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Far from the bustling Richmond downtown, a little sushi place hiding in a tiny strip mall located in an almost rural residential neighbourhood. However, the food definitely did not disappoint so it was worth the drive. And it was very affordable since they are situated so far from the city. There were no dine in options but the takeout service seemed very efficient. We ordered a aburi lovers set and some variety nigiri. The portions were very generous and affordable and fish was very fresh. I really enjoyed their saba and toro with the fattiness of the fish coming through very well. Hotate was plump and sweet. The tamago was a nice end to the meal with an almost cake like taste, very comforting. Only disappointment was the tako which was on the chewier side. Not sure if it was their style but the sushi rice was not as vinegary as I am used to. Just personal preference I guess.
Came here with my girlfriend and we treated ourselves to a platter. The presentation is absolutely beautiful!! This was SO much food, we were able to pack 2 portions to go even after we stuffed ourselves! We ordered the Chirashi Baby Platter to share and it was around $30 per person! It had hamachi, hokkigai, loads of fish eggs, tuna, tamago, on a bed of rice ~ The server was so kind and funny - and the service was great! Small and cozy restaurant feel as well. I love this place!
Day 10 of posting Yelp reviews that rhyme Sushi Lovers, a place that's quite a find In Richmond, British Columbia you'll come to mind Aburi sushi, oh so fine And the chirashi bowl, a one-of-a-kind Scallops and salmon, both so fresh and bright Otoro tuna, a sushi lover's delight And the sushi cakes, a heavenly sight You'll leave with a smile, feeling just right The prices here, they will astound For such quality, they're truly sound But the location's far, so don't be bound Take-out's the way to go, you'll love the taste and you'll save some ground So if you're a sushi lover, this place is a must Sushi Lovers, you'll put on your list of top spots, It's a sure bust! Five stars for Sushi Lovers, hands down You'll come back for more, again and again, it's the talk of the town
Starting off my reviews with one of my go-to sushi restaurants in Vancouver. This is a location that has been growing in popularity and one I first heard of because of my friends in Richmond. Although small, with only about 6-8 tables, it's mighty. [ My Order ] I don't think you can really go wrong with ordering any of the options on the menu. Some of my favourites are the uni, toro and chu-toro nigiri. They also have a nicely done salmon oshi-- although this is no Miku, it still satisfies my cravings. [ Vibes ] Again, it's a very small location so try to call-in to put your name in advance or, go before/after your lunch/dinner rush. [ Recommend ] Yes! Honestly, a no-brainer if you're ever in Richmond. It is a bit difficult to transit to, so I do recommend driving as they do have a decently sized parking lot available. I wouldn't recommend groups larger than 6 because it'll get quite cozy.
We ordered the basic single layer sushi cake for a family birthday. It was definitely a hit, especially with the birthday girl! meticulously assembled and with great detail - not only did it look fantastic, it tasted better than it looked. All the elements were fresh and delicious - and it did not fall apart when cut. We also ordered their "wowk" party tray, and yes, it was also very well put together. They are very accommodating and a well run operation. Support local small business during these pandemic days has been our goal. We're glad to have had the opportunity to try out this lovely place, well worth the drive across town!
Still the same as before. Delicious sushi. The shop is more pick-up friendly now and has been since Covid days. Fish were very fresh.
An okay sushi spot in Richmond. I come here often because I live close. Expect long wait times so please order early. Takeout only at this time. Some cuts of fish aren't always the most fresh but that's what you would expect at this price point. Their aburi nigiri aren't as good as Miku but it'll do when I don't want to drive all the way to downtown. Their sushi rice also isn't my favourite.
Great find by my sister for her birthday! This small restaurant only has 4 booths and a small table so lots of people end up ordering out or coming early. We were able to make a reservation but I think they don't take reservations on most nights. We had the Aburi Lovers Set which came with 6 Aburi Wild Salmon Oshizushi's and 1 piece each of: Aburi Salmon Toro Nigiri, Aburi Hamachi Toro Nigiri, Aburi Spicy Hotate Ikura Nigiri, Aburi Saba Nigiri, Aburi Engawa Nigiri, Aburi Unagi Nigiri. Every piece was unique and full of flavour. The wild salmon Oshi was double tiered, and topped with a spicy jalapeno. The Salmon belly sashimi was so fresh and fatty. The saba nigiri was pretty solid but not as 'melt in your mouth' as the saba at Tentasu. Our favourite of the night went to the Engawa nigiri. It was the first time we've ever tried it and we loved it! Great overall quality, -1 star for how long we waited for our food.
This tiny sushi joint serves super fresh fish at a fair price. It gets packed and does a ton of take out orders so definitely go super early or at odd hours (ie. in between lunch and dinner times). I've tried their nigiri and their specialty rolls and although specialty rolls were decent, I think their star items are definitely the nigiri, which showcase the freshness of the fish. Their chuu toro is so fatty and melt in your mouth I'm drooling just thinking about it! If only it wasn't so far away from me, I'd be there every week! Pro-tip from my friend: If you eat in and feel like your order isn't enough (because you always want more of that toro!) make sure you put in your add-ons as soon as you can because the chefs work solely based on bill order; they won't prioritize your additions just because you're eating in. If it's a busy night for takeout, you might be waiting 30 minutes or more!
I have been coming to this little place for awhile now and recommended to most of my friends. This little place is one of those places don't judge a book by its cover because it's as small as it gets for a tiny sushi place to cater to endless take out orders and a few tables for dining in. It is easily one of the best sushi take out place in terms of quality and price. As for dining in, it's so so cause its dining space is like eating in a shoe box and the service is a hit and miss. As of now, I don't think there is any sushi place that offers you such quality specialty fishes for such a low affordable price. Anyone who have eaten or been here know what I am saying. And if you haven't try this place yet, I highly recommend it if you are into the specialty fishes such as blue fin tuna, engawa, uni, etc..., Anyways, was in the area during the long weekend and had an urge for some bluefin tuna and uni so dropped by for a dine in and here were the food I ordered; 1. Sex bomb (6pcs). Fresh oysters topped with ikura, tobiko, uni, green onions and it's house sauce. Fresh and delicious! Pretty sexy! 2. Urchin crabby oshi. One of my favourite oshi here, if you are a fan of crab and uni then this is recommended! 3. Uni ikura tobiko, kani miso, uni nigiris. Fresh and delicious especially if you like uni. The kani miso is nice too, a little exotic flavour. 4. Engawa, foie gras, salmon, ebi, hamachi, toro, walu, chu-toro, o-toro nigiris. Fresh! The chu toro and o-toro were great! The only thing I had to complained about are the albacore tuna toros weren't quite toro, first time this happened. And the sushi rice needed a bit more seasoning and a bit more hand still in making it firmer cause they fell apart each time I picked up a nigiri. Overall, great sushi for a great price. Its dine in is a hit and miss so whatever, but definitely recommended this place for sushi take out. And during special holidays such as Mother's Day, etc.., preorder a day in advance. 2.5 stars for dine in cause of its service being a hit and miss. And a 3.5 to 4 stars for being easily one of the best sushi take out place in terms of quality and price.
An unseemingly hidden gem in an industrial plaza on Railway and Blundell! Fresh, quality fish for a really affordable price, I highly recommend checking out Sushi Lovers if you're in the area! Quick and friendly service, but the space is quite cramped and small. There are only 3 tables, but that's because this place mostly offers take out and wholesales sashimi. The food and vibe of the place definitely makes up for its lack of service and small space as it is tasty, light, and refreshing. The fish has the right bite and served at the right temperature. I really enjoyed the quality of the sushi Lovers combo!
Sushi Lovers in Richmond is definitely a place to check out for special sushi rolls! A small little restaurant on Blundell and Railway, they serve some of the best OSHI SUSHI ! The rice is perfectly cooked and the seafood here is fresh. The Mermaid Oshizushi was my absolute favourite as IT WAS TOPPED WITH UNI ! The oshi had hamachi, hotate scallops, uni, and tobiko to make for a seafood lover's perfect bite. The Beluga Oshizushi was still delicious, as it had blue fin tuna, mango, and chopped scallop, but it didn't leave as big of an impression on me, as the Mermaid had. If you just want to stick to regular nigiri and maki sushi, their assorted sushi nigiri was delicious as well. I highly recommend their IKA nigiri! I love squid anything squid . In comparison to my post on Affordable Aburi sushi in Vancouver, Sushi Lover's sushi is definitely on the pricier side as the Oshi Sushi were $15.95 for 6 pieces, and $12.95 for the assorted nigiri. Definitely a treat!
A hole in the wall Japanese restaurant run by Cantonese owners offering a variety of specialty fish and cuts at an affordable price point. Be warned, the restaurant always gets quite busy so I'd recommend ordering takeout or making reservations in advance. [Items Tried] Aburi Lovers Set (5/5) - $28 Taste: They do aburi really well here and this set is pretty encompassing as a trial platter - they serve this with salmon oshi aburi and assorted aburi nigiri. The fish is seared to perfection and all the fish is flavourful with the right amount of dressing and sauces. Portion Size: Good for two people to share. Engawa (4/5) - $2.25 Taste: Seared engawa is one of my favourites - flounder fringe is a fattier part of the fish that is rich in that fishy flavour. Uni (4/5) - $3.25 Taste: A good portion of uni on this one - not the freshest I've had but for $3.25, a reasonable price point nevertheless. Bluefin Chu-toro (5/5) - $4.95 Taste: One of the best tasting fishes they serve here, I love bluefin tuna and the fatty texture of the tuna just melts right off the tip of your tongue! I'd highly recommend picking up a piece of these to try at the very least and you might just order a couple more! [Value for Money] Not the freshest sushi, but for the amazing variety of fish they serve at the cheap price point, I think this is a high value establishment and definitely a good take out option!
My friend recommended this place to me and said it was very homie and I totally understood what he meant once I got there. There's maybe only enough seating for 10-14 people, but luckily I came around 3pm since I just came up from the US. I ordered the aburi lovers set and it was delicious! I saw the chef torch the fish from my table. A cool experience! read more
1 year ago
We got the aburi lovers set to go. It was pretty good. Fish was pretty fresh and it was quite filling for 2 people. If you want to sample their aburi and have some pretty good quality nigiri for an okay price then this is a good choice read more
2 years ago
Fantastic deal, good portions and high quality. This is a great takeout spot for those looking for fresh, high-quality sushi that specializes primarily in nigiri and pressed sushi. Their deluxe combos are filling and very reasonable and I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of their uni as well. Richmond has tons of competing sushi spots so the fact that there's such a loyal following at this place is evidence of their taste and value! read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Far from the bustling Richmond downtown, a little sushi place hiding in a tiny strip mall located in an almost rural residential neighbourhood. However, the food definitely did not disappoint so it was worth the drive. And it was very affordable since they are situated so far from the city. There were no dine in options but the takeout service seemed very efficient. We ordered a aburi lovers set and some variety nigiri. The portions were very generous and affordable and fish was very fresh. I really enjoyed their saba and toro with the fattiness of the fish coming through very well. Hotate was plump and sweet. The tamago was a nice end to the meal with an almost cake like taste, very comforting. Only disappointment was the tako which was on the chewier side. Not sure if it was their style but the sushi rice was not as vinegary as I am used to. Just personal preference I guess. read more
4 years ago
Came here with my girlfriend and we treated ourselves to a platter. The presentation is absolutely beautiful!! This was SO much food, we were able to pack 2 portions to go even after we stuffed ourselves! We ordered the Chirashi Baby Platter to share and it was around $30 per person! It had hamachi, hokkigai, loads of fish eggs, tuna, tamago, on a bed of rice ~ The server was so kind and funny - and the service was great! Small and cozy restaurant feel as well. I love this place! read more
Day 10 of posting Yelp reviews that rhyme Sushi Lovers, a place that's quite a find In Richmond, British Columbia you'll come to mind Aburi sushi, oh so fine And the chirashi bowl, a one-of-a-kind Scallops and salmon, both so fresh and bright Otoro tuna, a sushi lover's delight And the sushi cakes, a heavenly sight You'll leave with a smile, feeling just right The prices here, they will astound For such quality, they're truly sound But the location's far, so don't be bound Take-out's the way to go, you'll love the taste and you'll save some ground So if you're a sushi lover, this place is a must Sushi Lovers, you'll put on your list of top spots, It's a sure bust! Five stars for Sushi Lovers, hands down You'll come back for more, again and again, it's the talk of the town read more
Starting off my reviews with one of my go-to sushi restaurants in Vancouver. This is a location that has been growing in popularity and one I first heard of because of my friends in Richmond. Although small, with only about 6-8 tables, it's mighty. [ My Order ] I don't think you can really go wrong with ordering any of the options on the menu. Some of my favourites are the uni, toro and chu-toro nigiri. They also have a nicely done salmon oshi-- although this is no Miku, it still satisfies my cravings. [ Vibes ] Again, it's a very small location so try to call-in to put your name in advance or, go before/after your lunch/dinner rush. [ Recommend ] Yes! Honestly, a no-brainer if you're ever in Richmond. It is a bit difficult to transit to, so I do recommend driving as they do have a decently sized parking lot available. I wouldn't recommend groups larger than 6 because it'll get quite cozy. read more
We ordered the basic single layer sushi cake for a family birthday. It was definitely a hit, especially with the birthday girl! meticulously assembled and with great detail - not only did it look fantastic, it tasted better than it looked. All the elements were fresh and delicious - and it did not fall apart when cut. We also ordered their "wowk" party tray, and yes, it was also very well put together. They are very accommodating and a well run operation. Support local small business during these pandemic days has been our goal. We're glad to have had the opportunity to try out this lovely place, well worth the drive across town! read more
3 years ago
Still the same as before. Delicious sushi. The shop is more pick-up friendly now and has been since Covid days. Fish were very fresh. read more
5 years ago
An okay sushi spot in Richmond. I come here often because I live close. Expect long wait times so please order early. Takeout only at this time. Some cuts of fish aren't always the most fresh but that's what you would expect at this price point. Their aburi nigiri aren't as good as Miku but it'll do when I don't want to drive all the way to downtown. Their sushi rice also isn't my favourite. read more
Great find by my sister for her birthday! This small restaurant only has 4 booths and a small table so lots of people end up ordering out or coming early. We were able to make a reservation but I think they don't take reservations on most nights. We had the Aburi Lovers Set which came with 6 Aburi Wild Salmon Oshizushi's and 1 piece each of: Aburi Salmon Toro Nigiri, Aburi Hamachi Toro Nigiri, Aburi Spicy Hotate Ikura Nigiri, Aburi Saba Nigiri, Aburi Engawa Nigiri, Aburi Unagi Nigiri. Every piece was unique and full of flavour. The wild salmon Oshi was double tiered, and topped with a spicy jalapeno. The Salmon belly sashimi was so fresh and fatty. The saba nigiri was pretty solid but not as 'melt in your mouth' as the saba at Tentasu. Our favourite of the night went to the Engawa nigiri. It was the first time we've ever tried it and we loved it! Great overall quality, -1 star for how long we waited for our food. read more
8 years ago
7 years ago
This tiny sushi joint serves super fresh fish at a fair price. It gets packed and does a ton of take out orders so definitely go super early or at odd hours (ie. in between lunch and dinner times). I've tried their nigiri and their specialty rolls and although specialty rolls were decent, I think their star items are definitely the nigiri, which showcase the freshness of the fish. Their chuu toro is so fatty and melt in your mouth I'm drooling just thinking about it! If only it wasn't so far away from me, I'd be there every week! Pro-tip from my friend: If you eat in and feel like your order isn't enough (because you always want more of that toro!) make sure you put in your add-ons as soon as you can because the chefs work solely based on bill order; they won't prioritize your additions just because you're eating in. If it's a busy night for takeout, you might be waiting 30 minutes or more! read more
4 years ago
I have been coming to this little place for awhile now and recommended to most of my friends. This little place is one of those places don't judge a book by its cover because it's as small as it gets for a tiny sushi place to cater to endless take out orders and a few tables for dining in. It is easily one of the best sushi take out place in terms of quality and price. As for dining in, it's so so cause its dining space is like eating in a shoe box and the service is a hit and miss. As of now, I don't think there is any sushi place that offers you such quality specialty fishes for such a low affordable price. Anyone who have eaten or been here know what I am saying. And if you haven't try this place yet, I highly recommend it if you are into the specialty fishes such as blue fin tuna, engawa, uni, etc..., Anyways, was in the area during the long weekend and had an urge for some bluefin tuna and uni so dropped by for a dine in and here were the food I ordered; 1. Sex bomb (6pcs). Fresh oysters topped with ikura, tobiko, uni, green onions and it's house sauce. Fresh and delicious! Pretty sexy! 2. Urchin crabby oshi. One of my favourite oshi here, if you are a fan of crab and uni then this is recommended! 3. Uni ikura tobiko, kani miso, uni nigiris. Fresh and delicious especially if you like uni. The kani miso is nice too, a little exotic flavour. 4. Engawa, foie gras, salmon, ebi, hamachi, toro, walu, chu-toro, o-toro nigiris. Fresh! The chu toro and o-toro were great! The only thing I had to complained about are the albacore tuna toros weren't quite toro, first time this happened. And the sushi rice needed a bit more seasoning and a bit more hand still in making it firmer cause they fell apart each time I picked up a nigiri. Overall, great sushi for a great price. Its dine in is a hit and miss so whatever, but definitely recommended this place for sushi take out. And during special holidays such as Mother's Day, etc.., preorder a day in advance. 2.5 stars for dine in cause of its service being a hit and miss. And a 3.5 to 4 stars for being easily one of the best sushi take out place in terms of quality and price. read more
An unseemingly hidden gem in an industrial plaza on Railway and Blundell! Fresh, quality fish for a really affordable price, I highly recommend checking out Sushi Lovers if you're in the area! Quick and friendly service, but the space is quite cramped and small. There are only 3 tables, but that's because this place mostly offers take out and wholesales sashimi. The food and vibe of the place definitely makes up for its lack of service and small space as it is tasty, light, and refreshing. The fish has the right bite and served at the right temperature. I really enjoyed the quality of the sushi Lovers combo! read more
Sushi Lovers in Richmond is definitely a place to check out for special sushi rolls! A small little restaurant on Blundell and Railway, they serve some of the best OSHI SUSHI ! The rice is perfectly cooked and the seafood here is fresh. The Mermaid Oshizushi was my absolute favourite as IT WAS TOPPED WITH UNI ! The oshi had hamachi, hotate scallops, uni, and tobiko to make for a seafood lover's perfect bite. The Beluga Oshizushi was still delicious, as it had blue fin tuna, mango, and chopped scallop, but it didn't leave as big of an impression on me, as the Mermaid had. If you just want to stick to regular nigiri and maki sushi, their assorted sushi nigiri was delicious as well. I highly recommend their IKA nigiri! I love squid anything squid . In comparison to my post on Affordable Aburi sushi in Vancouver, Sushi Lover's sushi is definitely on the pricier side as the Oshi Sushi were $15.95 for 6 pieces, and $12.95 for the assorted nigiri. Definitely a treat! read more
A hole in the wall Japanese restaurant run by Cantonese owners offering a variety of specialty fish and cuts at an affordable price point. Be warned, the restaurant always gets quite busy so I'd recommend ordering takeout or making reservations in advance. [Items Tried] Aburi Lovers Set (5/5) - $28 Taste: They do aburi really well here and this set is pretty encompassing as a trial platter - they serve this with salmon oshi aburi and assorted aburi nigiri. The fish is seared to perfection and all the fish is flavourful with the right amount of dressing and sauces. Portion Size: Good for two people to share. Engawa (4/5) - $2.25 Taste: Seared engawa is one of my favourites - flounder fringe is a fattier part of the fish that is rich in that fishy flavour. Uni (4/5) - $3.25 Taste: A good portion of uni on this one - not the freshest I've had but for $3.25, a reasonable price point nevertheless. Bluefin Chu-toro (5/5) - $4.95 Taste: One of the best tasting fishes they serve here, I love bluefin tuna and the fatty texture of the tuna just melts right off the tip of your tongue! I'd highly recommend picking up a piece of these to try at the very least and you might just order a couple more! [Value for Money] Not the freshest sushi, but for the amazing variety of fish they serve at the cheap price point, I think this is a high value establishment and definitely a good take out option! read more
Sushi Lovers is a very small Chinese-run Japanese restaurant, serving average quality sushi for very cheap prices. I've lived in Richmond for years, and I've always been curious about Sushi Lovers since I've driven past it on the way to and from work more times than I can count. Finally, today I decided to go and check it out while catching up with an old friend and fellow sushi-lover. Unfortunately, I don't have very many good things to say about my experience. I mean, it was okay, but it wasn't great. Let me explain. Sushi Lovers seats about 10 people, booth-style, at maximum capacity. It is decorated with fake cherry blossom trees and there were also a few cute paintings of nigiri sushi with smiley faces on the walls, like on their restaurant logo banner, which added to the uniqueness of the restaurant. In terms of overall presentation and ambiance, it felt very kid-friendly and family friendly, which is what I think they were going for, and felt more or less welcoming. The servers were decently friendly and did a fair job in serving my table during my visit. The tea, unfortunately, was never hot for the duration of my visit. In terms of pricing, Sushi Lovers is probably the most inexpensive sushi restaurant I have ever been to. Big kid's meals for ~$8.00, decently sized bento boxes for ~$10.00, nigiri sushi pieces starting with tuna and salmon at $1.25/piece. If you're really strapped for cash and you want sushi, Sushi Lovers has you covered. Where Sushi Lovers kinda kicks the bucket for me is in the taste and quality of its sushi ingredients. I mean, yeah, it's not fair for me to rate Sushi Lovers against other higher-end restaurants in Richmond, but at the same time if something doesn't objectively taste good then I feel obliged to tell my honest feelings about it. I ordered several pieces of nigiri sushi, including tuna, salmon, ikura, uni, tamago, unagi, and inari. I also had one order of their salmon oshizushi and two tuna rolls. My total bill came out to about $40.00 after tips. Overall, all of the sushi I had at Sushi Lovers was just, at most, okay. The most disappointing part of my meal was easily the piece of ikura nigiri sushi that I had, for $2.25/piece. It was way too salty and had too much of that fishy taste. The ikura also didn't "pop" very well in my mouth as they do when you bite into a quality piece of ikura nigiri sushi. The uni was decent, but of course the price was too good to be true so I didn't expect much to begin with. The tamago was sub-average in terms of flavour. The tuna and salmon I had throughout my meal didn't feel like it was frozen at all so props to the staff for preparing the fish nicely. The unagi was barely warm when it was served to me and did not come with any sauce on top. One of the better parts of my dinner was the salmon oshizushi, which came in six pieces for about ~$13.00. The pieces were torched nicely, the sauce was creamy, but a little too salty for some reason at the front-end of each bite, and the slice of jalapeno pepper on top of each gave quite a nice kick. Portion sizes for everything I ordered were decent - not too small and not overly large like Samurai Sushi or Banzai Sushi. Anyway, I probably will not return to Sushi Lovers. I felt that I could have spent $40.00 at many other places and would have had a much more satisfying dining experience at which to quell my sushi cravings. Maybe my expectations were too high? Sorry, but Sushi Lovers just doesn't do it for me. read more
I was really looking forward to trying Sushi Lovers having seen pictures of the food on various social media platforms and it being so heavily recommended by quite a few food instagrammers. The food is good, but necessarily worth it as you risk dealing with awful hospitality. While we were seated very promptly, the wait times for the food was completely unacceptable. We waited 45 minutes for our first dish to come out - it was sashimi- and probably about another 20 minutes or so between each dish afterwards. The restaurant's 7 tables were full and it looked like they were fulfilling a lot of togo orders that night too. There was only one person working the kitchen, so I am not surprised the service was this slow. However, a proper explanation from the wait staff regarding the slow service would have been nice, if not a fair warning before we were seated. The two servers were well aware that diners were getting impatient, yet chose to avoid communicating with diners throughout the night. This only made the situation worse in my option. There was no acknowledgment at all that people had been waiting a long time for their food. The food itself was not bad. The sashimi was good - fresh and decent portions. The presentations of all the nigiri and rolls were very nice, as they should given how long we waited. They did aburi oshi sushi (flame seared and pressed sushi) quite well too. However, so do a lot of other establishments in the Metro Vancouver area. You can't expect diners to return, no matter how good the food is, if you don't have the kitchen team to fulfill prders in a timely manner. Lastly, if a restaurant is going to have an open kitchen, I would suggest it limit its use of the microwave. Everyone could see and hear the chef constantly using the microwave in Sushi Lover. It is not very apetitizing to know that a restaurant is using a microwave to prepare the food. I was never quite sure what was being microwaved, but definitely not to comforting to know that an establishment that services Japanese cuisine, which emphasized freshness, relies on a microwave. read more
6 years ago
This small restaurant was introduced to me by friends who live close to it! Their pricing is pretty decent and the variety is also quite good! They have a selection of their "famous rolls" and "aburi sushi sets" that I have heard good things about! However, I decided to get a few pieces of nigiri and a Chicken Teriyaki Don for my boyfriend Unagi this one is their unagi nigiri which comes with a seared eel with addicting unagi sauce drizzled over it! Engawa : for those who may have not heard of this, engawa is the fin muscle of flat fish! Usually seared slightly for maximum deliciousness! However, this one was a little overdone so it did lose its slight creamy texture Salmon Toro : what can possibly go wrong with the salmon? especially when it's extra fatty! This one was okay but not as fatty and creamy as I have had at other places Chopped Scallop for a brief period of time, chopped scallop was one of my . The fresh scallops with the creamy mayo make it hard to not Chicken Teriyaki Don: This one was SO GOOD! the chicken portion is super generous and seasoned so well! The chicken was not dry and was actually quite juicy! not to add on its only for under $10!!! more photos @eatswithcece read more
6 years ago
May, 2020 I was craving for sushi. So, I bought some take out for dinner tonight. This place's foie gras nigiri sushi and hamachi toro used to be the best. But this time, we were extremely disappointed. I asked for foie gras sushi without smoked duck or anything else, just only foie gras itself, but they put thin slice of sour mango and few pcs of massago on top of thin burnt slice of foie gras, not worth $7 each. I spent almost $100 for these kinds of tiny thin slice sashimi on top of hard rice ...nirgiri sushi.. I had tried their tai, scallop, hamachi toro, salmon toro, squid, saba uni, tobiko with quail egg and foie gras nirgiri sushi; 1 dried chicken teriyaki roll and mango California roll. it's not worth for an hour and half waited. I won't go there again. Only thing I like is their services and uni nirgiri sushi, the uni was so fresh and sweet, too bad.. I just bought 4 pieces... I should buy more... read more
Who doesn't love a good picnic on such a beautiful day! And while we were at it, we decided to support some local businesses. * 2X Salmon oshi ($12.95/ea) ~ now this was so bomb! Even when it was takeout the sushi was so delicious and creamy! The jalapeño on top gave it an amazing kick! I really liked the layers of salmon incorporated into the sushi too! I wasn't too little which is good. * Mermaid oshi ($15.95) ~ ooooof THIS was pretty good too! If you like uni you will adore this oshi roll! The UNI adds a super nice creamy layer to the oshi, and it was super creamy too! * Rainbow roll ($9.95) ~ this is a good roll with a bunch of different fish! On top of each slice is a nice variety of different fishes and it's such a classic roll! * Salmon sashimi ($10) ~ can't go wrong with some freshly cut salmon sashimi! I always order this at every sushi place so this is a classic. * Bc blazer ($8.95) ~ 100% RECOMMEND THIS! saucy and creamy! It was good too. * 9/10 ~ overall we enjoyed everything! It was delicious but my favourite was the salmon oshi roll! * 8/10 ~ everything was decent portion we ordered this for 2 people and had left overs! Total bill before tip: $74.29 read more
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I usually come to Sushi Lovers to get their aburi sushi but this time I decided to try their Kusshi Maki Ponzu Oysters. They were $24 per dozen.These plump little oysters are topped with some yellow tobiko, maki, and green onions served with a side of ponzu sauce. They were fresh and had a nice firm texture. The flavour was sweet and rich and flavourful with half a spoon of ponzu sauce! Overall, I really enjoyed these osyters but wish they were a little fatter! read more
A fairly new addition to Richmond's competitive sushi market. While it's not considered "traditional" Japanese (I have many Japanese friends as well as sushi snobs), the sushi is super fresh and the dishes I've tried were all excellent. Even the most picky sushi eaters will enjoy it here. The quality to value ratio is one of the best in Richmond and even Vancouver. The poke bowls are a definite must try as they are fresh, vibrant and tasty (yes I know, not Japanese). Compared to the other poke specialty places around, Sushi Lovers is top of the list. The beef udon noodle soup was flavourful and well seasoned. The noodles had a great consistency and the broth was delicious. This place is now one of our top go to spots in Richmond when a sushi craving hits. Try it but don't tell too many people. I'm a little selfish as I don't want it to get "too popular" or we will never get a seat lol. read more
5 years ago
Can't imagine neighbourhood sushi restaurant has that much of variety... amazing. Good variety of sushi and good service. Price is very reasonable. read more
8 years ago
This is a true hidden gem and my favorite sushi restaurant in the area! I feel torn writing this review as it is a tiny restaurant and it has already become very popular, resulting in long waits for a table. Is there any way to keep this gem a secret?? It is apparent that thought has been put into both the decoration and design of the menus. They are family friendly, with children's meals served in plates shaped like cars or planes (I wonder if I can put in a special request to get my meal served on one of those!). The sushi here is always fresh and served with care. On this particular visit I ordered an Alaska roll with engawa nigiri, chopped scallop nigiri and aji nigiri. Everything was as delicious as I remembered and the servers always polite and smiling. My friend particularly liked the chopped scallop nigiri, describing the scallops as looking like "fluffy white marshmallows". I have yet to find another Japanese restaurant that has more generous portions of scallop (or as sweet and fresh). Warning: this restaurant is amazing and their prices are also super reasonable. So be prepared to wait for a table and be patient after you've ordered. Otherwise, order take out! read more
This little sushi place is a real gem and great addition to Richmond . And in that corner or Railway and Blundell there really isn't much around that area in terms of eats . The fish was and the sushi terrific for a very good prices Do note there are only a few tables so one needs to be patient if they plan to eat in and this is definitely not the place to bring a big group. They took some great attention to detail to their dishware . The kids car or plane tray combo is a terrific deal at $7.95 & $9.95 . It comes with toy and ice cream too . I will definitely be back . read more
8 years ago
A new Gem in richmond. I found my new regular dining diner!! Saw many 5 star reviews and saw 1 star review. Decided to try it out. I m a bit detailed so please read on for my review. There are only 4 tables, family owned business. The restaurants was busy with the guest at the table and many take out orders. We waited for 15 mins, and the guest were very kind to ask for the bill after dinner seeing people waiting. The environment is very welcoming with cute sushi on the walls. When we sat down, we were given tea right away. The Tea wasn't too hot, for it is a hot summer day now. Just the right temperature to heat up the mouth and get ready for dinner. The nigiri sushi price on the menu is great. Haven't seen $1.5 piece in ages. I wondered how good were the sushi? To my surprise, the sushi was great. (See pictures that I post.) We ordered a lot of food and only worked out to be $20 per person. You can spend that at an all you can eat but the quality was way better then expected. It was very busy so if you asked me, service is good enough to give 5 star since only one server. I had doubts with this place when I saw a 1 star and the rest 5 stars. (Probably friends helping out) but hey, I don't think it deserved the 1 star rating because it was busy. I owned a dessert house in Vancouver and understand long working hours by myself serving guest and may have missed orders from time to time but the food is super duper awesome. Anyways, the salmon sashimi was very fresh, the magic roll was very refreshing for summer, miso soup didn't taste like regular ones u get from Richmond sushi type. Every roll, nigiri sushi pieces were big enough and just right. With the sushi rice have just the right rice vinegar amount. Brings out the correct sweetness without any sour taste like samurai or banzai sushi. I can tell the shop is using very nice quality Japanese vinegar like kiyo and hapa. The rice was sticky enough to taste the rice texture piece by piece. Something that you need to determine from good sushi chef cooking the sushi rice. The plates are used mostly black slate, making it taking pictures of sushi much more contrast. Pictures are better than words, so please check out my photos. The choice of soya sauce was not too sweet nor too salty. Just good enough to bring the flavor of the fresh raw fish. The Uni, ikura and topiko was awesome and fresh. There was even a sushi with all three combined!!! The Udon we had, the soup base was very tasty and flavorful. We were very full when we finished. I would of given it a 3 to 4 star because of the seating but felt it deserved a 5 star due to food quality and didn't think the 1 star rating was justifiednwih just ordering one simple roll and waiting for that long for the meal and the table. Everyonr can tell this restaurant put a lot of time and effort into the food quality, the renovations and choice of plates serving with the sushi so people can let the camera eats first. It may not be a grand grand sushi shop, but hey look at the awesome price and outstanding food quality!! Many places in Japan that have good food are small, hidden and line up. I can tell, I will come back again and again for their nigiri! I urge everyone to try and if you feel my review is good enough to get you coming. Give some likes and out your honest review. Feedback to the owners, it must be very tiring to open 7 days a week. Hope your business keep doing well and take a well deserved break!! Up!! read more
Really small restaurant with only 5 or 6 tables. After ordering, we waited for almost 40 minutes before our food came to the table. It seems like they were prioritizing on all the take out orders before the in restaurant orders. We were so hungry and slightly annoyed for waiting so long that when our food finally arrived, we were not that excited to eat anymore. While we were waiting, I overheard another customer had ordered take out and she had been waiting for 45+ minutes already and it still wasn't ready so she requested for a refund. But nobody in the restaurant knew how to refund, they had to call the owner for assistance. They really need to work on improving their time management and prioritizing. Taste: 4/5 Service: 2/5 Value: 3/5 read more
4 years ago
2nd time to go here. first time the chirashi deluxe was fresher and prettier and they had fresh lemon though the rice lacked flavor and softness. the 2nd time ,the rice flavor improved a bit but rice still not so soft. had to request for flowers and gold for the chirashi , the young server was nice enough to add it for a nicer shot. they ran out of fresh lemon. the sexbomb not bad just really small oysters, the otoro so so too. the foie gras aburi was so yummy! the rest of the aburi lacked flavor and it was quite bland. place a bit cramp and small. service ok too. read more
No toro? This has been about ten times now I come and no toro. But I keep coming back! Well because sometimes the other sushi is good. For me these days, lately I've been eating just the simple sushi no fish and thinks like veggie rolls or California rolls. So guess it's time to go back for some more! read more
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