In my books, this place was just OK. It should be noted that this was my first time having sushi in…read moreOttawa, and this place is supposed to be the best sushi place here. I've had sushi plenty in Vancouver and Toronto, and this place was disappointing in comparison (even to Toronto sushi). I think AYCE sushi is more popular in Ottawa. This is one of the few places that do a la carte. I found the prices to be a bit expensive for what you get. 3 of us shared a sushi and sashimi party tray. It came to around $30 a person, and was quoted on the menu to be for about 3-4 people. I would say it's barely enough for 3 very small people, let alone 4. It did not come with miso soup or salad. The quality of the sushi was nothing to be amazed about. Although it was probably a bit better than AYCE, I think for the prices, I'd expect better quality sushi. If I had to, I'd choose AYCE sushi over this in Ottawa. Also, in terms of authenticity, I think this place is Chinese owned. It is a small establishment, so if you want to be sure you get a table, I'd recommend reservations. There is street parking available on Somerset. I likely won't be back, and will definitely try my hardest to persuade my friends to go elsewhere if they want to come back.

Food was good. The sushi may have slightly too much rice in each piece but it was fresh and tasty…read more The tempura dish is very light and portion size is good. Service was good and we booked a table before their big party reservations comes in about an hour later. Dining hall was clean and tidy without feeling crowded. I would go back again.

Everest Cuisine is very casual, informal, and friendly, but that simply adds to its charm. And of…read morecourse the food is delicious. While we sometimes order entrees at Nepalese restaurants, more often we order a variety of momos and various appetizers to get maximum flavor input. Momo options here are only chicken or vegetable, but you can order them prepared 4 different ways. And if you're really in the mood for them - like we were - you can get the platter of 20. The beverage list is straightforward: waters, sodas, hot green tea, and mango lassis. Dining here was a very satisfying experience in many ways.

My friend took me here for lunch. I think it was the first time I've had Nepalese food, but…read morecertainly not the last. Nothing special about the space. Looks like they took over an old diner, and didn't spend any money on the decor. But looks are always secondary to the food. I tried the following; - Everest Combo Momo: Excellent. All 4 types of momos were the same dumpling, but prepared and served differently, and were equally delicious. The accompanying chutney made it even better. - Everest Sekuwa Set: Good. A nice. A good sampling of various dishes, all new experiences for me and all good. Chicken was a bit spicy for the uninitiated. Service was nice enough and food came out quickly. Overall, a good visit. I will be on the lookout for momo in the future!

One of the worst places to order sushi in Ottawa; simply don't waste your money. Small portions,…read moretasteless, and almost all rice instead of fish or other ingredients.

I wish I could review the sets separately because I loved the spicy salmon roll but the Lotus not…read moreso much. Salmon was really great. fresh tasting fish, good spice level, reasonable price. Lotus was a bit bland and just not what I was really looking for. IIRC it had albacore which was really buttery but I wish it had a bit more flavour. Overall I wish the sushi rice was a bit more tender and maybe had a bit more sushi vinegar. Fish is clearly incredible quality. Really really kind staff working there.

Very good, fresh and reasonably priced. Ordered ahead and the pick up was ready when requested…read more Staff friendly and efficient.

Loving this tiny joint. It is a shared space with another restaurant, so when you enter, head…read morestraight instead of to the right. Menu is what you'd expect for a sushi restaurant. The gals running the restaurant are wonderful to deal with. They seem to have a fairly steady traffic for takeout. The sushi is perfect: wonderfully fresh, and well presented. Decor is utilitarian. But with seating for about four at a high counter, atmosphere is simply not what you're there for.

We usually get takeout from Shinka but decided to dine in for Valentine's Day. It's such a…read moreintriguing contrast from where you walk in and it's basically a huge sushi factory banging out take out orders, to walking into the nicely decorated dine in area. It feels a bit like a speakeasy. We usually order à la carte and get different rolls but this time we decided to go for the omakase tasting menu. For the à la carte, I would give them 5/5. For the tasting menu, maybe 4/5. We got the cheapest tasting menu and everything was very delicious. However, there was no variety. It was almost all salmon and tuna with different topping that repeated like truffle oil. While delicious, this is nothing like a true omakase that focuses on seasonal ingredients or sitting at a sushi bar. We had a great time and good service, but I think I prefer the à la carte!

We've been longtime supporters of Shinka Sushi, ordering takeout regularly throughout COVID after…read morediscovering them at their original Laurier location. We always said we'd make it in for omakase one day, and it was absolutely worth the wait. The food was exceptional from start to finish. Every course was beautifully presented, incredibly fresh, and thoughtfully prepared. You can really tell how much care goes into every bite. The service made the experience even more memorable. We chose the second level Omakase experience, which gives you five courses. Totally worth it. My husband and I just talked about going back to try all the different levels of it because that was some of the best sushi and sashimi I have ever had. Down to the miso soup, everything was amazing. Brian was so warm, welcoming, and attentive all evening. He worked alongside another wonderful server whose beautiful name I unfortunately can't remember, but together they created such a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. The cocktails were also outstanding. Joel, the bartender, made what may have been the best cocktail I've had in a while: the AO Martini. I lost count of how many I ordered ! My husband loved his tequila cocktail as well, which I believe was called the Smashsuika. To top it all off, Chef John and his team surprised us with a complimentary bottle of sake to celebrate my husband's birthday month. It was such a thoughtful gesture and speaks volumes about the hospitality and generosity of the team. Shinka has been one of our favourite restaurants in Ottawa for years, and after finally experiencing the omakase in person, we already can't wait to come back. Thank you to the entire team for such an unforgettable evening.

Amazing sushi! Honestly the quality was very good and will definitely be back to try more of the…read moremenu. It is a quite pricey but worth it in my opinion. They were very understaffed, so service was not as smooth as I would have liked it! Regardless the food did not disappoint. Thank you J:Unique!

I used to love this place but the last time I went was disappointing…read more There were fish bones (more than 10) in our tuna roll. The sauces were barely poured on. Service was okay, a bit slow. And the patio could use some spucing up!

I had lunch at Yuzumi and it was delicious!…read more Yuzumi opened in August 2019 and took over the space that was The Bowl. It serves primarily poke/rice bowls, sandwiches, and sushi rolls. I had the Shrimp Po Boy Sandwich with a side salad ($13.95). I loved that the shrimp in the Po Boy was not breaded/deep fried, so it didn't taste greasy or oily at all. The amount of shrimp was good, as I had shrimp in each bite. The sauce had a slight spicy kick to it, and the cabbage slaw added a nice crunchy texture, and a bit of creaminess without being too rich. The bread was dense and it held the sandwich together well, the bread did not get soggy and the sandwich did not fall apart. I thoroughly enjoyed the sandwich. The side salad was real mixed greens (hurray for no iceberg and no romaine!). It had shredded carrots, cucumbers and grape tomatoes. Vegetables were fresh, and the dressing arrived on the side as requested. The dressing was a sweet and sour vinaigrette, which I enjoyed, as it wasn't too oily. Service was friendly and the place was bright and clean. The layout is unchanged from when the space was The Bowl. It's a very casual eatery for a quick meal, by yourself or with coworkers or friends. Not exactly a romantic spot for a date, IMO. There's one gender-neutral washroom at the back of the restaurant. It was clean. A great place to grab lunch/early dinner (they close at 5pm) if you work at Tunney's Pasture, or live nearby. I'm looking forward to trying their other options! Street parking only.

4 stars because no seating yet when it is very possible outside with a little effort. After that…read morethe food was very good. Bao pork belly was tender, sauce perfect, bun soft. Tacos were good, shells delicate. Great sauces available. Enjoyed the poke bowl. Overall very good stuff.

Enjoyed our dinner here. Service was excellent - there when we needed them, but not hovering…read more We ordered Platter(B) which easily fed 3 people, two of which are good eaters! :-D Our fourth person took a Gluten Free option - and I have to say - they showed great care and clearly stated what they would do to ensure that meal was gluten free - very appreciated. We all enjoyed our meal and enjoyed a wonderful chat. It was a Monday night around 7, so we had the place almost to ourselves.

The tuna poke bowl was amazing. Everything was fresh and there were a lot…read moreOf good sides such as corn, avocado, cabbage, cucumber, roe and something crunchy served on rice. I went with a spicy sauce and a bit of sushi sauce (a teriyaki like sauce). That was extra for $2. I think the owners have changed. The interior has been renovated since I last went years ago. I think the quality has gone up significantly. Highly recommend!