SEATTLE Taiki by Kashiba

Have you seen the documentary "Jiro Dreams of Sushi"? This documentary featured Chef Jiro Ono, the owner of Sukiyabashi Jiro, a sushi restaurant in Ginza, Tokyo. He is regarded by his contemporaries as one of the greatest living sushi craftsmen. People would book a table at his restaurant before they would purchase a flight to Japan.

Chef Jiro Ono's apprentice, Shiro Kashiba, opened Sushi Kashiba in Seattle's famed Pike Place Market. In 2022, he opened a second location in Bellevue for one of his star apprentices, chef Jun Takai.

Having enjoyed omakase a few times at Sushi Kashiba, we wanted to try Takai by Kashiba to compare during our visit this Thanksgivings. Ricci took care of making reservations for our large party, to include Tiffany's parents, sister, and Philippe.

Takai menu and sake

Famous chef Kashiba joined our group picture

Recommendations: Excellent omakase. Expensive meal, but in line with the top sushi omakase. Reservations allowed, making this more accessible than Sushi Kashiba (where we had to physically wait in line to put our name down.) However, one time we were able to sit at the counter at Sushi Kashiba, and nothing can compare to the experience of watching the chefs make your food.