Aji Sushi Grill Newcastle

There are so few good restaurants in this area that I wanted so bad for the food to be good. IMHO, Renton is a desert when it comes to good food so when reviewing restaurants in this area if anything I tend to be forgiving. I've eaten at this place a few times and in the past I would have given the food quality/taste four stars. After about a year I gave this place another try and ordered take out. Sadly, the spicy tuna roll and spicy salmon roll was really fishy. At one point I was afraid I couldn't keep it down. We only ate a few pieces and had to throw the rest away. To put this review into context, my wife and I eat raw oysters regularly, so we don't have an issue with seafood. I can't say but I suspect this fish might have been sitting on the shelf for a while (either before it got to the restaurant or after it arrived). On the positive side, the servers were very nice (they were in the past as well) and the real crab California roll was really good. If you are reading this review, I still encourage you to give it a go but maybe eat in (vs. takeout) so if the food isn't right, you can let them know and they can correct it. Given all the good reviews, maybe we just got unlucky this one night.

We used to come here all the time, then we started going to Sushi Roll Roll Roll which is a little less expensive, but also very good. We decided to come back to Aji, and I regret doing so. First, it is way more expensive and not any better. Second, I called over an hour early to pick up my order, and they said it should no problem be ready on time. It wasn't I ended up still waiting almost 20 minutes for my order. So frustrating.

Just found this place! Food presentation is gorgeous!!! Service was fast and friendly. We always had everything we needed. Kitchen was quick but again, beautiful plates!!! Will come back again for their amazing sushi roll menu options! Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $30–50 Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Miso Soup, Sashimi, Scallop

Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5