[achiam]

So I'm coming back to town soon, and was wondering where the best value sushi places are; my favorite when I was last in town was Ebisu.
Please name your top 3!

[Synaptik]

sushi garden across from metrotown

cheap and good

[ilvtofu]

Toshi is cheap but huge lineups and only open at night, not worth the wait, but if you rather save $$$, their house roll and box sushi are pretty good, a couple of decent ones actually

[TekDragon]

Sushi California for my money. Then again, it's the best one that is close to me in Surrey.

[RFlush]

This thread will be full of fail.

[Culture_Vulture]

Sushi California for my money. Then again, it's the best one that is close to me in Surrey.
Sushi California is boo. :(

The only sushi joint worth going to in Surrey is Hanako.
Pure gourmet expensive shit. But good pure gourmet expensive shit.

It's like a smaller less commercial version of Ebisu.

[Alphamale]

^Wait..when was Ebisu gourmet?

[Djiban]

fuji sushi on north road, in burquitlam plaza area

[Culture_Vulture]

^Wait..when was Ebisu gourmet?
Ebisu is a lot more gourmet than most Japanese restaurants around here.

But I was just comparing the prices and quality--both expensive but good as fuck.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

Sushi California is boo. :(

The only sushi joint worth going to in Surrey is Hanako.
Pure gourmet expensive shit. But good pure gourmet expensive shit.

It's like a smaller less commercial version of Ebisu.

fuji sushi on north road, in burquitlam plaza area

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[hamsup]

fuji is pretty good..

i would have to say...

Toshi- worth the line up
Sushi Town- East Hastings (close to SFU)
Sushi House- Richmond (where the old boom used to be..)

[unit]

Sushi California is boo. :(

The only sushi joint worth going to in Surrey is Hanako.
Pure gourmet expensive shit. But good pure gourmet expensive shit.

It's like a smaller less commercial version of Ebisu.

how do you go and compare ebisu with hanako? completely different experiences

[Gumby]

This thread will be full of fail.
Agreed. :)

[Inaii]

Has anyone tried Nagano Sushi in Newport Village?

[!SG]

octopus garden?

shiro's?

[ilvtofu]

Miko Sushi on robson near hon's isn't bad either

[sas]

ebisu has crappy sushi compared to Hanako. ebisu reminds me of sushi garden quality.

Hanako Good and not expensive.
Sushi town Very Bad
Sushi Garden Very Bad
Toshi Average
Octopus Garden Good
Sushi Hachi Good

Most of the above are not too$$ but don't expect acye prices. The difference in quality is night and day. I really don't understand how people (a lot of people including my retarded friends) can eat at Sushi garden and think it is good. Their rolls, sushi and sashimi portions are ridiculous.

[bcrdukes]

I don't mind Maruwa in Richmond at the Ironwood Plaza.

[ooops]

hard to find GOOD sushi joints nowadays (that isnt that izakaya stuff..)
i'd say octopus garden
sai Z on west broadway is OK
is EN still around? it used to be on granville and moved to west 10th, haven't been in a long time not sure if it's still there..

[Girl]

Has anyone tried Nagano Sushi in Newport Village?

I only recall a Nagano next to Coquitlam Center....

[Jer3]

its kind of tough to say since the OP said best value and usually best value is average quality with below average price. in my opinion, the best of the best goes to sushi hachi. you haven't had saba until you've had the saba at sushi hachi. the uni and aji served there is top notch as well. i just warn people not to order the ootoro there since it was disappointing and not worth the $8 i spent lol. terms of best value, id say sakura sushi on no 3 road near staples. small place but serves up fresh sashimi/nigiri at a great price despite being a tiny store.

[Amuse]

How are the prices for fuji sushi?

[unit]

I don't mind Maruwa in Richmond at the Ironwood Plaza.

i second this for value. cheaper and better than most

[TekDragon]

Sushi California is boo. :(

The only sushi joint worth going to in Surrey is Hanako.
Pure gourmet expensive shit. But good pure gourmet expensive shit.

It's like a smaller less commercial version of Ebisu.

See, I think it's good. Now, I'm scared to try more expensive sushi so that I don't spoil the illusion that I know what good sushi is (and it's cheaper for me that way). But, I guess I'll have to break down and try Hanako soon then.

[bcrdukes]

i second this for value. cheaper and better than most

Word on the street is that they used to be pretty generous with their portions but slowly cut back on that.

I've always been a satisfied customer of theirs so I personally have no complaints otherwise.

[kristianhay]

Tantanpopo on Denman has super fast service alongside amazing food and is only 20$ for all you can eat. There's also Richmond Sushi which I found to be quite good.

[skyxx]

I don't agree with you but that's just me.

I find that Toshi and Shiro are pretty good. Sushi garden is alright.

[Supafly]

Has anyone tried Nagano Sushi in Newport Village?

Used to be good, now the portions are even smaller (small to begin with)...and the quality has suffered with the economic downturn...

I used to go there often, but now its full of heritage fags that think they're somekind of gangsters that fill the place with rude attitudes and obnoxious swear words...not a good place anymore.

I only recall a Nagano next to Coquitlam Center....
Yes theres another one too. ;)
This place is okay at best...only go there for a quick fix...nothing to brag about.:)

[Gumby]

Word on the street is that they used to be pretty generous with their portions but slowly cut back on that.

I've always been a satisfied customer of theirs so I personally have no complaints otherwise.
Hmm, I've been going to Maruwa probably 5-6 times per year over the past 6 years and you're right, I think their portions have decreased slightly. Something a bit more obvious is that they've also raised some of their prices...

[Volvoman]

i second this for value. cheaper and better than most

Third

Karaage Bento for $7 ftw

[Expresso]

Hmm, I've been going to Maruwa probably 5-6 times per year over the past 6 years and you're right, I think their portions have decreased slightly. Something a bit more obvious is that they've also raised some of their prices...

yea their cuts of sashimi have shrunk. but i miss the hamachi toro

[shenmecar]

Tantanpopo on Denman has super fast service alongside amazing food and is only 20$ for all you can eat. There's also Richmond Sushi which I found to be quite good.

richmond sushi is expensive

[Meowjin]

This thread will be full of fail.

this

[Meowjin]

osaka today.

[kristianhay]

richmond sushi is expensive

Naw, latenight all you can eat is mad cheap.

[Culture_Vulture]

See, I think it's good. Now, I'm scared to try more expensive sushi so that I don't spoil the illusion that I know what good sushi is (and it's cheaper for me that way). But, I guess I'll have to break down and try Hanako soon then.
well it's not expensive expensive,

but it does cost more than your average sushi joint

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

ebisu has crappy sushi compared to Hanako. ebisu reminds me of sushi garden quality.

Hanako Good and not expensive.
Sushi town Very Bad
Sushi Garden Very Bad
Toshi Average
Octopus Garden Good
Sushi Hachi Good

Most of the above are not too$$ but don't expect acye prices. The difference in quality is night and day. I really don't understand how people (a lot of people including my retarded friends) can eat at Sushi garden and think it is good. Their rolls, sushi and sashimi portions are ridiculous.

Are you kidding me? Hanako is like fucking expensive. deluxe sushi on rice is like $18.99 (not that big). Their room set up is like a 5 years bedroom style, cheap walls, cheap seats. their stuff are fresh, but small portions with above average price tag. Its a good eat if you dont mind the shitty home style cheap atmosphere, and u just want some fresh fish




How are the prices for fuji sushi?

fair, thats all im gonna say. used to work there couple years ago. owner and su-chef are authentic jap. place is quite clean, has expectations when it comes to cleanness in the kitchen.


You guys have to realize there are jdm sushi and korean sushi. Korean sushi gives you large pieces, larger than the rice. But usually low quality farmed FAT salmon and shit.

Authentic jdm places gives you a normal 1:1 size proportion sushi, with fairly decent fish on top of the rice.

[Gt-R R34]

Sushi Hachi in richmond -

Awesome - but expensive.

Sakae in DT? (dont' remember if they are closed or not.)

[Durrann1984]

Sake Maki Japanese on commercial

[achiam]

Used to be good, now the portions are even smaller (small to begin with)...and the quality has suffered with the economic downturn...

I used to go there often, but now its full of heritage fags that think they're somekind of gangsters that fill the place with rude attitudes and obnoxious swear words...not a good place anymore.


Yes theres another one too. ;)
This place is okay at best...only go there for a quick fix...nothing to brag about.:)

What on earth is a "heritage fag?"

[luxurysuvs]

Any really good Sushi places downtown Van

[mr_piggy]

^Wait..when was Ebisu gourmet?

Haha they're from Surrey :haha:

As for the DT sushi question, I like Okada Sushi oldschool ftw! :D

[achiam]

heh ya sorry guys
i won't be leaving vancouver/richmond to eat as it'll be too far away for me!
I was thinking of places to eat right after running at stanley park or doing the grouse grind!
thanx for the suggestions tho!

[beatdownvictim]

Sushi Hachi - probably my favorite place / fresh fish, awesome eel!
Kura - By metrotown, beside Bubble World - damn good tuna.
Ichiro - In Steveston, good food, good price

all these are japanese run joints.

If i was going to go to one of those restaurants, i'd pick Sushi Hachi in Richmond.

[skyxx]

heh ya sorry guys
i won't be leaving vancouver/richmond to eat as it'll be too far away for me!
I was thinking of places to eat right after running at stanley park or doing the grouse grind!
thanx for the suggestions tho!

Anything will taste good after you do the grouse grind. :D

[Senna4ever]

- Shiro
- Hiroshi
- Yuji <---- I'm not there anymore, so they've probably gone downhill. :p Just kidding.

[Blinky]

Sakae in DT? (dont' remember if they are closed or not.)

Yeah. They're closed :(

Aki in the same basement as Sakae isn't bad either.

But back to the topic: best value sushi and best sushi are very different criteria. AYCE = instafail.

[Armind]

Whats the best of the best sushi we got here? I got some relatives from the states and they want the best we got but also food thats worth paying for.. help please?

[Meowjin]

sushi hachi for sushi

ichiro like earlier mentioned for japanese dishes

guu for sake? lol

[unit]

Whats the best of the best sushi we got here? I got some relatives from the states and they want the best we got but also food thats worth paying for.. help please?

seto in richmond is probably about the best we got for non-tojo prices.

[Armind]

a lot of my friends say happa ebisu and guu.. =\

[DarKMunkEY]

kodaya on davie is da bomb,,ya 'erd.

one love.