Best Sushi in Ottawa

This sushi shortlist covers different order formats, from a booked omakase experience to takeout platters and all-you-can-eat. For a closer comparison of lunch sushi, chef-selected orders and izakaya plates, see our Japanese food guide.

Shinka, TOMO and Nagi menu details below were checked on October 23, 2026. Their CAD prices identify the specific website or booking channel and portion; they are not equal-size comparisons or final totals including taxes, additions, fees and tips.

1. J:unique Kitchen — The Creative One

J:unique Kitchen on Cooper Street brings Vancouver-style sushi to Ottawa. The rolls are inventive, the fish is fresh, and the presentation is a step above. It's dinner only and closed Mondays, which adds to the feel of a place that takes its time.

What to order: The chef's special rolls. Ask what's fresh. The nigiri is clean and well-cut.

Good to know: Dinner only. Tue-Thu 5pm, Fri-Sun 4:30pm. Reservations recommended.

Price: $$$

2. Shinka Sushi Bar — The Hidden Gem

Shinka lists 2900 Sheffield Road, Unit 3 as its current address. Its official site links both reservations and direct takeout ordering.

What to order: With Takeout at 2900 Sheffield Road selected, the direct menu lists a 33pc Combo for $100 and Omakase 150 for $150. The latter is a chef-selected platter for two people; 150 names its monetary value, not the piece count. It is a different format from a per-person tasting-menu booking.

Good to know: The operator's contact page and linked OpenTable listing show different hours. Confirm the date's dine-in hours through the reservation link or by phone instead of relying on a fixed weekday schedule.

Sources: operator contact, reservation link, direct takeout menu.

3. TOMO — The Omakase Experience

TOMO at 109 Clarence Street offers HIKARU by TOMO, a separately booked 16-course omakase. The current operator description says Executive Chef Daniel Ken Miyamoto leads the culinary direction alongside Chef Hikaru Yokoyama. The listed composition includes sashimi, ten nigiri, a hand roll, an A5 Japanese Wagyu skewer, soup and dessert.

What to order: The official-linked experience page displayed $135 per person. Its sixteen courses are not sixteen sushi pieces. For à la carte, the regular website menu separately lists six-piece Chef's Choice Nigiri at $48 and twelve-piece Chef's Choice Sashimi at $60.

Good to know: Use the specific HIKARU booking link and check its selected date, terms and final total. The restaurant-maintained booking profile separates dinner Tuesday–Sunday, 5–11pm, from the Friday/Saturday bar, 11pm–2am; late bar hours do not guarantee dinner or omakase service until 2am.

Sources: official HIKARU description and booking link, regular menu, restaurant-maintained hours.

4. Nagi Sushi — The Traditional One

Nagi Sushi is at 2208 St Joseph Boulevard in Orléans. A chef interview describes owner Moriyuki Hiroha's earlier work at C'est Japon à Suisha. Its current website separates lunch, dinner and takeout menus.

What to order: The published lunch Nagi Six is $45 for six nigiri, one maki roll and one miso soup. Dinner Nagi Five is also $45, but has five nigiri, one maki and one miso soup. Dinner Nagi Eight is $65, with eight nigiri, one maki and one miso soup. These fixed platters do not establish a separate omakase course.

Good to know: Regular hours are Tuesday–Saturday, 11:30am–2pm and 5–9pm, with last seating at 1:15pm and 8:15pm. Reservations are recommended rather than mandatory. Check the homepage for temporary notices before planning a visit.

Sources: lunch menu, dinner menu, reservation policy, notices, chef interview.

5. Sushi Kan — The All-You-Can-Eat

Sushi Kan is the go-to when you want quantity and quality in the same meal. The AYCE menu covers sushi, rolls, sashimi, and cooked dishes. Multiple locations across Ottawa. Dinner AYCE opens up the full menu with more premium options.

What to order: AYCE dinner for the full menu. Try multiple specialty rolls. Don't sleep on the cooked dishes.

Good to know: Baseline Road location. Reservations recommended for dinner weekends.

Price: $$

The Quick Comparison

Tips

• TOMO: book the HIKARU experience separately; Friday/Saturday late bar hours are different from dinner service.
• Shinka: use the 2900 Sheffield Road address and confirm the date's dine-in hours through its official reservation channel.
• Nagi Sushi: the lunch Six and dinner Five both cost $45 but have different nigiri counts.
• Sushi Kan AYCE dinner is the better deal over lunch — bigger menu, more options
• J:unique is dinner only. Plan accordingly