Sakuma Japanese Restaurant — Restaurant in Mukilteo

Ok having just lived in Japan for the last 2 years. I know sushi or as well as one American could presumably "know sushi". The fact that the man working the sushi bar is actually Japanese makes a HUGE difference to me and well it should to you as well. Everything was fresh and made up to par with Japanese standards. I will agree with the review below about the inconspicuous location of this great restaurant. I wouldn't gave this place the time of day had I not heard that it was run by actual Japanese. But then again in Japan with every thing stacked on top of each other this place would fit right in with its wheres waldo like camouflage. As far as the staff goes again in keeping with Japanese tradition, Soft spoken and polite. The atmosphere is also traditional (minus the low floor sitting tables) keeping up with the idea of simplicity. I highly recommend trying this place out. I will defiantly become a regular at this place. I leave you on this note. To all the people who say sushi is expensive. Sushi is like a tattoo, the good stuff isn't cheap and...

Classical Japanese restaurant does everything right

Service was fast and exceptionally polite considering I had just came from working out and looked a bit homeless.

Nice peaceful atmosphere and environment. Gentle music.

Food around the $12-$18 price range (including tax) for one person depending on if you want teriyaki or the slightly pricier sushi.

Teriyaki tasted great. Standard restaurant quality deliciousness. Portion size was average. I have seen slightly bigger plates but still very filling.

Sushi was delicious. However, I will say the non-roll sushi fell apart in my chopsticks, separating the fish from the rice. Minor gripe aside, Ingredients are very fresh.

Overall, good eating, worth the money for a not particularly unique but definitely scrumptious...

My husband and I eat here every week (sometimes multiple times) and we've NEVER been let down. I still can't believe that this little gem is located in a strip-mall on the Mukilteo Speedway! Sakuma's is a traditional Japanese restaurant and sushi bar, so don't come here for that americanized fusion sushi where everything is deep-fried and covered in some exotic aioli (aka Mayo) and a sugar sauce used to cover up the fact that the fish isn't sushi grade. Come here for the fish! Sakuma only serves the best. Period. If the fish isn't perfect it's off the menu. There are delicacies here like Ankimo (monkfish liver) that I wouldn't order anywhere else. The food from the kitchen is also awesome. The atmosphere is clean, casual, and...