Shima Sushi
Looking for a place to eat after 10pm on any given Sunday night can be quite the challenge. Fortunately, Shima Sushi comes to the rescue, boasting both an open sign and open door until late at night.
With only a few tables inside, the basic but inviting room seems to never be without customers. And while it can get quite hot inside, the two small tables on the sidewalk at the front of the restaurant make for great people watching and provide a much needed respite from the heat.
The menu offers a vast choice of sushi, as well as noodle dishes and other common Japanese dishes.
When: Sunday, June 25 2006. (10:30pm)
M says: The Shima Roll ($3.50) was very tasty and slightly sweet with its crab, avocado and yam tempura. Not as impressive was the BC Roll ($2.99) - whole salmon is used (not the usual crispy salmon skin) and the salmon was dry and drenched in terriaki sauce. The grilled Gyoza ($3.99) arrived slightly broken up and tasted mostly of cabbage.
I helped T out a little with the Dinner Box and quite enjoyed the squash and yam tempura. The sashimi was beautiful: big, fresh pieces of fatty salmon and of (previously frozen) white tuna. Unfortunately, the Ebi sushi tasted of cleaning products and I did not finish it.
T says: The Dinner Box ($12.95) is the biggest box available and is packed with plenty of food. Served with Miso soup, it contains sushi (California Roll, Salmon, Tuna and Ebi), Salmon and Tuna Sashimi, assorted Tempura, Chicken Terriaki with vegetables, Sunomono Salad and a slice of orange. The box is a great deal, with its large amount of food at a reasonable price. The Shima Roll was divine and the other rolls were satisfactory, especially considering the price. As well, the service was adequate, excepting for the Miso soup served sans spoon.
Without a doubt, the best thing about Shima Sushi is the value for the dollar. While they do not serve the most impressive sushi by any stretch of imagination, they were open later than most places. Fresh tasting sushi (except for the shrimp) at exceptional prices makes this a great bargain. They also offer a take-out service.
Con:Shima Sushi does not have a liquor license, so you will not be able to quench your thirst with Sake or Japanese beer here. Also, note that Shima Sushi was shut down by the health authorities in 2003 (along with many other popular restaurants on Denman Street) for "unsanitary conditions". The kitchen still does not appear to be the cleanest around, but that did not reflect on the food too much.
Verdict.
T says yea: if you need a sushi fix and are strapped for cash, I wouldn't hesitate to head into Shima Sushi for some nice big slices of sashimi and a few quality rolls. It won't top the restaurant reviews, but at least you will be able to afford the bus home afterwards.
M say nay: while the food there is not bad, I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here again.
Shima Sushi
1088 Denman Street
Vancouver BC V6G 2M8
604-683-0218
"We are your sushi house"
With only a few tables inside, the basic but inviting room seems to never be without customers. And while it can get quite hot inside, the two small tables on the sidewalk at the front of the restaurant make for great people watching and provide a much needed respite from the heat.
The menu offers a vast choice of sushi, as well as noodle dishes and other common Japanese dishes.
When: Sunday, June 25 2006. (10:30pm)
M says: The Shima Roll ($3.50) was very tasty and slightly sweet with its crab, avocado and yam tempura. Not as impressive was the BC Roll ($2.99) - whole salmon is used (not the usual crispy salmon skin) and the salmon was dry and drenched in terriaki sauce. The grilled Gyoza ($3.99) arrived slightly broken up and tasted mostly of cabbage.
I helped T out a little with the Dinner Box and quite enjoyed the squash and yam tempura. The sashimi was beautiful: big, fresh pieces of fatty salmon and of (previously frozen) white tuna. Unfortunately, the Ebi sushi tasted of cleaning products and I did not finish it.
T says: The Dinner Box ($12.95) is the biggest box available and is packed with plenty of food. Served with Miso soup, it contains sushi (California Roll, Salmon, Tuna and Ebi), Salmon and Tuna Sashimi, assorted Tempura, Chicken Terriaki with vegetables, Sunomono Salad and a slice of orange. The box is a great deal, with its large amount of food at a reasonable price. The Shima Roll was divine and the other rolls were satisfactory, especially considering the price. As well, the service was adequate, excepting for the Miso soup served sans spoon.
Without a doubt, the best thing about Shima Sushi is the value for the dollar. While they do not serve the most impressive sushi by any stretch of imagination, they were open later than most places. Fresh tasting sushi (except for the shrimp) at exceptional prices makes this a great bargain. They also offer a take-out service.
Con:Shima Sushi does not have a liquor license, so you will not be able to quench your thirst with Sake or Japanese beer here. Also, note that Shima Sushi was shut down by the health authorities in 2003 (along with many other popular restaurants on Denman Street) for "unsanitary conditions". The kitchen still does not appear to be the cleanest around, but that did not reflect on the food too much.
Verdict.
T says yea: if you need a sushi fix and are strapped for cash, I wouldn't hesitate to head into Shima Sushi for some nice big slices of sashimi and a few quality rolls. It won't top the restaurant reviews, but at least you will be able to afford the bus home afterwards.
M say nay: while the food there is not bad, I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here again.
Shima Sushi
1088 Denman Street
Vancouver BC V6G 2M8
604-683-0218
"We are your sushi house"
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