It was Black Friday week so Fresh Ideas Start Here was offering an Onigiri special from Nov.25th - 30th. Each day there was one flavor of Onigiri being offered for only $1 each! I tried snag one but came too late in the day and found out that there was a limited number of the $1 Onigiri and that they had sold out within about the first hour! =( Boohoo. Maybe they'll have it again next year. Since I was already there I decided I still wanted to try some of their Onigiri so I paid regular price $3.99 each for three Tuna Mayo Onigiris. Two of them were spicy, and one was not. Forgot to take a photo of the inside, but it was quite impressive. They didn't skimp on the filling. I would definitely buy Onigiri again from them sometime. read more

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If you're a big seafood fan like myself then this hidden gem is just the right fit for you! I am so blessed to have come across this place as they have amazing quality seafood with ever changing menu options through different months of the year. Whenever I have a special occasion at home, I make sure to order from eatfish. The crab boil comes with crab (of course) including big juicy claws and mussels and clams. The best part about it is the seasoning which is a perfect blend of old bay and a bunch of other aromatic goodies. They'll sometimes carry a salmon wellington that you just have to pop in the oven and voila 5 star meal in the comfort of your very own home sweet home. Make sure to order from eatfish.ca and you won't be sorry read more

Fresh Ideas Start Here - crab boil (corn and potatoes added at home) - Seafood Markets Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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I like to frequent this spot for their uni - which is typically offered at a lower price point than competitors. I normally get the frozen uni. While you can taste that it's not the freshest, when they have their freezer sales, the offer a pretty mean deal! Their onigiris are also really yummy and is BOGO after 4 pm (but they often sell out by then!) read more

My husband and I attended their Halibut Butchery Masterclass today and it was a fantastic experience. For $75 registration, one gets to bring a +1, free aprons and take home the fish at a wholesale price. It's a good way to learn filleting skills. Will probably do the salmon butchery class when it comes up. Jenice Yu and Chef Desiree Lo were very accommodating, answering questions and explaining skills and cooking tips thoroughly. Love it read more

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They launched the seafood congee earlier this year. Maybe the reception was not that great so now there is a promo price till end of 2021. I like the seafood congee a lot. Some see congee as food for the infirm but I see it as comfort food. It is usually easy on the stomach making it easy to digest. The congee has heaps of seafood and apparently they do change depending on availability. I have tried both and small and large but I cannot really tell the difference in size. I think the congee is already cooked and they will heat it up when you order. The crabmeat dips are also very good as are the other seafood. Pretty fresh. read more

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F.I.S.H is a great local fish market in the Market Crossing area. Staff has always been friendly and helpful when I've been there, aiding me in figuring out what's fresh and alternatives if they didn't have exactly what I was looking for. They often have promotions for holiday meal boxes, or their delicious seafood congee. We come a few times a month to get ingredients for things like a fish fry, shellfish pasta, baked fish and ceviche and haven't been disappointed yet in the quality and service. Keep an eye out during the summer for their fresh uni! read more

Fresh Ideas Start Here - Chilled Seafood Kit for Valentines day - Seafood Markets Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Great place to buy seafood in Burnaby. We often come here to get frozen ikura and uni, and currently spot prawns with it being in season! For the first time, we tried some of their to go food today - poke bowl and seafood congee and they were DELICIOUS! The congee is PACKED with seafood and the fish in the poke was so fresh! Highly recommended! read more

Fresh Ideas Start Here - Poke bowl and seafood congee - Seafood Markets Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

After years of purchasing fresh seafood here, I finally tried the Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl and immediately questioned why it took me so long! I ordered the snack size which was Delicious, fresh and extremely filling. The portions of rice, fish and toppings were satisfying and of high quality. The staff were friendly as always! I will definitely visit again next time I am craving Poke! read more

Fresh Ideas Start Here - Snack size Ahi Tuna bowl - Seafood Markets Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

We used to always buy our fish here, as FISH is somewhat close to us and the prices are not unrealistic. However, we've recently had a few nasty surprises such as stinky old or mishandled shelled crab. While they were apologetic and refunded our money, it doesn't make up for spoiling some nice dinners. They do have a large selection of fresh and frozen fish and accoutrements, and the place is clean and well organized. However, we recommend asking for a sniff and a taste of fresh fish if possible, prior to purchasing. We can't speak to their prepared food counter as we've never ordered, but it looks good and prices are not unreasonable. Hopefully they'll pay more attention to their fresh fish and I'll start buying from them again. read more

Terrible service. Went to the shop to get an order for spot prawns. The clerk told me to come later. Unfortunately, had an emergency and couldn't come back. When I call them on the next day they said I lost my order, no possibility to fulfill it another day, no refunds, offered no alternative whatsoever. What surprises me the most is the inability to try and find any solution, attendant on the phone would only say no refunds, something I never suggested, I just want to see if I could pick the order later or another day (to allow more prawns to arrive). read more

Ever since covid started I have been trying to find more local vendors to purchase my groceries to support local business and because there are a lot less traffic in these local stores. And Fresh Idea had been one of the local seafood stores I have been returning again and again ever since I discovered this gem! They have the best seafood that is super fresh (some are straight from the ocean on the day of if you are lucky to stop by on a day the seafood are delivered to the store). I have tried their fresh spot prawns, uni pasta sauce, uni, several of their frozen fish and even the poke they make on the spot! And I have never been dissapointed! If you want to order ahead of time they even have online order where you order online and pickup at the store. This place is definitely worth a visit! read more

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Came by after seeing their new poke bowls and i was really excited to try their stuffed inari too! My mom and i shared a large bowl of sockeye salmon, tuna and negitoro with brown rice. For 15 dollars, we also got 4 toppings including seaweed salad, imitation crab, pickled radish and masago with the classic sauce for topping. The combination of everything together was fresh and tasty with the quality of the fish really standing out. The prices here aren't bad considering that they gave us A LOT of fish and all of it is extremely fresh. The inari pocket was also good with a nice balance of sweet, savoury and creamy. Overall, although the prices are a bit higher because of the limit in toppings, it was a great choice for lunch! read more

Went in late in the day and bought the whole tray of Argentinian prawns. (about 60 pieces) Opened the bag and the smell was overpoweringly bad. Rinsed them and tried to grill a few but they were inedible. Not a good look to sell rotten shellfish. read more

This visit was for their poke bowls (poke bowl section operating just under a year now). Otherwise this place sells fresh fish and fresh seafood sourced each day and I'm telling you, it's fresh! For their poke bowls, you can get 3 sizes: snack, regular, or large. At first looking at the size of the actual bowls, I thought their sizes were small so I was going to get a large but after eating the regular Rainbow Bowl I was well stuffed. So do try the regular size first. The Rainbow Bowl (they have 6 different Bowls to choose from or you can make your own) consists of Wild Salmon, Negitoro (tuna belly), imitation crab (they should get into serving real crab although it still tasted good), seaweed salad, Oshinko (pickled radish), and toasted sesame seeds. They were out of seaweed salad but I substituted it with their *new* Jalapeno salsa omg that shit was so good. My family really enjoyed their bowls too. 5 stars because I enjoyed it so much. I hope they can put real crab into their bowls in the future. I didn't like the lid in the end squishing the presentation of the just prepared food lol. As a side note, the poke bowls are to go. There is no where to sit and eat so plan ahead to bring it to the park or eat it in your car. read more

Fresh Ideas Start Here - Regular size looks small but damn I was fully satisfied - Seafood Markets Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Christopher was incredibly helpful in helping me place a web order when I realized I had left my phone and wallet at home - a forty minute drive away. I purchased Dungeness crab from the live tank and had them cleaned. Steamed them at home and they were delicious. Thank you Christopher for your understanding and help. read more

F.I.S.H., short for Fresh Ideas Start Here, is a seafood shop located in the Market Crossing area of Burnaby. We've been coming here for years to pick up sushi and fresh seafood like spot prawns or fresh ahi tuna. Recently, they've added a poke bar in the back of the shop where you can make your own poke bowl or pick from one of their suggested combinations. I grabbed their Fancy Poke bowl ($15) which was a pretty fair price given the amount of fresh seafood you get in the bowl. They were out of rice but that was fine for me as I was looking for salad to be used as the base anyways. The bowl had plentiful chunks of sockeye salmon sashimi, octopus, negitoro, and shoyu cured ikura as well as wakame salad and crispy garlic chips. While the seafood doesn't come premarinated, everything turned out pretty good. We've made our own poke with their fresh ahi tuna and it's a great that they have this option available now. read more

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Absolutely terrible experience "pre-ordering" spot prawns. Pre-ordered for 4 pm and I didn't get my order until 5:25 pm. There were dozens of other people waiting for their orders outside, with no apparent organization, many waiting over 30 mins for a pre-order! Two different employees came out twice to take order numbers and chaos ensued--everyone shouting out their numbers over each other. They recorded my number twice and I still had to wait 1.5 hours. Take your money elsewhere. read more

I heard about FISH through a coworker, and luckily this place is only a few minute drive from our office! I haven't had any of their actual fridge frozen fish yet, but I assure you I will be going to try that after having their Pokebowls 2 days in a row since I was told about this place. First off, it is so refreshing to find a quality Pokebowl place that is not downtown Vancouver. It is clean and the staff are all very friendly and accommodating. The space is not large and is best for take out. Secondly, this is as fresh as it gets!!! On my first visit, there was a man splitting up a HUGE Tuna on a large table behind the Poke-station. My assumption is that would be used for sashimi. I made my own $7 snack size bowl with mixed greens (which was very filling!) and it was delicious. The Ahi tuna is fresh and cold, but still melts in your mouth. When I went for lunch today I got a large bowl with Ahi Tuna and Negitoro, and I can hardly finish it. I'm seriously trying though. I almost don't want to share this because I feel it is such a well kept secret - but everyone deserves to try this tasty goodness. read more

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Grabbed the snack size custom poke, first time checking it out & I gotta say it was very delightful! Chose salmon, brown rice, ginger, pickled onion, green onion & the soy & spicy mayo sauces. The only thing that was kind of a negative was the girl behind the counter putting it together she really seemed like she didn't want to be there. All good though, I will be back for more! read more

"Fresh" is in the name for a reason - it is! Still love coming here. My go-to place for seafood in Burnaby. The staff are great at answering my questions and offering suggestions. A big fan of their Valentines platters. Sorry to see they are no longer carrying the Lobster Oil :( read more

We came here for sea urchin. We called the number as displayed exactly on google map and they told us they have sea urchin. When we went there, however, they did not have any, and they told us that number belonged to the Vancouver store. Misinformation. We got some fish from the freezer but when we cooked it there was a rotten smell that filled the room, and the meat was tasteless. The decoration and hygiene of the store were nice, but the quality of food was overrated. read more

Janice and her crew offer a great seasonal variety of very fresh seafood options here - including reasonably priced sushi made on premises for those looking for an excuse to check them out. Sablefish, Halibut, Spot Prawns, Crab, Oysters, Salmon, Prawns, Crab Cakes, ... . Don't take my word for it, try them yourself! read more

So thankful there is a fresh fish place in this area. They have wild & spring salmon, hablibut, sablefish(black cod), oysters, tiger prawns, etc. There's a small section of sushi/sashimi, left side is all frozen fish, right side is all semi-frozen/fridge fresh fish. Quality is fresh, service is friendly, location is convenient for me, parking is abundant, and the place is clean. The only problem for losing a star is there isn't enough variety. I loved the wild salmon and sablefish I purchased. I just wished they had other cheaper ones like tilapia, sole, bass.... read more

Like all my adventures, I go at the end of the day and hope what I'm looking for is still available. A pretty decent sized fish shop. I came solely for their Uni (sea urchin). I must say it's the best Uni I've had (apart from the fresh ones in Japan). Tasted so fresh and sweet. I can eat this all day, every day! You can get a tray of about 10 pieces per tray. Each tray costs $20. I'd say this a pretty decent price considering such good quality and this is what I always look for on the menu at the sushi restaurants. Plus it's the season for Uni, so if you're in the area, I'd totally recommend! read more

Excellent shop for seafood. Sustainable and locally sourced whenver possible. Friendly staff! Owner Janice is customer oriented and always there to help with questions. Sushi is always a big hit with shrimp and avocado rolls being my favorite. Hand peeled shrimps and creamy avocado! I go there for all my seafood needs. The salmon they use in their sushi is wild sockeye salmon! What's better than getting fresh sushi from a seafood shop? Ikura, Crab cakes and crab dip are also excellent! Everything is great! They also supply seafood to West and Longtail. read more

Came here for a quick lunch a week or two ago. Great little place with freshly made sushi/sashimi, various other Japanese food items, and a good selection of fresh local seafood. Priced very reasonably, but then again you're pretty far out in Burnaby. If I lived in the area, I'd be here at least a couple times a week - as it stands, I work in the area and will definitely be back to grab another quick lunch. read more

This is a decent fish market at Market Crossing. They've got a good selection of local and sustainable caught fish and shellflish. The staff are great at making recommendations on how much and of what you'll need what whatever recipe you've got. They also sell all the fixins you'll need for your fishy needs. read more

We've been a customer since the store opened for business, were always happy with everything until today. The clerk wouldn't give me the cut I wanted so I wound up selecting a smaller filet instead. We will be going elsewhere in future where we can get what we're asking & paying for. read more

What a great place. Such a good selection , the salmon all looked really great they were very informative. We asked them questions about different things like how to prepare the live sea urchin (which we had never tried and was AMAZING) We also decided to order a platter which consisted of a lot of stuff for a pretty good deal - almost like a seafood picnic to go. It was for pick up the next day. when we opened it at home the crab was great and the tuna was delish. The only down fall was the Lobster, whose claws were mushy at the tips and tail was over-cooked. I wouldn't purchase the platter again but all of the fresh items on hand there otherwise looked extremely fresh. I will definitely return again for some of the steel-head fish and more Urchin. read more

They have a great team working there, very helpful and friendly. Nice quality seafood selections.

The person who said service is not good is GROSSLY unfair. Obviously they have never owned a business. It is tough now days making it in retail. The service I have received has always been good...and the product is much more reasonably priced than places like Granvillle Island. I admit, I had the privilege of meeting the owner one day....she is amazing. Grew up in a fishing family that exported all their fish. She vowed when she grew up she would have a store locally to bring the best to locals. She is passionate...and the reason you won't get tilapia and basa there is BECAUSE IT IS LOCAL fish from local fishermen. I appreciate that and I am thrilled with this place. read more

i got a poke-bowl and it was good but the only thing i would like to say is that they need to put more raw fish. other place use a scoop so it is portion size but here a lil scoop with a spoonful. the rice is very clumpy too :( but mix everything together and it is good:) read more

Great food and a great staff! I have been coming here for just over 3 years and have always been treated like a king. If can live with out the "Grandville island" hype and want great fish from a reputable store...this is the place. read more

I absoloutely love their candied salmon and cod. Their instagram makes me so hungry all the time! If you're looking for the best seasonal seafood, look no further. Just picked up some delicious uni the other week! read more

Excellent service from Natasha, lovely fresh fish... Worth the trip!

My spouse & I have have visited here 20+ times. Service: Service attitude when interacting with the staff is lacking. Over the past 6 years, my opinion is that it's never been noteworthy nor ever left me feeling happy about where I spent my money. The staff frequently refuses to pick up the phone, which makes inquiries or attempts to place order a routine exercise in frustration (if they are understaffed, then bring in enough people to handle your traffic). In person, there are few if any smiles, generally a brusque attitude - it's not what I would call a friendly store. A more senior female worker that's been there for a long time seems to epitomize this stance, which I would imagine makes it easier for other staff members to emulate what I would consider a low standard of customer service orientation. Some staff are just shy, which is perfectly fine - but this one female (that's been working there for years) with shorter hair and a slightly fuller figure has left me feeling at times as though she was either indifferent to our patronage or that we were the ones that should be thankful for being attended to. It is a bit uncomfortable and confusing. Food: I used to love this fish market - mostly for it's prepared foods, especially the sushi. This can be purchased in small orders for one person, or pre-ordered in larger portions for parties etc which was wonderful. The fish within this sushi was the reason that the sushi was so wonderful - it was vibrant and flavorful, a testament to how fresh it was. Even the crab used for their California roll or in the center of other rolls was a step above options from other sushi venues - amazing, something to look forward to. The dedicated sushi-making staffer that comes in in the mornings to make their sushi has traditionally done a great job. With numerous other options available for sushi, and having tried the gamut from cheap grocery store to nice sushi venue options, this was a wonderful place to get sushi. I have to speak in the past tense, however, because they have recently cut the sizes of their rolls/servings substantially (almost, if not, two thirds to a half?!). It's nuts - a huge reduction, especially considering that the rolls used to be large. One serving of a "Rainbow Roll", for example, used to be more than enough for one meal and now it's now we need to purchase 2 (because they're much smaller). So it basically costs us almost twice what it used to in order to get the same amount of food. There was no announcement via tag or anything else on the fridge or from the staff as to this change, which would have been a thoughtful consideration so that we, as customers, felt considered during any changes they felt they had to make as a business. ... But then this would require a strong service orientation, and as described, it is our opinion and experience that this is not a priority at this location. Regarding the basic fish itself: They generally have good prices, and the fish is quite fresh. It does not feel to me like a huge selection while there, but it's a small shop. Many times I cannot find what I had gone in to purchase, but there are usually other options that will suffice. The fish appears to be kept at proper temperatures and in good condition at the counter, and there is a freezer or two with some basics stored for convenient and simple take-away as well. They (the owner?) were on CTV years ago saying that they were going to open a store location in Kerrisdale. This was somewhat good news as I had been hoping to find another location at which I could find their sushi. Shortly after that tv appearance, and over the years since, I've inquired on this and have gotten nothing but blank stares or expressions of confusion. In summary: I wish I could give it 2.5 stars, in-between "Meh, I've experienced better" and "A-OK". My low rating is primarily due to the lackluster service (sometimes it has even felt rude, which I would never want myself nor any other customers to experience), especially their decision to refuse picking up the phone with what I would consider too much regularity. I also find a deterrent to returning their recent abrupt and striking change in the portioning of prepared items such as sushi. The fresh fish is good, but not spectacular. I still recommend trying out the venue for yourself so that you can make your own assessment, particularly if you're primarily going for the behind-the-counter or the frozen fish. I give the sushi-making person 5 stars as I doubt it was their choice to slash the portion size, and don't want to rate them lower for what was likely a management-level decision. If their sushi portioning remained consistent with what it had been, and if they would FINALLY demonstrate the adoption of and commitment to a stronger customer service orientation with regular demonstrations of valuing of their customers (including and ESPECIALLY answering the phone), I think this would easily get a 4.5 rating. read more

Came here to try the poke bowl bar. Service is really nice and they greet you upon entering. I got the regular size bowl for 11 dollars which I thought was small considering the price but they really load it up. I chose salmon and negitoro with rice and assorted toppings. They also have a sushi bar at the front and I grabbed one of the sushi triangles or "onigiri". For 2 dollars for a salmon one, it was really good! Overall if you're looking for a healthy poke salad, this place does it good and will definitely be back. read more

On December 23, I purchased 2 dz fresh raw oysters. I took them home, put them on ice and covered with a wet towel. I planned to consume The Royal Myiagi's(spelling) and the Kussi's for Christmas dinner. Christmas day we shucked them for appetizers, all I can say is OMG, they were amazing. Fresh , like they just came right out of the ocean, sweet, velvet like, I have not tasted better quality from a restaurant. Thank you F.I.S.H. peoplefor a great product, I will be back for more. read more

My favorite place for sustainable fresh seafood, excellent service, creative housemade condiments. And now they have a FRESH POKE BOWL BAR! I had the Kona Bowl with brown rice, furikake and spicy mayo. Wonderful read more

This past weekend I had offered to bring a main course of salmon to a dinner party for a friend's birthday. My goal was to use the pile of fish someone had caught for me that had been sitting in the freezer for a number of months, but when I got it defrosted, I decided I didn't like the way it looked, or the number of bones in it, and given that it was now 5 pm, it was time to act quick on a Plan B! I called up FISH, practically in tears of panic, and said 'I need your help'! From that moment on, Natasha, the person I luckily got on the phone, was in solution mode and offered excellent customer service! We talked through my budget for this unexpected expense and what I was hoping to accomplish. I told her when I'd get to the store and hung up. Not wanting the people I was feeding to know that my original plan had gone awry (long story), I brought to the store the necessary concealments - my own tin foil, and the lemon and onions I would have used on my own fish at home!!! Natasha very kindly agreed to use this to remove signs of store bought fish, and had had the fish marinating in this awesome apple maple glaze sauce before I got there. She wrapped up the fish with the other dressings I'd brought FOR ME and rang me in. All the while with a smile and no sense of irritation at my panic! She totally saved the day. My only complaint about the place from previous visits is that it is slightly on a pricer end of things, but then I'm just always on a tight budget and I am actually sure that given the state of our oceans these days, this is the price to pay for fresh, quality fish. NATASHA ROCKS (I hope that's her name!), couldn't be happier with the customer service! read more