Dunbar Sushi

Reviews

• Kielle Rae D.

  star star star star star 10 September 2026

  My favourite Vancouver sushi spot- the awesome roll is very aptly named. All the rolls are fresh and tasty. Lovely, kind staff. I look forward to my visits here!

• Jasmine H.

  star star star star star_border 6 September 2026

  Intimate, friendly and mouthwatering sashimi! The most delicate and robust flavored melt in your mouth tempura. The atmosphere is kinda cheesy, but the food overrides the cheesy decor.

• Dayton T.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 1 September 2026

  This was my experience at Dunbar Sushi
  
  After leaving my house for a walk, I felt the anxiously familiar feeling of a low blood sugar passing over me (I have Type 1 Diabetes, If you are unfamiliar, this means that a low blood sugar can lead to seizures or death if untreated.)  I reached for my supplies only to realize I had left them at home. I started to panic, but was quickly calmed by the flashing light of a sushi restaurant not half a block in front of me. I walked in to see a beverage cooler housing soft drinks behind the counter. "Perfect," I thought to myself. I sighed with relief as he put the chilled can down on
  the counter.
  
  "$1.87" he said.
  
  I replied, "on card." His face turned stern.
  
  "$5 minimum."
  
  "I don't have cash..." I looked at him, worry in my eyes over the outcome of this 'saviour.'
  
  "Too bad."
  
  I proceeded to tell him my scenario. How I had type 1 diabetes, how I had no low sugar supplies on me, and how I desperately needed his help.
  
  "Can you please sell this to me?" I pleaded. He turned, put the soda back in the fridge and said "sorry."
  
  Frustrated I walked out of the restaurant, ten minutes had now passed since I entered the establishment and I still hadn't had any sugar. I looked around in haste to see if I could find any other vendors close by but all I found in my line of sight were houses, trees, and a CrossFit gym.
  I rushed back inside.
  
  "Look," I said, "I am begging you right now. I am having a medical emergency, and I am terrified of it going any further. Please. I really need your help. I don't want to seize on your floor or end up in the hospital. Please just sell me this soda."
  
  --This next part is something I will probably never forget for the rest of my life--
  
  He smirked, looked at me, and said "If you need sugar so bad, go find a pharmacy."
  
  My soul dropped dead at that moment. I kid you not.
  I didn't feel fear. I didn't feel pain or sadness. I felt nothing.
  
  I turned to leave the store in shock, unsure of what I should do next.
  
  Do I concede to this person and buy food from his business? Do I have any other choice?
  
  I felt disgusted knowing I might have to support his restaurant after what he just said to me.
  Before I could make a decision I felt a tap on my shoulder.
  
  "There's a pharmacy just 2 blocks down if you can make it." A woman said to me with concern on her face.
  
  "Thank you," I said in earnest, "so much."
  
  She gave me directions and I rushed to the pharmacy where they were sympathetic of my situation.
  
  20 minutes after entering that store is when I finally got the medical help I needed, which I remind you was just any form of sugar.
  
  I always carry my supplies with me everywhere I go, no matter what i'm doing, but this story is a good example of how easily one can make a mistake.
  
  I never thought I'd be in a situation like this if I'm being honest. More than anything I feel betrayed and disgusted.
  
  I'm lucky that there really was a pharmacy down the road.
  I'm lucky that woman was kind enough to tell me.
  The next person might not be so lucky, no matter what their illness.
  
  
  TL;DR:
  Type 1 Diabetic had a medical emergency and asked them for help.
  Wouldn't help unless I bought food from them.
  Quoted "policy"

• Brandon F.

  star star star star star_border 23 August 2026

  A fairly high quality sushi place! The decor is a bit bland and the place is empty most of the day, but the sushi is good value - portions are large for the price and yet the sushi is fresh and good quality (I had nigiri with a miso soup and both were quite filling, although the miso was nothing to write home about). Overall a good place to fill up if you are in the mood for non all-you-can-eat sushi in Kitsilano!

• Ryan S.

  star star star star star_border 23 August 2026

  Awesome little local sushi join! Great for quick food. Feel like a family member going in.