Surrey Damiko Sushi — Restaurant in Surrey

I'm on a quest to find a good Japanese restaurant in South Surrey. This was my first stop - close to home. I will not be back unless I'm desperate. It's not that the food was that bad, it's just that I have to believe there is much better elsewhere - I have had much better outside of South Surrey.

Firstly, the tamago (for my daughter) was dried out. Also...they didn't know what tamago is. It's egg. I had to order sweet egg. Secondly, they're not Japanese. Not that it's a big deal - though I challenge anyone to find me a non-Japanese owned excellent sushi joint. Thirdly, it's pricey for what you get. I got a oyako don - had to order that as chicken don. And a Tiger roll.

Now, this whole funky/specialty roll business is new to me. You venture to Richmond and you rarely find specialty rolls - at least I never have. These tiger rolls, dragon rolls, giant-mouth-stretching-mess-making-gimicky-rolls are not Japanese. The tiger roll though, was edible and actually not all that bad. I'd actually try the other rolls IF they didn't cost me my left arm. At $11 for 6 pieces (albeit large), it's not worth it. The chicken don was $7 but small. About 6-7 pieces of chicken covered is thick, processed teriyaki sauce. Lots of semi-cooked vegetable and a small portion of rice. I had a look at their sashimi. Not appetizing so I wasn't willing to take a flyer on it but judging by the rest of their fare, I can't imagine I'd be missing much.

The good points, miso soup for all. They do cater to kids....they brought a straw for my daughters 'cool' green tea. Nice touch since I didn't even...

If you’re looking to enjoy real, top-notch Japanese cuisine, you absolutely have to visit Damiko Sushi in South Surrey. Every time I go, I’m blown away by the quality, freshness, and authentic flavours. This place is a hidden gem!

My personal favourite? The Damiko House Salad — it’s not just a salad, it’s a perfect meal. The balance of textures, flavours, and that incredible house dressing make it unforgettable. It’s refreshing, satisfying, and something I crave all the time.

Their miso soup is hands-down the best I’ve ever had. Deep, rich flavour with the perfect umami — it’s pure comfort in a bowl. But it doesn’t stop there… every dish I’ve tried is crafted with care, from sushi rolls to sashimi to their daily specials.

The staff are always welcoming, the atmosphere is cozy and clean, and the attention to detail is evident in everything they do. Whether you’re a sushi connoisseur or just discovering Japanese cuisine, Damiko Sushi is a must-visit.

Highly recommend — your taste buds...

Have been coming here for years. Great food but I’m not sure what has happened lately.

The younger server is so rude. Don’t know what happened to management lately but the lady doesn’t know English and uses hand gestures to point people to their seats. When my wife and I asked to be seated at a particular table, she completely dismissed us and kept trying to seat us where we said we didn’t want to sit.

We eventually just walked out and were chased down in parking lot by another (more polite) lady and were given our seats that we wanted.

Not really sure why the younger server is dealing with customers but that clearly is not her thing.

We also saw her dismiss another couple asking to have the shades put lower because the sun was shining directly on them. She didn’t even try to accommodate them at all. Pathetic and sad for what has been a mainstay in our fav sushi restaurants in...