{"id":"sushi-edmonton-2026","name":"Best Sushi in Edmonton","category":"Sushi","location":{"city":"Edmonton","province":"Alberta","country":"Canada"},"canonical_url":"https://bests.ca/best/sushi/in/edmonton","publication_type":"algorithmic","methodology_version":"sushi-v4","evidence_cutoff_at":"2026-08-21T08:00:00.000Z","published_at":"2026-08-21T08:00:00.000Z","maximum_positions":3,"positions_published":3,"positions":[{"rank":1,"entity":"Moonga Sashimi","entity_type":"Organization","descriptor":"Sashimi- and omakase-focused restaurant at 10903 23 Avenue NW","best_for":"A specialist chef-led sashimi or omakase experience","why_it_ranks":"Moonga leads for a tightly resolved specialist format and strong recurring local evidence around sashimi and omakase rather than a broad fusion menu. Anecdotes and visual presentation are capped. Confirm the current chef, course, price, species, origin, allergy limits, cancellation policy and public-health record directly.","decision_notes":["Specialist sashimi focus","Omakase route","Exact south Edmonton location"],"profile_url":"https://bests.ca/best/sushi/in/edmonton/profile/moonga-sashimi-edmonton","verification_url":"https://bests.ca/verify/sushi-edmonton-2026/moonga-sashimi-edmonton","bests_score":null,"confidence":null,"proof_index":null,"consensus":null},{"rank":2,"entity":"Sushi Wasabi","entity_type":"Organization","descriptor":"Independent traditional sushi restaurant at 5714 111 Street NW","best_for":"Traditional nigiri and sashimi in a quiet neighbourhood format","why_it_ranks":"Sushi Wasabi ranks second through unusually persistent identity-resolved local evidence around traditional nigiri and sashimi, with a stable exact location and direct telephone contact. It has limited first-party web disclosure, which constrains confidence. Verify current hours, menu, pricing, allergy handling, accessibility and health record by phone.","decision_notes":["Traditional neighbourhood format","Persistent local corroboration","Confidence limited by web disclosure"],"profile_url":"https://bests.ca/best/sushi/in/edmonton/profile/sushi-wasabi-edmonton","verification_url":"https://bests.ca/verify/sushi-edmonton-2026/sushi-wasabi-edmonton","bests_score":null,"confidence":null,"proof_index":null,"consensus":null},{"rank":3,"entity":"Japonais Bistro — Jasper Avenue","entity_type":"Organization","descriptor":"Modern Japanese restaurant at 11806 Jasper Avenue","best_for":"Groups wanting sushi, sashimi, rolls and a broader modern Japanese menu","why_it_ranks":"Japonais Jasper earns third for exact branch resolution, current menu and ordering routes, broad service hours and direct reservation rules. Windermere evidence is not pooled. Confirm species and sourcing, raw-food and allergy needs, current prices, accessibility and exact-branch inspection history.","decision_notes":["Exact Jasper branch","Broad menu and service hours","Clear reservation rule"],"profile_url":"https://bests.ca/best/sushi/in/edmonton/profile/japonais-jasper-edmonton","verification_url":"https://bests.ca/verify/sushi-edmonton-2026/japonais-jasper-edmonton","bests_score":null,"confidence":null,"proof_index":null,"consensus":null}],"interpretation":"Null metrics have not been published. A Bests list may contain fewer than three positions when the evidence gate does not support another entry."}