Sumo, University Ave
13 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/Seattle, r/AskSeattle, r/SeattleWA15 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most people recommend Sumo, many of them for its all-you-can-eat format, and a few find it good value. Sumo has several outlets; most who name one mean the University Way or U District location, where one diner finds the food good but ends up feeling too full. One person says the rice is out of proportion and can turn dry. One diner had a strongly negative visit to the U District location and found the food very unappealing.
Address
Sumo All You Can Eat - UW, 5000 University Wy NE Ste G, Seattle, WA 98105
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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/bn92_ in r/Seattle · Mar 2025value
All-you-can-eat sushi with good price and other sides to add.
- Recommendsu/myskincareaddiction_ in r/AskSeattle · Feb 2026
Suggests it as a stronger alternative to Japonessa.
- Recommendsu/Fast_Ad765 in r/Seattle · Jun 2024value
Listed by the author as an enjoyable, cheaper, playful sushi place.
- Recommendsu/ballinlikeimmoby in r/AskSeattle · Jul 2026
Lists it with favorites and notes it is casual with late hours.
- Recommendsu/nleven in r/Seattle · Mar 2025portion
Agrees with Sumo recommendation; food good and always leaves too full.
- Caveatu/screams_forever in r/AskSeattle · Jan 2026portion
Agrees to skip Sumo; says the rice proportion is off and it can turn dry.
- Recommendsu/Choice-Twist-2697 in r/AskSeattle · Jul 2026
Lists Sumo, with several outlets, as a buffet pick for the visitor's sushi-buffet search.
- Recommendsu/kierbyy in r/Seattle · Mar 2025
Names sumo ayce in U District when asked for flat-price all-you-can-eat sushi.
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- Recommendsu/WillowTreez8901 in r/SeattleWA · Apr 2025
Suggests Sumo as an all-you-can-eat option.
- Caveatu/dr_lab_rat in r/Seattle · Mar 2025taste
Had a strongly negative visit to the U District Sumo; their partner also found the food unappealing.
- Recommendsu/ElectricalComposer92 in r/Seattle · Mar 2025variety
Agrees; only all-you-can-eat sushi place seen where you can order sashimi freely.
- Recommendsu/random-mistress in r/SeattleWA · Aug 2026
Names Sumo Sushi as a pick, with enthusiasm.
- Recommendsu/math_is_cool_ in r/AskSeattle · Jul 2026taste
Suggests the U District Sumo for all-you-can-eat, saying its food beats the iffy sushi at Chinese buffets.
- Recommendsu/fornnwet in r/Seattle · Mar 2025
Calls Sumo a sushi-focused spot with a narrower but cheaper choice than big buffets.
- Recommendsu/socolime22202 in r/AskSeattle · Aug 2026variety
Says to skip the boat idea and go to the U District Sumo's unlimited dinner option instead.
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Details last checked 13 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.