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    Simply Sushi  Bar

    3.9 (66 reviews)
    InexpensiveJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Simply Sushi Bar seen from West Broadway street
    Gerardo S.

    Maybe on of the best Susi places in Vancouver and a quality like Temaki Sushi. We ordered bunches of times bassicly everything. The Chef is gifted with great "gusto". Great optic, great smell and taste. Great service.

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    Barry W.

    One line review: Surprisingly good. A friend and I ate 'in' their smallish dining area. They apparently do a good bit of takeout business. We had: - Roll combo - Regular combo Their sushi was beautiful and carefully done -- a pleasant surprise at this price point. We were very pleased with our lunch. The service was unremarkable but adequate. We walked over, but I think the parking on that part of Broadway is free, and that would certainly be true in the neighbourhood. Bottom line: I'll definitely be back. I've already been back for a takeout platter and consider this my favourite sushi spot in that area.

    Danielle O.

    Inside out: The place is small and parking is typical for downtown. It's very clean with clear menus and great prices. There is plenty of seating. The staff: super friendly and helpful, fast service. I came in with a friend and we were greeted and served quickly. The food: prices and quality both decent, I loved the veggie roll selection! Sorry for a short review but it is simple to say it's a wonderful place to catch a meal!

    Teresa V.

    Went here on a Sunday afternoon and it was empty. I was prob the first customer of the day. The reason I decided to check this place out were the positive reviews and affordable prices. They have a wide variety of selections, including the lunch specials. I liked how they had posted photos of the most common/popular items ordered on a wall. Appropriate seatings for the size of the restaurant I had their spicy agedashi tofu + deep fried spicy tuna roll (new). I really enjoyed the tofu except for the spiciness level. I assumed it would some how be incorporated within the tofu or the sauce but it was literally just siracha added on top - and for this reason, they charged an additional 0.25$ because there's also the nonspicy agedashi tofu. And I saw hot sauce on another table just sitting there - it's not the money but the principal and quality of the dish I'm upset about. Another thing I was surprised to see was the presentation of the tofu - all of them served inside the dipping sauce. It was odd at first but I think it worked because the crispiness of the tofu absorbsed the sauce which gave it a flavour The deep fried spicy tuna roll - I was surprised to see the tuna being cooked for this dish. For some reason, I was expecting the tuna to be raw and only the roll deep fried. Because I was expecting something raw, I didn't like this dish overall. But I think that if I knew it was cooked fish, it would have tasted good

    spicy tuna/salmon cones, veggie combo box, large rice, salmon sashimi, miso soup, various rolls
    Alexandra C.

    It's honestly a shame that the first photo of this place that pops up is of one person's bad experience because the owners and food here is great. This is my boyfriend and I's favorite reasonably priced sushi spot in Vancouver and we've always had great service and food. They will deliver to you for free if your order is at least $45. They only use wild salmon but don't charge extra for it, which is a big plus for me. I wouldn't recommend it as a sit-down place if that's what you're looking for as it's fairly small on the inside, but even if you're just inside waiting to pick up your order they will give you hot tea which is a nice bonus. Recommendations: 1. The veggie combo box is delicious!! 2. Any of the combo boxes will get you the most out of your money as you get 12-15 pieces of sushi for ~$8 3. The red/white dragon rolls are some of their pricier rolls but are absolutely delicious

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    Jason N.

    Overall, decent sushi rolls for the best value I've seen at a Japanese place in Vancouver. Great for a snack or for providing quantity to fill you up. -------- Visited this place after visiting UBC on the West side looking for a light snack. This place was a small mom and pop shop with their entire menu posted on the wall in picture form, which helped us decide on the Special #1, 17pcs of sushi rolls (dynamite, tuna, salmon, avocado) for only $8.50!! Best value in Japanese food I've seen in Vancouver. The rice was done well with just the right amount of vinegar and texture. The 5pc dynamite roll did indeed come with 2 pieces of shrimp tempura. They also had a $23 roll platter featuring over 100 pcs of sushi rolls (half vegetarian) that I would totally get if I had a party to share with.

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    We popped into this little gem for takeout. We brought our husbands back for a Saturday night dinner. There is no license yet. Good Bento boxes. The sushi and sashimi are extremely fresh and delicious. This is a lovely locally owned business. We will return.

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    Bamboo divider along community table
    Bamboo divider along community table
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    Beef tongue
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    Same decor as 20+yrs ago when this was our go-to place for drinks & snacks!!
    Same decor as 20+yrs ago when this was our go-to place for drinks & snacks!!
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    Inside
    Zenbu set with refillable soup, rice and salad
    Zenbu set with refillable soup, rice and salad
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    Inside the waiting area before being taken to your seat.
    Inside the waiting area before being taken to your seat.
    Lychee jelly w/ brown sugar syrup, ginger icecream monaka, crown melon + japanese orange
    Lychee jelly w/ brown sugar syrup, ginger icecream monaka, crown melon + japanese orange
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    Guu Original Thurlow
    Fried pork belly
    Fried pork belly
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    Interiors - seating area
    Interiors - seating area
    Salmon oshi ($8) and ebi oshi ($8)
    Salmon oshi ($8) and ebi oshi ($8)
    Wagyu handroll

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    Fresh, Beautiful, and Consistently Great! ​I returned to…read moreShizenya after a while, and it reminded me why I love this place. Even on a Thursday night, the restaurant was nearly full, which speaks to its popularity. ​I ordered the Tako Sunomono and the Premium Chirashi Don. ​Tako Sunomono: The octopus was perfectly tender and the vinegar dressing was refreshing--exactly what I needed to wash away the fatigue of the day. ​Premium Chirashi Don: The presentation was stunning and immediately worked up my appetite. Every piece of seafood was incredibly fresh and of high quality. You can really taste the difference here. ​If you're looking for healthy, fresh, and beautifully presented Japanese cuisine, Shizenya is a must-visit. Highly recommended!

    This was my favorite meal of our entire trip to Vancouver. The decor is small and intimate. They…read moredid offer us a highchair and did wipe down the inside of the chair but the outside was fairly dirty so my toddler opted for a regular chair. Children utensils provided which was very much appreciated. Restroom in the back was clean. The food was fresh and delicious. SAKURA BLOSSOM ROLL - brown rice - comes with a lot and delicious UNI TEMAKI (2pc) - my husband and I each had one. very refreshing with the uni and the brown rice. SOCKEYE SALMON SASHIMI- very fresh and thick slices. I had one piece - good. MENTAIKO YAKI UDON - My favorite food item from our entire trip. Omg. I can sit there all day long and just eat this. I always order this when I see it on the menu and some places really don't do a good job. VEGETABLE UDON SOUP - for our toddler

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    Inside the restaurant
    Inside the restaurant
    Sockeye salmon sashimi 5 piece
    Sockeye salmon sashimi 5 piece
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