Popu Wa Asian Restaurant in Grande Prairie

10416 116 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4K5, Canada

★★★★☆
(147 reviews)
Categories: Sushi restaurant Asian restaurant Japanese restaurant

About

Popu Wa is Grande Prairie's newest and best sushi and Asian restaurant. Formerly known as Wa Sushi, Chef Sam has been serving delicious food to the community for over ten years. Enjoy fresh sushi, delicious noodles, bubble tea and frozen yogurt at Popu Wa, a re-imagined take on your favourites.

Website
popuwarestaurant.com
Address
10416 116 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4K5, Canada
Plus Code
55PR+94 Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
Time Zone
America/Edmonton

Business Hours

Monday
11:30 AM–8 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–8 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
11:30 AM–8 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–8 PM
Saturday
12–8 PM
Sunday
12–8 PM

Services

Service options
No-contact delivery Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Healthy options Small plates
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Dessert
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot

Photos

Reviews

4.0
★★★★☆
147 reviews

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★★★★★
November 30, 2024

For Grande Prairie the sushi was pretty good. I’d say on par with other sushi places, and it was actually a good price

★★★★★
September 3, 2024

Popuwa Sushi Restaurant is a true standout! the sushi is incredibly fresh and expertly crafted, with each roll offering a perfect balance of flavors. The creativity in their sushi presentation is impressive and adds to the overall dining experience. The ramen is equally exceptional, featuring a rich, flavorful broth and perfectly cooked noodles that are a real treat. The ambience is inviting and the service is top-notch-friendly, attentive, and professional. Every visit to popuwa sushi restaurant has been delightful experience. Highly recommend for anyone seeking outstanding sushi and ramen.

★★★★★
September 3, 2024

I recently dined at this sushi restaurant and was thoroughly impressed! The sushi was incredibly fresh, with each roll expertly prepared and beautifully presented. The flavors were vibrant and well-balanced, showcasing the chef’s skill and attention to detail. The ramen was equally fantastic, featuring a rich, flavorful broth and perfectly cooked noodles. The staff were friendly and attentive, ensuring a pleasant dining experience from start to finish. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, making it the perfect spot for a relaxing meal. Highly recommend for anyone who appreciates high-quality sushi and ramen!

★★★★★
September 3, 2024

I had an outstanding experience at this sushi restaurant! The sushi was incredibly fresh and expertly crafted, making each bite a delight. The variety of rolls was impressive, and the flavors were spot-on. The ramen noodles were equally impressive rich, flavorful broth with perfectly cooked noodles and tender toppings. The service was friendly and attentive, adding to the overall wonderful dining experience. I highly recommend this spot for anyone craving top notch sushi and ramen. Can’t wait to return!

September 2, 2024

I would not recommend this place it just felt cheap to be honest. I had ramen bubble tea and tariaki first of all the ramen was definitely just did not hit the spot and the bubble tea was so sweet and had so much sugar and the tariaki was differently frozen and was not good at all they took only 10 mins to give the food which is why it just didn't taste good. I will never come back to that place again

★★★★★
July 10, 2024

The first time I came here to eat, my boyfriend and I were looking for something different. We both ordered the Miso Beef Ramen and it was delicious. I have come back many times and it is delicious every single time. The staff are very friendly and treat me great. The restaurant itself is clean and has very nice decor. I definitely recommend coming here!

★★
May 31, 2024

Not impressed with my latest interaction with this restaurant. Last week and the week before, I ordered the Tuna Poke Bowl with added chicken. It was amazing. I phoned today to order the same thing, and the woman on the phone couldn’t understand what I was ordering. Instead of saying “just one moment” or “let me pass the phone to someone else”, the line just went quiet and after some time a new voice answered. He said “we can’t do chicken on the poke bowl” I said “oh, I ordered it last week. I just want to add chicken to the order”, he said “No. It’s not allowed.” I asked why. He said “If my boss found out, we would be fired. Whoever gave you chicken with your poke bowl shouldn’t have.” And they refused to accommodate the request. That’s too bad. I will just have to buy poke bowls for my family somewhere else from now on.

August 7, 2018

It should be noted I gave five stars on my first review however my second visit was not what I expected. First time I was served, unfortunately the second time the waitress came up to me told me look at the menu and order of the till. I was confused and frankly upset if I’m gonna pay $60 for dinner I expect to be served. The quality of the food is still good except this time I didn’t eat there. I don’t do $60 fast food. Sorry Sam maybe you should re-think your business model.

★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Pretty terrible to average. Flavourless wasabi & skimpy on the ginger despite asking for extra

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Great place to eat, food was amazing and a great price for what you get. Love the authentic atmosphere they made

★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Good sushi but closes too early and wont answer the phone after 8

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Some of the best sushi in town, and amazing service!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Absolutely love this place. I always get the kimchi its my favorite The service is so amazing everyone is always so friendly, the food is pretty good as well Food

June 22, 2024

I dont think I ever had this bad sushi ever in my life...although I wouldnt even call it sushi. Just awful taste overall. Very disappointed.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Always friendly staff willing to help. Food is amazing and their new drink is super tasty

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Great food

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

I always buy here every week, and I noticed that the woman who worked here was always the same woman, which I didn t realize until we became close. She is super kind and very approachable, and she makes sushi quickly. I like that she always smiles. Even though there were only two people working and it was busy, she managed it well.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

I always buy here twice or thrice every week. I always call before I order; I like their service, especially this tall guy and the woman with blonde hair. They make my sushi very fast, and it s very yummy! Their party tray is really good for occasions!

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

I love ordering here! Me and my son order the favourite combo and it s perfect for us! Every time I go in I get FANTASTIC service, and AMAZING food!! Thank you to all your staff for the wonderful work you do! Will continue to sometime and time again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

This was a good place to get fast sushi yummmm

February 22, 2024

I have to eat gluten free. Thats difficult when the serving staff dont speak fluent English and cant understand me. I asked them if the sauce in the Saskatoon roll contained any wheat they they looked at me silent and confused, so I repeated and repeated and explained my sensitivity. Eventually, they just said yes meaning contains wheat I assumed so I said Okay, Ill just order ____ and _____ then forgoing the Saskatoon roll. That wasnt understood either, I guess, because the Saskatoon roll came and I was so hungry, I just ate it. Now Im going to ache in my joints. I was surprised that then a 3rd dish got presented to me. Instead of taking off the Saskatoon roll like I asked for, they gave me all 3 mentioned dishes. I wasnt charged thankfully, but I think there is a serious language barrier here. Friendly staff, but thats irrelevant if you cant converse with them.

February 22, 2024

My kids wanted sushi, noodles,steamed bun and chicken wings for lunch. My daughters bf wanted Ramen noodles which the pic looked delish with beef. They said no beef ran out, so he got a bowl less then half full of noodles in brown water with one piece of pork in it and no flavor. Youngest wanted steamed bun and they also said ran out of that. The chicken wings came in one big battered clump and I said this is not what I was expecting, his reply was my friend in the back doesnt really work here and doesnt usually cook. The sushi were as around as a nickle. Definitely cant communicate with them as they sticking translating app in my face. Never going back . Waste of almost 100$.. I asked for plum sauce for my spring roll and they didnt know what I was talking about. Had to go up and ask for cutlery, all wooden. Almost 2hrs until we got our order that the they brought put 1at a time. I DO NOT recommend this place, zero stars!

★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

It had been a few years since I came to this restaurant. Had a not so great experience last time. Decided to give it another try. It was worse than the reason I stopped coming here. The sushi rice did not taste like sushi rice. It tasted like days old rice that was stale. Couldnt even taste the vinegar. Got a platter. Cant remember the name of the one with the cream cheese, but, so much cream cheese. It was a $30 plate dine in that got fed to the dog. I love sushi, even cheap sushi, looking at you Edo for ruining that.. This was a very disappointing experience.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The wife and I were looking for Poke bowls or Chirashi Don, so I stopped in here. Although they had not made a salmon or tuna poke before, both the host and sushi chef were extremely charming, accomodating, and so nice. They ended up making us to fabulous Pokes, one with salmon and one with mixed seafood. We couldn t be happier and truly enjoyed the service and the food. We will be back for sure! Also their Wednesday wing special was delicious!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing food. The service was very friendly and fast

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

such great service and delicious food!!! We love going there for lunch :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best sushi intown! Local and hand rolled

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We love it hear we wont go anywhere else in town

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best gyoza in town, nice quiet place.

December 22, 2023

Don t want to go there anymore

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This place is so yummy! Definitely recommend!

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The Ramen was inedible, Oyako don no flavour couldnt even finish the food :( Our table wasnt wiped and sticky

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I have never experienced such amazing customer service, such kind staff and the food is to die for! Great people, great attitude, great food Kid-friendliness: It is the perfect family place

December 22, 2023

Been sick for a few days wanted to pick up a big bowl of soup this is what i got when i called back to complain they said thats what they normaly give. I do not recommend this place if you are looking to get your moneys worth

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I like price, but the rolls were falling apart and they looked completely different than in the picture. Tastes good.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Love it there! Employees are always kind and the food is always fresh and good.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good sushi, not a lot of variety.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I dont like sushi, but I love vegetable tempura! This place is hands down my go to! The staff are so nice and friendly. They even accommodate me when I only want certain veggies . It also tastes amazing each time!

★★★★
December 22, 2022

The people that work at this place are amazing, customer service was the best Ive ever had. I enjoyed that the owners engaged in small talk, however when I tried their bubble tea the first time the tapioca was not to my liking and the second time the tapioca was hard in the center, my first assumption was that the tapioca wasnt prepared accurately, but over all I enjoyed ever second spent in this restaurant.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

been here a few times, the only sushi place I go when I am up in Grande Prairie. Amazing sushi.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Monday Special: California Roll 16pcs for $9.99. Best sushi in town.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Amazing food! Highly recommend

December 22, 2022

I ordered their most popular Ramen and Alaskan rolls. The rolls were tiny the salmon was paper thin. The Ramen was unedible! This place makes very cheap food for a very high price. Stay away.

December 22, 2021

Ordered 3 different kinds of rolls. All of them bland and mushy. The tuna roll stank of old fish so bad. Just threw 30$ worth of sushi in the garbage. Maybe they were having a bad day. Wouldnt recommend

★★★
December 22, 2021

The reason I give 3 stars... havent tried the food. I delivered it.. but it smelled soo goood

December 22, 2021

Who cooked the rice?tasted like 5 days old..and didnt put anything.They have to put sugar and vinegar.too much rice small salmon. Shame on you.

★★
December 22, 2021

Ordered salad rolls. For $5 got one salad roll which isnt so bad but it had one single shrimp split in half between the two halves. Came with sweet chili sauce rather than the typical hoisin peanut sauce. No vermicelli noodles. Overall edible but not great. Wonton soup extremely bland. Glad I asked for soy sauce to give it some taste. Im 100% sure the wontons are the frozen chicken cilantro wontons from Costco as they look exactly the same and taste heavily of cilantro. Are clearly not pork. They were mushy and overall not good. Waste of $14. Should have gotten Edo Japan or something.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Only place I buy my sushi. LOVE them

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Really good sushi, definitely a return visit earned.

December 22, 2021

Very rude customer service!!! not coming back at all

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Editing to update my review: The food has gotten a lot better. Really enjoy for take out.

★★★
December 22, 2021

I wasnt a fan of the spring rolls, not alot of veggies in them, mostly some sort of meat....but i didnt order a meat spring roll. And the tempura sauce tastes vinegary. The tempura itself was good though.

Local Guide
December 22, 2021

I am still recovering from the sushi I ordered and ate two times this week. Both times it gave me food poisoning. Where I had to literally run to the bathroom and hold a garbage can over my knees. The eel was definitely disgusting yesterday, and no where near fresh I didn t even eat the second piece. The rest of it tasted off too (dynamite and California). So disappointed as I ve followed this restaurant since it was in the mall as sams sushi. Will not be coming back nor will I continue to bring friends and family here.

December 22, 2021

Some of the worst sushi we have had. Rice was wet and unflavored, no sashimi and top it off the worst customer service from the owner or chef man. Soto is the place to go to in town.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

This place is close to my work, so I often order take out for lunch. Food is always great and fresh. Service is fast and friendly !

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Always tasty and always friendly. Been going here since they opened and never have been disappointed. My sons first sushi date was here

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great sushi, great service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great sushi. Excellent atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Food was great and service was very good as well

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Friendly staff good service decent food.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

When they say sushi they mean it. No sashimi to be found here. Just rolls, some tempura and thats it. Surprisingly flavorless.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Philly roll is the best for me

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Best sushi in Grande Prairie hands down. Never disappointed and the service is also great.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Had there Thursday 9.99 special it was fantastic and fresh

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

For a quick bite to go. This is the place. Different selections from most Japanese restaurants. Friendly staff members that are willing to assist. Lots to choose from, so worth it.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Best sushi in town, bar none!!!

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Was disappointed because I was there for 25 minutes and didnt get my food. Had to ask for a refund otherwise I was going to be late back to work. I remember the last time I went there which was probably 4 years ago and I seemed to have an issue then taking a long time to get my food. If I come here again I will do it when Inhave more time to wait.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Consistently good food and service.

Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Very bad

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Best sushi in town..puts prairie sushi to shame

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Nice little sushi place.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Had some good sushi at a very reasonable price. Staff was helpful and courteous. The food came quickly but not all at the same time. Its a fairly fast and casual restaurant. Its a good place to grab some lunch

Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Placed a number of orders here in the past with minimal issues. Placed order tonight, was missing two whole rolls and prawns weren t cleaned. Staff argued and played the blame game and didn t offer to rectify the situation at all. Won t be ordering from here again. Best sushi in town alright, but it s a terrible category on Grande Prairie anyho

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Ive tried every other sushi place in town and no other place makes sushi as delicious as this one. The philli rolls are flavourful and the soy sauce has extra ingredients to make it not as salty as every other place in town.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

One of the best sushi places in town

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Avocado and California roll is my favourite. During peak hours just a little wait but worth it. Cool and refreshing ambiance...

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Delicious sushi, and the owner is charming and passionate!

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Friendly, inviting staff. Delicious sushi!!

★★★★
December 22, 2018

Great food, reasonable price.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Not real crab bust Sill good price good sushi

★★★
December 22, 2018

Place was better with previous owner they are chincy with soy sauce

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Low quality like Edo. Tokyo express or Tokyo ichiban are far better.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Some of the best sushi in town. The rolls are consistently good and fresh.

★★★★★
December 22, 2017

Absolutely the best sushi in town, and extremely friendly staff. It is definitely worth branching out of youre comfort zone to try the different sushi rolls.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

The sign inside says best sushi in town and it really is. The staff are super friendly and always willing to give suggestions and help you find a delicious roll. All the sushi is delicious and the sides are good too. Service is fantastic.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Decent food at very fair prices. Fried chicken plate, in particular, was good.

★★★★★
December 22, 2017

Not only delicious but the service is amazing!

★★
December 22, 2017

The place is tiny and not very clean. There were only 2 other people eating when we walked in but most all the tables were dirty and not cleaned up after previous customers and they were still not cleaned up after we finished and left. It is not restaurant style, so you have to order and pay up front and then they bring the food to you. One plus is the food was made really fast and it was decent. Not a big portion though. The price isnt the best for the amount you get and quality. One thing I noticed that irked me was that the only two ladies that were working there and made our sushi, right after one of them brought our food, they both sat down at one of the tables and starting eating their lunch as if they were customers. I wanted to up and order more sushi and ask for sides but they were busy eating themselves and I didnt want to interrupt. Thought it wasnt the best customer service. I probably would not recommend to friends

Local Guide
December 22, 2017

I have tried restaurants from many different areas of the country and, so far, this place is the worst, no offense if you like it. The rice isnt good, the fish isnt tasty, the plate I had was really small (ok for price though).

December 22, 2017

I would give absolutely no stars if I was able to. This place served the worst sushi I have ever eaten, and at a price tag that should be considered highway robbery considering the quality. The tuna in the Spicy Tuna Rolls was from a can. The BBQ Pork Buns were microwaved and not steamed as they are meant to be. The Tuna Tataki was not sliced thin, but in huge chunks, and over cooked. Exceptionally disappointed!

★★★★★
December 22, 2017

For some reason this place serves my favorite California rolls ever. The staff have always been extremely friendly.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Descent. Went three times

★★★★★
December 22, 2016

Yummy!

★★★★★
December 22, 2016

Delicious, my go to sushi place. Always friendly and they deliver

Local Guide
December 22, 2016

Way to casual...overpriced sushi imo. Since when is a california roll 5 bucks? No sashimi on menu. No nigiri on menu, guess being from the coast Ive been spoiled. Dont even have a miso soup price on menu.

★★★★★
December 22, 2015

Great sushi and great price, friendly staff too

★★★★★
December 22, 2015

Great food, and great staff, one of my favorite lunch spots

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2015

I always love Wa Sushi. Its not fancy, but tastes great and doesnt have the fancy price tag either. The owner is a really nice person as well!