Sushi I

It’s been a year since I tried this place, but I do remember that the all of the sushi we tried was amazing! Very fresh and flavorful! The service was perfect. The chef was very engaging, kept us laughing and offered advice when we got stuck on what to order. We even came in pretty close to closing, which was kind of rude of us, but they didn’t seem bothered a bit and welcomed us warmly and didn’t rush us at all! I need to get back in there asap!

Gotta get my sushi fix when im in town visiting!!! Best sushi in town!!! Spicy Tuna, Super Duper & i Special roll are def my go to but EVERYTHING is great!

It took trying out many, many different items off Sushi I’s extensive menu to find their stand-​out dishes but they are there, they exist, and I personally enjoy dining here.
My finalized curation for each time I eat here (w/​eating help from my brother/​eating partner in crime):
— Shrimp tempura appetizer
— Chicken katsu platter
— Tiger roll
— Sex on the beach roll
— French kiss roll
(avg price range is about $ 10-​$ 15 per dish)
Skip:
— Chow mein (too salty, too much smokiness)
— Shu mai (6 minuscule pieces for $ 5. not worth it)
— Japanese calamari (bland)
I really gotta give it to the chicken katsu plate. The chicken is lightly breaded and crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. If you’ve ever had katsu, you know it’s easy for katsu to be dry, so juicy katsu is like heaven. Comes with a side of rice and stir-​fried veggies. Easily my favorite dish here.
I believe the owner is the cute Korean lady that is always there. She’s so friendly and caring. In the midst of the Spokane Power Outage 2015, my brother and I headed here to savor a warm meal. We mentioned to her at the end of our meal that we didn’t have power at home so our leftovers were our dinner. She insisted on putting extra rice in our to-​go box but we kindly declined because we respected that she has a business to run. That small notion of kindness will always stick with me and I will remain a patron of Sushi I for that reason.
3 stars for food and an extra star for hospitality :)

I guess I am really alone on this, but I was just not overly impressed, here. It is freezing cold, the ambience is dark and unwelcoming, and it took a long time for the lady to come speak with us. She is the owner and the main server. The sushi was just ok, as well. I would have to say I like Ginger much more, although most of my friends prefer Sushi I. I am reluctant to give it a second chance, as I also felt it was overpriced. I honestly could not enjoy my food because all i could think about was leaving since I was frozen.

Staff was very friendly, even the cooks! They were a bit slow because it was only two of them serving, we waited at least 45 minutes for our main dish and when we ordered again it took about 15 minutes. The ingredients were very fresh, plated beautifully, and tasted really good.

Geat fish and friendly staff. A whole pot of tea just for me and forget about it.

I’ve been here a few times now and the sushi is always fresh and delicious. The staff is also really friendly. My teen daughter loves this place, so it’s a win-​win-​win.

Came here a few years ago and was introduced to the yam roll. No other sushi place I’ve been to has ever had them. Went here a couple days ago to celebrate my birthday and had it again. So delicious. The service has gotten a lot better over the past couple years as well. Very pleased with my experience!

Two words: food poisoning. The owner was also pretty rude to me when I tried to order a to go order inside the store rather than over the phone. I don’t think that’s too much of a request in my opinion…

I’ll just come out and say it, sushi I is very mediocre. Granted I’m a sushi snob, but I’ve eaten here 4 times and each time I’m left with the feeling that it could just be so much better.
The most disappointing part of my dining experience was the staff. At the first few visits, staff members seemed sweet and caring but then on my last visit it quickly turned into my date and myself being treated way too casually. One waitress literally fed my date with chopsticks and then preceded to hug me after the meal. It may have been appropriate if I was a frequent patron but I’m really not. I was left rather creeped out and embarrassed that I had brought my date here. To be fair, another waitress goes out of her way while I’m in the restaurant to make my dining experience better. She takes a personal interest in me and is very courteous and professional. The two contrasts make dining here like a coin toss.
The fish is sometimes fresh but sometimes really not as fresh as I would prefer. There’s not much salmon on the menu but definitely a lot of tuna. It’s a ⁵⁰⁄₅₀ chance for a good meal.

My friends took me here for a birthday dinner, and the food was amazing! It was all delivered with wonderful presentation and tasted great! I am going to have to come back with my family when they come up from Tennessee for my college graduation.

This is our «sushi spot» not really fancy inside but oh so yummy. The Chef is awesome and treats us like VIP because well I am right? I like to think so. The miso gyoza and seaweed salad are my go to, and don’t disappoint. They bring in fish on special and the last tuna we had just melted in the mouth. My two year old even liked eating it. You will pay the next day for the Spicy tuna in jalapeño but it’s worth it… Just dooooo itttt!

Best sushi in Spokane. I’m a sushi snob and have tried sushi everywhere in Spokane. This is the best sushi hands down. They customize orders to what you like and it’s never a disappointment. The staff is super friendly and always welcoming. It’s the Cheers of sushi places. If you like it spicy, order the South Hill roll.

Ordered the «teriyaki» chicken on takeout.
What a horrible experience. First off the so called teriyaki chicken had no teriyaki taste whatsoever. It had more of a pepper soy sauce taste to it, if I was in the mood for some soy sauce chicken and veggies I would’ve made it myself at home. Second was the price and portion, what a joke! Almost $ 15 dollars and it came in this little styrofoam container. I am sure most of us are use to the regular size boxed containers you get with almost any kind of takeout. This was literally ¼ of that size, and not even full! The most generous piece of chicken I found was a joke! It’s was thin and the size was ridiculous. There was about 2 other smaller pieces in the mix and the rest, about 3 pieces, were literally dime sized. Worst take out experience ever. I might venture inside once to try the sushi, but never again will I order takeout from here again!

Let me start by saying I eat at a new sushi place almost every week. That being said, this place is hands down one of the top locations I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing.
First, the service. Friendly, knowledgeable, and genuine. We never once felt rushed or out of place and the staff was more than happy to offer suggestions, explain various items to our group, and even chat with us about various topics. A+++
Second, the food. Our group ate a lot of different things, but we all agreed the mussels were THE best any of us have ever had. The Tiger Roll was superb, as was the Salmon in general. Ending the meal with a delicious miso soup was perfection. A+++
Overall, I will come back here everytime I’m in Spokane and recommend this place to anyone I know that will be in town. Wow! A big thank you to Mida for being amazing!

Fantastic service! So delicious! We went again last night and they remembered us. They gave us a free appetizer to try. It’s not on the menu. It was a beautifully presented fried crab roll. Delicious! I love this place. I will be going back often.

This place will be my new go to spot for any lunch sushi cravings. Or any Japanese food craving at all. A Co-​worker and I decided to come here on a whim during a lunch break for a To-​Go lunch. The hostess told us that they have a special during lunch hour, where it comes with a meat of your choice (teriyaki chicken, teriyaki salmon, or raw sushi) on rice, tempura fried shrimp, tempura fried veggies, 4 California sushi pieces, and a choice of miso soup/​salad.
My goodness, I was not only stuffed but my tastebuds were tantalized by the amazing teriyaki salmon they cooked. It was so delicious and a big piece of salmon to boot! The tempura shrimp were large and came with a sweet salty dipping sauce that complimented it perfectly. Tempura fried veggies crunchy and crisp. Salad was fresh and had a delish Asian style dressing on it. The sushi was very fresh and tasty as well. On top of that they packed it very neatly and carefully so that there was no spills on my commute back to work. ⁵⁄₅ one of my favorites now.

Best neighborhood sushi in Spokane. So fresh & customer service is always super friendly!

I visited here with my son and his friend. I am on a mission to eat sushi wherever I visit. After a tough day riding roller coasters and floating around the Lazy River at Silverwood Theme Park in northern Idaho we were ready for some dinner. Sushi I is right next door to Waddell’s which is also great to try. We sat at the sushi bar and were a little indecisive on what to order. Mida was great and gave us special attention. We ordered three rolls to start with; the Godfather, the Dragon, and the Sex On The Beach. The Godfather and Dragon were excellent. The SotB was a little boring.
After rolls we also ordered a sashimi dinner plate. It was excellent and very well presented. Our chef also provided us a small tasting of conch sashimi. Very good!
I also wanted to order sake. I looked at the offerings presented in bottles on the counter and Mida said she also had some other options. She brought out an extra dry to be served in the traditional wooden box. It was an excellent choice.
Overall, we really like Sushi I. Mida and Jay were very personable and gave us special attention. I will definitely return on my next visit to Spokane.

Stop by sushi one for lunch today. Great. service, I say great service. I started out with the miso soup. Warm and tasty love the tofu pieces. Next five piece sushi plate.
The best thing about this plate you get five different types of seafood. Fresh and delicious. I finished with the teriyaki chicken served on a bed of vegetables and that wonderful sticky rice.
Great lunch I will be back…
Thank you Sushi #1