Spring is upon us, and Cherry Blossoms are blooming all over Seattle! We embrace and celebrate seasonal specialties such as firefly squid, debut a new Spring Sushi Platter, dive into Bento boxes, and encourage dining on our premium sushi during Seattle Restaurant Week!

We look forward to welcoming you to Shiro’s through our takeout, delivery, or dine-in experiences.

Dine-In Reservations Takeout & Delivery Orders

SRW (+ premium option)

Seattle Restaurant Week (SRW) is underway! As one of the area’s most-loved dining celebrations, we’ve appreciated your enthusiastic support the first two days of the promotion. We will continue to offer the Chef’s Choice Course Menu through Saturday, April 12 featuring our 19-pieces nigiri sushi set served over five courses. Typically priced at $85, the Chef’s Choice Course is available for just $65 during SRW.

For those seeking to enhance your SRW experience, we’re offering a premium, umami-filled add-on course featuring two small plates: appetizers (three kinds of assorted appetizers) and a grilled fish (chef’s choice) for an additional $15.

Shiro’s celebrates SRW every night through April 12. We encourage reservations for this highly popular dining event!

Contents:
SRW 19pc of Chef’s Choice Course ($65 plus tax + 20% service charge)
Optional add-on featuring two small plates (additional $15)
Dining table guest-only (excludes sushi bar)
Available through April 12.

*** Seattle Restaurant Week menu is available only at our dining room tables; excludes Sushi Bar seating. Sushi Bar serves Shiro’s Omakase at the regular price ($140 per guest).

Spring Platter

We are excited to bring you our new Spring Sushi Platter! Brimming with new seasonal fish and specialties, the new platter begins today!

Expect to see the always popular firefly squid, known as “the taste that signals the arrival of spring.” The short season is now underway and popularity in Japan showcases the enthusiasm for this small, but beautifully prepared specialty.

In addition to firefly squid, our Spring Platter includes a variety of seasonal fish, such as Isaki and Sawara. We also feature guest favorites including Tuna, Salmon (including Fuji Salmon, a premium Japanese brand), and Sea Urchin.

Contents:
40 pieces of Sushi
2 kinds of gunkan nigiri (4 pieces each)
8 kinds of nigiri sushi (4 pieces each)
Price: $195 +tax

Order by phone or online at Shiros.com

All About Bento Boxes

Bento boxes are one of the oldest traditions in Japan! We serve bento at Shiro’s, and relish in the history, from portability to traditional contents, and how they’ve evolved over hundreds of years!

The origins of bento trace back to dried rice, known as Karei or Tonjiki*, considered the ancestor of onigiri (rice balls). These were made by drying rice to enjoy on the go, even centuries ago, and consumed during outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, and farming. Bento culture, which continues to thrive today, flourished during the Edo period (1603–1868) and the Meiji period (1868–1912).

One iconic form of bento, the “makunouchi bento,” became a popular treat for audiences attending Japanese traditional performing arts, such as Kabuki and Noh. This bento, traditionally enjoyed between acts, typically featured bale-shaped rice balls paired with a variety of side dishes, such as grilled fish, egg rolls, simmered vegetables, fried items, and pickled vegetables. Today, “makunouchi bento” is widely available at grocery stores, convenience stores, and bento shops across Japan.

Today in Japan, bento is often enjoyed while viewing cherry blossoms this time of year. The tradition of hanami (cherry blossom viewing), initially an activity for aristocrats, became a beloved pastime for the general public during the Edo period. This custom led to “hanami bento” – picnics under cherry blossoms accompanied by beautiful, seasonal meals. Popular dishes from that time included fish cakes and bright tamagoyaki (Japanese omelet), which remains a classic bento side dish today. Along with tamagoyaki, other current popular side dishes include fried chicken and mini tomatoes, bringing a vibrant burst of color to bento, and included in bento offered at Shiro’s.

Look for our Shiro’s Bento Box for takeout and delivery during lunch. With cherry blossoms blooming in many parts of Seattle and fresh spring weather upon us, why not celebrate the season with a Bento Box from Shiro’s while enjoying the beauty of the blossoms!

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