I've been eating here for years. I love their lunch options. Usually very good service and all…read moreoptions are tasty.

It was one of the restaurants that are highly rated in Ottawa. Was actually pretty disappointed…read more There was not enough servers in the restaurant, so there was quite a bit of delay and try to get your order or the bill It is actually pretty hard to read, because there were a few items that I really really enjoyed and then a few items that I really did not enjoy, leaving me with a mixed review. The handrail, I thought was quite substantial and will filled with lots of fresh tuna. The vegetable tempura was a great selection and portion. I did find some items pretty disappointing. For example, the chicken karage was more or less deep fried chicken nuggets from a freezer bag. Experience and atmosphere with a little bit lacklustre. The sushi I found very average, and I would say is too expensive for the price

In my books, this place was just OK. It should be noted that this was my first time having sushi in…read moreOttawa, and this place is supposed to be the best sushi place here. I've had sushi plenty in Vancouver and Toronto, and this place was disappointing in comparison (even to Toronto sushi). I think AYCE sushi is more popular in Ottawa. This is one of the few places that do a la carte. I found the prices to be a bit expensive for what you get. 3 of us shared a sushi and sashimi party tray. It came to around $30 a person, and was quoted on the menu to be for about 3-4 people. I would say it's barely enough for 3 very small people, let alone 4. It did not come with miso soup or salad. The quality of the sushi was nothing to be amazed about. Although it was probably a bit better than AYCE, I think for the prices, I'd expect better quality sushi. If I had to, I'd choose AYCE sushi over this in Ottawa. Also, in terms of authenticity, I think this place is Chinese owned. It is a small establishment, so if you want to be sure you get a table, I'd recommend reservations. There is street parking available on Somerset. I likely won't be back, and will definitely try my hardest to persuade my friends to go elsewhere if they want to come back.

Food was good. The sushi may have slightly too much rice in each piece but it was fresh and tasty…read more The tempura dish is very light and portion size is good. Service was good and we booked a table before their big party reservations comes in about an hour later. Dining hall was clean and tidy without feeling crowded. I would go back again.

The food is authentic, traditional Nepalese cuisine that is rare to find in Toronto. Everything was…read moredelicious and full of authentic flavors. The service was very warm and welcoming, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. A wonderful place to experience genuine Nepalese food and hospitality. Highly recommended!

Everest Cuisine is very casual, informal, and friendly, but that simply adds to its charm. And of…read morecourse the food is delicious. While we sometimes order entrees at Nepalese restaurants, more often we order a variety of momos and various appetizers to get maximum flavor input. Momo options here are only chicken or vegetable, but you can order them prepared 4 different ways. And if you're really in the mood for them - like we were - you can get the platter of 20. The beverage list is straightforward: waters, sodas, hot green tea, and mango lassis. Dining here was a very satisfying experience in many ways.

Loving this tiny joint. It is a shared space with another restaurant, so when you enter, head…read morestraight instead of to the right. Menu is what you'd expect for a sushi restaurant. The gals running the restaurant are wonderful to deal with. They seem to have a fairly steady traffic for takeout. The sushi is perfect: wonderfully fresh, and well presented. Decor is utilitarian. But with seating for about four at a high counter, atmosphere is simply not what you're there for.

Very good, fresh and reasonably priced. Ordered ahead and the pick up was ready when requested…read more Staff friendly and efficient.

No sit in. This is take out only. Really good, really quick service…read more We dropped in and they have big menus with photos. Your order by number. And the food came out in like ten minutes even though she said It could be 20. Super nice service. They are still serving with barriers and hand sanitizer. There's no photos inside. But I promise it's very clean. There's chairs inside to wait. Food was great. We will likely use them again.

Gourmet Sushi is a takeout/delivery only restaurant, no dine-in space whatsoever. I found out about…read morethis place while walking around on my lunch hour, re-exploring the area, since I was working at a different location for the past few years (the businesses in the Byward Market and Lowertown have changed a lot in the last few years, but that's another story). Their sushi is delicious, especially for takeout sushi. I decided to get a platter for dinner for my husband and I. I got their Maki Platter A, which is 36 pieces for $47.95. You get 8 pieces of California, 8 pieces of Spicy Salmon, 10 pieces of Dynamite and 10 pieces of Orange Dragon. UberEats was having a special where if you spend $40 or more you save $11. So I ordered through UberEats for pick up and saved $11 :) Note that with this deal you pay taxes on the regular price and then get $11 off the post-tax total. It took about 25 minutes and pick up was quick. Staff were nice. The rolls were delicious. I loved that the rolls were mostly filling with very little rice. I had requested no sesame seeds and that was no problem at all. The California rolls had cucumber and surimi crab and was topped with masago. The Spicy Salmon rolls had raw salmon mixed with spicy mayo and was topped with tempura bits. The Dynamite rolls had shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumbers, and surimi crab and was topped with masago. The Orange Dragon rolls were Dynamite rolls with the additional topping of sliced raw salmon and sliced avocado. While everything was tasty, I did feel that this platter could have used more variety. The Dynamite and Orange Dragon rolls were too similar. Nonetheless, my husband and I enjoyed the platter. I feel it's a good size for dinner for 2 people. Glad to have discovered this sushi takeout joint near my current work place. It's so convenient to pick up a platter for dinner. Street parking or paid parking in the various nearby lots only.

We've been longtime supporters of Shinka Sushi, ordering takeout regularly throughout COVID after…read morediscovering them at their original Laurier location. We always said we'd make it in for omakase one day, and it was absolutely worth the wait. The food was exceptional from start to finish. Every course was beautifully presented, incredibly fresh, and thoughtfully prepared. You can really tell how much care goes into every bite. The service made the experience even more memorable. We chose the second level Omakase experience, which gives you five courses. Totally worth it. My husband and I just talked about going back to try all the different levels of it because that was some of the best sushi and sashimi I have ever had. Down to the miso soup, everything was amazing. Brian was so warm, welcoming, and attentive all evening. He worked alongside another wonderful server whose beautiful name I unfortunately can't remember, but together they created such a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. The cocktails were also outstanding. Joel, the bartender, made what may have been the best cocktail I've had in a while: the AO Martini. I lost count of how many I ordered ! My husband loved his tequila cocktail as well, which I believe was called the Smashsuika. To top it all off, Chef John and his team surprised us with a complimentary bottle of sake to celebrate my husband's birthday month. It was such a thoughtful gesture and speaks volumes about the hospitality and generosity of the team. Shinka has been one of our favourite restaurants in Ottawa for years, and after finally experiencing the omakase in person, we already can't wait to come back. Thank you to the entire team for such an unforgettable evening.

We usually get takeout from Shinka but decided to dine in for Valentine's Day. It's such a…read moreintriguing contrast from where you walk in and it's basically a huge sushi factory banging out take out orders, to walking into the nicely decorated dine in area. It feels a bit like a speakeasy. We usually order à la carte and get different rolls but this time we decided to go for the omakase tasting menu. For the à la carte, I would give them 5/5. For the tasting menu, maybe 4/5. We got the cheapest tasting menu and everything was very delicious. However, there was no variety. It was almost all salmon and tuna with different topping that repeated like truffle oil. While delicious, this is nothing like a true omakase that focuses on seasonal ingredients or sitting at a sushi bar. We had a great time and good service, but I think I prefer the à la carte!

Amazing sushi! Honestly the quality was very good and will definitely be back to try more of the…read moremenu. It is a quite pricey but worth it in my opinion. They were very understaffed, so service was not as smooth as I would have liked it! Regardless the food did not disappoint. Thank you J:Unique!

I used to love this place but the last time I went was disappointing…read more There were fish bones (more than 10) in our tuna roll. The sauces were barely poured on. Service was okay, a bit slow. And the patio could use some spucing up!

I had lunch at Yuzumi and it was delicious!…read more Yuzumi opened in August 2019 and took over the space that was The Bowl. It serves primarily poke/rice bowls, sandwiches, and sushi rolls. I had the Shrimp Po Boy Sandwich with a side salad ($13.95). I loved that the shrimp in the Po Boy was not breaded/deep fried, so it didn't taste greasy or oily at all. The amount of shrimp was good, as I had shrimp in each bite. The sauce had a slight spicy kick to it, and the cabbage slaw added a nice crunchy texture, and a bit of creaminess without being too rich. The bread was dense and it held the sandwich together well, the bread did not get soggy and the sandwich did not fall apart. I thoroughly enjoyed the sandwich. The side salad was real mixed greens (hurray for no iceberg and no romaine!). It had shredded carrots, cucumbers and grape tomatoes. Vegetables were fresh, and the dressing arrived on the side as requested. The dressing was a sweet and sour vinaigrette, which I enjoyed, as it wasn't too oily. Service was friendly and the place was bright and clean. The layout is unchanged from when the space was The Bowl. It's a very casual eatery for a quick meal, by yourself or with coworkers or friends. Not exactly a romantic spot for a date, IMO. There's one gender-neutral washroom at the back of the restaurant. It was clean. A great place to grab lunch/early dinner (they close at 5pm) if you work at Tunney's Pasture, or live nearby. I'm looking forward to trying their other options! Street parking only.

4 stars because no seating yet when it is very possible outside with a little effort. After that…read morethe food was very good. Bao pork belly was tender, sauce perfect, bun soft. Tacos were good, shells delicate. Great sauces available. Enjoyed the poke bowl. Overall very good stuff.

The tuna poke bowl was amazing. Everything was fresh and there were a lot…read moreOf good sides such as corn, avocado, cabbage, cucumber, roe and something crunchy served on rice. I went with a spicy sauce and a bit of sushi sauce (a teriyaki like sauce). That was extra for $2. I think the owners have changed. The interior has been renovated since I last went years ago. I think the quality has gone up significantly. Highly recommend!

Enjoyed our dinner here. Service was excellent - there when we needed them, but not hovering…read more We ordered Platter(B) which easily fed 3 people, two of which are good eaters! :-D Our fourth person took a Gluten Free option - and I have to say - they showed great care and clearly stated what they would do to ensure that meal was gluten free - very appreciated. We all enjoyed our meal and enjoyed a wonderful chat. It was a Monday night around 7, so we had the place almost to ourselves.

Best sushi in Ottawa. I've been going to Sushi Umi since it first opened. Owner (Chris) pays…read moregreat attention to detail. He is also just a real nice guy.

Our group of five went in to dine in, and we were the only ones there in the evening. The party…read moretrays that we ordered were hence served fairly quickly and it turned out to be quite fresh; definitely one of the better ones out there in Ottawa. My only gripe with the platters is the price that I've noticed has been steadily increasing, but it's filled us well enough to not complain too much. I appreciated the friendly service and their commitment to social distancing guidelines. Dining in was also a nice extra touch, as we got to bathe in the chic decor. Perhaps if I come here another time, I'll give a go at the special rolls that this restaurant serves here.