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SanKai, Edmonds, WA

SanKai

4.9 (872)
$31 to $50
Japanese
111 4th Ave. N., Edmonds, WA 98020

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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!
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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 872 people are saying

SanKai reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Best Overall

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Best Food

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Best Service

  • 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

    Innovative

  • North of Seattle

    Healthy

  • North of Seattle

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
SanKai in Edmonds is a "favorite sushi spot" renowned for its "freshest fish" and "amazing omakase" curated by Chef Nakano. Diners rave about its "excellent service" and "cozy atmosphere," especially with unique outdoor domes. Despite slightly high prices, the "delicious" food and "wonderful experience" make it worth every visit.
872 Reviews

  1. Craig

    Seattle / Eastern Washington21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always fun to stop in here. Freshest fish and produce, the best tempura brussel sprouts ever, and we sat in one of the outside domes which made for great conversation.

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  2. Michael

    Seattle / Eastern Washington8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent sushi. A bit pricey but worth it. Sat outside and was very nice.

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  3. Richard VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our fifth time having dinner at San Kai. We have enjoyed it so much every time. everyone is so calm and thoughtful. This time we were running about ten minutes late because our son was coming from downtown Seattle. This was his first time at San Kai and he loved everything about it. Thank You for another great Dining Experience.

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  4. Roberto

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious as always! Thank you for another wonderful meal.

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  5. Roberto

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fabulous meal and very attentive and friendly service. Thank you chef Nakano Will visit again soon

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  6. Andrew

    Seattle / Eastern Washington4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was worth the upscale price vs our regular sushi spot. Service was excellent. Atmosphere was cozy, especially with the limited seating. Only knock was that the hvac vents are right above the tables, and the first half of dinner was a bit chilly when the AC kicked on. Easy fix. 5 Stars and this place is now on our date night rotation.

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  7. amanda

    Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a lovely experience at SanKai! The service was very warm/friendly and prompt. We asked for a couple recommendations for nigiri and our server gave excellent descriptions of the fish. The wild yellowtail (hamachi) was one of my favorites. Everything was prepared beautifully 10/10.

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  8. Travis

    Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Sushi is always fantastic, service just ok. Sat without menu's for a while & not on sever's radar it seemed.

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  9. John

    Seattle / Eastern Washington8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    always an amazing meal. best sushi in north seattle.

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  10. Stef

    Seattle / Eastern Washington4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful sushi! And the ambiance with their transparent domes was lovely. Super kid-friendly, fresh fish, and crisp tempura and isn’t greasy but shatters when you put it in your mouth. Perfection

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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from SanKai using the Order Direct button in Additional Information section.

SanKai is rated 4.9 stars by 872 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Seattle / Eastern Washington
  4. North of Seattle
  5. Edmonds

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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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