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    Dharma Sushi Restaurant

    3.8 (41 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Closed 11:45 am - 2:15 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Laura P.

    Dharma Sushi has been on my radar for some time now, and with a scaling of both positive and negative feedback, I think this is the sort of thing one must try and take into their own hands. And this, I did. No negative feedback to report-- my sushi was adequate and did the the trick. I admit, there are a few favourite spots around town that I'll hit up before Dharma, but that's not to say this spot doesn't have its charm. Small and intimate, the resto is contained amongst the Argyle Street bustle, which is a bumping spot for summer months. I'm not a sushi connoisseur by any means, so when I do go for the cuisine, I generally enjoy my miso salads, and the-- perhaps-- less adventurous bouts of shrimp, salmon and veggies. That being said, I was pleased to discover that Dharma will be adding on a new vegetarian menu to their offerings, which is to be coming sometime in the near future. Sounds like a good idea, as I think sushi could certainly appeal to all the veggie folks, had it more option. Overall, I'd like to come back to Dharma and give it another go. I think they have sushi to satisfy, but perhaps a little something missing to make it stand out. The service was good, and hold up-- I'll be back.

    Katsura- don
    Philip H.

    Remember in the movie "Once a time in mexico" where Johnny Depps character tries a pork dish every where he goes and kills the cook of the best one? I kind of do this without the killing part with Katsu-don. If I were Depp's character the chefs at Dharma would have been laid to rest. They make the BEST katsu-don in the HRM in my opinion. They make a really good soba noodle soup as well! I've never had a bad dining experience here. The staff are very friendly and accommodating to individual needs. Seating is not very comfortable, that's is my only complaint, but not enough to loose a star in my review. We always make the comment: "I haven't had Japanese food this good since I was in Japan" and it's so true. They are authentic.

    Veggie sushi lunch special! Miso soup, salad (already eaten oops) and two types of sushi. I had avocado and cucumber
    Jodi B.

    My husband and I came in for lunch yesterday and were happily surprised with the deliciousness of the food. Dylan got the ramen and I got the veggie sushi lunch special and both were ah-mazing. Honestly, it was the best sushi I've had in the city. The lunch special came with a salad and miso soup, both of which were delicious (the corn in the salad was so sweet! Mmm). The miso is the best I've ever had - I may honestly go back just to get their miso because daaaaang. It was packed with flavour - so earthy, so comforting! For my sushi I had the avocado sushi and the cucumber sushi. The rice was cooked PERFECTLY and the avocado was so smooth - ripened to perfection. The cucumber was really good too, but I can't stop thinking about the avocado sushi. Dylan had nothing but compliments for his ramen as well. I tried the broth and it was so flavourful, I can't wait to go back and try it for myself! Shamefully, I have to admit that we came in about thirty minutes before they closed to prep for dinner. I hadn't realized it before we sat down, otherwise I wouldn't have gone in. But the staff didn't mind at all and were happy to have us despite our late appearances. They had our orders to us so quickly (I didn't time it, but I'd say within ten minutes at the most) and because Dylan and I are fast eaters anyway, we were out before they closed. I can tell that Dharma Sushi is going to be a new favourite for us!

    Stuffing our faces at Dharma Sushi on Argyle St.
    Nicki H.

    I've always been a fan of Dharma and last night didn't disappoint. It offers authentic Japanese cuisine and has been serving up sushi in downtown Halifax for over 20 years, a sure sign that they're doing something right. A friend and myself went downtown for dinner with no particular restaurant in mind. Thought we'd go for a stroll and figure it out on the go. A beautiful Friday evening, we started our search on bustling Argyle Street hoping to snag a spot on a patio. Dharma's patio only has three tables, so we were lucky to get table outside. In fact, the place was almost empty, but I think that was due to the fact that their kitchen closed at 9:00 p.m. and we got there at 8:35 p.m. We almost jumped ship, as I don't like to feel rushed/I worked at a restaurant in my university days and remembered feeling annoyed by that last lingering table. The waitress assured us we had time to have dinner before they closed up. Our eyes were bigger than our stomachs. We ordered aghedashi tofu and vegetarian dumplings for apps and then split a bunch of rolls. All were excellent, but the Dragon roll -shrimp tempura and eel wrapped in salmon and avocado and fish roe was the winner. It was outstanding. Our waitress was sweet and at one point another server or the chef, I'm not sure, came out and gave us these delicious rice balls in the shape of hearts on the house, so cute! They packed up what we couldn't finish, which was devoured shortly later when we met up with some friends who were coming back from Beer Feast. I do feel like we were slightly rushed out in the end. Our server asked us how we'd like to pay our bills before we were finished eating, a big no no in my books. That being said, the meal, service and atmosphere were great. Dharma continues to be one of my favourite sushi joints in Halifax.

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    I found the food quality excellent, and genuine. Something I would get in a Japanese household. Definitely recommend Dharma Sushi.

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    Love the lunch specials! Tasty, generous portions and reasonably priced. Service is friendly and speedy too.

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    Great food. sushi tasted pretty fresh and noodle soup broth is fantastic. chairs are little uncomfortable.

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    Review Highlights - Dharma Sushi Restaurant

    The miso is the best I've ever had - I may honestly go back just to get their miso because daaaaang.

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    Tokyoroll

    4.0(6 reviews)
    0.1 kmDowntown Halifax

    I heard the sushi was yummy from this place so I was trying to order sushi for pickup since I know…read morethe place gets busy at lunch time and my lunch time is restricted at work. I called the restaurant and I couldn't hear the lady in the phone properly so as any restaurant they ask you for your name to make the pickup order but I guess she didn't need that information and interrupted me saying "NO, NO, NO" and I went silence until I'm like hello? and then I can finally order my food and she goes it's gonna take 15 minutes BYE and since I expected the order to take longer than that I tell her wait wait I am not going to be able to come in 15 minutes and she very rudely replied to me saying then you come here and order, ok? What kind of costumer service is that? I was so excited to try this sushi place but now I am not going to order anything because of the arrogant and rude attitude of that woman which left me with a bitter taste.

    From the owners of the old Suzuki restaurant on Dresden, we have Tokyo Roll! It's a great little…read morespot to grab a quick lunch from. They don't have much space for sitting down to eat (a tiny bar style seating and a couple small tables outside) but they seem like an excellent take out spot! The items from their menu are decently sized and well priced. Service is prompt. Food tastes amazing. There's really nothing to complain about! They also deliver so that's a bonus! I'll definitely be going back.

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    Tako Sushi & Ramen

    4.3(103 reviews)
    8.6 kmClayton Park
    $$

    I've been here twice and it always feels very homey. The warm and spicy broth of the Hokkaido ramen…read moreis a must and they are very generous with their portions, especially the pork in the ramen. The sushi is always amazing, I recommend the salmon maki and the tuna, so fresh and tasty. Our server was very friendly and we had a nice conversation! Overall such a great experience and she even gave us some complimentary sweet potato tempura! The pricing was also very reasonable... go check it out

    This used to be one of my favourite sushi restaurants in the city; I was an incredibly loyal…read morecustomer. Their lobster nigiri is actual lobster - let's face it, that is unheard of. However; my last three orders from them have been terrible and costly. The first time, I ordered the king crab, which was markedly more expensive and received imitation. I ordered tuna belly and they asked to replace it with tuna with no compensation for the difference in cost after I agreed. I swept this under the rug. The next order; as an appetizer I ordered softshell crab appetizer, they sent the roll, again I swept it under the rug. This third order was the straw that broke the camels back: I'm done. My order compared to what I got, is in in the pictures. Ordered spicy salmon roll - got Tuna Maki. Ordered Negi-Hamachi (suppose to be yellow tail and green onion), got a salmon roll. Not maki with avocado or even tempura bits; just rice and salmon. Vast cost difference. I got the Alaskan roll I ordered, but that is mine and the other two are my kids rolls, so I clearly won't eat in front of them. I'm done. Something is seriously wrong there and at this point it's a waste of money.

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    Sushi Jet

    3.2(65 reviews)
    0.5 kmSpring Garden
    $$

    Sushi Jet is what would happen if sushi was invented in Halifax: enthusiastically fried, generously…read moresauced, and paired with things that make you tilt your head and wonder "why." I'm not saying anyone comes to an all-you-can-eat Nova Scotia sushi joint expecting an authentic Japanese experience, but this place takes a creative interpretation of the genre...let's call it sushi-inspired. Case in point: the fruit situation. Strawberries and bananas aren't exactly traditional sashimi accompaniments, but if you've ever thought "you know what this salmon needs? Fruit," then you're in the right place. Personally, the only fruit that I believe belongs in sushi is an avocado. I sampled an ambitious cross-section of the menu: hand rolls, nigiri, regular rolls, tempura, soups, curry, short ribs, weekend specials. The real adventure comes with anything sporting an action-movie name like "dynamite" or "volcano"--I discovered these translate to "swimming in sweet, creamy sauce." By the end of the meal, even if you skip dessert, everything starts tasting like dessert. Your seared nigiri arrives pre-glazed with creamy mayo and sauce, as if they're really committed to the theme. The only item that was safe from the sugar was the sashimi. That said, the service was genuinely great. Food arrived quickly, and the staff were as sweet as the sauces--friendly, attentive, and clearly taking pride in what they do. At nearly $40 per person, you could hit an izakaya for a different experience, but if you're the type who thinks donair sauce is a food group and condensed milk improves everything, this might just be your spot.

    3.5 stars. Pretty decent AYCE sushi joint in the area. There wasn't anything super outstanding to…read morecall out other than the mackerel - I found that the mackerel tasted fresher and tastier than the mackerel I usually have in AYCE sushi places in the greater Toronto area. For ambiance, I really liked how spacious the inside of the restaurant was. Near the entrance, there is a nice fish pond with dry ice, and there are various tables throughout which are spread out and not too cramped. The restaurant is accessible as there is an elevator! My only complaint would be the ordering system in the iPad. Some menu items that normally would come by piece (i.e. 1 piece per order) would come in larger numbers. Definitely watch out for this when ordering! We made the mistake of ordering one too many tempura :'D

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