Blowfish Sushi & Japanese Food — Restaurant in Vancouver

I’m updating this review because I decided to give this place another go. This time I went for dine in instead of take out. First thing I have to say is that the staff are polite and very kind although the service is sadly very poor. I sat down and was given the choice of tea or water I chose tea I was given a napkin tea and a menu. I ordered a spicy tuna roll and the house gyoza. The roll came first, now in my opinion the appetizer should have came first but not really a huge issue. At this point I didn’t have soy sauce or chopsticks but I did have my roll. I was then brought soy sauce but I had to ask for chopsticks. The tuna is not spicy tuna, it’s not marinated, it just has some spicy mayo thrown on top and the rice is tasteless, the roll is also falling apart. After the roll came the gyoza came… The gyoza was more like a pot sticker as the wrapper is extremely thick which is not what gyoza is supposed to be. My biggest problem with it was that it was completely uncooked pork inside I ate a whole one before I realized and I really hope I don’t get sick. After about ten minutes of staring at the servers at the front they finally made eye contact and came over to me and took the gyoza back. They offered to replace it but I didn’t want another so they took it off the bill. Over all I don’t really even care about the service it was as any other sushi restaurant sub par. My real issue here is that the food is really overpriced and it’s just not good at all. I’d try subway beside it for a more...

MAY 2024 REVIEW I have to say I’m quite dissapointed with the customer service in this place. I decided not to delete my review above to show that I was actually a loyal customer. I even did group activities with my workplace here. Brought many referrals claiming it was the best sushi in Vancouver. I feel that there is not enough given to loyal customers, for example, you have to dine in 10 times to fill out the small card and you only get $5 off. I brought it today with 9 filled out and the waitress knows I come here extremely often, and still told me I’d have to claim the $5 next time. God… how many times I’ve come here and probably put the sticker somewhere in my pocket. I sensed a true lack of understanding from her, specially because she knows me. Definitely lost such a loyal customer. It’s a good place, but unfortunately fail to reward the people that continue to choose you, even with the high prices you are now charging.

This place has been consistently good since 2016. It is my go to place for sure, even if I live far, the commute is worth it. Best sushi in town!!! Recommendations: mango island roll, spicy crispy tuna, and the salmon...

Were seated right away at 5:30 pm on a Friday night. Pretty child friendly, with boosters and high chair options available. No children’s cutlery available though.

We ordered ika karaage and avocado roll for the child and they liked the squid a lot. Pretty much finished the whole plate themselves. They also finished more than half of the decently sized avocado roll.

Partner had the saba oshi sushi and a couple salmon nigiris. The saba was aggressively fishy (more than normal) and overly smoky, and the two tastes did not go well together. The rice fell apart when I picked it up, and the candied lemon slice on top was not appetizing. The salmon nigiris were forgettable.

I had the chirashi don. Quite disappointing for the price. The octopus and and clam were fine, if a bit chewy. The saba was again overly fishy, and didn’t taste oily at all. The salmon and tuna had no substance to it at all, no chew.

This seems like a place that would serve the type of clientele who likes rolls and cooked food. For the quality of “sushi” I’m getting, there are cheaper options down the road.

Also, no liquor license /...