Lime

As a vacationer from Ontario, I came to Vancouver excited about sushi. And then I went to Lime.

I had read about Lime beforehand in some magazines and websites where they claimed it to be one of the best sushi spots in the city. People raved about the fresh ingredients and high quality. Having been there myself, I really don’t get it.

The Good
-There’s no problem getting a reservation when you’re literally the only two people eating in the place.
-Service was prompt and polite
-The dynamite roll gets top marks for including asparagus. It’s weird but it works.

The Bad
-The meal was very expensive for what it was. The sushi was not outstanding in any way whatsoever. When you pay top dollar for sashimi, you want it to be something worth remembering. Unfortunately the most memorable thing about our night was the bill.
-It’s weird and awkward when you’re the only two people eating in a restaurant.

The Ugly
-At one point a young guy walked up to our table and asked if we liked magic tricks. Seriously. He is the “in house” magician. After letting him do a trick we set him free to talk to his friends out front of the restaurant.
-When you drop triple digits on a meal, you shouldn’t walk away hungry.

Here’s what we ordered:

Miso Soup $3: This was okay, but hey, it’s miso soup. There’s no reason it shouldn’t be.
Edamame $5: Not the freshest I’ve ever had, but the portion size was decent.
Assorted Sashimi $26: This was just sort of… eh. It included 12 pieces, and we were expecting wild salmon to be better than it is in Toronto. Sadly, it just wasn’t. Higher price, lower quality.
Lobster Roll $16: This was okay, but the cucumber used in the wrapping wasn’t fresh. It had been cut previously and let dry. It was also flavorless.
Dynamite Roll $8: Best part of the meal for me. I love dynamite rolls, and this one included asparagus, something I’ve never had before. It was great! Top marks on this one!
Crispy Avocado $8: Ordered this on round two of still being hungry. Didn’t solve the problem. It was a weird mix of mashed avocado with a tiny bit of mozzarella mixed in, then made into a patty with panko breadcrumbs and fried. Then it was served with what tasted like shrimp cocktail sauce out of a jar. Not firm enough to be like avocado, not gooey enough to be like a cheese stick. Just an amorphous green gob on a stick. With cocktail sauce.
Cod $20ish: Don’t remember the exact price of the cod dish we ordered, but it was a little filet of cod cooked in some sort of glaze. We had asked the waiter what he recommended off the menu, and this was what he came up with. Seriously, if a tepid glazed filet is the best offering at a sushi joint, something simply isn’t right.