Itadakimasu! Eight Must-Try Sushi Restaurants Offering Takeout
In case you needed another reason to indulge in a platter of umami-accomplished sushi (and we’re sure you don’t), we’ve got you covered. International Sushi Day is celebrated annually on June 18. The day commemorates the delicious Japanese dish, made with cooked rice wrapped with nori (seaweed) and filled with an infinite assortment of ingredients from seafood, meat and vegetables to mango, avocado and cream cheese, all paired with soy sauce and the ever-pungent and peppery Wasabi. The bite-sized snack is actually quite healthy and has found innumerable fans across the world.
Right here in Canada, we have some of the best sushi and chef’s taking their own spin on the Asian classic. Celebrate the day with us by grabbing your favourite sushi from any of these winning spots!
Not only does Oroshi use premium sustainably sourced fish, they go a step further to age their seafood for 3-7 days, the process of dry-age allows for the texture of fish become firmer and the flavours more rich. This isn’t the traditional way of making sushi, but it is the Orishi way and they are well known for their unique methods!
Address: 962 College Street, Unit B, Toronto M6H1A5
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Prepared by their purely Japanese team – the passion for traditional cuisine can be found in Ekidon’s balanced dishes, which are prepared according to their customs, meaning you can enjoy more of the typical Japanese flavors! Ekidon is a great place for takeaway sushi as well as an assortment of Japanese sweets, snacks, and drinks.
Address: 951 Avenue Cartier, Québec, Québec G1R 2R8
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Address: 375 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5C6
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Saint Sushi has quickly become one of the sushi references in Montreal as much for its flavors as the festive hip-hop atmosphere that reigns in its premises. It’s all about love and good energy. Indulge yourself with our colorful and delicious sushi named after popular icons such as Michael Jackson, Beatles, Madonna and even Bob Marley!
Address: 424 Avenue Duluth E Montreal, QC H2L 1A3
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Sushi Nami Royale is the home of Fusion Specials. Its All Bento Box specials are served with salad, rice, miso soup and one of four Maki options such as Japanese Dumplings, assorted Tempura and Spring Rolls. Additionally, their sushi pizza is lightly breaded & deep fried sushi rice with a topping baked with creamy cheese sauce. Scrumptious!
Address: 1458 Queen Street, Halifax, NS B3J 2H7
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