Okoman Restaurant - Surrey

Average sushi, very poor service. This place has a Japanese/Korean vibe. But we were very disappointed with the service.

Okoman Sushi is one of the many Korean/Japanese restaurants located along the North Road corridor between Burnaby and Coquitlam and is located in the same complex as Pho Japolo and Thai Chef Casual Thai Cuisine just on the lower leveL. The interior of this restaurant is... a bit dim in stains due to the layout. From the decorations it looks like a typical Japanese restaurant complete with sushi bar and various Japanese themes that decorate the walls, including a large wooden boat over the front door). A look at the menu and you see that they serve both Japanese and Korean dishes here. During my first visit I ordered the Assorted Sashimi $18.95 for 16 pieces), the 3 pieces of seared tuna, 3 pieces of Sockeye salmon, 3 pieces of Tako Oktopus included), 3 pieces of salmon, 3 pieces of tuna, 3 pieces of Tai red Snapper. Most of the Sashimi here was on site and had quite a generous size. The only thing I wasn't excited about was the tako, who turned out to be a bit too cheesy, perhaps to expect). It was good enough that I wanted to rethink and try some other items. This time I made sure to choose and choose what I wanted with the nigiri. I ordered Hamachi $2.95), Ikura $2.95), Unagi $2.45), Sockeye Salmon $2.45), Toro $1.95), Chopped Scallop with Masago $1.75, Saba $1.75. Here too, most of the pieces were good... especially the delicate Unagi and the Toro. I found that the Saba mackerel) fell off the rice, although and there was a bit too much rice with the ikura and chopped scalopp for my pleasure. On a return journey at the beginning of December, I ordered her Hotate Battera $10.50), a squeezed sushi dish, where the rice is shaped into perfectly rectangular pieces and is stabbed with scalop, seasoned Mayo sauce and tobiko before it is slightly torn. There are no huge pieces of scallop here, so the scallop-to-rice ratio is a little for my person, but I enjoy the cream and the light kick from the spicy Mayo. Next was the grilled salmon $8.95), wrapped with spicy tuna with salmon and then baked and served with sauce. There is no rice on the inside, so this is a pretty fleshy product. Overall I enjoy it, but it is not as creamy as some similar items I had in other sushi restaurants. the spoon at Victoria Sushi and the Sushi Bomb at Hyack). At a later visit in December I wanted to order her real crab battery, but was disappointed that they were from real crabs. Instead, I decided for her Negitoro Battera $10.50) made with tuna belly and green onions. I really enjoyed the texture of fenced tuna belly and as it melted in my mouth. I'm a bit mixed as the Yakitori $5.95) turned out. On the one hand, the meaty spits of chicken legs and green onions were quite generous and coated in a sweet tar sauce. On the other hand, I wish the chicken had more of it. Who doesn't love good Chirashi Don? With a price tag of $15.95, you will get all the benefits of an assortment of Sashimi pieces plus the additional bonus of rice seasoned with furikake and sesame seeds. The ones they serve at Okoman Sushi are practically covered with fresh sashimi. Although it is difficult to get to the rice below without eating some of the sashimi first. There was a good selection of different sashimi including: 3pc Atlantic salmon, 3pc Snapper I think), 3pc wild salmon, 2pc hokkigai, 3pc toro, 3pc tuna, 3pc tuna tataki, tamago, and ebi. You really can't beat the price and the fish especially the toro and salmon) were really good. I suppose one day I have to return for a visit to try their Korean articles.

Food was okay, service was okay, price was okay. I found the rice packed too tight in the sushi rolls. Probably not go back, many nearby competitors try.

Decided to check this place and were not disappointed. Tried the chicken teriyaki, crazy boy roll and a veggie role and everything was wonderful. Servers are very friendly, but could come check-in on us more often, overall the experience was great and we... will try again for some more sushi!

This is one of those places where you do not get value for your money and the food is hit and miss. We've been a couple of times and sometimes the food is amazing and other times it's mediocre. I always feel a little grimy...after eating here as they don't do a whole heck of a lot to clean the floors and such even if the tables are clear. Makes you wonder what the kitchen is like. Not returning to this one anytime soon.