We had wakame salad (comes with fresh avocado), mango tuna and added avocado roll, spicy tuna and unagi nigiri. Everything was as tasty. Hot sake seemed extra pricey but it was good. The restaurant is in the back of the shopping center so slightly tricky to find. They actually closed at 8:30, not 9:30. We got there close to closing so they were sort of rushing us. read more

Standard fare. The chopped scallop roll drenched in mayonnaise was not my favorite and I didn't like the they used sockeye in the salmon avocado roll. Service was fast though; I got in and out in half hour! read more

Umai Sushi & Grill - Japanese Near Me - Squamish, British Columbia

We ordered sushi and rolls for pick-up, and everything was still fresh and delicious by the time we ate. The portions were generous, and the flavors were spot on. Absolutely loved the Lobster Roll--definitely a standout! read more

Umai Sushi & Grill - Japanese Near Me - Squamish, British Columbia

Sat down and waited over 35 minutes while the kids were hungry. 3 tables that came after us got their food before ours and they ordered something similar. Totally unacceptable that they forgot to make our food. read more

Just want to share how awesome our meal was tonight! Food was so fresh and DELICIOUS. Portions were larger than I was expecting too, so really outstanding all around. YUM. We'll be back soon! read more

Just an average sushi place. Very nice service - polite and quick people. Food was average, good prices, but dynamite roll was very disappointing. Too much rice and not even a good sushi rice. Next time will go to the next door sushi place to try out. read more

Really really good. Being from the city I can't believe that one of the best sushi places I've been to is in Squamish lol. Who knew. Due to covid it is take out only but there are three small tables outside to eat your takeout in. They will bring you water which is nice. We got the Kalbi meal which had excellently flavoured tender short ribs and salad and rice and miso soup My boyfriend got the spicy battered chicken which also was excellently flavoured. I pigged out so I got a salmon sashimi on the side. Smaller pieces but more than enough and filling. Seriously tasty, good quality sushi. We are very happy read more

Umai Sushi & Grill - Spicy deep fried chicken - excellent flavour - Japanese Near Me - Squamish, British Columbia

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I am seriously so impressed with this sushi restaurant that I went to in Squamish on our way to Whistler! It was fresh fish with a really good price with really friendly service! We got a bunch of things to share - the spicy salmon roll, spicy salmon sashimi, atlantic salmon sashimi, seeweed salad, tuna toro nigiri, pork gyoza, spicy tuna roll and the mango ice cream for dessert. All of this ended up being only $20 per person! The fish was so fresh, thick and juicy and seriously made my day! =) The seaweed salad was served in a martini glass which was really cool. The servers also gave us miso soup on the house which was really nice. The spicy salmon sashimi was doused in way too much hot sauce so I might not get that one again and I wasn't impressed with their tuna toro nigiri compared to other ones I have tried but everything else was super yummy! I would definitely visit this place if I am heading to Squamish again! read more

Literally the best restaurant in Squamish! Visited Squamish for a friend's wedding and craved some Asian food. Honestly didn't expect much given I am Korean and am used to amazing Asian food in NYC, but was so pleasantly surprised by the quality and variety of the food here. I had a Korean ramyun and a few different rolls and definitely recommend all of them! Definitely give this place a try and you won't be disappointed! read more

Umai Sushi & Grill - California roll - Japanese Near Me - Squamish, British Columbia

Good Food and Excellent Service! I eat here at least twice a week whenever I'm in Squamish for business.

This one is probably the most authentic Japanese restaurant in town. They serve good food with good presentation. :) I personally love their takoyaki and salmon bento. Spicy seafood udon soup is not so spicy but it's really good! Taste like the ocean. :D They have match ice cream! OMG! It's so good! Guests who like matcha should try it! The place is well decorated as well. read more

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Very good japanese restaurant. The sushi's are delicious, teriyaki chicken and the bulgogi are delicious. The lunch special we're awesome read more

Umai Sushi & Grill - Teriyaki lunch special and the bulgogi. It comes with miso soup and tempuras (not pictured) - Japanese Near Me - Squamish, British Columbia

It's a disappointment. We've chosen this place on Yelp as "open now", on our way through Squamish-Lillooet... when we arrived, there was a sign right outside "we are on break 3:30-4:30, see you soon". No way. read more

Traveling from Whistler to YVR to catch our flight back to Santa Barbara, we stopped at Umai for lunch. We checked Yelp to confirm they had decent reviews and went in. The waitress/hostess was very friendly and the food was not only delicious but the care and attention to the display detail was incredible. I ordered the Las Vegas Roll and the Dragon Roll. Unlike some sushi restaurants that deliver small rolls with little fish, Unami's rolls were large with good quality ingredients, not to mention beautifully served; it was like art! I believe the sushi chef was female which I don't encounter often in the US; she should be recognized get a raise!! If I'm ever in the area again, I will definitely be back. Thank you so much for such a nice experience! read more

Umai Sushi & Grill - a plate of sushi - Japanese Near Me - Squamish, British Columbia

Easily our favourite sushi place in town. We live downtown so it's an effort for us to get there and we don't mind. The quality never fails to impress, and the selection is great read more

The BEST sushi in town for sure! The presentation is exquisite and their speciality rolls are delightful! So SO good! read more

I live upstairs and I'd still rather walk or drive for better sushi in Squamish. All the reviews raving about this place clearly know nothing about real Japanese food. The reviewer who called this the most authentic Japanese food in town made me literally laugh out loud. Umai is owned and operated by KOREANS. Completely different cultures and food styles. Their attempt at Japanese food is disappointing. They don't do enough volume for their fish to stay fresh, so they freeze, thaw, and refreeze their fish, which from a sushi standpoint, is downright unacceptable (not to mention not very foodsafe for raw consumption). When you eat their raw fish and taste that watery texture with that cardboard flavour, you'll know that your fish is NOT good. Don't even get me started on their oyakodonburi and katsudon. It's offensive to proper Japanese cuisine. Lunch is cheap and their Korean food is pretty decent. For the life of me, I don't know why they don't just stick to what they know. Squamish could use a banging Korean restaurant! read more

The sushi wasn't great and my server charged me 5$ to change a Cali roll to a salmon avocado roll. I would be more understanding if the roll had any salmon in it, it was basically an avocado rice roll. If you're thinking of getting sushi just go across the street to sushi sen. It will be cheaper and you'll leave happier. read more

Decent sushi and good service. I enjoy this place. They could add a few things to the menu but other than that they are pretty decent place to eat. Not usually packed like other places in Squamish so it's easy to get a seat and you don't run into everyone you know. The food is always quite fresh and the dishes are always quite visually presented. read more

Loved this spot. Totally chill and nice decor. Great food and nicely presented. They even treated us to an orange cut up and served in the peel :) It was super affordable and our server (I didnt catch her name) but she was really attentive, sweet, and welcoming. A great spot to hit up if your on your way to whistler or comin home to van and cravin some sushi. read more

If our family eats out and Sushi is the choice of the evening, we go to Umai!! The staff are always friendly and attentive but also allow you to enjoy your meal without being in your face. They don't make you feel like you are being rushed out the door. The food is second to none. Everything I have seen out of the kitchen is spectacular in taste and presentation. I have never had anyone tell me they would never go back. The ambiance is much better than other places nearby. I always have a hard time hearing when in crowded restaurants and this place is large enough to feel open but small enough that it isn't loud and overwhelming. Their price-point is where it should be. They may be slightly higher than the place around the corner, but as above, I will pay an extra dollar to be able to hear the people across from me and enjoy the company. It may sound odd but I love the sliced orange that they bring at the end of your dinner to cleanse your palette. I highly recommend their Sashimi dinners. My wife always gets a soup (numerous choices) and hasn't complained yet. Both of my kids love their avocado rolls. If you have children they will cut the peices smaller to fit in their mouths if asked. read more

Great super fresh selection, perfect service, and the kicker: amazing presentation! I ordered the chirashi sushi dinner -- the test to see if you'll get the freshest, best choices or if you'll get scraps and the cheaper pieces. Well the chef at Umai clearly has pride in his work! Not only was there a ton of fish, but it was the best selection from the bar and it was creatively and beautifully presented (check out the photo I added). Prices were decent too. Check them out next time you're in or passing through. read more

Umai Sushi & Grill - Chirashi Sushi Dinner. Delicious, fresh, and beautiful! - Japanese Near Me - Squamish, British Columbia

Umi is not only the best tasting Sushi in Squamish by a long shot, there presentation is second to none. It really shows they are passionate and love what they are doing. I feel like I am back in Japan whenever I go there to eat. Thank you for setting up shop in Squamish. At the time, I didn't think we needed another sushi restaurant. Boy was I wrong. read more

Wow this place is just so good! It has the best takoyaki I've ever had. The service is friendly and fast. The portions are huge and there is a great variety on the menu. The best Japanese food in Squamish! read more

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By far the best sushi place in squamish. the food is amazing and the presentation is spectacular. the owners work so hard and it really pays off. And you get really good periods for how much you pay. Best service ever and yes, i am a regular. read more

We were there after a night of partying in whistler. We wanted some brothy food to cure our hangover, and this place did it for us! The udon was very clean tasting and lots of veggie. I would go back again if I'm in whistler or Squamish area again and craving Japanese food. NOTE: they charge $1.5 for tea per person. Most Japanese places don't do this so you may have a surprise on your bill. read more

A little disappointed after reading the reviews. Wanted to stop at a different sushi place in Squamish on our way back down from whistler but it was closed for weekend lunch. Found this place based on yelp and found the portions extremely generous but sushi was average. we mistakenly ordered the house roll not knowing it was a "Korean style" roll. My husband was a bit thrown off by it and I'm personally not a fan of Korean sushi rolls. The customer service and ambience was great though. read more

We thought the review from JT was an anomaly, but he/she was absolutely right!! The food was "meh"...and yes, if I were him I'd walk somewhere else. The problems: 1) the soy sauce was WAY watered down - awful....and why????? 2) the daikon that typically is served with sashimi (and sometimes sushi) was terrible - I swear it was previously frozen,...it had zero flavor 3) the lobster roll (one of their "special rolls" that had lobster and crab) barely had lobster in it,...but that really was not the problem, just thought I'd mention it,...here's the kicker: even though they said there was crab in it, it was all imitation crab. Why describe the roll "with lobster and crab" when there is no crab in it?? 4) the beer I ordered was barely cold. I had to ask for ice to put the bottle in because they had no cold beer. We won't do it, ever. We won't come back. Please, please, please take my word for it. Go somewhere else in Squamish or this area for sushi,...anywhere. The 2 stars were for the presentation...but you really can't put lipstick on a pig. read more

Excellent dish presentation and yummy food - not easy to find the parking lot, good service, efficient and quick, highly recommand ! read more

Umai Sushi & Grill - Home sushi - 14$ - Japanese Near Me - Squamish, British Columbia

Excellent sushi in a lovely town! Was in Whistler for a business event, spent a few hours in Squamish... and got hungry. My colleague and I felt like sushi and came upon this place which is on the ground floor of a residential building. Interior is clean and pretty. What impressed me most was the freshness of the sushi and the reasonable pricing for our lunch orders! Will definitely be back the next time I am ever passing through Squamish! read more

This is the best sushi joint in the lower mainland. Delicious, affordable, great service and the presentation is something else too. We go every Sunday. Thought I should finally write a review. read more

This is the second time in Squamish, but first time in Umai sushi. Excellent food and very nice presentation. Very impressed really!!

First time trying this place and I will have to say it was great. The flavors were amazing not only in the main dishes I have taken pictures of, but also surprisingly in the small salad that came with the meals. The dressing, which when asked what kind it was, was a secret family recipe. The California Rolls and Dynamite Rolls we're good as well even though the Dynamite Rolls fell apart. I will be visiting this establishment again in the future. read more

Umai Sushi & Grill - Pictured Donburi, Gyu Don (Beef) and Main Dish Chicken Teriyaki - Japanese Near Me - Squamish, British Columbia

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Amazing service! Went out of their way to make it a memorable visit. Oh... And it was the best sushi I've had in about 10 years!

Started with yummy agedashi tofu. Note - Korean-run establishment so you'll find Korean items on the menu as well. Good service and nice decor. Kids were happy with their sushi rolls - California & Kappa - note: they don't season their rice. Good for the area for sure. read more

We came here to get some dinner with the family, we had to wait a long while for simple food like chicken breast and vegetables which tasted bad! The ambience is ok, but there are plenty of choices around this place. read more

Great experience. The plating was very intricate and fancy. Our server was Suji, she was wonderful! Thanks Suji, you were great!

Passing through on the way back from Whistler and we stopped off. We had 6 people and they quickly accommodated us. The decor was very cute and the lovely waitress and the sushi chef were fast. We all ordered lunch combos which came with miso soup and salads. The soups and salads were yummy (especially the miso soup) and I enjoyed a pot of green tea. The sushi came quickly and everyone enjoyed it. We all had nice things to say about the food and service, and the pricing was very reasonable ($100.00 for 6 people who ordered full meals). Definitely recommend and wish it were in Vancouver itself so we could frequent it whenever we come up! read more

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Love this place. The food is great the portions are generous. The staff is kind and attentive.

Food is not bad. Value is decent and presentation is very nice. The sushi wasn't bad but the teriyaki chicken dish was kinda bland. Waiter didn't understand that we wanted two cups for tea for a party of two. Waiter proceeded to discard my leftover rather than packing up my food. Will give one of the other Squamish restaurants a try next time. read more