Since there is a lot of construction nearby, the restaurant didn't seem to be too busy. I ordered the spicy salmon roll and requested spicy sauce for the chopped scallop roll. I was served hot tea, which had a nice roasted flavor but was served in a plastic cup. The rice was a bit stale (or hard in some parts) and it seems like the sashimi isn't fully marinated in spicy sauce (the sauce is drizzled over). Overall flavor isn't bad but I've had better experiences. read more

Sushi California - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Excellent sushi spot, hidden behind a ton of construction on Broadway. I got the Sashimi/Sushi combo and it contains pretty decent sized food. The restaurant isn't as busy as it was before all the construction, but the food is still great. read more

Sushi California - Sashimi/Sushi combo - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This is my go-to place for sushi, the Sushi California on W Broadway is hidden behind all the construction but they actually have a pretty decent dine-in place. I would say it's good for a max party of 4 to 6 people. They have a very big menu with lots of options and very affordable! They service is also very fast, weather you dine-in, take-out, or do delivery. I recently went there on a Sunday afternoon, got a table right away. I got their dynamite roll, spicy gyoza, and dragon roll. Loved the spicy gyoza, the sauce was amazing! Also a big fan of the dynamite roll, the prawn tempura was crispy and tasted fresh. They also give complimentary tea when you get there, I'm a big fan of their tea! Some of my other favourites from here are there chicken katsu roll, chicken teriyaki roll, and their chicken karaage. I'll be back soon!! I love sushi on a hot summer day :) read more

Sad to say that the quality has gone down quite a bit since the last time i've been here. It was quite empty on a weekday evening and everything we ordered came relatively quickly. The servers were kind but not very attentive. They were thoughtful in bringing a small jug of warm water when I asked for a glass of it and we didnt feel rushed that night. I ordered: Chopped Scallop Nigiri - this was PACKED with plenty of scallops mixed in mayo making it a great deal BUT the rice itself was severely under seasoned. It tasted like plain white rice and was packed much too tight and a bit mushy. This made the entire nigiri less enjoyable. House Roll - similar to the nigiri, this had a good amount of filling but the rice was again, not flavoured and quite thickly rolled. It was a bit mushy and just made the roll kind of difficult to eat. Overall, I wont be returning again and hope that it was just an off day... read more

Always tasty sushi. My go-to place in terms of value and quantity! My FAV sushi roll ever is Alaska Roll. It's a simple roll, but I love the sauce they have on top! read more

I ate at their Coquitlam branch quite often so I decided to try the one in Vancouver. I called for pick up order and when I got there in about 30 mins, my order was ready. - Agedashi tofu: good but the tofu pieces weren't as crispy as I prefer. - California roll: good roll & proportion of filling and rice - Spider roll: the soft shelled crab was crispy but sadly, they skimped on it. - Crunch munch roll: the crispy potato slices gave crunchy texture to the roll. The cooked tuna had good flavor. - Spicy salmon sashimi: sashimi tasted fresh and the pieces were big. The spicy sauce was good and spicy. I wish they gave more sauce - Salmon bento: salmon was well cooked & tasted good - Karaage don: the karaage pieces were crispy and flavorful. Delicious! read more

Sushi California - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

While we were seeing the sights of Canada we were referred to this sushi place. We were greeted with a friendly smile and complimentary tea. The restaurant has nice comfortable seating. My husband ordered the Taki Wasabi and liked it so much he ordered a second bowl. I got spicy tuna roll and a crunch roll both very good. As an appetizer I had the seaweed salad which was fresh and delicious as well. read more

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This was the highest rated sushi place within walking distance of our hotel and it did not disappoint. We got there around 8 and they were packed. The wait to be seated was only about 5 minutes. We ordered the Dragon roll, Spider roll, Salmon Garlic roll, California roll, and a Crunchy California roll. Everything was delicious and the rolls were pretty big. All the ingredients tasted fresh and they were presented beautifully. The service was great. It did take a bit to order but with a full house and a ton of takeout orders that is to be expected. read more

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In my opinion, this is one of the most underrated spots in Vancouver area. It is very close to downtown core. It is nothing overly special from a dining experience. But truly, I think the pieces of sashimi in the fish are very fresh. It is great value for money with Associates on being in the $25 range. If you can't get enough of sushi and you just want something quick to eat on your lunch break or some thing between many of your expensive meals you have planned when you're on a trip. I think this is an absolute great spot for you for something a little bit more casual, but still has impressive quality considering the price read more

Sushi California - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

What happened here? This used to be a so yummy place. I just ordered my standard rolls and tempura and it was perhaps the worst sushi I have ever had. The rolls were thin and sloppily put together. They were coming apart and disintegrated before even touching them. Could not pick them up at all. They crumbled like sand. The prawn in the roll was hard and old. The tempura was old and hard and cold. No sauce on the crispy rolls. I'm sorry here but this was 'too much'. ByeBye read more

Are you looking for the best affordable sushi place in Vancouver? If so, you HAVE to try Sushi California! Their sushi rolls are significantly bigger than a lot of sushi restaurants around Vancouver, and the flavours are very consistent. I'm never disappointed when I order from sushi California. My favourite rolls include the crunch Cali roll, smoked salmon cream cheese role and the salmon mountain roll. I have ordered from all 3 locations and they are very consistent with the size of roll and flavour. You can't beat the price at sushi California! I've been ordering take out, and it usually takes approximately 30 minutes for my order to be ready. read more

Sushi California - Crunch Cali roll and salmon avocado roll - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Sushi Cali is always a classic, this location is now mildly blocked off because of the SkyTrain station construction but it's still pretty busy - I used to go to the Coquitlam location a lot but the price inflation there is crazy. The West Broadway location prices are still relatively reasonable but the sushi pieces have definitely been reduced a little in size. Overall though, the taste is still great and it's still worth going to! read more

Sushi California - Alaska roll and Las Vegas roll - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I knew coming in that Sushi California wouldn't be the greatest. It's all about the quantity over quality here. This location is beside Heritage Asian Eatery. We dropped in on a Friday evening (around 6:15pm) and it was packed. Make sure your whole party is there otherwise they won't seat you. Service is friendly and they came by multiple times to refill our tea. The menu is huge; appetizer & salad, tempura, udon & donburi, a la carte, temaki, nigiri, maki, aburi special, combinations and party trays. - Tuna gomae ($5.95) - sauce was bland and boring. Chunks of tuna did not have an enjoyable texture. - Cream curry udon ($8.95) - this was actually better than expected. Mashed potato on top with a light curry broth. Noodles had a good bite. - Chopped roll ($4.75) - all their rolls were mediocre. Too much rice and it's too soft. - Unagi roll ($5.50) - again, can't get over how bad the rice is packed. - Negitoro roll ($3.75) and negihama roll ($3.75) - negitoro was bland. Skip it. Negihama was the better of the two. Hamachi tasted a bit fresher and green onion added some lightness. - Aburi pizza ($6.95) - this was the best out of all the rolls we ordered. Slightly torched with a tasty sauce. The deep fried rice was their attempt at mimicking a pizza crust; it worked No plans to come back anytime soon to Sushi California. read more

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Sushi California is your classic Vancouver Korean run sushi joint. Prepare for cheap prices, decent quality and tasty rolls! The prices have gone up over time. I used to go a lot many years ago but went for dinner this week to catch up with a friend. We each got three dishes; mine of which were the Alaska roll, double spicy tuna roll and I ordered the tuna batter. I am not sure if what I got was actually tuna since it looks like salmon? It was more than seared so I didn't enjoy it much. The Alaska roll and double spicy tuna roll were spot on and tasty! You can't really go wrong with saucy rolls. My friend got the smoked salmon roll II and it was weird. His chicken Katsu roll was decent and he also got the Alaska roll. I feel we both didn't feel like it was anything to write home about but it wasn't bad either. There were seats around us that had been seated since before we sat down but once one table next to us cleared they were already bringing us our bill before I had even finished eating. Since we didn't bring out our wallets they brought over the machine and asked us to pay. Horrible. Won't return as you can find similar sushi all over Vancouver with better service. read more

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After a morning of shopping, Mother deer and I decided to go to California sushi for lunch. The Mount Pleasant location's interior looks completely different than the Lougheed one in that it is much more modern and sleek. We got there at 2pm on a weekday and service was pretty quick. It's been a while since we've been to California sushi so it was nice to rediscover their menu. The two of us started off with a salmon avocado roll to share. Mother deer was impressed with the size of the roll and how they had a good amount of avocado in each piece. Next we decided to try the ishiyaki rice bowl which was beef, fish roe, shiitake mushroom, lettuce, wakame seaweed and pickled veggies served over a bed of rice in a stone pot. The stone pot was sizzling hot when it came to the table. I was surprised to see that the rice wasn't seasoned with anything. At first I thought that it meant that the rice wouldn't have a lot of flavour. However, I was wrong! It was packed full of flavour from the pickled veg and the shiitake mushrooms. We both thoroughly enjoyed this rice bowl and ended up finishing the whole thing. read more

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Sushi California is my go to for out of town guests that are looking to get seriously good sushi at reasonable prices. The portions remain HUGE and the quality is never an issue. I will always recommend the spicy tuna sashimi or spicy tuna don here. I have yet to find a better place for it in all my travels. On this occasion I did find the uni nigiri to taste a little too fishy for my liking. Sometimes it can be hit or miss and I'm not sure if they are using premium grade uni these days. read more

Sushi California - Spicy Tuna Sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Was out and about doing my weekly grocery errands and decided to get take out from Sushi California. This is your typical Vancouver Korean run sushi joint with big portions, average prices, and decent quality. I do find the rolls to be inconsistent from time to time so generally ask for extra sauce on my sushi rolls. Ordered one yellow town roll and one Alaska rolls with extra sauce. Also got a salmon nigiri. Glad I asked for extra sauce as the amount of sauce on both the Alaska and Yellow Town roll were just right but no extra side sauce was to be found in my take out order. Sushi tasted solid but wish my extra sauce was actually there to have made it better. Overall, it was a cheap $12 take out dinner so can't complain. read more

Sushi California - Alaska roll, yellow town roll, and salmon nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I was extremely disappointed with my order. I was by Cambie and wanted to pickup an easy meal that would be convenient for a picnic. I typically like Sushi Cali because of its convenience and it does the job (decent quality for the price) but after my latest experience, I won't be returning. I ordered a new item: the double spicy tuna roll and to my surprise, the rice was hard. It felt like the rice you would scrape at the bottom of the pan-- crunchy and unappetizing. I then tried a salmon maki thinking it must be the roll... but the same thing occurred. How do you mess up a simple salmon maki? I was extremely disappointed by the quality. I feel like the rice in T&T sushi outperformed what I had..... read more

The food was extremely delicious and freshness was evident. Enjoyed the atmosphere and our server was so awesome and took care of our every need. read more

A decent spot to grab affordable sushi. Ordered via Ubereats and the service was quite prompt. Ordered the dynamite roll, salmon roll, tuna battera, salmon mountain roll, Las Vegas roll. The dynamite roll and salmon roll were classic staples, can't really mess those up. The tuna battera had a nice spicy kick to it. Wasn't the biggest fan of the salmon mountain roll because the salmon texture on top was a little goopy. The Las Vegas roll was like your California roll with extra sauces on top. Overall decent meal! read more

Sushi California - Dynamite roll, salmon roll, tuna battera, salmon mountain roll, Las Vegas roll - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Really well priced sushi for the portion and quality Definitely order the Toro (tuna belly) sashimi as we found it fresh and amazingly priced for the portion you get. The nigiri we ordered was also delicious with large pieces of fish to accompany the rice. The rolls were OK and I probably would not order the rolls again. Flavours were kinda weird and didn't really incorporate too much fish. I could see some liking them as they are unique in their own way and there's a ton of variety. The one thing that was really annoying is that the server seated a couple right next to our table (approx 2 feet to the side of us) when the restaurant was virtually empty. Wtf? Server was kind of clueless... We were just finishing so it wasn't a big deal, but server should clue in especially during a pandemic ‍ read more

Sushi California - the toro sashimi (right) was ~ $18... amazing value for the quantity & quality! - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I don't know why this joint is always so busy, I thought it was yet another just okay sushi restaurant in Vancouver. Maybe because it's located by a transportation hub super close to Cambie? The soy sauce for starters was too sweet, which I've never encountered before. I ordered a pretty standard tuna and salmon combo which I wasn't blown away with, again it was just okay. The tuna nigiri was probably the best thing on the plate. My brother and sister both ordered sashimi and the cuts were so damn thick it was off putting and we LOVE sashimi. Overall will I be back, probably not. It's a skip from me! read more

Sushi California - Tuna and Salmon combo - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Dropped by once for sushi and had a great experience. Located on Broadway, this place is pretty easy to get to and is fairly roomy. Didn't have trouble getting a table and staff were fairly friendly. A fan of how many options there are on the menu. It helps to get a ton of options to choose from with varying aspects. Some of them felt like a bridge too far however. Had the Energy Roll and I'm not sure asparagus is the way to go with sushi. I think instances like this are a bit too much. Portions are fairly sized and let you pile on a bunch. Menu is quite affordable and you can get a fair amount of stuff or go ham and get a bunch of stuff. Definitely a better option than checking out an AYCE alternative for lots of food. Was quite happy with Sushi California. Will definitely keep it in mind when I consider other sushi places to check out in future. read more

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Very busy location and the food did not disappoint. Tried the Russian roulette roll and tobiko and masago nigiri. They were not skimpy with the fillings but found the Russian roulette roll a tad too sweet. The rice was also a tad too sticky as it stuck to the container that it unravelled the roll every time you picked it up. Quick $12 dinner. Great location with quick service. A hit with the locals. read more

Solid sushi California. Good portion and good value. High volume of customers which keeps their ingredients turn over fast and fresh. They are always busy and have a long wait before covid, I often do take out or just go right when they open to avoid the line up. Service is very fast, but have to flag down your server for everything. All in all, a good family restaurant, or if you just want a cheap and fast meal. read more

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First time here and great service and food! Fish was very fresh, great portions, food came out quickly and the smoked salmon was uniquely delicious! read more

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Love!! Great service, amazing selection of rolls, and fantastic food at a great price. My boyfriend and I were visiting Vancouver for the first time from California, and we found this gem on night one, and came back for dinner the next 2 nights as well! Satisfied and happy all 3 visits to Sushi California. I will miss it here. read more

Sushi California - Get the salmon mountain roll - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Solid sushi place in Vancouver. Nothing particularly unique, but the presentation is amazing! I ordered a seafood yakisoba and it came on a sizzling plate piled high with shrimp, scallops, squid, and mussels. I didn't take pictures, unfortunately, but it definitely looked as good as it tasted. Service was pretty quick too. No long waits or delays. As far as sushi places go, if you're in the Mount Pleasant area, with its tons of options, definitely consider Sushi California! read more

Service was terrible. Server could not answer a single question we asked about the menu. Two of our orders had hairs in it, we should've gotten the meal for free but all they did was replace it. Sushi was decent, very cheap prices. read more

My first comment - Great food at an affordable price!! :) I tried the food here before. Now I am coming back for a takeout. I ordered for myself and coworkers. We ordered tempura udon, chicken teriyaki roll, dynamite roll, miso soup, chicken karaage and crunch house roll. All of them were good. The portion was big at a reasonable price. The flavour was very tasty that the dressing or sauce on some of the special rolls was about right. I had a super salty sushi somewhere else due to the sauce that was heavy loaded. We ordered the food by phone. The food was ready for pickup in the next 15 mins. It was on time. The restaurant was very efficient and fast. When I stepped into the restaurant around 1:30pm, it was crowded. Servers were busy running around and serving customers. I wouldn't be able to comment on their customer service as I did not eat at the restaurant. But I could see it was a fast pace environment even though it was a Japanese restaurant. They would serve customers quickly and the turn around time was quick. Once customers have paid, they would clean the tables right away and serve the next customers. I wouldn't mind to come back here and try other dishes next time. read more

Sushi California - Chicken karaage (4 big pieces) - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I was introduced to Sushi California as great and affordable sushi. And having returned there 3 times now, I couldn't agree more. The bang for your buck you get for the specialty rolls are great. I recommend the Crunch House roll, Smoked salmon cream cheese, and Dragon Rolls. The chopped scallop nigiri is filled with fresh scallops (seasoned with mayo) with just enough rice to balance it out, for $1.50 a piece, I highly suggest getting them. I also got their Spicy salmon sashimi and you truly get a lot for your money, each piece is HUGE. The atmosphere is quite nice especially since they renovated recently. It's also kinda cool to be able to see the guys in the back making the sushi fresh. The waiters were polite as well but aren't that attentive to refill your teas once you've finished them. Weekday evenings aren't too busy so you can nab a table pretty quickly, but on a Friday/weekend evening, expect to wait ~30minutes because of the dinner rush and the fact that they don't take reservations! Wait or no wait time, it's really worth it! read more

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Good sushis, fast service but a tiny bit expensive. Worth it nonetheless. Mostly went there because it was convenient by the hotel I was staying at. read more

Great cheap sushi. They serve a huge selection of rolls. All the classics and many creative ones. Service is quick and friendly. It's always busy, but especially expect to wait during lunch hour and dinner. There isn't a ton of free parking around. Some a block up (10th) or North of Broadway. You can unofficially park in the no frills parking lot, but you didn't get it from me. read more

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Not sure why their rating is so slow because this place WAS GREAT!!! We even came back for a second time during our trip. I think the best thing about this place was the price to quality AND quantity ratio -- thats not something you get in most places. They have an incredible number of rolls but there are descriptions so you can figure out which one you like. I do recommend the spicy salmon platter because the salmon is so nice and tender and the seasoning is based off a sort of a korean chojang base i think. The regular salmon platter was also great if you really want to enjoy the salmon without the flavors. read more

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The best sushi place. Never disappointed me. Thank you for the great quality. Salmon sashimi is a win always. read more

I absolutely love Sushi California! I have been to many of their locations and the quality and flavours are always consistent. I always go to this location because it is closest to me. I went yesterday and got their chicken karaage, negihama roll and alaska roll and it was so good. The alaska roll had this amazing sauce on it and they always put alot on top of the salmon, I absolutely love it and they always have the perfect rice ratio in their rolls. The negihama roll was also good, nice amount of fish and scallions and was super good. The chicken kaarage is a new favourite of mine! The chicken pieces are big and so juicy and crunchy and came with this mayo based sauce. The sauce had a garlic and lemon taste, it was really good but maybe a bit too sour for me but still paired well with the chicken. I love how Sushi California's pricing is very affordable and you get delicious, high quality food. read more

Sushi California - negihama and alaska roll - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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This is our go-to spot for affordable yet tasty Sushi when visiting Vancouver! Compared to Seattle, the options for sushi/Japanese food in Vancouver are much cheaper while also being better quality! For two people, we ordered the Lover's Boat ($30CAD) as well as the Sashimi Plate ($20CAD). Given that one Chirashi could set you back $15+ USD here in Seattle, that Sashimi plate was an absolute steal! The rolls are massive and the Sashimi is super fresh! The main disappointment were the sweet shrimps, as they were extremely tiny. But the generous portions of salmon, tuna, and yellowtail really made up for it! Although there is a wait, the service while we dined more than compensated for it. Highly recommend this restaurant to those looking for a cheap tasty sushi fix! read more

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Ok, I have ordered takeout from Sushi California far too many times to count during this pandemic. It would be a disservice not to write a review at this point. Simply put, Sushi California should be your go-to if you want delicious sushi at an affordable price. Whenever I order from here, I don't feel like I have to sacrifice quantity (or quality, for that matter) in order to keep my bill at a reasonable price. As a result, I've been able to try many different dishes and satisfy my belly many a time. I would recommend ordering the following: - Alaska Roll ($4.95) - Seafood Salad ($8.50) - Salmon Mountain Roll ($8.25) - Crunch Calamari Roll ($7.95) - Chopped Scallop Nigiri ($1.85) - Tuna/Salmon Sashimi ($13.50) These have been my favourite dishes to order as of late, with the Alaska Roll and the Seafood Salad being classics of mine. Let's start off with the rolls! If you love avocado, you're going to love the Alaska Roll because it is stuffed with it and then drizzled with a tangy dressing to cut through the richness. It's also topped off with a delicate piece of smoked salmon. As for the Salmon Mountain Roll and the Crunch Calamari Roll, both of them are recent additions for me, but they are likely here to stay! The Salmon Mountain Roll is similar to the Alaska Roll in that it is also filled with the creamy goodness of avocado. However, it offers a bit more with some shrimp, crispy flakes, and a creamier sauce. For the Crunch Calamari Roll, it's got all the texture (as its name implies) from its squid tempura, radish sprouts, chopped celery, and onion. It's quite the savoury roll! Finally, the Chopped Scallop Nigiri - the coveted sushi that I used to take turns for when there was only one in the Sashimi/Sushi Combo ($14.50). Thankfully, I smartened up and got my own now to enjoy these luscious and plump scallops. Turning now to the Seafood Salad and the Tuna/Salmon Sashimi... The Seafood Salad offers a medley of seafood (shrimp, smoked salmon, tako, imitation crab meat) on top of lettuce and cellophane noodles. The salad reaches new heights once you add the wasabi mayo and the tangy dressing. Honestly, I have no idea what Sushi California puts in this dressing, but it is absolutely divine and is a must for your salad. With the Tuna/Salmon Sashimi, there are no frills - it is a thick and fatty slab of sashimi, with a slice of lemon and ginger if you care for it. I think it is a good add-on to have if you want to stick to the pure taste of fish. If you're in the mood for something hot, I suggest the Nebeyaki Udon ($10.95), but only if you're dining in (which is why it's not in the above list). It's hard to relieve the same experience of piping hot broth with springy udon noodles at home. Aside from these two elements, there is also prawn tempura, chicken, pork, vegetables, and a soft boiled egg to tuck into. Having dined in Sushi California before, the service has wavered from time to time depending on how busy they were. However, on my most recent visit there, I felt well attended to by both the server and the kitchen. As I said, I've had takeout more lately, and everything has always been packaged nicely. The longest wait we've experienced was 40 minutes, but it's usually within the 20-30 minute window. read more

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Definitely my favourite sushi place right now. I've ordered from here so many times over the last couple months and its always so good! Everything tastes fresh and they have tons of vegetarian options. My favorites are the Yam Tempura Roll and the Vegetable Roll. I've only ordered delivery through Door Dash, so I can't comment on the restaurant itself or the customer service. However, they've never made a mistake on any of my orders. I'll for sure be getting more sushi from here again soon! read more

I came here around 7 and the place was packed. I opted to get take out instead. The menu had a large variety of options to choose from that are all quite cheap. I ordered the salmon, BC, Alaska, and Dynamite roll. My order came in about 20 minutes. The salmon roll was pretty average. The dynamite roll was not very good, I felt that the tempura was too dry to have a rightful place in the roll. The BC roll was also on the drier side. The cooked fish in the roll was overcooked which explained the dryness. However, the sauce on the roll gave some of the much needed moisture and flavor for the roll. The Alaska roll had a garlic/sour cream onion sort of flavor to it. It was similar to the flavor of lays that you can get. It was by far my favorite roll. I didn't feel that the rolls here were especially good, but the cheap price justified it's quality. read more

Sushi California - Dynamite roll, BC roll - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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