Yeah, Sashimi is the way to go and so many of these places have rules about hiding or wasting your nigiri sushi rice.
I avoid most sushi rolls myself but I know that ordering a single $12 sushi roll has become the hotest thing now. There are people like myself that prefer the delicious fish and raw seafood. And there are those that only do the basic rolls and maybe inari or tomago. These people proudly proclaim "I
don't eat raw foods" and wear it like a badge of honor.
Back to the subject - I have found the majority of the hot food at Pacific Place not that special (probably similar to Redmond) but who's paying $25 for AYCE hot food anyway. They did offer spider rolls (soft shell crabs) for dinner so if you don't see them just ask and they will make you some. But you probably already knew that.