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10 Best Surrey Sushi Restaurants that Make it Easy to Curb Your Craving For Japanese
1. Maguro Guy | 2670 152 Street | Surrey, BC V4P 1H7
Maguro Guy has indeed proven itself to be a formidable contender. Offering exceptional service, fish straight out of the sea and classically trained, yet innovative chefs, I find myself coming back time and time again for more. In fact, I’ve been here twice this month and each time was uniformly excellent and impressive.
Some dishes on the menu which have me salivating just thinking about them include their signature crab salad and the buttery, flaky Hamachi Kama which just melts in your mouth.
The chef is always keen to suggest specials which means that the food is continuously original and surprising. Although the price point is a bit higher than competitors, it truly is a work of art on the plate. I find dining here to be a total sensory aesthetic experience.
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Sushi & Roll has a huge menu selection with a variety that would suit even the pickiest of pallets. Each time I’ve frequented this hidden gem, they have delivered consistently delicious and adequately portioned dishes.
We enjoyed the Krispy crunch roll, the OMG roll and the cheesy Flying Unicorn Roll. I was impressed by the superb quality of sashimi and the deluxe Chirashi Don.
Note: I suggest you split with a friend, as the portions are generous.
It really is a socially-inviting scene and proves to be a great place to dine with a big group, however, do arrive a little early as it is quite popular!
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With only a small sushi bar and a few tables, you can expect a small wait at Yamako.
It is a quaint restaurant with excellent customer service and a thoroughly attentive staff. They offer a large enticing menu and may I suggest the lightly fried Agedashi tofu, In and Out roll, black dragon and Phoenix roll, the delectable Saba, home-made miso soup and the French Kiss Roll. These delicacies are all local favourites and it is not difficult to see why! Some even say they make the lightest tempura in all of Surrey/White Rock!
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Aomori is a small family owned business that delivers top notch fare! They are known for the Aomori combo, Red dragon roll and quirky specialty rolls such as the Yam roll or the Chicken teriyaki specialities. They serve up hearty and filling rolls which are both unique and creatively presented.
Aomori dishes are not only taste-bud tingling, they are a great value. You’ll be happily rewarded for your wait as the pleasant staff and pristine dining environment make eating here a casual and satisfying experience. Furthermore the unctuous exceptional cuts of smooth, deep-red tuna come and vibrant salmon sashimi will have you coming back for more!
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”https://omgsurrey604.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/surrey604/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/o-5.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”off” sticky=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] [/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”justified” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]5.MasQueSolo | 5827 176 Street | Surrey, BC V3S
MasQueSolo is a cute little hole in the wall place with great sushi at very reasonable prices. I find that there is something on the menu to fit everyone’s taste. Some stellar favorites of mine included the Teriyaki tofu lunch special and the Sweet Bon Bon Lady Roll, With such exceptional customer service, they even give complimentary spring rolls while you wait for your food! Finally when the sushi arrives, it is stellar in presentation, fresh and not overloaded with rice which is what many sushi spots will do to try to skimp out on the amount of fish you get. Excellent bang for your buck!
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”https://omgsurrey604.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/surrey604/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/o-6.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”off” sticky=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] [/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”justified” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]6.Rokku Asian Cuisine | 1990 152nd Street | Surrey, BC V4A 4N6
Rokku’s decor is relaxing and accessible and the ambiance is enticing. The dishes are reasonably priced, the staff is friendly, vivacious and vibrant and the service is expedient and thorough.
From the moment you enter, you’re greeted with deliberate attention, warmth and kindness. Overall the environment is very comfortable and spacious, not stuffy. What came highly recommended from the menu include the Johnston roll, a brilliantly marinated chicken miso ramen and the Maple roll.
The food is really light and not overly salty or heavily sauced (which are two of my pet peeves when it comes to trying zany new fusion rolls).
Of course, it isn’t sushi night without a Japanese beer, a fine bottle of wine or sake Rokku does offer an impressive selection of beer, wine and spirits to enjoy with your meal as well as a separate section off to the justify, which is great for private parties or events.
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What’s good here? Answer: Everything! Sushi, Creamsicle-hued spicy salmon topped with scallion sauce, seared tuna and the most tasty Spider Roll I’ve ever had! A unique aspect of this secret spot is that they feature Black Rice rather than brown as an option.
This has additional health benefits to pair with the Omegas found in fish. The flavor of the black rice they use offers a delicious and unique dining experience. Additionally, the French Kiss Roll was prepared exquisitely with such artistic flare and delicate skill. Each dish that came out was very fresh and amply portioned. It truly was a novel dining experience.
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Migoto’s decor is relaxing and modern, offering the epitome of japanese cuisine their specialty “house rolls” are “the Firecracker Roll”, “Hot Lava”, “Ring of Fire” and “Butterfly Roll” and a “Stacked Salmon Cake”. I was particularly smitten with the Stacked Salmon Cake, which advertises layers of salmon, avocado, tempura crumbs, black brown rice, tobiko, kizami nori, and sesame seeds. While it is a bit pricey you won’t regret it!
On a side note, you can rest assured that, despite being located in a mall, it is a far cry from “Food Court Food”, and offers a healthier alternative that is very wallet-friendly.
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Umami is not your typical sushi joint as they offer an eclectic menu variety and they are kid-friendly too. I was struck immediately by the freshness and the unique combination of flavours paired with such elegant plating.
The Spider Roll, Lion Dance Roll and Stinky Roll are some of the unusually colorful names for Umami’s best-selling favourites on the menu.
If you are more of a traditionalist, I would implore you to watch the chef plate up your assorted sashimi platter where he decorates the dishes with the simplicity of a dash of ponzu or scallion curls and the mastery of artistic knife skills.
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Akasaka boasts an eclectic menu with plenty of variety as well as many vegetarian/vegan options too, such as vegetarian bibimbap. The overall ambience is quite traditional in observing the custom of the removal of shoes when entering the private dining area. You enter your own private dining area through a door that slides shut behind you for a lovely, intimate experience. Once inside, they have buttons available for you to press for any service needs. They staff is prompt and very attentive.
This venue is great for parties, an intimate date night, or simply a meal for one where you can let the primo seafood and the chefs’ superior knife skills shine and dazzle.
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Tucked away on the edge of the Strawberry Hill Shopping Centre is Bandra Cafe, one of the best places for brunch in Surrey. It offers unique menu items that are not only full of flavour but are pretty just to look at. If you’re looking for something different than your basic pancake breakfast, this is the place for you.
Bandra Cafe serves Bombay-style cuisine that is chock full of flavour and spice. On our visit, we ordered the Bandra Benny and it did not disappoint. Just like your standard eggs Benedict it came with poached eggs, bacon, and hollandaise sauce, but was served on top of chili-cheese toast. It gave it the perfect kick that you wouldn’t normally find in an eggs Benedict, setting Bandra Cafe apart from all the other brunch spots in the city. On the side, there were crispy potato wedges and some sliced avocado.
Bandra Benny (Marco Ovies / Surrey604)
We also ordered their dalgona coffee, which we had never tried before. It came with whipped coffee on top of steamed milk. Our waiter politely helped us out and instructed us that we needed to stir the drink (we had just gone right in for the sip and it left us with a coffee mustache that wasn’t noticeable until we got home). The drink both looked impressive and tasted great.
Dalgona coffee (Marco Ovies / Surrey604)
But Bandra Cafe doesn’t just do eggs Benedict. They also serve kanda poha (a popular Bombay breakfast with flattened rice, onions, peanuts, herbs, and spices, topped with coconut and sev), Kheema Par Eedu Skillet (kheema, potato salli, fried eggs, and pav bread, described on the menu as the “Bombay breakfast of champions”), and even a vegan platter (avocado, grilled tofu, vegetables, and salad with tahini almond dressing). You can also order small bites and drinks to share if you’re coming to visit later in the evening with friends.
The cafe itself is very modern looking with a plant wall at the entrance with a neon sign that reads “Good Brews, Good Bites.” The service was excellent and we’re excited to go back again to try the rest of their menu.
Bandra Cafe is open Monday to Thursday from 11am to 10pm, and Friday to Sunday from 11am to 11pm.
Bandra Cafe
Address: 7310 #110 120th St.
There are so many different sushi spots in Surrey that sometimes it can be hard to choose. That’s why we’ve created a list of the best sushi restaurants in Surrey to satisfy your next sushi craving.
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MaguroGuy has an excellent assortment of sushi and delicious Japanese dishes. We’d recommend visiting for their lunch special Udon Set which comes with a dynamite roll, tuna, salmon, and ebi nigiri, tempura, Seafood udon (small), and a green salad.
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What makes Sushi Mori so special? Well for starters there is a tree in the middle of the restaurant. They also make some great sushi and have plenty of specialty rolls to try like their Spicy Sunflower Roll which has crab meat, cucumber, avocado, and prawn tempura covered with spicy salmon and topped with tempura flakes, shredded red beet, spicy mayo, and aioli sauce.
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Kami Sushi is the best place to grab a filling and affordable lunch. The best thing to order is one of their lunch combinations that are available from 11:30 to 3:30 pm. We love their combo B which comes with four pieces of sushi, three pieces of their Reno roll, four pieces of the spicy love roll, and tempura udon for $19.95. You get a great assortment of food for a great price.
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Sushi California has a great assortment of different rolls, potentially the largest selection in all of Surrey. They have over 67 different rolls you can choose from, and that’s not even including nigiri or any of the other things on their menu. The only other sushi spot that could compete is the next one on our list.
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Psi Sushi & Roll is another Surrey favourite that has plenty on their menu. They also have some very unique rolls like their Flying Unicorn Roll which has crabmeat and cream cheese and is deep fried with melted mozzarella cheese.
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If you’re searching for your next picnic meal look no further than Sushi Street. They offer these sushi boxes that can feed one to four people that are perfect to take with you. We’d recommend trying Street Box #2 which can feed up to four people and has a Crazy Roll, Dragon roll, Dynamite roll, Philadelphia roll, Chicken wings, Edamame, vegetable sticks, and five kinds of special sauce.
If you’re looking for the next great sushi spot, look no further than Sushi Street. Located close to the King George Skytrain Station, this place should be your go-to for sushi takeout.
Sushi Street specializes in only takeout and offers quick and delicious Japanese cuisine. They specialize in bento boxes, sushi combos, and ready-to-eat foods that you can just grab and go. But probably the coolest thing they offer is their sushi boxes.
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You heard right, sushi in a box. They offer two different boxes that can feed anywhere from 1 to 4 people. Their Street Box 1 which can feed one to two people has a crazy roll, Philadelphia roll, dynamite roll, chicken wings, edamame, vegetable sticks, and four kinds of special sauce.
If you’re looking for more food you can get the Street Box 2 which feeds three to four people and has a crazy roll, dragon roll, dynamite roll, Philadelphia roll, chicken wings, edamame, vegetable sticks, and five kinds of special sauce. This is the perfect meal to grab on your way to a picnic over at Holland Park across the street.
But don’t worry, you can also order individual rolls if you’re just eating for one. They also serve inari which is sushi rice packed into a tofu pouch topped with all sorts of sushi ingredients. We’d recommend ordering the Inari Unagi or the Inari Spicy Salmon.
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While Sushi Street does specialize in takeout, they do have some seats inside to sit down and enjoy your food. But regardless of whetheryou eat in or take out, we promise you’ll love the food. Be sure to visit this new Surrey hidden gem soon!
Located in the heart of Newton is Fab Burgers Inc., the home of Surrey’s “monster burgers.” What is a monster burger you may ask? Well, it’s about as intimidating as it sounds.
Fab Burger Inc. has six monster burgers on their menu, and one of their most famous ones is the Fab Meaty Muncher which comes with breaded crispy chicken, a beef patty, chicken bacon, cheddar cheese, purple slaw, pickles, tomatoes, an onion ring, and their signature FAB sauce. It’s piled high and requires some maneuvering to be able to take a bite.
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If that’s still a little too small for you, you can order their Sweet Temptation Burger which comes with three patties of your choice of chicken or beef (yes you heard right, three patties), topped with lettuce, sauteed onions, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and finished with barbeque sauce. It’s the biggest burger on their menu and definitely deserves the name “monster burger.”
But don’t worry, they also serve regular-sized burgers for those who don’t have a monster appetite. The Flamin’ Nacho Burger is a fan favourite and has a beef patty topped with fresh salsa, onions, jalapenos, sour cream, guacamole, nacho chips, and topped with cheddar cheese.
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If burgers aren’t your thing, Fab Burger Inc. also sells other foods like Chicken and Waffles and BBQ Lamb Chops which are marinated with their in-house blend of seasonings and sauces and served with fries, coleslaw, and a drink.
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So whether you’re craving a monster burger, or just want something on the smaller side to eat, Fab Burger Inc. has it all. Be sure to visit the next time you’re craving a good burger.
Fab Burger Inc.
Address: 7320 King George Blvd #108
You can only drink so much Starbucks before you get sick of it. That’s why we’ve made this list of the best coffee shops in Surrey so you can switch it up. Whether it’s because of the great atmosphere or unique drinks, these are the best places to get coffee in Surrey.
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If you’re a student in Surrey then you need to visit Coffee Monster. It is the best place to get some late-night studying done. Every table has access to an outlet and it’s open until 10 pm. Plus, they have some delicious drinks like their Spanish Latte which you can order hot or iced.
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Bandra Cafe is one of the first Indian-style cafes in the Greater Vancouver area and has some exceptional drinks and eats to show for it. Bandra Cafe tries to copy the vibe of the area in Bombay with the same name by creating a similar atmosphere by having “dark wooden chairs and white table tops” and also by selling “dishes like salli chicken, kheema pan and mawa cake.” This is definitely a very unique cafe that you need to visit.
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If you’re looking for one of the trendiest cafes in Surrey, then West Village Cafe is the spot for you. With a very clean and minimalistic interior and some fancy food to eat, this might be the fanciest café in Surrey. Not only does West Village Cafe serve your coffee shop classics like lattes and pastries, but they also serve alcoholic drinks and food like tacos, a chimichurri salmon and vegetable bowl, local craft beer on tap, and more! If you’re feeling extra fancy you should head in for one of their Bailey’s coffees.
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Espresso Cafe is located in the heart of Newton and has a very homely atmosphere to it. From the fireplace to the home-style baked goods, there is so much to love about Espresso Cafe. We’d recommend ordering one of their filo spinach feta pastries which are delicious. They have an always expanding menu and plenty of specialty drinks on rotation so be sure to visit Espresso Cafe.
The GrassRoots Cafe is a student-owned and operated café located on the Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) Surrey campus. They serve “alcoholic beverages and KPU brewed beer on tap, delicious food, snacks, coffee drinks and healthy alternative options such as vegan and gluten-free meals.” They also host a bunch of different activities like slam poetry, movie marathons, and more! Plus, if you’re a KPU student you can get a 5% discount.
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When a café has been around since 1949, then you know it has to be good. Prairie Cafe offers some classic vintage breakfast and coffee. They do classic American breakfast as well as Asian dishes like chicken Teriyaki, wonton soup, and chicken pan-fried noodles. If you’re looking for a blast from the past then you need to visit Prairie Cafe.
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