Arigato Sushi

4pm and we wanted to eat some dinner but had a difficult time deciding what we wanted. Would it be sea food or sushi, We chose sea food but the wait was going to be four hours, so we decided that rather than Timmies sandwich we would go to Arigato Sushi. The reviews were mostly good, but the images posted looked enticing.
We walked in and had to wait maybe ten minutes for an opening while they opened up a spot for us. We followed the host to the top level, plenty of stairs. So they should ask if stairs are ok since you never know if people can walk up stairs. After all, most restaurants have ground level seating so stairs are never an issue. We were placed in a room, that had a table with a. Reserved sign on it, which as I found out would be for a larger group. Luckily they did end up cancelling or we would have been subject to noise bouncing off the confined room. But the room was basic.

We waited approx.five minutes, and the server, Carly (sic) came over, gave us the menus and left to get the water we requested.

When she returned with the water she proceeded to ask what we would like. But there was not enough time to go through the massive menu of items to properly decide.

I requested that she give us more time, she did.

She did appear to be in a hurry throughout the dinner, perhaps there was too much to do, but slow it down just a bit and allow customers time to decide. But over all she did a good job taking care of us.

We ordered the following

veggie combo x1 $13
Maki combo x1 $14
Udon seafood soup x2 $29.90
edamame x1 $5.95
Miso soup. 2x. Included with combo meal

Total $62.85
Taxes. $9.43

The miso soup was brought out and it was hot and pretty tasty. Went down real good on a rainy day. Small bowl just right to start.

The Combos were so fresh I think they they jumped on my chop sticks. The taste was real good. Just perfect balance of texture and flavour.

The edamame was perfectly salted. Not overpowering, like other places have where you would think they serve salt with some green stuff.

The seafood Udon soup was amazing.
A huge serving of so much seafood in a medium spicy (not too spicy) broth, lots of exceptional udon noodles that were done right, it offers the best slurping of any noodle soup.

Added some edamame beans to the soup and wow, so good.

In conclusion

We did not know what to expect, but we were pleasantly surprised. We did have to ask her for her name at the end since she did not introduce herself by name. Not a big deal, but I like to mention the server in my reviews when I can.

So over all I would give the experience at Arigato Sushi a solid four star, but bordering close to five. The missing point has more to do with contrasting with sushi places we’ve been to who have introduced themselves, offered dessert, and were able to pace themselves enough to allow us to select what we wanted. In addition when a menu takes 15 minutes to decide, then it usually means there are way too many choices. And lastly they did post a notice throughout advising that due to the rising cost of ingredients they were forced to increase their prices. That’s understandable, but they should have already had new menus made up with correct pricing rather than put pieces of geeen tape over old pricing and just hand write the new pricing on the tape. That is not professional looking, hopefully the new menus are being printed.

Would I recommend Arigato Sushi? Yea absolutely. We enjoyed it.

Food is good when you can get it. Call to get take out and told not making sushi at the moment (6: 30pm) and wouldn't be available until 9pm

Recommended for delicious Japanese food especially there spicy soup with soft tofu and the vegetable and chicken bento are so good, and the rolls

The service was wonderful and the food was good and fresh. The prices are a bit high. Clean restaurant and friendly environment.

Probably my new favorite restaurant. The Yaki Soba is amazing!

I didn't try it, but I saw the sushi being made and it looked really good

The food is delicious.when you can get it! My only complaint about this restaurant is that I never know when it's open. It has happened more than once that I've shown up for lunch during what are supposedly the open hours only to find it closed with no reason. I still eat here when I can, but I'd say about 50% of the time I wind up having to go somewhere else because they're not open with no explanation as to why.

Came in out of curiosity since you don't often see Japanese restaurants on power PEI and was blown away by it all.

It was like entering a restaurant in the Persona series, great atmosphere here.

The food was absolutely amazing, delicious from the first bite to last.

Definitely a new goto restaurant for me

Closed on Saturday despite apparently only being closed Sunday and Monday and no notice on their social media to prevent people from wasting their time and gas driving there. Looks like this restaurant is on the way out. Super disrespectful to customers.

Best sushi on the Island. Vast menu and everything is fresh and amazing. The candy sticks which are crab legs coated in a sweet sauce are not from this world. Next time I would buy 30 of them

We drove all the way to Summerside spending more than 30 minutes on the road.we got to arigato before 8 and they told us they already closed when the sign on the door says 9pm.

We are ready upset and this is not how you run a business

I believe it is the only Japanese cuisine with Bento serving in Summerside. Taste good and reasonable price.

Great food and service. Very clean and welcoming. It is very nice to have Sushi so close to home.

The service was friendly and attentive. The prices were very reasonable and the food was absolutely DELICIOUS! The chef very graciously sent us a bonus dish of crazy boy sushi and it was fabulous! So generous! What a wonderful experience!

Just awesome. Great food, great service. Good balance between price, quality and quantity. Highly recomended.

I’ve eaten a lot of sushi in my day and I have to tell you this is some of the best I’ve ever had. This sushi is SO fresh I can’t even explain how good it is. Once it’s gone I’m immediately craving more until the next time I can get my hands on it. My order is on the simple side I usually get an avocado roll, spicy crab roll and salmon maki. SO GOOD. I’m going to start changing my order because I want to try different things and I know it’ll be just as delicious. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK EVERYONE & THANK YOU!:)

Worst Japanese restaurant I've ever been to. Bad taste and expansive. The shrimp tempura has a strong artificial flavor

They are very busy having just opened the restaurant, however:

If they tell you the wait is an hour long, then wait. It is worth it. I love everything and they are trying their best as they are starting out.

Great food. The homely atmosphere is great for families who are looking to eat out at exotic restaurants. The price range is a little on the pricey side, but is worth every bang for your buck. For those who are allergic to shellfish. Please warn your server. I hope you enjoy this fabulous restaurant.