Sumo Sushi Maple Valley — Restaurant in Maple Valley

Update: 7-10-16

We just went back for another shot and OMG totally impressed!! I would say this is the best sushi in all of Seattle we have had. The fish was amazing in texture and flavor. The rolls had large pieces of fish and great melt in your mouth flavor! The sushi chef even made mini nigiri for our young son, phenomenal!

Previous post from when they just opened: Well, we were pretty excited when we saw a new sushi restaurant was coming to MV! We love sushi and haven't found our favorite local place yet. We went at 6pm on a Friday and sat for 10 minutes with not even an acknowledgement. We were discussing the menu and what to order our toddler when the table next to us warned that the chef quit and none of the hot items were available. Then we finally flagged someone down and he said he could take our order. In another 10 minutes we finally got our drinks and edamame. The juice we ordered for our son was actually water and the edamame were room temp like they were left out soggy and the sake was maybe luke warm. During the discussion about our drinks with our selves we were observing another table that sat 5 minutes after us which was served food. When they asked what it was, the server told them, and they said they didn't order it. The server then brought it to another table after setting it down. Then they brought more food to this table and they inquired again what it was, and it wasn't what they ordered but they were eating it. (They still didn't have their drinks!) So after watching this disaster and the wait staff walking around confused, we did something we have never done. Left We paid for our sake that we barley touched and never did see any food, or the fresh edamame we asked for. I wish I could comment about the sushi but we didn't have any, and hot food was not available. I know they have only been open a few days but it seriously seemed like it was a high school fundraiser or something. Not the awesome quality sushi experience we...

I learned about this new sushi place in Maple Valley from searching for a new place to eat via Groupon. It is located at the end of Maple Valley Center, in the former location of Big Apple Deli. We dined at 6 pm on a Sunday evening. They close at 8 pm.

We were warmly greeted by all staff in Japanese. The menu was colorful with accurate photos of the appetizers, rolls, entrees and more. The prices were good, even without the Groupon. The atmosphere is nice and quaint, with chalk drawings of Japan and a rendition of The Great Wave off Kanagawa, with Mount Fuji, later learned that were drawn by the owner & sushi chef.

My wife ordered the sashimi appetizer sampler with some tempura, my son had a veggie udon, and I ordered a roll named the Super Star, a crunch roll with cream cheese, with ahi, salmon and a special sauce on the outside. It is appropriately named, and I will have to resist not ordering it again, and try other rolls.

The server answered our few questions throughout the meal, such as if there was any meat in the California Roll (in the imitation crab), and where they got their delicate green tea (from a Japanese vendor), which was complimentary at the end of our meal. The server boxed the rest of my son's udon to take home. And the staff all thanked us and said goodbye in their native language.

Highly recommend this place, and we shall return. I'll have to try some nigiri up at...

Having a big family it's difficult to find quality food for a decent price, that's filling for everyone, and with great customer service. We have tried 2 other Asian restaurants here in Maple Valley and were very disappointed in both so I was reluctant to waste another Friday night meal buy again but I am so glad we did. Ordered over the phone and had clear, helpful service, pickup was quick, price was tasteful and affordable for 8 people, presentation was beautiful even in to go containers, and the best part is the food was fresh, tasteful and it was the first time all day everyone in the house was quiet while they devoured their meals. If you dont understand how important all of these things are to make a parent feel like they didnt waste their time, how grateful I am to not have to cook again after I just spent a good deal of money 2 hours later because the meal was not filling or how it feels to pay for quality food and not cheap quantity than you wont understand this review but we are huge fans and...