Nicola sushi restaurant - Merritt

I went to the restaurant on a Saturday night and could only secure a reservation for 8:30 (make sure to call before Friday). Even at 8:30, the restaurant was still very busy.

In my opinion, this restaurant is top notch! I dined with a small group and the service was both personal and professional, with the staff being very attentive.

I always wondered if this place would be good or not. It turned out to be a big success.

Nicola Sushi is pretty average but is in a handy location near the highway in Merritt. I ordered rice with my sashimi and got hot plain rice rather than sushi rice and that was disappointing. The restaurant interior is bland and windows are minimal. The waitress on a Sunday night at 8:30 pm was not terribly welcoming and acted a bit like we were an inconvenience in her night. All in all, if you're craving sushi and passing through Merritt it's worth a stop.

Prices are great. Food tasted good. Wasn't sure what to expect as it always seems so quiet inside and how fresh food would be as a result....but it seemed good! we will definitely be trying again soon and be adding it to our takeout choices.