If you want some basic sushi with quick service and at affordable prices, Kojima Sushi is a decent spot. There isn't anything particularly special about it but it fit my needs at the time. I ordered a spicy combo and got it quickly read more

Kojima Sushi - Spicy combo - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Nice portion sizes and reasonable prices. Chose this restaurant because it was quiet compared to loud Social. Salmon and mango rolls + eel rolls were delicious. read more

We ordered take out from here, we've been trying to find our new favorite sushi spot. This won't be it. But still, it has decent sushi. I think because it took over an hour and 20 mins for delivery, it wasn't as fresh and hot (we'd even be happy with warm) but the tempura was cold and greasy, the beef teriyaki cold and the chicken karaage cold and solid. Sadly, I think if this was fresh, it would've been really good. I also was excited to try the spicy tuna sashimi, but it also wasn't as good as I was hoping. The tuna seemed watery, and the sauce not as vibrant. The rolls were big and it was a good portion. All in all, I don't think we will order from here again, but give it a break because of the extremely long deliver time read more

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Soya Sauce with ' special ingredient ' ( most likely from a tiny package of chemicals for ' flavour ' ) is not Wonton soup and is not worth $2 let alone $8 for the small bowl the 40 yr old female ' server ' who said she " make herself " . A real Japanese Restaurant' is based on Honourable Service and No one would dare think let alone speak as rudely as this Chinese 'canadian' did , Rudely.Repeating 3x , " I TOLD YOU THIS NO Chinese Wonton , This Japanese . I make myself. ! " Aggressively Admomishing my senior citizen friend, who hadn't touched the brown 'soup' and didn't want it only to be Told, " NO CAN RETURN ! " Now I know why this place is usually empty . SAYONARA read more

This was a quick lunch spot for myself and my friend and honestly, it was a bit underwhelming. The service is good but the sushi itself needs a bit of work. It wasn't pressed properly, so it kept falling apart :( Their spicy tuna is very yummy though, so I definitely recommend grabbing that if you're stopping by here. I think I will come back post-pandemic and check them out again, I feel like I might have caught them on an off day. read more

Had a chicken teriyaki bento box that was excellent. The young lady serving me was terrific. The price was very reasonable. With a 20% tip it came to just over $20.00. It's an older building and well kept. However I was much more interested in the food and again very good service . Definitely will be going back. read more

This sushi spot serves up some good variety of sushi rolls, has bento boxes, sashimi and other options, but it's food is average in comparison with all the other sushi restaurants out there. I ordered the crunchy tuna roll, which includes 8 fair-sized pieces, as well as the yam roll, which was a good size. Although, it was filling and tasted good, I thought around $15 was a bit steep for what I got. The sushi could be fresher. I was grateful that they came to refill our tea once. They are lacking in service. The server wasn't able to answer my questions about the food right away and wasn't very hospitable, which I believe is a required aspect in the service industry. I suggest if they want better tips (as indicated on their payment machine), they need to improve their service. Overall, it's a good enough place to get fair quality sushi. read more

Kojima Sushi - Tuna crunch roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Kojima Sushi was recommended by one of my friends, so we came here after watching Tenet. We had to wait just a bit before being seated, but it was quite comfortable inside. The tables are separated from each other and the service is responsive and considerate (in reciprocation). They were quite busy during dinner (as they have a lot of take-out orders), which is possibly why our bento box meals took a very long time to arrive (perhaps fifteen minutes), whereas my friend's maki and special rolls were quite prompt. I was not disappointed with the crispy chicken teriyaki skin, thick pieces of tuna and salmon sashimi, and tempting tempura. They are quite generous with the rice, although it is a bit dry for my taste. The California rolls are also tasty morsels despite not being my favourite maki. I'll have to dock them a star for the wait times and the location is somewhat remote, but it's a decent restaurant and I have no major complaints--four out of five. read more

Kojima Sushi - Bento Box F (Sashimi Box) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Food on the Drive is quite abundant. Right down to the 2 sushi joints literally across the street from each other. Parking is available on the side streets, as well as in the metered spots out front. The layout is designed to maximize the seating, at the expense of the waiting area. Everyone piles into the narrow "corridor" behind the front door. There is also only 1 set of doors, so the place freezes whenever someone enters or leaves. There is a sushi special, which is 3 items and a miso soup for $6.25. Most standard rolls are there, as well as cones (there is no nigiri for this one). Not a bad deal, as the pieces are decent sized but not huge. You'll be mostly satisfied, but don't expect to be stuffed. BC roll - uses cooked salmon as opposed to skin. Not bad. Chopped scallop roll - nice minced pieces. No fishy smell. Dynamite roll - light on the batter (for the shrimp). Again, decent tasting. I also ordered a seared tuna. Oh this is good. Nice juicy pieces, with no batter. Special mention here. Guess the portion could be just a *bit* bigger, but this can be said for lot of dishes out there. Overall I was quite happy, and will definitely be back. Recommended. read more

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Yum, this is my favourite neighbourhood sushi place. Simple Japanese fare - nothing fancy here, but I've never had a bad experience. They have a three item lunch combo which has gradually crept up in price over the past few years, but it makes sense with the rising cost of food. Still very good value. Nice assortment of veggie options. I like the classics here better the more complicated rolls. They do a pretty great spicy agedashi tofu, too. Nice service. It's family run. read more

I went here for a cheap sushi fix on the drive. $7.45 sushi special was major reason that got me wanting to go. What an unbeatable deal! I got BC rolls along with tuna and salmon maki (miso soup included). Service was fast. Food was good and filling. Very satisfying for the price. I've tried bento box previously it tasted alright. Wifi is available under #Telus. read more

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Came here around 3pm Monday Oct 10/16 initially mistaked this location for the other "K" named sushi place on the east side of commercial (we were aiming for the greek place on the west side of the street but its closed today - Thanksgiving day). My boyfriend chose the bento box with chicken teriyaki and I the three item special with miso soup for $7.40. We shared a spinach gomae and a order od seares tuna (was the first food either of us had eaten today). Spinach gomae looked less than picturesque but as with all today, everything was wonderful and larger quantized. I would totally return. read more

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For what it is, Kojima nails in. And then wraps it in rice and seaweed and served it to you fast and tasty for like $6.25. First of all, yes they have a crazy sushi deal. But venturing outside of their (comparatively good) special selections, you find things like the mango and avocado roll, or spicy pumpkin cream cheese roll, which are also cheap and awesome In fact, most things I've had here are cheap and awesome. And that's why I keep coming back. read more

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I found myself on the Drive one Friday evening needing a quick pre-dinner snack. Kishimoto had a massive line so I headed north until something piqued my interest - or until I couldn't ignore my stomach grumblings anymore. Kojima looked to be almost full so I went in. I was also drawn in by the sign advertising $7 special for three different rolls or cones of your choice with a miso soup. Wallet-friendly? Check. Once inside, I perused the menu which had some decent options. As with many sushi joints, there's a big section dedicated to "specialty" rolls - you know, those giant rolls that have a weird combination of anything and everything in and on them. I decided to go with an erotic roll and a sunomono. The roll was basically a california roll with yam tempura inside, and salmon and avocado ontop. There wasn't anything sexy about it. I wasn't really blown away by the freshness but I did enjoy the yam tempura inside. My dining companions ended up with the chicken and beef bento boxes. These were pretty average in taste and size but for $10, you can't really complain. The restaurant itself is relatively bigger given the surrounding shops. There's seating for 30-40 people and adequately decorated. Service was friendly but a little slow as expected on a busy Friday evening. Kojima is a good place if you're looking for a quick cheap meal. Nothing really stood out to me and given the other choices along the Drive, I probably won't be back. read more

Kojima Sushi - Erotic roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

We were hanging out a nearby brewery and had a craving for some good Vancouver sushi, so we headed to The Drive to see what we could find. We ended up here at Kojima and were drawn in by their special ($6.95 for three rolls, including miso soup). We were quickly seated by a very friendly server, and after we decided what we wanted (we ordered two of the combos, plus a few extra pieces of nigiri) the food arrived quickly. The miso soup was hot and delicious, and the rolls were interesting and flavorful. The nigiri was very fresh. I have no complaints about this place, and would definitely go back again if we are in the area. While it was not the most exceptional sushi experience I've ever had, I thought it was good food for a great value. read more

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Smiling and swift service, decent deals and food. Free tea! They brought it as soon as I sat down . Seems like the people there like their jobs, so that made me happy. I got the super all day special or something. $11.95 and I got an extra maki roll. So, 2 negitoro rolls, ebi sunomono, pork gyoza(5pc), and miso for a little over $15. read more

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Came on a busy Monday night (Victoria day) and received prompt service. Ordered the deep fried Ika (squid), King Kong roll (spicy scallop roll w/tuna and some weird brown sauce smothered on top). Most "special" rolls I have had in the past usually lightly drizzle the sauce. For this particular roll-the sauce was overkill. My partner had a spicy sashimi bowl and some other sushi pieces. The prices are ok (not expensive) but the food quality was lacking, compared to other sushi places in kerrisdale, Burnaby. Another guest at the table ordered miso soup that was extremely salty (the server mentioned afterwards that it was a new batch and quickly apologized and brought him back a diluted version). It looked as though no one had tasted the soup before serving it because we could see that she had added at least 12 extra cups of water to the pot and even added more after giving it another taste! The squid was edible. Not overly chewy, but nothing out of the ordinary. The small side garnish/salad that consisted of iceberg lettuce, dressing and a slice of orange that looked really sad and was just wasted space (it looked unappetizing), but for $4 I guess presentation shouldn't matter. It would have been better if it had been left off. Food quality: 2.5/5 Ambience: 2/5 (old looking, the seat at the booth had a nice open rip-some duct tape would be better there, hoping nothing spreadable lurking in the open hole). Didn't feel adventurous to use the bathroom. Service: was fine (nothing to complain about/rave about). I do think in this type of establishment, more effort should be made from the server to drop the bill off (it was no longer busy at the time) instead of having to walk to the register (but now I'm just being picky). Would I go go here again? Nah. There are better Japanese places to eat at. We had planned on going to kishimoto Japanese kitchen (but sadly they are closed on Mondays). read more

Good choice for really cheap sushi on the drive especially with the $6.25 deal where you can pick from a list of rolls. I ordered to-go and got a BC roll, spicy shrimp roll and negitoro maki. Seafood has a bit of a fishy taste, the rice is quite mushy and it is nothing impressive but a good price. Also got the spicy salmon sashimi and it was a small portion and did not have that korean-style flavour. read more

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Have had a lot of sushi at different restaurants in BC and in my personal opinion I would say that this is a mediocre sushi place to eat at. Their chicken teriyako +bento box was pretty good and it is under $10. However, their sushi wasn't as fresh as other restaurants i've been too. Call them before going to the restaurant in case there is high traffic read more

I categorize Japanese food by its category. This is definitely a sushi joint. Chinese owned. Food is decent, but for the category and price there are cheaper ones out there. Sashimi is fresh. You won't go wrong with it, if you are just looking for a quick fix. Where it lacks is the interior and variety of the $7.45 menu. read more

Kojima Sushi - $7.45 slection of 3 items with miso soup. Chopped scallop cone, dynamite, california roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I was very disappointed in my first and sadly also my last experience at Kojima Sushi. What puts me off is that the restaurant is in disrepair with gouges in the walls, etc,. and the server was rude. I was having lunch with a client and was told we would have to leave within 30 minutes despite the food having only arrived moments before. We asked for to-go containers and were treated like this was an extreme inconvenience. It was unfortunate because businesses on Commercial Drive deserve support now more than ever but this place won't be my go-to sushi spot. read more

I have only ever ordered take-out from here before, so I cannot speak to their dining service. Kojima is located near my work and we order from their at least four times a week. Almost every day. They always know it's us on the phone and I have always found them to be friendly, fast and accurate. I have never heard any complaints from any of my coworkers and like I said, we order from there A LOT. Everyone always orders the sushi special which is pretty much an unrivaled deal - any three rolls plus miso soup for $7. Lunch doesn't get much more affordable than that. Because I am a freak I always get three avocado rolls and they are always delicious. Granted I'm not sure how you could make an avocado roll that wasn't good but I always enjoy my sushi. My coworkers order a variety of other types of rolls and everyone always seems to enjoy theirs. I also like their miso soup better than some other places. One time I did order agedashi tofu and was not into it. I found the batter was too doughy and it was pale, not browned. I'll stick with my three avocado rolls. They are a bit conservative with the soy sauce when they're packaging up the take out orders but after mentioning this a few times they gave us our OWN BOTTLE of soy sauce to keep at the store and said that we could bring it back to be refilled when it was empty. Awwww! read more

Monday: 3 rolls for $6.25? Yes please! Tuesday: 3 rolls for $6.25? Yes please! Wednesday: 3 rolls for $6.25? Yes please! Thursday: 3 rolls for $6.25? Yes please! ....you get the gist. This place is amazing. Cheap food done right. Okay, sushi isn't SO awesome, but it sure is tasty for $6.25. And people appear to agree with me because the place is always filled with other $6.25 enthusiasts. Not only is the food worthy of being eaten, the service is quick and the place reminds me of a diner with booth style seating. Sushi in a diner you ask? Unheard of? Despicable? Ridiculous? Well sir, everything should be eaten in a diner setting: indian food, korean food, chinese food and especially sushi. All that's missing are creepy broken lights swinging back and forth in the distance, but I guess some would say that's a plus. I rarely give 5 stars but this place deserves it, if solely to satisfy the thrifty scrooge in me. Cheap eats, good service, casual ambiance. If I could eat it right now, I would and you should too. $6.25. Warning: This may cause the Thailand Effect. Once trying Kojima Sushi, you may go to other sushi restaurants and wish you went to Kojima because it's cheaper and tastier. True story, it happened to a friend of a friend of mine. read more

This is definitely not the best sushi place in commercial. The sushis are just ok. Plus I really don't appreciate the staff's behavior especially one of the waitress that apparently thinks because you cannot understand Japanese then you can't get she is making fun of you behind your back. It happened to me once and happened to my friend again yesterday. This is unacceptable. If you want to try a good sushi try Sushi Ville or Kishimoto. The food is way better and the staff is friendly and respectful. read more

*No Frills* A bunch of us went after a friend had organized us. There's nothing upscale about this little place but it's decent, clean, good service, and extremely affordable. They did separate bills for our group -nice- and mine came to $10 after having 2x Ebi, 1x shrimp Sunomono, and 1x large Dynamite roll. Good little spot for a quick and inexpensive bite if you're on the Drive. I've paid a lot more in other places for the same quality. Service was good and we will definitely go back. read more

Cheap sushi. Friendly service. A good selection that will not spin your head and confuse you. Their oyako don is pretty decent, specially with extra meat. However, really awful rolls sometimes; too loose and too much rice, with ingredients not chopped correctly. Happened to me once or twice that I was there, but was annoying. Inconsistent food. It has to do with bad rolling, I guess. Sometimes I'm full with an 8 piece option, sometimes I need another tray. When I had a Bento Box, one of the Nigiris had an awful fish smell going on. Never mentioning the fact that the slice of salmon was the size of a newborn's arm. I'm grateful for the big portion, but I needed a butchers knife for that, not chop sticks! read more

I've been here a couple of times and was always on the fence. Today which was probably my third consecutive bad experience, I've decided it's time to review. ' The rolls just aren't good. Yes, they have a 3 roll + Miso deal for $6.25 which is a pretty good deal, but a reasonable price doesn't equal good food. Today, not *one* of my rolls actually stayed in tact when I dipped it in the soya, and the yam tempura roll was so large and full of so much undercooked yam that I very nearly choked trying to eat it. Everybody else seems to like this place, and it doesn't seem especially unsanitary, so if you like it good on you, but it sure isn't for me. If you're looking for sushi and considering this place, try basically any other place on the Drive instead! read more

Cheap sushi. Three rolls and miso soup for $6.25? Yes please. Kojima was very accommodating to our large party of 10. The servers were nice and continuously came to refill our waters. Sushi though not amazing was good. The weird thing was we were never served tea and I've always been served tea in every sushi restaurant I've ever been in. This might be because of the hot weather but I still found it odd. If you really need so sushi and are in a smaller group of say 4 or so around the drive this is probably the perfect place for you! read more

Fast. Cheap. Tasty. Central on the Drive and en route to work for me, it's a great place to pop in for a quick bite. They have a great lunch combo for a ridiculously good price. While not haute cuisine, it's dependable. I love the simple, straight up spicy tuna. A good place for a lunch meeting or an informal date. read more

Cheap and cheerful! This place looks like a dive when you walk in, but the food is pretty darn good for the price. Less than $10 for a bento box with large slices of sashimi, tempura which included a prawn, salad and a main. Or $7 for your choice, that's right, YOUR choice of 3 rolls plus a miso soup. None of this 'set rolls with no substitutions' business. Professionals, locals on a lunch break and college kids alike seemed satisfied around us. For a quick meal on the go, this is a good spot to choose. read more

Charged me an extra 50 cents for gluten free soy sauce which the stuff is the same price or cheaper than regular soy sauce. I'm celiac and can't touch wheat. I've never been charged extra for GF soy sauce in any sushi place that has it. Are Kojima staff aware that needing to be GF is an actual health this for some people and not just a profitable trend? Rolls and nigiri were slightly smaller than average, but tasted good. read more

This was a very bad experience for Japanese food. Curry pork katsu salmon teriyaki acceptable, but both salad doesn't taste fresh. California and dynamite rolls read more

Sushi is my favourite type of cuisine, and to find a place that is clean, friendly, fast, close to home, FRESH and delicious is a real treat! Their Sushi Special of 3 rolls ( and a nice selection of cones as well) for just over 7 dollars after tax is the best deal on the Drive. When they make cones, (we often get the chopped scallop and spicy tuna cones) there is fish all the way to the bottom! So many places in the city will pack a cone full of rice and put a splatter of fish on the top, but Kojima really doesn't cheap out. Their california roll doesn't taste of mayonnaise, but rather, melts delightfully in your mouth, thanks to the generous portion of avocado. Their spicy tuna also tastes like... spicy... tuna... not just spices on top of an unidentifiable soft substance. Their staff is friendly, efficient and attentive. They're always looking your way to see if you need more tea, water, or want to add to your order. As for ambiance, it is bright, open, casual and minimal, although tasteful with its leather upholstery and dark wooden furniture. Highly recommended! read more

This place is my neighbourhood sushi go-to. It's practically across the street from me, so I first went in just to see what it was like. And I keep going back over and over. They have the best BC roll in Vancouver, hands down. I've been to many other sushi restaurants (haven't reviewed all of them, though) and they are the best here. They have a $6.25 special and you can choose from a variety of rolls, not just one or two options. It comes with miso soup and you get 18 pieces of sushi. It's $7 including HST. That's an amazing deal. Even their special rolls are great and they're still under $10. I like the mango and dragon rolls. I'm really surprised by the reviews saying their sashimi pieces are too big or their rolls are mediocre. These reviewers must have gone in on an off day for the sushi chefs or something, because I've never found this. And I'm not complaining about big sashimi pieces. For the price you pay, having huge pieces of fish, to me, is a PLUS! In addition, the restaurant is very clean. I'm also surprised by comments that the bathroom isn't clean. I've never seen it dirty. The wait staff is also very friendly, though sometimes they don't know very much about the food. For example, my dad and I went and ordered a sashimi combo. We asked the waitress to point out what the different fishes were, and she had a hard time doing it and didn't know the English words for some of them. I go to this restaurant twice per month if not every other week, so trust me...All in all, this place is great. read more

I like the fact that you can put together your own combo for $6.25. In this world of 'no substitutions' it is a refreshing change! The spicy tuna (add $1) was just okay but everything else that came was good. This might just be my next go to sushi place on the drive. read more

Kojima Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Came here with a girlfriend of mine a few weeks ago for some cheap sushi. I had the basic avocado and cucumber roll which was under $5 = awesome. Service was quick as this was during off peak times. Lots of space and fairly clean. No wifi. Washroom was okay, however, could be cleaner. read more

Went there for the first time yesterday, ordered their salmon sashimi and a speciality roll. OMG the thickest salmon slices I have ever seen. Generous amount of high quality well prepared food. Highly recommend. read more

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Wow! I needed an update. I'm in here at least once a week. Contrary to my first review, I don't think I've ordered those rolls again.... Go for the $6.25 specials. Always. I usually order on my way home from work at about 2 blocks away and step in to recieve my order almost immediately. Amazing. read more

It's good value and the staff are friendly! It's not pretentious, expensive or trendy. However, this place serves a wide variety of options that is reasonably priced. The portion size is generous, but not too much. read more

I was having a sushi craving so went there for some take out. The price was OK but the sashimis that I got were huge, too big, I couldn't finish them and got sick of this huge piece of fish. The service was average Not the best sushi place on the Drive, won't go back !! read more