4 Best Sushi Restaurants In Kelowna
Who’s ready for Sushi! Welcome to our list of the 4 Best Sushi Restaurants In Kelowna. We all have that friend in our circle who says “I don’t eat sushi.” Not to worry! At the 4 best Sushi restaurants in Kelowna we’ll introduce in today’s article, your picky friend will have a plethora of other exciting options from which to choose.
It might also be worth letting your friend know that sushi does not translate to “raw seafood”. In fact, there is so much more to the world of Sushi, with vegetarian, vegan, and fully cooked varieties abounding. Whether you are a novice or a veteran of this Japanese delight, if you are on the prowl for Kelowna’s best sushi, we guarantee you’ll pick up what we’re putting down…don’t let the chopsticks intimidate you! Without further delay, here are our picks for the 4 best Sushi restaurants in Kelowna.
Komo Sushi
First up on our list of the 4 best Sushi restaurants in Kelowna is Komo Sushi. Located inside of the Capri Center, Komo Sushi is one of those spots that you might miss if you don’t know it’s there. How heartbreaking that would be, because the sushi here is spot on!
Diners can keep it simple with expertly cut Sashimi, or branch out with one of their creative specialty rolls. Staples like dynamite and rainbow rolls are sure to please, while those seeking something different should opt for their Bulgogi Kimbap, essentially bibimbap in Sushi form. Think barbecued beef, cucumber, pickled radish, all wrapped up into a beautiful expertly crafted roll.
Entirely unique to Kelowna, their Ogopogo Roll features deep fried BBQ eel, spicy tuna, cucumber and avocado. Extra hungry? We recommend kicking things off with their phenomenal gyoza. Whatever mood you’re in for, we’re sure that Komo Sushi will satisfy your Sushi craving.
Sushi Sai
Coming in second spot on our list of the 4 best Sushi restaurants in Kelowna is Sushi Sai. Whether you’re looking for a quick and satisfying midday bite or looking to fix that late night craving, Sushi Sai has you covered. Conveniently located right in the heart of downtown Kelowna, Sushi Sai is open daily from noon til 11:00pm.
Not often found on Sushi menus, their potato croquettes make for a wonderfully delicious salty snack. Other non-Sushi options include their hearty udon, ramen and teriyaki bowls. Keep things awesome with their Awesome Roll, filled with prawn, cucumber, avocado, tuna, salmon, crab meat and yam flakes.
Their Tarantula Roll is a striking dish, composed of soft shell crab, cumber, avocado, cream cheese, spicy mayo, all wrapped in black sushi rice. The next time sushi calls your name, try Sushi Sai and we’re sure you’ll agree it earns its spot on our list of the 4 best Sushi Restaurants in Kelowna.
Sushi Hayashi
With more than 20 years of experience working in Tokyo, you can trust that Chef Jay knows a thing or two about authentic Japanese cuisine. Having graduated from the most renowned Japanese culinary college in Tokyo, Japan, Chef Jay executes high quality dishes at reasonable prices.
Located in the Pandosy area, this Izakaya style casual dining spot offers a vast menu of all of the classics — Sushi, Maki, Nigiri, Sashimi, plus a variety of teriyaki and noodle dishes as well. That friend in your group who “doesn’t eat sushi” will love their chicken katsu dish, aka deep fried breaded chicken, perfectly fried to a beautiful crispy golden brown. Offering a great assortment of quick and convenient bento boxes for lunch hour, Sushi Hayashi is a great option anytime of day.
OK Sushi
If Google reviews could speak a thousand words, they would say that Kelowna loves OK Sushi! Located a stone’s throw from Boyce-Gyro Beach Park, OK Sushi has established itself as one of the premier Sushi establishments in Kelowna, and for good reason.
Doling out all of the fan favourites from maki to Nigiri, Sashimi to specialty rolls, and everything in between, even your picky friend will be rushing to leave a rave review. Serving up much more than Sushi, diners can enjoy a wide variety of Yakisoba, Ramen, Udon, Teriyaki plates, and Donburi bowls.
What really sets OK Sushi apart, though, is their crispy rice rolls. Few other sushi joints in Kelowna offer up this incredible invention, and we can’t help but wonder why. Their Spicy Crispy Rice Roll, for instance, comes with spicy tuna, jalapeño, spicy mayo, and deep fried crispy rice. We’ll take two! A nod to their location along Lakeshore Blvd, their Lakeshore Roll is sure to please with deep fried salmon, cream cheese, avocado, crab meat, all topped with smoked salmon.
It’s the sort of place where closing your eyes and pointing to anything on the menu will do the trick. OK Sushi lands proudly on our list of the top 4 best sushi joints in Kelowna, with no signs of going anywhere soon!
It has long been known that our coastal friends in Vancouver take top spot for the most outstanding sushi in the province, spoiled for choice at every corner. However, embracing the old adage, “quantity over quality”, Kelowna is actually bursting with fantastic sushi options.
Just like a carefully made specialty roll, Kelowna may be small and mighty, but we pack a serious punch. The next time you’re looking for a fabulous sushi experience, roll into one of these incredible local joints for a culinary experience you won’t regret — and bring your picky friend!
We hope you enjoyed our list of the 4 best Sushi Restaurants in Kelowna. If you’re looking for more information on the culinary gems the Kelowna restaurant scene offers, we encourage you to check out our other articles including 5 amazing Italian Restaurants In Kelowna.
If you’re in the city for a couple of days and looking for activities, a great way to compliment your day would be to take in one of the Kelowna Wine Tours available which also include pick up and drop off from your accommodation.
