SUSHI STORY MENU

Sushi Story menu in Victoria:

🍱 Bento Lunch

Available 11:30AM – 2:30PM

• Sashimi Lunch Box

  A satisfying mix of sashimi, nigiri, California and dynamite rolls, appetizer tempura, salad, fruit, and miso soup.

• Beef Lunch Box

  Grilled beef teriyaki served with California and dynamite rolls, appetizer tempura, japchae noodles, salad, fruit, and miso soup.

• Chicken Lunch Box

  Tender chicken teriyaki paired with California and dynamite rolls, appetizer tempura, japchae noodles, salad, fruit, and miso soup.

• Tofu Lunch Box

  A vegetarian bento featuring tofu teriyaki, veggie roll, appetizer tempura, japchae noodles, salad, fruit, and miso soup.

• Gyoza Lunch Box

  A combo of 3 crispy fried gyoza and 4 steamed gyoza with a California roll, salad, fruit, and miso soup.

• Korean Chicken Lunch Box

  Spicy Korean-style fried chicken served with traditional sides and miso soup.

🥣 Soups & Sides

• Miso Soup

  Traditional Japanese broth with tofu and seaweed.

• Chicken Wonton Soup

  Comforting broth filled with chicken and cilantro-stuffed wontons.

• Shrimp Wonton Soup

  Light and savory soup with shrimp-filled wontons.

• Steamed White Rice

  Fluffy steamed short-grain rice.

• Sushi Rice

  Lightly seasoned rice perfect for sushi dishes.

• Healthy Wild Rice

  Nutty and hearty wild rice, steamed to perfection.

🥗 Salads & Cold Starters

• Veggie Sunomono

  Refreshing vermicelli noodles in sweet vinegar dressing with cucumber.

• Ebi Sunomono

  Shrimp sunomono with vermicelli and tangy vinaigrette.

• Tako Sunomono

  Thinly sliced octopus with noodles and citrus vinegar dressing.

• Tuna Tataki Salad

  Seared tuna over greens, drizzled with savory dressing.

• Spicy Tuna Salad

  Spicy tuna with mixed greens and house dressing.

• Spicy Salmon Salad

  Spicy salmon with fresh greens and zesty dressing.

• Avo Green Salad

  Fresh avocado over garden greens with citrus vinaigrette.

• Gomae

  Steamed spinach tossed in a rich sesame dressing.

• Seaweed Salad

  Tangy, marinated seaweed with a hint of sesame oil.

• Edamame

  Steamed soybeans lightly salted.

🍤 Appetizers

• Agedashi Tofu

  Crispy deep-fried tofu served in a light soy broth with bonito flakes.

• Spicy Agedashi Tofu

  Deep-fried tofu topped with a bold and spicy sauce.

• Monkey Brain

  Tempura avocado stuffed with spicy tuna and crab meat.

• Crazy Jalapeno

  Deep-fried jalapeños filled with cream cheese, crab meat, and spicy tuna.

• Beef BBQ Gyoza

  Pan-fried dumplings filled with grilled beef.

• Pork Gyoza

  Classic pan-fried pork dumplings.

• Veggie Gyoza

  Dumplings stuffed with seasoned vegetables.

• Spring Rolls (5 pcs)

  Crispy vegetarian spring rolls served golden brown.

• Popcorn Chicken

  Bite-sized seasoned chicken, lightly battered and fried.

🍤 Tempura

• Assorted Tempura

  A crisp medley of 3 prawns and 6 mixed vegetables, lightly battered and fried.

• Prawn Tempura

  Six pieces of golden-fried prawns, crispy and juicy.

• Prawn & Yam Tempura

  A balanced combo of 3 prawns and 3 slices of sweet yam, tempura-style.

• Veggie Tempura

  Six assorted seasonal vegetables, delicately battered and deep-fried.

• Appy Tempura

  A small tempura sampler featuring four assorted pieces.

• Seafood Tempura

  A savoury selection of battered and fried seafood favorites.

🍣 Sashimi

• Assorted Sashimi

  A chef-selected platter of 15 fresh sashimi pieces, featuring a variety of premium cuts.

• Sockeye Salmon Sashimi

  Eight slices of rich, wild sockeye salmon, known for its deep flavour and vibrant colour.

• Tuna Sashimi

  Eight cuts of buttery tuna sashimi, smooth and fresh.

• Salmon Sashimi

  Eight pieces of classic salmon sashimi, clean and tender.

• Tuna Tataki Sashimi

  Eight slices of lightly seared tuna, served with a refreshing ponzu-style sauce.

• Appetizer Sashimi

  A starter plate with 2 pieces each of tuna and salmon sashimi — perfect for sampling.

🍣 Nigiri

• Tamago Nigiri

  Sweet, fluffy Japanese egg omelet served over sushi rice.

• Avocado Nigiri

  Creamy slices of avocado atop vinegared rice — light and vegetarian-friendly.

• Tai Nigiri

  Delicate snapper with a clean, subtle flavour.

• Ebi Nigiri

  Cooked prawn with a slightly sweet taste and firm texture.

• Tuna Nigiri

  Classic cut of tender tuna with a smooth finish.

• Salmon Nigiri

  Fresh, buttery salmon served simply on rice.

• Sockeye Nigiri

  Wild sockeye salmon with rich, deep flavour.

• Tako Nigiri

  Sliced octopus with a mild, slightly chewy texture.

• Tobiko Nigiri

  Crunchy flying fish roe that adds a salty pop.

• Unagi Nigiri

  Grilled freshwater eel brushed with sweet soy glaze.

• Chop Scallop Nigiri

  Diced scallops mixed with creamy sauce and tobiko.

• Toro Nigiri

  Fatty tuna belly — luxurious and melt-in-your-mouth.

• Inari Nigiri

  Sweet tofu pouch filled with seasoned sushi rice.

• Hokigai Nigiri

  Surf clam with a slightly briny bite.

• Ika Nigiri

  Silky raw squid with a clean, oceanic taste.

• Ikura Nigiri

  Glimmering salmon roe bursting with salty umami.

• Hamachi Nigiri

  Yellowtail with a buttery, slightly tangy flavour.

• Hotate Nigiri

  Raw scallop — tender, sweet, and delicately fresh.

• Amaebi Nigiri

  Raw sweet shrimp served with its naturally smooth texture.

🍱 Katsu Sets

Served with rice, miso soup, and salad.

• Pork Katsu

  Crispy breaded pork cutlet fried to golden perfection.

• Chicken Katsu

  Juicy chicken breast coated in crunchy panko crumbs and deep-fried until crisp.

🍣 Oshi Sushi

• Avocado Oshi

  Pressed sushi with creamy avocado, finished with house sauce and a light torch.

• Shrimp Oshi

  Flame-seared shrimp pressed sushi with signature sauce.

• Salmon Oshi

  Torched salmon oshi topped with savory sauce and a hint of sweetness.

🥢 Bowls & Chirashi

• Esquimalt Surfer Bowl

  A nourishing bowl of healthy rice topped with garlic butter, black tiger shrimp, and assorted vegetables.

• Salmon Bowl

  Butter-yaki salmon served over healthy rice with sautéed vegetables.

• Spicy Pork Bowl

  A Korean-inspired bowl with rice, japchae noodles, kimchi salad, and spicy pork.

• Beef Bowl

  Tender beef with japchae noodles, vegetables, and rice.

• Chicken Bowl

  Grilled chicken teriyaki served with japchae noodles, vegetables, and rice.

• Bibimbap

  A classic Korean rice bowl with assorted vegetables, egg, and beef. Served with hot or soy sauce.

• Traditional Chirashi

  Japanese-style sushi rice topped with an assortment of fresh sashimi.

• Hot Chirashi

  Korean-style chirashi with spicy chopped sashimi, veggie salad, and sushi rice.

• Tofu Bowl

  A vegetarian bowl with agedashi tofu, healthy rice, japchae noodles, and vegetables.

🍜 Udon & Yakisoba

• Spicy Seafood Udon

  A bold and flavourful noodle soup featuring assorted seafood in a spicy broth.

• Tempura Udon

  Comforting veggie udon soup served with 4 pieces of mixed tempura on the side.

• Beef Udon

  Savoury noodle soup with tender slices of beef in a warming broth.

• Chicken Udon

  Light and comforting noodle soup with grilled chicken.

• Veggie Udon

  A plant-based noodle soup with a variety of fresh vegetables.

• Veggie Yakisoba

  Stir-fried noodles with mixed vegetables in a sweet-savory soy-based sauce.

• Beef Yakisoba

  Stir-fried noodles tossed with vegetables and thinly sliced beef.

• Chicken Yakisoba

  Savoury stir-fried noodles with grilled chicken and vegetables.

• Seafood Yakisoba

  Stir-fried noodles loaded with assorted seafood and vegetables.

🍣 Simple Rolls (6pcs)

• Kappa Roll

  Refreshing cucumber wrapped in seasoned rice and seaweed.

• Oshinko Roll

  Bright and tangy pickled radish roll for a crisp bite.

• Tamago Roll

  Sweet Japanese egg omelet rolled with sushi rice.

• Salmon Roll

  Classic roll with fresh Atlantic salmon.

• Tuna Roll

  Simple and satisfying roll with lean tuna.

• Gomae Roll

  Spinach in sesame dressing wrapped in sushi rice and seaweed.

• Gampyo Roll

  Marinated dried gourd roll offering a subtly sweet flavour.

• Sockeye Salmon Roll

  Premium wild sockeye salmon rolled in seasoned rice.

• Negitoro Roll

  Rich chopped tuna belly blended with green onions.

🍱 Medium Rolls (8pcs)

• California Roll

  A tasty blend of avocado, cucumber, and spicy crabmeat.

• Avocado Roll

  Creamy avocado wrapped in sushi rice and seaweed.

• Avo Mango Roll

  Sweet mango and avocado paired for a refreshing bite.

• Avo Kappa Roll

  Avocado and crisp cucumber rolled together.

• Avo Tuna Roll

  Creamy avocado with lean tuna.

• Avo Salmon Roll

  Smooth avocado with fresh salmon.

• Avo Sockeye Roll

  Rich wild sockeye salmon with avocado.

• Asparagus Roll

  Light and crunchy asparagus wrapped in sushi rice.

• Spicy California Roll

  A spicy twist on the classic—crabmeat, avo, cucumber with a spicy kick.

• Spicy Tuna Roll

  Spicy tuna and cucumber for a bold, fresh flavour.

• Spicy Salmon Roll

  Spicy salmon paired with refreshing cucumber.

• Shiitake Roll

  Savoury marinated shiitake mushrooms with cucumber and pickled radish.

• Salmon Tempura Roll

  Crispy salmon tempura roll with a satisfying crunch.

• Spicy Avo-Salmon Roll

  Avocado, spicy salmon, and cucumber inside, topped with spicy mayo and unagi sauce.

• Spicy Avo-Tuna Roll

  Avocado, spicy tuna, and cucumber inside, finished with spicy mayo and unagi sauce.

• Chopped Scallop Roll

  Creamy scallop chopped with mayo and rolled with rice.

• Spicy Chopped Scallop Roll

  A spicy version of the scallop roll with a smooth heat.

• Unagi Roll

  Barbecued eel and cucumber wrapped in seasoned rice.

• Real Crab California Roll

  Real crab with cucumber, avocado, and mayo, finished with tobiko on top.

• Crazy Girl Roll

  Avocado, cucumber, crab meat, cream cheese, and jalapeño inside, topped with spicy mayo and teriyaki sauce.

• Crazy Boy Roll

  Deep-fried California roll with a golden crisp finish.

• Deep-Fried Spicy Tuna Roll

  Bold spicy tuna roll, tempura-fried for an extra layer of texture.

🍣 Large Rolls (5–6 pcs)

• Veggie Roll

  A fresh and crunchy mix of avocado, cucumber, pickled radish, kampyo, and spring mix vegetables.

• Yam Tempura Roll

  Crispy yam tempura paired with avocado and cucumber for a sweet and savory bite.

• BC Roll

  Deep-fried salmon skin with cucumber and crab meat—rich and flavorful.

• Chicken Roll

  Grilled chicken, cucumber, and creamy kinko mayo wrapped in sushi rice.

• Beef Roll

  Marinated beef, cucumber, and kinko mayo for a bold and satisfying roll.

• Dynamite Roll

  A fusion of prawn tempura, yam tempura, avocado, and cucumber—crunchy and loaded.

• Deep Fried Dynamite Roll

  A golden-fried version of the dynamite roll for extra crisp and indulgence.

• Deep Fried Chicken Roll

  Chicken roll taken up a notch with a crunchy tempura-fried finish.

• Deep Fried Beef Roll

  Marinated beef roll, tempura-fried for a warm, savory crunch.

🍱 Special Rolls

• Mega Lobster Roll

  A decadent creation with whole lobster tail, chopped scallop, sockeye salmon, ebi, and tobiko layered on top.

• Spicy Bomb

  A deep-fried roll filled with avocado, cucumber, yam tempura, and prawn tempura, topped with spicy tuna salad and tobiko.

• Tarantula

  Wild rice roll with avocado, cucumber, and crab meat, crowned with a crispy soft-shell crab and teriyaki drizzle.

• House Roll

  Wrapped in soybean paper, filled with avocado, cucumber, asparagus, crab meat, and prawn tempura, topped with unagi, scallop, and special house sauce.

• Popcorn Roll

  A California roll with prawn tempura base, finished with deep-fried spicy scallop and crispy yam bits.

• Green Dragon Roll

  Prawn tempura, avocado, cucumber, and crab meat inside, with a fresh avocado topping.

• Black Dragon Roll

  Stuffed with crab meat, prawn tempura, avocado, and cucumber, topped with unagi, avocado, and tobiko.

• Red Dragon Roll

  Filled with avocado, cucumber, crab meat, and prawn tempura, finished with sockeye salmon and tobiko.

• Kamikaze Roll

  Spicy tuna and asparagus roll wrapped in seaweed, then deep-fried and topped with spicy mayo and unagi sauce.

• Deep Fried Dynamite

  A golden-fried version of the classic dynamite roll—crunchy and indulgent.

• Deep Fried Spicy Tuna Roll

  Spicy tuna roll coated in crispy tempura batter for a bold, hot bite.

• Alaska Roll

  A refreshing roll with classic West Coast flair.

• Crunch Gogo Roll

  Crispy textures layered over bold sushi flavors.

• Philadelphia Roll

  Creamy and rich, combining smoked salmon and cream cheese in a comforting roll.

• Caterpillar Roll

  A visually stunning roll topped with thin-sliced avocado.

• Red Roll

  Features vibrant seafood with a spicy kick.

• Hawaiian Roll

  A sweet and savory blend of tropical and umami flavors.

• Red Dynamite Roll

  Spicy seafood meets crispy textures in this high-impact roll.

• Torch Boy Roll

  A flamed roll packed with bold, savory ingredients.

• Torch Girl Roll

  Similar to Torch Boy, but with a twist of creamy and sweet flavors.

• Lover Roll

  A romantic blend of flavors, beautifully plated.

• Aburi Spicy Tuna Roll

  Seared spicy tuna on top adds depth and warmth.

• Aburi Spicy Salmon Roll

  A torched salmon twist on the spicy roll.

• Aburi Toro Roll

  Seared fatty tuna roll with melt-in-your-mouth richness.

• Green Thumb Roll

  A vegetarian-friendly roll that doesn’t compromise on flavor.

• Sunset Roll

  A roll as beautiful as it tastes—bright, layered, and satisfying.

• Rainbow Roll

  A colorful medley of assorted fish atop a California roll base.

🍣 Sushi Combos

All combos come with miso soup

• Nigiri Combo

  A balanced set of 7 pieces: 2 salmon, 2 tuna, 1 sockeye, 1 ebi, and 1 eel.

• Sashimi & Sushi Combo

  A premium combination featuring 2 pieces of salmon sashimi, 2 pieces of tuna sashimi, plus 7 nigiri: 2 salmon, 2 tuna, 1 sockeye, 1 ebi, and 1 unagi.

• Bara Combo

  A veggie-friendly trio of avocado roll, kappa roll, and yam tempura roll.

• Yuri Combo

  A diverse plate with half a salmon roll, half a tuna roll, plus a California roll and a dynamite roll.

• Yama Combo

  Classic California roll served with 5 assorted nigiri pieces.

• Minato Combo

  A dynamite roll paired with 5 pieces of fresh nigiri.

• Togarashi Combo

  For spice lovers: spicy salmon roll, spicy tuna roll, and spicy chopped scallop roll.

🍗 Korean Chicken

• Original Chicken (Full)

  Classic Korean-style fried chicken—crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside.

• Original Chicken (Half)

  A smaller portion of the traditional favorite.

• Soy Garlic Chicken (Full)

  Coated in a sweet soy-garlic glaze with rich umami flavor.

• Soy Garlic Chicken (Half)

  Half-sized serving of this savoury garlic-infused delight.

• Yang Yeom Chicken (Full)

  Spicy-sweet Korean-style sauce that’s bold and flavorful.

• Yang Yeom Chicken (Half)

  The same addictive heat and sweetness—half the portion.

• Volcano Chicken (Full) 🔥

  Extremely spicy and not for the faint of heart—a fiery challenge for spice lovers.

• Volcano Chicken (Half) 🔥

  Same intense heat, served in a half portion.

🍱 Special Dinner Bento

• Chicken Dinner Box

  Grilled chicken teriyaki served with a full dynamite roll, assorted tempura, japchae noodles, fresh salad, and miso soup.

• Beef Dinner Box

  Savory beef teriyaki paired with a full dynamite roll, tempura, japchae, salad, fruit, and miso soup.

• Tofu Dinner Box

  Tofu teriyaki accompanied by a full dynamite roll, veggie tempura, japchae, salad, fruit, and miso soup.

• Spicy Pork Dinner

  Bold spicy pork teriyaki with a full dynamite roll, crisp tempura, sunomono, salad, miso soup, and fruit.

• Katsu Dinner Box – Chicken

  Crispy chicken katsu with dynamite roll, tempura, sunomono, salad, miso soup, and fruit.

• Katsu Dinner Box – Pork

  Breaded pork katsu with dynamite roll, tempura, sunomono, salad, miso soup, and fruit.

• Sashimi Dinner Box

  A chef’s assortment of sashimi and nigiri, paired with a full dynamite roll, tempura, sunomono, salad, miso soup, and fruit.

• Galbi BBQ Dinner Box

  Korean-style short ribs (galbi), dynamite roll, tempura, japchae, salad, fruit, and miso soup.

• Korean Chicken Dinner Box

  3 pieces of Korean fried chicken with appetizer tempura, a dynamite roll, salad, fruit, miso soup, and rice.

🍣 Party Trays

• Fukuoka Tray (72 pcs)

  A generous platter with 2 California rolls, 1 Dynamite roll, 2 Avocado rolls, 2 Yam Tempura rolls, plus Crazy Boy and Crazy Girl rolls — perfect for a group sushi feast.

• Kobe Tray (68 pcs)

  A balanced mix featuring 2 California rolls, 1 Dynamite roll, 1 Salmon Tempura roll, 2 Salmon rolls, 2 Tuna rolls, Spicy Tuna roll, and Monkey Brain appetizer.

• Esquimalt Tray

  A crowd-pleasing combination of Tuna, Salmon, California, and Dynamite rolls, 7-piece Nigiri set (2 salmon, 2 tuna, 1 sockeye, 1 ebi, 1 eel), Monkey Brain, and Ebi Sunomono salad.

• Navy Tray

  A well-rounded selection with California and Dynamite rolls, 10 pieces of assorted sashimi, 10 pieces of chef’s choice nigiri, 2 Ebi Sunomono salads, Monkey Brain, and 5 pieces of gyoza.

• Sushi Story Tray

  The ultimate tray for serious sushi lovers: 20 pieces of chef’s choice nigiri, 6 pieces veggie tempura, 6 pieces prawn tempura, 2 veggie rolls, Red Dragon roll, Rainbow roll, Philadelphia roll, Tuna roll, Salmon roll, 2 Crazy Jalapeños, and 2 Ebi Sunomono salads.

🥣 Side Sauces

• Hot Sauce

  A bold and fiery kick to spice up your rolls or bowls.

• Spicy Mayo

  Creamy with a touch of heat—perfect with sushi or tempura.

• Steak Sauce

  Rich and savory, ideal for grilled meats or bento combos.

• Teriyaki Sauce

  Classic sweet and savory glaze for dipping or drizzling.

• Sriracha

  A zesty punch of heat that complements just about anything.

• Salad Dressing

  House-style dressing, great for fresh greens or gomae.

• Sweet Chili Sauce

  Tangy, sweet, and mildly spicy—great with spring rolls or fried dishes.

• Unagi Sauce

  A thick, sweet soy-based sauce often used on BBQ eel and rolls.

• Ponzu Sauce

  Light citrus-soy blend, ideal with sashimi or tataki.

🍺 Beverages

• Kokanee

  Classic Canadian lager, crisp and refreshing.

• Molson Canadian

  A smooth, well-balanced Canadian favorite.

• Coors Light

  Light-bodied lager with a clean, cold taste.

• Budweiser

  Smooth American-style lager, easy to enjoy.

• Asahi

  Crisp and dry Japanese beer with a clean finish.

• Sapporo

  Smooth and full-bodied, Japan’s oldest beer brand.

• Heineken

  Lightly bitter with a fruity aroma—Dutch premium lager.

• Soju

  Traditional Korean spirit, clean and subtly sweet.

• Non-Alcoholic Asahi

  Same great Asahi taste, without the alcohol.

• Non-Alcoholic Sapporo

  Enjoy Sapporo’s flavor in an alcohol-free version.

🥤 Japanese Pop & Soft Drinks

• Japanese Pop Original

  Classic fizzy Japanese soda in a glass bottle.

• Japanese Pop Blueberry

  Bursting with fruity blueberry flavor.

• Japanese Pop Orange

  Sweet, citrusy refreshment in true Japanese style.

• Japanese Pop Strawberry

  A favorite—sweet strawberry fizz.

• Japanese Pop Watermelon

  Light and juicy watermelon sparkle.

• Coke / Diet Coke / Coke Zero

  Classic fizzy refreshments in regular, diet, or sugar-free.

• Sprite / Ginger Ale / Root Beer / Iced Tea

  Popular soft drink choices, cold and bubbly.

• Orange Juice

  Fresh and fruity, a classic juice option.

• Porroro Grape / Green Apple

  Korean-style juice drinks—sweet and flavorful.

• Pororo Jelly

  Unique jelly-textured Korean drink treat.

📖 See the current Sushi Story menu on their website

Here are the Customer Favorites and Local Tips for Sushi Story in Esquimalt (Victoria), based on the latest reviews and local feedback:

⭐ Customer Favorites

(Highly praised items and standout mentions)

• Crazy Boy & Crazy Girl Rolls

  A local favorite—crunchy, flavorful fusion rolls that many reviewers mention by name. 

• Tempura & Freshly Fried Starters

  Reviewers rave about their crisp, well-textured tempura and fried dishes like gyoza and agedashi tofu. One user commented their fry game is “on point.” 

• Bento Boxes & Combo Meals

  Generous bento sets and combo plates offer excellent variety and value—especially popular are the sushi-sashimi combos and katsu sets. 

• Spicy Korean Chicken & Bibimbap Bowls

  The Korean fried chicken offerings and bibimbap bowls consistently receive praise for flavor and quality. 

• Nigiri & Sashimi Quality

  Several reviewers described the sushi quality as impressive—even calling Sushi Story “the best sushi I have ever eaten in my life.” The nigiri portioning and freshness get repeated mentions. 

• Service & Staff

  Customers often highlight the attentive, friendly staff and consistent service—even during busy periods. 

📍 Local Tips

(Helpful insights for locals or first-time visitors)

• Arrive Early or Make Reservations

  Sushi Story fills up quickly, especially on weekend evenings. Arriving right at opening or calling ahead is advised. 

• Consider Delivery or Take-Out

  Their trays and rolls (like the Esquimalt Tray) are perfect for movie nights, with consistently fast and accurate online ordering. 

• Enjoy the Fusion Flair Cautiously

  While their fusion-style rolls are creative and unique, purists may prefer the more traditional nigiri/sashimi offerings. 

• Ask About Daily Specials & Bun Additions

  Reviewers noted they offer specials like oysters and under-the-radar items like inari with scallop or Korean hot pot dishes on select days—feel free to inquire. 

• Follow-up on Allergies or Preferences

  Staff are accommodating but it helps to mention allergies (especially to mushrooms or soy), as certain ingredients (like shiitake) may appear in dishes unexpectedly. 

• Expect Generous Portions

  Commenters love the filling servings—bento boxes and trays won’t leave you hungry. 

This menu was last updated: 4 weeks ago.