This is a combined review as I've frequented Sushi Hil 3-4 times now. It's a small but well lit and cozy restaurant with minimal seating so always do make a reservation if you plan to eat here. Sushi Hil is a restaurant that emulates the vibes you would get from an authentic Japanese sushi restaurant. And therefore, don't expect to be stuffed for a light penny. This is intricately prepared and curated food that the chef has put lots of time and energy in so I greatly appreciate and respect the dining experience and cost. I've attached photos of almost all dishes I've tried and they're all really good for a variety of different reasons but in this review, I'll talk about my recommendations and favourites!
Appetizers:
Oyster Motoyaki
I don't even like oysters that much but why is this so delicious?? It's umami and savoury in all the right ways, the oyster is plump and not overbearing in flavour. There's also bits of mushroom and spinach for added texture and helps cut the thickness of the motoyaki sauce. I recommend everyone to try it at least once. This is $12 I'll never regret spending.
Scallop/Hamachi Crudo
If you like sashimi but sometimes want to spice it up from the typical wasabi soy sauce combo, the crudo is delicious! The ponzu sauce is light, sour, and sweet which compliments the seafood quite well. I think it's pretty standard compared to some other places that do crudo but it's a good choice if you don't want to order plain sashimi.
Sushi:
Nagasaki Bluefin Tasting
If you are a fatty tuna belly lover then you will want to bless your body, mind, and soul with this yummy bluefin trio. It comes with a selection of red tuna (akami), chutoro (medium fatty tuna belly), and otoro (fatty tuna belly). The fish is extremely fresh and just melts in your mouth.
Nigiri Set
8 piece chef selection plus 3 piece scallop shiso maki and 3 piece negitoro is a great set ($58) if you're looking for a comprehensive sushi set to try a bit of everything. This is good for first timers who don't have much preference for what fish they like and want variety. I personally don't like fish with overbearing taste and I remember there being some pieces I wasn't a big fan of. However, it worked for me because the bf likes everything so I just fed the ones I preferred less to him haha. There are 4 pieces that are sauced and seared and 4 pieces that are plain. On the contrary if you find unfamiliar fish a bit intimidating, you can opt for the maki set which is a bit more friendly to non familiar sushi eaters.
Dungeness Crab Roll
It's a California roll but with Dungeness crab inside. Really delicious for crab lovers and $20 is a fair price.
Super Garden Roll
I was pleasantly surprised with this one, normally veggie rolls can be a turn off but this one is very flavourful with 2 flavour profiles (either tomato ponzu or spicy avocado 4 pieces of each) both light, sweet, and tangy in their own ways. It's great especially for those with food preferences or allergies that have somehow made their way into a sushi restaurant!
Service is awesome, your tea cup will never be empty and the servers are very kind! Only thing to note is that as it is a small restaurant, seating is very close together to ensure the max number of people can be accommodated. Please take note of this if you are sensitive to sitting closely to other people when dining. I love Sushi Hil, can't wait to be back next! read more