Pre-remodel regulars still hit this Main Terminal sushi stand
Waji’s sits in the Main Terminal at SEA as the long-running sushi and teriyaki counter locals remember, with a current rating around 3 stars and prices solidly in the $$ range. It’s mostly a grab-and-go setup with limited counter seating, so think quick stop, not lingering meal. Figure on $10–$15 for basic rolls and $14–$18 for teriyaki plates, which is higher than in-city spots but normal for airport pricing.
Menu focus is simple: sushi rolls, nigiri, and hot Japanese-style items like chicken teriyaki and gyoza. Multiple Yelp reviews say the sushi is “okay, not amazing, but fine for airport food,” which tracks for a spot serving pre-made rolls between morning and late-night banks of departures. If you care about rice texture, know that several travelers call out dry rice and rolls that taste like they’ve been sitting for a while.
Regulars on Yelp and Google quietly game the menu by leaning on cooked items instead of raw. Chicken or beef teriyaki over rice tends to get better comments than spicy tuna rolls, and hot dishes hold up better when they’ve been under the heat lamp for 20–30 minutes. If you just need something fast before a Main Terminal departure, a teriyaki bowl plus bottled water will usually run around $20 after tax.
Watch out for sticker shock: multiple reviews complain that portions feel small for the price, especially specialty rolls that can hit $13–$16 for 6–8 pieces. One Google reviewer flatly says, “Expensive and the rolls are small – you’re paying for convenience,” and that’s accurate if you compare it to a downtown Seattle sushi lunch. If your layover is 2+ hours, you might be happier eating in the city; if you have 40–60 minutes gate-side, Waji’s is about speed.
Practical tip: if you care about freshness, skip the front pre-packed boxes and ask which rolls or hot items were made in the last 15–20 minutes before you order.