Sushi Story

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=== 1. VERDICT/VALUE
The Google reviews maybe hyped up my expectations; I might only swing by again if I were in the area. The prices were not really enticing enough to get past the food quality bar: which is exceeded by other sushi places in town.

=== 2. FOOD
If Sushi Story excels at anything, it would be on providing large pieces of tempura, square-shaped :)

Katsu Dinner Box ($23.95):
It's good value for dinner: pork katsu on rice with dynamite roll, salad, four pieces of tempura, some fruit, and miso soup.

Sashimi Dinner Box ($25.95)
It's the kitchen sink: four pieces of sashimi, three pieces of nigiri, dynamite roll, four pieces of tempura, some fruit, a miso soup and an ebb sunomono. The shrimp in the sunomono were big but very odd-tasting - not sure if they went bad or what, but I would not do that again. The noodles were fine, if not really al dente.

Prawn Tempura ($13.95):
Six pieces of delights await you, lightly breaded for the most part.

=== 3. SERVICE
Perhaps all but our server were Korean; our server was an older Japanese lady who treated us really well and catered to my little guy. I would be happy to be served at the restaurant again by the lady we had.

=== 4. ENVIRONMENT
Don't let the nondescript parking lot outside fool you; it's a bit of a darker wood oasis that awaits you and it's older but pleasant. Groups may ideally be sized 6 or less, but there is plenty of space between booths/tables and wheelchairs and baby stroller would be welcomed easily. Parking is very much available in the shopping complex lot outside - with a lot of transient traffic from food delivery drivers.

The food was amazing and fresh!!! Absolutely delicious. My new fav is "monkey brains"!! Not to mention the rest. We will definitely be back!!!

I'm absolutely obsessed with Sushi Story. Always a perfect date night stop for delicious food in fast times. Waitresses are so kind and food comes out quickly!
Usually give something "on the house" like spring rolls. Great prices and great quality, always looking forward to supporting

It doesn't look like much on the outside, really needed someplace to eat during Christmas Eve. This place was open! A
Atmosphere: A very warm environment with soft music playing. Nice comfortable seating. It can seat quite a few people.
Food: The food was tasty and fresh, and the presentations were nice. I was content with what I ordered. A spicy shopper scallop roll, and a spicy tuna roll. With a sashimi appetizer. I was not a big fan of the Lobster roll my fiancée ordered. Maybe it's because I'm not a big fan of fried seafood. He was satisfied with everything that he ordered and there was a ton of food still left over.

Cons: It took forever for us to get our green tea or water, and there was only one table before us. Our sashimi appetizer was sent out after we had received our dinner rolls. Other than that, it was reasonable priced. 50 some dollars for 4 rolls and one appetizer.

Was v good. Generally v friendly staff. One guy was more Korean reserved.
We had red dragon roll, chic karaage, lobster roll, sashimi pizza.
Also got complimentary spring rolls which were unexpectedly delicious. The chic karaage had v thin batter & so unlike what I've had b4. Very very good.
The other 2 rolls' ingredients were v fresh so much appreciated that way but, I wonder if they would benefit from a little marinade to bring out the flavour a bit more?
Anyway overall, a lovely resto to go try.

We were craving sushi on a Sunday evening when many sushi establishments are closed during the winter months.

Ah ha! To the rescue we found Sushi Story. Easy to read online menu and order placement.

We wanted to pick up exactly at 7pm and voila it was packed and ready as requested.

We ordered 2x Alaska rolls and the Kobe Platter.

What a great deal. Would definitely order the Kobe platter again. Very generous and fresh. The salmon balls were a delight.

Will be making this our regular sushi go-to

Good and will continue to frequent. Not the best sushi place I have been to regarding their sushi rice and dynamite rolls, but pricing is mostly ok.
The mango avo rolls got slimy pretty quick.
My mom likes the egg rolls and I suggest the crazy girl roll a deep fried california roll that has jalapeno cream cheese.

In Victoria visiting family and needed a sushi fix. We found Sushi Story via Yelp and stopped by for an early lunch. It is located across the street from a small plaza in Esquimalt (a short drive from downtown Victoria) with plenty of free parking. There was plenty of seating available and the staff were quite pleasant and attentive. I ordered the dynamite combo. I did like the presentation of the rolls on the boat (see photo). The food was okay but was not a fan of putting a sweetened bbq sauce on the dynamite roll as it overpowered the rest of the flavours.

The prices are very reasonable and it was a positive food experience but we have no plans to return.

Came in for some sushi when they opened at 4pm and was immediately met with incredible friendly staff. Our server was quick to ask us if we wanted anything to drink, and promptly brought us water. We ordered two miso soups and 2 rice and steak sauce and our server brought out 3 spring rolls ON THE HOUSE!! They were so tasty, along with all the other food we got. Prices are very fair and the food was incredible with a great presentation. I will DEFINITELY be coming back and telling my family and friends!! Thank you Sushi Story !!!

Get takeaway all the time, good value for the island and the rolls are huge. Tuna avocado roll is my go to. The staff is SUPER friendly! Only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because it's not a really fancy spot.