Formerly known as Mini O-Zeki, Mizu Japanese Restaurant was started in 2000 as an expansion to the O-Zeki chain. O-Zeki in itself has been growing with the city of Kelowna for over 25 years, established in 1993 and claims the title of being the oldest standing Japanese restaurant in the city of Kelowna.
Many of the restaurants open around Kelowna today are run by people previously apart of the O-Zeki staff. With well-respected staff and food, O-Zeki remains a popular hot-spot for fast, well priced, authentic eating. This has been brought over to Mizu and continued on today. Over the last 20 years, Mizu has grown and adapted a unique, cultural style and visually appealing setting.
Many of the restaurants open around Kelowna today are run by people previously apart of the O-Zeki staff. With well-respected staff and food, O-Zeki remains a popular hot-spot for fast, well priced, authentic eating. This has been brought over to Mizu and continued on today. Over the last 20 years, Mizu has grown and adapted a unique, cultural style and visually appealing setting.
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Scott C.
Aug 10, 2019
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Sarah H.
Jan 31, 2019
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I found their food to be fresh and extremely delicious. I ordered their salmon teriyaki bento and I had no complaints. The portion was a good size and I was full after eating it. Some things I noticed that Kelowna sushi places don't include when ordering bentos is miso soup which is extra. The restaurant is small and the kitchen is visible to the guests. It's very interesting to the chefs making the meals. Overall I would definitely visit this place again.
Natalie W.
Aug 14, 2018
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Headed over here for dinner on the weekend. They have seating inside and a few tables outside. We decided to sit at the table outside, especially since we were in a nice area that wasn't too busy with traffic.
I ordered a chopped scallop roll, one piece of toro nigiri, and futomaki. The toro was just OK, but the rest of the rolls were good. My friend ordered the chicken karaage. There were two choices of either deep fried chicken wings or chicken leg nuggets. She chose the nuggets, however when it came, it wasn't what we were expecting at all. It looked like chicken nuggets that come
I ordered a chopped scallop roll, one piece of toro nigiri, and futomaki. The toro was just OK, but the rest of the rolls were good. My friend ordered the chicken karaage. There were two choices of either deep fried chicken wings or chicken leg nuggets. She chose the nuggets, however when it came, it wasn't what we were expecting at all. It looked like chicken nuggets that come
Amanda H.
Apr 19, 2017
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We visit Mizu anytime we are in Kelowna. They are one of the original Japanese restaurants in town and that it's very casual and near the beach is a bonus for us!
The staff is always friendly, including everyone in the kitchen - which is open, so you can see that everything is kept clean and tidy. Simple menu. We usually get a mix of rolls, tuna takaki (do yourself a favour and try this here!!) and hot kitchen items. They make their all their soup stock, gyoza and teriyaki sauce in-house. My husband doesn't usually like squid and LOVES the squid karaage at Mizu. We were blown away when
The staff is always friendly, including everyone in the kitchen - which is open, so you can see that everything is kept clean and tidy. Simple menu. We usually get a mix of rolls, tuna takaki (do yourself a favour and try this here!!) and hot kitchen items. They make their all their soup stock, gyoza and teriyaki sauce in-house. My husband doesn't usually like squid and LOVES the squid karaage at Mizu. We were blown away when
Rawan K.
Feb 02, 2016
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I don't need to be Japanese to know that good sashimi should be FRESH and lest I forget BONELESS. I nearly choked on a fairly long bone. I can't say that I've ever been so disappointed, shocked, and mortified by a "specialized" restaurant that can't even get their specialty right. I won't even bother ranting about the sushi.
Go to Momo's up the street instead, they'll get it right at least.
Go to Momo's up the street instead, they'll get it right at least.
Scotty F.
Jul 09, 2014
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Love this place. Don't listen to the "I'm from Vancouver" crowd that eats a bento box with Tempura and Chicken and says they know sushi. Been going here for yrs. Left town for a LONG time, and I came back to friendly service, reasonable prices ( a rarity in Kelowna ) and delicious sushi at Mizu as usual.
Keep up the awesome work!
Keep up the awesome work!
Jackson K.
Feb 28, 2014
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Always one of my stops when I go back to Kelowna, I was a regular when I lived here, I have been coming here for 9 years, the tempura is always the best and the bento boxes are great deals. They recently renovated which was long overdue and the service is as friendly as ever. I recommend the fried squid (calamari) appetizer and the bento boxes for sure. I just wished they served beer!
Karmen M.
Jun 06, 2011
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I guess being from Vancouver I am a bit biased on sushi. Didn't get to try the sashimi so can't say how good it is but at $4.50 for 4 pieces I'm guessing it is farmed. The prices here are definitely reasonable but I guess you get what you pay for. The chef was not of Asian decent so I know it's probably not the most authentic. My spicy tuna roll was loose, barely had any fish and had a lot of mayo. The bento box I got was just meh. The salad dressing tastes like french dressing and the teriyaki sauce on my chicken was overflowing and sickeningly sweet. It said on the menu it
Nehal A.
May 17, 2011
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Tracy H.
Nov 04, 2010
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Darcy B.
Jul 31, 2010
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Another great locals haunt found thanks to Yelp. Fantastic value for the great quality sushi here.
My wife and I each tried had a sushi box, she added a couple of extra nigiri and I added a yam roll. Together with some prawn tempura we each came away perfectly satisfied. Very high quality fish with no hint of flash-frozen-ness. It's not too often we can get away from such a great sushi restaurant for less than $50 total for dinner including (non-alcoholic) drinks and tip. The service is very fast which is good as they don't take reservations and the capacity is very low so you might
My wife and I each tried had a sushi box, she added a couple of extra nigiri and I added a yam roll. Together with some prawn tempura we each came away perfectly satisfied. Very high quality fish with no hint of flash-frozen-ness. It's not too often we can get away from such a great sushi restaurant for less than $50 total for dinner including (non-alcoholic) drinks and tip. The service is very fast which is good as they don't take reservations and the capacity is very low so you might
Tara L.
Dec 28, 2009
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Gigi H.
Mar 18, 2009
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My absolute fave sushi joint. I must confess I'm a sushi nymph. I've tried just about every place in Vernon and Kelowna. I like Ozeki on Spall because I just love those cosy little rooms, and the whole Japanese thing. Mizu is owned by the same people and they are open when Ozeki is closed (from 1-3). The food at Mizu's tasted so much fresher. The tempura is feather-light too. Soft shell crab whole, 2 for $9. Atmosphere is completely diff than Ozeki's. More casual lunch cafe and really hip if I may say so without sounding too cliche.
