New Vancouver restaurant: Sushi Umi second location opening

Sushi Umi, the well-established sushi restaurant in North Vancouver, is expanding its presence with a new location in Vancouver’s Fairview neighborhood. The new eatery will occupy the space at 3121 Granville St., which was previously home to Impostori Trattoria.Sushi Umi, the well-established sushi restaurant in North Vancouver, is expanding its presence with a new location in Vancouver’s Fairview neighborhood. The new eatery will occupy the space at 3121 Granville St., which was previously home to Impostori Trattoria. The original Sushi Umi location, situated on Lonsdale Ave. in Central Lonsdale, has earned a reputation for its creative sushi offerings, including the Grouse Mountain Roll, Rainbow Oshi, and the towering Umi Tower. Over the years, the Granville St. location has witnessed several culinary transitions. Prior to Impostori’s brief tenure, it housed the Rise Eatery, Pho Hoa Noodle Soup, and Chow. To stay updated on Vancouver’s vibrant food and beverage scene, follow Forking Awesome on TikTok and Instagram. You can also subscribe to the Forking Awesome newsletter, delivered every Thursday, for the latest culinary news and insights.

Sushi Umi is heading south.

The North Vancouver sushi restaurant is opening a second location in Vancouver’s Fairview neighbourhood. The new sushi spot will be at 3121 Granville St, where Italian restaurant Impostori Trattoria closed earlier this year.

While Impostori Trattoria’s branding is still all over the property, a sign for Sushi Umi now hangs outside the restaurant and business documents have been filed with the city.

The original Umi is located at 1995 Lonsdale Ave. in North Van’s Central Lonsdale neighbourhood, where it has been serving things like the Grouse Mountain Roll, Rainbow Oshi and the Umi Tower (a tower of crab, salmon, tuna and avocado) in creative ways.

The location has seen a few different concepts over the years. Prior to Impostori opening in 2022, it was the Rise Eatery, Pho Hoa Noodle Soup and Chow.

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