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In 1994, Shiro opened up his namesake, Shiro?s in the hip Belltown district of downtown Seattle.
Shiro?s blending of classical Japanese technique with the Pacific Northwest?s wealth of local seafood and ingredients has, as Zagat says, ?set the bar that others aspire to.? He has catered to Japanese Prime Ministers, captains of industry, and world renowned artists and athletes.
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Business Description from the Web
Dinner served nightly. Sushi at its best. Don't be surprised if you're seated next to a table of businessmen haggling out a deal in their native Japanese.
Posted by chefmoz
on August 08, 2009
He's the granddaddy of sushi chefs, the mentor of many, an entertainer, piscatorial encyclopedia and, to legions of fans, the undisputed king of the local sushi scene. He's Shiro Kashiba, and the best seats at his compact corner shop are at the sushi bar, where putting yourself in the master’s hands can result in a memorable meal. Table service may be spotty, but carefully sourced seafood and...
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Since 1994, Shiro has had his own self-titled restaurant in Belltown. The sushi bar seats 11, while dining tables have room for 60. The Yellowtail is like butter; go for the freshwater eel over the saltwater--the oil content and richness is sublime. If possible, avoid peak dinner hours and grab a seat at the sushi bar in front of Shiro himself (he's the elder sushi chef with the whimsical smile).
Editorial Reviews from the web
In Short Since 1994, Shiro has had his own self-titled restaurant in Belltown. The sushi bar seats 11, while dining tables have room for 60. The Yellowtail is like butter; go for the freshwater eel over the saltwater--the oil content and richness is sublime. If possible, avoid peak dinner hours and grab a seat at the sushi bar in front of Shiro himself (he's the elder sushi chef with...
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Posted by Contributor
on April 13, 2009, (Edited September 28, 2006)
Chef Shiro Kashiba is deservedly famous for his sushi, but the restaurant's main draw is the chef himself. He sculpts copious amounts of sushi and sashimi while greeting customers, soliciting reactions, and giving eating instructions (no soy sauce with certain nigiri; a little bit on others, and always on the fish side). Don't miss his Shiro's roll, with mackerel, ginger, and shiso leaves, the...
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Shiro Kashiba, who trained in one of Tokyo’s most celebrated sushi restaurants, has been feeding Seattle sushi for more than a generation. First at Nikko, the little sushi bar he opened in the International District in 1970, then at the Westin Hotel when Nikko moved uptown, and lately in trendy Belltown. If the space is rather plain, the mood is usually lively, but from the first bite, it’s...
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Posted by gayot
on June 24, 2007
Other Reviews from the web
My boyfriend and I have been to Shiro's several times for sushi and love it. Excellent service and the best sushi I have ever had. We have taken friends and family there who have all agreed with us. We will definitely continue going to Shiro's!
Pros
+ excellent sushi and service
Cons
- none
Shiro's is an authentic Japanese restaurant, and you can tell by the chef, servers, and quality of food. The menu is limited but only to the best Japanese dishes. If you are looking for authentic Japanese food, go here.
Simply the best. If you have a japanese client and don't know where to go, take them here. The quality is high and the presentation is perfect.
Posted by golito
on April 13, 2009, (Edited November 04, 2008)