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Pepe187
12-14-2004, 02:21 PM
there is a place on marine and cambie. its on the east side of cambie. almost across from the petro canada. i think its called marine sushi. he makes the best sushi u have ever had. my favourite is the spicy tuna!! yummy
ill post the actual adress once i find the business card. i go there about once a week. try it out. and tell him the spanish couple sent u.!!

XtC_13aBy
12-15-2004, 02:34 AM
hey..come to sushi house.. my mom works there, along with some of my hs aquaintances.. the sushi chefs are all japanese, plus pweety girls workin for cashier^^..lol.. plus nigiri sushis are pretty big, the sashimis are quite long.. 3x larger than those all u can eat nigiri sushis...
anyway it's on kingsway near the highgate village mall..

Samurai sushi is good too, my coworker used to work there.

both of them are quite cheap and good quality + quantity

~*Bree*~
12-15-2004, 09:41 AM
samurai sushi is good in quantity...as in quality its just okay

cant beat their sashimi's size though...oh man, they're huge! and its cheap too..

one portion of their house-rolls can feed 2 people

Pepe187
12-15-2004, 10:10 AM
ok. ill try them both. im always opened to good recommendations.
thanks chicas.

Amuse
12-15-2004, 08:28 PM
Originally posted by ~*Bree*~
samurai sushi is good in quantity...as in quality its just okay

cant beat their sashimi's size though...oh man, they're huge! and its cheap too..

one portion of their house-rolls can feed 2 people
agree :)

carisear
12-15-2004, 08:53 PM
sushi king house is exactly the same as samurai sushi -- same house rolls, same size, same price -- just that their quality is WAAAAY better. everything just tastes better at sushi king.

RFlush
12-16-2004, 12:26 AM
Sakae Sushi in Richmond. Best himachi ever! Have to order a day ahead to make sure there is some left. Plus their uni is great.

milkman
12-16-2004, 03:11 AM
Originally posted by ~*Bree*~
samurai sushi is good in quantity...as in quality its just okay

cant beat their sashimi's size though...oh man, they're huge! and its cheap too..

one portion of their house-rolls can feed 2 people

how much is it

endless402
12-19-2004, 11:21 PM
i go to sushi world cuz of good quality and unique rolls

AudiA4Turbo
12-19-2004, 11:58 PM
sakae in downtown is better than the one in richmond, the one in richmond blows.....the sushi guys are like chinese, so not even authentic....tojo's is not bad if ur willing to spend a bit more

vancouveray
12-20-2004, 02:46 AM
Originally posted by AudiA4Turbo
sakae in downtown is better than the one in richmond, the one in richmond blows.....the sushi guys are like chinese, so not even authentic....tojo's is not bad if ur willing to spend a bit more

most the japanese restaurants in vancouver aren't authentic

~*Bree*~
12-20-2004, 02:53 AM
Originally posted by lotus604
how much is it

cant remember how much..but...its cheap :p

DragonChi
12-20-2004, 03:15 AM
uh
do good chefs really have to be their race/ethencity to be good in that certain cuisine?

oldsnail
12-20-2004, 04:04 AM
Originally posted by lotus604
how much is it

i remember an average piece of sushi is a buck..

i remember i can wrap the fish around the rice 2-3 times.. thats how huge it is.. LOL..

yeh, its cheap.. your mouth will smell like fish if u eat too much

Pepe187
12-20-2004, 09:11 AM
well, i think that the chef's dont have to be japanese but its always a bonus when they are. and at the marine drive sushi, he's japanese.

4DSC
12-20-2004, 09:45 AM
Look at it this way: Do Chinese cooks always make the best Chinese food? :D

AudiA4Turbo
12-21-2004, 09:25 AM
Originally posted by 4DSC
Look at it this way: Do Chinese cooks always make the best Chinese food? :D

yes, i don't expect some white or indian dude to make good chinese food.....likewise for a non-japanese to make good japanese food.....i'm not trying to be racist here or anything, just stating the facts.....i mean the food will come pretty damn close, but it's just the little details that make the difference

4DSC
12-21-2004, 11:05 AM
...okay, fair enough and I DO see your point, but what I actually meant was that there are quite a few Chinese guys out there making Chinese food that tastes like total crap.

I went to a Mexican place in the US once run by a Mexican family or something, and it was awful...

AudiA4Turbo
12-21-2004, 05:17 PM
Originally posted by 4DSC
...okay, fair enough and I DO see your point, but what I actually meant was that there are quite a few Chinese guys out there making Chinese food that tastes like total crap.

I went to a Mexican place in the US once run by a Mexican family or something, and it was awful...

haha depends where you go too =)

Pepe187
12-21-2004, 09:20 PM
i agree with the both of u homies.

carisear
12-21-2004, 10:39 PM
Originally posted by 4DSC

I went to a Mexican place in the US once run by a Mexican family or something, and it was awful...

hah, i know what you mean.

best mexican food i ever had was in texas. maaaaan, portions are gi-normous, and taste sooooooo goood.

i can't stomache anything in vancouver now because of it =(

vancouveray
12-22-2004, 01:03 AM
Originally posted by 4DSC

I went to a Mexican place in the US once run by a Mexican family or something, and it was awful...

Maybe it was awful becuase it's real authentic mexican food.
People think that chinese food is just chicken chow mein and friend rice. It's not. Chinese food is totally different from what people really think it is.

zx7rrrr
12-22-2004, 02:59 AM
Originally posted by vancouveray

People think that chinese food is just chicken chow mein and friend rice. It's not. Chinese food is totally different from what people really think it is.

yeah, real chinese food SUCKS! They use wierd parts of the animal. Like feet, head, eyes, Fins??!! and ears. It taste wierd,

~*Bree*~
12-22-2004, 09:16 AM
i dont mind eating porks' ear..LOL..

oh yeah..indonesian food got this fish head soup too..and they tasted good!!

jnesss
12-22-2004, 10:40 AM
Originally posted by XtC_13aBy
hey..come to sushi house.. my mom works there, along with some of my hs aquaintances.. the sushi chefs are all japanese, plus pweety girls workin for cashier^^..lol.. plus nigiri sushis are pretty big, the sashimis are quite long.. 3x larger than those all u can eat nigiri sushis...
anyway it's on kingsway near the highgate village mall..

Samurai sushi is good too, my coworker used to work there.

both of them are quite cheap and good quality + quantity

hey i work across the street from sushi house lol. (side note: the bakery next door's pretty good!)

AudiA4Turbo
12-22-2004, 03:42 PM
Originally posted by zx7rrrr
yeah, real chinese food SUCKS! They use wierd parts of the animal. Like feet, head, eyes, Fins??!! and ears. It taste wierd,

what kind of weirdass chinese food are you eating?

iPee
12-22-2004, 09:57 PM
has anyone ever tried tusnami sushi

Daydreamer
12-22-2004, 11:05 PM
Originally posted by ipang
has anyone ever tried tusnami sushi

I've only eaten there once and that was a LONG time ago. From what I remember (I hope I remembered correctly), the food tasted alright, but the prices weren't cheap. I didn't come out of the restaurant thinking "this is the best place ever".

Derek_N84
12-22-2004, 11:46 PM
Ebisuya - all you can eat, best 20 dollars i've ever spent

Tojos - best sushi i've ever had, but the price will kick you in the balls

zx7rrrr
12-23-2004, 02:32 AM
Originally posted by some6o4guy
Ebisuya - all you can eat, best 20 dollars i've ever spent

Tojos - best sushi i've ever had, but the price will kick you in the balls

seriously EBISUYA AYCE rocks! sushi and sahimi is so damn good there!

scallop cone w. crunchy seaweed
Good grade sashimi
real motoyaki
prawn tempura
fresh oysters

best 20 bux ever

compared to Daimaru/richmond robson ssushi/shabusen/ajitoro/sui shi ya..

nothing compares to ebisuya on broadway

N1R
12-27-2004, 07:35 AM
Koko's on Hastings is the best nuff said...

rothmansking
12-31-2004, 02:30 PM
Yuji's and Tojo's are the best that I've had so far. Can get pricey though. expect 100 bucks for 2 people.

azncreationz
01-01-2005, 09:48 AM
Sushi House..I was there the other night...the food wasn't bad at all, it's the line up and wait that kills ya...

Pepe187
01-02-2005, 08:20 PM
how full are u after slapping down $100 big ones.

wlau
01-02-2005, 11:06 PM
Tojo.

Senna4ever
01-05-2005, 11:28 PM
Koko
Yuji
Ajisai
Bistro Sakana
Yoshi
Kibune
Octopus Garden
Shiro
Fuji

Tojo is not worth it. You can get much better at the above places. They do have some unique sushi, but in quality, all the above places get their seafood at the same suppplier as Mr. Tojo. I have heard Tojo say some nasty things about white people. Don't go there on principle.

2k1Rice
01-06-2005, 03:12 PM
TOYOTOMI'S on Hastings in Burnaby - brand new, BEST SUSHI I have ever had. Everyone who has come with me there is totally addicted. Go check it out - it's a couple doors down from where NBI used to be.

vancouveray
01-06-2005, 05:02 PM
Originally posted by 2k1Rice
TOYOTOMI'S on Hastings in Burnaby - brand new, BEST SUSHI I have ever had. Everyone who has come with me there is totally addicted. Go check it out - it's a couple doors down from where NBI used to be.

What's NBI?

Ulic Qel-Droma
01-07-2005, 10:27 AM
Shijo and royale kamei.

willystyle
01-07-2005, 11:00 AM
Chopstick Cafe in Yaletown
KOKO on Hastings
Tojo on W. Broadway

Pepe187
01-10-2005, 01:02 PM
isnt mbi an old strip club?

XtC_13aBy
01-11-2005, 01:17 AM
Originally posted by no_limitz
hey i work across the street from sushi house lol. (side note: the bakery next door's pretty good!)

hahaha oh really??
wow never knew thers an RS member that actually is familiar with my area lol

Pepe187
01-11-2005, 12:07 PM
there u go homes!!!

Neoxphuse
01-15-2005, 03:16 PM
Anyone know any good ones in Surrey, around Guildford? Just tried sushi after a year and forgotten how good it was!

Pepe187
01-16-2005, 09:51 PM
sorry. not sure of any of them out there!! maybe some of the other vatos here.

Pepe187
01-16-2005, 09:51 PM
sorry. not sure of any of them out there!! maybe some of the other vatos here.

Alphamale
01-16-2005, 11:18 PM
Originally posted by XtC_13aBy
hahaha oh really??
wow never knew thers an RS member that actually is familiar with my area lol

Actually i live quite close by, my friend lives in the apartment just behind and his girl friend also works @ sushi house, her name is Ivy.

DaFonz
01-16-2005, 11:25 PM
Originally posted by 2k1Rice
TOYOTOMI'S on Hastings in Burnaby - brand new, BEST SUSHI I have ever had. Everyone who has come with me there is totally addicted. Go check it out - it's a couple doors down from where NBI used to be.

Hastings and what?

Daydreamer
01-17-2005, 02:59 PM
Originally posted by DaFonz
Hastings and what?

Hastings + Gilmore.

S t E v O
01-17-2005, 07:59 PM
Originally posted by XtC_13aBy
hahaha oh really??
wow never knew thers an RS member that actually is familiar with my area lol

i go to sushi house...hahaa nice, RS member everywhere =P

sushi house and sushi garden are the places i go =P

Volkl
01-18-2005, 01:47 AM
Originally posted by S t E v O
i go to sushi house...hahaa nice, RS member everywhere =P

sushi house and sushi garden are the places i go =P

Where is Sushi House?

Pepe187
01-22-2005, 02:53 PM
so has anyone tried the marine sushi yet?

Djiban
01-29-2005, 07:35 PM
try fuji sushi

www.fujisushi.com

Pepe187
01-30-2005, 09:47 AM
cool.

RevSceneGirl25
02-04-2005, 12:57 AM
I like Japone, Ajisai, and Octopus Garden for moderately-priced meals ($100 for 2).

My friend had fish testicles at Japone. The chef prepared them especially for their table; I don't believe it's on the menu. I dare someone to ask for them the next time they're there! :D (I'm not quite so adventurous.)

I like Samurai Restaurant on Davie for cheap sushi (perhaps $30 for 2).

Senna4ever
02-04-2005, 01:15 AM
Fish testicles are in season now...'shirako' is the Japanese word for it.

Japone was highly dissapointing for me when I went.

RevSceneGirl25
02-04-2005, 10:28 AM
^How so? I've had some pretty good meals there. I think the hot items can be a bit expensive though, considering the portion-size. The service is always great.

Senna4ever
02-05-2005, 01:36 AM
The sushi I was served was not fresh. Tuna was at least 3 days old. Not happy. The kicker is they knew I am a sushi chef at a higher end restaurant.

RevSceneGirl25
02-05-2005, 07:56 PM
^where do you work, if you don't mind me asking? You can PM me if you want.

Senna4ever
02-06-2005, 12:26 AM
^^^ At one of the places in my list on the first page. ;)

RevSceneGirl25
02-06-2005, 07:40 PM
^My guess is Yuji?

Senna4ever
02-06-2005, 09:52 PM
^^^ Not anymore. I helped him out for 6 months, though. :)

Arislo
02-07-2005, 12:56 PM
*cough* Bistro..... :rolleyes: *cough**cough*

hahahaha me and Senna used to work at Yuji's. :buttrock:

My fav will always be Fuji. Japone is not consistant so i don't waste my money there.

Its funny how Tojo's is still the "NUMBER 1" restaurant in Vancouver.

I read it i think in th Georgia straight but ya the recent top 3 were Tojo's, Samurai Sushi, and Gyoza King !

WTF !!!! These guys are on crack! :twirleye:

Expresso
02-08-2005, 12:10 AM
Originally posted by Senna4ever
^^^ At one of the places in my list on the first page. ;)

expose yourself and give us RS discount rofl!

Senna4ever
02-08-2005, 12:53 AM
Originally posted by HachiSix
expose yourself
Do you REALLY want me to do that?!?!? Check my new thread in the photography forum soon. :o

Expresso
02-08-2005, 01:55 AM
Originally posted by Senna4ever
Do you REALLY want me to do that?!?!? Check my new thread in the photography forum soon. :o

lol no. but still curious which one haha.

604_Delsol
02-08-2005, 10:27 AM
Originally posted by endless402
i go to sushi world cuz of good quality and unique rolls

best deals and rolls there

STREET-RACER
02-08-2005, 12:19 PM
Shijo at w 4th ...

Senna4ever
02-08-2005, 11:33 PM
Originally posted by STREET-RACER
Shijo at w 4th ...
You're joking, right? The old Shijo was good, but it's gone WAY downhill since the owners changed.

bcrdukes
02-09-2005, 01:25 AM
Originally posted by Del_Slow

I read it i think in th Georgia straight but ya the recent top 3 were Tojo's, Samurai Sushi, and Gyoza King !

WTF !!!! These guys are on crack! :twirleye:

I guess its the quantity and value that appeal to people.

MrT
02-09-2005, 01:48 AM
There is a tiny little place called Kilala near Hastings and Alpha on the same side of the street as the new McDonald's. The sushi there is pretty good. It is strictly sushi though... no gyoza and such. Run by real Japs...

as opposed to fake ones. :flamemad:

STREET-RACER
02-09-2005, 08:33 AM
Originally posted by Senna4ever
You're joking, right? The old Shijo was good, but it's gone WAY downhill since the owners changed.

is that right??? gee ... i haven't been there for a year now ... i just thought they are still good ...

fukamoto
02-11-2005, 07:09 PM
Originally posted by ipang
has anyone ever tried tusnami sushi

Expensive. Plus my ex works there so its a NoGo area.

Hot Karl
02-11-2005, 08:01 PM
i'm glad to see the love for koko on hastings.

i went to that restaurant so much as a kid, gotta go again.

Vansterdam
02-11-2005, 08:02 PM
anyone know the best placec to go for unagi rolls?

naomi
02-12-2005, 02:21 PM
There's a place in Station Square called Yakko's Sushi. It's located near the Future Shop and underneath the little underpass. Very small hole in the wall place with limited seating, but they've got the most amazing sushi I've ever had hands down.

RevSceneGirl25
02-12-2005, 04:12 PM
Originally posted by Senna4ever
^^^ At one of the places in my list on the first page. ;)

Ok, so Bistro Sakana. I'll have to check it out. ;)

MrT
02-12-2005, 04:37 PM
Originally posted by RevSceneGirl25
Ok, so Bistro Sakana. I'll have to check it out. ;)
If it's not up to par, be sure to rip on it in this thead so Senna gets offended. :D
:bluemad:

Senna4ever
02-13-2005, 12:40 AM
Originally posted by RevSceneGirl25
Ok, so Bistro Sakana. I'll have to check it out. ;)
Maaayyyyyybeeeee.........

JunFan
02-13-2005, 05:40 PM
where is sushi house and sushi world?

naomi
02-13-2005, 08:06 PM
Originally posted by Pepe187
isnt mbi an old strip club?

I think you're referring to nbi. My friend was the bartender there.

endless402
02-14-2005, 01:13 PM
Originally posted by Bruticus
where is sushi house and sushi world?

SUSHI world is at empire center on no3 in richmond. across from hons

RevSceneGirl25
02-14-2005, 07:30 PM
Originally posted by MrT
If it's not up to par, be sure to rip on it in this thead so Senna gets offended. :D
:bluemad:

I wouldn't do that. :p I'm already heading out for 2 lunches this week (one at Ajisai, do you know Hide, Senna?), so Bistro Sakana will have to wait for next week at the earliest.

Senna4ever
02-14-2005, 08:48 PM
Originally posted by RevSceneGirl25
do you know Hide, Senna?
Nope.

STREET-RACER
02-15-2005, 11:49 AM
how about the one around the corner of Robson and Denamn ... forgot the name ...

RevSceneGirl25
02-15-2005, 09:36 PM
I was at Bistro Sakana today, around 8:45p.m. I was the girl wearing the black tank top, black open-weave cropped shrug, jeans, black heels. Were you the guy in the black T-shirt, Senna?

Senna4ever
02-16-2005, 12:07 AM
Originally posted by RevSceneGirl25
I was at Bistro Sakana today, around 8:45p.m. I was the girl wearing the black tank top, black open-weave cropped shrug, jeans, black heels. Were you the guy in the black T-shirt, Senna?
I don't remember....did you have the roll combo or the tuna carpaccio? Did you sit in the middle table by the window?

RevSceneGirl25
02-16-2005, 12:09 AM
Yeah, I had the blue fin tuna, the roll combo, and the hamachi (shared everything with bf).

Senna4ever
02-16-2005, 12:16 AM
Originally posted by RevSceneGirl25
Yeah, I had the blue fin tuna, the roll combo, and the hamachi (shared everything with bf).
Ah, ok. I remember you! Hehehe....how was everything? ...and thanks for coming by!:)

RevSceneGirl25
02-16-2005, 12:21 AM
I ordered the blue fin tuna but I didn't remember if Tuesday is the "right" day to order it (when it's freshest...I know most of the fish comes in on Tuesday, but not blue fin). Anyway, took a chance and the tuna was fine. I enjoyed the hamachi--it was very buttery and the blood orange cuts through the richness with the tart juice. I thought the hamachi was a pretty good dish.

Senna4ever
02-16-2005, 12:59 AM
Originally posted by RevSceneGirl25
I ordered the blue fin tuna but I didn't remember if Tuesday is the "right" day to order it (when it's freshest...I know most of the fish comes in on Tuesday, but not blue fin). Anyway, took a chance and the tuna was fine. I enjoyed the hamachi--it was very buttery and the blood orange cuts through the richness with the tart juice. I thought the hamachi was a pretty good dish.
Thanks! Bluefin tuna comes in from my supplier on either Wednesday or Thursday evening. We keep it in our fridge that cools to -1C until Saturday, and we freeze any leftovers as we're not open on Sunday. The one you got today was thawed out this afternoon.
The hamachi is a new dish we just started serving last Friday. The hamachi you had was flown in from Japan today and you guys were the first to have it. I also gave you the belly, the best part! :)

2dru4u
02-16-2005, 12:41 PM
Originally posted by Senna4ever
Thanks! Bluefin tuna comes in from my supplier on either Wednesday or Thursday evening. We keep it in our fridge that cools to -1C until Saturday, and we freeze any leftovers as we're not open on Sunday. The one you got today was thawed out this afternoon.
The hamachi is a new dish we just started serving last Friday. The hamachi you had was flown in from Japan today and you guys were the first to have it. I also gave you the belly, the best part! :) You work there? That's my gf's favorite restaurant.

RevSceneGirl25
02-16-2005, 02:08 PM
Originally posted by Senna4ever
Thanks! Bluefin tuna comes in from my supplier on either Wednesday or Thursday evening. We keep it in our fridge that cools to -1C until Saturday, and we freeze any leftovers as we're not open on Sunday. The one you got today was thawed out this afternoon.
The hamachi is a new dish we just started serving last Friday. The hamachi you had was flown in from Japan today and you guys were the first to have it. I also gave you the belly, the best part! :)

No wonder the hamachi was so rich-tasting! :) Thanks for the info. I'll have to come in and sample more of the dishes.

RevSceneGirl25
02-18-2005, 01:15 AM
I had a leisurely, 2 and a half hour lunch at Ajisai today! My friend is close friends with the owner, so we got to taste a lot of things that weren't on the menu. In particular, I liked:

-flounder fin
-hamachi belly (this is fast becoming my favourite!)
-geoduck killed when we ordered it
-the freshest, sweetest uni
-an incredible piece of Japanese mackerel (again, I've never had mackerel this fresh)
-mountain potato with unagi
-monkfish liver

We ate a lot more...including a beautiful platter of assorted sashimi. I was in heaven today! It's been awhile since I'd been to Ajisai and I'd forgotten how good the sashimi is (very reasonable too!)

The chef also dusted my ika and scallop nigiri with yuzu--a gift he got from Japan!

MrT
02-18-2005, 01:20 AM
Originally posted by RevSceneGirl25

-geoduck killed when we ordered it

You should have tried the beowulf instead. They keep those guys on ice in the back and kill them on demand too. :bluemad:

Senna4ever
02-18-2005, 01:58 AM
Originally posted by RevSceneGirl25
I had a leisurely, 2 and a half hour lunch at Ajisai today! My friend is close friends with the owner, so we got to taste a lot of things that weren't on the menu. In particular, I liked:

-flounder fin
-hamachi belly (this is fast becoming my favourite!)
-geoduck killed when we ordered it
-the freshest, sweetest uni
-an incredible piece of Japanese mackerel (again, I've never had mackerel this fresh)
-mountain potato with unagi
-monkfish liver

We ate a lot more...including a beautiful platter of assorted sashimi. I was in heaven today! It's been awhile since I'd been to Ajisai and I'd forgotten how good the sashimi is (very reasonable too!)

The chef also dusted my ika and scallop nigiri with yuzu--a gift he got from Japan!
-flounder fin - Hehehe...I always keep this & eat this myself.

-hamachi belly (this is fast becoming my favourite!) - Not really a fan, as all hamachi is farmed.

-geoduck killed when we ordered it - lucky you!

-the freshest, sweetest uni - must've been the live ones in season now!

-an incredible piece of Japanese mackerel (again, I've never had mackerel this fresh) - quite expensive, about $8/lb wholesale! Not as fatty as the regular Norwegian mackrel. I like it.

"The chef also dusted my ika and scallop nigiri with yuzu" - you like yuzu? I'll remember that next time...I have an original (I hope) sushi that uses it!:)

RevSceneGirl25
02-19-2005, 08:48 PM
The yuzu with the sashimi was incredible! Also, I enjoyed the geoduck with a tiny bit of lemon and a swipe of sea salt (that's the way my friend ordered it.) It was different and very good!

I will have to come in for your original sushi dish with the yuzu. :) (Oh, and I owe my friend a lunch so I will most likely bring him too. ;) )

MrT
02-19-2005, 10:45 PM
The more, the marrier. :bluemad:

F1
02-20-2005, 04:59 AM
heh........funny that you two are talking about yuzu cuz i want to incorporate it into one of my dishes for a contest. d=

w211benz
02-20-2005, 01:11 PM
i went to samurai sushi on cambie. small restaurant with big roll!

Senna4ever
02-20-2005, 03:20 PM
Originally posted by w211benz
i went to samurai sushi on cambie. small restaurant with big roll!
Big is not always better. I find the pieces at Samurai and sushi places in Richmond grotesquely big.

Rhetorical
02-20-2005, 08:28 PM
Originally posted by STREET-RACER
how about the one around the corner of Robson and Denamn ... forgot the name ...

yoshi?

RevSceneGirl25
02-20-2005, 11:00 PM
Originally posted by Senna4ever
Big is not always better. I find the pieces at Samurai and sushi places in Richmond grotesquely big.

same. the quality is just...*bleah*.

I eat at Samurai Restaurant on Davie Street though. Cheap sushi, big pieces (though not quite as big as Sushi King or Samurai on Cambie) and the quality is much better.

Senna4ever: I'll be in (with my friend) on Friday. I will bring you a big piece of chocolate cake too, if you set aside some good stuff for us. ;)

Senna4ever
02-20-2005, 11:30 PM
Originally posted by RevSceneGirl25
Senna4ever: I'll be in (with my friend) on Friday. I will bring you a big piece of chocolate cake too, if you set aside some good stuff for us. ;)
Aw, crap....pressure time!http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Senna4ever/avatars/33.gif

Mmmmmmmmmm....choc-oh-lit! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Senna4ever/avatars/character09.gif

RevSceneGirl25
02-20-2005, 11:35 PM
It's a Chocolate Oblivion cake made with 75% Callebaut and 25% Scharffen-Berger, covered with white chocolate ganache. Would you like some raspberry coulis? ;)

w211benz
02-20-2005, 11:57 PM
also try miko sushi on robson(nextt to hon;s)....food: good, price:expensive, and its not worth it.
any all u can eat lover here?

Senna4ever
02-21-2005, 12:35 AM
Originally posted by w211benz
also try miko sushi on robson(nextt to hon;s)....food: good, price:expensive, and its not worth it.
any all u can eat lover here?
Miko used to be good when it was run by the original owner. He now has a place in Richmond.

AYCE???:eek:

Hulk Hogan
03-29-2005, 10:33 AM
Originally posted by 2k1Rice
TOYOTOMI'S on Hastings in Burnaby - brand new, BEST SUSHI I have ever had. Everyone who has come with me there is totally addicted. Go check it out - it's a couple doors down from where NBI used to be.
That place is CRAP, brotherrr. If that's the best sushi that you've ever had then I don't know what to say, maaan. I just don't know what to say.

inzomniak
03-29-2005, 12:20 PM
Ahhh Senna... you DO work at Sakana... Through all the dialogue and pictures you've posted up, Sakana was the place that I thought you would have worked at... so I was RIGHT! haha...

I've only been there 3 times though, and each time for lunch with a buddy of mine. I should try more things on the menu... but one thing I always got was the Mango/Salmon roll... hehe

I also went to Amarcord a few weeks ago and couldn't resist and ordered the Lobster Pasta.... my gf was bored of waiting for me to finish it all off... but it was good... but not as good as I thought it would be... I would still have to go with Cioppinos' Veal Cheek Papradelle as my fav

tru2blu
03-30-2005, 12:15 PM
Originally posted by MrT
There is a tiny little place called Kilala near Hastings and Alpha on the same side of the street as the new McDonald's. The sushi there is pretty good. It is strictly sushi though... no gyoza and such. Run by real Japs...

as opposed to fake ones. :flamemad:

I agree with MrT, this place is good...also my Korean friends always rave about Sushi Town which is up the street close to some Mohawk gas station close to the Hastings Golf range...it's right beside a elementary school. I've been to another branch of this place which is located right across from Metro which is called Sushi Garden...it's pretty good too.

Senna4ever
03-30-2005, 10:56 PM
Originally posted by inzomniak
Ahhh Senna... you DO work at Sakana... Through all the dialogue and pictures you've posted up, Sakana was the place that I thought you would have worked at... so I was RIGHT! haha...
That obvious, huh? :p

n'drew
04-26-2005, 05:04 PM
TOTOYOMI'S ON HASTINGS AND GILMORE

DaFonz
04-26-2005, 07:27 PM
Originally posted by n'drew
TOTOYOMI'S ON HASTINGS AND GILMORE

Blah.. I wasn't too impressed. It's not mind bad you.. but it's not the BEST SUSHI EVER that people have been claiming.

maspec-SiR
04-28-2005, 12:14 AM
Ajisai is the shit! I go there quite often, its my neighborhood sushi join't. Hide is cool guy, hooks it up all the time.

Senna, I'll have to come in sometime to try your creations. I love trying new 'good' japanese places, theres too much shit in the city.

Senna4ever
04-28-2005, 12:29 AM
Originally posted by maspec-SiR
Ajisai is the shit! I go there quite often, its my neighborhood sushi join't. Hide is cool guy, hooks it up all the time.

Senna, I'll have to come in sometime to try your creations. I love trying new 'good' japanese places, theres too much shit in the city.
Yup, Ajisai is good.

Come on down!

maspec-SiR
04-28-2005, 12:33 AM
I was in NYC for a few days and had lunch at Nobu, it was good, not great, his taretare's were amazing though. I think it was overpriced/overhyped. I can find equal or better quality stuff in vancouver. I really want to go to Morimoto now.

inzomniak
04-28-2005, 08:07 AM
Originally posted by maspec-SiR
I was in NYC for a few days and had lunch at Nobu, it was good, not great, his taretare's were amazing though. I think it was overpriced/overhyped. I can find equal or better quality stuff in vancouver. I really want to go to Morimoto now.


Should have trained down to Philly...

99ITR_SC
04-28-2005, 08:58 AM
Senna4Ever: Not sure if you're the old(er) (compared to me... i'm 23) guy working at Sakana? I went down there after the auto-show and had a phenomenal meal with my friend. We talked cars the whole time with the sushi chef, and I had the best salmon sashimi ever!

Oh, and those yam tempura fries are AWESOME! will be in soon. take care

Senna4ever
04-29-2005, 01:25 AM
Originally posted by 99ITR_SC
Senna4Ever: Not sure if you're the old(er) (compared to me... i'm 23) guy working at Sakana? I went down there after the auto-show and had a phenomenal meal with my friend. We talked cars the whole time with the sushi chef, and I had the best salmon sashimi ever!

Oh, and those yam tempura fries are AWESOME! will be in soon. take care
Did you come in with Dr. Suzuki? If so, that was an enjoyable conversation!:)

99ITR_SC
05-02-2005, 10:00 AM
yah, that was me with the good Doctor!!! i keep meaning to come in with my girlfriend..... other places cannot compare!

coincopy
05-05-2005, 11:55 PM
Where exactly is this "Sakana" place located? Always looking for a great sushi place to go to...

KumarType-S
05-28-2005, 10:03 PM
Robson shushi is aight.. dun mind going there when i am in downtown.

Daydreamer
05-29-2005, 02:16 PM
Originally posted by coincopy
Where exactly is this "Sakana" place located?

Bistro Sakana
1123 Mainland St.
604.633.1280

SuperSlowSS
05-29-2005, 07:15 PM
Originally posted by w211benz
i went to samurai sushi on cambie. small restaurant with big roll!

man they suck... the pieces are way too big. I guess they are just too damn lazy to cut the sashimi into smaller peices...or they expect you to eat the sashimi with a knife or something :/
Never going back again...

Neoxphuse
05-29-2005, 09:08 PM
Anybody know any good sushi places in Surrey for a resonable price?

coincopy
06-11-2005, 02:50 PM
Originally posted by Daydreamer
Bistro Sakana
1123 Mainland St.
604.633.1280


I AM HOOKED. Love this place it's my new favourite Sushi place and I can't get enough. :( :p

They have some amazing sushi and their salmon sashimi just melts in your mouth! It could get a bit expensive sometimes if your really hungry but it's worth it.

TRDude
06-11-2005, 06:22 PM
Topgun near the new west casino boat

ah-yin
06-15-2005, 08:37 PM
Did anyone mention Sushi Town yet?
It's on hastings....

That place is kind of new, and it's just like Sushi Garden and Sushi House, but with less people (so never have to wait for a table).
I think it's pretty good.

sittin sidewayz
06-16-2005, 12:55 AM
Tomokazu above Sony store on Broadway, 9.95 AYCE lunch, pretty damn good

aznrsx1979
06-17-2005, 06:59 PM
yah i'd say Topgun is pretty good
Robson Sushi is ok to, it's not too bad since it's so close and i don't need to find parking.
There's a place that's good on Davie St but i don't remember the name now :(

j-23
06-28-2005, 07:57 PM
kirin sushi near douglas college in new west i thought was very very good...with great prices...clean inside and always gets packed by students as it is a huge favorite of theres

RedRage
06-30-2005, 05:05 PM
If you're near Metrotown, Sushi Garden is really good. It's a small place right across Metropolis. It's usually really busy.

DaFonz
06-30-2005, 06:29 PM
Originally posted by ah-yin
Did anyone mention Sushi Town yet?
It's on hastings....

That place is kind of new, and it's just like Sushi Garden and Sushi House, but with less people (so never have to wait for a table).
I think it's pretty good.

What cross street on hastings?

99ITR_SC
08-30-2005, 07:36 PM
I tried a great sushi place called Toshis on 16th and Main. Apparently the chef used to work at Tojos. ITs cheapish and the pieces ain't huge but its fresh and clean.

wooooord

Daydreamer
08-30-2005, 07:59 PM
I love Toshi Sushi. :)

Delish
08-30-2005, 11:23 PM
Minato Sushi on Oak and West Broadway. It's in a little plaza, where the 7-11 is... I've never had a bad experience going there. They use REAL CRAB in their rolls. Everybody should try their Vancouver Special Roll... one full order (8 pieces) is $12.95! But you can also get a half order (4 rolls) They're huge though... salmon, tuna, cucumber, avacado, ebi and REAL CRABBB. I've had good service everytime I've gone there. The only downside is that they're closed for a part of the day, but reopen for dinner (I think 5pm) .. Anyways you should check it out

Senna4ever
08-31-2005, 12:59 AM
^^^ You've got to be kidding. I have worked with one of the sushi 'chefs' there. I will never go eat where he works.

Delish
08-31-2005, 10:19 AM
Would you care to explain why?

Senna4ever
08-31-2005, 10:54 AM
Originally posted by Delish
Would you care to explain why?
Let's just say he wasn't very hygenic. That's why he didn't last too long. I don't know....maybe he's changed now.

maelstrom
08-31-2005, 09:12 PM
i like kiyo in richmond, i usually go there about once every 2 weeks for lunch. the box lunches are great food for the price. it's a bit pricy for those people who like samurai for the cheap/big stuff

99ITR_SC
09-01-2005, 10:35 AM
Originally posted by Senna4ever
^^^ You've got to be kidding. I have worked with one of the sushi 'chefs' there. I will never go eat where he works.

Not nice to talk about the competition!!!!

Hondaracer
09-01-2005, 01:33 PM
Originally posted by aznrsx1979
yah i'd say Topgun is pretty good
Robson Sushi is ok to, it's not too bad since it's so close and i don't need to find parking.
There's a place that's good on Davie St but i don't remember the name now :(

i'm no sushi conesuer [sp] but i wouldnt say Top gun is very good at all.

Volkl
09-01-2005, 01:57 PM
Topgun used to be quite good but the last time I went, it was horrible. None of the servers who give excellent service were there and the food was below average. The rolls were mostly rice with very little filling. Sashimi orders were forgotten or was always the last thing to arrive at the table.

gars
09-01-2005, 10:09 PM
i went to topgun on monday...

i usually go there now with my friends.... we just order tons of sashimi, and it's usually good. i've never really had problems with service, and they don't forget our sashimi orders (cuz we order ALOT)...

ashtaron14
09-02-2005, 11:34 PM
Yan Sushi on Granville and 65th next to TD bank-ish. small, cozy, friendly, good sushi

Hondaracer
09-03-2005, 04:33 PM
Originally posted by ashtaron14
Yan Sushi on Granville and 65th next to TD bank-ish. small, cozy, friendly, good sushi

hmm i think i've been there before..is that the place that has like 60+ items u can order on the dinner menu?

MegaHurtz
09-04-2005, 09:51 PM
Call it lack of experience but I always thought Sui Sha Ya was pretty good. Being that I live in Surrey, the restaraunts in Richmond/Van are really too far for me to go eat there, but I've been to the Sui Sha Ya in Richmond a bunch of times as well as the one in Coquitlam and I thought it was always good, especially in Richmond. Coquitlam location wasn't as good recently but I went there today for AYCE and it was kickass. The other places that I've been to are Sanjin in Surrey (sucks, don't go there, somebody told me they saw a rat there), and a couple places out in Abby (one is REALLY good, but I can't remmeber the name). Typically I stick to the more conservative types of sushi (salmon, tuna, various rolls), but Sui Sha Ya has never really let me down.

keitaro
09-09-2005, 11:01 PM
oh god this is making me hungry.......:(

stlai
09-10-2005, 12:46 AM
Sui sha Ya is HORRIBLE!! The whole chain sucks! NEVER GO THERE!

miss_crayon
09-22-2005, 10:21 PM
for a good deal try
sushi garden on kingsway across the street from station square/next to metropointe
sushi town on hastings next to the subway

the prices, portions and menu are the same.

asahi ya on robson is pretty good
and isami sushi below metropointe offices

i know this thread is for the best sushi in town..but guu has pretty good japanese food. they are more of a fusion type restaurant but it's sooo good. the prices are really good too!

Ping
09-23-2005, 03:00 AM
Originally posted by keitaro
oh god this is making me hungry.......:( x2

Anyone else here find sushi to be like a drug? I'll be out sometime next week, Senna. haha

Senna4ever
09-24-2005, 01:30 AM
Originally posted by Ping
Anyone else here find sushi to be like a drug? I'll be out sometime next week, Senna. haha
Introduce yourself and get free food....if the owner is looking the other way. Haha...

Ulic Qel-Droma
09-24-2005, 02:41 AM
Originally posted by Senna4ever
Introduce yourself and get free food....if the owner is looking the other way. Haha...

I'll probably tag along. ;)

Senna4ever
09-24-2005, 02:52 AM
Bring your M4. Hehe...

nic1
09-25-2005, 01:14 PM
sushi house is the best for overall, the price, quantity, and quality are all very good. A chirashi there is only around 10$ and for deluxe chirashi its only a few dollars more. For the regular chirashi you get a ton of raw fish and not just your salmon and tuna sstuff. Also the stuff there is always fresh the only problem is that its small so if you go there you may have to wait for a bit.
Tsukiji's in richmond is pretty good too, the main chef and owner there used to work at Sakae as the sushi chef before opening Tsukiji. Tsukiji is in the mall at the intersection of Alderbridge and Gardencity in RIchmond

Senna4ever
09-25-2005, 05:32 PM
The fish at Sushi House is very fresh. Their sushi rice, on the other hand could be better... Overall, great for the price.

Bond007
09-26-2005, 10:44 AM
Samurai Sushi - Around 41st and Cambie. Good prices, good size :p

Sushi King - Around 64th and Granville. Try the "House Roll" be it a full order or half order. You'll surely get your monies worth ;) It's the mother of all pieces of sushi!

Ping
09-26-2005, 05:26 PM
Originally posted by Senna4ever
Introduce yourself and get free food....if the owner is looking the other way. Haha...
Yessssssssssssss! :D :lol

HonestTea
09-26-2005, 06:58 PM
went to topgun on saturday(the one @ new west)...service sucks...food sucks...worse $ i've spent on sushi...i think sui sha ya might even be better...

E Bei @ grandville is really good if your hungry...only like $12( at night) and $11(in morning) all you can eat too...

Hey Senna, where is your place located near? directions? ^^

nic1
09-26-2005, 11:25 PM
i find samurai isn't that fresh though, i think its mainly because of the amount of people ordering from them , if you go in there you see piles of orders on the shelf just sitting there waiting to get picked up. also i don't enjoy the sushi when the pieces are hulking huge like the size of my fist... i mean i like sushi taht can comfortably fit in my mouth in one bite. another thing... go inside samurai sushi and if you understand chinese all you will hear from them is at least one swear word in every sentence

Senna4ever
09-27-2005, 12:20 AM
Originally posted by NeTWorKz

Hey Senna, where is your place located near? directions? ^^
www.bistrosakana.com

nic1
09-27-2005, 01:45 PM
i think someone mentioned Kiyo before, but i'll just say it again. It's quite fresh and the price is reasonable because it is better quality stuff than most of the other restaurants out there. Also as a side fact the restaurant is japanese owned and operated. It's tucked behind Dairy Queen on Cambie near #5 in Richmond.

HonestTea
09-27-2005, 02:10 PM
Senna, Recomendations @ your place?

what to order?

Senna4ever
09-27-2005, 11:04 PM
^^^ Everything! :)

HonestTea
09-28-2005, 11:56 PM
haha....if i get 50% off, i will order everything...^^

Ulic Qel-Droma
09-29-2005, 12:20 AM
fuck man. i wanan go there like. now. im so hungry
you guys arnt still open right? 130am? haha

arg :( oh well.. instant noodles/egg for me .

M.J
09-29-2005, 01:06 PM
After reading 5 full pages, I still don't see a clear winner here.

I think we need a poll!

Senna4ever
09-29-2005, 11:36 PM
Originally posted by M.J
After reading 5 full pages, I still don't see a clear winner here.

I think we need a poll!
Due to everyone's personal preferences, there will never be a 'winner'.

DaFonz
09-30-2005, 03:13 AM
Originally posted by MegaHurtz
Call it lack of experience but I always thought Sui Sha Ya was pretty good.

You are missing out dood.. Sui Sha Ya is one step above dog food. The place sucks ass.

Senna4ever
10-01-2005, 01:14 AM
^^^ Actually, some dog food smells pretty good when you open the can....never tasted it, though. It's certainly more healthy than most food for humans!

Ulic Qel-Droma
10-01-2005, 02:55 AM
Originally posted by Senna4ever
Due to everyone's personal preferences, there will never be a 'winner'.

that's why hitler and tojo will "persuade" everyone. and by persuade i mean kill, and by everyone i mean people that don't agree.

Senna4ever
10-01-2005, 12:55 PM
^^^ You forgot Stalin, Pol Pot, Idi Amin, et al.

nic1
10-01-2005, 06:17 PM
lol i don't think tojo would do that, he seems like a pretty nice grandpa!

Razor Ramon HG
10-01-2005, 10:00 PM
There's this Sushi Place by the Waterfront / Market in New Westminster, the buffet there is the best everrrr!

HonestTea
10-01-2005, 11:59 PM
azncanuck92:

it's called topgun sushi...it sucks so much, your missing out on a lot if you think their food is good...

iPee
10-02-2005, 12:44 AM
haha i used to think shu shi ya was pretty good
then i went back a couple days ago n realized how crappy their food is

neways what do you guys think of tsunami sushi

nic1
10-02-2005, 12:58 AM
all you can eat cannot be compared to sit down dinner... i mean if you are wanting for fast and cheap then go for all you can eat. if you stop and thnk about it all you can eat isn't even really that cheap. cause with the amount you are paying you can get a decent japanese meal that will fill you up. i mean say for 15$ you can go to a regular restaurant and order some cook dish and a few pieces of sushi then you are full but you have gotten to eat good quality food.

MEH.
10-02-2005, 12:10 PM
41st and granville. really awesome man but the thing that sucks there is their toro =T

xxxrsxxx
10-07-2005, 11:57 AM
anyone try the all u can eat at "fish on rice" before on kingsway?
Is this place any good?

Eff-1
10-08-2005, 08:55 PM
Takumi Sushi on North Road in Coquitlam

My gf and I enjoy that place. It's always very good.

(Actually the last time we went I ordered the sashimi and the tuna was still frozen in the middle but that's the first time in like 10 visits I thought it wasn't 100% great)

Djiban
10-08-2005, 09:31 PM
Originally posted by Eff-1
Takumi Sushi on North Road in Coquitlam

My gf and I enjoy that place. It's always very good.

(Actually the last time we went I ordered the sashimi and the tuna was still frozen in the middle but that's the first time in like 10 visits I thought it wasn't 100% great)

that place is so expensive

Eff-1
10-11-2005, 08:03 PM
^ Not really.

willystyle
10-17-2005, 02:45 AM
I need some good recommendation guys. I need to know of a good japanese restaurant that serves authentic high quality food. I heard Sakana and Chopstick are pretty good, but I want to know of a few really good traditional japanese restaurants incase we change our minds.

Gt-R R34
10-17-2005, 04:56 AM
Sakae.

glenpck
11-01-2005, 12:10 AM
tanpopo on denman in downtown

willystyle
11-01-2005, 02:33 AM
^ that place is not that great. haha!

hamsup
11-01-2005, 07:54 AM
Fish on rice is supposedly pretty good =)

chiyoda is pretty good... it is near kobe steak house on alberni..

DaFonz
11-01-2005, 09:31 AM
Originally posted by xxxrsxxx
anyone try the all u can eat at "fish on rice" before on kingsway?
Is this place any good?

For an all you can eat place.. it's decent. The beef short ribs are really good.

xxxrsxxx
11-01-2005, 08:06 PM
does fish on rice have all you can eat toro sashimi?

godwin
11-03-2005, 01:37 AM
There is also Fuji Sushi in the Burquitlam plaza.. it is better than Takumi.. also Osamu sushi (open from new renovation)

There is also a sushi place in the Nikkei centre?

Neoxphuse
11-03-2005, 05:09 PM
Well let's see...

Richmond Sushi, okay I would say.

The place I love is the one on Broadway and Arbutus, right below Fitness World. I go there all the time and haven't had a single problem. Fresh fish, great service. Very busy place at times.

$10 all you can eat lunch!

Love that place, too bad I live so far away or I would go much more often.

WhiteVitz
11-04-2005, 02:19 AM
where is fish on rice and how much?

archpopoy
11-04-2005, 10:31 AM
sushi han - by #2 and blundell in Richmond is not bad....

anyone know a good place by abbott/keefer near tinseltown area by any chance?

prowl
11-05-2005, 07:32 PM
Originally posted by nic1
i find samurai isn't that fresh though, i think its mainly because of the amount of people ordering from them , if you go in there you see piles of orders on the shelf just sitting there waiting to get picked up. also i don't enjoy the sushi when the pieces are hulking huge like the size of my fist... i mean i like sushi taht can comfortably fit in my mouth in one bite. another thing... go inside samurai sushi and if you understand chinese all you will hear from them is at least one swear word in every sentence


are you talking about the one on davie? because the people who work on cambie street are vietnamese.

tru2blu
01-20-2009, 12:48 PM
went on a date and this place on Pacific isn't bad...its called Ki Isu...?

kc1337
01-20-2009, 12:54 PM
Is there any good all-you can eat sushi in vancouver? I don't feel like ordering piece by piece.

CRS
01-20-2009, 01:05 PM
Is there any good all-you can eat sushi in vancouver? I don't feel like ordering piece by piece.

Fish on Rice ad Tomokazu both broadway locations are fair. This is to say the broadway location for each chain.

Those would be the two I would recommend atleast for AYCE.

kc1337
01-20-2009, 01:10 PM
Thanks! The current ones i've been going to have been Kingsway Sushi on Kingsway and Boundary and Richmond Sushi. All this talk about sushi has made me realize I have yet to eat lunch. God I am hungry.

Jermyzy
01-20-2009, 05:36 PM
I've heard that Sushi Hachi in Richmond is good. Anybody try it before, it's supposedly owned by a japanese couple? I was going to try it next month for my birthday

B4N M3
01-20-2009, 05:48 PM
Robson Sushi haha...you can't beat stuffing yourself silly with good sushi for dirt cheap!

Jer3
01-20-2009, 06:53 PM
I've heard that Sushi Hachi in Richmond is good. Anybody try it before, it's supposedly owned by a japanese couple? I was going to try it next month for my birthday

yes its very good. just search up sushi hachi and ull find a few posts about it.

noots
01-20-2009, 08:21 PM
Sushi Garden

And there's this sushi place in the big plaza on Blundell, right by the Safeway.

brokentelephone
01-21-2009, 05:37 AM
The fish at Sushi House is very fresh. Their sushi rice, on the other hand could be better... Overall, great for the price.

Unrelated to this point, but have a quick Q. Why is the Sakana salmon so much better than anywhere else ? I understand there must be other restaurants that have the same supplier, but it's always so soft without any sinew, etc.

triadik
01-23-2009, 12:25 AM
i like matsuyama

bbbj
01-23-2009, 12:37 AM
anyone know if daimasu in richmond has the same menu as burnaby? the quality isn't the best but for late night japanese cravings i guess it gets the job done. same as matsuyama i guess.

ShyGuy
01-23-2009, 12:58 AM
+1 for Sushi Hachi....live Uni served in the shell FTW!

143what
01-23-2009, 02:28 AM
for all you can eat:

Tomokazu/ninkazu sushi in richmond and west broadway

also

Fish on rice on west broadway has very good guest service

!SG
01-23-2009, 08:47 AM
both times i went there, got food poisoning.



for all you can eat:

Tomokazu/ninkazu sushi in richmond and west broadway

unit
01-23-2009, 06:55 PM
for all you can eat:

Tomokazu/ninkazu sushi in richmond and west broadway

also

Fish on rice on west broadway has very good guest service

u gotta be kidding me, fish on rice had BAD service both times i went there and ive also heard stories from friends

143what
01-23-2009, 08:00 PM
u gotta be kidding me, fish on rice had BAD service both times i went there and ive also heard stories from friends

my g/f and I ate there last month and they were extremely nice to us. free pop refills too.

willystyle
01-23-2009, 08:33 PM
Sushi Garden

And there's this sushi place in the big plaza on Blundell, right by the Safeway.
Sushi Garden doesn't belong in this thread.

u gotta be kidding me, fish on rice had BAD service both times i went there and ive also heard stories from friends
I concur. Been there twice, both times had shitty services, but average sushi.

suzuka84
01-23-2009, 10:35 PM
miku on 1055 west hastings is good. all the sushi is made aburi (grilled) style so it's different. Nice place to take a date

143what
01-23-2009, 11:25 PM
well i experienced bad service at the fish on rice kingsway.

LsquareD
01-24-2009, 01:18 AM
Been going to Tomokazu for AYCE lately.. Not GREAT but its okay. Good enough for me :lol

oldcracker
01-24-2009, 02:40 AM
fish on rice has the worst service
especially the girls...they're all bi ches

Nvasion
01-24-2009, 09:23 AM
AYCE i go to the su sha ya at richmond.. i like their oysters... if im not craving oysters i just goto tomakazu on broadway.... i think ima go pick up some samurai today after work:)

ab-norma-l
01-24-2009, 09:25 AM
Honjin Sushi in Yaletown

WhiteVitz
02-02-2009, 03:14 PM
Please try these Authentic Japanese Restaurant OWNED by japanese people

Sushi Hachi
Toyo Sushi - Cambie and 6th
Shimaya - victoria 40 near london drugs

bbbj
02-02-2009, 04:20 PM
AYCE i go to the su sha ya at richmond.. i like their oysters... if im not craving oysters i just goto tomakazu on broadway.... i think ima go pick up some samurai today after work:)

Su sha ya oysters = endless shits for at least 2 nights.

It should seriously be an auto ban for 2 days for anyone saying that Ayce is good sushi.

Meowjin
02-02-2009, 09:24 PM
Theres a place on granville thats open for all the people that go clubbing, forget the name but the guy behind the counter (jacky) is really nice.

The sushi is mediocre, but damn the toro he has is fucking delicious, possibly some of the best in the city. on the other hand once in a while he fucks up the rice and i have no idea how he does it.

Jer3
02-02-2009, 09:31 PM
Please try these Authentic Japanese Restaurant OWNED by japanese people

Sushi Hachi
Toyo Sushi - Cambie and 6th
Shimaya - victoria 40 near london drugs

hows shima-ya? the reviews on it seem pretty good yet its in the middle of east van where i wouldnt expect there to be quality japanese restaurants.

Ronin
02-03-2009, 12:19 PM
After going to Japan and eating some of the best sushi on the planet from places that get their fish fresh every morning...I've become such a sushi snob. I refuse to eat AYCE now. I didn't like places like Samurai and such before either but I refuse to eat anything but quality sushi now, which is tough to really find here.

Armind
02-03-2009, 12:45 PM
^ How much is sushi in Japan anyways?

willystyle
02-03-2009, 01:32 PM
Please try these Authentic Japanese Restaurant OWNED by japanese people

Sushi Hachi
Toyo Sushi - Cambie and 6th
Shimaya - victoria 40 near london drugs
Toyo is owned by Japanese?

As I recall, it's owned by Koreans, and the sushi and cooked food i had there was average at best.

Honyoung
02-08-2009, 09:14 PM
Fish on rice on west broadway has very good guest service

worst serivice and the sushi wasnt that great at all id rather choose kingsways sushi jus down the road at boundary

but B.C. sushi is the best ive ever had at w broadway and arbutus i think great selection and the quaility was quite good

Durrann1984
02-08-2009, 10:31 PM
Asakusa Sushi
on kingsway across from metro

not BEST but good value

Xnova
02-09-2009, 03:21 PM
anybody tried aki restaurant??

Vansterdam
02-11-2009, 02:46 AM
Asakusa Sushi
on kingsway across from metro

not BEST but good value

+1

unit
02-11-2009, 10:50 AM
After going to Japan and eating some of the best sushi on the planet from places that get their fish fresh every morning...I've become such a sushi snob. I refuse to eat AYCE now. I didn't like places like Samurai and such before either but I refuse to eat anything but quality sushi now, which is tough to really find here.

imo, its very easy to become a sushi snob. once you eat some super fresh sushi, you just cannot go back to mediocre sushi.

forgamez
02-11-2009, 11:10 AM
^ How much is sushi in Japan anyways?

There is a large range. Crappy, fast food, conveyor belt sushi can be had for $10/p, whereas 3 Michelin star sushi meal starts at $250/p.

In general, you can spend as much as you do here, but the quality and selection is significantly better.

kanachan
02-11-2009, 11:12 AM
For big helpings:
- Sushi King (8176 Granville Street)
- Banzai Sushi (8251 Westminster Highway)
- Sushi Town (5935 E. Hastings Street) gives you like 7 large pieces of Unagi on their Unagi Don, which is under 10$ I believe

Quality:
- Maruwa Sushi (Ironwood, 11300 Steveston Highway, beside Boston Pizza I think?)

LC21
02-12-2009, 11:10 PM
ebi sushi - 41st and granville
Good shit, kinda shitty service but good shit..
the deluxe menu is intense for all you can eat... dont eat anything after breakfast.... ^_^

Spoon
02-13-2009, 06:56 AM
ebi sushi - 41st and granville
Good shit, kinda shitty service but good shit..
the deluxe menu is intense for all you can eat... dont eat anything after breakfast.... ^_^

think you're referring to ebei sushi. and yes, you got the "shit" part right. typical AYCE joint.

CRS
02-13-2009, 08:44 AM
I think everyone is missing the point that fish on rice has several locations..

The one on kingsway near crystal mall has bad service and is an overall piece of shit.

The one on broadway near granville next to joeys has good service and is overall good.

unit
02-13-2009, 10:27 AM
^yeah i can only comment on the kingsway one when i say the service was bad, but i doubt the food at the broadway one is any better..

also ebei? that place is terribad. service is just ridiculous. one time like 8 of us finished our meal and were just getting into our cars, and the manager chased us down and was like, we only billed you for 7, please pay for the 8th person. were like wtf, thats your fault. we added a few bucks to cover the extra, and the manager starts getting all mad about how we didnt factor in the right tip, hes basically yelling at us while were leaving. food sucked anyway.

Gumby
02-13-2009, 10:50 AM
Quality:
- Maruwa Sushi (Ironwood, 11300 Steveston Highway, beside Boston Pizza I think?)
Agreed! Actually, it's between Tim Horton's and Sleep Country, and across from Canadian Tire. :)

My requirements for a "good" Japanese restaurant:

-small
-Japanese owned & operated

When they turn you away because they're simply too busy, that's often a good sign. They get enough business from their regulars; don't need to be greedy and serve a few extra customers.

bbbj
02-13-2009, 07:26 PM
Why is there so much mention of AYCE in this thread?

TekDragon
02-13-2009, 08:44 PM
Why is there so much mention of AYCE in this thread?

Was just going to say... AYCE and GOOD sushi do not belong in the same sentence. I understand that Tomokazu has above average AYCE sushi, Top Gun has great service, but neither of those have mind blowing sushi. I'd take Sushi California over those places any day of the week.

Jer3
02-13-2009, 10:52 PM
anybody have any experiences at aki around thurlow & robson? a japanese student suggested it to me but i haven't heard too much about it.

bcrdukes
02-14-2009, 03:19 AM
Agreed! Actually, it's between Tim Horton's and Sleep Country, and across from Canadian Tire. :)

Question for Gumby and Kanachan - have you both been to Maruwa? I'm actually thinking of going there today for dinner to try this place out. I'm actually moreso curious whether they serve sockeye salmon or not? Thanks! :)

Spoon
02-14-2009, 08:58 AM
http://www.jinzaicanada.com/specialad/maruwa.html

doesn't look like sockeye from that picture at the bottom

bcrdukes
02-14-2009, 11:35 AM
Thanks for the link!

I'm going to try it tonight regardless. I'll try to post pictures or do at least a review in the "Where did you eat last" thread. :)

Jer3
02-14-2009, 01:28 PM
Thanks for the link!

I'm going to try it tonight regardless. I'll try to post pictures or do at least a review in the "Where did you eat last" thread. :)

someone posted the menu for maruwa here

http://menuetc.com/v/menus/MaruwaSushi/

from what i remember, i believe the takeout menu is the full menu but i may be wrong since ive only been there once.

bcrdukes
02-15-2009, 12:19 PM
So I tried Maruwa last night. You can find my review here! (http://www.revscene.net/forums/wheres-last-place-t530956.html?p=6278545)

Gumby
02-16-2009, 11:59 AM
So I tried Maruwa last night. You can find my review here! (http://www.revscene.net/forums/wheres-last-place-t530956.html?p=6278545)
Glad to hear that you enjoyed it. :)

Oh yeah, I wanted to add that Maruwa Sushi's menu isn't very large (i.e. small/limited selection). That may turn some people off.

Spoon
02-17-2009, 05:54 AM
So I tried Maruwa last night. You can find my review here! (http://www.revscene.net/forums/wheres-last-place-t530956.html?p=6278545)

Any chance you saw the uni sashimi? If it looks as fresh as the ones sushi hachi serves, then $13 is almost a steal.

bcrdukes
02-17-2009, 06:39 AM
^
No, I didn't. Sorry!

Meowjin
02-17-2009, 04:08 PM
this place is a short walk away from me... I should try it.

Durrann1984
02-17-2009, 07:18 PM
lol has ne 1 tried Tojo's? haha
i mean how does a $40 plate of sushi taste like

bbbj
02-17-2009, 08:42 PM
lol has ne 1 tried Tojo's? haha
i mean how does a $40 plate of sushi taste like

Won't comment on the sushi, but their teriyaki (28$? can't remember the exact price) tastes about the same as a 10-15$ one.