All and all we had a decent experience however there were a couple of things that I wasn't happy with. I am not a health freak but I do try to avoid deep fried foods. Their bento box includes massive pieces of tempura and they refuse to substitute. That's a no no as far as I'm concerned. About 80 minutes into our meal the server approached us and very politely requested that we wrap things up as they needed our table. That's a huge no no. read more

The food here was not bad - probably better than most of the Japanese restaurants in Edmonton. However, I've never been kicked out of a restaurant. My friend and I came here for lunch recently and after our meal were just talking and catching up when at around 1:30pm were told they are locking the doors and asked us to leave. We weren't there for that long, probably just under an hour. Ive never been to a restaurant that has kicked me out before and it's not like we were lingerers, we had just paid when the waitress came back and told us to pack up. Anyways, that just tainted the experience for me and I won't be going back. read more

I went here a while back in December. Sushi wasabi is a the right place to go if you want authentic sushi. Unfortunately thought, since this place is very authentic there is not many unique choices of maki rolls to choose from. For example, like dragon rolls, deep fried rolls, etc. I love sushi is the place to go if you want more unique rolls, which is also not authentic. However thought, the sashimi was very fresh and tasted better than most sushi restaurants I've been to. I enjoyed the tempura rolls the most, I recommend it. The reason I'm giving this a 4/5 is because although the food is very fresh and authentic, it does not have many of the deep fried rolls and variety of sushi I could choose from. read more

This is a solid neighborhood establishment serving good quality Japanese food covering all the usual suspects: sushi, tempura, teishoku and the like. My family and I have been going to Wasabi for over a decade, from its earlier incarnation as a simple takeout sushi stand in a small shopping centre in Old Strathcona. Over the years, the quality of the food, the generous portions of nigiri and the homely service from the Japanese couple who own the place have not diminished. Deservedly so, this restaurant is consistently busy on Friday and Saturday evenings. To be sure, you're not going to get cutting edge fusion Japanese, or haute cuisine from an Iron Chef, but Wasabi is consistent, friendly and has earned my loyalty for years of great sushi and friendly service. In my mind, this makes it stand out from the raft of new Japanese places that have popped up over the past decade in Edmonton. Try the beef tataki too... my favorite item on the menu! Take out available... read more

Not impressed. Heard (and read) great things about this place, so decided I had to check it out. The night I went in was a Thursday, but it was completely packed. I guess these other people heard good things too. I had high expectations, but left disappointed. Why? Prices are on the high side and the food is bland and minimal. For the cost you'd expect either lots of food or high quality, and we got neither. Tiny portions and very average Japanese food. And service on this day was quite slow. Maybe I'll have to try again to give it another shot, but on this day, the food and the whole experience left much to be desired. I actually seriously prefer Banzai. read more

Serves authentic Japanese food - but in small portions and highly over priced. If this is not an issue then try it. There are other places that serves the same but not as pricey as this one. read more

Ok so by far this is the best Japanese food in the city. Not even close. It all starts with the amazing hot towels that you can clean your hands and face with. We have enjoyed every piece of Sushi we have eaten here. Very fresh and well prepared and your rice or fish are never served cold (big no no) and the wasabi is as fresh and as real as it gets. No coloured horseradish sauce here. It's the real thing. If you go once you'll crave it again and again. read more

It is the best sushi restaurant in the city and the quality has always been high. I just wish we lived closer to an ocean so the couple who own the restaurant had access to fresher food! read more

Great place to have real Japanese food. Nabe udon is the best! Great owner and great staff. Always busy so make sure to have an appointment if you have time to wait.. read more

Sushi Wasabi is a goldmine in Edmonton. Authentic Osaka-style dishes, and simple/elegant sushi. The quality of their fish is outstanding, and will make you wonder where the other restaurants are getting their fish from. As other reviewers have observed, this isn't the place to go if you want to get the latest in gimmicky rolls or Japanese fusion cuisine, but if you enjoy sushi for the quality of the fish rather than the sauce it's rolled up in and you want to have an excellent Japanese meal, Sushi Wasabi is the place to go. read more

One of my favorite sushi restaurants in Edmonton, and it compares favorably with the best sushi my wife and I've had in Japan and on the west coast of North America (Vancouver, LA, SF, Seattle) and Las Vegas. I've returned dozens of times to this place over the years. Family-owned and run for the past couple decades, and consistently excellent. It focuses on more traditional sushi than many North American Japanese restaurants, but also includes some other non-sushi dishes. The sushi rice here is particularly excellent and well prepared. Relatively small, so call early for takeout, or book a reservation. Lots of parking available nearby. Well worth a visit; try all the dishes on the menu over time as there's really nothing bad here! read more

Fantastic sushi. I have been to this restaurant DOZENS of times. The sushi is delicious and always fresh. California rolls are enormous and best in the city. Small and family run, if you want to get a table on a Friday or Saturday you better make a reservation! The odd time we have gone during peak hours and waited a long time for food but it happens from time to time. Some waitresses are not overly pleasant, but the food quality makes up for it. Chefs always great you when you come in the door. Will keep returning! read more

Been here a few times but won't go back. Yes, the sushi is good (for Edmonton, which is a sad but necessary qualifier) but the service is so poor. Yes, its a tiny restaurant, but there's no need to seat you next to the toilets or right next to another table, when the restaurant is empty and you've called ahead for a reservation. You could try ordering take-out ... but be prepared to be quoted more than an hour for your order to be ready. As a city, we need to stop accepting poor, pretentious and untimely service!! read more

Excellent. Fresh fast and great staff even though we weren't Orientals(not meant disrespectfully). Helped us order the non standard fare. Price is fine based against quality. read more

The best in the city. Surfclam tataki and sankai maki are amazing.

This is a great little place to go get some quality sushi! The venue is small and fairly active, so you may want to call in advance to book a seat as it often gets full. The sushi is delicious, and you can tell they care about the quality of the fish they are serving you. The food is always fresh and delivered within a reasonable amount of time. If you sit at the bar you can watch them make it right in front of you! The price is decent and you get a good amount for what you pay for. They are never cheap with the size of their servings. The service is top notch. It is a family run restaurant, and these people care about their customers. Overall, if you love Sushi, this is the place to go in Edmonton. Their lunch hours are variable and they are always closed on Mondays, generally I go there for dinner for a safe bet that they will be open. read more

As I sit on my couch, a little more than 12 hours after consuming a simple meal of assorted tempura, spicy octopus maki and spicy tuna maki with my husband, my insides are expressing displeasure and defiance after ingesting this meal. The place is quaint, clean, and our waitress was very friendly. We requested to "start" with the assorted tempura....didn't happen. The rolls were brought out first and my husband made the comment "boy, do these ever smell fishy." Granted we were in a sushi restaurant, fish isn't supposed to smell as fishy as it did, indicating to me that it may not have been as fresh as it should be for sushi. We ate it anyways...and I'm sure the spices in the mix camouflaged any distaste I would have otherwise experienced. The tempura arrived when we were already halfway through our makis, but whatever, it arrived hot. The shrimp tempura could have been cooked slightly longer as it wasn't very crispy and almost a bit soggy. The oil needed to be changed as well... I was up a lot in the night with reflux and heartburn from the tempura, something which I rarely ever have For drinks, I had green tea and my husband had the hot sake. Unfortunately, we will not be returning to this restaurant. I wish I could have given it a better review, but I'd rather be honest than not... read more

Fish tastes great and fresh, sushi and rolls well done. Dine in or take out. The restaurant is clean and small, like sushi places all over, they take reservations and have nice pleasant staff. For the best Sushi in Edmonton, go here. read more

Best sushi ever! I went there for my bday and I had amazing food/service. I was so happy I bought a grift certificate for my boyfriend's parents. read more

I travel quite a bit for work and I always seek out the hole in the wall places that always seem to hit the mark. This is definitely one of them. The fish was fresh, the warm sake was warm, and the staff was friendly. I also had the pleasure of trying a grilled shrimp head instead of the usual fried. I am a fan!! The head had all the flavor with no grease. I will definitely return the next time I am in Edmonton! read more

I know Sushi. I make sushi. I eat sushi wherever I go. I hesitate to give five stars to any sushi restaurant in Edmonton, because the fish is by necessity frozen. That having been said - this is the best Japanese restaurant I know outside of Vancouver, and totally deserve 5 stars on all other points. I recommend the "Wasabi Combo for 2". With tea and soup, (always complimentary) and tip, you'll drop about $60, and be either totally, completely satisfied, or merely primed to go for everything else on the menu. This restaurant breeds obsession, addiction, and will haunt your dreams. They have unique rolls - inside out asapagus with cooked shrimp (I order it "hold the mayo") which is spectacular. The avocado shitake roll is equally amazing. Not enough? Try the shitake tempura, which is pure zen. The service is amazing. Friendly, polite, and attentive - they are a small mom and pop operation that really, really goes the extra mile. One warning, due to remarkable success and a slavishly devoted clientèle, hours are limited, and when then they're open, they're packed - so call ahead. They are very successful for a reason, and you'll know it the moment you step through the door. Take-out, eat in, casual to business casual attire. This is Lendrum's hidden jewel. Do not go another day without visiting Wasabi. read more

Been going to this place for years. Quality of sushi is always consistent. The best sushi in town! Although sometimes they turn away take out orders cause they are so busy. But I will always continue to go back. read more

Good sushi but I've never waited so long for food. It took an hour and fifteen minutes after being seated to receive any food, and we had a reservation. They also forgot some of our order and we had to wait again while one person at our table had no food for so long. We were close to walking out and many people came and went with take out orders. Seems like the priority went to take out and not the people who were sitting and waiting and made reservations. No apologies from the staff either. Going here was an annual family tradition so we'll probably pick somewhere new next time or do the take out. Too bad, it was pretty yummy. read more

I chose Sushi Wasabi for my boyfriend's birthday after reading rave reviews. As an afterthought, I made a reservation... I'm glad I did. This place is always pretty packed when I go here & it has a really tiny waiting area. In fact, the entire restaurant is pretty small. They have a great selection of fish with reasonable prices and everything is really fresh. We always get the prerequisite tempura which is also very delicious. My only complaint is the last time we were there, the tempura arrived last and took quite awhile to come. They bring in specials regularly... last time we tried to the bluefin tuna & it was quite the treat - a little heavy on the wasabi in the middle but some might like that. Would definitely recommend this place but would recommend making reservations, lest you get stuck waiting a long time. read more

Best Japanese restaurant in town!! Their sashimi were so juicy, and melted in your mouth. Must try their broiled salmon!! No regret at all. But it was a quite expensive meal. read more

The best sushi you can get in Edmonton. Pricey but worth it. Very authentic and uses real wasabi (not the powder stuff).

Amazing! I lived in Japan for a number of years and this place is the closest you can get to authentic Japanese food in Edmonton. Anyone who thinks otherwise has probably never lived in Japan or wants Westernised Japanese food. It is pricey but worth it. read more

This place is spot on. We come here every week, and not once have I been disappointed. The pieces of fish are always fresh, soft and large. I've been to so many other sushi restaurants and am disappointed by how much I've spent for the quality provided. The prices are good for the quality you get here. The restaurant is small and intimate, so I'd advise to call ahead and make reservations, as sometimes there is a small line in the front door to snag a table. I love this place, and this is the only sushi spot I will ever head to in Edmonton. read more

Best sushi place in Edmonton. The side dishes and variety are excellent. The grapefruit dessert is wonderful. Great family run restaurant.

Actually real Japanese restaurant, superb quality over time (we've been coming since 2006). Construction in the neighbourhood wasn't doing them a favour, but they prevailed, hats off. Really love their personalized service and understated attitude. Expect none of the Albertan obscene portion sizes, it's for your own good. Best and most authentic sushi place in town. read more

This restaurant is very cute and cozy. It's located in a strip mall near Southgate and easy to miss. The food is reasonably priced and their salmon sashimi is great - very fresh! Hard to find sashimi in this city that isn't partially frozen... read more

Don't advertise take out option if one never accepts take out orders. This is the 3rd time in 6 months we have attempted to get take out and every time we were told they are "too busy to accept take out" during the 5:30pm-7:30pm time period. We even suggested picking it up 30 minutes to 45 minutes later and they still said 'no'. We live in the area and would love to support local restaurants but this will be our last time trying. read more

food is not bad for sure! last night when i was there the old lady came over and told me that I had to go within 15 minutes because there are lots of ppl waiting... read more