A friend treated me to take out from her favourite sushi restaurant and it was fantastic…read more Obvs can't comment on service - we used a skip the dishes gc - or the ambiance but the food was great. I don't recall exactly what we ordered but it was a tuna roll of some sort and salmon sashimi - maybe the best I've ever had - and the shrimp tempura - not the best to get delivered as it comes cooled off and a bit soggy / not the restaurants fault of course. Just a reminder for me to not order that unless I'm in the restaurant. Oh we got a crab nigiri maybe - it was okay - needed something else on it. I'm not a huge fan of soy sauce so ate it plain and it wasn't overly exciting...

My family and I have gone here twice now for my brother's birthday. The service both times have…read morebeen super friendly and the sushi is made quickly. This time around we got the IWA roll tray, takoyaki, and katsu chicken. I've never had takoyaki before but it was so good and I would definitely get it again. Overall, a really nice place for a good price as well!

Really like the ambiance. Lovely lighting and the decor is inviting. We had the flights of red and…read morewhite wine and some appetizers: bread basket and pickled veggies. The bread was a bit tough, but may have been over toasted. Really loved the butter with bits of shallot. It was really delish and the service was friendly. Will definitely be back!

I heard about this place on a podcast (ITM) and wanted to go to a celebratory dinner somewhere new…read more The drive to Blaine was super easy, the location is convenient, and there is ample parking. There is definitely at least one back room, but the main dining room is a bright, airy space that has access to a patio where may even be some live music playing. The tables are gorgeous - all live edge, which might create a bit of an issue if you have short arms and are used to stealing bites across the table, but they are absolutely beautiful and a nice nod to the area. The wine list is extensive and a bit overwhelming, but the service is happy, friendly, and very knowledgeable. In fact, I love when servers don't know, admit it, and find the answer for you - it's humble and shows they really care at getting you what you want. We got the orange wine, which is a new favorite of mine. It's like a rose for reds. Rose:White::Orange:Red. More savory, still light, and best chilled. We had the beet hummus app, which is definitely best eaten with your hands. It's light and delicious. We had the miso black cod, a personal favorite, and the lasagna for dinner and while both were good, the accoutrements with the cod were the true standout. Amazing and I could probably eat two of them. As the restaurant operates on a seasonal menu, we had a strawberry rhubarb cobbler for dessert. I know there is Sunday Brunch, and I can't wait to try it. It's not the cheapest, but it's one of the nicer restaurants in Whatcom, and is definitely worth your pennies. Everything about it makes for a truly nice experience, and we'll definitely be back.

Came here on a whim cause we were in the area and got hungry. The workers were very sweet. We got a…read morefew rolls to share, though the wait was slightly longer than anticipated. However, the wait was worthwhile as the rolls were nicely prepared with fresh fish. Instead of water they give you tea which is pretty good. I think it might be barley? Overall, a satisfying experience with friendly service and tasty food.

Food was good but hard to justify the price for some of the dishes…read more White fish scallop crudo: excellent 5/5 so delicious Caterpillar roll and handsome roll: too saucy and pricey for what it is Aburi: delicious melt in your mouth but really small pieces compared to other places Service was also not as attentive as I thought it would be given we were the only ones in the restaurant

Fast service, great food, larger portions and great price. We will be coming back next time we are…read morein town. The whole staff all said hello when we arrive and thank you when we left! So nice. The ambiance was romantic without being stuffy.

Incredible sushi. We came through the town waiting to take the Ferry to Vancouver Island. Very nice…read morestaff and the sushi was delicious!

I'm not a connoisseur of sushi, but we enjoyed this meal. We had the party platter B. It's a good…read moreassortment of their variety. I liked the seared tuna and we all enjoyed the popping caviar. We weren't especially hungry, so we had a little leftover. The staff and the ambience were classy, and the restaurant was clean. My wife very much enjoyed the unique flavor of the tea. We will be back if we can!

We stopped by this small restaurant on a quiet afternoon. The waitress was friendly and thoughtful,…read moreand her recommendations were tasty and well-portioned.

We've been on a quest to try a new sushi place every time we have a craving, so this time we went…read moreto Kami. It was decently crowded - no wait, but certainly not empty on a Saturday night around 645. It's a big, airy place with a few private rooms. Service was a tad on the slow side to start, but was normal after we had a server assigned. A plus - they have 14oz hot sake in a tea pot. We got some of the more interesting things on the menu, including the jalapeno popper which was FILLED with tuna. Worth it, would order again. We ordered several rolls, and the deluxe sashimi. The sashimi is presented beautifully, even if there is no red clam. Everything tasted fresh, and it came out pretty quickly. I enjoyed the experience and though there are more sushi places to try, I wouldn't mind another trip here.

Great food and service. Our favorite sushi place ever. We almost always have the special for two…read more Also it is a cozy but always welcoming environment.

Service is incredibly slow due to this being a family run type restaurant but food was delicious at…read morereasonable prices. Portions are not super huge but seafood was fresh and flavours were on point. They only open in the evenings and are usually fully booked. Do allocate enough time for the meal as food can come out slower

This is an EXCELLENT Japanese restaurant! I know what I'm talking about because I was born and…read moreraised in Japan. I ordered the sushi set and added a few à la carte nigiri (pictures): seared yellowtail, scalp, and sea urchin. Was it the best sushi I've ever eaten. Probably not, but they were all REALLY good. On top of it, their prices are amazing. With all that sushi with a 20% tip, it only came to $49 (CAD), which is only $34 (USD)! Unbelievable! They are only open from Friday through Sunday only for dinner. A reservation is a must. Highly recommended!

Some of the freshest sushi I have ever tasted. They also have great prices. I really enjoyed their…read moretoro.

For me this place is my go to whenever i crave sushi and i am alone( many of friends are not sushi…read morefans so i end up delighting myself alone) They have very clean and comfortable seating and not so packed as most of the food is taken out. Apart for regular sushi rolls , bento boxes and chinese food , there is ramen as well. I will be honest that ramen noodle is not that great but everything else is top notch. Sushi rolls are very yummy and saucy. Service is always great and on time.

We were looking for a place OTW home from the airport, we wanted sushi, and we wanted to be able to…read morepark ok. MaguroGuy had decent reviews and was not too far off the highway, so we decided to detour there. We overordered (as you can see from photos) but since we're used to things being tiny and unsatisfying, we had no idea what we were getting into. The lunch special is great, and my companion didn't need the extra rolls with it, though they were really tasty. I ordered a smattering of rolls, and was quite full. The fish is good, there are slightly heavier on rice than other places, but at least there was a good variety to choose from. We opted to skip the sashimi platter as it was $80, way higher than anywhere else we normally go. The parking is fine, it's in a lot, and it was daytime but had a decent number of lights. Service was quite friendly, and the ambiance of the restaurant was very cozy, despite it being a decent size. There are a hundred other sushi places in the area to try, but MaguroGuy was a solid experience and I would go back.

This used to be a great restaurant. But the owner sold it (quite some time ago) and the new owners…read morewent from top quality fish to discount save-on fish. The hamachi nigiri was large, with a strange yellow/orange coloring (I have had hamachi hundreds of times and never ever seen it look like this). The texture was mushy, the flavor unlike any hamachi I have had before - a tough one. The salmon oshi was cold and the salmon tasted fishy/old (again, have had this many many places, so it isn't like I am judging against the first time trying oshi). Lastly, the old owner used to have a Banana Crunch Roll that was the bomb. Why this owner didn't learn how to make it and keep it on the menu is a head scratcher. On a positive note, the size of the fish portions were generous.

I usually get a couple rolls, but this time I just got a Bento Box. Let me break it down for you…read more 1. Cute and cozy 2. Creative rolls 3. Friendly staff 4. Tremendously fresh 5. Black rice 6. Clean 7. Delicious 8. I'd say it's one of the best Sushi joints around

I came here for some take-out lunch to take with me to Crescent beach. This is hidden gem!! The…read moreinterior of the restaurant is decorated with beautiful cherry blossom trees and Polaroid pictures of their guests! It's super cute and fascinating to look at. The lunch special I ordered was you choice of chef special roll, a side dish (tempura, basic maki rolls, edamame, etc) and a bowl of miso soup. All of this for $23!! What a huge amount of food I got. I could've easily shared the lunch special with someone else too. I ordered the salmon mountain roll and omg it was to die for!! So delicious and so fresh. Highly recommend this roll it was such a great mix of flavours and with salmon on top! They had my order ready in 15 mins and packed up with utensils ready for me to head to the beach. It was really delicious and the customer service was good while I was there too. Would visit here again.