- Mixedu/You-Once-Commented in r/Seattle · Apr 2024value
Went often years ago and found it affordable and decent; recent visit disappointed, though still suggests trying.
- Recommendsu/One_Efficiency_4860 in r/Seattle · Apr 2024
Was their go-to in Wallingford, but says they haven't been in years.
- Recommendsu/Hey-GetToWork in r/Seattle · Dec 2023
Says they loved Musashi's while living in Wallingford before the pandemic.
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