Sushi Kaunta

"What a hidden gem! Make sure you get a reservation! Atmosphere is very intimate and quiet. Has a bit of a western salon vibe too. Street parking nearby. Once you enter the building the door to the restaurant is to your immediate left. We both opted for tea when asked. Chef is very knowledgeable and makes sure to list the fish and where they’re from once he brings out the dish. We did the chefs choice plate and it was absolutely amazing. The cuts of fish melted in your mouth and we loved the wasabi so much we probably burned all our nose hairs off. Will definitely be back!"

"The place is an absolute gem and the chef is a pleasure to dine with. My wife and I opted for the sushi bar seating where we could chat with chef while he prepared our nigiri. Each piece was expertly and meticulously crafted. He is a one-man show, even more impressive when you think about it, especially as the plates are coming out. We had tea while we waited to be served and it really was the perfect compliment to get started. What a gem to have access to in south king county. We are so lucky! To address the odd 1-star review: it is clearly stated on the website and at the restaurant how to go about scheduling a reservation. Perhaps you'd be better suited for the American chain sushi restaurants where they plaster potato chips and mayonnaise over rolls and dare call it sushi."

"Wow! The sushi here was on another level, especially the nigiri. I came here on a Friday evening and had a few pieces of nigiri and some roles. The chef was the only one working and was very kind despite being busy with orders. I had the chutoro, ama ebi and scallop nigiri. The chef told me about each piece and where it came from. I also had the salmon sashimi which was delicious. For rolls I had the Hawaii roll and tempura shrimp roll. Both were fresh and beautiful. I will definitely come back!"

"Love everything we have eaten here so far! We sit at the bar and dine in at opening so service feels very personal. We tend to order multiple dishes and food comes out relatively fast. We are in and out in an hour usually. The restaurant is tiny, there isn’t room for a large group. There were multiple people who walk up to the restaurant but the chef had to turn away simply because he couldn’t accommodate them. There is signage at the door that says by reservations only."

"Just Wow! I have been to some of the best sushi restaurants around the world and this humble small restaurant is right up there with the best of them! Will be returning soon!"