Shiki, Lower Queen Anne
25 people recommendvia r/Seattle, r/AskSeattle, r/SeattleWA26 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most commenters recommend Shiki, a sushi spot in Lower Queen Anne; a couple call it a hidden gem and a couple say it is close to the arena. A couple praise the chirashi bowls, a few describe it as family-run, and several call it traditional or old-school. A couple find it good value, though one notes it is not cheap, and one says the nigiri is very good. One commenter calls the food really good but is mixed on the place as a whole.
Address
Shiki, 4 W Roy St, Seattle, WA 98119
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Chirashi bowl
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Shiki, Lower Queen Anne, 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/Ulien_troon in r/Seattle · Dec 2023
Names Shiki as a sushi pick, placing it in the Lower Queen Anne/Uptown area.
- Recommendsu/Available-Guava5515 in r/AskSeattle · Jan 2026taste
Calls it a fantastic traditional spot with an excellent menu, especially its board specials and drinks.
- Recommendsu/ChickennRamen in r/AskSeattle · Dec 2025
Adds Shiki to the mid-tier sushi list.
- Recommendsu/FalafelParty in r/AskSeattle · Sep 2026
Calls Shiki a hidden gem with a seasoned sushi chef working the bar, close to the arena.
- Recommendsu/sexymemahbaby in r/Seattle · Dec 2023
Names Shiki as a sushi pick.
- Recommendsu/Baronvonkludge in r/AskSeattle · Sep 2026
Names Shiki as its sushi pick, with no added detail.
- Recommendsu/ottermom03 in r/AskSeattle · Jan 2026
Praises it as a hidden gem and worries it could shut in its small Queen Anne pocket.
- Recommendsu/ilovecheeze in r/AskSeattle · Dec 2025value
Praises very good nigiri with huge neta making it good value.
Show all 26 cited comments
- Recommendsu/cheesebabychair in r/AskSeattle · Dec 2025taste
Says Shiki in Lower Queen Anne is better in their opinion.
- Mixedu/KJ787 in r/Seattle · Dec 2023taste
Calls the food really good but feels mixed about the place overall.
- Recommendsu/grungymantis42 in r/Seattle · Dec 2023ambience
Calls Shiki trustworthy, close to the arena on foot, and family-run with a cozy vibe.
- Recommendsu/MAD_ICE in r/AskSeattle · Oct 2026
Mentioned in a brief list of Japanese options without any description.
- Recommendsu/ncsugal in r/AskSeattle · Sep 2026
Suggests Shiki for a more traditional Japanese feel.
- Recommendsu/heybige in r/SeattleWA · Aug 2026taste
Says the sushi under discussion falls short compared with Shiki.
- Recommendsu/Specialist_Stop8572 in r/AskSeattle · Jul 2025
Lists Shiki in LQA among its suggestions.
- Recommendsu/corruptjudgewatch in r/Seattle · Apr 2024
Gives Shiki as a sushi pick, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/ngryngry in r/AskSeattle · Sep 2026
Suggests trying Shiki in lower Queen Anne, describing it as old-school and family run.
- Recommendsu/HeyMaxIsOn in r/SeattleWA · Jul 2026value
Suggests this lower Queen Anne spot as a good-value pick despite not being cheap, saying the meal fills you up well.
- Recommendsu/Ready_Set_9929 in r/AskSeattle · Jul 2026
Names it as a Queen Anne sushi option, offering no further comment.
- Recommendsu/sarahenera in r/AskSeattle · Jan 2026service
Notes it is one of two West Coast fugu spots.
- Recommendsu/Unable-Bat2953 in r/Seattle · Jul 2025taste
Recommends Shiki and calls its chirashi bowl the best.
- Recommendsu/Express-Fishing-6530 in r/Seattle · Jun 2024taste
Excitedly recommends Shiki, saying it's very good.
- Recommendsu/osameru in r/Seattle · Jun 2024
Suggests Shiki's Queen Anne location.
- Recommendsu/hiznauti125 in r/SeattleWA · Apr 2024
Gives a one-line recommendation for sushi.
- Recommendsu/ohhhnooo in r/Seattle · Dec 2023
Describes Shiki as a family-run spot with weekly specials and a chef certified to serve fugu.
- Recommendsu/bonerfalcon in r/Seattle · Dec 2023taste
Agrees with the Shiki pick and praises its chirashi bowls and rice.
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