Chef-owner Ken Yim's Waterloo sushi house pairs fish-first sashimi, weekday lunch value, and a 120-seat Phillip Square room near the university.

Korean-leaning poke bowls, udon, and campus-friendly takeout on University Avenue.

Watami Sushi is a compact Uptown Waterloo Japanese room built around torched pressed sushi, special rolls, sashimi, lunch bentos, sake, and group-friendly party trays.