Wow it's been 8 years since I last reviewed this place and I'm happy to see it hasn't changed :) the quality of the sushi is not the best but the portion sizes are worth it for the cheap price. This is the only sushi place where I can order just one salmon avocado roll and be completely stuffed. Totally worth the money. Parking is pretty terrible though and it's cash only. read more

Banzai Sushi House - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Got take-out from here and first impression was very generous portion sizes. Value for price is great, especially the nigiri. I found the rolls to be meh; the spicy tuna lacked flavor and wasn't even spicy. But otherwise, a good deal and convenient for a night in. read more

Banzai Sushi House - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Banzai Sushi House is located in a small strip mall (across from the Richmond Public Market) with plenty of free parking in and around the area. Stopped by for lunch and opted for sashimi and a roll combo. The rolls are massive as are the portions of sashimi. I am not an expert on sashimi quality but the taste was on par with other sashimi I have had. Definitely the place to go to for good value sushi. It was a positive food experience. read more

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Stopped by this small strip mall and found Banzai sushi. This place is a division of Samurai Sushi House on Cambie street which means the sushi is mega-big. I ordered the salmon and tuna sashimi and the scallop roll. The restaurant did not disappoint. The roll was huge and the sashimi was a big portion. This place isn't fancy, but it's price point and quantity makes it a great deal! Only down side is that parking may be limited at busy times and they only take cash. read more

Banzai Sushi House - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

This was one of the places people raved about online so I was very excited to try their giant sushi (all of their individual sushi pieces are supposedly gigantic). I called ahead to order Party Tray D which was honestly way too much for 4 people. It could probably feed 6-7 people comfortably and everyone would still be incredibly full. Next time for 4 people I would probably just order the Party Tray B. Also there's a discount if you order a day early which I would recommend. Here are some of my favorite pieces on the tray: - Chopped Scallop - This was actually so good. The scallop was incredibly tender and went very well with the fish roe (tobiko). The amount of scallops they put on one sushi is also kind of insane as at least 1/2 of the height of the sushi was just scallops. - Tuna Roll - I really appreciate the small tuna rolls as the tuna was incredibly fresh and went well with the rice. I think the large tuna sashimi is a bit much as the piece of fish is a bit too large to enjoy it alone unlike the smaller rolls. - House Roll - The house roll was the biggest sushi roll I've ever seen for real. It was the size of my palm. I really appreciate how many ingredients there was in this roll and that you can see how fresh everything is. I especially appreciate the avocado as well as the imitation crab salad which honestly was on the better imitation crabs I've had. Overall, honestly a very good meal for an extremely cheap price. Honestly, would get the rolls more than the sashimi itself and also underestimate how much you can eat because after 3 or 4 pieces essentially you will be full. Also, they are cash only! read more

Banzai Sushi House - Party Tray D - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Value for fresh fish. I like good food for a good price and that is what I get here. This is not a high end sushi spot but where you pick up dinner after a long day. The portions are generous as are the employees. It is nice to walk into a busy spot and be seen and spoken to as a customer not just a number. read more

I placed an online order through Uber Eats on Dec 23... for pick up on Dec 24 5:30pm. I want to mention- this was intended to be a gift to my uncle/auntie for Eve dinner. I happened to check UBER EATS and it showed the order was cancelled at 5:10pm. I want to mention that I never received a phone call about the cancellation. So, I called at 5:30pm to follow up. The lady said it's ready and to come pick up. My uncle went to pick up and as of 6:30pm - they do not have my order ready. They said they are too busy so they cancelled my order. I have never encountered anything like this. I'm not a business person but I do not think this is good business practice. Way to ruin someone's Christmas Eve. Happy Holidays to you and hope you do better next time. I wouldn't know because I WILL NEVER PATRONIZE YOUR ESTABLISHMENT AGAIN. read more

Banzai Sushi House - ORDER CANCELLED without any notifications - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Ordered this party tray for friends gathering! Their portion are as HUGE as always!!!! Those sizes are impressive and you will never forget to order this for party, cause everyone will be satisfied for sure! For the sashimi, not really recommended as you can tell they are not really fresh compare to other Japanese restaurants. Anyway, it's good to order their sushi and for parties! read more

Banzai Sushi House - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Disappointment Disappointment Disappointment Portion size made by noob sushi prep Cheap out crappy cut house roll Owner should give proper lecture to those dumb sushi prep try to ruin your business !!! It start pissed me of getting crappy stuff from here now read more

Banzai Sushi House - Tuna scrap tendons + Samom bone - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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I've gone to Samurai my whole undergrad life and this place I think is a branch of it. Yes, they use a lot of rice.. but they also use a lot of fish. So it balances out in the end. Each nigiri is basically 2x rice and 2x thickness of sashimi. I got the Alaska roll which is huge and has lots of toppings inside. Samon is fresh and they even top it off with tobiko and not the cheaper, masago. You can see there isn't much rice on this roll so it js perfect. I also got salmon nigiri and toro nigiri. From what I remember, their regular tuna didnt taste that great. Their salmon, however always tastes good. The toro is also good but not as fatty as higher end places. For the price, it is worth. read more

Banzai Sushi House - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Banzai is cash only. Something interesting happened during my meal: upon finishing the sashimi, I found a small moving bug on the plate. I informed the staff, and they promptly replaced the affected piece and even gave me an extra one. It's possible that the bug came from either the radish or salmon sashimi, but I didn't investigate further as it all happened so quickly. I've been to a couple of Samurai Sushi locations and to Banzai a few times. While Samurai on Fraser has the biggest sashimi cuts out of them all, the seating at Banzai is more spacious and enjoyable. Most people ordered takeout, and we didn't need reservations on a Saturday at 1:30 pm. Food-wise, the prices have increased quite a bit. I remember the 9-piece salmon sashimi being $11.50 or $12.50, but now it's $17.55! Salmon sashimi (9 pieces) $17.55. Rating 7/10. The slices are thin, not as thick as other places, and the salmon doesn't have the "meaty" taste it used to. Usually, salmon sashimi comes in different cuts, and you can taste the difference as certain cuts have a firmer, meatier taste while others just melt in your mouth. Also, the radish is chopped into smaller pieces rather than shredded into long noodles. These are placed underneath the sashimi and edible. Maki combo A (tuna roll, salmon roll, and California roll) $10.95. Rating 7/10. The seaweed on the salmon and tuna rolls is tough and hard to chew, while the California roll is very loose and falls apart once picked up with chopsticks. The unagi roll $6.75. Rating 8/10. The flavors are there, and the unagi is served warm in the roll, but the roll is very loose and falls apart once picked up with chopsticks. read more

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The reception (also is a waitress) asks for tips right after I paid bill but before eating. Never had the experience at other restaurants.

BanZai (and it's sister location) has been a staple for sushi party trays for my family. Their quality and portions are well worth their value. The se read more

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When I was in university, Samurai Sushi on Cambie Street was one of my favourite places for food. Huge portions and affordability were all that really mattered on a student income (and even now after, to be honest!). So when I discovered that there was a sister-store of sorts, I was excited to try out the humongous sashimi sushi rolls again. I got a variety that day for my mom's birthday lunch. - Salmon sashimi - Prawn tempura - Toro nigiri - Unagi roll - Chopped scallop roll - Smoked salmon roll - Avocado roll The rolls were huge. Not the freshest seafood, but you can't really expect much considering the price and portions. The prawn tempura was crispy, but a bit too much batter. The avocado was just ripe. If you want no-frills sushi at a great bang for your buck, I recommend this place to satisfy your craving. If you order 2 hours or 1 day ahead of time for take out, you get discounts. read more

Banzai Sushi House - Salmon sashimi, prawn tempura, toro nigiri, unagi roll, chopped scallop roll, smoked salmon roll, and avocado roll. - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

If you're looking for decent quality sushi for a great deal, this is the place to go to. The sister restaurant of Vancouver's Samurai Sushi, who is known for sushi as big as your palm, Banzai stays true to its roots. They're most well known for their salmon sashimi, and one piece of fish is about double the size compared to any other place. Fish is always fresh. Portions are huge. I usually get either the appetizer sashimi (3pc tuna 2pc salmon) or their tuna salmon sashimi (5pc each). It's a deal that's hard to beat! Also highly recommend their futomaki (the sweet shiitake mushrooms coupled with the yellow pickled radish is a delicious combination!) as well as their house roll. I know some people complain about the amount of rice, but when you compare it to the amount of fish you get, it's really not a lot of rice at all! The one thing I would not recommend is their pressed sushi (see photos) but quite honestly, if you're looking to eat some fancy oshi/aburi, this is not going to be the kind of place you're looking for anyway. Been a regular for years, and every so often, I still like to visit! Tip: Takeout orders placed the day before get 10% off. Orders placed 2h in advance get 5% off! read more

Banzai Sushi House - Don't get their pressed sushi. Not worth it. Shown above is their smoked salmon pressed sushi - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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If you want cheap filling sushi Banzai is your perfect choice! Their sushi rolls are huge and you'll be definitely full after eating their food. The best part is their big cheap sashimi slices, yum! Sushi Rolls were big as well. I had Combo A ($8) that comes with Cali Roll,Tuna and Salmon it was big enough for one person. I enjoyed their food because it was more quantity than quality, and it was cheap and delicious. I think their food is on par with Samurai for huge rolls and sashimi. Not the best sushi place, but you'll save money for sure. *Cash only* read more

Banzai Sushi House - Menu - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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All this food for less than 40 bucks I paid exactly 40 including tips. More than enough to feed 3 very hungry ppl. For the same amount of money, you can't get this anywhere else in Vancouver or Richmond. This is how you run a restaurant. Take notes ppl. read more

Banzai Sushi House - Under 40 bucks for all this. - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

I went in the afternoon off-hours, so there were only a couple other tables. It was quiet and relaxed and I got great service and the sushi was ready fast. Everything was delicious and the portions were large. read more

I used to order there almost exclusively. They still have great portions but some things have fallen by the wayside. I ordered there recently after staying away for a few months due to the kid at the till being rude (borderline racist). The new place is further away but definitely worth it in terms of quality at the same price. I recently ordered Banzai as I was stuck for time and had a mediocre experience. The thing that stood out was the rice was way overcooked. It was almost falling apart and took away from the taste. Please stop overcooking your rice. If it is overcooked then throw it out. Edit You can tell this establishment doesn't care about their customers. They do not respond to the comments. That is why they only have 2 1/2 stars. read more

There's only one place I can think of that has humongous portions at a cheap price. Sometimes I seriously wonder if they're making any money just from how generous their portions are. Not only do the fish come in big thick pieces, there's tons and tons of rice and if your roll happens to have avocado, you can expect that they spent a ton of avocado on you! Of course the place is more quantity over quality though due to the portions but on days you're just not wanting to pay that much for sushi, this place can satisfy my sushi cravings. They even offer discounts if you order a few hours prior for your takeout order! Great place to drop by for a quick in and out dinner if I'm looking to spend more money on expensive but small portion-ed food later on in the night! read more

Banzai ... this place is the definition of value if you looked it up in the dictionary. The rolls are absolutely giant as well as the cuts of fish that are provided. I personally feel this place is far better then an AYCE because there is no way you could ever even hope to finish as much sushi as this place can offer you as what you would pay for at an AYCE. Now .. the big question is the quality of the fish and the rolls. Obviously it's one thing to say that a place is good value if their sushi is complete crap. With Banzai, the sushi is not the best sushi you can get in your life. That much is clear. However, it is not bad either. I found the rice to be quite a bit more gummy/starchy then I'm used to. I never noticed it the other times I have eaten there but this time it was noticeable. However, the fish, the star of the show, was pleasant, thick and hearty. read more

Hungry for GINORMOUS sushi? My usual list consists of Salmon Sashimi, Toro Sashimi (they don't have this all the time), Dynamite Cone, and Maki Combo B. And every time I order these I always think that I'm going to finish it in one sitting but that's never the case. Half orders of Sashimi are available. Option to convert sushi rolls to sushi cones. Call in for pick up 2 hours in advance and get 5% off your bill. And 24 hours ahead for 10%. read more

Came here to pick up some party trays. For those who don't know, this is basically Samurai (on Cambie) in a different city with a different name. Parking is available out front, but there are definitely not enough spots. Endemic problem of Richmond. I had to park illegally while rushing in to grab my order. The interior has several 4-person tables, and has room for maybe 25 people. The inside is cozy but definitely casual and beaten up. You're not here for the ambience though, so I'm sure this won't be a problem. You're here to stuff your face. The sushi here is similar to what you'd get at Samurai, and the menus are 100% identical as far as I can tell. To be honest I don't even know why they bothered giving this place a different name. The quality of the food seems pretty much identical to that of Samurai as well. The staff also seemed Vietnamese just like Samurai, though I didn't get a chance to verify all of them. And of course, you get 5% off if ordered 2h before, and 10% off if you order the day before. Overall, a good time. Where would I be without places like these. read more

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Similar to Samurai on Cambie because they're under the same parent company and the food I ordered was both large in quantity and just what I expected. Looking for huge slices of salmon sashimi, my cravings were fulfilled. Wanting a giant house roll with lots of crab meat in mayo (not drenched, nice job) and a combination of tamago, tuna and salmon, this place to me is better than the one in vancouver. Rice wasn't rolled on as thick but food quality in terms of fish was on par. At only 20$ with change, this was almost enough to feed 3 semi-hungry people. read more

4 stars for the biggest sushi rolls I've ever eaten in my life. I've been trying to get my parents to branch out from their usual restaurant choices, so when they said they wanted sushi and suggested their regular go-to place, I hopped on Yelp found Banzai Sushi and told them that they needed to try something new and that's where we were going. They surprisingly agreed. First thing we noticed when we walked in: the big CASH ONLY sign. They don't have an ATM in the restaurant, but there is one over at the PriceMart just around the corner. Second thing we noticed: this is take-out central. There were take-out boxes filled with sushi goodness stacked along the walls waiting to be picked up. And that didn't stop the crowd coming in to order more take-out. Third thing we noticed: it was surprisingly empty for how busy it looked. There were plenty of tables open and we were able to sit down right away. Pretty big and straightforward menu - sushi, sashimi, donburi, and more. I ordered 4 rolls for the table: dynamite, unagi tempura, dragon, and spicy scallop, as well as miso soup and the prawn tempura platter. These prawn tempuras were by far the most crispy and fresh that I've ever tasted. As for the rolls... I would just like to say, holy shit. They are huge. I had less than 6 pieces and I was already full! 4 orders of rolls were more than enough for the 3 of us. Next time I'd even get less than that. We paid $50 for the 4 rolls, tempura, and miso soup, which I think is a great deal for how big the portions are. I'd definitely come back again if I'm looking to satisfy my sushi craving for cheap. read more

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This is the ONLY place to get sushi in Richmond. The rolls and servings of fish are huge, and everything is reasonably priced. A piece of California roll takes 2 bites to finish. Very old school Japanese joint. Cash only, but you won't need much to leave this place full! 5 stars read more

Happened again. We tasted a weird crab meat substitute in their rolls. This is the second time this has happened. We thought the first time banzai cheaped out on the crab meat temporarily by mixing potatoe or rice into their crab meat. I know its pandemic times but 2 weeks later we ordered sushi again in hopes things returned to its initial quality. Nope . I guess they are permanently gonna skimp out on their crab meat. The texture and the taste of the sushi is all mushy and potato. Its unacceptable. Will not order again. I was a long time loyal customer. I see another post below where this also happened to another customer. I am disappointed. read more

I had to throw my entire box of sushi takeout away, never again! Banzai used to be my go-to sushi place for fresh sashimi and sushi because their portion sizes were amazing for the low price. I went again in May 2021, ordered salmon and tuna sashimi along with a few rolls - absolutely disgusting. Salmon sashimi was warm and had a weird taste, tuna sashimi was still frozen, rolls were super dry. We had a few bites but it was so disgusting that we threw the entire $50 worth of takeout away. I understand that it's hard to operate a business during the pandemic - although they didn't increase their prices but they really compromised the quality of their food. I would much rather pay a higher price if it meant that the quality won't be sacrificed. Absolutely disappointed. Worst sushi I've ever had. read more

This is the place I go to for a quick sushi fix. Definitely best place in terms of value and portion size. My favorite roll is the house roll the pieces are massive and half a order is way more than I can finish. And the salmon sashimi is nice and fatty. $ 30 would be more than enough to fill my bf and I up. The only thing is after eating sushi my throat gets really dry and I need to drink lots of water. not too sure if they use a lot of msg. But I still like this place for it's value. read more

Banzai Sushi House - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Sorry guys! I posted the wrong review and clicked on Banzai by mistake. Dam iPhone grrrrr. But Banzai is a place that we will go to for the best, cheapest toro in town. Sure we've been able to overlook the odd hair now and then but lately it's been ok. Toro i fond is hard to get at other places in this town. But we've never had a problem here. I would rather go here now over sushi house for bang for the buck. read more

Banzai is probably my favorite sushi place in richmond, cuz they have really large portions at cheap prices. Everytime that I crave sushi, I always come here. For a quick lunch I got 4 pieces of nigiri, and a salmon avocado roll (my favourite). The total came to $10 with tax, which is a great deal considering the size of the sushi. (The nigiri is literally huge, the pic does not do it justice lol) Everything tasted really fresh and I will definitely be back next time I'm craving sushi. If you call 2hrs ahead you can also get 5% off! read more

Banzai Sushi House - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

update: assorted sashimi was mid, aside from salmon the other stuff isn't as fresh. scallop and yellowtail rolls were ok, tempura not great. raised prices a little bit since i last went read more

I wish I had a sashimi for every time I exclaimed "OMG" while dining at Banzai (in a good way). My dear Richmond local friends brought me here on a weekday night to enjoy some massively delicious sushi. I like to think I'm someone who can eat a lot of fish - as someone who defaults chirashi when possible - but man I was not mentally ready for what was to come. We ordered a tempura veggie, salmon sashimi, and house roll. Don't get tricked into getting the full portion - half was plenty for me. Let me just say - OMG THAT HOUSE ROLL IS MASSIVE. The sashimi slices were gloriously generous as well, although my friends tell me they've actually scaled back. When sushi comes this bulk and this cheap, you worry about the quality. But friends, Banzai is no joke when it comes to full package. Wish there were more places like this back home! The only thing to nitpick is the service is very barebones but who cares when you get yummy sushi the size of your fist :b read more

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You don't find many of these restaurants around. Good food, good service, economical and located centrally. We eat here 3-4 times a month on average for 8 consecutive years and have yet to find something to complain about. This restaurant is very popular and always see people waiting to get some. If you like sushi, you will like them. read more

Sister to the now terrible Cambie Sushi. I am glad to see Banzai is remaining true to their customers. The place is cash only, no debit even. Staff can work a bit on their pleasantries but they're ok. Portions are a bit smaller these days than before. Menu needs a bit of work with their descriptions. There's extra parking in the rear by Price Mart (formerly known as Save-On). Parking up front is limited. Overall, a solid 3.5 stars for sushi where there's a lot rice vs sushi ratio. read more

Recently got sushi from their Richmond location for the past couple weeks however their Wasabi is extremely salty...I think they started adding salt as a filler in their wasabi for some reason, it's very grainy and salty. =( Wish they would go back to their normal wasabi, now I can barely dip my soy sauce + wasabi mixture without my mouth being overly saturated with salt...it's just bad...PLEASE STOP ADDING SALT TO THE WASABI. Thank you! Also, the mayo crab filling they use for their house roll, california roll etc is also very salty...I dunno why they add that much salt in there..please reduce the salt....please have someone taste the food before you decide to make batches of it...ugh.... Everything else, portion size, freshness, etc...is as described as expected, large portions..etc. Since this the second time of it being salty from the last 2 orders I've made in the past 2 weeks, I am deciding now NOT to continue ordering here until I hear otherwise that this has been corrected. read more

If you're looking for quantity and not necessarily high quality, this is a good place to go. Like many other reviews, the portions are huge and plentiful. However, I find the quality of the sashimi to be average or below. I once had their tuna sashimi and it was ice cold - it was literally a tuna popsicle. The one time I ordered their rolls, there was a lot of rice and not a lot of sushi filling. I keep returning because their Chopped Scallop Cone is the best I've ever had! Lots of chopped scallop mixed in creamy mayo and masago. Party in my mouth! In the end, if I'm craving for a heavy dose of salmon sashimi, I come here. Note: For take-out... 1 day advanced notice = 10% off 2 hours advanced notice = 5% off read more

Banzai Sushi House - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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You call that sushi????? Aweful. I feel sick eating it. Everything taste weird and not fresh!!! Please shut it down!!!!! I have to go to the washroom now........ read more

Banzai Sushi House - Garbage!!! - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Come for the thick slabs of sashimi and enormous, flavorful rolls that'll satisfy your cravings. Unlike AYCE sushi, Banzai leaves you coming back for more, even hours after you've stuffed yourself to the brim. The rice is cooked and seasoned properly unlike many other places, and the ingredients are fresh and plentiful. Highly recommend the Maki Combo B, House Roll, any of the Sashimi and the Chopped Scallop Roll (imo best in richmond with lots of masago mixed in). Party trays are also excellent and worth your money here (Party Tray B is my go-to). If you like your sushi doused in ginger & wasabi, you'll be happy to know that they give you enough to fill an icecream scoop here. read more

One of my all time fav sushi places... Decent prices but huge portions...ordered take out the other day and quality has remained the same through the yrs... Had the following rolls..cali , ssr ( smoked salmon roll) and the beef teriyaki. Altho the rolls are still big, i agree with previous reviews that they have decreased in size. Also had the salmon and prawn tempura as well as a large order of salmon sushi. Sushi was still thick and huge, but again, not as big as before. To top it off, prices have risen a little bit. Overall tho, service is still quick and efficient. When they say come in xx mins..u can bet your order will be ready. Prices to value ratio, its still the best bang for your sushi craving buck. The styro for the tempura had a vent which keeps the tempura crispy until u get home. Smart move unlike other places... Only thing i can suggest is the staff smile more and be friendly and mgmt offer more rice topping bowls ...and maybe a happy hour menu.. Would.i go back? I always do !! Happy eating! read more