Akira Sushi Ltd

The raw goods: Vancouver's best sushi restaurants

Don’t let the hole-in-the-wall vibe of this Denman sushi joint deter you from the fresh selection within. Known for its maki rolls made with black rice, Akira is some of the best sushi in the cheap-eats category. The menu choices are wallpapered across the interior and endless, expertly steeped green tea is delivered in large plastic cups by attentive servers. They offer all the usual suspects plus “Chef’s Recommendations” — more creative and unusual rolls. But it’s the black rice that sets them apart.