This is my first time also last time come to this Suishi restaurant, the service seems like only welcome for foreign costumers. As a student from Asia I feels disappointed. read more

It is over rated restaurant. The sushi is pretty basic they don't have lots of optionals. Additionally, it is over priced as the portion size is extremely small! It felt like I am snacking and not eating a meal! read more

Toshi Sushi - Dragon roll, salmon roll and alaska roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I am a bit surprised with amount of crowd vs quality of food. Honestly we tried basics such spicy scallop roll, alaska roll and Philadelphia roll. Poor quality, dry, untasty. I will never go back and neither should you. Cant imagine why to go there and stay in line. read more

This is one of my top sushi places in Vancouver! It's not the nicest inside, so I usually just order for pickup. Also the lines hella long right at opening so definitely get there early. But the food is so good and fresh and the prices are fair. I usually will always get the nigiri combo plus one of the specialty or seasonal items. read more

Really small place, limited seating. Groups larger than 4 may have difficulty getting a table. They don't take reservations. Some items tasted fresh, some not so much. Their pressed sushi was quite bland and all I could taste was lemon flavoured rice. Their spicy tuna sashimi tho.. really tasty. We thought it was a bit pricey for what you get. May return to try some other items on the menu. read more

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Don't worry- it IS worth waiting in line for. In a city where it is DAMN difficult to find a Japanese owned/run sushi joint, this place is spot on. After I waited a little over half an hour (first one on the wait list) to take my seat at the sushi bar, I could instantly tell the sashimi was fresh and the sushi quality. I was amused by the couple beside me who lamented about the high prices. Let me tell you- we are SPOILED in Vancouver to have SO much fresh fish that we have become used to paying low prices for some chopped up raw salmon. THIS place is NOT one of those cookie cutter, chinese-owned, cheap sashimi places. Expect to pay a couple more, WELL SPENT, dollars on proper sushi chefs. The overall resto is very good value for your money. Definitely worth it for people who can tell the difference between 2/3 star chain-Vancouver-sashimi and proper sushi-chef creations. I'd say this is all round best sushi restaurant that is right in between the a-ok chinese owned and the higher end izakayas. Tips -they do do takeout (heh..you said do do) -arrive early, put your name on the list and take a walk. a long one -once you are seated feel free to take your time and enjoy. really. -don't get too excited and feel the need to order everything. you can always come back. -please don't come here with more than a group of 4. you simply WONT fit. read more

"Toshi has the best sushi" "Their Sushi is so good" "Best in Vancouver" "If you don't get there when it opens, you'll be waiting a long time.." yup.. those are some of the things I've heard.. and I'm not sure why but I had wanted a "cheap" dinner and somehow decided to eat at Toshi's. It was at prime time and I knew what I was getting into but decided to wait it out anyway. I got ancy, impatient, hungry, weary and really wanted to leave, but the bf told me that since we had waited over half an hour already, we might as well stick it out. Meanwhile, I'm looking at the items I want to get and this "cheap" meal was becoming to become more like a luxury. You think that at a sushi restaurant that tables would turn around quickly... well not when there are 6 tables in front of you. Not only that, people write their names down and come back. Smart thinking. ... so after a very long 45+ minutes of waiting, I have to admit that my hunger was starting to fade. We sat down, ordered the special rolls, BLACK COD, sashimi, some soup and watched as the chefs intricately prepared each dish for the rest of the diners. I was very impressed at how detailed oriented they were. Every extra unnecessary thread was picked off and rolled to perfection. Our sashimi did not disappoint as the bf said that it was the best tuna he has ever tasted. Everything was fresh and a beautiful colour. The rolls that contained lemon added a bit of tartness which made it taste even better. The black cod was soo buttery, so delicious. I wish I could cook and eat it every night. At the end - this $50 dollar meal was worth every penny. Yes the wait was grueling, and no I do not want to wait in the little hallway. So it's come early to get take out! read more

If you want mind blowing sushi, follow these simple steps. 1. Eat a snack 2. Go to Toshi's and put your name on the waiting list. 3. Wait a really long time. Maybe bring cards or a book to keep you occupied. If you come hungry, you are screwed and may give up prematurely to eat somewhere that can seat you right away. If you do leave, other waiting patrons may just high five that you gave up your place, advancing their place on the waiting list. 4. Keep waiting. Stalk other patrons who are eating their meal and play a game with your date about which table will clear next. 5. They call your name! Skip to your table! Now that you are finally seated, order the eggplant appetizer. It's baked and caramelized and oh so delicious. Also, order the sashimi. It's melt in your mouth fresh and delicious. Service is good, but seating is tight. Do not come here with a large group or you'll never get seated. They don't take reservations, hence the ridiculous line up. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. I hate Sundays and Mondays. read more

Is this place for real? Oh man! My fiancee has been raving about this place (she is a Vancouver native) ever since we've been together. Now, I understand why. All I have to say is SCALLOP SCONE! Dude. Dude! What it this thing? It's deliciousness that's what it is. Spicy tuna roll? Delicious. Soft shell crab tempura? Oh man. Toro sashimi? Excellent prices for this decadence. I've been spoiled...spoiled rotten to the core from this amazing sushi spot in wonderful Vancouver. My "go-to" sushi spot in DC is still okay, but man-oh-man will I ever be comparing it and the rest of my sushi adventures to Toshi Sushi. read more

Yo your boy Caspian goes for sushi sometimes, and just like everything, Double C only gets the best. Toshi got the best raw fish in the biz, knowhatimsayin? Hit me up wit some of that unagi Kenji. Lay that appetizer tempura on me Keiko. Oh snap here come Masami with the bomb ass eggplant. Don't get in a knife fight with the boys behind the sushi counter. Only gripe, why you gotta have such a small space Toshi? Ain't no thang tho, Caspian writes his name down then hangs back in his Benz until his table ready. read more

Who opens for less than 24 hours total each week? These guys! The hubs and I thought it'd be nice to eat out after work on a Friday. I didn't object, so we stopped by Toshi's on the way home. See, we apply this rule for Toshi: if there are people waiting out the door, be ready to resort to Plan B. Thankfully, there were no patrons waiting outside at 6pm. It was also drizzling, so it may have contributed to a shorter lineup. Rain can be a good thing sometimes! We found street parking half a block away, and waited for about 30 mins. After seeing 4 other couples get seated, it was finally our turn. We ordered the baked black cod dish right away (right after an order of beer) because it takes 30 minutes to prepare/cook. We also ordered a sushi combo, nabeyaki udon, two sushi rolls, and tobiko nigiri with raw quail egg. We were seated at the end of the sushi bar, so we were in the middle of the action. The rolls came out first, and it made us forget how long we waited. If food can make you do things like that, it's worth coming back to. The udon dish came out next, and it was accompanied by some perfectly battered shrimp tempura - definitely comforting on a rainy day. It's a pretty large serving, so it's perfect to share between two people if you're ordering multiple dishes. The baked black cod was the star of the dinner. Out came a long plate with FOUR decent sized black cod fillets baked in miso. It doesn't get any better than that. Why, you might ask? For the price you pay for this dish, it's way below market price. It might even be the same as (if not cheaper than) what I might pay at the market for frozen non-marinaded black cod! And if you were to buy it, the amount of time you need to let the cod marinade for before baking, it's just too much hassle (trust me, I know). If there was only one thing you were allowed to order from here, this should be it. The sushi combo came next, and maybe sitting at the bar spoiled it a little bit, but I wasn't too impressed after seeing that the fish had been pre-sliced way beforehand. The sushi masters were working non stop, so I guess preparation allowed them to keep up with the orders. Last but not least, we finished our meal off with an order of tobiko nigiri with quail egg. Always fail safe. Try it if you've never had one! For about $70 including tax and tip, it is a great deal for two people! We were so stuffed at the end, I almost couldn't finish the tobiko and quail egg. I'm glad I did, because my stomach loved me that night! read more

Oh Toshi, how do you do it? Keep me coming back for more! I remember one point in my life I came here everyday (and stood in line) for two weeks. That's the thing about the food at Toshi, it's addictive! Toshi's is a hype, but hyped for the right reasons. The food is delicious (they use really good ingredients) and the pricing is reasonable. Must tries: 1.) Tuna tataki (a bit on the sour side, but really good!) 2.) Spicy Tofu (the sauce is to die for!) 3.) Ika Karaage (the spicy mayo and tender squid is amazing) 4.) Seaweed salad (doesn't get much better) 5.) Nasu Dengaku (grilled miso eggplant) 6.) Box sushi (battera style sushi loaded with good stuff) 7.) Miso Backcod (so flaky and so moist) Don't expect to come here for a romantic dinner because you will be rushed and squished since the place is pretty small. Tip from a pro: get there by 4:45 if you want to make it in the first round! read more

I must add my voice to the cacophony of rave reviews. It is, simply put, really good authentic sushi. They even use the correct "Zushi" spelling in appropriate places on the menu! We lucked out and only had to wait 15 minutes - it was worth it and I would gladly wait longer for the freshness of the fish, light batter on the tempura and quick and efficient service. We stuck to the basics, as we always do with a new (to us) place. The negitoro was my favourite roll - absolutely bursting with flavour with none of the unpleasant metallic tang of cheap tuna. The salmon sashimi was AMAZING - a deep jewel pink and served in small delicate slices. Tempura prawns and veg were light and flaky - asparagus! My only dislike of the night was the amount of mayo in the avocado roll - a bit too creamy and squishy for me. What kept me away from Toshi for so many years!? I was expecting higher prices, but really this is extremely affordable at 3 or 4 bucks a roll, and half orders of sashimi (4 pieces) for 6 bucks. I can honestly say that after this experience I will never want to head to Sushiyama again. I would rather pay a dollar or two more and wait a few minutes longer and get this amazing, authentic fresh fish. read more

My friend and I got here at the perfect time, so we only had to wait a max of 15 minutes before getting a seat. We decided to share tempura udon, chicken kaarage, spicy beef, chopped scallop roll, and California roll. The tempura was perfectly battered and the shrimp was soft, and not rubbery. The udon broth was very tasty as well. The chicken kaarage wasn't the best I've had before. I really enjoyed the spicy beef, which was sort of like Korean bbq. The rolls were a good size, not those super-sized rolls that many places serve. I can't wait to come back to try the other dishes I had my eye on. read more

I had never read a review of this little nugget, but I had walked and driven by numerous times and noticed groups of people milling about outside. I had never heard of Toshi (and I have crazy foodie friends), so I wrongly assumed that these crowds were accumulating due to the lack of good Japanese restaurants along Main and/or cheap prices. Well, I ate there last night and am thoroughly happy and excited to report that Toshi's is always busy because IT IS FRIGGIN AWESOME! My posse ordered: salmon/toro sashimi, gyoza, the house roll (prawn, cucumber, avacado, roe), negitoro maki, miso and a bowl of udon. I adored everything but the gyoza. They are deepfried, and I hate deepfried foods (except for Mars bars...and halibut...and doughnuts...and hot wings...and......). My fellow Yelpers all agree that the food is great here, but I would like to emphasize how wonderful the staff are. First, there were five servers, and only about ten tables. This is a 2:1 ratio! Second, Toshi always has at least three sushi chefs working together, in addition to chefs in the back prepping hot dishes. Our items were at our table within five minutes of ordering. I was also coddled by several of the middle-aged female servers because I whipped out my own chopsticks, along with their sleek bamboo carrying case. Little did I know that these cases are primarily used by schoolchildren...I really couldn't tell whether these jolly Japanese ladies were laughing with me or AT me ;) read more

My boyfriend and I had heard crazy good reviews about Toshi and while we were staying in the neighborhood we figured we ought to go, especially since the two of us are obsessed with sushi. Because we'd read about the long wait we arrived as early as we could, about 5:15, and the restaurant was already packed with a line out the door. Now, most people would be discouraged and leave when they come across something like that, it does the opposite to me. Queue's awaken my inner foodie and I refuse to not partake in what everyone else is eating. I'll wait all night if I must. We put our names on the list and proceeded to wait outside, laughing at the poor souls who came even later than we did. Since it was just the two of us we had a shorter wait than others and we wound up getting seats at the bar before 6. We started off with two nigiri sets - one for each of us - and another dish I can't remember the name of. It was square-shaped with salmon and lemon on top? Since we were seated at the counter we got to watch our dishes get made and we were overjoyed to have everything laid out in front of us within minutes. We went down the row of nigiri, both of us making inappropriate noises as we chewed on each delectable bite. The rice was perfectly cooked and the fish was melt-in-your-mouth fresh. The only problem was that they were a bit heavy-handed with wasabi, some of the more subtle cuts of seafood got overpowered. The particular nigiri that really stood out to me were the salmon, the hamachi, and the maguro. These were so good we wound up ordering sashimi as well. So damn delicious. For the price of what you're getting this place is a complete bargain. With the quality of sushi they're producing they could easily charge twice what they are and I would still pay. read more

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Have you been to Toshi? GO TO TOSHI! RIGHT NOW! This is the best sushi in Vancouver! They don't have crazy rolls, the space is tiny and there's a 45 minute wait every night that they're open, but it's the most authentic I've had in Vancouver. They are more about the cut of the fish and preparation than they are about reinventing the wheel. I have dreams about their nasu dengaku (eggplant)! read more

My only issue with Toshi is that it's not open just for me. All the time. I am a huge fan of this little restaurant. Fresh, amazing quality, and affordable Japanese food from a seasoned family who know what they're doing and how to do it well. Sashimi, nigiri, bento boxes, teriyaki, noodles, appetizers and dinner entrees all done slightly differently and better than the standard Japanese restaurants which most of us are familiar with. Toshi is hidden. Seating is tight. The menu is well-prepared for a variety of tastes, and has other options which change regularly. The dinner hours are 5:00PM to 9:30PM. You'll notice the crowd of people outside before you see the restaurant. Get there early or be prepared to wait in line. I've arrived before opening time, only to find others already there. And one more thing. Don't spread the word. I'd like to keep Toshi to myself. Please and thank you. read more

I really wanted to like Toshi Sushi. I heard so many great things and I was so excited for this meal, but it really fell short of my expectations. For a table of 4, we showed up at 5pm and waited until 6:30pm before we were seated. This already put Toshi at a bit of a disadvantage because I find that 99% of restaurants are never worth waiting that long, unfortunately. However, I was still so excited to try their food so I shrugged off the wait and was still thrilled when we finally got a table. The true disappointment began when I made my order and found out that the restaurant already ran out of toro and uni - literally my top 2 favourite items in any sushi menu and usually what I use to compare top end sushi restaurants. For Toshi to run out of toro and uni so early in the day and to not tell us before we committed to waiting was unfair and dishonest in my opinion. Had I known they weren't in stock, I wouldn't have waited until 90 minutes. I ended up trying the following: 1) 10 piece nigiri combo - all very average in terms of freshness and taste. Nothing stood out compared to the average sushi joint. There were no premium nigiris on this plate other than hamachi which was chewier than I would have liked. 2) Toshi agedashi - pretty tasty, no complaints 3) Black cod - smaller than what's shown in the pictures but it was pretty decent at least 4) Soft shell crab karaage - the highlight of the meal! Very meaty, freshly fried, adequately crispy 5) House roll - nothing special 6) Chopped scallop roll - below average. Barely any scallop in the roll 7) Salmon negitoro roll - nothing special The bill ended up being a little shy of $50 for my share including some beer. Considering how most of the food tasted pretty average, it just did not feel like good value. I can think of at least 3 other sushi restaurants in the Lower Mainland at this price range with sushi of much better quality. Factoring in the ridiculous wait time, I just can't imagine I would ever willingly come back after this disappointing experience. Fortunately for Toshi, they seem to have a pretty loyal following, so maybe I just had some bad luck. Who knows? read more

Oh man oh man Born and raised and only the first time!? It's the lineups I tells you. I don't like taking part in them. This was my meal with my dear friend Cory B upon my return from my trip - just needed to eat something that screamed "Vancouver". Yup got it here! We went at around 7:45 and wrote our name on the wall and headed over to Five Point for a drink. Had the drink; came back at around 8:15 - two parties had surpassed us. We promptly told the waitress that we had come back. They were going to call the next on the list but they went back to our names. This seemed to really piss off the people who were just about to get called upon. I sort of understand but really, you could've gone and got drinks like we did; what's the serious problem here? I certainly don't see one. Nasu Dengaku, the grilled eggplant was so bomb. I love eggplants to begin with and when you glaze those suckers with sweet miso and bake 'em? That's what I call delicious. The tempura was pretty good - I am a bit stuck up when it comes to tempura only because I've had some serious tempura in my lifetime but this was absolutely more than acceptable. Although I'm a huge fan of saba and uni, I find that not a lot of restaurants can pull it off - mainly has to do with the level of freshness of both of the said ingredients but when it comes to saba, I would like to say that the level of seasoning is also key (mackerel is a pretty fishy fish, man). They nailed it, which I was very pleasantly surprised about. Overall, I was quite impressed with the quality and the value of the food, not to mention to the attentive service. I'd come on a week night towards the end of the night if you don't want to wait long. read more

5 stars for Toshi! Delicious and fresh nigiri at a very decent price! Worth the long wait! Will definitely come back next time! read more

Toshi Sushi - A variety of nigiri! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Protip: Try to get a friend to come here early to put their name down first, especially if one of you guys are still looking for parking. Came here on a Tuesday night and it was packed. Restaurant is small to begin with. You have to write your name and party size down yourself and wait for the hostess to call your name. She does NOT go outside so make sure you constantly check back if you decide to wait outside. She skips over names really fast if she doesn't hear a response. Ordered the baked eggplant (a must!), bbq salmon roll, fotomaki, and the pressed sushi. Also got a bunch of nigiri including toro and hamachi. They run out of a lot of things by the end of the night. The futomaki ingredients were replaced with other vegetables without notice. The waitress should've probably told us when we ordered! The rolls here are the cheapest I've ever seen. Easy to find street parking. In a weird neighborhood but I don't live in Vancouver so its probably just weird to me. read more

There is always a long line of people waiting to get seated at Toshi's and I hesitate to add another glowing review to the restaurant for selfish reasons but for my first Yelp review, I decided to single out the best Japanese restaurant in Vancouver. The service at Toshi's is very good. The servers are quick and competent. The sushi chefs are friendly, informative and observant to the needs of the customers. The kitchen is also very efficient because you never have to wait a long time for anything. This is one of those rare restaurants where both the raw food and the cooked food are fantastic. My favorite item from the sushi bar is the Box Roll, which consists of sushi rice packed into a box with a taste of avocado and spicy sauce then a combination of salmon, prawns, scallops and a razor thin slice of lemon are placed on top and pressed into a box shape. My favorite cooked item is the Nasu Dengaku, which is eggplant coated in miso and mirin (my uneducated guess) then wrapped in foil and grilled. This results in a dish that is both salty and sweet, with the inside of the eggplant being warm and soft while the skin provides just the right amount of crispy texture to make this a perfect dish. Everything on the menu is also very reasonably priced, including their beer and sake. The wait times are long but they are worth it. Don't come here with a large group because the wait time will be even longer and they may not be able to accommodate your party plus I don't want to have to wait any longer than I already do. read more

Toshi is my favourite sushi spot in Vancouver and has been for the last 5 years. If you are looking for value, nobody can beat Mr. Toshi Saito! However there are a couple things to keep in mind: 1. If you dislike waiting, show up at 4:45 or 8:30. 2. Once you are finished eating please pay up and get out! Nothing annoys me more than patrons who sit around chatting for 20 minutes while the line up is halfway around the block! Have some common sense people! 3. If you absolutely hate waiting in line, come at 9:30 but to be polite to the hard working staff, don't linger past the last customer. So to my fellow regulars, the BOX SUSHI is now on the menu, do you know the new secret roll? muhahahah! read more

This is my favorite sushi spot in Vancouver. Honestly, this place has completely ruined me for other sushi places and unless I am going to Toshi, I don't even bother considering sushi when someone suggests eating out. OK, fine there are like 1 or 2 other places that I will tolerate but, honestly, this is my number 1 choice in Vancouver! I always leave satisfied after noshing on fantastically fresh sashimi, box sushi (not on the menu but a total MUST), and their house roll. And my wallet complains much less than other places. I love bringing people here, they are always impressed with the choice and the economy of the place. I have created a number of Toshi followers! The only downside is the ultra-long lineup every day of the week. Unless you go right when it opens you are looking at a wait of at least 30 minutes. Yes, I still gave this place 5 stars...because the wait is worth it. read more

This place is a gem. The food is fresh and prepared with care. The staff are friendly, the environment is simple, cozy and welcoming. Yesterday was my second visit at toshi's and I wish I could eat here again tonight! We sat at the bar and I saw so many plates I wanted to try! The couple beside us tried the chicken wings and seafood gyozas among other things and left very pleased with their meal. Now I know what to try next time! The first time my boyfriend and I ate mostly sushi rolls but last night we had a variety of plates. The assorted sashimi plate was mouthwatering with melt in your mouth goodness. The tempura was very tasty and Not too oily. The dragon roll was perfectly proportioned and the unagi was not overly saucy (which I find tends to happen often in other restaurants). Then we got our black cod, ouuuf! What a rich butter fish! Perfect for sharing. Delicious but I don't know if I would order it if I was alone. For desert: two pieces of uni and two pieces of toro and a small hot sake to finish off the evening! Yum! My tip for someone new here would be to try a little of everything that way you come out completely content. Also, be sure to write your name on the waiting list when you get in, expect a 20-30minute wait and all of your party needs to be there when they call your name or else you get bumped. Enjoy Japanese food made right and reasonably priced :) read more

Toshi Sushi - Ahi tataki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I really really love this place. In my opinion, this is one of the top 3 places to get sushi in Vancouver. The box sushi is an absolute must if you come here.I hesitated between giving it 4 or 5 stars... but ultimately decided with 5 stars because of the quality of the sushi you can get here. They do not take any reservations and if you come here on a weekend, you may be waiting in line for 45 minutes minimum. We waited for an hour. The restaurant is simple and unassuming. The staff is friendly and nice. One you are seated, service is pretty good and the staff are attentive. We started off with the tuna tataki... I think this was very good, but not their strongest dish. It is nothing special compared to tuna tataki at other restuarants We went with the nigiri combo, which is a chef selected assortment of 10 pieces as well as a serving of salmon and tune sashimi. The quality of the fish is excellent and it seemed very fresh. The nigiri is excellent, and some of the best you can get in town. We also got the dragon role which is good. My favorite roll... by far... probably my favorite roll in Vancouver is the box sushi... the box sushi is a must. It is a box shaped nigiri with alternating salmon, shrimp and scallop and a thinly sliced lemon on top... it does not sound like it would be anything special... but it really is. With that in mind... the cost is not expensive at all... you can certainly pay more at other places for less quantity and quality of sushi I also would not recommend doing take out... the sushi just does not taste the same if you do not have it in the restaurant. read more

Toshi was one of the sushi joints I tried with my bf while we were up in Vancity for a 3 day weekend. We barely made it in time before closing and we had to wait for about 15 min. The space is pretty small so I would not recommend groups bigger than 4 people. After we were seated, we ordered as much sushi as our gluttonous appetite could handle. The only sad part was that they ran out of toro (tuna belly) at around 9pm. What we ordered: Sashimi -salmon -amberjack Nigiri -amaebi (sweet prawn) -unagi (eel) -hamachi (yellowtail) -red tuna Dragon roll The salmon sashimi came out in nice, thick slabs that had a slight tangy salmon flavor my bf really enjoyed. I personally prefer my salmon to have a more sweet and creamy flavor but I could still tell that the quality is excellent. The silces of avocado on top of the dragon roll were fresh, creamy and complemented so well with the roll. I was amazed when the hamachi nigiri came out...it was huge! The thick slab of fish was almost twice the size as the rice underneath! When I took a bite into it, I swear I experienced heaven in my mouth. It was the most creamy and delicious hamachi I ever had. After trying that, I don't think I can enjoy hamachi anywhere else ever again. The amaebi was also impressive. I really enjoyed how it is naturally sweet and creamy that leaves you longing for more. For some reason we never got our uni (sea urchin roe) that we ordered, so I assume they probably ran out which was a shame. Toshi is one of the many hole-in-the-wall restaurants that serve some of the best sushi in Vancouver. I highly recommend trying this out even though it is pricier than most places, but for the experience I can definitely say it was worth it. Just don't make the same mistake we did by getting there too late! I am looking forward to come here again the next time we visit Vancouver. read more

What amazingly fresh and lovely food. The eggplant grilled with miso and sake was lick the plate good. The rolls are creative but not too over the top, for example the chicken katsu roll. As other reviewers have mentioned, there's always a line up. Go prepared to wait. Not a good idea for groups with more than 4 people since the space is so small. Also they won't give you a table until everyone in your party is present. read more

We came here on what seemed to be a "busy" night. The place is REALLY small. As you walk in there are signs on the waiting area seats saying "You cannot wait for your table here, if you do it exceeds our occupancy limit and we can be fined" ok cool. We put our name on this list, which by the way is you physically writing your name on a clipboard that hangs on the wall. There are 7 groups in front of us and they range from 2-4 people. So we go outside to wait with 15 or so others. There is only 1 small bench that fits 3 people if you squeeze. Ok cool, standing it is. We wait. And we wait. And we wait. 45 minutes later we've moved 3 names down the list. At this point I just go in and order some rolls to-go. 15 minutes later I finally receive my food. It was definitely not worth the wait. Good, but not 1 hour wait good. read more

Nice food and people. Small but cozy. Will love to come back again. Missed out on their specials. So I do need to come back.

Toshi Sushi is located on Main street and there is usually a line-up that goes out the door. The place itself is miniscule and groups larger than six people are not recommended. Although Toshis (an abbreviated nickname given by its regulars) is only open for dinner (starting at 5 pm), and it is known for its long lines, this does not stop its increasing popularity and business. The sushi here is of such a first-rate quality that people keep coming back even though they know how long they'll have to wait for a table and might be forced to share a cramped table with complete strangers. It is the perfect balance between quality and price: the food has the quality of a high end place, but for regular and reasonable sushi prices. The fish is incredibly fresh and the sushi rolls have a little kick, as they come with a little bit of wasabi already in them. The Negi Hama (a roll with green onions and yellowtail) is one of the best rolls on the menu, as it is like an upgrade of the Negi Toro. The nigiris are amazing: some solid suggestions from the selection are the Hamachi (yellowtail tuna), the Maguro (albacore tuna), the salmon nigiri (which is made with wild sockeye salmon), and the Saba (mackerel). Again, the freshness of the fish is just pristine and the food is of a first-class quality. Worth the wait? Absolutely. read more

This place is SO TINY! There are ALWAYS line ups, starting at 4:45pm, and the restaurant opens at 5pm! I've only gone to this place once as I have no patience to line up and wait behind 10 tables of people. The food is above average. Salmon sashimi and chopped scallop is what I usually order and they were satisfying. Servers and chefs were friendly and welcoming. The environment was very crowded and the tables were very close to one another. You could definitely eavesdrop on other people's conversations! If it wasn't for the loooooooong line ups, I would come here more often. read more

Had a three day weekend, so I decided to go be a piggy with my girl friend up in Vancouver. I've been to Toshi's once before a few years ago, and it stuck out in my mind so I decided it would be a nice place to dine out. The restaurant can only seat about 25 people, and they do NOT take reservations, so its best to get there a little early. I hoped to order some delicious Toro (tuna belly), but they were all out, so I thought we were going to have a disappointing night. I couldn't have been more wrong. Since we couldn't order Toro, we ordered Salmon and Amberjack sashimi, and assorted nigiri: Ama Ebi (sweet prawn), Unagi (fresh water eel), Hamachi (yellow tail), (Red) Tuna, Uni, (sea urchin) and a Dragon Roll (a sushi roll with Unagi and Avocado strips). We received 8 generous cuts (they were thick and lengthy) of salmon sashimi which had a flavor a cream fatty flavor. My girlfriend prefers her salmon sashimi to have a slightly sweet taste to it, but this sashimi was more to my liking because it still had that unique salmon-y tang and flavor that good salmon from the North West has. I was was also impressed by the Dragon Roll which had some of the extremely rich cuts of avocado followed by a perfectly BBQed slices of Unagi. We moved to the nigiri pieces next, and this is what really made the night special. The pieces of Hamachi were enormous. It took three mouthfuls to eat a single piece, and the cut was extremely thick. It was by far the softest and richest cut of Hamachi that I can recall of. The Ama Ebi we ate next was a great follow up. The prawns had a light sweetness that was evolved into a soft succulent flavor that left me wanting more. The only thing that stopped my from ordering more, was the sheer amount of sushi we had left to eat. Toshi's a little spendy if you're looking for a value meal out with your significant other. Our bill came out to about 80 dollars for two, but it you love sushi, it is definitely worth it. I believe you get what you pay for when looking for great sushi, and Toshi's is worth every cent. One thing that we noticed only after we finished our meal was that they forgot our order of Uni (we weren't charged for it). It wasn't that big of a deal because we already had a lot to eat, and service was great. The next time we are in Vancouver we will definitely be back. read more

I have to say it's a toss up between Toshi Sushi and Tojo's... Toshi is the best place for the value. It's warm, welcoming, fair, and efficient. There is always a line up but it's well worth the wait. The sushi is so fresh, and made with so much love. Try the Tuna Tataki before you die. I eat here like it's going out of style... read more

good service long line ups/ put your name on wait list/ they'll only seat you if everyone's there good food but I don't think it's worth the wait/ I enjoyed the baked black cod and teriyaki chicken roll/ everything else is similar to many Japanese restaurants, nothing memorable if i had to choose 1 dish: black cod would I go back? Probably not if I have to wait read more

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one of the best mid range spots in vancouver small place has a real japanese feel. no koreans or chinese posing as Japanese sushi spots

Overall a good experience, came with a party of 4 and waited roughly 1 hour for seats. However, parties of 2 were seated for the most part within 15 minutes when we were there so coming with just a friend may not be a bad idea. Now onto the food: The fish was quite fresh and the wild sockeye salmon was very tasty. Unfortunately, the sweet potato tempura was oily and tasted of nothing besides batter and oil. The eggplant was very delicious and perfectly seasoned. The ebi sunomono was average with overly soft noodles. The highlight was definitely the tekka don, amazing value with tons of fresh tuna on perfectly seasoned rice. We also tried the box pressed sushi which was interesting but we definitely would not order again. In summary, long wait, good value, inconsistent dishes but some are quite delicious! read more

We had a group of 5 so got there early and lined up for the 5 pm opening. By 4:45 there were already enough people in line for the first seating. You must remember that this place is tiny and the seating capacity is probably only 40. They seat you quickly and give you a few minutes to look at the menu before they start trying to take your order. I wouldn't say they're pushy but the line up outside is already starting to form. We had spicy agadashi tofu and salad to start. Japanese salads are always so refreshing. I think it's the dressing they use. The tofu was spicy with a kick but the center was soft. Tried 4 sushi rolls; mango, block, dragon and king California. The mango was thinly sliced and nicely ripened. It blended nicely with the smoked salmon. The block was a rectangular piece of sushi with a nice lemony twist and the dragon was exquisite with the eel and avocado. The king California was just a larger version of a normal California roll. It was nothing special. Our sashimi was melt in your mouth. An order of udon was also on the menu because we have growing teenagers who need that little extra filling. If you want an order of black cod you need to give them an extra 30 minutes. It was definitely worth the wait. My wife and kids are big fans of black cod and their preparation of this fish is exceptionally well executed. It is moist, flaky, melt-on your tongue. The taste is a buttery succulent delight. Have I said enough! We were in and out of this place in an hour. We squeezed our way out through the crowd waiting for their opportunity to eat at Toshi's read more

Great Place! Worth the wait! It was fun to put our name on the wall and just hang out and talk. The food was so fresh and well-prepared. I am not a big fan of sushi and only eat it when it's our son's turn to pick the restaurant but I actually enjoyed this sushi. We ordered Miso Soup, a Chef's Special, and one other item for all of us to share. Whatever you order will be good. read more