I decided to go all out and ordered the Chef’s 9-piece Nigiri Special ($36), featuring mostly premium fish from Japan or the West Coast. There was Aji, Kanpachi, Sake (King Salmon), Maguro (Red Tuna), Ikura, Tako, Kimme, Madai, and most preciously, Uni from Hokkaido. As they were selling the Uni $10 a piece on its own, I found this set a pretty good deal. Everything tasted fantastic – fresh and delicate, and the temperature and consistency were perfect. This was the first sushi meal that I’ve found comparable to the ones I had in Japan since I visited Japan last November.
This is place is a non descript little hole in the wall restaurant in a small strip mall. Don't let this dissuade you from checking this place out, we did this past June.
The sashimi is one of the freshest that I have had in the lower mainland outside of Japan.
They offer sashimi that some other places likely won't have available and prices will reflect that.
We had assorted sashimi, a coupe of rolls, chicken karrage, assorted tempura and the chicken teriyaki. Sashimi was a standout as well as the tempura. Batter was light and wasn't greasy.
Food 4.5
Service 4.0
Ambiance 3.0
Pricey
Would come back if in the neighbourhood and was craving some super fresh sashimi like we have had in Japan.
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This restaurant is decorated nicely inside, but isn't too big. I'd recommend making reservations. It was cool that the server came by with an iPad to show is what the specials of the day were and how much it was.
The food came out quickly. We ended up getting one of the specials, which was the tamago with unagi inside. The unagi didn't have the typical unagi flavour but it was still good. We also ordered beef tongue, chirashi don and some nigiri. The beef tongue is cooked on the table using a hot stone plate. It came with this liquid that I think was white radish puree with salt. Whatever it was, it tasted good with the beef tongue. I thought it was pretty worth the price too. The chirashi don was beautifully presented and came with pickled veggies and miso soup. The pickled veggies didn't taste very pickled to me and actually was white bland. The chirashi don itself had a good variety of fish and tasted fresh. My favourite was the ika. It wasn't too chewy and tasted really good. Chopped scallop was also really good too.
Overall, the presentation of food is better than your typical sushi restaurant. The fish was fresh and all the food was yummy. The food here is a bit pricier for some items. But it is still reasonable considering their quality. Service is good too. It feels welcoming and it's an open space where you can see the sushi chefs. Definitely a place worth trying. If I was around this area, I wouldn't mind coming back.
Also one more thing: I really liked their tea (: Not your usual tea that you get in a sushi restaurant.
Very classic and traditional Japanese cuisine. Strongly recommended who truly loves Japanese food in Japanese style. The food is so fine, and always make me feel touchy and happy afterward. I truly understand the meaning of the chief's love and effort in the dish, such exaggeration only exist in manga or TV drama. I cannot express how much I love to dine here. It is truly my No1 restaurant in my heart.
Good sushi/ sashimi place. Prompt service. Expect a long wait at peak hours. Chinese establishment. Generally ok surroundings but the decor is getting worn by inconsiderate customer.
All the fish we ordered were good quality though smaller sized. The ikura was notably thin. Uni was brightly coloured and shiny.
They do have daily special fish, some from Japan, which sounds quite interesting, but were sold out by the time (7:45 pm) we ordered. Suggest reserving a table at an earlier time for best selection.
More sushi! This time I went to Kiriri, an authentic sushi restaurant near the Garden City plaza in Richmond. Salmon ochazuke: ~$6. Ochazuke is a Japanese dish made by pouring tea over cooked rice. The tea had a savoury taste — possibly green tea containing dashi stock. It was an interesting dish — it was my first time trying ochazuke and I thought it was worth trying. I got salmon with the ochazuke, which had a really strong and nice smoky flavour. It was quite filling as well.
Not really a great interior like the Japanese restaurants in Vancouver, but foods here are really authentic. The lunch sets are a bit more expensive than other Japanese cuisine in Richmond, but they are more unique as well. Especially the Kaiseki set, I don't think anywhere else in Vancouver serves that.
Small boutique Japanese restaurant with fairly authentic Japanese decor. Food is a bit on the pricey side, but with good quality.
Had the black cod don, unagi don, with the agedashi tofu as starters. Overall the food quality is similar to those in Japan, but those used to Canadian food portions may find the sizes a bit small.
It's not bad but in that price range, I rather do sushi Hachi in richmond or taka's in white rock or ajisai in vancouver. Those have better quality if I were to pay that much.
I've been exploring Richmond more often recently and my friend recommended this Japanese Sushi restaurant on Garden City & Blundell Road. I brought my mom and bro with me to give this place a try for dinner. When we first stepped in, we were the first customers to be seated for dinner. From first impression the interior didn't wow me and the fact that the whole restaurant was completely empty..I was quite skeptical regarding how good the food may be. We were given a table that had a "reservation" sign on it so my first thought was..."are they just placing these signs on the tables to make it seem like people will eventually come....?" ANYWAYS, after we ordered our food, more people started to show up so the whole fear factor of this place may potentially be horrible just decreased a tiny bit. By the time our food arrived, majority of the tables were already filled, so I was like OH GOD, we are not the only ones!
I've been exploring Richmond more often recently and my friend recommended this Japanese Sushi restaurant on Garden City & Blundell Road. I brought my mom and bro with me to give this place a try for dinner. When we first stepped in, we were the first customers to be seated for dinner. From first impression the interior didn't wow me and the fact that the whole restaurant was completely empty..I was quite skeptical regarding how good the food may be. We were given a table that had a "reservation" sign on it so my first thought was..."are they just placing these signs on the tables to make it seem like people will eventually come....?" ANYWAYS, after we ordered our food, more people started to show up so the whole fear factor of this place may potentially be horrible just decreased a tiny bit. By the time our food arrived, majority of the tables were already filled, so I was like OH GOD, we are not the only ones!
Premeditated Gluttony
+3.5
Definitely one of the better creative Japanese restaurants in Richmond. Great if you don't want to venture into Vancouver. Also has one of the better sake selections in Richmond.
Kiriri, happy to have found you. It's really difficult to find real authentic Japanese food in Vancouver. People are used to huge portions which is never the case when you dine in Japan. I'm glad the food was tasty, fresh and well presented. Guess if you want "value for money" , Momo sushi will be a better option. I think the food quality is very good here but the restaurant can do with a bit of renovation upgrade to match with its food quality.
Went with some girlfriends, ordered almost all the rolls off the page (we shared family style). It looked very pretty, but the flavour and textures seemed all the same, no matter what creative name they were called. Nothing crunchy, extra spicy etc. That being said, the service was top, and the blk sesame creme brûlée was spectacular presentation. Decor modern, parking something to be desired.
For all those people who like cheap, mass produced all-you-can eat sushi, this place is NOT for you. For those looking for quality food and service and who dont mind paying for it keep reading. I am Japanese Canadian and this place is authentic and delicious. The portions may be considered "small" but in Japanese cuisine you are meant to savor every bite. If you order the right mix of dishes u will leave happy and satisfied.
Service was great. Fresh oysters were great. Uni sashimi was very sweet. Chirashi Don was very fun to eat and lots of fresh fish. Ebi tempura dinner box was great as well. Highly recommended and will come again.
Top Notch, Fresh, and Seasonal Japanese Cuisine. I came to this restaurant last week and it was my first experience. First of all, I must say that the food is exceptional. All of their food is extremely fresh, you can tell by the taste and appearance alone. I'd like to think I have a very discerning palate, having eaten all kinds of cuisine, and Japanese being in my top 3. This restaurant competes with the best of the Lower Mainland, I'm talking the likes of places like Miku and Tojo's, based on its core food quality component. Definitely a hidden gem of Richmond. What I will agree upon with a few of the fellow posters is that they could work on their service, as it is the only separation from them leading the pack.
Yummy!. I enjoyed the food, the service, the experience, everything! Their food is so good! Sashimi is really fresh, and I really like their black sesame creme brulee!
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Certainly one of the best Japanese restaurants in Vancouver. Just a comment from a Japanese guy on this fabulous restaurant.
I have tried almost everything on their dinner menu except some special/seasonal items. In my opinion none of the dishes in their menu are bad/mediocre. However, I do understand some customers would complain that some dishes are either a little too salty or too plain.
It is like half-izakaya depending on occasions and customers; I would appreciate it if they carried more different sake as sometimes I go there just for some drink, and I love sake.
The fish/seafood in their daily special is always fresh and fatty. During my last visit, I was amazed how tender and fatty their saba from Japan was.
Their special rolls are all colourful and flavourful, not to mention they are all delicious. I personally prefer their "regular" sushi as I like to enjoy flavour of individual ingredient.
Last but not least, I strongly encourage you to try their dessert if you are hesitating whether to order one; they are amazing and go very well with the tea.
Some people compares Kiriri with other Japanese restaurants saying it's too expensive. You cannot compare it with some AYCE or inexpensive Chinese-owned Japanese restaurants; completely different level. If you are looking for good Sushi, good Japanese food in Richmond, Kiriri is the one.
The food was great, but really pricy for the amount of food you get. Their Kobe beef was delicious, but sukiyaki was too sweet. Overall great, just pricy.
Menu prices have changed. Sushi is good but pricey. Ordered 2 spider rolls, 1 west coast roll and 8 pcs toro which came to $65 excluding tip. Toro was fresh.
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Taste of Japan. I agree with what most are saying about this place: tucked away, hidden gem, good food, not cheap.
Was itching for some Japanese and have always wanted to try this place. Here's what we ordered (for two people):
Hamachi sashimi
Toro sashimi
Saba nigiri x2
Ikura nigiri x2
Unagi nigiri x2
Natto roll
Spicy scallop roll
So wasn't cheap as you can see - about double what you would pay elsewhere with the mainstream Japanese restaurants. But I have to admit, the food was pretty good. The sashimi was fresh, not frozen like you would normally get at some of the AYCE places. Loved that they have natto roll - not something you see with mainstream places.
Staff appear to be all Japanese (at least from what I could see, from serving staff, to manager, to sushi bar) and the service was great. Place was clean, the tables aren't squished together and you aren't bumping elbows with other patrons.
Would I go back? You bet I would! Next time I might try their noodles as I want to see how their soup is.
GOOD Sushi. Stopped in here for a quik-lunch and was impressed with food freshness, quality and presentation.
Ordered Chirashi Don and it was tasty. Also - their soy sauce is higher quality than most places
Hidden Kiriri. Decided it was time to find a new local sushi restaurant.
After a quick look on Urbanspoon, decided on "Kiriri" which is in Richmond. First off, although it has a Blundell Road address the restaurant actually faces Garden City. It's in a small strip mall at the corner of Blundell & Garden City (south west corner). It's the last space in the row of stores at the south end.
I can't agree enough with many of the fellow reviewers. It is a small simple place. The food was good, fresh and well presented. Love the selection of stoneware serving plates & dishes. We shared a Chirashi . . fresh and beautifully served plus a couple of deluxe rolls, both excellent done just right. Although it is a tick more expensive than your run of the mill sushi place ($46 for the above) it's also a couple steps above those sort of places. Thumbs Up!!
Hidden jem. It's easy to miss this fantastic Japanese restaurant as it's hidden in a skivvy looking strip mall in Richmond. The sushi isn't cheap - if you're looking for quantity you're better off at the numerous AYCE places - but if you're looking for a good value on authentic, really well prepared fish - it is worth the effort of seeking out this out of the way spot. The staff is actually Japanese - not common in Richmond where many of the "Japanese" restaurants are owned/staffed by Chinese and Koreans - not that there's anything wrong with that, if you like spicy sushi with Korean hot sauce and the sweet overtones of Cantonese food in your chicken karaage - power to you :)
I put together a sushi assortment for lunch with some input from the sushi chef and every piece of nigiri was incredible - the temperature and the texture of the fish is fantastic and it is prepared insanely well - the hamachi was cut with what looked like a hundred little squares and just melted onto my tongue.
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Wow. This place was really good. I ended ordering all sushi, sashimi and not any hot food this round. The sushi was really good. The rice and seaweed combination is one of the best I've had. Not to vinegary and the rice not too hard. The food tasted very fresh and there was lots of flavor. I found the chopped scallop roll to be blander than I expect it, but nonetheless it was still good. The merugai was really good. It had good crunch and sweetness. The chirashi was good too. I tried their western roll, which is suppose to be one of the more popular roll. Ot was good, but not great. Service was good and I love the smell of their green tea. I did find the price to be on the higher end, which surprised me for a place in Richmond. Their Chirashi was one of the most expensive ones in town ($20). The portion is adequate. The atmosphere and decor is definitely nothing to discuss about. Very simple with little to no decorations. Better lighting can definitely spice this place up. Overall experience: thumb's up
Good stuff!. Hidden and tucked away but Im glad I found this joint! I think I found my new favourite japanese eatery:) Good rolls and I love the teriyaki beef.
Creative and Authentic. This is one of those hidden gems as it's tucked away in the not-as-well-traveled intersection of Blundell and Garden City. Kiriri is a nice deviation from your standard Japanese fare in the GVRD. Their creative use of ingredients ensure you never get bored throughout your dining experience. They have a great menu selection and awesome plating. Highly recommend going at lunch to try their "omakase" for $20.
Delecious, inventive and outrageously fresh, kiriri succeeds on every level for the knowledgeable sushi lover. I loved my first experience so much i went back 48 hours later. Worth the drive from yaletown. What chef Tak (of Wabisabi fame) lacks in atmosphere, he absolutely makes up for in one of the best omakase experiences i've had in recent memory. Don't miss this gem!
This place is great! I came for lunch and ordered the chicken karaage and spider roll. Both were quite good. But the servers here were awesome, especially for lunch time. Very communicative, and helpful in ordering as I didn't know their menu too well. Will come back!
Pricy but worth the try. Really fresh food.
Great to have places like this out of no where ^^
Great hidden treasure
Raymond's Sushi Adventures
+4.5
In the midst of my search, I was hungry for lunch so I went to Kiriri Japanese Cuisine & Sushi Bar. Kiriri is run by Japanese servers and Japanese chefs, and is frequented by both Japanese and Chinese customers. It was funny to hear the diners sitting next to me muttering about how high the prices were, but in my personal opinion, the prices were justified. I ordered the Kaiseki Lunch Set, which takes approximately 20 minutes to prepare, as well as the Starter Tempura, which would help me pass some time as I waited for my lunch set.
It always seemed like one of those places where the offerings were "limited" but the food was well done. I went for their kaiseki special ($23). The scallop roll arrived and I was a little surprised to see the soy bean sheet wrap. The wrap added colour to the plate, and th
Tomorrow, I am leaving for a three week trip in Asia. I’ll be in Beijing, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok so get excited for the food blogging thats about to come your way! So today, my friends and I went to lunch since it would be what is my last meal in Vancouver for three weeks. This later turned out to be untrue, as my mom and I went to Takeya for dinner. Anyway, my friends let me choose where I’d like to have lunch so we settled with Kiriri. Kiriri is a more authentic Japanese restaurant in my neighbourhood. It’s Japanese-operated so that must account for something! If it were cheaper, I’d head here every day for lunch since it is within walking distance from my house. Kiriri is in a strip mall across from Garden City Plaza at the corner of Blundell and Garden City. It’s tucked away at the end, among a random variety of businesses. Beware that they are closed on Mondays. My favourite part of Kiriri is the decor. The tables are a gorgeous earthy finish and each is set with care
Very satisfied. Traditional Japanese sushi with a slight twist. One of my favourite sushi bars, along with Ajisai Sushi Bar! Highly recommended by Hippo!
One of the many days during my Vancouver trip, my cousin Fiona took us all out to lunch near by her house at Kiriri Japanese Cuisine. From what I gather it's not a very well-known spot, but she loves it for it's authentic Japanese fare and fresh fish. But on top of that, she praised about a cute Kaiseki Set that is served there. At the time I had never had a Kaiseki before, so it was definitely a treat for me! :)
The first one was a very intricate combo with assorted sashimi and tempura, plain udon, a piece of inarizushi and futomaki, grilled salmon, and sansai soup (~$12). There was one piece of salmon, one red snapper, and two pieces of tuna sashimi.
Our weekday lunch adventure today landed us at Kiriri on Garden City, less than 10 minutes away from our place. My sister and I headed there on our day off for their famous kaiseki lunch set. We were both surprised that we haven't discovered this restaurant earlier. Based on the 2 lunch sets we ordered, Kiriri is definitely an authentic Japanese restaurant and we are happy we dropped by. Black Cod lunch set The grilled black cod lunch set $10 came with rice, miso soup, kobachi, and a side of pickles. Miso soup The black cod was lightly marinated, reserving most of its natural flavour. It was nicely grilled as it was slightly charred with crispy skin, and the meat was very flakey and tender. Kobachi or a small bowl of wild vegetables in a light dashi broth. It tasted very healthy, refreshing and the broth was not overly salty. pickles Kaiseki set This is what we came for, the exciting kaiseki set, $23 which comes with s
I tend to always be a skeptic when it comes to trying newly opened restaurants. I think its the fact that you feel like your a test subject and the result of the test is either going to be very good or a not so good experience. To be honest, I don’t like
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I am on this awesome roll with finding authentic Japanese restaurants. After Tokyo Theme and Kishimoto , my new favorite Japanese spot in Richmond is now Kiriri Japanese Cuisine. First time I visited, I went for lunch with my sister. I ordered their chef's lunch special at $24. The lunch set came with 10 components including the so very awesome black sesame creme brûlée dessert. This was definitely worth the price if you feel like spoiling yourself. The lunch set had cold dishes like tuna, salmon and tai sashimi , cucumber sunomono , tuna stack with mangos, egg and abalone sushi. The warm components were clam soup , grilled black cod , and taro balls in meat sauce . The black cod was my favorite. It had a sweet caramelized sauce, the skin was nicely grilled, and the meat tasted very buttery. My sister had the Age-Udon set. Deep fried udon anyone? This was a cool lunch set, it had a clear and clean mushroom soup that my sister just poured on top of the deep fried udon and at
Nelson @ Richmond: This is a tiny Japanese restaurant opened by a Japanese owner. We went for lunch with Kitty's cousin Fiona and we ordered the Kaiseki, a tasting menu of sorts. It includes sashimi, clear soup, appetizer, sunomono, kobachi, grilled fish, deep fried or simmered dish, sushi, pickles, sweets. A very generic description, so I'm guess it changes day-to-day. It comes out on a giant tray with a lot of small dishes. The top left has a giant structure and it turns out there are dishes inside - 3 layers to be exact. We only discovered two layers at first and then when we discovered the third layer it was a pleasant surprise. The top layer had some clam like seafood on the skewer with egg and some eel and fish egg sushi (the base layer was some sort of eggy cake). The egg was really surprisingly sweet. The next picture shows the second layer, which includes fresh pieces of sashimi that unlike most places was at room temperature. Very fresh. A finally the surprise third layer
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