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Sapporo Sushi Ottawa

Name: Sapporo Sushi Ottawa
Address: 1671 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON, K2A 1C4, CA
Telephone: (613) 729-6018
Price range: value

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Sapporo Sushi Ottawa is one of the best japanese restaurants in Ottawa for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Ottawa.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Sapporo Sushi Ottawa on Carling Avenue carries a family legacy that traces back to North Toronto in 1995, when Young Ham built a quiet reputation for precise, unfussy Japanese cooking over thirteen-plus years. The Ottawa location has been operating under the Ham brothers, and by most accounts they've chosen restraint over reinvention — which is the right call. At price level one, this is the kind of room where the budget goes into the cooking rather than the lighting or the brand. The clientele is reportedly local and repeat, which is the most credible endorsement a neighborhood Japanese spot can accumulate. The Love Platter appears to be the clearest statement of what Sapporo is built around: a broad spread of sushi, rolls, and sashimi anchored by fish katsu, shrimp and vegetable tempura, and a maki selection — diners consistently point to it as the move for two people who want range without ordering à la carte. The Dynamite Roll — shrimp tempura, cucumber, avocado, flying fish roe — is the accessible anchor of the menu, known for clean construction that doesn't crowd the rice. The Double Dynamite adds ingredient density for those who want more weight per bite. Neither dish is designed to surprise; both are designed to be done correctly, which is a different and arguably more demanding standard in a price category where shortcuts are common. The room reportedly uses table blockers between seats, creating separation without isolation — a practical choice for a spot that draws both solo diners and small groups. The Love Platter is the recommended starting point for anyone coming with company; the Dynamite Roll is the logical anchor for solo or à la carte orders. Come earlier in the week if you want a quieter table, and call ahead — a room this focused on value and neighborhood loyalty fills faster than its profile would suggest.

Marcus Chen, Senior Restaurant Critic

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Date Night and dinner

Price and pace

Good value

Neighborhood

Ottawa | 1671 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K2A 1C4, Canada

Price

Good value

Taste Score

7.8/10

Phone

(613) 729-6018

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Signature dishes at Sapporo Sushi Ottawa

Love Platter

Dynamite Roll

Double Dynamite

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What makes Sapporo Sushi Ottawa worth the move

Sapporo Sushi Ottawa looks like a good night-out option in Ottawa because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. If Unable to provide signature dishes is your kind of order, that is a good sign. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 1,226 Google reviews.

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9.0 from 1,226 Google reviews

Best for

Date Night and dinner

Style

Japanese in Ottawa

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Good value

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Date Night Cheap Eats Sushi dinner takeout clean fresh

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Google rating: 9.0 from 1,226 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: Unable to provide signature dishes

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Editorial review by Marcus Chen

Govinda's has been operating in Ottawa, which means it predates the city's entire modern plant-based dining scene by several decades.

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Address: 1671 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K2A 1C4, Canada
Phone: (613) 729-6018
Price: value
TastyPals score: 7.8/10
Google rating: 9.0 (1,226 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Neighborhood: Ottawa

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What cuisine does Sapporo Sushi Ottawa serve?

Sapporo Sushi Ottawa is a Japanese restaurant located in Ottawa, Ottawa. Sapporo Sushi Ottawa on Carling Avenue carries a family legacy that traces back to North Toronto in 1995, when Young Ham built a quiet reputation for precise, unfussy Japanese cooking over thirteen-plus years.

What is Sapporo Sushi Ottawa best for?

Sapporo Sushi Ottawa is best for date night, cheap eats, sushi, dinner, takeout, clean, fresh. Sapporo Sushi Ottawa looks like a good night-out option in Ottawa because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. If Unable to provide signature dishes is your kind of order, that is a good sign. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 1,226 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Sapporo Sushi Ottawa?

Sapporo Sushi Ottawa is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.0 from 1,226 reviews

What should I order at Sapporo Sushi Ottawa?

Start with Love Platter, Dynamite Roll and Double Dynamite. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Sapporo Sushi Ottawa worth visiting?

Sapporo Sushi Ottawa holds a 9.0 Google rating from 1,226 reviews. Sapporo Sushi Ottawa looks like a good night-out option in Ottawa because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. If Unable to provide signature dishes is your kind of order, that is a good sign. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 1,226 Google reviews.

Where is Sapporo Sushi Ottawa located?

Sapporo Sushi Ottawa is located at 1671 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K2A 1C4, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Is Sapporo Sushi Ottawa good for a date night?

Yes — Sapporo Sushi Ottawa is tagged for date night dining. Sapporo Sushi Ottawa looks like a good night-out option in Ottawa because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. If Unable to provide signature dishes is your kind of order, that is a good sign. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 1,226 Google reviews.

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