J:unique Kitchen - Ottawa

A heads-up: J:Unique is quite small and doesn’t accept reservations, so plan to arrive early or take your chances if you decide to visit on a busy weekend night. As for vegetarian options, there are several appetizer rolls available that cater to meat-free diners. I particularly recommend the mango special roll! Regarding accessibility, the restaurant has a nice outdoor patio for pleasant weather, but unfortunately, the interior is not wheelchair accessible due to stairs leading up to the entrance without a ramp.

After hearing countless friends praise this restaurant, I finally had the opportunity to visit, and I'm so glad I did. In fact, I've already been back three times in the past two weeks because I’m officially hooked! The sushi is incredible, and the warm, friendly service elevates the entire experience. I will definitely be returning frequently. If you haven't had the chance to try it yet and you love sushi, you absolutely must! Every item on the menu is delicious, but my top picks are the Yummy Yummy and the Big Boss. You truly can’t go wrong with any of their dishes!

I tried several of the special maki rolls, and they had flavors I never would have thought to combine. However, they aren't the traditional rolls you usually find at sushi restaurants. I'm somewhat ambivalent about them; the sauce was very rich and overwhelming, which left me feeling uneasy for an entire day. It got to the point where I don't even want to visit a sushi restaurant for a while. While it was definitely an interesting experience, it just didn't align with my personal taste.

The sushi at this restaurant is amazing! It's full of flavor and the portion sizes are generous, loaded with toppings. We sampled the sockeye salmon Oshi, the Big Boss special roll, and the tempura yam maki. The staff was both efficient and friendly. I'm already looking forward to returning to try more dishes from the menu!

The service was quick and excellent, with attentive staff. The food quality is high, and the portions are generous. They provide complimentary toasted rice tea, which is a lovely touch. It's a fantastic alternative to a Japanese buffet. I ordered the takoyaki, Big Boss, assorted tempura, and fire crab.