By Sherman Chan,
Special to The Post
We liked the Chicken Karaage as the batter was crispy and thin while the dark leg meat was well-seasoned and succulent. We also got the Spicy Prawns with tempura veggies with spicy sauce and wasabi mayo. I liked the prawns were meaty sporting a crispy tempura batter. The sauce was spicy and sweet while the mayo added a cooling effect (but the wasabi was barely there).
We had the expertly prepared Yam Fries.They were the right thickness, not greasy and crispy. A dip, a drizzle or sauce could elevate the dish. I was excited to try their version of Ahi Poke. The large slices of ahi tuna was more akin to carpaccio or sashimi than poke. It tasted more like a salad than a poke.
We got the Wild Sockeye Salmon Sashimi and the Albacore Tuna Sashimi. These looked and smelled fresh. The salmon was buttery and mildly sweet. We also had the Salmon Carpaccio with yuzu, miso and citrus dressing. I would've liked more impact, otherwise I could just have salmon sashimi.
We also got the Teriyaki Chicken Don with a large pan-fried chicken breast, veggies and a conservative amount of sauce. The chicken breast meat was dry and bland.There wasn't enough teriyaki sauce. Lastly, we got the Shogun Roll which was a dynamite roll with thick slices of albacore tuna on the outside topped with tobiko and tempura bits.The sushi rice had enough sugar and rice wine vinegar. The place does have some decent eats, but the prices are high.I'd be happier with dining closer in Burnaby.
Sherman Chan is the #1 ranked food blogger on the Vancouver portal of Urbanspoon.com. Read more of his reviews at www.shermansfoodadventures.com.
OSAMU SUSHI
2764 Barnet Highway, Coquitlam, BC
The Good:
• Fairly decent eats
• Attentive service
• Items seem carefully prepared
The Bad:
• Pricey
• Specials are not really specials, more like reduced portions
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