Excellent quality sushi in a serene atmosphere. The one silly thing is the train which can bring or take away small dishes. They had it going around a few times for no reason which got a little tiring. Spicy miso soup was delicious! Full of tofu and veggies it had a lot of flavor. The spider roll was big and tasty. Marinated bamboo shoots were a nice touch. The mixed sushi platter with a long name I can't recall was great. This was enough to share between two people. Hamachi, salmon and eel were of excellent quality. Tuna was average. Rolls were good. Overall a nice place for a date and worth the slightly higher prices. Clean and safely set for eating during these times. read more

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Geisha set arrived so quickly it was obviously not freshly prepared to order and some of the rolls on it were actually lukewarm and were mediocre in taste. Tiger roll was good. For the price I would have expected better sushi. read more

Ok so the name doesn't exactly conjure up images of quality but immediately ignore it, Sushi Passion is a quality restaurant. I'm not hugely knowledgeable about sushi so I came here with a friend of mine who spent several years living out in Japan so he could help me make some interesting choices as well as really assess the food. Walking in from the Great Western Arcade is quite an experience, you're transported into a softly lit, quiet, gentle little piece of Japan which is a really welcoming and relaxing atmosphere for a good meal. The selection is pretty daunting but the staff will help you along and they have a variety of set platters to cover the basics. When your food comes (we had a platter) they really go for the presentation, ours came on a bridge! The food itself was seriously good, much better than any sushi I've ever had and received a big thumbs up from my friend. If you're in the mood for sushi in Birmingham you won't be disappointed. read more

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I like sushi. And not just the M&S prefab, handy snack sushi or the buffet conveyor belt sushi. I order a la carte when I go to Yo! I know the names, I order massive hunks of tuna loin from the interwebs and make it at home, I even make my own tamago and dashi from scratch like a real foody geek. I *really* like sushi. I say this because when I say the Sushi Passion is in a different league to anything I've tried before, I want you to understand my full meaning. The restaurant, having moved to their new premises, is an unassuming shop front in Great Western Arcade, obscured by bamboo blinds and hanging curtain across the door. It doesn't look like much. But when you step inside you are transported to a different world! The restaurant is intimately lit, the echoes of the arcade are silenced by unobtrusive oriental style background music. There are 4 tables plus the bar / open kitchen at the back (which I think you can sit at.) Each table sits 4 and there is ample room (none of this squish as many tables in as you can!) 2 of the tables are as you would expect, table, 4 chairs, neatly laid with bamboo place mats, chopsticks etc. The other 2 are traditional (I think) low, kneel at style of tables, on a raised platform that is a shoe free zone for that more traditional experience! (If only I had the knees!) You can just imagine that there's a beautiful rural Japanese scene outside and not the hustle and bustle of Birmingham. It's beautiful. But the ambiance was not why I came. I came because the reputation of Sushi Passion from their previous little counter in the Birmingham market, that I had never managed to find, was fantastic. We ordered the first set meal for 3-4 people. £46, so comparable to any other sushi restaurant when split between 4 and more than enough to stuff 2 sushi fans! It wasn't quick, in fact I think it took 45ish minutes, but they can be forgiven for that. What was brought to our table was art, just as sushi should be, just how any sushi lover dreams of sushi. Everything was beautiful, you could see it was all freshly made. We ceremoniously photographed the plater before guiltily digging in! This is sushi as it is meant to be! The nigiri were draped with large expertly sliced pieces of tuna and salmon, the maki was well sized to accommodate a useful sized filling (they're often so tiny!) the gunkan were wonderful, the best though was the salmon teriyaki roll, absolutely heavenly! By far the best sushi in Birmingham, a lovely new restaurant, wonderful staff, and I will be going back, this week! 5 stars seems so inadequate... read more

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After hearing amazing things about Sushi Passion, I am pleased to report that I was certainly not disappointed when I visited for the first time on Sunday. Me and Dan had, had a hard morning stroking animals and mooching about at the Pet Show and decided that we needed to grab lunch. After a quick chat on the train back into town, Dan suggested that we try Sushi Passion (being one of the few places we hadn't had a chance to try as yet). We rocked up to Great Western Arcade just before 1pm with no reservation and managed to bag one of the two tables that seat four. There is a choice of seating options in the restaurant (dependent on how busy it is), but the unique style offering here is the chance to sit on low style Japanese tables and enjoy your dinner whilst kneeling. We didn't think our knees could take it, but these spaces (as well as everywhere else) filled up quickly with other diners that had the same idea as us. The decor in here is simply fantastic. Between water features, gorgeous traditional style painting and a cute little train going around the counter highlighting some of the sushi options available; it feels like a little slice of Tokyo in the centre of Birmingham. The service was swift, polite and our waiter was really friendly (advising us on the benefits of each platter available). Even the menu is Kawaii, with a "comic book style"(photos of each type of platter/sushi and captions underneath to tell you what it is) just adding to the charm of this Great Western Arcade gem. We opted for the Sashimi Platter as it came with a large variety of veggie and fish sushi, as well as some cuts of sashimi and two bowls of Miso (as well as refillable green tea). Our green tea was bought out to us immediately and was refilled the minute it had cooled down (our waiter checked on this about every 10 minutes). The Miso was bought out in around 10 minutes and was simply divine. I've had a fair amount of Miso in my life and this was honestly the BEST I have ever had. It wasn't too salty and had lovely tender pieces of tofu and mushroom floating in it. Our sushi platter took a little longer to bring out (maybe around 20 minutes). That's because every single order at Sushi Passion is handmade fresh to order. It was totally worth the short wait. I could regale you with the buttery texture of the tuna and the subtle deliciousness of the sashimi; but just look at the photos and you can see for yourself. Every single individual piece of sushi was amazing but the real standout for me was the Sashimi. I'm not a huge fan of Octopus, but the squid, prawns, tuna and salmon were melt in the mouth and 100% perfect. It was demolished, right down to the last pieces of roe and the Mooli base the Sashimi was presented on. Our platter was the princely sum for £46 for over 40 different pieces of Sushi and Sashimi, Miso and green tea. The food was exceptional and the service was outstanding. I'm going to add to the various voices recommending this place... If you're a fan of Sushi go and prepared to be amazed. read more

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Sushi Passion is one of the better Sushi restaurants in Birmingham. I've been twice, ordered a chirashi platter once and shared some rolls on the other occasion. Sushi is fresh, and there are lots of options and interesting rolls on the menu. Food is beautifully presented. The only thing that bugged me was that on both occasions I was urged not to order tap water, being told that it would be potentially dangerous to drink Birmingham tap water and eat sushi at the same time because 'the building pipes are old'. I couldn't really follow the logic other than they were trying to get me to spend more money... seemed a bit ridiculous. I drank the tap water and am just fine :P read more

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I walked past this place last week and was immediately keen to try it out. The low Japanese tables (optional - there is table seating and bar seating too), the serene music, the dim lights and then, when I looked it up, the fantastic reviews. I have to say this place absolutely deserves the 5 star review that so many others have given. The sushi was fantastic - I had the miso soup followed by a dragon roll - both of which were delicious. We got over excited and over ordered but they packed up what we couldn't finish so I had a lovely sushi lunch the next day. The service was friendly and we sat on the bar seating and watched the chefs at work which was a nice addition to the experience. All in all - if you like sushi, this place is a MUST. So far, the best sushi I've had in Brum. read more

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I'd heard great things about the original sushi passion located in the indoor market but had never got round to going, when I'm down that neck of the woods it's generally a smash and grab style food shopping mission on a Saturday morning. When I heard they were opening a new restaurant in the lovely great western arcade I was very excited to try it out. So, when stuck for somewhere to go for lunch on Sunday this popped into my head straight away. We turned up just after 12 and were seated straight away and given the choice of sitting at the bar, at a standard western style table or at some traditional Japanese low tables. We opted for the standard western style tables as honestly I don't think my dodgy knees could cope with kneeling for lunch! I'm glad we turned up when we did as by 1 o'clock the place was very busy. The restaurant looks like you'd expect a stereotypical traditional Japanese restaurant to look. Bonsai, kimonos and a water feature adorn the place and create an incredibly tranquil vibe. We flicked through the manga-esque menu and decided on a sashimi and sushi platter that came with miso soup and green tea. The miso and tea were brought over promptly while our platter was being prepared and the small bowl of miso filled with mushroom, seaweed and tofu set the tone for the quality of the food. The depth of flavour was beyond any miso I've ever had, not too salty, not too fishy - you could tell the dashi was top notch. After a while our platter of sushi and sashimi arrived. A fantastic looking selection of hosomaki, uramaki, nigiri and sashimi wonderfully presented on a 'bridge' was delivered and looked absolutely fantastic. The tuna was amazing - buttery and soft, the octopus nicely bouncy without being rubbery and the salmon absolutely delicious. The service was excellent throughout, attentive and helpful without any hint of pushy and overbearing. This place is just what Birmingham needed and provides some of their best sushi I've ever eaten. read more

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I've now visited Sushi Passion twice and the second time was even better than the first. Situated in Great Western Arcade, this is a tiny restaurant- you need to ring to book a table or you may not get in. There are tables with chairs, tables where you sit on the floor and a few bar seats where you can watch the chef at work. The decoration is Japanese themed but classy with it. I love the pretty plate and soy sauce dish with its delicate flower motif. The menu could be overwhelming but it is organised into different types of sushi and there are clear photos. I recommend having one of the sets so you can try some different things. I've had the party set on both my visits. The first time there were three of us sharing and the second time there were five. On the second visit we also had a side each- I had the spicy salmon roll which was incredible and a new favourite. The party set comes with a variety of sushi and sashimi, including some which I wouldn't usually try such as cuttlefish. I love the sashimi- the tuna is particularly amazing. The ingredients are fresh, simple and expertly matched. Service is friendly but be aware that you can't split the bill on cards. For such a small set up, this isn't really something you can complain about when the food is so good. read more

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Definitely my number 1 sushi place in Birmingham. This was pretty much my last sushi destination in Birmingham having been to places like wasabi, Kyoto, shogun, otoro and Mount Fuji before. So what makes sushi passion the best out of those? It's easy, the sushi and the freshness of the ingredients provides the right key points of what good sushi should be! Myself and 3 friends were given the traditional Japanese low tables, arguably it was uncomfortable, I had to respect the traditions of how the Japanese people ate and dined. We ordered 2 boats costing roughly £60 each. The portions and the presentations were spot on and definitely didn't disappoint. The rice was in tact with the fish being fresh and flavoursome. What's nice to add to the side was the cherry blossom tea, which is one of the best in Birmingham. However what was disappointing was the steep price of £3 per person for a pot of tea, which we all shared. Forgetting about that, this is the place if you want the best sushi in brum, don't let the price out you off, you can't go bargain when you want to eat some high quality sushi! Would recommend read more

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Well isn't this place lovely....SO close to a five star review i'm saying 4.5* This place is in the perfect setting of the beautiful Great Western arcade which suits it perfectly. Myself and Samuel went along here for a lunchtime treat yesterday and did not regret it. The food is fantastic and the resturant setting is as close to traditional as you can get. I love the whole sitting on the floor vibe and the overall attention to detail this place has. Beautiful furniture, lighting, plates.....and everything else. Its all been carefully thought out and executed well :) I went for the sashimi platter (small) which was perfectly presented and SO fresh. It came out quickly and generally I had no complaints. I washed this down with a cup of green tea and a miso soup.....possibly the best miso I have tasted...100% recommend that one. The only small issue I have with this place is the price. Don't go in expecting a cheap meal. Lunch ended up costing us around £25 each. This is one of those places where you pay for the quality you get.... so I do understand it.... but it would be nice to see some lunchtime specials or deals to be had. Still a fantastic experience and one i would definitely do again.....just not all the time. read more

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Me and Dan decided to pop for a working lunch, I hadn't been for a while and I'm trying to eat healthily so we decided it was the perfect time for Sushi. Sushi passion is an amazingly cute restaurant that looks more like a spa from the outside with a water feature and send gardens window display. We headed in without looking and we're immediately seated at one of the low tables (you do have to remove your shoes first so decent socks are a requirement). The menu is fantastic and has loads of photos so you know what your getting and the portion sizes are great so don't expect to leave hungry. The potion sizes are great but it's not the cheapest of restaurants. Lunch for 2 came in at around £25 per heas with no alcohol. But the Sushi is fantastic and great quality, everything is made fresh! The miso soup is some of the best I've ever had! And finally if you sit at the bar a train brings you your food! What more could you want people A TRAIN BRINGS YOUR FOOD! read more

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I've now been to Sushi Passion 3 times - twice for dinner and once for lunch, and it has been consistently excellent every time! I love the cosy atmosphere (this place is fairly teeny, so you definitely need to book for dinner, especially at weekends) and the enthusiasm of all who work there. The food itself is brilliant, a mix of sushi and sashimi, accompanied by the traditional Miso soup (which, if you are lucky enough to be sat at the bar area, may be delivered to you by a rather cute model train!), all fresh and delicious, and prepared in-sight in the open kitchen behind the bar area. The menu is easy to follow as there are photos of all the dishes, and staff are happy to make recommendations if you are unsure of what to order or if they aren't sure you've ordered enough. There are Japanese beers, sake and plum wine on the menu. I've been here on both a date night with my other half, and with a large group of friends (who were visiting Birmingham for the day and all very impressed with the food, including the member of the party who had been to Japan) and would recommend for either type of visit. read more

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Sushi Passion is the best sushi restaurant in Birmingham and I often visit - spending well over £60 each time. The staff are friendly and helpful. It is good to be able to watch the Chef's making your sushi in front of you. In the past, you'd always get a small bowl of Miso soup thrown in with your order over a certain price. They have stopped offering this and now charge almost £5 for a bowl. Which feels very penny pinching. read more

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We've managed to sneak in for early lunch without booking and kick off our shoes to take a seat at one of the low-lying zakatu tables, which adds to the whole experience. The menu itself is a delight, set out in a colourful picture grid showing off each dish, from individual nigiri to elaborate platters. Laid out like a comic strip, each box has its own spiky bubble giving its name, making it look like a fight scene from a Batman comic strip. There is food and there is *FOOD*. There are things you eat and there are things you truly enjoy. If I could rate the food at Sushi Passion higher than 'five stars', I would add another couple of stars on top. The folks here prepare food that is far more than simply 'tasty' and 'filling'- they provide food along with the atmosphere, its something to be experienced. I have eaten at a fair number of Japanese restaurants around the UK, and I suppose I have to eat here a few more times to confirm my view, but Sushi Passion seems to be emerging as my 'number one'. The sushi and miso at SP are in a different class from everything I have eaten previously. Why? The ingredients are very fresh and the dishes produced are perfectly balanced- clearly prepared with care and with no seasoning shortcuts. I had a tuna selection and the balance of deliciously delicate and tender fish coupled with the soft rice was perfect. Along with the tuna sushi I was given a generous helping of mouli, which complements the taste of the fish, especially when lightly dipped in soya sauce mixed with a little* wasabi. (*The wasabi is pretty strong, as good wasabi should be, so be sparing with it!) This is the kind of restaurant that puts you in the frame of mind to enjoy food and take your time over savouring the flavours of your dish and experiencing it visually. There are elegant Western- style tables and traditional Japanese floor-seated options. I am definitely going to return to explore the menu further. This is going to be an adventure rather than just a 'dining experience', so I am looking forward to the weeks ahead. This is most certanly 'fine dining' at its best. But friendly dining at its best, too. There's a certain ceremony to this restaurant, but it's one that comes from respecting the food and respecting the diners, rather than out of ostentation. Eating at Sushi Passion is like having someone you love give you a beautifully wrapped gift that you open to find that it's something you never thought of buying for yourself but you are thrilled because they have put so much effort and thought into creating it and you know that you'll treasure it.... if that makes any sense? Price-wise you will probably pay 10%-20% more at Sushi passion than at other sushi restaurants, but considering that you'll get the best of the best in food and sushi craftsmanship, and a great venue in which to enjoy your meal, this is a treat well worth the extra in expenditure. If you want a memorable culinary experience that will make you content and happy, this is a restaurant for you. read more

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I am not usually a sushi fan. Until certain trips abroad showed me how great sushi can be when done well, and served correctly. Now Sushi Passion offers me the closest experience to what I have enjoyed in Canada and the far east. This modest size restaurant offers sushi, and sashimi. Everything is made fresh, and served at room temperature. Sushi Passion offers takeaway too; worth knowing if you need a sushi hit but can't get a table. The service here is good. Though sometimes when the restaurant is busy, we have to wait a little. It's understandable given how small the kitchen is. There is no hot food menu here. So if you're not a sushi, or sashimi fan, you may struggle. Also, there is not a huge amount on the menu for vegetarians, and vegans - don't bother. I now find myself often craving the teriyaki roll. In fact, I could go for it right now. read more

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The place looks tiny. We had a reservation and they la lace us in the bar in front of the kitchen. These are facts that could have been not that bad but later we continue having a bad experience. We waited for 1 hour to get our food done (it plate was not that big to prepare in that time) and when the food was ready it was the wrong food and they says that it was because they didn't have the right fish. I think is correct to say that you don't have the food you are ordering before waiting for 1 hour. The sushi is not bad but not great and the price is really high. I wont come back. read more

Now, my Tom and I both share the same opinion about chain restaurants, which thankfully lands us in some amazing places! We'd started our annual trip to frankfurt market and pub crawl, which has become an old schoolmate traditional, and a few drinks in, and still fairly early in the day, we decided that it was probably wise that we actually ate. Hello yelp app, and a fancy for Japanese. After spending a rounds worth of deliberating if we could go to somewhere with such a name, we caved with the great reviews. We were brought in, past the low kneeling tables and water features to the bar around the little kitchen, a slight spot in the beautiful decor were the sports direct mugs on a shelf which made us chuckle a little. I plumped for jasmine tea whilst perusing the substantial menu, Tom, shocked that I was breaking the alcohol chain, did the same. The menu was pretty detailed and it took a bit of flicking back and forth to choose, but all the contents were listed well enough. We went for one of the cheaper platters, the soft shell crab, and the california rolls, and after the beef was unfortunately unavailable, we went for something else too, but I can't remember which! We were happy, so very happy, we saw everything prepared before our eyes with rapid skill, whilst our miso soup headed to us on the model train that loops around it. We crammed our plates in the small place between us, and got to work, chopsticks in hand and with plenty of wasabi and picked ginger, on the lovely little place settings they have. The soft shell crab was probably our favourite, so much so that he text we from work in denmark recently in the middle of the night saying he had cravings for soft shell crab sushi and gin! I've been here since to introduce my mum to sushi when I was visiting, and the service and food was just as good (even if my Mum decided sushi wasn't her thing! Haha!) It is pricy though, so something for a treat! read more

Wow. I am very fussy about my sushi and this place doesn't disappoint. The restaurant is kinda touristy Japanese if that makes sense but that's not a criticism and as it is super cute nd elegant still. A lovely place to go for a date. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and attentive yet still polite and unobtrusive. I had to dash off so had to just get a take away and chatted to the waitress while the chefs freshly prepared my sushi. The choice is really good and includes a lot of 'proper' sushi. Not loads of cheese and mayo laden cooked fish and old rice crap peddled by some other places. There were some beautiful platters but I just went for picking a few individual ones and my total came to £11. It tastes super fresh and scummy. As a regular visitor to the Bullring Markets I am surprised I never no them when they were there. Literally the only thing that would make this place better is if they delivered. read more

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Take it from me, I'm allergic to seafood so whenever friends want to go for sushi it's always an awkward moment when I'm scanning the menu looking for something I can eat and won't end up in A&E by the end of the evening. We sat at the bar and had a great view of the chefs preparing sushi - I could see that it looked like a therapeutic process. The food - well I had a choice of tofu, raw beef and avocado. And honestly it was amazing. My friend had sashimi and a few others which I didn't catch the names of. The whole experience from walking in, sitting, soaking up the atmosphere, choosing sushi (if you're a creative person you'll love the menu layout!) and watch it being prepared. The drinks are dear but that's understandable if you have any experience in working in restaurants. I'm so glad I didn't wimp out when my friend suggested sushi. We're both of diets that involve is eating lots of meat and little bread. So this was a great break / treat from our training diets. Everyone needs to go! read more

Perfect sushi salmon! Very fresh! The ambience is great with calm Japanese background music. Save a lot going to Japan.

I finally made it to Sushi Passion after a lot of prompting and I'm glad I did as it offers some of the best Sushi in Birmingham. Plus, there's a train that goes around the counter if you ask the staff nicely. The customer service is good particularly when dealing with strange customers asking about a toy train. There's a good range of sushi available including a vegetarian selection. The platters in particular offer good value and are a good excuse to share. A particular highlight was the cherry blossom tea which is unlimited and lighter than the usually available green tea which is everywhere. read more

The quality of sushi is fairly good, not the best I've ever had but it was definitely still delicious. We had lunch here while it was quite empty, so we enjoyed a nice quiet atmosphere. The only con I would mention is that the menu is a bit confusing, and huge - almost looks like a child's schoolbook. We ordered a roll and instead was given the set at a higher price - but the waitress charged us only for the roll, which was a great relief. Also, the power went out twice while we were there, but quickly went back on. The staff mentioned the building was old and they were doing repairs. Overall, lunch was nice in this little spot. I'll pay another visit when I'm in the area. read more

This is the best sushi in Birmingham. I have been on a couple of different occasions and is my new favourite. It is a very small restaurant and i would defiantly advise booking. The food tastes great and looks incredible! The waitresses and waiters were brilliant, and always on hand. The only negative I have is that the Christmas decorations were tacky and not needed in this type of restaurant. read more

I believe all the sushi sets they amazed me are all around Avocado! Since I visited Sussi Passion for several times, I love to try Avocado with sushi rolls. A little pity thing is that they don't offer any meal dish they are only specialised in sushi making. read more

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Fantastic food, great service and fair priced. Set the standard for sushi restaurants for me and couldn't imagine going anywhere else.

Absolutely the best Sushi, and the Miso soup is amazing. You definitely need to book ahead!! We visited in early December and it was completely full! We ordered the bridge platter with 5 or 6 rolls on it! The four of us devoured it! Delicious!!! read more

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I ate here 4 hours ago and now I have a terrible bout of food poisoning. Whilst I can't be certain that it was this meal that caused it, I haven't eaten anything else in the past couple of days which is likely to be the culprit. But looking past that, the quality of the meal wasn't great. I had a large sashimi platter and miso soup. The soup was tasty and the sashimi was cut well but the fish had little flavour so it may not have been very fresh. The only saving grace was the very polite, attentive and lovely young waiter who remained very gracious despite being constantly and unnecessarily moaned at right in front of me by (what I assume) was the owner/manager. I held high hopes when I saw the authentic decor, but it certainly didn't live up to first impressions. read more

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This is the restaurant I chose to eat at for my birthday. I ordered the traditional Japanese platter and the veg platter. The rice is perfectly cooked and the nigiri pieces are INCREDIBLY large in comparison to other sushi restaurants I've tried in the UK, USA, and Canada combined! The salmon tasted incredibly fresh. I was informed that the fish here is local from the coast and caught the day before. AMAZING. I wish I was able to find a menu online. Also, seating is cramped but I adore the traditional Japanese seating. Other than this, my experience at Sushi Palace was superb. read more

The sashimi is not the most fresh, but for the price you pay it's okay. If you want to be full, ordering a set might be good. But the really tasty sushi's are the small plates (2 sushi's /order). The salmon tataki is bomb read more

I ended up suggesting Sushi Passion for an impromptu Sunday evening out, a great review had just popped up whilst I was yelping and my other half loves sushi. This place is an absolute gem! Tucked away in the Great Western Arcade I had walked passed but never spotted Sushi Passion, and it was perfect for a quiet evening out and a little romance. We sat at the bar so we got to watch all of the sushi being prepared and our food came round on a little train. We opted for a Geisha platter with some miso soup and a beer each. I've tried making miso soup myself out of a packet and it really doesn't compare. The platter was just about enough for us to share, although if you're really hungry I would go for one of the larger options or add on some other dishes. The food was delicious, my first real experiment with sushi and on the good authority of the other half who lived for a year in Japan it was authentic. There are a few options for seating, either at the bar, standard western tables or the style where you take off your shoes and sit cross legged on the floor. If you want a specific seat I would recommend booking in advance. The restaurant is quite small too so I don't think they could accommodate groups larger than 4-6 without notice but they also do take out. Our meal was great value too, and was under £20 a head, it would have been cheaper but the two beers we had were a bit over-priced. Stick to the green tea! All round, great atmosphere, great food and great service. This is definitely going to become a regular stop for us. read more

It had been a while since I'd had sushi and after seeing Sushi Passion on the recommended list for Birmingham, I thought I'd check it out. At first I thought I was in the wrong place as the Arcade is quite deserted in the evening (most businesses are open during the day) but as soon as I was starting to worry, I came across the place I was looking for. I ate at the bar, as even on a Tuesday this place was surprisingly full. The ambiance is perfect--quite, relaxing and has tables with cushions for you to sit while eating on the floor (asian style!)...The service is excellent, when I asked for water the waitress recommended warm water, which is so strange because I enjoy drinking warm water but feel weird asking for it at restaurants. In any case, I sipped my warm water while taking the place in and watching various sushis being prepared. I ordered a sushi platter, which had a great variety of sushi. I was very happy with this platter and was so full I wasn't able to finish!! The sushi is of high quality is artfully presented. My bill came around 25 GBP was was well worth it!! I'll be returning again! read more

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It was really lovely to try new types of vegetable sushi and I had a good selection to choose from. It was really yummy and reasonably priced. I also really liked the authenticity of the seating and removal of shoes to create a lovely Japanese atmosphere. My only complaint was that the fruit salad was overpriced for how small it was. read more

Loved it here, it's small really small but that just makes it better. Got a seat at the bar, in the middle of which you see your food being prepared, and there's a train set which brings it to you (unfortunately not working on my visit). Food was gorgeous, a real delight. Can't recommend this place highly enough. read more

Fresh sushi, nicely presented, and delicious. The miso soup was fantastic as well. As a Pole, I was also tickled by the fact that it was all run by fellow Poles :D read more

Love this place, best sushi in central Birmingham. Always fresh always well prepared.

I came here with a group of friends, we had book a large table which had a large party sitting in it, about to order dessert. We waited 30 minutes before actually sitting down and were asked to wait outside. I did feel for the party before as it was someone's birthday and they wanted to give a cake etc and instead were rushed out of the restaurant before downing their cake as the managers had clearly overbooked. I am normally a cold person but it was swelteringly hot in the restaurant, there was no ventilation or air conditioning!! I found the service abrupt and to be frank a little rude. Ordering sushi can be difficult and its hard to know what rolls contain what, most of the ingredients are written in their japanese names, which I did not understand and when I enquired the waiters weren't sure either. There was no allergens guide so if you are allergic to anything this is a big no no. If you would not like a sauce (for example due to an allergy or any other ingredient) they won't change it or adjust it. I'm not vegetarian but there really is not much for you guys to eat here I'm afraid, well you can have a cucumber roll and some miso soup! It bewildered me that they had the nerve to charge what they do for the quality of service they provide. If I had a menu with appropriate language they I could order better and preferably with an allergens guide so I knew which items were not for me.I felt like I was just trying to be safe eating there and not really enjoying my experience. I also question the freshness of the food I ordered something as it seemed the only dish that looked familiar to me and to be honest I was so sick of trying to figure out the menu that I would have picked anything, yes I was sucked into to buying a set because it seemed better value. I wonder if this is true now. The cost of a portion of sashmi was £11-14 and really is the price I would expect to pay in fine-dining /Michellin starred restaurants - that is very expensive for 5 small pieces of fish. The rolls call be up to £13-16 each depending on the type you order and nigiri £5-7 for two pieces. The food came in literally less than 5 minutes, the restaurant was full and I was shocked it could have been made that quickly in addition to a very large platter of rolls, nigiri and sashimi that my other friends ordered. I wondered if these had been pre-made, and if so when? The food was ok but spoilt by the heat which really is a big no-no with raw fish!. The wasabi was good quality, however in terms of accompaniments that's it. To be honest I have had better sushi at itsu or any other basic chain japanese restaurant on the High street. My stomach hurts today, I feel ill and I have a pounding headache (I did not drink alcohol). I think that says it all. This was not only a waste of money but also a big let down for me and now I'm ill!! Visited May 2016 read more

I'm going to keep it simple. Best Sushi in Birmingham.

Oh wow the Sushi here is amazing!! Really authentic food and decor!

I used to get my sushi fix at this place when it was in the indoor market, I always hoped that this business would have the opportunity to upsize and open till late. I'm purely writing this review just to express my happiness at seeing that the business is doing well! Because the sushi is AMAZING, I really appreciate the amount of detail and presentation they put into their food and the great quality of fish used. There is very little variety in terms of food in the Birmingham town centre area, so this place is truly welcomed. I've had sushi in many different countries and this tiny little bar in the Birmingham indoor market beat them all. I will definitely be frequenting this place once I'm back in the city. My only concern is I hope the prices don't go too high! Well done Sushi Passion!!! read more