Life in the Lower Mainland (BC, Canada)

Been a long time since I went to Kishimoto on Commercial, long enough to have forgotten what I had there. There's still a perpetual lineup so try to get there shortly before opening if possible. Sauteed Mushrooms (daily special; $11) hon-shimeji, king oyster, maitake, shiitake, and crimini sauteed in tamari butter First bites strangely delicious. When it was down to the tiny bits, butteriness was of course faint. Maybe try to eat this in large bites using a spoon instead of having to finish with boring small bits on the plate. Mamenoki Roll ($10.95) edamame, carrot, asparagus, cornflakes, wrapped in avocado I was intrigued by this because of the cornflakes, which I'd hoped would give a good crunch. Sadly, it barely registered. Overall quite bland tasting. for once I used some soy on a sushi roll. Salmon Oshisushi ($13.95) wild salmon, jalapeno, creamy sauce, cracked black pepper, torch seared Watch out for that jalapeno slice on top because it pac...

Got there 15 minutes before opening... and where's the lineup? Looks like Tuesday nights might be a good day to go to avoid waiting, especially now when the weather's cold out. Salmon Oshisushi ($13.95) Tasty, but didn't feel that special compared to other aburi sushi I've had. Despite the chili on top, not spicy. Spicy Tuna Oshisushi ($13.95) Sweet, tasty tuna on top (but not "spicy") + crunchy fun rice = winner! Decoration on the sushi plate of a windmill-flower with edamame bean is edible but bland. Water in the "vase" is possibly watered down gatorade. Doesn't stick to the shredded turnip, though. Still, eat this so it won't get tossed as waste. Seasonal Tempura ($12.95) chestnuts with a hint of truffle salt, persimmon wrapped in Jambon de Ardennes prosciutto with tendashi Persimmon was interesting, but the best part of this appy was the chestnut -- thin crunchy skin slightly salty (hey, where's my truffle?) juxtap...