Sushi in Cloverdale

When I was growing up in Cloverdale we had a handful of restaurants. No fast food joints, but we had a couple of take out drive in restaurants. There were no Japanese restaurants when I was growing up, but today Cloverdale has several places where one can enjoy sushi. Growing up I would have never imagined that one day Cloverdale would have 5 Japanese restaurants to choose from.

The only complaint I have about most of these places is they close around 8:30, varies from restaurant to restaurant, and depending if its the weekend, might be open till 9 or 9:30. We often work late and there's nothing worse than craving sushi after 9pm and nowhere to find it.

Here's a breakdown for any sushi lovers.

Nikko Sushi has been in Cloverdale for many years. Located at 5676 176th Street. Its a small restaurant with a few tables inside and Japanese decor. Family run business, friendly proprietors. We've enjoyed eating here over the years. Sit down dining and take out service.

Sashimi Sushi is located in the Clover Square Village, on Highway 10 and approximately 176A Street, kind of behind Dairy Queen, in that block of stores. They have tables in here but its more of a take out service. No table service. Go up to the counter and order and either take it home or sit down at a table and eat. It was OK. For the same price you can get better service and atmosphere elsewhere in town.

Nan Sushi is located almost across the street at 17618 56th Avenue. They haven't been here too long. This establishment has changed hands frequently over the years. Some might remember it as a fish and chips restaurant or Chinese food was once here too. Sorry, I haven't tried here yet and can't give any recommendations. The only time we stopped to eat here, they'd already closed for the night.

O E C Japanese Restaurant is at 5827 176th Street. They opened about 8 years ago if memory serves correctly. However I'd say at least half this time they've been closed for renovations. I don't know if they just shut down for half a year or longer and go on vacation or what they're doing. But whenever it reopens and I go back, the restaurant looks exactly the same so I'm not sure what was being renovated, if anything. The food is good and its open later than most of the other sushi places in Cloverdale, closing at 10pm. Sit down and take out service. Their walls are covered with photos of patrons. They will probably whip out a camera and ask to take your photo while you're here but you can decline if you don't want your smiling image up on their wall.

Umami Sushi has recently opened earlier this year in the Clover Crossings Mall on 64th Avenue and 176th Street. Sit down service and take out. Their food is fantastic. We've gone back many times. The love fan dinner is a great deal.

But its after 9:30 and you want sushi. And its not Cloverdale, its in Fleetwood, but Il Uk Jo is open until 11pm. This is an all you can eat Korean BBQ and sushi restaurant. They have tamani rooms and table dining. I'm assuming they also offer take out service, but we've always eaten in. They offer all you can eat for $19.99. $1 more on weekends and holidays. 90 minute limit. For the Korean BBQ you cook it yourself on a gas wok that is on the table. Or rather Kerry cooks it himself because its chicken, beef, or pork and I don't eat that. The food is OK. There is better sushi around, but for all you can eat they have to cut costs in places and that's usually the rice. If you're really hungry and craving sushi this is the place to go. They're located on the south west corner at the intersection of the Fraser Highway and 152 Street.