Vancouver Magazine

Tucked away along the quiet treed corridor of a retail plaza, Ajisai is worth seeking out for its deftly executed traditional fare. There’s often a lineup for one of the 40 or so seats at this pocket-sized restaurant, but the exquisitely fresh sushi and sashimi are more than wait-worthy. Pique your palate with the tartness of an ume shiso roll and follow up with the smoky sweetness of unagi battera (barbecued eel sushi comes pressed, Osaka-style). The absence of a hot kitchen forces creativity—corn flakes rather than batter add crunch to the crispy hot tuna roll.

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