Fabulous rolls, nice atmosphere, great service! I recommend you get your Sushi fix here.
Just wanted to shout out Sushi California for going above and beyond yesterday! I ordered delivery via door dash for 5 rolls and only receiving 1 due to a back end issues on door dash’s end. Gave Sushi Cali a shout and owner itself delivered, threw in extra rolls and apologized on behalf of door dash! Good stuff #boycottdoordash
Salmon sashimi: The salmon sashimi was delicious and satisfied my sashimi cravings. The sashimi was very fresh and the pieces were very large too!
Cheap and fresh sushi! Loved the salmon nigiri and the spicy tuna sashimi. We came for lunch and parking was easy, packed inside but we managed to get a table. Overall 4/5! Will definitely return :)
Excellent food. Great seafood soup. Best stirfry yaki soba. Very friendly, helpful and informative staff. Good atmosphere. Clean and pleasant interior. Definitely a favourite to visit again.
Love this place! Dishes are very generous and tasty. The Nabiyaki Udon comes piping hot and full of goodies. Order the tempura on the side to get it with the dipping sauce. The Chicken Yakisoba is huge and comes on a searing hot plate. Shareable and very generous with meat and ... well, all of the ingredients! The staff are very friendly and responsive. Unlike its predecessor, Sushi Garden, that always feels short staffed, this place I can always get service right away whether it’s a refill of hot tea, or taking my order promptly. The place always seems to be full, even on a Monday night.
Best specialty rolls in metro Vancouver! Consistently good and fair priced. Almost everything on their menu is tasty. My only complaint is the long wait times for a table. But that wont stop me from coming back here!
Been eating at the two branches for years. Sashimis always taste tender and fresh, and sushi portion never disappoints. Have taken friends from different countries here for lunch and dinner and they enjoyed the experience as much as I did. Service is quick and efficient, and that's really what matters in a restaurant that's always jam-packed during lunch and dinner hours.
This is the second time ordering from Sushi California and the first time wasn't a fluke, this place is good. Luckily for me, I've gotten some Door Dash credits from referrals. (Click here for $10-$15 off your first order: . We ordered a BC roll, Alaska roll, aburi pizza, tuna and salmon sashimi, spicy tuna sashimi, and assorted nigiri.
Great food & selection.
So much choice for sushi & other great dishes. The karaage chicken came out piping hot & was so delicious!
Pan fried pork gyoza were crunchy & flavourful. We tried 3 sushi rolls- chicken katsu, salmon king & crunch roll.
Food came out quick even though the place was packed for dinner service.
My recommendation- sushi, duh!
Sushi California is one of my favourite Japanese Restaurant in the Great Vancouver Area. There are two locations as I know. One is in the City of Coquitlan and another one in Downtown. I’ve been both of them before. Mostly, I’ve been to the one on west broadway because it’s nearby my apartment. We always went to the Broadway location right before lunch and dinner time. This location was always busy. If we went there late, we had to wait for a half hour or one hour to get into the restaurant. Inside the restaurant was also crowded. People were all like this place. The servers here were nice, friendly and helpful. They took an order fast even through here was super busy. The food always came fast. The sushi rolls here were fresh with large portions. They were all very tasty. The prices of the food were so cheap. I strongly recommend people to try Sushi California.
![Zomato]( "Recensione")
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.
• really busy location! Street parking available, more along the side streets. Don't park at No Frills because they will tow your car if you are not a customer
• do not park along W. Broadway after 3pm, rush hour
• SC doesn't take reservations so go early, tell the hostess your name/# of people in your group, wait 15-30 mins until seated
• Fast service, takes a while to get server's attention for tea refill
• as always their sushi are good and affordable. Its different & yummy!
• Crunch calamari roll, Mango, Rainbow, Dragon, House crunch rolls are my favourite and I order them over and over again as they're the best and you can't get them anywhere else.
• anyways I'll be back as I've been numerous times
Great food and service. I found my experience at this location way better than the Coquitlam location. They don't have a parking lot so you'll have to find parking on the streets.
Everything is ok, sashimi is fresh, tried the crunchy rolls, I personally not a tempura fan so I didn't enjoy all those deep fried flakes, but my friend enjoyed very much!
Good option for quick sushi or Japanese food fix. I like coming here once in a while. The decor got updated so the interior has a completely different feel now -- wood on all the walls and quilted leather seat backings. Not what you'd expect at a sushi place. 😊
Great value from portion size and good quality food! Had the chicken katsu with house salad, which is listed as an appie / salad but could've been a whole meal for $7.50. Chicken was crunchy and flavourful, very moist. Didn't love the dipping sauce though, which tasted a bit like Worcestershire? Oshitashi spinach ponzu salad was also good and well portioned for $3.50. Definitely coming back if I can grab a seat!
Sushi California is my bae. I loved this place so much for it's quantity and affordability. Stopping by on a Thursday night, we were greeted by their staff and promptly seated at one of the few tables left. We all ordered the sushi and sashimi combo, and ordered a roll each. I ordered the smoked salmon sushi roll which was good, but not amazing. We all sampled the Alaskan Roll which had an amazing sauce. The slices of sashimi were great (at least for this poor Edmontonian who lacks good sashimi in his city) and it's hard to find a better place for the bang for your buck.
Service was average. I found nothing great about it, but there was nothing horrible either. They did their job. I liked the environment of this place too. All in all, recommended.
Cheap, decent, and filling. This place satisfies a quick sushi craving without breaking your wallet. I don't eat sashimi so I can't comment. In terms of rolls, I really like the Crunch Munch Roll.
Great value for the quality of food. Everything was very fresh! Their pressed sushi was decent for $7 and the sashimi was awesome. It has bumped our previous go-to sushi take out place.
![Zomato]( "Recensione")
I've been to sushi california many times, as the prices are fair and there are a variety of options on the menu. My personal favorites are the seafood udon salad, ishi yaki, tempura udon, b.c. roll, and spicy sashimi.
We came in for dinner around 6:30pm and had to wait around 20 minutes for a table. This was not surprising, as sushi california is ALWAYS really busy. We ordered the seafood udon salad, b.c. roll, and cream cheese mango roll. I absolutely LOVED the seafood udon salad. The salad dressing went very well with the udon and the crispy bits on top added texture, as well as flavor (reminded me of chips). There was arctic surf clams (the red fin looking thing), mussel, scallops (a lot!), shrimp, and egg.
Since the restaurant was very busy, it was also very loud. If you're looking to catch up with a friend or to have a long chat, I wouldn't recommend this restaurant.
The service was good. The servers were nice and very efficient.
Sushi cali is one of my favorite sushi restaurants and without a doubt, I would return again, again and again!
I is very satisfied.
Rolls are cheap and delicious.
Sashimi slices are HUGE.
Much all round bang for the buck yum yum in the tum tum Sushi place.
You know how it is with sushi establishments: If the Salmon and California rolls aren't up to par, do not bother going. I ordered just that and I wasn't disappointed, but I wasn't impressed either. Service was nice, but it felt like the niceness was being forced out. Before I received my order, I noticed that even close to closing, the establishment was packed, so I had high hopes. The sushi itself was adequate. Good price, good flavor, nice texture, but it felt basic. Must be just a small nitpick on my end.
Without a doubt one of my favourite sushi spots! They have all the standard fare you'd expect from a sushi restaurant plus some other really interesting and unique rolls of their own. Service is always fast and friendly. The ambiance and overall decor of the place is certainly chic making you feel almost as if you're in a much higher-end restaurant. A very refreshing change from most dine-in/take-out sushi joints. The prices are a bit steep, but then again quality always comes at a price.
I was quite surprised with the decency of the food from here. Noticing the long lineups, but looking in to see only mediocre food, I never ventured into the restaurant. I finally got to try it when we got takeout to celebrate the completion of a project. I have got to say that the creativity with some of their rolls really hit the spot.
BEST sushi is Van. Fresh and inexpensive sashimi, and fast service! Food is always hot. Tofu and the stir frys are always delicious! Make sure to come early as they are always busy!
This is definitely one of my favorite places to gray some sushi. Located just off the Broadway/City Hall Station - this place is always full when I come by. The tuna and salmon sashimi melt in your mouth - must try. Recently tried the Beef Yakisoba and it came out on a sizzling plate - large size. I highly recommend this place!
Reservation Under Cindy
+3.5
When I think of budget-friendly places to get my sushi cravings fulfilled, I think of Sushi California or Sushi Garden. Since I live closer to Sushi California in Coquitlam, it’s usually my go-to place. Any time of the day, the restaurant is always filled with people waiting for a table.
For thick sliced sashimi lovers. Just look at that fat juicy salmon. Great value for money. Creative jalapeno sushi that was spicy enough to taste but not overbearing. First time trying uni nigiri and here's what I think it tastes like: creamy, thick texture with a slight seafood taste? It's not full of flavour bursting in your mouth (less taste than your typical fish sashimi) but I'm glad to tell people I've tasted the sea urchin now.
My friend and I had dinner here yesterday and I had a great experience. The lineup was very long but we got seated fairly quickly. I got the chicken soboro and crunch cali roll. They were both fresh and very delicious!! I highly recommend the chicken soboro. The service was great. Servers were pleasant even if it was crazy busy. Great food for a great price!
After visiting Sushi California (their Broadway location) in 2014, I vowed never to return. But Sushi California Coquitlam made me reconsider ~ that Kimchi Yaki rice was just too darn good!! I pass by SC en route to UBC, so I decided to go there for dinner on my way home from school the other day!
Let me tell ya, the place was packed!! No surprise here, us Vancouverites lovee our cheap sushi. If you avoid the rolls (lesson learned) everything else at SC is pretty decent! Especially their salmon sashimi!
I eat a lot of sushi. ~5x a week.
If you are looking for pretty good sushi with large portions and good prices, this is the place. The pricing is very reasonable, and the rolls are large.
The spicy tuna sashimi portion is massive! I usually just get the 1/2 order now.
They have a deep fried California roll called 'The Crunch Cali Roll' which is clearly unhealthy but YUM YUM YUM.
Few things, if you are ordering for pickup they say '15-20 minutes' but it is rarely ready on time, especially if its a large order. I order 30 mins in advance usually so I am not sitting there waiting.
The service when you dine in is very 'meh', but what are you expecting at a cheap sushi place?
Have never dined in so my review is based on the dozen of take-outs. I usually go in, order, go to the nearby No Frills for grocery, and go back to pick up the order. All the servers i have encountered are friendly and efficient. Especially like their Alaska roll that is filled with avocado and has a nice sauce. Also like crunch munch roll that has crispy potato threads on top.
We eat here every other week when we need a huge dose of raw protein. Their portions are so big we typically don't finish our order of salmon sashimi. The fish is good, the huge turn over and volume of business means nothing is sitting there for very long. Price is right. All-in-all, much better than some other sushi restaurants in Yaletown which will remain unamed.
I've gotten take out here a couple times and the food is always quite good! Portions are large and tastes are similar to what you would find at any korean-run sushi place. Love the spicy salmon sashimi plus they also have rolls on the menu that aren't seen at other places like the hot n' roll (topped with a little piece of jalapeño) and the double spicy tuna roll (the more spicy the better!) In addition they have all the expected ones such as alaska roll and smoked salmon cream cheese roll.
This place is great! I will definitely be coming back. Pretty certain they recently renovated because the place looked super new. I was surprised at how spacious and bright the place is (considering their blinds were all down). The servers were really nice.
![Zomato]( "Recensione")
In a land of sushi restaurants, rating a sushi restaurant with a 4.0 must mean something. And it does! Having been here a couple of times and finding it solid, I think it deserves some good words from a happy camper.
Food/Drink: They offer the quintessential sushi restaurant food: rolls, hand cones, udons, don buris and so on. They have an extensive list for speciality rolls at good prices. So if you're feeling more adventurous than your cali roll, check this place out. Their Spicy Agedeshi Tofu was really good. For 4.50, it was a very generous serving and perfectly fried too. Delicious! The Negitoro Roll is solid. The Spicy Tuna order is GIGANTIC. We were 2 girls and we still had leftovers to pack up. Needless to say, if you're coming from work or school and want fast and good sushi, here's one to try!
Ambience: Really spacious for a sushi place (Ehem, Samurai Sushi). Really clean and provides a big space for both small groups and bigger groups.
Service: Stellar service, speed wise. We got in at about 1pm the other day and there was a line for the seating. Someone took our name and sat us within 10 minutes. When we ordered, the food came out within 10-15 minutes as well. Really quick and efficient. Our tea was topped off regularly.
Transport: You take the Canada Line to Broadway-Hall Station and you walk a block or two up! It's hard to miss; it's quite a huge space.
The food here was INCREDIBLE! I will definitely return. I had the spicy odon noodles and some salmon nigiri. Everything was delicious and the prices are great, service is fast and friendly!
If you are craving for sushi but have little time or don't want to spend too much money - this is the place for you. The food is quick and the portion is generous. Wide array of selection and delicious tasting food. It won't taste high end like Miku or Kingyo but it is not bad for what you get.
I am in love with the sushi joint. I just newly discovered it this past month and it has quickly become favourite. With their special rolls priced under $5 (most of them at $3.50), how can you possibly go wrong. Large portion sizes, the freshest seafood to go around and definite speedy service! Welcoming/enthusiastic staff members (a little on the younger side), definitely an upbeat environment always playing the top 40s on their sound systems. This Korean owned sushi joint is a go to place for the perfect foodie and savvy spender.
Recommended sushi: 'Salmon Mountain Roll' & 'Crispy Avo Roll'
I would say I like it here. The food is cheap and delicious. It's always busy and has a good atmosphere. The setting is nice and bright as well. I've been here about 4x and plan to come back. Thanks Sushi California! - T
I really like this sushi place, they serve very large rolls which I can always get on board with. Their specialty rolls are really delicious, I’ve only tried a few but I found that the ones that I have had here always taste pretty fresh. I recommend it! There’s lots of seating, and it’s very nice and bright in there… very modern!
You get what you pay for!. So far I've been here 5 times, and this place is always full! Although it is true that the waitresses are often rushed, and not very attentive, I can overlook that fact because of their low prices. Definitely not authentic sushi, but yummy enough to keep my friends and I happy!
Don't expect stellar service (it is a fast-food style restaurant), but do expect to be full on $10! :)
Interesting sushi creations. The food menu, portion and size are comparable to Sushi Garden, even the lineups! Ordered the california combo, salmon sashimi and seafood salad. The size of the salmon and tuna were enormous. The seafood salad was very refreshing, included some cold vermecelli, lettuce, prawns, squid. The fish was quite fresh and tasty. I would definitely come back and try their creative sushi rolls.
Huge portions!. This place is one of my favourite sushi joints in Vancouver. The prices are super cheap and reasonable considering the portion size. Their salmon sashimi is humongous and puts other places to shame. Only had a problem once with service where they served me a bottle of beer with the lid still on and expected me to take it off. I'm pretty sure that violates some liquor law - and honestly, I'm a woman - I'm not taking a beer cap off with my bare hand! But I still keep coming back despite that hiccup.
The Alaska roll and spicy sashimi are the best. The rolls are very unique and well priced. The unagi sushi is delicious and their sashimi is always fresh. The service isn't always the greatest when they are busy but servers are generally friendly. You can expect extraordinary service when you are paying $3-$4 a roll and $8-10 for large portions of sashimi. People who complain about the service just aren't being reasonable.
Best Sashimi. I love their Sashimi delax! Super fresh, super tasty, enough for 2 hungry people and not expensive at all!!!
The only reason the sushi portions are large is because they give you more RICE. Otherwise the portions are like any other place. Taste wise the food is bland (probably because the large amount of rice watering down the flavour). The service is usually rushed and rude.
I love the sushi here. The portions and taste is great but service is sketchy at best.
Great deal for good sushi. This place is our staple place for workday lunch and get-togethers. Similar to sushi garden, similar price to Samurai but a much nicer environment. The rolls are creative and tasty, appetizers like sunomono and ponzu gomae are not sloppy at all, but my favorite are the chirashi and the deluxe chiraishi with so many big pieces of sashimi. I do find the pieces big (but that's a good thing for me), so I just do takeout and then cut the pieces a little smaller at home ...
Large portions and relatively cheap, but the quality was mediocre.
Update: I gave this place another chance and have been more impressed with the quality in subsequent visits.
Go there once a week now. Friendly staff, great value.
Really good!. It's situated about a block east of Cambie and Broadway -still a very convenient location for commuters in the search of decently priced and delicious Japanese food.
I've only gotten take-out from there so far but I have to say that from what I've ordered I love it! I tried the chirashi and deluxe chirashi don- ingredients were fresh and proportionately balanced. A really nice touch I appreciated was the light sprinkling of bonito flakes on the rice, something I've never seen before and helped make the rice more appealing.
Food was prepared promptly and the waitresses were friendly and efficient. I would definitely return to eat in!
Date of visit: May 29, 2014 I put on lots of weight during my New York trip, so I have been trying to lose the weight by eating less carb and dining out. However, my evil boyfriend, who ate as much as me yet did not gain one pound during the trip, was craving for some sashimi on this particular day. We were in Richmond, but we felt like there's a lack of delicious and affordable sushi joint. Thus, we went back to Vancouver for Sushi California on West Broadway. I did not really have any craving for Japanese food today, so I just ordered my usual: Chirashi Don ($10.95) , and I substituted all the Tuna with Salmon as I do not like Tuna. My boyfriend did the same. We also requested some spicy sauce on the side as we love the spicy sauce and ordered an order of Ebi Gyoza ($5.95) . The Ebi Gyoza ($5.95) was pretty normal. It's just a dumpling filled with a shrimp and vegetable. I did not taste any meat in the filling. I'd prefer regular gyoza over this one as I found this one to be quite
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. Salmon avocado roll
nothing's better than sushi take out on a friday night...especially at a great price like at sushi california . top: spicy tuna tempura roll ($3.95) - deep fried tempura in a spicy sauce in a roll for 4 bucks...as good as it sounds... 4/5 bottom: smoked salmon garlic roll ($4.50) - prawn tempura in the middle with smoked salmon on top sprinkled with garlic chips, kind of plain tasting/starchy without a sauce to hold it together and heavy on the rice! 3.70/5 house roll ($4.50) - just like at sushi garden, its just loaded with stuff like crab meat, assorted fish and tamago. perfect for a filler and to get a nice variety 4/5 top: hot n roll ($3.95) - spicy tuna in the middle topped with spicy salmon, pickled onion and jalapeño, my favourite of the night, perfect amount of spiciness and delicious overall! 4.5/5 bottom: alaska roll ($3.95) - again, like sushi garden an avocado filled roll with a salad dressing type sauce and salmon. slices on top were a bit thin but the garlicky sauce
Tuna and Salmon sashimi. The slices were HUGE. It was almost on the brink of being difficult to eat. However it was a really good deal and fresh! It was about $8.95 for 9 slices which is pretty good since they were so big.
Great prices for unique, innovative, delicious sushi and rolls, but not so great for long conversations...
One night in February, SB and I had dinner at the Coquitlam location of Sushi California, and it was a terrible experience. I had a salad, the contents of which obviously came from this prepackaged salad mix sold at Costco (my parents often buy the exact same mix), and our sushi rolls were practically falling apart, with the rice having no hints of vinegar or sugar. Because of this, I was quite wary about visiting the newly opened location on Broadway. But since it was late, and I was too tired to think of another option, we ended up going there anyway. I ended up ordering the Kimchee Yaki Rice ($7.95), kimchi fried rice topped with seaweed, diced green onions, and a fried egg. This isn’t a dish available at a lot of sushi restaurants, but it is available here, since the restaurant is Korean-owned and operated. Despite being Korean, I don’t eat a lot of kimchi fried rice at home, as my mom only makes it for lunch, which I’m rarely home for. The table beside us was devouring this wi
It's hard to go wrong with Sushi California and its reliable dishes as a good and inexpensive option for Japanese.
Great sushi for a good price. The portions are quite big and the servers are all very friendly. We got salmon avocado rolls, a yam tempura roll, dynamite roll and a chopped scallop scone. The food arrived quite quickly and it was very delicious! The udon dishes are also very good.
Best bang for your buck - Whenever I visit Vancouver, I go there once to twice a week. The rolls are delicious and service is extremely fast! If you want to try multiple rolls or other items on the menu, I would suggest to bring a larger party. Very affordable prices compared to high-end sushi places and very good quality for what you pay for. They do not take reservations, it is first come first served and everyone in your party must be there to sit down. If you plan to go, make sure you come a bit earlier before peak hours (12:30 /6:30p/7p) as it will get crowded and the wait might be long.If you like sashimi, you must absolutely order the spicy salmon sashimi!
Generous and creative rolls, give them a try, and you will be definitely coming back. The venue itself is very spartan with a traditional open kitchen in view, no fancy decorations but the service is friendly and quick. They bring you a hot green tea with every meal, and this is how I like my donburi or rolls to be accompanied with☺☺. I opted for a BC COMBINATION which was a selection of 2 rolls and 2 pieces of tuna and salmon sushi. The portion is very generous, it is very satisfactory 😇😊 The price 13,95 was a DEAL, considering we are in Van downtown!!! 😊
The fish is definitely fresh, and rice is sticky and delicious 😋 I would definitely come back to try their Dynamite roll which was highly recommended, and tuna /salmon donburi seemed very inviting, as well.
Good service and good food for a fair price. A place that has also options for everyone. Vegan, vegetarian and all eaters. Presentation of food is good and sizes are also good.
You get free delicious hot tea to enjoy whole eating or waiting.
Service was pretty fast.
Overall good food and fair price.
![4]( "Recensione")
This is a great place for basic, affordable sushi. Service wasn’t my favourite, but the food does come relatively fast. This location was playing Christmas songs and the vibe was casual yet intimate, if that makes sense. I’d say it’s a cozy place to catch up with friends or have a casual date.
I ordered the dynamite combo, house roll and takoyaki. I’m a fan of combo’s and they happen to be very well priced here. I like how the rice is relatively thin for the rolls and focuses more on the content inside of the roll itself. I will say their ebi wasn’t good though, felt a bit tough. Besides that, no complaints! The house roll and takoyaki was good. Takoyaki had a sufficient amount of octopus, inside was soft, hot, and outside had a bite to it. They also have hot stone bowl plates, noodles, etc.
Overall, if you’re craving sushi rolls and bento box type food, I’d definitely come here because the price is definitely worth what you get and you’ll leave there place content! It’s not the best sushi I’ve ever had, but for the the price, it’s pretty good and would have me coming back.
Definitely my favorite Sushi haunt. Quick service, pretty good sushi, and friendly staff.
It's worth mentioning that the order accuracy isn't 100%; I've picked up the wrong order a few times, but these things do happen in a busy restaurant. However, they've always promptly fixed it; the only inconvenience is returning and waiting for the correct order.
An error has occurred! Please try again in a few minutes