Sushi Kashiba, located in the Pike Place Market, in the former Campagne Restaurant location, is the best and most storied sushi restaurant in Seattle, period. There are some other great spots, but Shiro Kashibi studied under Jiro in Japan, and that lineage spans over 100 years. I have been fortunate to dine with Shiro-san many times, and he always greets me on each visit. He also published his memoirs, which is a great read. He has lived a wonderful, rich life, and I am much better for knowing him. This post is a montage of my many visits, sharing my love of sushi and Shiro’s sushi with my loved family and friends.

It’s Counter Time

Queue some MC Hammer. I’ve enjoyed the Omakase counter with Shiro, along with my friends Nick Haddow, Carter, Mitch, and Sam. Although this is a great experience and a must-do with Shiro, I actually prefer la Carte with a toro-centric order, accompanied by hotate, amaebi, uni, hamachi with jalapeño, and a few other favorites – never mackerel, especially Spanish Mackerel, which I intensely dislike.

Back again with the boys.

Shiro and his Son Ed run another sushi restaurant in Bellevue, Takai by Kashiba. Carter and I visited.

Takai by Kashiba is pretty good, but I prefer Sushi Kashiba, in part as I can walk there. I’ve become pals with Ed and have enjoyed the view from his roof, which is magnificent.

Thanks for enjoying my dining story.