Shima-Ya Sushi (5589 Victoria Drive)



Shima-Ya sushi on Victoria Drive is one of the best sushi restaurant in the Lower Mainland. This establishment is operated by a Japanese couple. The restaurant is not that big so reservations are recommended during the weekends. There are no fried items on the menu as it is prohibited under the strata rules.

I have been eating here since it first opened up 5-6 years ago. Their seafoods are very fresh as there are no fishy taste in them unlike some other places I had tried. Everything I ate on their menu are tastes good.

 

The restaurant is not that big. There are only five tables with accomodates two people each. They will combine the tables together for more people.  Also, only eight chairs at the counter.

 

A view of what you see when sitting at the counter. Some fresh scallops, shrimps, kohada, and tai in a bowl.

 

 

 



Omakase Sushi Combo + Miso Soup(dine-in) $31

Here is one of their most expensive combo to get there. The Omakase(Chef Choice) Nigiri Combo consists of 10 pcs of their finest nigiri that they have in stock that day.  This one has  been cut in half for easier sharing purposes.





Deluxe Nigiri + Tuna Roll ($17) Saba Battera ($11)

 




For those just wanting a more simple selection to their nigiri is the Assorted Nigiri ($15) and the Deluxe Nigiri. We had the Deluxe Nigiri Combo as well as a Saba(Mackeral) Battera located in the middle.

 
 
 
 
 
 


Spicy Roll Combo ($18)



I like the sauce they have for their spicy rolls. There is a blend of mayo in the sauce which makes it taste better than just hot sauce by itself.

Ma-dai Soup (Red Seabream Snapper)

 
 

This is a fish bone soup they have special at times. Its a clear broth topped with green onions. It has a nice taste.

 

 

Verdict:

 

I really enjoyed my experience eating at Shima-Ya. The quality of their sushi is always very good. The size of their rolls is of a good proportion where it is not a jumbo piece of rice. At times food will come out at a slower rate when the restaurant gets full. But the food is worth the wait no matter how long it takes. Food just melts in your mouth when you eat it.

 

 

Service: 4.5/5
Food: 5/5
Ambiance: 4/5
Overall: 4.5/5