🍣 Sushi Kotan in Salmon Arm is a local favorite for fresh Japanese cuisine, offering signature rolls, sashimi, udon, and party trays in a cozy downtown setting. Located on Alexander Street, this popular spot is praised for its generous portions, authentic flavors, and friendly service—perfect for dine-in, take-out, or sharing with friends and family.
Sushi Kotan menu in Salmon Arm:
Edamame
Lightly salted soy beans, a simple and healthy starter.
Horenso Goma-ae
Steamed spinach tossed with nutty sesame sauce.
Agedashi Tofu
Crispy deep-fried tofu served in a warm tempura sauce.
Gyoza
Grilled pork dumplings with savory seasoning.
Miso Soup
Classic Japanese miso broth with tofu and seaweed.
Mushroom Miso Soup
Rich miso soup blended with earthy mushrooms.
Small Green Salad
Fresh greens topped with a light house dressing.
Sunomono Salad
Refreshing noodles with cucumber and your choice of shrimp or octopus in a sweet vinegar dressing.
Seaweed Salad
Seaweed tossed in a tangy house-made soy dressing.
Inari
Sweet tofu pouch filled with sushi rice.
Tamago
Sweet, fluffy Japanese omelet.
Maguro
Fresh raw tuna.
Sake
Raw wild salmon with rich flavor.
Ebi
Steamed prawn with a tender bite.
Tai
Red snapper with a mild, delicate taste.
Smoked Salmon
Smoky, flavorful salmon slice.
Tako
Octopus with a firm texture and clean taste.
Tobiko
Flying fish roe with a pop of flavor.
Ama Ebi
Sweet raw prawn.
Hotate
Raw scallop with a buttery finish.
Toro
Tuna belly, rich and marbled.
Special Scallop
Chopped scallop with mayo and fish roe.
Unagi
BBQ eel with a sweet soy glaze.
Veggie Roll
Cucumber, avocado, lettuce, peppers, sesame.
House Special Roll
Salmon, tuna, prawn, fish roe, avocado, sesame.
Avocado Roll
Fresh avocado with sushi rice and seaweed.
Kappa Roll
Crisp cucumber with sesame.
Salmon Roll
Raw wild salmon.
Tuna Roll
Raw tuna with clean flavor.
Love & Peace Roll
Cucumber, avocado, and hemp seeds.
Yam Roll
Yam tempura drizzled with sweet sauce.
Negitoro Roll
Fatty tuna belly and green onion.
California Roll
Crab cake and avocado.
BC Roll
Salmon skin with cucumber and sweet sauce.
Spicy Roll (Tuna or Salmon)
Raw tuna or salmon with spicy sauce and avocado.
Sweet Dream Roll
Yam tempura with cream cheese and sweet sauce.
Dynamite Roll
Crispy prawn tempura with cucumber and avocado.
Spicy Crispy Roll (Tuna or Salmon)
Tuna or salmon with spicy mayo, avocado, and tempura flakes.
Alaska Roll
Smoked salmon, crab cake, and avocado.
Philadelphia Roll
Smoked salmon with cream cheese and avocado.
Caterpillar Roll
Prawn tempura topped with avocado.
Rainbow Roll
Salmon, snapper, tuna, prawn, crab cake, and avocado.
Unagi Roll
BBQ eel with cucumber and sweet sauce.
Wild Tiger Roll
Salmon, avocado, and crab cake.
Spider Roll
Deep-fried soft shell crab with avocado and cucumber.
Wild Albacore Tuna
Thick slices of premium albacore tuna.
Wild Sockeye Salmon
Fresh sockeye salmon sashimi.
Octopus
Tender octopus slices.
Assorted Sashimi
Chef’s selection of salmon, tuna, prawn, scallop, and octopus.
Rice
Steamed sushi rice.
Wasabi
Freshly grated Japanese horseradish.
Sushi Ginger
Pickled ginger slices.
Spicy Sauce / Spicy Mayo Sauce
Adds a zesty kick to your sushi.
Takeout Soy Sauce
Convenient packs for takeout orders.
(with miso soup & salad)
Veggie Sushi Combo
Veggie roll (2pc), yam roll (6pc), avocado roll (6pc), and Inari (1pc).
Roll Sushi Combo
House special roll (2pc), California roll (6pc), and Dynamite roll (6pc).
Nigiri Sushi Combo
Nigiri (6pc) with a California roll (6pc).
Assorted Sushi & Sashimi Combo
A chef’s selection of nigiri (5pc), California roll (6pc), and sashimi (5pc).
(with miso soup, 11:30am – 2:30pm)
Special Veggie Sushi Plate
Veggie roll (2pc), yam roll (6pc), and Inari (1pc).
Special Roll Sushi Plate
California roll (6pc), salmon roll (3pc), tuna roll (3pc).
Sashimi Combo
Salmon (3pc), tuna (3pc), raw prawn (1pc), steamed prawn (1pc), octopus (1pc), scallop (1pc), plus rice and salad.
(Dinner for Two, 4:30pm – 6:15pm)
Shuswap Lake Love Boat
A generous platter with nigiri (8pc), assorted rolls (16pc), sashimi (10pc), miso soup (2), and salad (2).
Veggie Tempura (7pc)
Lightly battered and fried seasonal vegetables.
Prawn Tempura (5pc)
Juicy prawns fried to a golden crisp.
Assorted Tempura
A mix of prawn (2pc) and vegetables (5pc).
Chicken Udon
Udon noodles in broth with chicken, green onion, and seaweed.
Beef Udon
Udon noodles in savory beef broth with sliced beef.
Tofu Udon
Deep-fried tofu (4pc) and shiitake mushrooms in rich udon broth.
Tempura Udon
Udon topped with prawn tempura (2pc) and yam tempura (2pc).
(with miso soup)
Teriyaki Chicken
Rice or noodles topped with grilled teriyaki chicken and vegetables.
Ginger Beef
Rice or noodles topped with ginger beef and vegetables.
Veggie Ten Don
Rice topped with vegetable tempura and sweet sauce.
Ten Don
Rice topped with prawn tempura (3pc) and vegetable tempura (4pc) drizzled with sweet sauce.
Chirashi
Sushi rice topped with 10 pieces of assorted sashimi, served with a small salad.
(with miso soup & rice)
Teriyaki Chicken Dinner
Teriyaki chicken served with Sunomono salad, gyoza (3pc), and California roll (3pc).
Ginger Beef Dinner
Savory ginger beef served with Sunomono salad, gyoza (3pc), and California roll (3pc).
Veggie Tempura Dinner
Crispy vegetable tempura served with Sunomono salad, edamame, and veggie roll (3pc).
(advance notice recommended)
Niseko (35 pcs)
Includes California roll (16pc), Dynamite roll (8pc), Philadelphia roll (8pc), and House Special roll (3pc).
Otaru (48 pcs)
A larger selection with California roll (16pc), Dynamite roll (8pc), Philadelphia roll (8pc), Spicy Salmon roll (8pc), and Spicy Tuna roll (8pc).
Sapporo (64 pcs)
Generous platter with California roll (16pc), Dynamite roll (16pc), Alaska roll (8pc), Philadelphia roll (8pc), Spicy Salmon roll (8pc), and Spicy Tuna roll (8pc).
House Special Roll – A signature roll packed with salmon, tuna, prawn, fish roe, avocado, and sesame for a fresh and indulgent bite.
Sashimi Combo – A chef-selected variety of salmon, tuna, prawn, scallop, and octopus, served with rice and salad.
Dynamite Roll – A Salmon Arm staple with prawn tempura, avocado, and sweet sauce, loved for its crispy texture.
Rainbow Roll – A colorful roll layered with assorted sashimi, avocado, and crab for a balanced and fresh flavor.
Tempura Udon – Classic Japanese noodle soup topped with crispy prawn and yam tempura.
Unagi Roll – BBQ eel with cucumber and sweet sauce, a favorite for its smoky-sweet flavor.
Shuswap Lake Love Boat (Dinner for Two) – A large sharing platter with sushi, sashimi, rolls, miso soup, and salad, perfect for groups.
Authentic Japanese Flavors – Known for traditional recipes with a modern touch, using fresh seafood and house-prepared sauces.
Cozy Atmosphere – A casual, welcoming space suitable for both quick lunches and relaxed evening dinners.
Great for Sharing – Wide range of rolls, combos, and party trays designed for groups, families, or date nights.
Consistent Quality – Guests often comment on the freshness of the fish and generous portions.
Street Parking – Metered parking available along Alexander Street and nearby side streets.
Lots Nearby – Public parking lots are within a short walking distance.
Transit Access – Easily reached by Shuswap Regional Transit buses, with stops just a block away.
Accessibility – Ground-level entrance, making it accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.
Located in downtown Salmon Arm, right on Alexander Street NE.
A short walk from the Salmon Arm Wharf and Marine Peace Park, popular for pre- or post-dinner strolls.
Surrounded by boutique shops, cafés, and other local dining spots.
Near the Salmon Arm Arts Centre, making it convenient for dinner before or after community events.
Dine-In – Full menu available in a cozy sit-down setting.
Take-Out – Popular for lunch specials and sushi party trays.
No Substitutions on Set Menus – To maintain quality and consistency.
Phone Orders – Call ahead for quicker pickup, especially during dinner rush.
Praised for Freshness – Customers consistently highlight the high quality of the seafood.
Generous Portions – Rolls are noted to be larger than average, offering good value.
Friendly Service – Staff is welcoming and attentive, making the experience enjoyable.
Local Favorite – Many reviewers call it the best sushi spot in Salmon Arm.
Family-Friendly – Comfortable for kids, couples, or groups celebrating together.