Dining here gives me a Japanese authentic feel and eating experience. The food (see my photos attached) was so fresh, very delicious, and presented well. It seems I went back to Japan and ate something that was cooked and prepared by Japanese chef. The service was great. My husband and I reserved a table in advance in case it was crowded or we had to wait in line. The space was not big but not too small. They have bar tables and standard ones. Customers here are from different countries. I could see the people who live in the neighbourhood love to come here for takeout or a quick bite. I would highly recommend eating Japanese food here if you are looking for authentic dishes. read more

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It's been awhile since I've been to this sushi spot. Their sashimi is still really fresh and this place is still one of my favorites. It gets busy so I suggest making a reservation. They have lunch sets which is what I tried this time. I can't wait to go back again to get my sushi fix. read more

Uma Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Have eaten lunch several times at Uma Sushi. It's next to Mr. Japanese Curry. The inside only has 21 seats (5 at the sushi bar). Service always prompt, teas continuously refilled. Lunch sets (11:30am to 3:00pm) along with daily chalkboard specials. - Sushi donut ($8.50) - have tried all three types. Okay but nothing special - Nigiri - Hokkaido scallop ($4.25), sockeye salmon ($3.00), toro ($4.00), hamachi ($3.75), ika ($3.00) and tamago ($2.50). Fresh, rice properly seasoned - Beef set ($19.00) - tataki came in a tasty yuzu sauce. Thin beef slices were nicely marinated. Cold potato salad (ham and corn) was enjoyable - Salmon set ($17.00) - salmon belly was tender. Pickled vegetables were slightly crunchy - Assorted sushi ($23.00) - best nigiri were the amaebi and saba. Tuna maki was excellent - Saba oshi ($14.00 for 6) - nicely seared. Saba had a black garlic puree on top - Tamanagi roll ($12.00 for 8) - don't see this unagi and tamago combo very often. Solid - Chopped scallop roll ($7.00) - fresh read more

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I'd consider Uma Sushi mid-tier sushi - it isn't a quick, cheap sushi spot, but it also isn't very pricey. It's an excellent option when you're looking for a high quality meal without breaking the bank. I ordered the deluxe sushi and I believe my friend did as well. The fish and seafood are fresh and the rolls were put together neatly. The restaurant is small, but had a nice cozy feel to it, and the staff were friendly. I'd go back again when I'm in the area. read more

Uma Sushi - Deluxe sushi - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Just a simple but very delicious lunch. This is the aburi set! I made some slight changes to switch out the saba and ika though! The shiitake miso soup is sooooo flavourful and warming. Definitely add it to your meal! Service was fast and quick. We dropped by before right when they were about to close and they were still very accommodating and let us finished our meal without us feeling rushed. Thank you! read more

Uma Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I may have found my new sushi spot! A hole-in-the-wall style gem, nothing fancy but the food. Very fresh sushi with a few unexpected yet interesting flavors; think mint, truffle and foie gras. I crave a good salmon oshi and theirs did not disappoint! Our group finished our meal with a delicate Yuzu mousse cake. My only concern was the subpar service. Our server was friendly yet inattentive however, the quality of the food overshadows this detail. read more

Uma Sushi - Aburi Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

We wanted to eat at an authentic Japanese restaurant, and were hoping to try one that we hadn't already tried before. After a bit of searching on Google, my husband chose Uma Sushi . It's a small and quiet restaurant, only about half a block away from the busyness of Cambie St. With a 4.5 star rating on Google, it sounded like a very promising restaurant so we were very much looking forward to this meal. Featured here: Unagi Donburi Aburi Sushi Assorted Sashimi Baked Scallop Air Fried Prawn Tempura Takoyaki Avocado Roll Dynamite Roll Scallop Mayo Sushi Donut Tuna Lover Sushi Donut Saba Oshi Ingredients were fresh and everything was nicely prepared; however, given the high ratings this place has received, we were honestly a bit disappointed with this place. While we couldn't really find fault with the food, we just weren't blown away by it either. Their sushi donuts were visually stunning but when it came to eating them, they tasted quite ordinary and handling them was a bit of a challenge. Just my own personal opinion: Perhaps air frying them into Yaki sushi donuts might have made them easier to handle and given them a bit more flavor as well? Aburi Sushi was good but we felt that we'd actually had better Aburi elsewhere, at restaurants with lower ratings. Service: Good Parking: Paid parking on the street Location: 450 West 8th Ave., Vancouver read more

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A cute mom and pop shop that serves fresh sushi for such a reasonable price! Came here before catching our flight, and we made the reservation right before getting there and it was no problem. Once we got there, the restaurant started getting packed and we noticed we didn't get our food for quite a while. We were worried we'd be tight on time in getting to the airport and notified our waitress of this. The store owners were so accommodating and pushed out our orders quicker by separating our combos into smaller plates first so that we can start eating while the rest of the food came out. We got the Uma special sushi set + added uni pieces for each of us (there were 6 of us). The owners were so sweet in bringing out five pieces of sushi first for each of us to get us started while he continued rushing the rest of that combo out in another plate. Super sweet of the restaurant for doing this! The combo set was super fresh and tasty for such a good price as well. The Uma Special Sushi combo was $32 before tax and comes with 9 pieces of nigiri and 6 pieces of rolls. The added uni sushi piece was the perfect end to the meal! Highly recommend coming here for lunch as the prices are reasonable and they serve super fresh fish! read more

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Loved how cozy it is here! Got the Aburi sushi combo ($30), Baked scallops ($8.50) and some assorted nigiri! I loved how fresh everything was, and service was friendly and prompt. I found the sushi combos super worth it, and I'll definitely be back to try the other sushi combos! I noticed they put a peice of perilla leaf inside the aburi, and it really adds a new dimension! Baked scallop was alright - the sauce was good, but nothing amazing - would suggest getting more sushi/nigiris as it's super fresh! Tried the foie gras nigiri ($6.50) and found it super cool! I personally enjoy my foie gras with bread, but definitely recommend trying it! Also the Ika nigiri ($3) was soooo tender. Normally Ika is pretty chewy, but this one blew me away by how tender it was!! read more

Uma Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This review is for a takeout delivery order from Uma Sushi. So I can't comment on the service or the restaurant ambience. We ordered a Chirashi Donburi and a Oiwai Donburi on a Friday night. Both our Donburi were beautifully presented and all the sashimi tasted very fresh. We inhaled the Donburi and unfortunately did not take any pictures. It was a treat though and I would highly recommend it! Looking forward to trying this restaurant out in person! read more

Solid place for sushi. We had several dishes to share. Quality of fish was excellent and everything was well put together. Ambiance was fairly casual. Service was attentive. Would return for good quality sushi in the area. read more

Food 4/5 Service 3.5/5 Ambiance 3/5 Was craving Japanese food and everything else was closed as it was Dec 26. Stumbled by this place after walking around the neighbourhood. Overall I really enjoyed my lunch and the food was absolutely delicious. The sushi we ordered was fresh and really tasty. We ordered their lunch sets and they were so delicious and filling. They were only $17 and $18 each. It was so the perfect amount of food and at a great price. I will be back. This place is better then those expensive places we usually go to :) yummy read more

Nice quiet atmosphere. Menus with lots of pictures. Quality food at good prices. Excellent service. read more

Uma Sushi - Beef lunch combo. Soup flavorful, not salty. Beef tataki and side veg very delish. Would get again. - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Outstanding food excellent service and all kinds of my favourite Japanese-Chirashi-don can't ask for more. This was actually my first time eating something made in an air frier honestly can't see what the Big Deal is but the Prawns were good as was the Tartar sauce. The Baby Kale Gomae had a saltier spicier dressing than usual one of the Best I've ever had and I generally avoid Kale. Next time I'll try a different bowl maybe the one with Sablefish another fave of mine. Anyway if you're looking for a cozy neighbourhood place this is it and it's close to everything. read more

Uma Sushi - Prawns-but you knew that - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Amazing quality for price at this sushi spot! We were able to order a huge spread of nigiri plus a chirashi bowl and some specials (they have a huge specials board), all without breaking the bank. This is the kind of sushi spot that I wish would follow me around to wherever I live. read more

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Delightful spot for sushi and Japanese food. I got a seat for one right away at the counter spot. I ordered an assorted chirashi donburi ($18) and it was a great lunch meal. Fish tasted fresh and the rice was cooked perfectly. I enjoyed the salmon, tuna, octopus, tamago and inari. read more

Uma Sushi - Assorted chirashi don - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Omg just so good. Ordered catches of the day and Aburi sushi among assorted sushi's. My fave was the engawa (flounder fin). So buttery. I love how the mayo on the aburi is seared, giving the sushi a more creamy taste. The sockeye salmon was fresh and delicious too. I will be back. If not, I'll be dreaming of this sushi for months on end read more

Uma Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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The nigiri and sashimi here are very fresh and tasty with a lot of different choices. The service is good and price is reasonable. Only shortcoming is they don't offer much other cooked food. Definitely one of my favorite place for sushi. read more

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This place is pretty good and affordable. I ordered the bento box set (it must be somewhat new because it wasn't on the menu 2 months ago) $33 read more

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Good news ! They have the potential to become our go-to sushi spot ! ! Do check out their today's special board in the front as they serve some surprisingly nichey fish . When we tried to order their signature oiwai and himawari donburi both were out . Bummer ! So we opted for the assorted sushi and saba oshi instead and fortunately both did NOT disappoint . Sitting at the sushi bar we couldn't help but noticed both the server and tempura chef are Japanese , while the two sushi chefs are actually mandarin-speaking . But does it matter ? Not in this case ! ! Recommended . read more

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Very casual ambiance. The place is small, so I would recommend making a reservation beforehand. We did see a lot of people ordering takeout, too. Service was good. There's a chalkboard of the day's specials, too. If you want omakase, you have to book it in advance. After having been to a couple other sushi places in the city, I agree with another reviewer that the prices at Uma are very fair for the fresh seafood you get. The uni in particular was so delicious (and only $6 a piece - we've had less impressive ones at other restaurants for triple the price). I want to go back and try all the nigiri now. read more

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Celebrated my birthday when I was still back in Vancouver (Feb. 24th) at Uma Sushi, right before I left for California. We definitely over-ordered on this meal and ordered wayyy too much with our eyes.. This place seriously has some of the best quality sushi for an amazing price. I cannot believe that I've never been here before prior to that experience and I was shocked at how delicious and fresh all their fish was. Between the 2 of us we ordered 3 platters to share, one roll and a plate of tuna tataki. This was way more than enough to fill us up and we ended up having to pack a few at the end. Everything was immaculate, fresh, high quality and with stunning presentation AND it's affordable! The service here was also very welcoming and lovely. I couldn't say any more great things about this place - I definitely need to make another trip there PRONTO. I also love how it's so close to me! I think it's got to be my new go-to sushi place. All I kept thinking about when I was in California was how badly I wanted to come back here as soon as I get home. - deluxe sushi combo ($21.00) - aburi sushi combo ($28.50) - assorted sushi combo ($20.00) - snow white roll ($16.50) - tuna tataki w/ yuzu ponzo sauce ($14.50) read more

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I was craving aburi sushi and maybe a chirashi donburi for lunch, and spied this on Yelp. So off I went in my scooter in the crisp fall air! It was a sunny so you know you have to take advantage of the weather while you can. Uma Sushi is a casual restaurant with a sushi bar and four tops, busy with people on their lunch break from the service centres and offices nearby. But the food is not casual, I would say this is my new favourite sushi restaurant! read more

Very low-key sushi restaurant located near Broadway-City Hall. Really wonderful service, super attentive and helpful. The waitress kept refilling my tea and was happy to help me decide what to get. I had the Oiwai sashimi bowl ($19). The fish was very fresh and delicious and the rice was also incredibly fluffy. read more

Uma Sushi - Interior - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Nice fresh unique sushi at a small place! Upscale nigiri like blue fin and king salmon is excellent. Torched scallops and apple and rolls without seaweed r different. Sushi donuts r exciting and fun! read more

Came to Uma Sushi for lunch today by myself as I was in the area and have also been reading really positive reviews about this little place. Some called it a hidden gem. I ordered the Double Donut Combo ($13.95) from their lunch special. It came with shiitakes miso soup and side salad. The miso soup was not overly salty and was very tasty as the mushroom notes lingered. Once stirred you can see a few green onions and small tofu. The side salad was typical but what stood out was the hint of wasabi in the soya vinaigrette which was very refreshing and not at all spicy. Probably one of the best Japanese salad dressings in town. Of the three choices for my two donuts, I selected the salmon and tuna. The donut is the rice and topped with a variety of sushi and condiments. The presentation was lovely, fish was fresh and all the other ingredients were tasty. The salmon donut was topped with aburi sushi (tourched), crabmeat, avocado, masago and furikake (a dry Japanese seasoning). The tuna donut was topped with aburi negitoro, avocado, shiso, green onion, Masami, and furikake. I arrived at 12:30 and managed to get a seat at the counter but by 1pm, a line formed. However, the turnover was quick. A team of 4 runs this little place and they are fast and efficient. In looking at the menu, I find their prices reasonable (appetizers from $2.50-12; lunch specials from $13.75-$15.50; dinner combos average $21.95; house rolls average $12.95). The menu is limited which I liked so they are focusing on their current ingredients. The kitchen is open and also not a full kitchen so I can see where they are making tweaks to their menu. I liked this place and plan on coming back for dinner. I also agree Uma is a neighborhood gem. read more

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Disappointed in the quality of the food. I was looking forward to eating because of the high rating on Yelp. The service was good but it didn't makeup for food I got their pork with okra skewers as well as the Uma special sushi. They came out fast and unfortunately, I had no idea what I was eating because the waitress was saying it so fast and she had a thick accent so it was hard to understand her. As well, the sushi was fishy! All of them! They looked appealing but don't let that fool you. The only good thing about this dish was the maki roll - they added a small herb that really elevated the roll. The skewers were ok - the pork was dry and the okra pieces were small. It didn't have a specific taste I would not visit this place again read more

Uma Sushi - Uma special sushi - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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This tiny sushi restaurant is a real gem. Situated just south of downtown Vancouver across the Cambie st bridge, Uma serves up some high quality sushi at a reasonable price. Having tried both dinner and lunch, I have to say the lunch deals are amazing. Sashimi donburi lunch special for $15. Starts with a fresh garden salad with a zesty wasabi dressing. This is followed by miso and mushroom soup. Then comes the Sushi donut - a specialty here. Mine was filled with raw tuna and topped with ebiko eggs, avocado and more tuna. Yum! Finally comes the sashimi donburi. The fish was so very fresh. Dinner prices are higher but still reasonable for this level of quality. Decor is simple but pleasant. Restaurant seems to sit perhaps 16 or so. Service is attentive. Pace seems to have improved from my last visit. Overall I would bring friends to Uma without hesitation. read more

Uma Sushi - Sashimi salad - the dressing really accented the generous amount of fish. - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Probably one of the best sushi I had in Vancouver. All the sashimi and sushi were super fresh. I would recommend the sashimi items over aburi since sashimi is their specialty It's a nice and cosy spot Tuna takaki was really good as well read more

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I wish there was a 6 star option. Third place is fantastic with incredible sushi and lots of flavors without being too ambitious. The sushi circle is fantastic and has lots of flavor. The deluxe sushi place is very good with simple sushi and some more complex flavors. Our waitress was incredibly kind and we got our food within 5-10 minutes. The place was cozy and made you feel like you were in Japan. You could see the cooks and that was very cool to know your food is fresh. Strong recommend for this place and deserves to be #1 in the area. read more

Price/quality (4/4): This place serves fancy sushi at a non-fancy price. I had their nigiri set as well as some individual nigiri pieces, and I was very impressed. It was hands-down some of the best sushi I've had in Vancouver. Not only was the fish fresh, it was the right size too--this really helps with the dining experience, since nigiri sushi is meant to be bite-sized. The wasabi was freshly grated and not simply a paste squeezed out of a tube. Service (1/1): Service was friendly and effective. Would I come here again: Yes! read more

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Chinese run Japanese restaurant with an experienced chef in multiple culinary fields. This modest hole in the wall sushiya has a seating size similar to many Omakase restaurants with a focus on sashimi donburi. A good compliment to Sushi California as in place of a casual but comfortable sushi bar. Uma focuses on showing size doesn't matter in its food quality and service read more

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I REALLY liked Uma Sushi on my first visit. It's perfect for a relaxed sushi meal, with friendly staff and fresh, tasty sushi. I thought the aburi sushi and their interesting rolls are miles better than the gimmicky sushi doughnuts, but everything was great. We went back another day for lunch and it wasn't quite as good. I was expecting the super-fresh fish again...but it wasn't quite on par with what we were served in the evening. Basically, Uma sushi is fab, but it is waaay better in the evening. Still the lunch sets are great value, so if you value cheapness (more than flavors) lunch is still an A-OK option. read more

Uma Sushi - Tasty maki sushi - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

My gf and I are always looking for good sushi places in Vancouver. My gf and her friend went to Uma Sushi a few weeks ago and she said it was good so on a week night I went with her to give it a try! I've never been to Uma Sushi... I never would have guess it was in it's current location. It's obscure and out off the main drag. You have to be looking for it to find it! We didn't have to wait at all... we walked in and were seated immediately! I'd say there were more empty tables than there were customers! Overall, I think the food is pretty decent here! It's not fancy but it's a pretty authentic Japanese sushi joint. I guess their specialty dish is the sushi donut.... I tried it and I have to admit there's nothing special about it. I had the salmon one.... it's just like any other sushi... a bunch of ingredients mixed with a rice base... ho hum.... Service was efficient and effective! Still overall I like the sushi at Uma Sushi... The ingredients are fresh tasting and the sushi is well made. I'd recommend this place to all sushi lovers, but let's try to keep it on the low down! I don't want it to get too popular.... if it's too popular the long line ups are sure to follow! So....shhshshhs... Let's keep it our secret! Hahaha read more

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Recently visited for the first time to celebrate a special occasion and I must say, everything we ate was delicious! Besides the taste of fresh sushi, each dish was presented beautifully with the Uma Special Sashimi being the most stunning dish of them all. It's the perfect dish to photograph, along with the tasty sushi donuts (yup, that's sushi shaped like donuts!!!). Uma Sushi lives up to my expectations and the top reviews. It's a great, casual eatery that serves up fresh food that you can see AND taste! I'm not surprised this place filled up fast for dinner. Price-wise, it was reasonable. Sushi donuts are $7.50 each (they are unique after all) and most nigiri, sashimi and specialty rolls are under $15. If you are super hungry though, the serving size may seem small for you. But if you are looking for great quality and a guaranteed good meal, definitely go here. read more

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The exterior and interior of the restaurant looks like you're everyday sushi place but don't let that fool you! Everything we've ordered was spectacular and so so fresh! They didn't skimp out the meat in the chopped scallop nigiri and it wasn't 75 percent just mayonnaise! The local uni nigiri was so creamy and buttery that I had to order more. I'm really skeptical about ordering oshi rolls from places I'm not familiar with. However, here I would order again as it was very tasty and well put together. Great place for sushi if you do not want to go to downtown. Uma Sushi has made it to one of my top sushi places! read more

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Possibly a 3.5 but I was honestly a bit disappointed with some of the dishes we ordered tonight. Lets start with their good including their baked scallops which were plump and flavourful and 3 pieces were only $7. Their special roll called the snow white roll included a prawn tempura and mango filling with chopped scallop on top with a small slice of apple. I really liked how this combination tasted as the little bit of sweet gave it a pop. I found that the price is quite high for the roll and it's small but in terms of flavour, this was a win. We also tried their Assorted Sushi which included salmon, hamachi and amebei with 3 pieces of daily sushi and a tuna maki. Whatever the daily fish were, they were all very good and fresh but again, the prices were high for the thin slices. Uni nigiri were good and the salmon aburi donut was not bad either. A bit too heavy on the rice (as I wish they had some fish in the middle) but the aburi salmon onto had a nice flavour! Finally, the most disappointing of the meal was their assorted sashimi on rice (chopped up) which is newly added to their menu. The amount of actual sashimi that was on the rice was very disappointing amounting to maybe 3-5 slices in total...This did not look like the advertised picture and in my opinion, the other chirashi dons are a much better deal. Overall, I was happy that the fish quality was high and that their sushi rolls was tasty but I expected more from the donburi for the price it cost. read more

Get any of the Sashimi Donburi here ! You get a generous amount of fish and the fish is very fresh and tasty. The price is very reasonable. I got the Deluxe Chirashi donburi but when arriving at the store I noticed they have other sashimi donburis that you can order to further customize the fish to your liking. Definitely will be back to try the other donburis. read more

Uma Sushi - New Donburi menu - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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A nice sushi spot! Hidden away so easy to miss. Good quality ingredients though dishes were a bit on the small side. Came here for dinner and got a few rolls and some nigiri from their fresh daily menu. Lunch menu looks quite good and they have sushi donuts but only at lunch. Next time I will try their lunch! read more

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I got Uma sushi on the drive to take the ferry as soon as I landed in Vancouver! It was such a perfect way to start off my trip :) I got the Uma special sushi combo !! each and every nigiri was amazing, you could tell they care about the quality of the fish they're using! The authenticity didn't stop at their food. As for the restaurant itself, it looked like I had just stopped into a local sushi bar in Japan, with dainty details, like a collection of uni boxes on the walls, and the two workers were very polite and sweet :) overall would totally recommend, Uma sushi is the definition of Vancouver sushi!!! read more

Uma Sushi - Uma Special Sushi Combo :) - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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