One of the best sushi experiences I've ever had. High quality offerings with the perfect balance of rice and taste. *They upon request can rice pad your sushi order with sushi rice for no additional cost* Today I ordered their spicy tuna and salmon Don (yummy on rice). I also ordered an Ebi sunomono. You can choose to sit by the bar to admire the many figurines behind the glass or the food as it arrived to the tables around you. I wish I lived nearer so that I can certainly visit again. Food was fantastic. read more

This place never lets us down! Super fresh, fast and friendly service. Kuronaga roll Is a must try! read more

One of my top picks for sushi in Vancouver! This is truly a hidden gem that you HAVE to try out if you're in Burnaby! Wide selection of specialty rolls, all of which are great quality. The sushi is always fresh and served very quickly. My top 2 favourite rolls are the Awesome Roll and the Sunshine Roll, definitely recommend them. The staff is also very friendly and makes the effort of saying goodbye to each and every customer. Overall an amazing shop and one that is exceptional every single time! read more

Have I found a hidden gem? Like seriously found a gem that no one else has found? I contemplated not posting this review in case others discover that Sushimoto is 100x better than Sushi Garden down the road, but I can't help it, Sushimoto is great! Great customer service. My tea was refilled every 10 minutes. The food came at the right pace (aka not too fast so you know its premade and not too slow that you prob die from hunger). Fresh sashimi - salmon, tuna belly, hamachi, sweet shrimp were all to die for. The oyster motoyaki was yummy, so was the scallop one, which I would order again. The common rolls are a no go - they were really small and not too memorable, but the special rolls, you'll have to try! I will come again very soon! read more

Sushimoto - Rainbow roll - Japanese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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The restaurant has a Japanese feel to it and very cool displays. The food is pretty average. Nothing stands out that would make us want to come back. They're 7 of us and we all share the same opinion... we weren't impressed nor disappointed. Service was ok, we got a trainee so we didn't expect much! read more

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This place is adorable all around. Came here a few weeks ago with a girlfriend of mine for some sushi one on one girl date. The first thing that I noticed is the cups that we were served our tea in. It was so kwaii and cute with animated characters on it. This won my heart right out of the gate. I love cute things. I ordered the avocado roll and cucumber roll without mayo and a side of tempura. The rolls were loose and crumbled, therefore, had to eat with my fingers. No biggy and my GF didn't judge me for not using chopsticks. The tempura was falling apart. The batter didn't properly adhere to the yam but it was still good. The service was slower than what I am initially accustomed to, however, with good company the time passed. 10 more minutes and I am sure that the both of us would've been hangry. read more

Honestly I love the food in here, but I absolutely hate how long they take to make the food. I ordered a couple of nigiris for take out and my order took 40 mins. I arrived and it was still not done and I see that the restaurant is only half full. If they are short staffed, they need to hire more chefs. Cuz nobody wants to wait that long for a couple of nigiris, I can't even imagine how long it would take if I were to order more. read more

My first time here tonight. I called and made reservations. Luckily we got a table this place is quite busy. What we ordered big eye red tuna, salad, salmon and unagi nigiri, zaru soba, tai flower and ebi sunomono. First off the salad is the best salad I have ever eaten! I will definately be back just for the salad! All the seafood was fresh and delicious. The zaru soba was pretty standard and well made. Service was very fast and efficient. Both waitresses were great. Highly recommend sushimoto! Its also right next to holdom skytrain. read more

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Found my new fave sushi joint in Burnaby! Don't know why I've not heard more buzz about this place and why it's taken me so long to finally try it. They're located right at the bottom of Holdom Skytrain station. This isn't the typical Korean run Japanese restaurant with the same standard fare on the menu and sub standard quality food. Their menu is a little more extensive offering aburi and also other creative rolls. The only reason I'm a repeat consumer of sushi garden (and usually for take out only) is for their Alaska rolls (my fave) and I think I've found a place that does a much better version of it, finally! The Alaska roll here is a must order, it comes nearly wrapped on a bed of salad with their ginger ponzu sauce. Also must order is their Spicy Tofu Mayo, which is a deep fried tofu with avocado and tomatoes in a mayo masago sauce. We also had their uni sashimi which was well presented, sweet and fresh along with an order or salmon aburi. All pretty good. The prices are higher than the sushi garden type joint but still affordable and worth it given the quality. I didn't snap any pics today as I was in and out for a quick biz lunch but trust me, their presentation is on point and the food tastes even better. Go check them out! It's worth the visit. read more

Food is amazing. Cool atmosphere. Decent service :) oh did I mention food is awesome? Love their vegas roll, alaska roll, bbq roll and holdom sushi. Yummmm read more

Sushimoto - Menu with pictures. - Japanese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Been here for my first time today with two business colleagues. Enjoyed several plates of Sashimi and sushi rolls. Everything was perfectly fresh and super tasteful. Also enjoyed a seaweed salad and a cup of soup. Everything was amazing!!! read more

This place is super convenient (driving and by public transit), has great service, and great food and selection. Located next to the Starbucks near Holdom Skytrain. I had the Chirashi, Tai Flower, some Aburi sushi, Awesome Roll and Vegas Roll. All the fish was extremely fresh and the meat to rice ratio was really nice, not too much, not too little. The aburi was the highlight of the meal - can't beat flame seared fish on rice. It was similar to Miku's and definitely fulfilled a craving I've been having for some time now. Service is really nice and the server was really helpful with suggestions. The restaurant itself is really cozy and a great place to take your family or for a casual business lunch or meal. Food is really fast. I usually get takeout just because it's convenient. My only thing that I'm slightly disappointed about is how it is really fusion-ey, the rolls are good, but I think the sauces they use are a bit overpowering with all the fresh ingredients they use. read more

I don't know why I haven't written a review about this sushi joint yet because every time I come here, I'm floored by how good the food and service are. My husband and I discovered this gem online one rainy night when we were craving sushi and wanted to stay local (in North Burnaby). I'm really picky when it comes to sushi, so by god when I took my first bite into their wild sockeye salmon sashimi, I was blown away by how fresh it was! We tried a few more dishes, notably the Tuna Tataki, Red Hot Chili Roll, Vegetable Tempura Roll and Mad for Garlic Gyozas and knew we'd return over again. Everything I've eaten so far is so tasty that I don't need to drench it in soya sauce. While Sushi Moto is a tad more expensive than Sushi Garden located further west on Lougheed Highway, you do get fresh and innovative eats for your cash. A bonus is the super friendly staff and sushi chefs who never forget to thank you when you leave the restaurant with a full belly. read more

Yummy, yum, yum... great food and service. price is mid range and well worth going out of my way. Yes I recommend this place to you as I would to my friends. I think I'll take my friends there for my Bday:) read more

Sushimoto - Moderation is good - Japanese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

When we first stepped inside this restaurant, we were greeted with smiles. The staff were friendly except for one snobby, non-smiling, waitress. There were 3 of us in our party and it was not busy at all. There was another table but with 4 people and thats it. So we were very hungry and ordered 3 of their sushi/rolls and an unagi don. It took sooo long before we got our food (around 20-25 mins i think?). Not only was it slow, by the time we finished one set of sushi, we'd have to wait for the next one because they havent served all of our dishes yet. Lets just say the time intervals of each dish arriving at our table is about 5-10mins. Now thats a long waiting time! we even had to share our dishes because even when I already have my sushi, the others didnt have theirs yet so I gave some of mine to ease their hunger. So the food was slow to arrive. What else? The sushi was warm! :( Its not supposed to be, right? Because it's suppose to be fresh! It didnt taste fresh at all. And my unagi don? Didnt taste good at all! I was really disappointed. The microwavable unagi from T&T supermarket tastes waaay better than this. Plus, they didnt serve it hot. It was already getting cold and it seemed like it was not freshly cooked. It was not hot and the texture was just weird. The sushi, again, was warm and didnt taste as good as other normal sushi joints. The sauce was good though. But overall, not good. Even when I was really hungry, it didnt taste that good. I was really digging through, looking for good things about the food that we ordered. The only good thing I can think of is that they gave us a complimentary dish with 3 pieces of spring rolls. Now those springrolls were hot and fresh. I like the place, it's neat and clean. Good staff, good service. Bathrooms are clean and accessible as well. It has a good location. Good effort. BUT in my experience, warm sushi, cold unagi. Boo :(. And slow service when it comes to bringing our food. The snobby waitress even brought us the wrong sushi (was for a different table) and our friendly waitress had to get it from our table and bring it to the right one. Oh and I thought it was a bit pricey too compared to other places I've been. 3 dishes of sushi & one unagi don = $48. I get to eat much more delicious and filling food in other places for below $30. We left the place still feeling hungry. At least they gave us good service. Not superb and not the best service but its alright and friendly. read more

Every time Deedmonton* visits Vancouver, we are always on a mission to find some delicious and swimmingly fresh salmon sashimi for them. Every time we feel like we should wow them with our sushi to lure them to move here. Although Edmonton is only perhaps 1h26m flight, we don't see our dear friends nearly enough. And as much that we have contemplated a life in the burbs where houses cost less than $300K, the mountains, Pacific Ocean, and fair weather is hard to give up. Anyways, we ended up at Sushimoto Burnaby - next to the Holdom Skytrain Station off of Lougheed Highway. Sushimoto is a small Japanese Restaurant decor with action figures and a few tables. We suggest making reservations as it does get extremely busy. The prices here are fair and the portions vary. We began meal planning to make things more efficient and as a reminder that we don't forget anything. Uni Ikura Don Rice Bowl 15: We suggest ordering this vs a Uni Sashimi since 4 piece Uni costs $10. You get 4 pieces in the Don plus a bed of Ikura roe and rice. Sounds like a no brainer for $5 extra dollars. Salmon Don: eight full sized salmon sashimi with a big hearty bowl of sushi rice. Please don't tell my fiance I'm cheating of my carb-free day! That's our secret! Red Hot Chili Roll: chopped scallop roll with spicy tuna on top with green onion, spicy mayo and spicy sauce Rich Green Roll: Unagi roll with avocado, wasabi tobiko on top, wasabi mayo and unagi sauce Seared Salmon oshizushi: Fans of battera sushi will enjoy both the seared salmon and seared saba Oshi Sushi. Albeit not Miku Restaurant and Minami Restaurant, it is still pretty tasty. Both has a nice sear and fresh flavors. Negitoro Roll 3.50: chopped toro and green onions always is my go to roll. I would prefer a little more greens. Beef Tataki: I like a good bloody raw beef without all the ribbons. *Edmonton, Canada in the dead of winter read more

Sushimoto is one of the restaurants that provides you with a traditional feel of a Japanese restaurant, with a modern twist. The modern twist comes from their display of toy figures of some Japanese comic books and also some athletes. When you walk in, you are greeted by the sushi chefs as the waitress seats you. Keep in mind that because this is a small restaurant, so do expect to wait for a long time. I would usually order their salmon sashimi because it is usually what I want when it comes to recovery from a hard workout. A sweet bonus is that they would give you a small bowl of rice for free if you ask. (It even says it on the menu.) While the bowl is small enough to feed a baby, it is still considerate that they were willing to give extra food for free. They also fancy some sushi rolls, maki rolls and other combinations. They also have beer and soju for purchase. While this is a great restaurant for me personally due to being able to recover quickly, this is one of the restaurants that is great when you want to spend the night with great sushi and alcohol with friends before heading home to have a break for the weekend. Advantages: Right beside Holdom Skytrain Station Great for takeout too + .5 star for the free rice read more

Came here for dinner last night with a few friends. This was my second visit, but I already had a very good impression from when I got the Lunch Special Chirashi Don for takeout a while back. It's very good value for what you're getting! Everything else on the menu is moderately priced. For last night, we ordered a bunch of items to share between the three of us: - Aburi salmon oshizushi (seated salmon pressed sushi) - Aburi saba oshizushi - Aburi toro steak nigiri - Las Vegas roll - Spicy chopped scallop roll - California roll - Takoyaki - Ika karaage (fried squid) - Salmon cheek While everything was done very well (to quote my friend, "I haven't had anything that I didn't love!), the highlights for me were definitely the aburi salmon, aburi toro, and Las Vegas roll. Yes, I am a huge fan of anything aburi!! Service was very attentive as well, the servers came by several times to refill our teas and water without us having to flag them down, despite them being very busy with other diners and takeout on a Friday night. They were very pleasant and helpful when we had any questions, and very patient as well since we stayed quite a long time. No one rushed us out the door. If you want something to drink, my friends recommend a can of sake. Since I don't like alcohol, I didn't try it but they both liked it! read more

I would give this restaurant a rating of 3 stars. The food was decent but not superb. I ordered a Las Vegas Roll and Red Hot Chilli Roll and BOTH sushi rolls "collapsed" before I could pick them up. There was way too much sauce for both of the rolls that I couldn't really enjoy the sushi itself. The sushi rolls were not unique. For example, if Sushimoto was going to go for that style, they would perhaps torch the baked spicy tuna from the Las Vegas roll in front of the customers. That is, if they were going for that fancy high-end Japanese restaurant type of style. Our rolls were an average of $10 each (6 pieces) which was quite expensive given that there were other Japanese restaurants nearby. Not worth it. However, what I liked about the restaurant was the decor. It was nice with comfortable chairs and big lanterns hanging from the ceiling. At the sushi bar, you could see Japanese figurines in display cases. read more

Prices are rather expensive and the food portions are very small. The smallest scallop rolls I've ever had in Burnaby! After spending $60 between 3 people we left still hungry! The food quality has gone down from previous visits -- So it's not really worth returning to anymore. The service was good though, servers always made sure our tea cups were full. read more

The Atmosphere: Before getting to the food, a quick bit on everything else. Starting off with the lighting; it is quite dark, and unfortunately not in a good way. The moment you walk into the restaurant, it gives off a sense of struggle between different styles. The high ceilings, dim lighting, and concrete walls give off a modern, almost deconstructive-esque flair, yet the miniature figurines and imitation samurai swords underneath the sushi bar and mounted on one of the walls scream of something complete different. On top of everything, there seems to be a wood (could be fake) section where the bathrooms are, and the sushi bar itself gives off an eerie florescent glow that emanates from the kitchen... Completely throwing the lighting out of balance. Plus there is a refrigerator in the middle of nowhere. However my biggest pet peeve was the tea. Long story short, it was not hot... At all. Lukewarm at best, and it was more than once. Every time our tea was refilled, it was lukewarm. More of a personal issue here, but seriously... Is it so hard to bring out some hot tea...? The Food: To sum it up in one sentence (or a couple of phrases glued together)... Slow service, overpriced for its location, and mediocre food at best. Service was quite slow the night I ate here, and if this is a sushi place right underneath a Skytrain station, you would think that it would be faster for patrons on the run but looking for a quick bite. The place wasn't packed, and there seemed to be more than enough staff to handle faster serve times, but apparently not. I ordered a Spicy Salmon Sashimi Don, and Annael ordered a simple Udon. When our food finally came, and not to be rude or anything, but it really should be called, "A-little-bit-of-sushi-rice-with-salmon-sashmi-on-top-doused-with-sriracha-sauce". It might just be me, but the so called "spice" had a striking, almost uncanny resemblance to sriracha Isauce... in terms of colour, texture, smell, and taste; go figure. In all honesty, it was an acceptable portion of rice if we were counting exactly how much starch intake a healthy person should consume in one sitting, but for a sushi joint underneath a Skytrain station charging that much for that little? It just isn't worth it. The Udon itself was nothing spectacular, and it didn't have that bouncy texture that Udon noodles usually have, almost like it was overcooked and became mushy in the process. We had also ordered some Agedashi Tofu as a starter... Which didn't come until halfway through our meal. Again, nothing special, quite bland, and the bonito flakes didn't flutter like they usually do (you'll know what I mean if you've had bonito flakes before)... I don't know what that means exactly, but it doesn't seem like it would be anything positive. Overall: I don't have too many things to say about this place, we were more focused on finishing our meal as quickly as possible because we wanted to leave. The service itself is not terrible, but average. Food is mediocre and not worth the price; plus since the walls are concrete (and most likely the ceiling as well), there is no cell phone reception inside the restaurant. Final Thoughts: I feel like I'm just repeating myself at this point, so let's break it down in point form. - Slow service - Overpriced for what it is - Mediocre food - No cell phone reception - Confusing interior design and lighting At least we didn't get food poisoning after? - Malffej From my "food bite" on my blog: http://ffejiebytes.com/2014/01/06/food-bites-sushimoto/ read more

If you like roll sushi, this is one of the best places for them. If you've been to Japan you'll know that roll sushi like this shop are not in the sense of tradition, but neither are dynamite rolls, BC rolls or California rolls which are all non-Japanese creations. Nevertheless I love those too. The rolls here are well decorated and taste just as pretty and fresh. We mainly had rolls and a plate of their delux sushi which included many varieties I had been accustomed to while living in Japan. Not all their assortments were "fresh" but I'd be hard pressed to find any venue that could serve "Japanese" grade non standard sashimi like Tai and Kampachi outside of Japan. The Uni and Ebi were very good though. Service was prompt and courteous even though we were a large group of 16. Pricing is decent and of course washroom was clean! I'll be back for more rolls! read more

First impressions are good. Great to be able to sit out side, as they have a few tables. Working lunch with laptops and all went quite good. Salmon cream cheese roll was excellent. read more

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I've been going to Sushi Moto for about 3 years and haven't written a review yet, but it's one of my & my family's favourite restaurants. We had a regular sushi joint for a number of years, and when they moved, we floated around the Burnaby-Vancouver area looking for a new regular place- and have been thrilled with Sushi Moto ever since. I bring family, friends, my boss & coworkers, visiting relatives, anyone I'd like to dine with. The atmosphere is small, and could be perceived as dimly lit. It's a dark-wood interior and north-facing so light doesn't penetrate glaringly through the big picture windows. We like all the toys & figurines in display cases, it has a fun hip vibe. The servers are always courteous and accommodating of any requests or allergies, and are prompt and sweet! Meals can be as expensive as you make them with specialty rolls or dishes. We have comfortably fed 6 people dinner for 80$, or spend 40$ on a lavish meal for 2. The food is always excellent. Very fresh ingredients, and the busier they are around Lunch & Dinner the higher, faster, fresher turnover of ingredients. And on days when a certain dish may not be at its freshest, the chefs have been courteous enough to advise us "maybe not today". That's integral service! We'll be returning to Sushi Moto on a regular basis for as long as they have us! read more

3.5. The sushi was fresh and the prices are decent. Portion sizes are quite big, so that is a plus. The only negative is that the food took a long time to come out and when we went the restaurant was not very busy. Tough to find parking as well, we might come back if in the area. read more

I really only come here for the salmon Aburi. (Oshizushi on menu) it's really good. I've tried some other stuff like the OnionS roll and that's pretty good but it's a small roll. I tried the Moto negitoro and it was awful. The tuna was like canned tuna and inside was freezing cold. I also tried the seared scallop nigiri and it wasn't for me. When I order something seared I expect it to have a good sear to it and this was lightly seared on one end only and otherwise pretty cold, not even remotely room temp. Also the menu says the Oshizushi was $10 but my bill said $13 which was rather disappointing because I'd rather be told ahead of time even if it wasn't a big deal. No one wants surprises on their bill. read more

Sushimoto - Salmon Aburi/ Oshizushi $13.00 4/5 stars - Japanese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Decent sashimi for a fair price and complimentary sushi rice is nice. The Saba is not as flavorful as other places in town, and the toro steak nigiri was certainly not worth $2.50. Their Organic Alaska roll is soaked in a sour salad dressing and I would advise everyone to stay away. I quite liked the amusement roll but the volcano roll tasted very greasy. read more

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Close to home and consistently good! Well presented, good flavours. Need a bigger kitchen for more cooked stuff though. Come here for quality sushi sashimi and while they are limited in what they can do for cooked stuff, what they can do is quite good. Sometimes I wish they had a bigger cooked menu. read more

I can't believe I've only discovered this sushi joint! My boyfriend and I came here on a Friday after work and it was definitely busy. We waited around 15 minutes for bar seating and ate in a hurry because we were trying to make it to bonus balls at Burnaby Mountain for the driving range. I'd say this place is pretty darn good. Our sashimi tasted REALLY fresh which was a nice change from the typical Sushi Garden. Our sushi was made very well and I was especially happy with my seared toro (although I usually am a pretty happy gal if I have my toro). Pricing could've been better. I suppose you get what you pay for since the food was really good. We tried out the seared pressed sushi so those alone were $13 per order. I suppose that's OK when you compare it with Miku/Minami pricing. The pressed sushi was good too - it's not exactly as good as Miku/Minami, but it'll do! I prefer the less fancy anyhow if it's just a regular Friday night. Service was a bit slow but understandably since it was so busy there. Everything always seems slower when you're in a rush! We were in and out within an hour which was good (we absolutely inhaled our food) and proceeded to golf quite uncomfortably with very full (but happy) bellies. I'll definitely be back. read more

Not worth it. Overpriced for what you get. Sure some of the speciality rolls were large, but at a price of over $10/roll. Although it appears to be authentic Japanese, all the staff were Korean. Came here on a Sunday right when they opened at 1130am. Dragon boy ordered udon and they told him that it wasn't ready yet so he had to order something else. Although a table came 10 minutes after us and also ordered udon and they were able to get it. Boo I had a lunch special with miso soup, sunomono and one roll. Wasn't the greatest. Expected more from a lunch special and found it quite boring and unsatisfying. Couldn't even bother to take a photo. Better off going to sushi garden or sushi California. Better value and better food. read more

I liked the atmosphere. This is the nicest-looking sushi restaurant (most interesting decoration) that I've been to in the Vancouver area. I really liked the oshizushi. Moto signature roll was good too (lots of sauce). Also had a negitoro roll and chirashi sushi. $42 plus tip for two people. read more

Well sorry to say they served my sashimi on a black fan-shaped plate that was obviously dirty inside all the corners. The old dirt could be removed with a bit of a scrub- I just wanted to make sure it wasn't the finish that had worn away. Some of the grime was actually crusty dried on food. I'm disgusted. I thought this place was great last time we came here. What else is getting past the the kitchen?? read more

We keep coming back here because it's nearby - but it'd be worth a trip for their delicious Holdom Roll. Try it! Salmon and jalapeno are delicious together. Trust me. read more

Thought they were Japanese run but to my surprise, it is a little higher end Korean-run sushi restaurant. The portions are smaller, dishes are fancier, prices are a bit higher as well. Quality is there too so I'm not really complaining. Oh one complaint: their chairs are really uncomfy... read more

We came in after 2 hours of bowling just next door at REVS bowling and the food was pretty good! We ordered a Dragon Roll and a sushi combo, the rolls came and they tasted really fresh! The service was great and she was fast! The sushi came pretty quickly as well. I'll have to try their sashimi next time I go! read more

Deeeeeelicous. If you like lookin at little action figure dolls of Bruce Lee while you eat, then this place is for you. read more

Sushimoto - Japanese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

My girlfriend and I have been here twice around 9pm on two separate Fridays and it's usually busy with a small wait that's worth it. There's free parking at the meters after 8pm and it's easy to access from the Holdom Skytrain. Their sushi is fresh. We like the tuna tataki, Saba oshi and some of their specialty rolls, such as the Las Vegas roll. The service is good and they have some unique decorations: fish shaped soy sauce dishes, bear shaped soy sauce containers and figurines of famous people. My girlfriend actually prefers it over kishimoto because of the better prices, good quality, more relaxed-student-crowd and lower wait times. read more

Another great experience at Sushimoto! (Full review and close up photos on the blog: http://bundoru.wordpress.com/2014/05/20/van-sushimoto/) They've got tasty rolls, unique appetizers, friendly service, and beautiful presentation. Sashimi is very fresh and they don't skim on ingredients. We even got a plate of complimentary salmon sashimi at the end of the meal! Overall, its worth exactly what you pay, despite some dishes being on the med-high end. The presentation is definitely a highlight and it's a great place to bring a few friends. The place is quite small so make reservations and try to sit near the window as it is a bit dim as well. For some reason, my phone has very poor service every time we're here, but aside from that I will be returning and recommending to friends. Recommendations: - MAKE A RESERVATION (they are always very busy) - Agedashi Tofu - Gomaae Salad (if you like your veggies a bit sweet, try this!) - Star Roll (if you like mango) - DO NOT try the udon (just a big soggy mess) read more

Although it's not very authentic, they present creative and unique rolls. They have subpar service but it has a nice atmosphere, thus a good place to go for a casual lunch or dinner with some friends. Their toro nigiri was delicious and I find that most of their sashimi is very fresh~ Note: There is limited parking as it is located beside the holdom skytrain station. It is quite busy on Friday nights so there is usually a 20-30 minute wait. Now that wouldn't be that bad, but they have limited waiting space inside, so you might have to wait outside or pop by the Starbucks right beside. read more

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Was looking for a place to eat somewhere along the skytrain line. I arrived before my friend but was told they would seat me when my friend arrived. Sushimoto does have 6 dining room style chairs lined up against the walls of the very tiny lobby area to sit at but the chairs were actually uncomfortable. Grateful Starbucks was next door as I enjoyed their outdoor seating while waiting for my friend to arrive. We were seated immediately. The menu is massive. Don't expect to find bento boxes on the dinner menu as there were none to be found. The waitress was rather off-putting. She came to the table with menus and when I asked for tea she said "you want tea before your meal?" Yes I do, thank you very much! Then we asked for water and she said "one tea, one water?". No! We would both like water AND tea. Her lack of proper waiting etiquette was evident throughout our meal. Her poor waitress skills were the only damper on what was otherwise a delicious meal. I ordered the chicken karage, a tuna sashimi and the california roll topped with smoked salmon. OMG! The latter was like an explosion of flavour in my mouth. Unbelievably delicious, unlike any other type of sushi roll I've ever tasted. The chicken karage was the best I've ever had anywhere. Nice petite pieces of deep fried chicken, drizzled in just a wee bit of teriyaki sauce. All totaled my meal was around $12. Every single item is ordered separately at Sushimoto. My friend ordered miso soup, salad, fried tofu, tuna sashimi and a roll and the meal totaled $20. The presentation was exemplary and the pottery dishes that each was served on was appreciated. This was a great meal (despite the less than mediocre waitress) and I will definitely eat at Sushimoto again. read more