A friend treated me to take out from her favourite sushi restaurant and it was fantastic…read more Obvs can't comment on service - we used a skip the dishes gc - or the ambiance but the food was great. I don't recall exactly what we ordered but it was a tuna roll of some sort and salmon sashimi - maybe the best I've ever had - and the shrimp tempura - not the best to get delivered as it comes cooled off and a bit soggy / not the restaurants fault of course. Just a reminder for me to not order that unless I'm in the restaurant. Oh we got a crab nigiri maybe - it was okay - needed something else on it. I'm not a huge fan of soy sauce so ate it plain and it wasn't overly exciting...

My family and I have gone here twice now for my brother's birthday. The service both times have…read morebeen super friendly and the sushi is made quickly. This time around we got the IWA roll tray, takoyaki, and katsu chicken. I've never had takoyaki before but it was so good and I would definitely get it again. Overall, a really nice place for a good price as well!

We love coming to Sapporo kitchen for our Japanese cuisine. We've been here for dinner at least 9…read moretimes more since we found this place a year ago. They have a large selection on their menu but our favorite choice is their dinner sets. Most importantly, their raw fish is always fresh. The karaage chicken is another favorite, along with the ramen sets. The servers are very attentive. Parking is easy, inside semiahoo shopping center. Tip: they close at 8:30 but will stop seating an hour before.

Fast service, great food, larger portions and great price. We will be coming back next time we are…read morein town. The whole staff all said hello when we arrive and thank you when we left! So nice. The ambiance was romantic without being stuffy.

Food was good but hard to justify the price for some of the dishes…read more White fish scallop crudo: excellent 5/5 so delicious Caterpillar roll and handsome roll: too saucy and pricey for what it is Aburi: delicious melt in your mouth but really small pieces compared to other places Service was also not as attentive as I thought it would be given we were the only ones in the restaurant

Came here on a whim cause we were in the area and got hungry. The workers were very sweet. We got a…read morefew rolls to share, though the wait was slightly longer than anticipated. However, the wait was worthwhile as the rolls were nicely prepared with fresh fish. Instead of water they give you tea which is pretty good. I think it might be barley? Overall, a satisfying experience with friendly service and tasty food.

Yummy rolls and a great price! Service was quick and staff were very friendly. Really cozy…read moreatmosphere.

Sushi is solid. Service wasn't the best once we got the sushi, though. They brought us tea to drink…read morebut we never got any refills despite drinking it all (plus water we asked for). Everyone was friendly that we encountered, though. Small-ish place with lots to choose from on the menu. We were maybe the only pair in there eating, but a few came in to get takeout. Very reasonably priced.

Service is incredibly slow due to this being a family run type restaurant but food was delicious at…read morereasonable prices. Portions are not super huge but seafood was fresh and flavours were on point. They only open in the evenings and are usually fully booked. Do allocate enough time for the meal as food can come out slower

This is an EXCELLENT Japanese restaurant! I know what I'm talking about because I was born and…read moreraised in Japan. I ordered the sushi set and added a few à la carte nigiri (pictures): seared yellowtail, scalp, and sea urchin. Was it the best sushi I've ever eaten. Probably not, but they were all REALLY good. On top of it, their prices are amazing. With all that sushi with a 20% tip, it only came to $49 (CAD), which is only $34 (USD)! Unbelievable! They are only open from Friday through Sunday only for dinner. A reservation is a must. Highly recommended!

I usually get a couple rolls, but this time I just got a Bento Box. Let me break it down for you…read more 1. Cute and cozy 2. Creative rolls 3. Friendly staff 4. Tremendously fresh 5. Black rice 6. Clean 7. Delicious 8. I'd say it's one of the best Sushi joints around

I was really excited to try a new sushi joint, and we picked Hanaya based on the website, other…read morereviews, and menu offerings. The good: everything we got was good. Deluxe sashimi, some basic rolls, and chicken karaage. It wasn't great, it wasnt bad, and it was better than fine. The decor is very quaint with Sakura and lanterns, and the walls are adorned with photos of happy dinners. The meh: service was nice, but sloooooooow. Like real slow. It's a small place, basically a hallway, and I saw one person waiting the 15 or so tables in there. Additionally it looks like they do mega takeout, so I think that puts dining in to the back of the line. They have small and medium hot sake which might not be enough to share. It wasn't a bad place, but for the prices there are nearby options I'd hit first.

We've been on a quest to try a new sushi place every time we have a craving, so this time we went…read moreto Kami. It was decently crowded - no wait, but certainly not empty on a Saturday night around 645. It's a big, airy place with a few private rooms. Service was a tad on the slow side to start, but was normal after we had a server assigned. A plus - they have 14oz hot sake in a tea pot. We got some of the more interesting things on the menu, including the jalapeno popper which was FILLED with tuna. Worth it, would order again. We ordered several rolls, and the deluxe sashimi. The sashimi is presented beautifully, even if there is no red clam. Everything tasted fresh, and it came out pretty quickly. I enjoyed the experience and though there are more sushi places to try, I wouldn't mind another trip here.

Great food and service. Our favorite sushi place ever. We almost always have the special for two…read more Also it is a cozy but always welcoming environment.

A few days ago I came in and my service was outstanding my server jack was very helpful and nice I…read morewould recommend coming to this restaurant

Some of the freshest sushi I have ever tasted. They also have great prices. I really enjoyed their…read moretoro.

It is one of the hardest restaurant to make a reservation. Luckily, I got a reservation 7-8months…read moreago. Menu: Chawan mushi - steamed egg custard with vegetable(bean, shimeji mushroom) and seafood(shrimp and slice of fish) Ankimo - Monkfish Liver with seasonal seafood(scallop and shrimp) Grilled black cod, with saikyo miso and marinated blue fin tuna and cooked egg. Tenpura - seafood (slice of fish, seafood stuffed vegetable and vegetable(shiitake) 9 pieces of sushi Daily miso soup - clam Dessert - kinako and mitarashi dango Chawan mushi was great. I can taste fish based broth and egg custard was very silky and smooth. Decent amount of ingredients sush as shrimp, slice of fish , bean and shimeji mushroom. I wish they served it slightly cooler than too hot. Ankimo - Great item. Monkfish liver was rich and paired with scallop and shrimp so well. Sauce was just ok. Grilled black cod was another great item. Crispy and juicy, just perfectly done. Blue fine tuna was covered by salty marinated sauce which was great when wrapped with seaweed. Cooked egg was just ok Tenpura - Seafood stuffed vegetable was my favorite. Others were also decent. Highlight and stand out item was 9 pieces of sushi. Honmaguro(bluefine tuna) was good. Shari(sushi rice) was nicely seasoned with vinegar, very mild and which I liked it. Tuna was delicious. Sea breem(MADAI) was another good piece. Delicious. Aburi Toro was nicely seared. I wish this item could be a bit more softer and buttery, but it was still good. Akaebi(red shrimp) and Hokkaido sea urchin - Lightly torched the top of sea urchin and its smokiness brought out more sweetness flavor of Akaebi(red shrimp) Hokkaido Scallop - Very smooth, soft and nice texture. Delicious. Kinmedai(Gold eye snapper) -- My favorite. Texture was very soft and chewy, It was great item. Hokkaido sea urchin - Actually, this one was just ok. I wish it could be more creamy. Unagi - One of the best item. It was so fluffy and soft right after chef cooked and served. This is a must try item. Daily miso soup with clam - I can taste fish broth (dashi) flavor so well. Clam was delicious. It was good. Dessert - Kinako coated mitarashi dango -It was nicely chewy and soft. I wish there were more sauce on it. Overall, it worth visiting this place. The only problem is that so hard to get a reservation. Hopefully, I can get next reservation, may be next year.

Small, authentic spot offering delicious and fresh omakase. Make sure you book early though as they…read morehave a long wait. We love Japanese cuisine so I decided to surprise the hubby with an omakase for his birthday in January. Unfortunately, they have a 6-month wait and I was not prepared so I ended up booking it for our anniversary in May. The food was phenomenal and delicious! I love the chawanmushi loaded with goodies inside. The ankimo (monkfish liver) dish was so tasty with the scallop and prawn. Black cod was cooked to perfection! The nigiris are all so fresh. We quickly put ourselves on the waiting list for after September so we can come here again soon! There's a parking lot just next door. The place inside is small and intimate. Service is great!

So thankful for this dinner pick up option local to us. They are always busy! A good sign :) Food…read moreis great, service outstanding, options plentiful, beautiful presentation. It truly is a hidden gem. So easy to order online and pick up. (It gets busy. Be patient.) Flavorful, fresh and always served with a smile.

Stumbled on this tiny hole-in-the-wall sushi place located inside a general store which supports…read morethe local campground here in Birch Bay state beach. Located with easy walking distance on what was a beautiful sunny day. I only had one roll, but its presentation with the flower and green fake leaf was a nice touch and shows a little more pride in his work. I'm really happy I dropped in and would certainly return. Definitely advise ordering online as that is a way to get ahead and have your order ready. I'll bet all his rolls are great. Wouldn't give it a 5 but certainly a solid 4.