Arashi Sushi

Went to this sushi restaurant Friday and had some good food. I loved the grilled meats and veggies, I had Wagyu beef sushi and yakitori style. Had some good sushi, I also ordered lotus avocado salad which was huge I think it would of been better if the lotus was fried. I am looking to trying this place again.

I love this restaurant. Usually do phone orders. Food is ready around 45minutes. If doing delivery, order an hour ahead. Favorite dish is california roll and yam tempura. With tip I pay around $13 for both. Staff are super polite. I once was late picking up my order and they reheated my food without even asking! Parking: Parking available in front of the restaurant and more parking in the plaza.

I recently visited Arashi and had a fantastic time! Their service was excellent - the server was friendly and attentive throughout my meal. The server made sure I was okay with the addition of raw egg in the suta-pork rice dish upon ordering. But the real standout was the yakitori - the skewers were cooked to perfection and the flavors were absolutely delicious. The wagyu beef skewers and the wagyu aburi were incredibly tender and flavorful - they were rich and practically melted in my mouth! The amount of flavor was just right - not too much, not too little - so I could really taste the umami flavor of the meat. We also tried the suta-don Kurobuta pork belly on rice and the Katsu-Don Japanese Pork Cutlet and Egg Rice Bowl, both of which were delicious. The Kurobuta pork belly, which are carefully raised and shipped directly from a farm near Edmonton, had a unique sweetness in the fresh quality of meat. Arashi offers excellent value for money compared to other restaurants with similar offerings. We've had sushi in our previous visit, and they were fresh and well-crafted. Overall, everything we tried was very delicious and they offer high-quality food with a good portion at a reasonable price. The atmosphere of the restaurant was inviting, with Japanese maneki-neko beckoning cat and cute kids hair accessories on display at the storefront which is also available for sale. The crew behind the open counter is clearly skilled and passionate about their work. They genuinely and warmly greeted us goodbye as we left. It's always reassuring to know that the people preparing your food take pride in their work and care about their customers. I am excited to go back and try more! I would highly recommend Arashi to anyone looking for a great yakitori experience!

We ordered takeout based on a friend’s recommendation. The food far exceeded our expectations. The chief had used a variety of sea food and prepared them with the finest details, akin to Japanese culture. The server and the chief were very friendly. I highly recommend this restaurant to friends

We ordered several things Including the sushi sashimi combo Sashimi was perfect . One of the few establishments that serve tuna properly at the correct temperature partially frozen The hamachi was mouth watering and sliced perfectly. Fresh and the right thickness as it melted in your mouth . The negi toro nigiri was so so good . It has been so long since I’ve had a good properly served negitoro tuna that is minced with green scallions . Most places dice up the tuna but the chef here took the time to mince it properly allowing the tuna to truly absorb the acid and the flavour from the onions . The tempura was nicely battered and crispy but some of the yams were cooked slightly al dente not my favorite but my son loved it. Every bite of the tempura was followed with a sound of pleasure and satisfaction “mmmmmmmm !! Mom these are soooooooo good! It’s way better than the other tempura’s I’ve tried “. The accompanying tempura sauce was not nearly as sweet as the other places and more savoury. So so good. My son has recently switched from all sashimi and raw fish sushi’s to enjoying California rolls thankfully as it’s filling and cheaper on the wallet We also ordered the larger medium sized California roll and a warrior roll. The California roll seemed a bit dry and needed either more mayo or more avocado. It is possible the rice was too dry? I only took one bite as I am not a fan of this roll. The warrior roll did not have nearly as much as salmon as pictured on the menu and also lacked the crunchy bits it promised . I would not order this item again. We also ordered the arashi special temaki cone -Tuna, salmon, avocado, fish egg, imitation crab meat, and spicy mayo. I think this was my favorite item and when my son asked for a bite - for the first time I can ever remember - I did not want to share it with him and reluctantly handed it over as I sadly watched him take a bite in the one corner of the cone I was hoping he would avoid My main issues here were that the menu price and the reciept price were different by a few dollars - Three items were all so mispriced beverages and some sushi I have no issues paying what is asked but being charged for what is not properly priced is an issue I normally strongly vocalize - the night was super late and we were eager to get home . I knew it would take too much time to address the problem so I chose not too. The server seemed uninformed and relatively new he couldn’t answer several questions we had about the menu but he was kind and incredibly gracious. He had good manner and his attitude and general service was great. The actual restaurant seems a little bit of a dive and the decor could use a facelift but the chef has great skill and as a sushi connoisseur- I found the sushi to be mostly great. It’s interesting to note that the more common rolls were not that great but the harder complicated sushi was handled with great care, knowledge and skill. The food took a long time to come and I understand the frustrations from some of the other comments regarding this restaurant but I watched the chef and the staff and it was not a matter of laziness or disregard. The kitchen was a little busy from skip the dish orders , but the chef does things with precision and some of those things take time. The tempura wasn’t an instant batter and it really did take more time to prep than elsewhere . The payoff was a really delicious tempura that my son hadn’t experienced before . From my experiences with sushi - what I experienced here was very authentic and as close as to what one would find in Japan or a sushi restaurant with a a menu that is actually run , designed , created and executed by a Japanese chef. The Korean and Chinese sushi places tend to have more sugar and salt in their food and condiments I will happily return here again to further explore the other parts of the menu and hope I’ve encouraged other sushi lovers to give this place a shot .

I think this is the only place that actually serves a gyudon with the egg yolk. It really hit the spot as I miss being able to get these beef rice bowls all over the place in Japan. Very good flavour but maybe too many onions. Their menu looked pretty interesting but this was the reason I came. Will go back to try the other items.

Absolutely a great deal for the quality and price! It is hard to find their lunch specials online but you can find pics attached or in-person. They did a very good job on packaging, all dishes minus the tempera which is deep-fried were saran-wrapped underneath the packaging for cleanliness/freshness and the napkins even had a cute bell attached probably from leftover Christmas decorations but still a nice touch. Most lunch specials here come with miso soup and salad for the price which is better than I can say for most other places. Definitely a hidden gem during covid! Note: I believe this place had been run by a different owner before 2019 but still has old reviews. All I can say is I have been here numerous times over the past year and I have never been disappointed, and I'm glad I did not have to experience the place under the previous ownership.

Big value for money! Compared to the other shops around town. Lunch is very very good!Food: 5/5

Usually I order from Skip, the first time I ordered by phone to pick up. There is a hair in my roll! Thanks! I don’t even have time to bring back to return.

Always fresh and delicious, always. Not just for individual meals either. I placed a large order for 6 with a giant variety of items. Not one thing was incorrect AND the timing was impressive. Thank you for the consistency and fabulous food!

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