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Suga Sushi Japanese Restaurant Ltd
Categories: Restaurants Japanese Restaurants Sushi Bars Japanese, Sushi Bars [Edit]
5728 University BlvdVancouver, BC V6T 1K6
Neighbourhood: UBC
(604) 228-9912
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
2 reviews for Suga Sushi Japanese Restaurant Ltd
2 reviews in English
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Review from Ysabelle R.
Vancouver, BC
1/9/2011
"Meh. I've experienced better." Sums it up quite nicely.
I'm sure we all know that everything at UBC is a rip-off. Suga is no different. The decor is nice, and it's one of the few clean sit-down restaurants in the village, but what in the what is this place charging for?
The menu items are mostly standard, with the exception of the Korean food and the tempura California. Service is sub-standard, considering that it's near impossible to get a drink refill, and they tend to lose your order during the lunch rush, which is about the only time I go.
And the portions. That's my biggest problem with this place. I've calculated it and I'm actually better off just ordering nigiri, because it's cheaper, and the thin pieces of fish on top are - in all seriousness - about the same size as the thin slices of sashimi that you get for a few bucks more.
Suga, I am not paying for the privilege of your company. I really do come here because I want to eat.
Simply put, save yourself the trouble and just don't come here. The service is a mess, and they clearly have no understanding of their clientele - there are starving university kids on campus, and they pay for quantity. Those of us who work on campus can afford to pay for quality, which we still don't get here, so I'm actually asking myself right now why I even still eat at Suga anymore. I think it's so the cashier at Osaka thinks I have a varied diet. -
Review from Eddo T.
Surrey, BC
11/10/2009
I'm sure this is old news, but they have changed owners as well as their menu. Now, they offer both Japanese and Korean cuisine. I admit that was an exciting change, and I had looked forward to trying it.
Before changing owners, I used to eat there quite often. Now, things are a little bit different...
Let's start with the good stuff.
The ambiance, for those of you who haven't been there, is very nice and gives off an authentic Japanese restaurant feel. The interior design, along with the pictures on the wall, add to the authenticity as well. I like how it's very cozy. It's especially nice to eat there on a rainy evening, sitting by the windows and staring out into pitch-black nothingness. Quite a nice feeling~
The service is decent. After being there several times, under the new ownership, I can say that there hasn't been any forgotten orders, as compared to before. So that is a good sign. The waiters/waitresses were responsive, and the orders arrived fairly quickly. They did make an effort to come and refill the hot tea, so that's another plus.
Now here's the not-so-good part.
While their menu size increased, their portion size decreased. The udon (one of my favorites) seemed to have shrunk a little. It wasn't as "rich" as before. Albeit not too thrilled about it, it was still acceptable. I haven't had the sushi since they changed ownership, so I can't comment on that.
On the next two visits, I ordered their Korean cuisine. That was, unfortunately, a little bit disappointing. The side dishes arrived, and I was slightly confused at first. Most of the Korean dishes on the menu offered side dishes. However, we ordered 3 meals, with only one small plate of sides to accompany. On top of that, the selection of the side dishes was minimal, and the potatoes were not cooked thoroughly. Now the main courses. The spicy beef soup wasn't anywhere near impressive or authentic, but the Japchae dish was alright. Overall, not Korean cuisine at its finest.
The price is a bit high, considering the amount of food you are paying for. The bill comes out to about $11-$15 per person, usually. Unless... you order one of those more expensive combos, which can be as expensive as around $18-$20.
Verdict: I think this place offers a nice atmosphere. Overall, food-wise, the Japanese menu seems to be a better choice, as I wouldn't recommend the Korean food here. Suga is only an option if you are close by, living on campus, etc. Can't say I love this place. I've had better.
