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    Isami Sushi

    3.9 (126 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Closed 5:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    dynamite roll, salmon & tuna nigiri
    Ashley N.

    Came here for a quick solo dinner, post-workout. The place feels very family friendly and had chill vibes. I ordered dynamite roll, and salmon & tuna nigiri (it was a combo, but I can't remember the name of the combo now). I also got spider roll! The raw salmon and tuna were so fresh! I remember savouring the bites and I was tempted to order more sashimi just so I could have more! The dynamite roll was good, nothing special to note. The spider roll was nice and crispy, but lacking a little flavour for me. Maybe the batter needed a bit more salt? Service was fast, and my tea was always refilled!

    Mixed combo and Cali combo
    Nelson C.

    For fresh sushi made by Japanese people come here. This is probably one of the most authentic Japanese places in South Burnaby and they have sake and beer specials. Best part is the owners are actually Japanese. Pricing is relatively decent. And Ambiance is very traditional. There is parking downstairs and on the street. Friendly warm service and very good sushi.

    Lisa C.

    Wanted to try it for a while and finally went on a Wednesday night around 6 30pm. Got two rolls and a small portion of the tempura. It's definitely more filling than it seems for one person! Price was reasonable for the ingredients they serve. Very satisfied with the three items I got, loved their fish roe sushi Looking forward to returning to try other special rolls!

    Scallop Salmon Salmon/Avocado hand rolls
    John J.

    This is my go to sushi place in the Metrotown area and easily the best one. It's an older restaurant with about 16 tables, booths and some sitting tables in the back. Been around for over 20 years now and the fact it's been successful and same owners all along tells you something. Authentic food prepared by Sam and team. Sam is first Gen Japanese and does it the proper way. Reading some negative reviews from people complaining about the smaller size of the pieces obviously are not sushi people. Sashimi and sushi are never supposed to be shaped like bricks lol. They do it that way down the street at Sushi Garden and I nearly choked on that low end stuff. Food is always good (4.5/5) - i like the fact Sam respects the seasonally of sushi and tries to order the freshest items. He also won't serve pieces he thinks are close to expiration. Good example of this is how I may ask him for Bluefin and he has some but refuses to serve it if it's been a few days since purchased... that takes integrity to forego sales for customer satisfaction. My personal favourites are all the sashimi dishes, scallop BBQ Robata and Hand rolls. The maki is pretty good when I've had it. Service is good (4/5) but yes they do get busy sometimes and it can lead to some delays I agree. However the servers are hustling all the time so it's not due to their lack of attention... it's a popular place so it happens sometimes. Atmosphere is basic - not a modern updated look or anything like that. Basic layout from about 20 years ago - (4/5) Overall (4.5/5) ... it's the only place I'd recommend in the Metrotown area. Reasonable prices for the authentic quality. You will pay a lot more downtown for sure.

    Alan C.

    Great mom and pop authentic Japanese sushi restaurant. Free parking in the adjacent parking structure (just remember your parking stall and give it along with your licence plate to the server) I always order the chirashi here and it never disappoints. The fish is so fresh. The place is very popular. On a Saturday night they open at 530 and by 6 pm all the tables are full. Service can be a bit slow at times but this is not your assembly line sushi restaurant.

    Kenneth W.

    Got here at 6:30 and the place was buzzing. Good thing we made a reservation for 6 people. With that number, we were able to order a nice variety. Sushi, tempura, chicken karaage, udon, BBQ black cod, pork cutlet, and more! All good! As was service. For a small place like that, they sure had a lot of waitresses on that dinner shift tonight. My favorite was probably the mango salmon roll. Both the fruit and the fish were quite nice to the bite. Tempura was also good and I think I want to try the veggie version next time. The batter was quite light yet tasty. I might even want to sit at the counter next time and do it the good old Japanese fashion - a little at a time, straight from the chef's hand to my plate.

    Erick H.

    Great sushi no doubt, I think this is the best sushi in the Metrotown area, only issue I found was the service, I won't go into details but if it's something that doesn't bother you then I recommend it but if so maybe go somewhere that serves faster

    Salmon & avacado roll  $3.75
    David W.

    My experience tell me that very often if you go into a restaurant with high expectations, you will be disappointed. In Isami's case, it's the other way round.... I went with no expectations and it turned out fabulous! The moment I entered was greeted by a young pretty lady with cute Japanese accent, I know I can't be far off... Then I hear some customers speaking Japanese, it enhanced my dinning appetite here and when I looked at the chefs with such Japanese face. I feel good.... :) By the time I pay the bill, I am totally satisfy! Not only the food was good, it was beautiful to look at, service is accommodating and price is reasonable. The only comment I have if they will follow the eating order like soup came first, Apptizer, then sashimi, then hot food... It will be perfect!

    Spicy salmon roll ($3.50) and tobiko roll ($3.00). These both came in 6s. I forgot to take pictures before I started eating.
    Steven T.

    Food is good. Wait is soooooo long. My party of 6 placed our order at 7:12pm and received our last dish at 8:15pm. Over an hour wait. Anyway, the food is good. I especially liked the spicy salmon roll. it was like it melted in my mouth. the downside though is that the rolls come in 6s rather than 8s like other restaurants. And it's not like 6 big pieces vs 8 small pieces; it's 6 small pieces. I also got a tobiko roll and the combo cone which comes with california, negitoro, and chopped scallop. These were nice as well, but also a bit small. Overall, I would only come back during slow times like 2:30pm or something because the service is overwhelmingly slow.

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    Brenda K.

    Isami Sushi is authentic Japanese resto near Metrotown and I was here yesterday for sushi with my sister for sushi craving. Service was prompt. Waitress gave us water and the food came out fast. She was friendly as well. We ordered Spicy Salmon Roll($3.50) and Caterpillar Roll($9.50) they were delicious. Portion is the usual Japanese size not too big, but good enough for one serving. Food was fresh and tasty. If you come with a friend or someone else I suggest ordering more food as the portion is small.

    Denise W.

    Been here 7 years ago and decided to come back and see if the food quality and everything else was the same as 7 years ago. Everything seems to be the same. The restaurant decor is a bit run down. Other than that.. The sushi was delicious. I really like their sashimi. Yummy! Its sweet. Location is not bad after shopping at Metrotown. There are parking in behind in their parkade. Not sure if its free because my friend has a pass that allow her to park in parking lots for free. Only issue I have is that the waitress doesn't come often enough to fill your water glass or tea. I am definitely coming back.

    J P.

    This has to be my favourite sushi place I've tried here! If I could recommend any item it would be the Aburi Toro (1 order - 2 pieces). Hands down the best Aburi Toro I've ever had. The service is quick and fish tastes really fresh. I've been here multiple times and the service here has always been good. The rolls can be a bit smaller and pricey but for the most part they taste good. The sushi is really well made and I really enjoy the mussels. The restaurant is a bit small so if you come in during busy times, there may be a wait. This place it worth it in my opinion!

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    The sushi is amazing here. The staff are friendly and they have amazing customer service. Definitely will be returning.

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    Homey restaurant. The was good as well! Service was on point. I would return again. I really like their special rolls

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    Lovely food and great service. It has been a wonderful spot to enjoy the beginning of weekends for several months for me.

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    Their Yaki Udon is out of this world, the makis are also the perfect size. Highly recommend!

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