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    Lin Hai Sushi

    3.7 (27 reviews)

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    Bhee G.

    After a long stroll by the Doon Heritage Village .. Our next stop .. A Japanese restaurant , I've searched Yelp and this place reviews were all 5 star.. So I thought on going. As we came in the place was quiet and we were greeted by the owner Lin Hai and the husband Roy.. They were very excellent and efficient. The place is neat and cozy, very clean. The food .. I'm speechless.. Just from the starters the salad was amazing, the rolls and sushis are fulfilling as well as their Bento box was excellent. All their recipes are home made, prepared by the owner herself while waiting for your order. This place is indeed a 5 star. From a very pleasant owner to having a very sumptuous lunch and fun time with Fam. A place I would recommend and will find myself when I visit Canada. With reasonable price abc a parking lot.. Lunch special was good too.

    Worse than supermarket quality sushi
    Nicole T.

    Where do I begin? FIRST of all, this restaurant does not deserve such a high 4.5 yelp rating. I feel so misled! After shopping at Fairview Park Mall, we decided to check Yelp for what to eat in the area. This restaurant had so many raving reviews and such a high rating (and its sushi!), so we came here to eat. I'm not sure if this restaurant is seen as excellent because of the location (do they not have good sushi in Kitchener??), but comparing it to every other sushi restaurant I've eaten at in my life, this was definitely one of my least favourite experiences. They had quite a bit of takeout orders, so the restaurant is more of a locals favourite. My tip to uwaterloo/laurier students? Stay uptown or in Waterloo for sushi, no need to make the trip all the way down here. The sushi rolls were on par with T&T Supermarket/Loblaws but at restaurant prices. I actually had trouble eating some of the rolls because they were not very appetizing, which is rare for me since I LOVE sushi! This definitely was not a traditional Japanese restaurant. But here are some good parts: The service was really good, as it seems to be family owned, and I really liked the tea (Jasmine Tea) even though they charged us for it.

    Take out heaven
    David B.

    This is the best sushi I've managed to find in KW. The sauces are all home made and everything tastes so fresh. There are quite a few roll options so you're sure to find something that meets your taste.

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    Review Highlights - Lin Hai Sushi

    “Seaweed salad is ample for sharing- served with mixed greens and cucumber/mango sticks with a delicious dressing.”

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    Kinkaku Izakaya - avocado salmon roll, shrimp tempura roll

    Kinkaku Izakaya

    4.0(363 reviews)
    5.6 km
    •$$$

    My BF is an alum of UWaterloo and said this was his favorite spot while he was there, so it was a…read moremust-stop on our trip. And I can see why it was his favorite. Love the vibes, very casual, and the server was really friendly too. She was super enthusiastic when our group requested sake bombs. This was my first time going to an AYCE izakaya, and it made me wish there was one where I live. The highlight was definitely the beef teriyaki - comes out sizzling hot. The chicken teriyaki felt sad in comparison lol. Sushi was pretty good quality as well. Melona bars to top off the night! Would come back here always if I was in the area.

    Let me state up front that the food is great. It's fresh and there's a good selection…read more My reason for giving 3 stars is the choice of seating and the service. We went as a group of 7 with a reservation. For some reason, instead of seating a larger group at the stand alone (but combinable tables) at the front of the restaurant, they decided to sit us at a booth that holds six with the +1 in a chair in the pathway to the bathroom. Ordering food is done on 2 pieces of paper - one for sushi and one for all the other food. Unlike many other AYCE restaurants, there is no description of the food and there's no iPad to see a photo of what you might be ordering. It makes it very difficult to select, and the waiters are really not around to ask questions. They wanted all 7 of us to use the single paper. I explained to the waiter that I wasn't at a restaurant to do math and add up all the pieces and orders and go person by person. Could we possibly get a second set of papers so we could split the table into 2 groups? Yes, but with great difficulty. The food started to come. Overall, very fast from paper to food. So, where did they put the food? Right in front of me as one if the people sitting at the end. They would place plate after plate in front of me. Often with no explanation of what food it was. Apparently, it is the person at the end of the table's job to announce the food and identify the person(s) who it belongs to. So, with the number of dishes ordered, there was little opportunity for me to eat. There was also no place for me to place my food on the table in front of me. It was beyond frustrating. Along the way, they began forgetting to deliver food that was ordered and they began delivering food we did not order. I believe the restaurant should have placed us at the tables at the front of the restaurant. All large groups would benefit front this and all would be able to enjoy the food.

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    Watami Sushi & Sake Bar - Crunchy salmon roll

    Watami Sushi & Sake Bar

    4.0(100 reviews)
    8.4 km
    •$$

    We came here for lunch on a Tuesday and ordered the salmon lover bento ($22) which also came with…read moremiso soup, the watami on king roll ($18) and the rice paper roll ($12). The salmon was fresh and we loved the uniqueness of the rice paper rolls, however I was a bit disappointed at it only coming with 4 pieces. The service was quick and friendly and we loved the atmosphere and ambiance of the restaurant. Definitely a great spot to check out in Uptown, though a bit more pricey than some other sushi spots.

    Went with a Japanese co-worker to try this place. I felt like I was stepping into a restaurant in…read moreNagoya or Tokyo. Very authentic experience. They even greeted my co-worker in Japanese. But fear not, their English is perfect as well! The menu itself is very straight-forward. Appetizers and sushi rolls, some nigiri, and a modest selection of entrees. We started with appetizers - chicken karaage and gindara (grilled miso black cod). Both were delicious! First time I had tried gindara - would absolutely get that again. For my entree, I ordered their katsu don, which is a deep fried pork cutlet served over mixed rice with veggies and fried egg with a dashi sauce. Very good! We split a couple of pots of green tea for drinks. The tea had a wonderful subtle flavor. For dessert, we tried red bean pancakes with vanilla ice cream. So good! The service was very good, and I found the price very reasonable. Would absolutely try this one again!

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    Ken Sushi - california rolls

    Ken Sushi

    4.2(157 reviews)
    9.9 km
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    Was in Waterloo to grab lunch and randomly ended up discovering Ken Sushi House…read more The restaurant itself is simple and cozy, making it a comfortable place to sit down and catch up with friends. Service was friendly, and the food came out at a good pace even though it got a bit busy during our visit. We ordered a few items to share. The hwe dup bap (sashimi rice bowl) had fresh sashimi over rice with vegetables, it was light, refreshing, and a good choice if you're not looking for something too heavy. The chirashi bowl came with a nice assortment of sashimi and generous portions. The fish tasted fresh and there was a good variety. We also tried the salmon avocado roll, which was a classic, simple combination done well, and the spicy salmon roll, which had a mild kick and good texture overall. Overall, this was a solid spot for fresh sushi with good portion sizes, especially if you're looking for a casual place to eat in Waterloo.

    I visited Ken Sushi House late one night in November 2025 with my partner while we were in the…read moremiddle of a show at the Maxwell. It was already quite late (around 8:30 p.m.), and most nearby sushi spots--like Exclamation Waterloo and Oka Sushi--were closed, so we were grateful that Ken Sushi House was still open and within walking distance. We ordered the small sushi boat ($60 for 40 pieces). Overall, we enjoyed it, but as someone who's had a lot of sushi, I wouldn't say it was particularly impressive or memorable. The quality was decent, though it felt a bit pricey for what was served. That said, the experience was still pleasant thanks to the very friendly staff, which made us feel welcome despite the late hour. The restaurant itself felt a little dated and could benefit from some renovations, but it was a solid, reliable option when choices were limited late at night.

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    Lin Hai Sushi - japanese - Updated September 2026

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