Sushi King House (Granville)

Added Aug 7, 2009 by kennydoc1999 of Vancouver (17 Reviews)

Overcharged me and got my order wrong but was apologetic...
We went in on a Friday for takeout around 4pm and noticed there were only two tables being occupied out of about dozen or so small tables and no others lined up for takeout, I guess that's not uncommon for this time of day. A large screen t.v. was on the wall in front of us as we entered playing something which seemed ill-chosen for a dining room ( I always wonder why Asian restaurants think that having t.v.'s make for better food consumption? ). It appeared that the wooden chairs and tables were of the cheap variety, and quickly glancing about the room you got the sense that the aura of the restaurant was of a simple no frills eatery.

The waitress immediately greeted us and had the takeout order sitting by the till. She was very smiley and cheerful and quickly calculated our bill. We happily left with a rather heavy feeling bag and headed home to peruse the order. Immediately upon opening the containers I noticed that some rolls were missing, I added up the cost of what everything in the bag should have been and
something was off. Phoning back the same waitress who originally took my order over the phone, and who greeted me at the door answered the phone. She repeated my original order ( I know she missed my rolls, but she was so sweet I didn't have the heart to correct her ), I asked her to calculate what the cost was and she quoted $3 less than what I paid. Immediately she realized her mistake apologized sincerely and stated that I'd be reimbursed upon my return, I told her she could keep the overcharge as a tip because it was too much of an inconvenience to return again for such a small amount. She said next time we ordered she'd reimburse us, in my mind there's no need but I appreciate the kind heartedness and sincerity.

After all that the House Roll was really big, the California Roll was comparable to Samurai's but without Samurai's mega-dose of its MSG like substance which leaves you thirsting for water afterwards. The tuna and salmon were more regular sized. All-in-all the food tasted pretty good.

We'd do takeout here again.

Added Jul 2, 2009 by munchingalong of squamish (11 Reviews)

Simply amazing!
Sushi King House - wow! This place is incredible, it really is. The rolls are huge, I've never seen anything like that. One california roll and I'm stuffed for the rest of the day. You would think that the size of the rolls would equal poor quality but this is not the case. The fish is always very fresh. I ordered tuna sashimi the last time I went and the pieces were massive. At least twice the size of most orders. I was hesitant when I tried the first piece but it was delicious. Everything is good - the miso soup is yummy and the spinach gommae is one of the best I've had in Vancouver.

The ambience leaves a bit to be desired so I would recommend this as a take out place. The servers always offer me tea if I have to wait for my sushi and apologize for a one-minute delay. They always thank me and the sushi chefs in the back wave goodbye and say thank you.

I live in Squamish so I make this a must-stop every time I'm in the city!

Added Jul 1, 2009 by smartbag of vancouver (2 Reviews)

Good Value Japanese Owned Sushi Restaurant
There are so many sushi restaurants to pick from in Vancouver and finding one with good value is still sometimes hard but not here at Sushi King House on South Granville St.

Sushi Restaurant Criteria Checklist:

1. Japanese restaurant run by Japanese people - check
2. Clean - check
3. Sashimi size - check
4. Not too much rice on the sushi rolls - check
5. Proportional filling to rice - check
6. Variety - check
7. Value - check

Pros:
- Great value for the hockey team and kids
- Very casual and accessible
- Parking
- Value
- They have a house roll that is the size of a Yule log!

Cons:
- Interior is too simple to bring a date
- Their English is not very good
- Neon lights in the window
- They use some disposible containers for plate service
- They have a house roll that is the size of a Yule log!

The writer: Is a former chef, server and former restaurant sanitation inspector and avid restaurant goer in the lower mainland.

Added Aug 1, 2008 by MBAK of Vancouver (69 Reviews)

Great food at a great value.
I've been frequenting Sushi King for the last couple months now, and can honestly say that this place is a gem!

The food is really tasty (I especially enjoy their udon and ramen dishes) and generous. The portions are HUGE, but not at the expense of the quality. I've had everything here from the rolls, sashimi, gyoza, tempera..I could go on.

The service is excellent. The waitresses are very attentive and polite. And if you order take out, they're always quick and accurate.

The value is spectacular! Generous portions at low prices.

The ambiance is much nicer than other sushi places at competitive prices. The restaurant is very clean as well.

I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for good sushi at reasonable prices!

Added Jul 22, 2008 by monmon of Vancouver, Canada (12 Reviews)

I am in love with SKH
My fav sushi place in all of lower mainland.

It has fed my sushi craving for over 5 years, whether rainy, snowy, windstorm, or chokingly humid, Sushi King was there for me on my way to UBC.

Service: very friendly. they know us by now and remembers what we order. very attentive on filling your tea/water, and always service with a smile =)

Food: They still have the best spicy agedashi tofu, the best(!) sauce for their tempura (and for only ~$5, you can get an appy tempura that has 4 prawns and 2 yam! *drool*). Their cones are amazingly huge.. try the spicy salmon, it's gigantic. their rolls are huge too. M other fav is the Uni Sushi when it is in season, $2 per sushi, and it too, yes, is gigantic. aww man now i want some sushi.

Ambiance: Decent. Maybe cuz i've been there for over 5 years, it feels very cozy. i prefer sitting near the back of this small restaurant .

Added Apr 3, 2008 by hoisin of Vancouver (11 Reviews)

I'd return to Sushi King
I've been a fan of Samurai Sushi but lately their rolls have been tasting the same. Heard some good things and read some good reviews about Sushi King so me and my hubby thought we'd give it a try. We ordered some of our staples: california roll, futomaki, and scallop roll. We also ordered seaweed salad and a vegetable ramen. Their rolls were pretty solid and the futomaki was actually bigger than Samurai's! Bigger because it had more stuff in it, and not so much rice. The salad was good and the ramen broth was actually pretty tasty. I would definitely order from Sushi King again.

Added Sep 22, 2007 by farahfoods of surrey (26 Reviews)

Huge portions and very good prices
Every time we've been here it's been full. Not sure if this place lives up to it's reputation of fabulous sushi but it is good. Prices are great. Will contine to eat here whenever in the neighbourood but likely not worth the trip alone.
Some of the rolls are so large they're very hard to eat without making a mess.

Added Jul 13, 2007 by zareku of Vancouver (9 Reviews)

Not as bad as everyone else says it is.
I was actually very surprised that the reviews for Sushi King on Granville were so poor. My room mate and I have been visiting Sushi King for the last couple months now with more than satisfactory results.

The service lacks a bit, I do agree. The ladies can sometimes seem as they've forgotten about you, but at least they're prompt. The sushi sizes are enormous, especially the house roll. I've never tried any of their sashimi, but I've heard it's good.

Try it out once, at least. Be your own judge.

Added Apr 22, 2007 by forgamez of Vancouver (15 Reviews)

Unbelivable sushi - You gotta be kidding
In response to the reviewer below, I can guarantee you that Sushi King DOES NOT have "unbelievable sushi". There fish is fresh in the sense that they through a lot of fish a day due to their high turnover. Real "fresh" fish is based on the time it has been away from the water. Trust me, their fish is not fresh. In addition, their Salmon (and more than likely all of their fish) is farmed. Please google what happens to farmed salmon and what is in it. Its disgusting. Also, all of their cooked items tastes and looks like crap. Basically, it comes out the same as you would find at a AYCE place. If you want good cooked food, go to an izakaya, such as Guu.

I live fairly close to Sushi King and I do eat here on the rare occasion. Not because it is amazing quality, but because it is cheap. It offers good value for sushi, and it is convenient for me. It is akin to the Mcdonalds of sushi. But I sure wouldn't eat here on a weekly basis, nor would I make a trek here.

I agree with Maverick below. Size of sushi is not what counts. I have had sushi at Tsukiji fish market, and I fully understand what is quality sushi. Unfortunately, quality sushi is expensive, which is to be expected. If you want good sushi for a good price, check out Sushi Hachi in Richmond (awesome place) or Ajisai in Kerrisdale. $20-30 will get you an authentic taste of Japan.

Added Mar 4, 2007 by kammage of Marpole (4 Reviews)

Ginormous servings
Heard positive things about this place, so I walked on over there for takeout last night. The lady took my order and I hung out for a bit while I waited for my food. The servers all seemed very kind, one even asked if I wanted to eat anything while I waited. The restaurant is small though, like a lot of sushi places.

My order was done FAST, I was in and out of there in less than 10 minutes. Almost started to drool when I saw how big those rolls were. Oh and the negitoro was extremely TASTY.

Overall, definitely worth checking out. Good food for cheap prices!

Added Aug 27, 2006 by Infinity of Broadway, Vancouver (1 Reviews)

Always full
I love this place. I first discovered this place while walking down granville to bubble world. My sister and I decided to try this place out. The service is impeccable, we were greeted by a nice waitress. I ordered the maki b combo, and to my surprise the sushi were gigantic! Especially the house roll. The chefs had a nice giggle when they saw the look in my eyes when we discovered how big the sushi is. Now, I go there regularly with a few friends to enjoy delicious sushi for a small price.

Added Jun 1, 2006 by Benji of Marpole, Vancouver (2 Reviews)

The Biggest Sushi in Town
So it was a couple of weeks back, when I was CRAVING sushi. I had to have it! I had just moved to marpole, and didn't know the area that well. So naturally I pick up the phone book. I start phoning a couple of places, I got busy signals, and no answer's.

OK...

So I called Sushi King House. I asked if they had my favorite sushi, and they did. YAY!! So I walked there.

I ordered for take out, as their dining area was as if it was pulled out of the 80's. So hey packed it up for me, and I walked home.

I got home, and I open'd the container's.. OMG!!! These are the biggest Rolls I have ever seen. I could only get through half of my sushi. It was so yummie!!

Thumbs upto Sushi House King.

I have been back many time, and am pleased every time!