Seemed like fresh tasting inredients and textures, but the taste were a lesser than enjoyable experience, compared to other similar sushi places (I've never been to a fancy sushi restaurant, so I'm not comparing to those).
I tried the "Vancouver" Maki, which had: smoked salmon, avocado, light cream cheese, and sesame seeds on the outside of the rice. It was actually very dull and unpleasant to feel and taste a brick of pure cream cheese in each bite :( It completely drowned away the taste and texture of the fish, and made the entire texture mushy because of the avocado texture next to it. Needed less cream cheese, and instead of it being just plain, the cream cheese should be mixed with seasoning, like spicy sriracha sauce would have suficed. Not ordering this again...
Also tried their "California Classic" Maki :kani kama, avocado, cucumber, light mayo, and sesame seeds on the outside of it's rice layer. This was very dull tasting compared to the way other low grade sushi restaurants make their california rolls. They didn't put any egg in it, which I felt it really needed that extra kick of saltyness that would have brought to help the other ingredients spring up together. The cucumber was the best part, because it was the only taste that stood out really. The "crab" in it was ok, but the entire thing together was lacking, and I won't be ordering that again.
I also ordered their seaweed salad, which is usually a favorite of mine in every sushi restaurant. It tasted dull, and a bit soggy instead of the usual fresh and crispy wetness other places make it. They don't put enough seasoning or chili in it, so it didn't satisfy my favorite craving :(
Their menu in their restaurant does not give their available choices any justice. Looking at their online menu now, they have some very interesting choices that are shined more there, yet seemed like rubbish on their in-location menu :( I regretfully ignored those as they didn't jump out enough.
Costed me 21$, I gave a 3$ tip at the counter when I paid because their debit machine offered the choice to tip. That was strange, since it their garbage had a place for customers to put their empty trays ontop like they're suppose to clear out their own table... I didn't do that since I already gave a tip, which was just a little over 14%. Eventhough I paid at the counter, the employee still brought my food to my table. However, for what I paid, this was still too expensive for this level of sushi. I should have opted for the all-you-can-eat sushi a few blocks away if I knew I would need to spend around 20$ for a regular sushi meal here.
They didn't give me enough wasabi paste. Enough soy sauce though, but I didn't appreciate it being in a to go package. I didn't mind that they didn't give me pink pickled ginger, just regular "white", which means to me less food coloring, so I was happy with that.
I didn't go to the bathroom, but the place seemed clean and very modern. Their tables were way to high for their seats, so it was awkward for me to eat with my food above my chest, but at least the couch wall seats were comfortable.
I saw the customer near me order the "sushi burrito". I think that was a fantastic idea but I don't regret not getting it, because it's just one "sandwich". For that price, it's not worth it to me. They should add a cheap bowl of asian soup of the day to that, and make it a combo for that price in a place like this. If they're just going to be serving one burrito, than it ought to be similar to the price of one hamburger in a fast food place, which on average is around 5-7$... instead of the 12-14$ they offered. You don't get an entire filet of fish in any of them, so they shouldn't be charging this high price. I've tried a mexican burrito in an actual restaurant before, and they served me it with filet mignion meat inside. That dish was a full dish; complete with side dishes, which was just a couple of bucks more than what this place charges for 1 sushi burrito alone, yet they managed to add in a hell of alot of beef... so when I look at the market, I can understand why this place (sushi shop) was empty when I went in.
(Looking at the other reviews here, I noticed that there are people who are paying over 30$ for their sushi meal here... No way lol They're dumb lol This isn't a real restaurant (yet, hopefully!) This is just slightly above cafeteria level, yet still below all-you-can-eat taste. This place doesn't know how to combine ingredients, they're just throwing random items together. I say there's potential here because at least it's not stale. They have all they need, just have to get a good head to put it all together right... suggestion: since you have good ingredients, but don't know how to put them together... then let customers order their own customs rolls, since you make them fresh anyways!)
Cheerful and polite employees.
Nice looking place.
Fast service.
Fresh ingredients.
Needs better management on organizing their menu. read more