32 Best Sushi Bars in Ottawa

“We visited Sushi Fresh and it was a great experience for sushi lovers. Located in ByWard Market, the restaurant has a simple and cozy atmosphere that feels relaxed and welcoming.

The highlight was definitely the freshness of the sushi. The fish tasted clean and flavorful, while the rice had a good texture and balance. The presentation was neat and appetizing without feeling overly complicated.

Service was quick and friendly, and although the dining area is on the smaller side, it adds to the casual local-spot feel. It works well for dine-in, takeout, or a quick meal while exploring downtown Ottawa.

Many local diners also describe it as one of their favorite sushi places in Ottawa because of its consistency, generous portions, and fresh ingredients.

Overall experience was good.

Fresh sushi, good portions, friendly service, and a cozy atmosphere — a place worth coming back to if you enjoy Japanese food in Ottawa. 🍣

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“Tried New Sushi and was thoroughly impressed! The fish is incredibly fresh, and everything tasted amazing. You can really tell they care about the quality of their ingredients. Excellent experience all around—will definitely be back!“

“I’m so glad we stopped by this small ramen shop! We had the chicken and the beef ramen bowls to go. The hand pulled noodles and broth were so delicious and the staff were so kind. It was fun for the kids to watch the chef make the noodles too!“

“This place is very good and the sashimi are very fresh“

“The fish and dishes are perfect -- the salmon is rich in flavour and the texture has a nice mouth feel. The sushi pizza here is unique but fun and tasty 😋

The wait can be a bit long for food, especially for lunch or dinner rushes. Be prepared to wait for a good while if you visit around that time“

“Amazing service when Uber eats messed up. They delivered the missing food themselves👍🏼“

“My first time at MHK and it was fantastic! Delicious options for everyone, great pricing, the service was impeccable and fast, and the quality and presentation 👌🏼 I can't wait to go back again. Highly recommend and on the top of my list for overal experience in Ottawa! Thanks so much for everything! ☺“

“V cool little gem tucked in a location that feels industrial. You walk through a large kitchen to a portal made in heaven. Smallish space-could use a little more noise reduction but our food was impeccable and eye catching. Bryan was our waiter-he knows his food and was a perfect guide to an extensive gourmet dinner. All dishes were shareable. The tempura shrimp was to die for. We'll be back!“

“Awesome food ….. large menu selection … as a vegan, I was extremely satisfied with the experience and menu selections our hostess gave me….. everyone at our table loved all the fresh food and selection…. Quiet place but perfectly located in the Byward Market area…. Highly recommend“

“What a lovely experience! The waitress was exceptionally warm, genuine, and welcoming, with a beautiful smile and a great attitude. She went out of her way to help and made our visit even more enjoyable. The sushi rolls were fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Highly recommended!“

“So good. Sushi is fantastic, super fresh, with lots of variety.

I placed a really large order. If was ready exactly when I was told it would be. Everything was packaged beautifully and the ladies working there arr very kind. They clearly know what they're doing and prepare the Sushi with lots of care.

So delicious - and really generous portions. I have tons of leftover (and that's ok! 😋😁). Go here for Sushi!“

“This place is amazing!!!! As soon as I walked in they were so welcoming and made the process of figuring out what to get so simple. I got the spicy california roll and spicy meat roll and they were soooo good!!!! I highly recommend this place to anyone wanting to try quality sushi!!!“

“I had an amazing experience at rice n roll - the staff were so lovely and friendly and happy to help. The food was delicious and reasonably priced, the tofu poki bowl was so flavourful and so much was included for $23! Would recommend this to anyone looking for a delicious meal!“

“A must stop in at least for the skewers 😋 the mini squid skewer was so good I wanted to get three more orders 😆 anime stuff for sale everywhere its nice to look around while you wait. The ramen was amazing, sushi was decent but the skewers and takoyaki were the best we've eaten!“

“Excellent quality sushi. Very polite and helpful staff. Reasonable prices too.“

“My son and I love coming here, it’s both of our favourite restaurant. The sushi is phenomenal, the price is fair and the service is always wonderful. Nice quiet dining experience, definitely recommend if you enjoy sushi!“

“Great spot for quick, fresh sushi and poke bowls! The fish is high quality, and the poke bowls are flavorful with generous toppings. Service is friendly but a bit slow during peak hours. Overall, a solid choice for a quick, healthy meal. Will definitely return!“

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“Fresh and delicious sushi and rolls, clearly prepared with care every morning. The staff are warm, welcoming, and incredibly friendly. This is definitely a must-try sushi spot in Ottawa. You can really tell the owner puts both passion and heart into the restaurant. Highly recommended!“

“First time at this wee restaurant, but it won't be our last! We enjoyed the Wellington Roll, Atlantic salmon sashimi and Maguro tuna sashimi SO much that we had to order it again! Staff are friendly and efficient, and if you like cats, you'll love the cute decor 😸! While you're in the neighborhood, take the time to walk around a bit; there's a lovely silver & gemstone jeweller just a few doors down ...“

“Exceptionally fresh, high quality options. Try the Omakase experience if you can. We have enjoyed this at Michelin restaurants, and this little gem of a restaurant has a modern, welcoming take on it at a very reasonable price. Fun fact, chef won his first award at just 18 years old, creating the perfect tomago dish. It is part of the experience and along with the melt-in-your-mouth fish selections and delicious accompaniments, a special treat. Service is topnotch, friendly and observant. Well-priced and a great example of approachable, excellent Japanese cuisine.“

“Once again they knock it out of the park. Me and my friend came in for dinner and ordered the general toa with beef & veggies. It was delish. And don't get me started on the portions. The staff was super friendly and served us very well. If you're looking for a little gem of a restaurant I guarantee you won't be disappointed. I know I wasn't. Enjoy“

“Absolutely delicious. I regularly wait for them to open in the morning for break instead of ordering elsewhere“

“Nice place to go eat AYCE near downtown Ottawa. Options are good and diverse. The restaurant is clean and staffs are friendly and proactive. Tempura are made freshly as we order. Forgot to take a picture but grilled shrimp and squid are really good.“

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“Drove from Orleans to pick up an order for dinner gathering. Arrived 5 min early only to find out it would take another 30min because the kitchen’s printer didn’t print our order. They couldn’t cancel it either and I had guests waiting. Pretty disappointing to be honest, the food is great so I’m providing honest feedback here to help improve systems. Please refund my credit card as your server wasn’t able to do so at the restaurant.“

“The sushi are really good and the service is amazing! 😍“

“Absolutely fantastic, might be the best in the city, at least the best in the downtown area! Bonus that prices are also WAY better than they should be! I was hesitant because it was relatively new and outside of where most of the central pho spots are, so I wondered if they'd be less motivated because there isn't as much competition nearby but was I EVER wrong. This spot should be full all the time based on quality, wow!!“

“We are on vacation and decided to eat at the Jacksonville location. The food was delicious! Would most certainly recommend.“

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