Has anyone heard of, or better yet, been to a Japanese sushi restaurant called Sushikan? One (1st in N. America) has opened up in the YVR area (quite close to YVR actually) and is supposed to be staffed by Shinichi Yamazaki who is supposed to have been Japan's top sushi chef for 2 years in a row.

I'm a bit intrigued by it being one of the locals who can't justify Tojo's prices (that place used to be very reasonable 15-20 year ago).

Just add on. My curiosity got the better of me so I went there last week. Lunch special was the best deal @ $12. Not cheap compared to what else is offered in town but quality was many cuts above. Sushi rice was light and not excessively sticky/glutinous. Fish was very fresh (no hint of fishiness/staleness at all which you get in some of the cheaper places). The egg custard was very nice. I usually don't like this but the flavours were excellent.

Highly recommended though the place is a little bit hard to find (located in a mall catering to H.K.chinese). Very convenient if you are staying at the Radisson YVR (right across Cambie streetin Richmond). Can get there via 98B bus too.

There's a few premium sushi and "feed me" options on the menu. Not too cheap starting at $50 and going up to $100 but quality seems to be there.