Sushi Wasabi

Reviews

• Andy L.

  star star star star star 28 May 2026

  This is the best Japanese restaurant in Edmonton. Though they have a rather limited menu, the quality of their food is amazing. There is a distinct difference for their sashimi/sushi compared to other restaurants (freshness?cut?). Some of the items that are definitely worth getting are: beef tataki, assorted sashimi, chop chop cone, negitoro cone, and their special rolls.

• Rose W.

  star star star star star 23 May 2026

  Sushi Wasabi is family owned and the place to find the freshest sushi and sashimi here in Edmonton. It is also one of the priciest but that's what you get for good quality. The location is small so be sure to call ahead of time to book a reservation if necessary. It also  looks a little old and run down from the outside.
  
  On my most recent trip, we ordered the assorted sashimi dish, beef tataki, chop chop sushi, spicy tuna rolls, the salmon don and chicken karaage (not pictured). All the sashimi tasted rich and fresh. Beef tataki was delicious, gave you a decent amount of slices and wasn't overly salty. Overall a very tasty authentic Japanese meal. The bill came out to be around $100 that was split between two people.
  
  Don't expect to come here for a large variety of rolls or western fusion items here. This place is better for simple nigiri, maki rolls and sashimi.. but they are delicious!

• Y T.

  star star star star star_border 21 May 2026

  Visited sushi wasabi for a special occasion. This is a moms and pops kind of shop, very obviously family run. The decor is very unassuming and slightly on the side of an aging joint.
  
  The quality is top notch and very fresh although the prices are shockingly high. The value is slightly lower than that of other quality sushi restaurants although this is made up in the freshness of the seafood.
  
  Service is average and we would consider visiting again but only if in the neighborhood. Would not recommend for special occasions if only for the lack of ambiance.

• Lydia L.

  star star star star star_border 20 May 2026

  YEG Cravings, what is your favourite sushi restaurant in Edmonton? Well, it depends what I'm feeling, nigiri/sashimi or rolls? Regardless, Sushi Wasabi is definitely on my top 3 list of places. My friend took me here last month for my late birthday dinner. This small restaurant gets pretty busy on the weekends, so remember to book a reservation! Don't expect them to pick up on the first call either...
  
  On our last visit, we decided to share everything so we could try more dishes. Starting off with beef tataki, a Japanese version of steak -- thinly sliced, seared on the outside, and rare on the inside. The beef was a little too thick and chewy for our liking. The flavors were good from the tangy citrus soy sauce; however, you could smell that it wasn't fresh and had been kept in the fridge for some time now.
  
  Look at all those colors! Wild Atlantic salmon, yellowtail, tuna, red snapper, and octopus. A seafood lover's dream. The fish was fresh and had the "melt-in-your-mouth" texture, which made every bite buttery and irresistible.
  
  Chop chop, Hamachi, and unagi nigiri -- $3.50 per roll. B.C. rolls $7.25, and aburi salmon maki $8.50. The prices sure rack up on these! Everything was absolutely delicious, but the one to catch our hearts were the unagi nigiri -- and let me tell ya, it's the best thing in the world. Grilled eel on top of rice. How can you even go wrong with that?! I could eat this everyday if I could.
  
  There you have it -- short and simple. Sushi Wasabi will always be my all time go-to place when I'm craving nigiri or sashimi. When I want rolls or other Japanese foods, Izakaya Tomo. Sushi is the one thing I would always choose quality over quantity, the difference is huge!

• Jan J.

  star star star star star 18 May 2026

  Been going here for over 10years and always happy with the friendly service and excellent food. Classically trained in Japan, the chef and his family return to Japan every year to visit family and immerse themselves in the culinary scene. So if you're looking for authenticity factor, check that off your list! Always give the specials menu an eyeball as theres always a myriad of succulent delicious dishes to be found on it and once they sell out for the night, you'll have to wait until it shows up on the special seasonal menu again.
  
  Highlights include: expertly balanced beef tetaki, sweet raw scallops, succulent sauced unagi/salt water eel, smokey freshwater eel, salmon Toro- buttery taste with a crisp texture; Tuna Toro -whats known as one of the most sought after fish in Japan- melt in your mouth buttery goodness. Cooked highlights include their flavor packed shrimp tempura uramaki, gargantuan nebayaki udon chock full of veges, various seafood swimming in a delectable unami filled broth; chicken karaage redolent with ginger infused crispy batter; whole grilled squid that is perfectly cooked over coals.
  
  It's a very small and cozy restaurant, so make sure you make reservations in advance to avoid being disappointed!