I got Uma sushi on the drive to take the ferry as soon as I landed in Vancouver! It was such a perfect way to start off my trip :) I got the Uma special sushi combo !! each and every nigiri was amazing, you could tell they care about the quality of the fish they're using! The authenticity didn't stop at their food. As for the restaurant itself, it looked like I had just stopped into a local sushi bar in Japan, with dainty details, like a collection of uni boxes on the walls, and the two workers were very polite and sweet :) overall would totally recommend, Uma sushi is the definition of Vancouver sushi!!! read more

Uma Sushi - Uma Special Sushi Combo :) - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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A small Sushi place off of Cambie and Broadway. This is the first Japanese restaurant that we like with non-Japanese sushi chef. Not that we go to those places a lot, surprisingly the food was ok that night. Service was great but it took a while for our food to come out. They should invest on a better exhaust fan for their kitchen since it is an open concept and the entire room is really small. You pretty much smell like food at the end. Will we go back again? Sure, after we tried all the other sushi place in Vancouver. T (Taste) = 7 A (Ambiance) = 5 B (Bill) = 7 A (Service) = 8 read more

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Hidden off of Cambie & Broadway, @umasushi_bar serves up some of the best sushi in the area! We visited them before, and we knew we had to come back with our camera to share some pictures of their wonderful sushi! Shown above are a few pieces of their special sushi nigiri (The Foie Gras and King Salmon Toro were excellent!), their beautiful Snow White roll (A Rice Paper roll with Prawn Tempura, Chopped Scallop and Apple), and their VERY unique Sushi Donut. We definitely are spoiled by the choices of sushi restaurant In Vancouver, but we highly recommend visiting them if you are ever in the area (and even if you aren't, it's worth the trip!) Looking forward to eating with you again soon @umasushi_bar! read more

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Uma Sushi offers a good variety of Japanese sushi options but quality is poor and portions are small. Portions are drastically reduced compared to photos you see 2-3 years ago, they don't even look like the same dish now. The bluefin was tasteless and I ended up ill afterwards. read more

I work nearby and discovered this place not too long ago. Ping, the chef owner, makes some of the best sushi in Vancouver. I am saying this as someone who spends thousands of dollars every year just on sushi and have tried all high-end sushi omakase places in town. This place surprised me actually, as initially I thought it's another one of those crappy sushi roll/aburi places. ITS TOTALLY NOT. He makes authentic nigiris! ( I've tried their rolls and aburi, they are also way above average) Ping imports a lot of fish from Japan and you get to try a lot of amazing varieties. He writes the daily fresh fish on his chalk board outside and I would urge you to try them. You won't find fish from Japan at this price point anywhere else in Vancouver, trust me I've eaten so much sushi I know the prices XD. Occasionally he has Kama toro, one of the nicest cuts from the bluefin tuna. This is a very high end piece and I would recommend it to everyone who wants to be a baller :P Ping actually has lots of secret menus, he is definitely capable of doing his own omakase. (You kinda need to be a sushi fanatic like me to try his secret menus though XD, if you are not the average sushi eater, and likes hikari mono, try his Saba trio, fresh, seared and sabazushi) I've actually told him many times he needs to start offering sushi omakase... which I hope he may start one day. Ping is very passionate about his sushi and we discuss sushi almost everyday! He is constantly finding ways to improve and I respect a chef like this. He is very humble and always has a smile on his face. I would recommend everyone to step out of their comfort zone, and try some real nigiri, made from fresh fish (delivered 3 times a week I think) from Japan. read more

Uma Sushi - Special bday order#2 Japanese saba, akami, etc. - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Gem in busy neighbourhood, yet not ok busy. The seafood ingredients are fresh and the wasabi here is very enjoyable! I had the whole meal without using soy sauce, because the seafood and wasabi have so much flavours together already. Reasonably priced too, will come back to try other dishes. read more

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Lovely sushi joint near Cambie station! Decor is simple and minimalistic- casual ambiance. We came by for lunch deals, specifically because they offer sushi donuts!!!! The lunch combos vary from $12-16- aburi platter, nigiris, udon or sushi donuts. I choose the double sushi donut combo- scallop and salmon. The presentation is A++. Although I was pleasantly surprised there's tuna in the middle of my rice in the sushi donits, I thought the ratio of toppings to rice is too little.- Nonetheless, I enjoyed it very much. I have no preference for the salmon or the scallop donuts, both are quite similar except for the main ingredient. In the future, I would definitely go with the nigiri and donut combo. The cut of fish is fresh and the donut adds a hint of novelty. Will definitely come back for lunch!! read more

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The unagi don was tasty and so was the Aburi and "donut" combo which included miso soup and salad. I enjoyed the saba oshi too. The portions were decent but if you are super hungry, you may want to go elsewhere. I was excited to try Uma Sushi given the reviews but am giving it a so-so review because of service and cleanliness. We went after the lunch rush and the empty tables were still full of dirty dishes. It's an open kitchen so the air was stuffy and we left smelling like deep fried tempura. The server never checked in with us or topped up our tea. read more

Uma Sushi - Aburi and donut combo - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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This is 100% a must-go place. Absolutely delicious and esthetic sushi :) I went for the lunch special which came with 4 things: a miso soup (there were mushrooms in it which were a surprise, but those mushrooms went very well with it), a salad, aburi sushi, and a donut sushi. Everything was so good and unique- I had a smile on my face the entire time I was there. The service was exceptional as well. There were only 3 workers and you could tell that all 3 of them were putting in their all. They treated both the customers and the sushi with great care! read more

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I ordered a deluxe chirashi for take out last night. Delish! The fish was fresh and the flavors were delicious together. The staff was also really friendly. Highly recommend. read more

Uma Sushi - Deluxe chirashi - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The service was great and the sushi chef was really nice to make us some donut sushi's even though it's only offered during lunch time. The ingredients here are fresh and you can taste the difference. Even their wasabi is fresh! Before we began our dinner, we got a complimentary miso soup to start. This was quite nice. It even had slices of mushrooms in it. Things we tried: - Tuna Tataki (4/5): The tuna was fresh and the yuzu ponzu complimented the fish and the kombucha puree very well. I like how refreshing each bite was. -Scallop Mayo donut (3.5/5), Salmon on Fire donut (4/5) & Tuna Lover donut (3.5/5): Of the three donut the salmon on fire stood out to me. The main reason was because the other two donut didn't have much taste and it was a bit hard to eat. Like do you hold it up and eat like an actual donut? 'cause we split it into sections and it pretty much tasted like sushi rice with whatever topping it had on top (eg. tuna, or avocado). Nice concept and good for photo's not super practical. I'd say price to portion is not bad since you get 3 donuts for $18 and it's more filling than getting 1.5 rolls. - Tobiko Roll (3.75/5): Main reason for the weird rating is 'cause I had it elsewhere first and that was my benchmark. They did fall short a tiny bit and that's 'cause there's not as much flavour but they do win points for allowing the freshness of the fish to standout. -Foie gras nigiri (4/5): I've had this once before and Uma did a better job. I did find that they put a bit too much vinegar in the sushi rice when eating this. Overall not bad. I had a great experience here and would come again if I were around the area in search of some fresh sushi. They're quite small but doesn't seem to be very busy the night we came. read more

All the food here tasted good, but I wasn't totally impressed. Most of their portions are small for the price. My mom ordered the cod and was so surprised by how small it was; you'd need to order three to be filled. I suggest rice or more vegetables on the side. The menu items are original, like the Snow White roll, but I wish they offered more variety for the dinner menu. For the unique menu items & the price they're asking, I felt as if the atmosphere and interior should be classier. I also didn't like how half of the items on the menu were exclusively for lunch, and the other half exclusively for dinner; it doesn't leave a lot of items to work with. read more

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An excellent experience from start to finish. This place is small, but don't let that put you off. We were greeted warmly at the door, and proceeded to have great service the two times we ate here. They have lunch sets during the day and a different menu at night. There's a short list of appetizers, a list of nigiri / sashimi (ask for the daily fish), rolls, and hot dishes. The things that stood out for me: Kale gomaee - great flavour Nigiri - all of the nigiri was very fresh, even the rice tasted very good. Fresh grated wasabi was a nice touch Rolls - we tried tuna tataki, house special, salmon oshi. All rolls were generously sized, fresh, and beautifully presented Curry lobster udon - love the flavour of the rich broth, nice big chunks of lobster Beef don - thick slices of beef, nicely poached egg This is refreshing change from the cheap and quick sushi spots that are all over the city. Highly recommend coming here for top quality sushi and fresh ingredients. They're also very lovely people. So welcoming and friendly, basically the type of neighbourhood place you want to support. read more

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Surprisingly quiet for a Friday night, but no matter, just that much more time for them to serve up quality sushi and great presentation! Was really impressed with how nice it looked and pleased with how it tastes. Don't come here expecting fast service, it seems they take their time... However, that's all the more reason they need to get licensed asap. Would've really enjoyed sipping sake, wine or beer in between dishes! We went with, blue fin, hamachi, oishi, snow white, tuna tataki and uni pasta, omg that pasta was creamy silky awesomeness read more

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Phenomenal rolls and sashimi. The tuna tataki roll was incredible and the tuna sashimi melts like butter. 5/5 and we will be back!

This place has got a lot of good reviews on yelp. I am always looking for good quality authentic sushi in Van considering the majority of sushi places in this city are Korean or Chinese owned. I came here for lunch around 1:30pm and there was one table eating and one waiting for a take out order. The Japanese server was really nice and sat me down by the window. I ordered a donut, some nigiri and the tobiko roll. I saw a lot of raving reviews about the donut....well it was ok I guess, it's just sushi (nigiri) in the shape of a donut, no special flavours or anything spectacular beside the shape. The tobiko roll was ok and the nigiri as some reviewers have stated are on the small side. I don't mind that they are small but I ordered a ikura nigiri and they were pretty skimpy on the ikura, some places even if it's a small size roll give you a good size amount of ikura, like a mound of it, this one was barely level. Also when I was waiting for my food a couple of Asian people came in and I guess were regulars and started talking to the chef.....in mandarin. That was a bit of a turnoff for me....definitely not Japanese owned. Anyways, wasn't really all that impressed, dunno if i'll be back....... read more

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I was looking for places near Cambie and found pictures of their food on yelp. Dang, the food looked so aesthetically pleasing, so I knew I had to give it a try. I came in shortly after they opened so it was still quite empty. As I walked in I was greeted; even by the chefs. I ordered the Unagi Donburi lunch special. The flavours were just right to my liking. Sorta salty, sorta sweet, but it helps add some saucy taste to the rice, cucumber and egg. The miso soup was nice and warm and not overly salty, which was perfect for a cold spring day. Salads at Japanese restaurants are usually super sour, but it wasn't overpowering until you reached the bottom. Overall, I had a very positive experience here! Also, there's a fish at the bottom of the salad. read more

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Small little shop tucked away just behind Wendy's across from Broadway Canada Line Station! The ingredients were really fresh and pricing was fair! Definitely going back to try more items next time! Went there for dinner! Especially enjoyed the Aburi/pressed sushi! We had the salmon oshi and the blue fin tuna aburi (just posted a picture!) We really enjoyed the baby kale salad as well (devoured it before we could take a pic!) That plating for the tuna tataki Would definitely recommend! read more

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Small Japanese restaurant that is tucked away across from Winners in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood. The dishes here are beautifully plated especially the Hamachi Usuzukuri and the donut sushi! I really liked the idea of donut sushi! It gives you an opportunity to try a bit of different toppings all in one sushi donut! My friend and I ordered the scallop mayo sushi and it was really nice and creamy! The sushi donut are usually only offered during lunch, but if you ask them nicely they might be able to make for you for dinner! The nigiri's were also very fresh! We ordered the uni nigiri which was on special, the alaakan shrimp and foie gras nigiri as well! Definitely can't go wrong with the foie gras! Sooo buttery and rich that the taste is still lingering! read more

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YUM!!! Everything was delicious! Clean restaurant! Lady serving me was very kind! Also I think almost every table had the saba box sushi at their table.. SO GOOD!!! read more

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Amazing fish, very nice service and all around 6/5 stars experience!!! Food: we got the salad, salmon sushi roll, the Uni spaghetti and their nigri special. Oh my gooooood, where do I start. Salad- could've done without because the star of the show are the sushis!!! Salmon sushi roll- omg the fish is so flavourful and just melts in your mouth and the jalapeño touch is just brilliant. The uni spaghetti- very flavourful, lots of garlic flavour and we split it between two people! Cool to try once but I'd probably get another sushi roll instead The nigri- we got the yellowtail which was delicious and the chefs special! Service: we got there on a Friday night so it was quite busy and we waited about 15-20 min which isn't bad. And because we moved seats to accommodate for a bigger group the chef brought us sushi on the house!!! How nice of them!! Oh ya and a bonus is that they have complementary green tea that's true Japanese green tea. I would 100% come back to try their sushi donuts for lunch!! :) read more

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The presentation of the sushi here is really nice! I got a plate with 3 sushi donut as pictured (they have a special deal for 3 or 6 sushi donuts, so check that out on the menu!), and they were really pretty. They did not have like big portions of sashimi on top of the donuts, but was worthy of the visit for the pictures lol Also, the ingredients definitely tasted like they were fresh! If you are ever in the area, try this place out :D The service was really nice, my party had only US visa card and no Canadian currency on us, but they were nice enough to explain that it works and all haha read more

Uma Sushi - Sushi donuts - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I rarely write reviews but this is a must. When I first walked into the restaurant I sat down and there was a strong smell of bleach coming from back. I got the menu and ordered nigiris, pressed sushi, miso soup and tempura. The food came out quick and as I moved the plate, it felt sticky and dirty either from soap residue or something unknown. The pressed sushi lack fish, instead it was filled with mayo and a bunch of rice on the bottom. The tempura prawn came with tartar sauce which was kinda gross. I felt like I was eating french fries with tartar sauce. That's how skinny and thin the prawns were. The service was good, the waiter was very attentive and nice. The price is way too expensive for the quality of food you get. Not even sure why this place has good rating. By the way if you're looking for authentic this isn't the place, it's owned by Chinese not Japanese. read more

This place has great sushi for a pretty low price point. It would give it a 5 for great value and quality if not for 1. It's slow as heck. 2. It doesn't have a liquor license. So it makes it a functional place that is slow. A bit of a contradiction. Don't get the donuts those are not very good nor good value read more

My favourite local sushi place near olympic village. The staff are also really nice and their nigiri are great. I especially love the chutoro nigiri. read more

Really fresh food. Can't really handle large parties. We were bummed they didn't serve any alcohol. Or at least just japanese beers. After a long day, our crew was looking forward to Sushi and Asahi or Sapporo. read more

Super small sushi bar with a couple tables. Greeted warmly and received fast service throughout. The sushi donut was super cute, and surprisingly delicious. It was topped with seared scallop, avocado and other toppings. What was unexpected was that the rice was warm and wrapped around some crab meat inside. The while flavor was just so harmonious and the presentation was so unique! read more

Uma Sushi - Aburi chopped scallop sushi donut, $7.5 - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

We came to try their pressed sushi lunch combo. It came with a salad, miso soup, and 9 pieces of oshizushi (3 pieces each of scallop, mackerel, and salmon). We liked the Saba the best. Ended our meal with tamago nigiri which hit the spot. read more

Uma Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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This place is just ok. the place is small and has a Smaller menu than other sushi places. Ordered some sashimi and some rolls. They were plated nice and the texture was nice. They did not taste "fishy" as another reviewer had mentioned. However the portion size-to-price ratio is lacking. A tad bit pricey for what you get. read more

Uma Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Very good sushi donut! I've never had a sushi donut, and it was really yummy. We went for lunch, and 2 donuts, soup & salad was very filling. read more

Came to Vancouver for a day trip. Just came from biking from Stanley park and it was heaven for my eyes. Afterwards Found this hole in the wall and it was heaven for my tongue. My wife and I just came from Japan and this place brought back memories from the world famous tsujiki fish market. It really is a hole in the wall but the food shines through which is like most great sushi restaurants in Japan. All the resources are used for the quality of the food. They get fish straight from tsujiki market (now toyosu market) and it makes all the difference. the Uma special sushi is all you need. Just trust the chef and his choice of cuts. the only negative is that they don't have alcohol but there green tea is high quality so it makes up for it. beautiful experience read more

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Atmosphere: Very clean and modern-ish with enough seating inside. Price: Reasonable market value, at par with the other businesses in the city. Customer Service - Friendly and meals came out in a reasonable time frame. Food: I actually came here after seeing someone's Instagram pic of the sushi donut and wanted to try it. It is actually a donut in the shape of a sushi made with sushi ingredients. I came here with some friends more for the photo op and the novelty more than anything...a fun way to have sushi. I had the avocado shaped donut sushi. Tasted like sushi. read more

HIGHLYYYY recommend! Easily one of the best sushi places I have ever been to. And I flew to vegas to eat sushi once Great customer service. Cute little spot. Amazing fish quality. Came here during my trip went three nights in a row Fantastic read more

Uma Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Been here a handful amount of times. I have to say that this place has pretty good value in terms of the sushi quality and price. There foie gras is very competitive that of which is on the Vancouver market at a very reasonable price. Salmon Oshie, OG kale gomae, are all pretty good. I definately enjoy this place before I go buy groceries at whole foods across the street. Glad it's there and will be coming back for sure. Definately recommend. read more

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-Stand out by doing simple things- How do you stand out as a small sushi restaurant in a busy Vancouver location? Don't complicate things. I ordered the aburi lunch menu. The arugula salad - has a light dressing with what I believe to be ponzu and mustard seeds. It doesn't scream exciting, but it was light and delicious. Miso soup - it's straightforward and plain. You will not think this miso soup stands above the rest of all other miso soups in the world. However, there's shitake mushrooms in the soup. Does this make the soup better than places that don't do this? Yes. It's like reading an email and the person took the time to type in the punctuation marks. We should stop lowering expectations. Aburi sushi - 4 pieces of fish on rice with 4 different sauces. From ponzu, to creamy herb to black sesame (I admitettly forgot the forth). Lightly charred to create a sense of warmth and colour to the sushi. Each sushi distinctive with their respective sauces. So when consuming, don't be a savage and drench it in soya sauce. You ruin the experience. Don't be like me. The sushi donut - a signature piece for this place. It's a literal sushi 'roll'. Whether or not they were trying to be clever with the concept, it was a pretty good way to end the lunch. Avacado, fish, fake crab meat, furikake and roe with a slight char. All the same elements you see in other restaurants, but done in a simple but creative manner. Everything cost about $15. I think this is a fair price. You will not get 'max value' if you wanted to get stuffed. There's other places for that. The small details is what sets this place apart that we forgot to expect in every modest priced sushi restaurant. read more

Uma sushi is a wonderful neighborhood restaurant. It is a pleasure to eat here. I get takeout during covid and it is a great treat. The food tastes fresh and balanced. read more

Excellent sushi, service, portions, and value! I'm down to pay a bit more in order to eat a quality meal, but I didn't have to do that there because they served really good, fresh sushi at a very reasonable price. I will definitely be dining there frequently as we live pretty close by. read more

This place is awesome. I look forward to all of my visits here. The staff are extremely friendly and the food quality is up to par with some of the best Japanese sushi restaurants in this city. I would highly recommend this restaurant. They also have speciality cuts of fish delivered straight from Japan. read more

I posted before and gave them four stars. But I'm upgrading the review to five stars. I've been here at least 6 times or more since they opened and the food just keeps getting better. The sushi is ultra fresh and there is a lot of thought, creativity, and skill executed in their dishes. It remains an unassuming dining room with simple decor. No fanciness here and none needed! The food is the focus and IT IS GOOD. Lovely service too from their sweet Japanese server. The bonus is that the prices are reasonable. It doesn't have the high prices like high end sushi joints like Minami (all flash and declining quality in the fish these days) but the Uma guys can hold their own decently! read more

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I hate to let the secret out... but this place is excruciatingly good. This place is a mid-range priced sushi place, with excellent quality seafood. I feel like I have been ruined forever. Since discovering the place last month, I have been 3 times. All times have been consistent in the quality of food and the service. Very pleasant, calm atmosphere. The staff are friendly and have good timing to attend to you. All types of Oshi a delicious. Salmon, saba, chopped scallop. Saba is complete with a little shiso leaf tucked inside. The Chawamushi is the best one I have had in the city; Very generous and flavourful. Please give this place some love! It deserves a place in our city full of sub-par sushi joints. read more