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FOB Sushi Bar Menu & Prices 2026: Pay-by-Pound Sushi in Seattle

Full guide to FOB Sushi Bar in Seattle -- the "pick-your-own, pay-by-the-pound" sushi counter at 2101 4th Ave in Belltown. Open daily 11 AM – 8 PM. The pricing model: $14.99 per pound for any piece you choose -- nigiri, specialty rolls, aburi seared pieces and more, all freshly made throughout the day. Below: how the pricing works, the full confirmed selection, what to grab first, and 9 FAQs.

$14.99 per poundOpen daily 11 AM - 8 PMBelltown, SeattleNo reservations needed'Excellent' health rating
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Signature items

Salmon Nigiri$14.99/lb
Lobster Salad Roll$14.99/lb
Seared Ahi Tuna Roll$14.99/lb
Salmon Aburi Cha-Nori$14.99/lb
Surplus Sushi Box (TGTG)$9.99
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How it works

FOB Sushi Bar's pay-by-the-pound model, explained

FOB Sushi Bar does not have a fixed menu with set item prices. Instead, everything is priced by weight.

When you arrive, you pick up a tray and a pair of tongs. You then walk along the display counter, which is filled with freshly prepared nigiri pieces and maki rolls, and place whichever pieces you want onto your tray. Chefs continuously restock the display throughout the day.

At the end of the line, your tray is weighed at the register and you pay based on total weight. The documented rate is $14.99 per pound (also cited as $15/lb in some reviews). After paying, you collect soy sauce, pickled ginger and wasabi from the condiment station and find a seat.

Because pieces vary in size and weight, the per-piece cost fluctuates -- most nigiri pieces run roughly 0.6-1.2 oz each, putting typical cost at $0.55 to $1.10 per piece. A reasonable lunch of 6-8 pieces comes to approximately $8-$14.

Confirm the current per-pound rate at the register on the day of your visit -- pricing can change without advance notice.

  • Rate: $14.99 per pound (documented 2025-2026)
  • Typical piece: ~$0.55-$1.10 each
  • Light lunch (6-8 pcs): ~$8-$14
  • Generous portion: ~$20-$25 per person
  • No minimum: Take as many or as few pieces as you like
  • Too Good To Go: $9.99 surplus box near closing (~8:15 PM)
About the $14.99/lb rate. This rate is the most widely cited price across Yelp, TripAdvisor, sagemenu.com, and other aggregators for 2025-2026. A minority of sources cite $15/lb or a two-tier system ($16/lb sushi, $21/lb sashimi) for specific periods. Prices are set by the restaurant and may change without notice. Always confirm at the counter.
Quick answers

The four things people most often ask about FOB Sushi Bar

Price per pound
$14.99/lb

Pick any pieces, weigh at the register. Typical piece ~$0.55-$1.10.

Best value pick
Salmon Nigiri $14.99/lb

Most popular, lightest weight, constantly restocked.

Showpiece roll
Seared Ahi Tuna Roll $14.99/lb

Crab, avocado, ahi tuna, tobiko, crispy yam strips.

Budget hack
Too Good To Go box $9.99

Surplus tasting box via the Too Good To Go app, available ~8:15 PM.

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Nigiri10 itemsRolls & Specialty Pieces7 itemsSushi Box (Too Good To Go)1 itemCondiments & Sides (Complimentary)3 items
The full confirmed menu

Every confirmed piece and roll at FOB Sushi Bar (2026)

All items below are sourced from documented review photography, aggregator menus, and first-hand accounts. The display rotates daily based on fresh stock -- not every piece will be available on every visit.

How to read these prices. All pieces are priced at the same per-pound rate ($14.99/lb) -- there is no separate pricing per item type. The prices shown reflect the per-pound rate. Actual cost per piece depends on the weight of the individual piece you pick up, typically $0.55-$1.10 each.
Dietary guide

Vegetarian, vegan, and allergen considerations

Most of FOB Sushi Bar's selection contains fish or shellfish. The self-serve display is shared -- pieces sit side-by-side with no physical barrier between types, so cross-contact between fish, shellfish, and other allergens is likely. If you have a serious fish or shellfish allergy, FOB Sushi Bar is not appropriate for you.

For vegetarians, the safest call is to ask staff what non-fish pieces are available that day. Inari sushi (sweet tofu-skin pockets with vinegared rice) appears in some reviews as part of the selection. Cucumber-based rolls and pure avocado pieces, if present, are vegetarian. The Too Good To Go surplus box is a mystery assortment and cannot be controlled for dietary needs.

Cross-contact is probable in the shared display. Confirm with staff at the counter for current availability and allergen information before selecting your pieces.

  • Ebi (cooked shrimp): Not raw -- suitable for those avoiding raw fish
  • Inari sushi: Tofu-skin pockets with rice -- vegetarian when available
  • Avocado rolls: Vegetarian -- availability varies daily
  • Condiments (soy/ginger/wasabi): Vegan
  • Allergen note: Shared display -- fish, shellfish, soy, sesame all present
  • Gluten: Soy sauce contains gluten; request tamari if needed
Value comparison

FOB Sushi Bar vs. traditional and casual sushi restaurants

How FOB Sushi Bar's pay-by-weight model compares to conventional sushi restaurant pricing -- May 2026, U.S. national averages for comparison columns.

CategoryFOB Sushi BarTraditional Sushi BarCasual Sushi Chain
Pricing modelPay-by-weight ($14.99/lb)A la carte per itemA la carte per roll
Typical piece cost~$0.55-$1.10 per piece$2.50-$5.00 per piece$1.50-$3.00 per piece
Light lunch for 1~$8-$14~$20-$45~$15-$25
Selection controlPiece-by-piece choiceOrder from menuOrder from menu
Freshness modelContinuously restockedMade to orderMade to order
ReservationsNone neededOften requiredNone needed

Traditional sushi bar comparison based on published menu prices at full-service Japanese restaurants in Seattle and nationally. Casual chain comparison based on Kura Sushi, Genki Sushi, and comparable quick-service sushi operators. FOB Sushi Bar figures based on documented $14.99/lb rate and observed piece weights from review accounts.

Ordering tips

How to get the most out of a visit to FOB Sushi Bar

Timing

Arrive early to avoid lines

Peak lunch hour (12-1 PM on weekdays) can see queues extending outside. Arriving shortly after 11 AM means minimal wait and the fullest display of freshly prepared pieces.

Selection strategy

Lighter pieces = better value

Because you pay by weight, picking lighter individual pieces (single-fish nigiri) stretches your budget further than heavier filled rolls. Salmon nigiri is typically the lightest per piece.

Grab first, hesitate later

Take fast-moving pieces immediately

Popular pieces like the Lobster Salad Roll and Aburi Salmon are restocked but sell out quickly. If you see a piece you want, take it -- you can always return items you don't need before weighing.

Budget hack

Check Too Good To Go near closing

The $9.99 surplus box on the Too Good To Go app (available around 8:15 PM) is one of the highest-value sushi deals in Seattle. Contents are a mystery assortment but always freshly made that day.

Payment

Cards, contactless & mobile pay accepted

FOB Sushi Bar accepts credit and debit cards, and NFC mobile payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay). No cash-only requirement documented. Paid street parking available on 4th Ave.

Seating

Limited indoor seating

The restaurant has limited indoor seats. During peak hours, a takeout visit -- grabbing your box and eating nearby -- may be faster. The format lends itself well to to-go dining.

About FOB Sushi Bar

Seattle's pay-by-the-pound sushi counter, opened January 2024.

FOB Sushi Bar opened in Seattle's Belltown neighbourhood at 2101 4th Ave in January 2024. It is co-owned by Vincent Chen and his three brothers. The format -- a continuously restocked display of freshly prepared sushi pieces that customers select piece-by-piece and pay for by weight -- is uncommon in U.S. sushi and quickly attracted significant attention.

In late 2024, a TikTok video by food influencer Keith Lee went viral at over 21 million views. Viewer comment speculation prompted a voluntary closure and King County Public Health inspection in November 2024, which found no food code violations. The restaurant was awarded an 'Excellent' food safety rating -- the highest tier in the county system -- and reopened in December 2024.

The restaurant operates daily 11 AM to 8 PM, with no reservations and no minimum order. It does not have a traditional printed menu -- the selection is determined by what is freshly prepared each day.

2024Opened
$14.99Per pound
11-8Daily hours
ExcellentHealth rating
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Common questions

FOB Sushi Bar -- frequently asked questions

Quick answers about the pricing model, location, hours, health rating, and what to order.

How does FOB Sushi Bar's pricing work?

FOB Sushi Bar uses a pay-by-weight model: you grab a tray, use tongs to pick whichever individual pieces of nigiri or maki rolls you want from the continuously restocked display, then weigh your tray at the register and pay. The price is $14.99 per pound as widely documented across Yelp, Google, and aggregator sources through 2025-2026. Some earlier reviews cite $15/lb or a sashimi rate of $21/lb for specific windows -- confirm the current rate at the counter on the day of your visit.

Where is FOB Sushi Bar located?

FOB Sushi Bar is at 2101 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, in the Belltown neighbourhood of downtown Seattle -- roughly a 10-minute walk from Pike Place Market. The restaurant opened in January 2024 and is co-owned by Vincent Chen and his three brothers.

What are FOB Sushi Bar's hours?

FOB Sushi Bar is open daily 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, as documented across multiple listing sources (Yelp, Google, TripAdvisor) through 2026. The kitchen produces fresh pieces throughout the day; peak lunch hour (12-1 PM) can see a queue extending outside the door. For the shortest wait, arrive shortly after 11 AM on a weekday.

How much does a typical visit to FOB Sushi Bar cost?

At $14.99 per pound, most individual pieces weigh roughly 0.6-1.2 oz, putting the cost at approximately $0.55-$1.10 per piece. A light lunch of 6-8 pieces typically comes to $8-$14. One reported review noted spending under $70 for three people -- roughly $20-$23 per person for a generous portion. The self-serve model means you control exactly how much you spend.

What kind of sushi does FOB Sushi Bar offer?

The selection includes nigiri (salmon, yellowtail, unagi, kanpachi, mackerel, surf clam, ebi, squid), aburi (flame-seared) pieces (salmon aburi cha-nori, spicy tuna aburi with yuzu aioli), and specialty rolls (lobster salad, tiger shrimp tempura, unagi avocado, crabmeat avocado, seared ahi tuna with tobiko and crispy yam, and salmon California roll with spicy tuna). The lineup rotates daily based on fresh stock -- not every piece is available every day.

Is FOB Sushi Bar safe to eat at? What is its health rating?

Following a viral TikTok video in late 2024 (which garnered 21 million views and prompted customer concern about food safety), FOB Sushi voluntarily closed for a King County Public Health inspection. Inspectors found no food code violations and awarded the restaurant an 'Excellent' food safety rating -- the highest tier in King County's four-tiered system. The restaurant reopened in December 2024.

Does FOB Sushi Bar have vegetarian or vegan options?

Several pieces are suitable for vegetarians: the inari sushi (sweet tofu pockets stuffed with rice), avocado-based rolls, and the crabmeat avocado roll (if using imitation crab). Strict vegans should confirm with staff, as many pieces contain fish or shellfish and the display is shared. The condiment station (soy sauce, ginger, wasabi) is vegan. The selection changes daily -- ask at the counter what vegetarian pieces are currently available.

Is FOB Sushi Bar the same as FOB Poke Bar?

No. FOB Poke Bar is a separate restaurant also located in Seattle (Belltown area) with its own Yelp listing. FOB Sushi Bar (2101 4th Ave) specialises in the pay-by-weight sushi counter format. They share a similar name and neighbourhood but are distinct businesses.

Can I get FOB Sushi Bar sushi at a discount through Too Good To Go?

Yes. FOB Sushi Bar lists a Sushi Tasting Box on the Too Good To Go app for $9.99, available near closing time (around 8:15 PM). The box contains a mystery assortment of freshly made surplus pieces from the day's selection -- premium rolls and nigiri that would otherwise go unsold. Exact contents vary by day. Download the Too Good To Go app and search for FOB Sushi Bar to check current availability.

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