Sushi Night

We were treated to another wonderful meal at Minato Sushi on Saturday night. It just so happened that with Grad, it was one of the only restaurants that we could get a reservation at. It was either Sushi or Captain Billy's Fish and Chips.

I must say in the world of restaurant reviews, I would give Minato Sushi a very high score. We were seated and given menus the moment we walked in the door. The service was very good, with the exception of the news that our waitress Tiffany would be leaving for a year on maternity leave. Best wishes to her on the quick delivery of baby, as she has certainly always delivered our food to us expediently.

Apart from the excellent service and ambiance with the bamboo and the cedar siding, the food was exceptional. Our appetizer of mixed tempura came quickly, and just as we were finished our boat of mixed rolls came soon after.

Although the presentation has become somewhat static with the whole boat concept, the ingredients and flavour combinations were exciting and vivid. The spicy rolls were spicy, the cruchy rolls were crunchy and the rolls with simple fresh tuna were fresh and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.

I would specifically like to mention the BC Roll that features BBQ Salmon Skin, and the Tsunami Roll that is full of flavour, fresh tuna, and fun.

It was so wonderful to go to a restaurant, where you get your own little booth, where you can talk relax, eat great food and enjoy the company of great friends. Sipping a cold Japanese beer while slowly feasting on an array of great food is well worth the meager price that Minato Sushi charges for their above average dishes. Mer and I have gone to several 'good' Sushi places in the city, many with the gimic of 'All you can eat' or floating sushi plates that bob by your table. However Minato offers a gimic free aproach to sushi where the ingredients and preparation are, to my relief, the focus of this popular Powell River restaurant.