Supping in Vancouver: Honjin Sushi
Honjin Sushi
138 DavieStreet,
Vancouver, BC
Ph: 604-688-8808
When I first moved into my Yaletown apartment, our neighborhood Yaletown Honjin became our favorite place for take-out sushi. It is a pleasant 5 minute stroll along the sea wall and then through the park, to the restaurant. We would phone in our order, enjoy the salt sea air on the way to fetch the food, and then hurry home with the myriad aromas of freshi sushi tantalizing us. A little dash of wasabi in the soy sauce... and sea food heaven! And now when my family comes to visit, inevitably within the first day or two someone will ask "so when are we calling in the sushi order?"
It has been a while since we have had a family sushi get -together so the other evening, after an energetic Samba class when my friend suggested we go to Honjin for a bite of supper, I enthusiastically agreed.
He ordered the sushi dinner and we shared a small order of vegetable tempura. I had a small portion of local tuna sashimi (in the photo to the left) and a dynamite roll. The tuna just melted in my mouth - fantastic. The tempura was hot, fresh and crisply delicious.
On all the numerous occasions I have either dined at the restaurant or ordered their take-out sushi, the quality has been constant and excellent. I am looking forward to some great sushi evenings on my patio overlooking the tranquil waters of False Creek, when my family is here this summer. And so are they, I am certain.
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Yes, indeed!
Yes, indeed!
Honjin Sushi
A recent "first" visit to Honjin was a pleasant surprise for me. I sometimes value the decor and ambiance of a restaurant as much as the food, and I found Honjin to be a comfortable, eye-pleasing establishment. The wait staff were very attentive upon my arrival, the food delivery was prompt, and staff kept an eye on my table to make sure my drinks were topped up and my food needs were met.
For lack of better words, the items I chose from the varied menu were simply delicious - from a "just right" miso soup to fresh-tasting and succulent sashimi and sushi. I enjoyed the sushi rice - it was just the right flavour and consistency. The tempura items were hot from the fryer, and the sushi items cold from the cooler - as it should be in a quality Japanese restaurant.
My only disappointment - I'd like a much stronger wasabe - but then again, I didn't ask if one was available.
Kudos to the owners, management and staff at Honjin!