Van-Ya is one of those non-descript Japanese restaurants that you could pass by without even realizing it. Actually, I’m pretty sure that I’ve passed by this restaurant many times without batting an eye. Since it’s located on a side street off of Kingsway, that’s not too surprising.
I have been there since I was a student 20 years ago, at that time not too many Japanese restaurant which was operated by Japanese chef, this is it. Today I visit again, not disappointed, food is still traditional & the taste is good, service is good too, the only thing that change is the chef, much more younger.
Raymond's Sushi Adventures
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Standing as a true testament to time is Van-Ya, an authentic Japanese restaurant located just off of Kingsway near Joyce-Collingwood Station. Van-Ya first opened its doors in 1988 and has received many positive reviews from various Vancouver food bloggers, prompting me to visit the restaurant myself. Somehow, my entire family ended up tagging along. We were lucky enough to see the Skytrain break down once again and get caught in the traffic jam that ensued.
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