​​Sushi Kashiba | The Power of Choosing the Right Market 🍣🇺🇸​​

In 1966, Jiro Ono's protégé made the bold decision to bring his sushi expertise to Seattle. By 1970, he'd launched the city's first sushi bar, and over a decade ago, this master chef (reluctant to retire) opened ​​Sushi Kashiba​​ in Pike Place Market - a move that's proven wildly successful to this day. The omakase counter is impossible to book, but we settled for the cocktail bar seating and still left impressed. This is what happens when you choose the right market - food that would cost $500+/person in Asia, here it's surprisingly accessible. 🍶 ​​Sake Selection Surprises:​​ The real star was their sake menu: • Kyoto Fushimi's premium Yamadanishiki rice brew • Unpretentious (no Instagram hype markup) • Delicately light with pronounced rice aroma • Perfect fish pairing This particular sake barely makes it to Chinese markets - our little import loophole find！ 🏆 ​​Commercial Success Story:​​ While the restaurant's design leans Western, it's a masterclass in cultural adaptation. Creating an oasis of authenticity in a foreign market deserves respect - even if Americans still don't truly understand fine dining. #SeattleSushiScene #SushiKashibaReview #PikePlaceMarketEats #JapaneseCuisineSeattle #SakeLovers #OmakaseExperience #FoodieFindings #AsianFoodInAmerica #RestaurantBusiness #GourmetAdventures