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Guu With Garlic
87/100 (3206 ratings)
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"Great food, open late, busy place, good service, boisterous & fun atmosphere. If you are looking for a quiet dinner, this is not the place for you...."
Cheryl Chan
"This place is lovely! I honestly don't remember much about the food- I just remember that I ended up here on Halloween with my ex and we had a great..."
Jen
"To start off, the restaurant can get pretty busy so reservations would be recommended.Like many Japanese Izakayas, Guu with Garlic caters a..."
B & E
"The wait time for Friday night at 10pm was about 45 minutes. I completely understand why they are so busy - the food is amazing! My favourites are..."
Ara
"Japanese tapas at its best. Beef tongue, beef yaki udon, pork belly, salmon carpaccio are the must-order items. Have beer or sake to complement the..."
Jopy S.
"Prepare yourself for some sick eats. The cow sacrificed for our beef tataki and beef tongue was well worthy. The oden had a deliciously light broth..."
Airball
"Holy, the food here is so good!!! My favourites are the scallop mayo pizza and the una-meshi. The service is very prompt and courteous. Staff are..."
Van Vo
"Really good and nice portions ! It was always perfect. One of my favorite Indian. A lot of choice in the vegetarian dishes. I would recommend it for..."
Sarahdelguste
"It was my first time eating at this particular Guu. Overall, it was quite enjoyable. The menu was easy to read, witn both staples and specials...."
JT
"I am absolutely obsessed with their Mashed Pumpkin (Kabocha) Croquette. I personally think if the egg wrapped inside the Croquette were soft boiled..."
Soulchiffon
"OMG THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!I loved the food and the servers were so attentive. It has a really nice vibe in the restaurant. However getting..."
Foodie In Vancity
"Lunch: Very friendly, attentive and passionate family style ran restaurant. I was actually hoping to do Izakaya, but their lunch menu was pretty good..."
DanoRama
"Sometimes you go to a restaurant because it’s your favorite place, and every time you’re in the area, you MUST go there, because it is AMAZING...."
Nikeheart
"This place offers an amazing dining experience. As you walk in, the staff would all shout to greet you in Japanese, when you order, they would also..."
Hang T
"One of the five branches of Guu Restaurants, and the best location in my opinion. Every Guu location has a slightly different menu and offers a..."
GoMunch
"Must try their signature deep fried pumpkin inside with an egg. Also, their sashimi are very fresh, amberjack, salmon and uni. I love their baked..."
DavidTheFoodie
"Everything was pretty decent except for the bland tasting marinated tuna. It was just sesame oil mixed with tuna. They should have added other sauce..."
Jenny L
"This is one of my favorite izakayas in Vancouver.  Although the place is small, it definitely adds to the atmosphere.  Be ready to show up early as..."
Kit Kat
"Guu is an interesting place. i would say the servers there are very fun and I've gotten to even know a few of them at this location. Weekend nights,..."
SunnySideUp
"Favourite spot in Van. This time we noticed they changed the menu slightly from what's posted here. Ordered the Hotate (scallops), Kakuni..."
Lise Ng
"Excellent and diverse Japanese Tapas.There are too many favorite dishes to list.Affordable pricing, great ambiance and is best to seat at..."
Nick
"It's not as garlicky as I would have liked it but I think I just set the wrong expectation in my head.  As well, I was hoping for the more grittier..."
CyniC-
"Lunch service was a bit rushed and sub par for me, though I would still like to give it another shot if there are no other places around in the..."
MS.CHUBBS
"March 27, 2015 · by ThatShanghaiGirl · A busting Japanese izakaya, I was there on a Friday night and I had to wait for 30 minutes so I would..."
Dreaming In Foie Gras
"Guu. You know all about their izakaya empire, both in Vancouver and Toronto. Last time I was in Van, I went to the original location and was mightily..."
Jonny
"Great tapas offerings and a very authentic Japanese experience all..."
SoftRockin' Revue
"This is a such a great izakaya place located in the heart of downtown ! Of all the Guu establishments, this one is my absolute favorite for its..."
Unepetitfoodie
"Fun and tasty. Went to Guu Garlic on Monday, 30 March 2015 with my wife and a couple friends.Had a good sampling of dishes across the..."
Jeremy
"A busting Japanese izakaya, I was there on a Friday night and I had to wait for 30 minutes so I would recommend making a reservation beforehand...."
Dreaming In Foie Gras
"Small place but tasty food. The place is really small. My friend and I were lucky enough to be able to get a seat before it got really busy. The food..."
Cw
"Been coming here for many years and the place is always great, loud and just a good Izakaya. Menu is slimming down a little but lots of good choices..."
PrettyFly4aWhiteGuy
"Lots to try and all pretty good!. Tried almost all dishes - regular and special...you can order anything and won't be disappointed! Price is very..."
CCG
"Good value for Japanese food. That's good Japanese curry and for under $10 it's absolutely great value for a thick, hearty, flavourful curry. The..."
Tunit
"Fun place! Loud with great music. Service was too slow. Only go if you have 90 minutes for a quick..."
Myopenballot
"Good times. A regular spot for me and my friends when we want some tasty snacks like beef tataki and salmon carpaccio and awesome drinks. Atmosphere..."
Jamanna
"Great with friends!. If you're trying this restaurant, make sure you bring at least 2 more people with you, it's the only way to truly appreciate the..."
Mary Sheridan
"Hmm Garlic. Was surprised how good the flavours turned out. The Richmond location at Aberdeen did not pan out well for us. Will come back and fight..."
Michaellopez
"Scallops are very fresh, enjoyed it very much! Good atmosphere & cheery..."
EatEatEat
"A fantastic variety of really imaginative dishes each using garlic. Served in an atmosphere calculated to recreate a Japanese dining experience. In..."
Woody
"This was a pretty cool experience! The staff that day were all very friendly and had cute animal masks on with tails to match! the food was okay. The..."
Obese Child
"My favourite dinner place. If I get to choose where to celebrate my b-day, it will be Guu Garlic. I've been to Guu for so many years, seeing them..."
Like To Dine Out
"Whoever complained about this place being too loud is a grump. Guu Garlic is nothing but fun. Sure, they tell out every order to the kitchen and..."
A-and-C
"Awesome. Guu has a great atmosphere and pretty tasty food. Try the Tuna..."
Paul
"The real deal right here on Robson. Getting a table of four was a 45 minute wait on a Tuesday at..."
Jay
"Guud. Atmosphere is not as fun/lively as it used to be. it's more like a busy and overwhelming environment now. anyways, they still make a mean..."
Wraithman
"Quirky place, nice food @ very fair price. Visited here several times in past years during our travels.Being a visitor on holiday makes it..."
Antonio
"Guu is guud. I've been a few times. the food is delicious. i really like their pumpkin croquette. however, i do not enjoy sitting at a sticky table....."
Savories And Sweets
"Great food & drink!. We had:fried chicken- good stuff, not sure what part of the bird it was, but we didn't care!beef ribs - short ribs-..."
ARR
"Truly unique Japanese food!. Everytime I come to Guu, I enjoy the food immensely! I especially enjoy the laid back setting at Guu w/ Garlic near..."
Pablo
"Guu is Really Guud. I hate to think how many times I passed this place without going in. The atmosphere is great - loud, lively and energetic. The..."
Joe Mondo
"The Only thing. I like Guu Garlic, I bought a lot of my friends here and everyone love it, even my American friends that came down for a conference..."
HelloThailandTV
"Amazing flavor. I went in by myself and probably seemed like I didn't know what I was doing here(probably because I didn't). But when I travel on..."
Jeff
"Outstanding!. Guu is more of an experience then it is just a place to eat. I make a point of coming at least once (hopefully several times) every..."
JonnyB007
"Lots to eat but keep in mind some menu items are quite pricey! Regardless, the atmosphere is great, fast service and interesting foods to try other..."
Narisa Perngmark
"The best. Forget Tojo's, all you can eat, and every other generic sushi places. Take the friends/parents/tourists here. The food and atmosphere is..."
Jerry
"Guu is not maybe addictive, but it's really addictive! ( ゚ ▽ ゚ ;). I went there for my friend's small birthday party for a group of 5. We..."
Articuno
"Love Guu I've been to all of their locations and they're all great. Wonderful service and great food which are decently priced. Guu garlic is my..."
Glo
"One one of the places I always try to stop at when I am in Vancouver. "Japanese tapas executed very well" is how I would sum this place..."
IMike ILu
"Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm everything is so yummmmmmmmmmmmm I love it here.... All good &..."
The Picky Chef
"Long time customer of guu. I swear that the restaurant has actually gotten louder over the years. food is great. atmosphere is better than hapa's..."
Nujabes
"Warning: Guu may be addictive!. I love Guu with Garlic. I`ve been a regular for the past 3 years and am not sick of the food yet! The quality has..."
SMTH
"Had the duck breast - yum! The adedashi tofu was good too. Ordered a cocktaill, can't remember the name but it has melon flavor. That was weak. The..."
Stella
"Not disappointed.. We've heard great things about Guu and we've been wanting to try it forever. So finally, 6 of us finally got a date down and we..."
Gotta Eat
"One of my favs. Guu (formerly Raku) on Thurlow was one of the first Izakaya restaurants in Vancouver and I have been hooked ever since. Since then..."
Kevin
"Love at first bite.. The chefs have rockstar hair and have the music turned up. The menu is diverse and I can say that it's the first place that I've..."
Cometgirl
"Guu Garlic is one of the our favourite Izakaya restaurants and for good reason. We have visited Guu Garlic on many previous occasions and it has..."
Flavour Hunter
"It's been a while, but I promise that this will be a very Guu'd one! *ba-dum tsh* Near the beginning of the month, I attended a conference in..."
E-Town, It's Me Again!
"The place was lively and bustling as usual, with the employees yelling greetings, dishes, thank yous, and all sorts of phrases in Japanese. We were..."
Rebusaurus Eats
"Went to Guu Garlic , and we were disappointed. The dishes were not as good as they used to be — very sad. The ama ebi, sweet shrimps, was ok and..."
Doofniks
"So, we came to GUU WITH GARLIC on a Thursday night at around 9pm. The restaurant was busy but, luckily there wasn’t a line up to get in. Before we..."
Edgar
"This place is really cute, it serves traditional Japanese eatery vibes which makes you feel like you are in Japan. They also have daily menu in which..."
Angelia Margaretha
"Not a japanese food expert so take this review with a grain of salt. Came here on a Friday evening. Place was somewhat crowded. We tried several..."
Mohit Sharma
"Nice izakaya with a warm atmosphere! Delicious food - simple and very well cooked. Enough choice to please everyone. Prices are correct. A very nice..."
Julien Valat
"Expensive, but very good! Excellent spot with unique offerings as the menu is always changing. I highly recommend trying the melon float with saki..."
Chelsea Vancouver
"This place is an absolute hidden gem in Vancouver!!! Their sashimi lunch special is so beyond worth it, it’s a mustttt when in Downtown Vancouver..."
Edith Law
"Food presentation and service are great! However, food taste does not meet the high expectations from all the reviews. We ordered 5 dishes, none of..."
ting chi
Suika Snackbar
87/100 (2821 ratings)
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"Great place great food great friendly staff. Even came out to sing happy birthday. Highly..."
Benny Poon
"Great atmosphere and great food with consistently good service. The dinner portions are smaller, like at an izakaya, but their lunches are filling...."
Lucas Ishikawa
"The Seattle Suika has such a different vibe, it might as well have a different name completely. I had a fantastic time. Staff was for the most part..."
Bran Eveland Cron
"Always consistent - the food was amazing. I always try something different and have not had one bad experience at any of their restaurants. Suika is..."
Andrew Alojado
"Always top on my list. Taste and services is..."
Margie Chen
"Great vibe. Cheap wine and the best short ribs I've ever..."
Jamie Murphy
"Food was amazing. The staff there were sooooo nice. I felt sick and gross, but when I walked into the resturant I was lit up by the staff's energy...."
Diane Chow
"Every dishes I ordered was so yummy, cushion Japenese, good service, highly..."
Fannie Ko
"It's a lovely place to eat with friends and..."
Tavia Cui
"The food is great. Dynamic steak, corn thing, we're my..."
Norm Lee
Kishimoto Japanese Kitchen
87/100 (2465 ratings)
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"This is the best place for sushi in Vancouver by far! Always enjoy the great food and wonderful service, I would definitely recommend to all to try..."
Curtis Dick
"Absolutely the best sushi we've ever had. Will keep going back for the great food. Good service as well. Expect some wait time to be seated but it..."
Jessica Huina Yang
"Some of the best sushi in..."
Michael Diamant
"Kishimoto is my favourite sushi spot on Commercial Drive. Try the smoked salmon oshi along with any of the other oshi or specialty..."
Bella Sie
"On Saturday May 25th I held a theme party, Sushi, Sake & Sapporo. Approximately 30 people rsvp’d and I knew the food would make or break the..."
Brian Gordon
"Definitely delivers good quality food! Creativity and flavor was wonderful! Fresh fish and delicious meals. Now I know why this is a foodie’s..."
Merse
"Hands down best miso black cod I've had in metro Vancouver. A little pricey at $21. But so worth it! The flavor and moistness was perfect! Their..."
Jenny Meow
"Attention fish lovers! Fresh and tasty fish served here at Kishimoto. The black cod misozuke was ultra moist, perfectly cooked, buttery soft, tender,..."
Amy L.
"Replicating aburi sushi, particularly salmon oshi as popularized by Miku and Minami is en vogue but I’ve yet to see one that tops the original...."
Brandon Liang
"Came here for dinner on a Friday evening, I was here about 15 minutes before it opened, and there were already three or four parties of people in..."
Prateek Gupta
"Ooo really finessed japanese food! Staff are kind and attentive. Although, waiting for a table took awhile there are lots of places on the drive to..."
Eat.food.Love
"I am not a sushi fan but the popularity of this outlet asked me to do so.I ordered the shushi randomly as i was not familiar with the..."
Jeevika Sharma
"Get there early! Seriously, this place fills up fast! Kishimoto is a small Japanese restaurant on Commercial Drive, not far from the skytrain..."
The Simmering Pot
"One of the highest scored sushi bar in town!Must-try for a frequent tourist in Vancouver The service of the whole team is Friendly and..."
Mrs Liu
"If you are looking for a high-end sushi place with decent value of money, this is absolutely the place you would like to go.Great food is..."
B & E
"I’d been wanting to try this Japanese restaurant for a while now so I was really happy when NW surprised me by taking me here for my birthday. 🙂..."
Hungry Coco
"Good food and friendly staff. It is fairly expensive for what you get and overall, the portions (and especially the rolls) are small. But..."
Noah Mar
"I came here as a invite with my girlfriend, a friend, and a uncle. Our experience here was the bomb.Our most memorable dish was the smoked aburi..."
Vancity Food Guy
"The wait is a bit long (roughly 45 mins) if you don't have reservation. But it was totally worth the wait. We order seared unagi, triple salmon roll,..."
Annie Ko
"I've only ordered take out from here because the waits are always so long. Last night I finally had a chance to eat in. We waited an hour for a..."
Natalie
"Parking/AccessGood places require line-ups, most of which do not take reservations. For Kishimoto, I wasn't sure if they did or not but our..."
Mandy Wong
"Fresh sushi and long lineups 😅. Most items on the menu are good so this place is definitely higher up on the list of Japanese sushi restaurants..."
Karen
"Kishimoto has been on lil’ bun and I’s foodie wish list for a long time and this was the day that we were FINALLY able to go after months of..."
Eatmunchlove
"Family dinner on Valentine's Day, Kishimoto is the best Japanese restaurant in Vancouver. My favorite Japanese restaurant!-Oshi sushi was..."
Lucky Shop
"○good service○excellent food/ I love all their oshi sushi○price is a little high but worth it / decent portion○alot of options..."
Nomnomnom
"Kishimoto Japanese Kitchen and Sushi Bar has been around for several years and is known for excellent sushi in a casual setting.  Many customers..."
FOODGRESSING.COM
"I love sushi! I've heard so much about Kishimoto Japanese Restaurant on Commercial Drive, so I finally decided to go. Please note that they do..."
Kahhlee
"One of my favourite sushi restaurants! I have been here many times and I never get disappointed! Oshi sushi is a MUST, as well as the Toro Tataki. I..."
Jurn
"Arrived here 5 minutes before they open because I hear its hard to get seats here... people weren't lying. Within 5 min of opening the place was..."
Shemomedjamo.yvr
"We came 10 minutes before the restaurant opens at 5pm and there is already a lineup. Luckily we manage to be the last group to get the table on..."
Chicas
"Best sushi place hands down. Their special rolls are absolutely delicious. Love how they add a little decorative candle to go with all our special..."
Kimboslice
"Saucy & Expensive.Overall the food was OK. Does not live up to the hype. Is not worth the one hour wait.Got there just before 530..."
Karin Kam
"We were in the area so we decided to go to Kishimoto since it has a rating of 4.4 on Zomato. Overall the service was good, the presentation stellar,..."
ADash OfChili
"很好吃!点了乌冬面 味道很普通不是很推荐还有一种面条不知道叫什么 就是有俩鹌鹑蛋的那个..."
OOOOCOCOOCO
"I really got to try this place out again. When I went it was super busy and I was really hungry so I was kind of being impatient for my food and..."
YVR Foodie
"Kishimoto is a phenomenon in Vancouver with a line-up from right before it opens until it fills up and after. My brother and sister-in-law are..."
Andy Quan
"Food is pretty good but can get a bit expensive. Definitely recommend the salmon oshi sushi and their ishitabes (mixed rice stone..."
Feelingfamished
"Got there 15 minutes before opening... and where's the lineup? Looks like Tuesday nights might be a good day to go to avoid waiting, especially now..."
Simon
"In my opinion this is one of the top sushi restaurants in Vancouver. The kitchen is incredibly creative in terms of the good and in presentation. The..."
Ariel
"I rarely give a 4.0 but this place offers exceptional service and the food is above average.... but honestly, this place is NOT as unbelievably..."
ManUtd10
"This restaurant does not take reservation and they always have a long line up. But it's worth to wait an hour for a table because of their food...."
DavidTheFoodie
"Engineer Boy is still in town and wanted to go for some more good eats before he left to go back to California. Wanting to make the most of his time..."
Drunken Noms
"Engineer Boy is still in town and wanted to go for some more good eats before he left to go back to California. Wanting to make the most of his time..."
Drunken Noms
"All I can say is WOW. Blew my mind that I can get highend jp food without the highend parking/trek downtown/don't have to wear a dress etc etc. Had..."
Dreambamboo
"Very good sushi at Kishimoto. Everything we tried was so good. The aburi sushi is a must try. You have to go early for a table else be prepare to..."
FoodLuv
"My all-time favorite sushi place. I always recommend it to my friends. The fish they use for their sushi rolls and sashimi are always fresh and..."
Maria Angela
"I meant to go to Toshi tonigt, but I ended up here. Sorry in advancd for the spelling, but I over indulged in sake. The food here was amazing. I..."
James
"Definitely the best sushi on the drive. You're going to have to wait to get in, just accept it. But it's totally worth it. Get the chefs choice..."
Michael Kant
"ate here during dinner, and definitely really dark ambiance, and was pretty curious about this place so head out here and dine with a couple friends,..."
Marv Wang
"Easily the best restaurant I went to on my 7 day vacation here in Vancouver. We ordered a plain udon, chicken teriyaki, lobster motoyaki, paradise..."
Food4thoughtz
"Finally, fabulous sushi on the Drive. Excellent food, excellent service. I went with a friend and we ordered the special fresh mackerel sashimi and..."
Ironheinrich
"Long wait before seated and no reservations available. But the sushi is really really delicious. As good as Miku and for a cheaper price. Really..."
Foodie604
"A must visit for sushi whenever I'm in the area and would go the distance for. Their sushi is made fresh and delicious. A great price for their sushi..."
Jenny
"Kishimoto is a famous Japanese restaurant on Commercial Drive. I've heard a lot of good things about this place. Many people agreed that Kishimoto..."
SophiaEats
"It was no wonder why the wait took almost 40 mins for us on a Saturday morning. At first glance the dishes all looked so beautifully plated and..."
Stella
"I really wanted to visit Kishimoto because it is currently one of the most popular sushi restaurants in town and I was curious to see why. My friend..."
Sugaryblob
"The sushi rolls were good and they have very creative presentations. Sashimi were fresh and served on a ice block. Soba took a while but was great...."
YYCFoodie
"Incredible sushi at an incredible price. It was no surprise that after arriving 8min after they opened we were already number 24 on the..."
Mathiar
"So so. Ordered the 3 types of sashimi (salmon, tuna, hamachi) . This ordered was missed... Had better sashimi at Toshi. The hamachi, salmon..."
Dobie
"Had a nice meal there last week. Food and presentation were amazing. I wanted to stick the ice block the sashimi came in down my shirt it was so hot..."
Paul
"Super cute presentation. For average priced sushi, it's pretty high quality. The shop however is tiny and there's always been a line every time I've..."
Vinita Trieu
"Amazing sushi quality. Kind of cramped in there, but the best sashimi quality is be experienced and the chefs here put so much love into there..."
DanoRama
"A VERY late post on my last visit at Kishimoto Japanese Kitchen & Sushi Bar but regardless of when I go, the food and service is..."
Jenny
"Worth the hype. Was surprised to have this place live up to the hype.. Kishimoto has delightful pressed rolls. Perhaps best in the city. Even the..."
Leezbelinda
"I ordered Unagi Oshizushi ($12.95), and I couldn’t wait to compare their version to Miku’s, where was known for their Aburi Oshizushi. Their..."
Picky Diner
"Kishimoto is actually one of my favourite destinations for sush. If you're looking for sushi that is worth the price and wait, it has to be..."
WingHin T.
"Best Nigiri Sushi. Hands Down.. I've tried many places and this is hands down makes the best nigiri sushi in town. Their fish might not be the..."
DL
"Best sushi ever. worth the wait!. Love the crunchy sushi..."
Kankakee Jamjam
"As good a place as you'll find in Vancouver. Vancouver is not a sushi city. It's a place where you can find lots of Chinese and Korean owned sushi..."
Marty
"Very Impressive. This is quite different from the regular Japanese cuisine. Tried the Ebi Oshisushi, Unagi Oshisushi, Pork okonomiyaki, Ebi..."
CaptainNemo
"Great Food. Quality and value are definitely here, but you must be prepared for a wait during peak hours as they don't take..."
Noshing To Nirvana
"Great Food. Came here on a busy night. The service was attentive and the food was well-made and tasted fresh. Lots of options on the menu as well...."
Toaster
"I love this place but it is definitely not a "bargain gem." It made laugh to find this restaurant under that category cuz I just paid over $100 for..."
Sarang Shim
"So delicious and more affordable than Minami! Their pressed sushi is to die for! I've only tried take out but looking forward to dining in when it's..."
Christine W
"Unique Japanese Eats. Had the Chicken Karaage, Salmon Ishinabe and Ebi Oshisushi. All tasted great!Was here for the weekend lunch service..."
Andy Wong
"Best Sushi Ever. This restaurant is simply amazing. The black cod is the best I've ever had (although $5 more expensive than anywhere else), the..."
Lavendershortbreadlove
"Visually, the presentation is enticing...after one bite your taste buds are on an unforgettable journey towards complete and utter satisfaction...the..."
GR
"Very tasty and beautiful. Ok, so most of the plates which come out of the kitchen are literally works of visual art. They are also freaking really..."
The_eugene
"Best sushi on the drive. Oh. My. God. The sushi here is sooooooo good. Best sushi place on the drive, hands down. Great presentation. Great taste...."
Matt434
"Special rolls taste great though a little expensive. Need to order udon or rice bowl to fill up the stomach. Small shop so be prepared to..."
William Tsang
"I went on a Friday night for dinner and the service was friendly... but incredibly slow. We waited for about 35 minutes before our food started to..."
Oreo Waffles
"My favourite Japanese restaurant ever. It run by the nicest people, the staff are basically like a family. The photos I took aren’t even all of it,..."
Vivian Huang
"A very good sushi place on the East side. Thanks to Covid19 we were able to make reservations here. Good Covid barriers. Good selection of local..."
Elsy Chow
"There are a lot of good places to eat sushi in Vancouver but Kishimoto serves up cuisine that not only pleases your taste buds but your nose, eyes,..."
Vivien H
"A really fancy Japanese restarting in a post of Vancouver that's not known for high end restaurant. The prices are on the high side but the quality..."
Minh Le
"This restaurant was highly regarded by my girlfriend so I had to go; and, oh boy, it did not disappoint. I went with my girlfriend and 2 others; I..."
Francis M
"Amazing karaage (probably best one I’ve ever had), high quality sashimi and great food in general. I only missed a better variety of desserts and..."
Victor Aoqui
"The food is amazing! The udon soup broth is the best I have ever tried so far! Sashimi is super fresh and they take on a very eye catching and..."
Yen Nguyen
"Kishimoto serves up some truly delicious dishes. The uni chawanmushi was perfectly silky. The various oshi sushis are all tasty. The tempura ice..."
Anthony Wong
Zakkushi Dining On Main
86/100 (1738 ratings)
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"You ever have one of those meals that was so good, you couldn’t stop thinking about it the next day? That was Zakkushi on Main for the boyfriend..."
CuriouslyCarmen.com
"Always delicious. Service is typical izakaya (warm/welcoming) and the food is on point. We always go for the quail eggs and p-toro. Meatballs are..."
Waverly
"We were back to Zakkushi on a Saturday early evening.  Despite making reservations a day ahead, they only had bar seating area available for us but..."
SanFans Delight
"After returning from our trip to Japan, I was starting to wonder if I would find an izakaya in Vancouver that I really enjoyed (not a big fan of Hapa..."
Penny And Rusty
"Really delicious grilled Japanese food. The ribeye skewer was particularly good. We ordered a a few things from the specials menu: chicken karaage..."
Karen
"One of my favourite izakaya places to go to. Before I was driving to the downtown location and parking was very difficult. I love this location..."
Vancity Food Guy
"I was craving this for a long time and finally was able to satisfy my craving! I would recommend making a reservation because I've come without one..."
Natalie
"Been there many times, never got disappointed. One of my go to place for Japanese BBQ. Food quality always steady. Love their chicken tsukune! ..."
Nuinui The Cat
"Zakkushi is an absolutely amazing restaurant- came here for dinner once on a cold and wet night...how miserable! But I knew I was in for a..."
Thefooddood
"Great selection of food. Some of the beef heart and liver a bit chewy but tasty. $50 for 2 peeps and my fav was chicken gizzard. Sashimi ok but..."
Asian Food Nazi
"Cute little izakaya joint in the Riley Park area. Lots of variations of skewers to choose from: beef, pork, chicken & vegi amongst various Japanese..."
604fOOdie
"This place is great for drinking and snacking. There are many kinds of skewered food to choose from. As you can see from the photos, you may need to..."
It's Me Chuck
"Food is great as expected, in line with the quality of the Denman shop. Staff were much more likely and helpful in thus shop though.Not hugely..."
M.Choi
"There are a few places that I visit on a regular basis that my friends, even I myself, start to question; do I really need to take a picture of ___..."
MS.CHUBBS
"DC and I finally got a chance to go to Zakkushi on Main Street. There’s another location in Downtown on Denman. Zakkushi is a very hyped up..."
Hungry Coco
"Ive been to all three Zakkushi locations and I have to say the food has always been amazing. :) Coming from a service industry background..."
Nat J
"Everytime I go there, I will order Quail Egg wrapped with bacon, Chicken Thigh with chilli XO sauce, Gizzard, Tsukune, Beef Tongue and Unagi skewer...."
DavidTheFoodie
"Zakkushi mainly sells Japanese grilled skewers by the stick, but they also offer appetizers and small dishes to share (or not to share). We ordered..."
Alpaca Lunch
"I've heard good things about this restaurant from my foodie friends and I was really looking forward to finally dinning here. A group of us came here..."
My Lucky Belly
"Atmosphere 1/1I always adore the wooden decor of Zakkushi - it feels like being immersed in a new world. Unlike their first location on Denman..."
J
"Don't go if you are starving you will spend a ton! But if you are on a budget go with the chicken gizzards, hearts and umeshiso ! Otherwise all the..."
Facebook User
"Zakkushi is a fun place to go if you love Japanese grilled skewers (yakitori) and drinks. They get very busy after dinner time, because people come..."
Every Day Is A Food Day
"Great little Japanese yakitori place! Dangerous with ordering, we easily got carried away with the small plates that were so tasty! Washed it all..."
Mathiar
"I went to Zakkushi with my girlfriend to have some small plates and drinks and it was perfect for that! Really great food and super tasty/flavourful...."
Sophia Rizos
""The stars of the show, however, had to be the assorted charcoal-grilled skewers. This is really the reason why you’d go to a Japanese tapas place..."
Michael Kwan
"I would definitely love to come back again :). I just went to Zakkushi for the very first time today with a few friends (I've always been wanting to..."
Kelsey Chan
"Great spot. Came here for date night with my bf. Love that they have little booths that seat two people, very private and good for conversing...."
YummyFTW
"Awesome!. Just had the best dinner here! So much fun and a great izakaya experience! Food was really good. All of the skewers we tried were amazing...."
Claire Grace
"Tasty grill bits. The best dish i found was the mentaiko with kimchi - the sauce was done to a creamy consistency and the kimchi was not overpowering..."
Pork_ninjas
"Good food, confused service. I've written lots of reviews about places I've eaten, and almost never do I comment about poor service. I go to places..."
Bukko Boomeranger
"Yum !!. Probably one of my favourite restaurants in Vancouver! Their cheese mochi maki, garlic prawn, chicken thigh and cheese tsukune are my..."
Kelly Jansen
"I feel that it is best to go with just 2 people, so you can try half of everything. RESERVE beforehand because it gets busy and you have to wait up..."
Xcmk
"Amazing. I don't understand the reviews about bad service below, of course there may be some translation issues- the team are all Japanese! So don't..."
Caz Craske
"Irrashai!!!. Having lived in Japan, I can tell you that this place is good. Sake flights, grilled just about everything you can imagine (but no..."
Phineaus Gage
"Upon getting seated, we were welcomed with an inviting atmosphere. Undecided on what kind of yakitori that we wanted to get, we ended up going with..."
SteamedBao
"Best location out of all three. Expect a long wait on weekends and holidays. Sapporo pitcher special during..."
GoMunch
"Good eats on main st. Come here a lot. really friendly service. they like to yell a lot in good ol izakaya fashion which is fun. lots of good little..."
Fatso
"My favourite Japanese restaurant. I've been to Zakkushi many times and have loved the experience each and every time. Their featuring dishes are of..."
Wannabe Foodie
"Tasty but Pricey. As newcomers to Zakkushi we tried a little of bit of everything: an assortment of meat skewers, the cold soba, unagi fried rice,..."
J Lee
"Awesome. Zakkushi has good quality food and it's the perfect place for a few friends to gather, hangout and drink! I like the ambiance and the..."
Elaine
"Grilled Meat? Yes, please.. Out of their 3 locations, the Zakkushi on Main St is by far my favourite. We had 4 people dining the evening of my visit...."
TheGoodCustomer
"The place smells like Barbecue and we just couldn’t wait to order. The server who was helping us that night was very friendly and nice. She makes..."
Diana
" "Zakkushi" is tapas style eating, a style that has been on the rise as of late. Eating is more enjoyable when you can sample a variety of smaller..."
Maggi Mei
"I am lucky enough to day that Vancouver really has so so so much yummy food with so much variety! This is all from a visit to Zakkushi on Main in..."
Chichicho Chichicho
"I got the Zakkushi set which seemed to be the best deal with 4 kinds of skewers (chicken, pork, garlic stub and seasonable vegetables), a daily..."
Constant Cravings
"I enjoyed myself very much! For sure coming back for a beer..."
Alice - Lilo - Huneybear
"We had a good dining experience here. The food aspect was very yummy! There are a lot of yakitori options at Zakkushi, as well as oden. And contrary..."
@berrysweeteats
"Zakkushi is one of my favorite places for meat sticks and Asahi black. With three locations in Vancouver (Main, Denman, Kitsilano) there is always..."
NOMSS
"one way to tell if Sashimi is fresh or not, is if they are sweet to the taste. In this case, even without wasabi and soy sauce, they were really..."
Robin
"Another DineOut dinner tonight. This time at Zakkushi . In my opinion, prix fixed work better with a 3-course meal, and Japanese food has always..."
Gracecheung604
"Day 4 of Vancouver Dine Out 2010 we visited Zakkushi Charcoal Grill on Main street. I was really excited about going here because their dine out menu..."
MePlusFood
"The izakaya scene in Vancouver is really popular, for example. Zakkushi Charcoal Grill on Main Street near King Edward Avenue is perhaps one of the..."
Michael Kwan
"Charcoal Grill Diner: Yakitori (skewers) and Japanese tapas, sake and..."
Melody Fury - GourmetFury.com
"Recently I filled out a foodie quiz and it pegged me as an “adventurous” eater – a handle that made me question both the quiz and other..."
Ethnic Eats
"Had the pleasure of visitng Zakkushi twice in the last little while and enjoyed most of my experience. The first time it was a girl-gabbing session..."
Jessica
"Zakkushi on Main Street is a Japanese Kushiyaki restaurant that specializes in skewered food grilled over charcoal. It's the type of place that you'd..."
Noshwell
"Quality is always spot on, the grilling level is superb and the food comes out timely enough. It has the authentic vibe that I absolutely crave when..."
F O O D O S O P H Y
Fresh Takeout Japanese
86/100 (2321 ratings)
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"Wonderfully fresh fish. Never had bad seafood here. Their Tuna Sashimi is to die for. They also make some pretty good rolls and bento boxes. Even the..."
Malika Mouser Lim
"great take out Sushi place. very fresh. They rolls are not a usual rolls tat you are used to. they all have something extra which makes them..."
Alexander Avan
"Sometimes a restaurant gives themselves a cheesy name like this one and doesn't deliver. Not the case. The sushi quality and freshness was on point...."
DanoRama
"I order there all the time, the sushi is great, tasty and fresh, and for a really good price too. The only thing is the sometimes the cooked stuff..."
Sheldon Tay
"Great tasting take-out sushi and ready by the time we arrived! Were willing to substitute out the roe in our..."
Gordon Down
"Great Meal. Very affordable, very quick and friendly service. Quite..."
Greg Martin
"This place is GREAT! Food is always a balance of price vs quality and this place definitely falls on the right side of that line!The fish..."
Cyarron
"Our go-to sushi place. This has become our regular take-out sushi place (in Yaletown). Aside from finding mayo in my avocado roll (I'm vegan; I now..."
Miche
"Great Food. I ordered take out from UBC late in the evening before driving back my place in Yaletown: Vegetable Udon and the Alaska roll with brown..."
Jermaine Bagalay
"Really good for take out spinach gomae was amazing the rolls were too!!! Definatly worth checking out, great vale..."
Jackie
"My favorite place for basic sushi rolls. Great options for platters and sushi combos make this restaurant great for a quick sushi takeout dinner...."
Erik
"We got the Maki Platter and couldn't have been happier! It was great sushi at an even better price. If you pass this one up, you are missing..."
Ashley
"This cosy neighbourhood spot serves good sushi at decent prices for the location. Service was attentive and full of smiles. We agree with the other..."
Famished Foodies
"Great local spot. -Clean-Modern-Friendly-Good Value-Good sushiA great place if you're in the neighbourhood. Not really a..."
TK
"Great food quality for the bucks!! Very tasty! Service is great. I like the cafe-like atmosphere. Little bit tricky to get to the restaurant, but..."
Brian Lee
"I have a regular sushi spot but decided to go a new place that is closer to me, FRESH Japanese Restaurant. I really like how FRESH is capitalized. A..."
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Minami Restaurant
86/100 (5236 ratings)
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Octopus
Tempura
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Scallops
Duck
Fish
Oyster
Sashimi
Calamari
Sit down
Sushi
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Accepts Discover
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
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Accepts Mastercard
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"Best aburi sushi hands down. Little pricey but treat yourself once in a while, you won't..."
Bryan Chua
"Great food at a reasonable price for the quality you get. Highly recommend getting the premium aburi (all three types) and the beef carpaccio if you..."
HC
"Love the vibe! Lunch time, we spent 220 CAD for three people. The price is acceptable but still on a higher end (no alcohol). The quantity of food..."
Maomao Tan
"Whenever you see bubbles on your food, you can pretty much bet it's an expensive restaurant.  Went to Minami with some friends for some Japanese..."
Chichicho Chichicho
"Ever since we went to miku we wanted to try minami as this is the sister location. We obviously got the Aburi salmon and ebi oshi sushi, we also got..."
Foodie Muggles
"The funny thing is, the party comprised members of an advisory board; the people who give the advice needed to make important decisions. Lunch is..."
Parth Malhotra
"Undoubtedly the go-to aburi sushi restaurant in Vancouver is Miku, but when they are too busy during lunch hour the next best would be their sister..."
Ceci
"Minami is one of the many upscale restaurants in Yaletown. Food quality (and price :O) is certainly on the high end. Naturally, we had high..."
LFFFMolangs
"Good vibe and atmosphere at Minami. Food is always delicious and their Aburi is on point! I'm never disappointed. Since I hate finding parking in..."
Jurn
"very slow service and this was during slow hoursgood food/ one of my favorite for oshi sushisparking can be a hassleromantic/special..."
Nomnomnom
"Initially, I thought I wouldn’t like the ebi oshi because the flavour profile would be more delicate than the salmon. I was pleasantly surprised..."
Hitting The Sauce
"Top notch!We have been here a number of times. Attentive staff and amazing quality of food. Love the detailed explanation of the plates and..."
B & E
"We made a reservation for an early dinner. It was a good choice since I noticed the spots filled up pretty quick.Since Maki and I haven’t..."
CuriouslyCarmen.com
"We went for lunch. Their menu was bar bites. We ordered ebi fritters, kale gomae, jidori chicken, salmon oshi, red wave roll. Everything was good..."
Nasi Z Fard
"Atmosphere: Great, they placed us on the patio on couches but we loved it. Such a relaxing atmosphere. Bottom line: One word: Orgasmic. Out the door..."
Birry Ram
"We went to Minami Sushi for dinner in Yaletown Downtown Vancouver on Friday. It was my second time here. The ambiance is very nice and clean. The..."
BeDelicious
"Very good food and amazing service but, I got sick from their sashimi for some reason and I have a stomach ache for the next two days with vomiting..."
Zwaand
"It ain't cheap, but it's arguably the best sushi in town. The presentation is fantastic, the restaurant itself is beautiful and the food is..."
Nick
"Personally, not a fan of the signature sushi rolls. BUT their sushi was truly a work of art and the flavors were carefully balanced to give a well..."
GRIZZLY
"Loved the sushi and sashimi!Also liked the sablefish and the ribeye steak.Excellent service and ambience as well! Will..."
Reuben Antonio
"Although still amazing, a few dishes fell short of when I had them at Miku. Highlights were the aburi Saba oshi and the Earl Grey..."
Holly Zhou
"Tried their Dine out Dinner menu ($40) on a Wednesday night. I was lucky that I got a reservation at 7:30 that night (the one and only time slot that..."
E. AY
"A must try! The Japanese-French take on the cuisine is evident. ESP in the artistry of the food on your plate. Great for a date - make sure you have..."
Katrina
"Second time here and it is probably the one of the must go-to places in Vancouver for japanese fine dining, along with Miku of course and other..."
Sandra Yan
"Being on vacation in the greater Vancouver area for a week, i decided to hit up the hottest sushi spots to have the time of my life. For lunch we..."
ImpressionS
"Some pretty great sushi action here! Nicely done fusion Japanese. Octopus entree was very well done. Ingredients were fresh. Good sake list. Friendly..."
David Hewitt
"Love, love, loved this place! The food is absolutely melt in your mouth delicious. The sashimi is fresh and delicate. Sushi is delicately prepared..."
Winedineslumber
"One of my favorite sushi restaurants of all time. Their location, service, ambiance, and food are all amazing. Super fresh fish and ingredients. The..."
Froyofreak
"One of my favourite restaurants of all time. Pretty much every item I have tried from the menu has been excellent. The salmon and shrimp aburi sushi..."
MMDC
"Loved this place! First time I've had "sushi" like this. It's not your traditional smother in soy sauce kinda sushi. They have a unique assortment to..."
C.ron
"I was lucky to try this place once on a recent trip to Vancouver, and I have to say I was extremely impressed. Minami is an incredible Japanese..."
Marika Paprika
"I personally loved the sakekasu-saiyo miso baked sablefish with marinated Japanese eggplant, watercress, and shoga-wasabi relish. The Fraser Valley..."
FOODGRESSING.COM
"I've reviewed miku and it's really the same food so those that have read my miku review know that I think very highly of their food. However, I went..."
Mimseats
"My second dineout experience goes to Minami Restaurant. Having tried Miku and compared both their dineout menus this year, I chose Minami instead...."
Pork_ninjas
"A couple years ago, Mike and I had a wonderful experience at Miku (@MikuRestaurant), located downtown, overlooking the harbour. On my most recent..."
Jess W.
"One of my new favourite restaurants in Vancouver! I came here for a friend's birthday dinner and we had reserved the private room. The food was so..."
Klaudia Puseljic
"Voted as one of the best up-scale Japanese restaurant in Vancouver, Miku's sister company, Minami serves up signature aburi style dishes, along with..."
GoMunch
"After dining at Miku, and loving their Aburi Sushi, I was looking much forward to trying it again at their sister restaurant at Minam, located in..."
Idea Rabbit
"The aburi sushi sampler featured Minami’s signature salmon oshi sushi and ebi oshi sushi prepared using the flame-seared technique.  I have always..."
FOODGRESSING.COM
"We were warned that the portions for Minami's Taste of Yaletown 2015 were going to be small, but fortunately that turned out to actually not be the..."
Simon
"Aburi is their specialty, and yes, they do it very well. Even the rice in the aburi is amazing. I find it wierd though that they keep all their..."
Pauline Vancouver
"I had the chance to try out the Taste of Yaletown a few weeks ago (it's on until October 29!) at Minami , which has three menus, one for lunch and..."
Gracecheung604
"I had the chance to try out the Taste of Yaletown a few weeks ago (it's on until October 29!) at Minami , which has three menus, one for lunch and..."
Gracecheung604
"Excellent service, great quality of food and beautiful decor! It's an upscale and spacious restaurant to gather with family and friends. Every plate..."
Molely-B Loves To Eat
"Always a pleasant experience coming to Minami - their device and food is all star. I always order the aburi sushi - duh - and I really liked their..."
Sophia Rizos
"First off the service is great.l! We had more than one server and the food was coming out in a very timely manner. You have to try the spicy pork..."
Suraj Virk
"Hands down the most incredible sushi restaurant I have ever been to.  It is expensive, but if you want an amazing and memorable meal, this is the..."
Bagel Boy
"I really loved this place.  They have the right vibe going, a under-rated patio out the back and some very interesting takes on traditional..."
Laughingman
"Fancy westerned style sushi. If you're looking for a cool twist to the traditional flavours, this place will blow your mind/tastebuds! I also liked..."
Chocolateandconnie
"First time dining at Minami and in the Yaletown neighbourhood. I was amazed by the collection of restaurants in the surrounding areas. Our..."
J-doug131
"Definitely not your average Japanese restaurant. I loved everything I had at this restaurant, from the rib eye to the sable fish, everything was so..."
Food4thoughtz
"I will say in terms of taste, this is one of the restaurants that amazes me. their aburi selection is a must i'll say, never dissapointed me except..."
Marv Wang
"Minami is by far the best Japanese restaurant that I have ever been too, their food is incredible, their signature dish the salmon Oshi will surely..."
E A
"This was my first experience with oishi pressed sushi...life changing moment!It was amazing! We ordered one of each kind and it didn't..."
Mathiar
"I came in here expecting this place to top Miku but to me it felt just the same, if not a little lower than my expectation.  In the end though, I..."
CyniC-
"Why I love this place: aburi, aburi, aburi, aburi, aburi.... need I say more? The dessert is amazing too. Would I come back: YES!! Would..."
@annanguyen_
"To start off our dine out Vancouver adventures, DC and I went to Minami Restaurant in Yaletown. Just a little backstory: Minami and Miku are sister..."
Hungry Coco
"In town for the U2 show, hit Minami right at opening.Nice day, doors to the street were open, sat at the bar.Ordered calamari & the Minami..."
Warren JG
"This place was top notch. From service ambiance to the food. It's a must try for date night. It's expensive but it's worth it!!!!! The pressed sushi..."
Nom.nom.nom.
"Vancouver has thousands of sushi places, but few Japanese restaurants that have the culinary chops to do something different and unique. Food that..."
Savvy Insider
"April 20, 2015 · by ThatShanghaiGirl · My third trip to Minami, read about my second visit here. Sadly I was still recovering from a cold..."
Dreaming In Foie Gras
"I have been wanting to try Minami for a long time and we finally decided to go while Dine Out Vancouver was happening. All the courses were fresh and..."
Everything But Weddings
"My third trip to Minami, sadly I was still recovering from a cold that day so I couldn’t taste as well as usual. Our service was good and for the..."
Dreaming In Foie Gras
"Today, we left it in the hands of our server to surprise us with the new and the favourites. The Aburi chicken surprised nicely with its subtle soy..."
Somerville Kitchen
"Okay so if you haven't heard of Minami, chances are you are either 1) not that interested in Vancouver's Japanese food or 2) living and eating under..."
WingHin T.
"High quality, try their daily lunch specials. I come here for lunch once a week or so with my coworker, and we really enjoy their lunch specials..."
Geoff Peters
"Their aburi salmon sushi is so delicious, regular sushi will seem bland and tasteless ever after. Be warned! You will be forever branded. Service..."
Dreambamboo
"Food was great but it was kind of weird that it was sorta empty on a friday night. our waiter was not friendly at all and rushed us at the..."
Jkkwai
"Amazing food and service.. I came here many times for dinner. The food never seems to disappoint, same with the service that we receive. All the..."
Yvr_foodie_
"It's art!. With the carefully and beautifully prepared food items plus a location in Yaletown, don't expect anything cheap. The flavours are in depth..."
Jenny L
"Lovely. My mom and I came here for the Dine Out menu -it's a bit different from most dine out menus in that the restaurant has chosen the offerings..."
Cheeseburger
"Heavenly. I ate here last night and ended up finding myself in sushi heaven. Need I say..."
Girllovesfood
"BRUNCH. I was definitely hesitant at first. Japanese style eggs benedict? I was especially intrigued by the Saikyo Dashi Eggplant Florentine eggs..."
Esther
"Amazing sushi, aburai sushi is melt in your mouth good. Definitely recommend everybody to give this place a go. Will not be..."
Always Hungry
"Surprise for New Concept of Sushi!This is a wonderful restaurant! We stayed 2 days in Vancouver’s Downtown for sightseeing last week and..."
Kevinchun01
"Delicious! I would stick to the sushi and rolls on the menu. The calamari was just OKAY and the wagyu beef soba wasnt very tasty either. But the..."
Eatoutvan
"OMG Restaurant. I love this place. I was there last night for the first time. I sat close to the chefs and ordered lots of food to try different..."
Bah Bah
"Non-traditional, but i like it. Like what some other reviewers said, Minami isn't a place where you'll find "traditional sushi", and being Japanese,..."
Cioccolato
"Amazing 🍣 and extremely tasty! I came for first time for my birthday dinner a while ago and everything was just amazing. The interior was..."
Jinchen Cai
"Minami lived up to the hype. We ordered the 5-course tasting menu and every course was delicious and very well presented. Our server was great and..."
Harrison Sheremeta
"Excellent service, clean atmosphere, food was phenomenal. Thank you so much to the staff including BOH who made our wedding anniversary so special...."
Tony Morgan
"Amazing! Had an anniversary here and they truly made the experience worth it. Make sure to book a reservation. The sushi was phenomenal and the..."
Minty Vo
"Great spot for tasty sushi. Not traditional type of sushi but still very flavorful. I got the lunch premium zen and it was a ton of food with soup,..."
Kevin Ao
"A favourite staple here in Vancouver. We often go here since one of our friends is celiac and they're great with being gluten free. Everything is..."
Agnes
"The customer service was amazing. However personally the food was a little lacking in flavor( especially for the price) and just overall lacking in..."
Arham Newaz
Hon-jin Yaletown Sushi Restaurant
86/100 (548 ratings)
Restaurants
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Vegetarian Friendly
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"Hello hello! How is everyone doing? I can’t believe that it’s already the long weekend and somehow April is practically over. Time flies when..."
Eatmunchlove
"We had several robata items: ebi shiitake, saba shioyaki, tara miso, yaki nasu, unagi kabayaki. I like how they didn't put too much spice or sauce..."
Green Tea
"Always delicious! Service is great. Sushi is very high quality and fresh. Love the Fish Karage, Yaletown and Rainforest rolls and the Teriyaki..."
Top Shelf
"Second time in this restaurant, it's probably one of the best Japanese restaurants at this price range in Yaletown. Roomy atmosphere with very..."
M.Choi
"Love this place ! Always fast and very friendly service, with good prices ! They have a incredible outside eating area where you can enjoy the sound..."
Finewinedine
"$29 Taste of Yaletown. Crab salad (fresh crab meat and crispy tempura flakes mixed with ginger mayonnaise) 3/5 - The ginger mayonnaise was too..."
FoodinYVR
"My go to sushi place. My wife and I have been eating at Honjin for years. We used to live in North Van where we discovered Sushi Shooters. Now we..."
Eric Hopping
"Comfy spot for simple Japanese. Spare set-, unassuming but friendly owner who greets all diners with a smile, fantastic servers. The menu's not..."
Steamrollersam
"Great food and service. Honjin's is a typical sushi restaurant with cheap decor but that is where the typical part ends. Honjin has great service..."
CoutureChef
"Not cheap - but never..."
Runningbebe
"Very good sushi, fresh and reasonably priced. Really enjoyed their house..."
Silver
"Overall, Honjin Sushi gives beautifully prepared food, interesting to look at and eat. Honjin Sushi's 2014 Taste of Yaletown $29 promotion is superb..."
Simon
"I am often complaining that there is no good sushi in Yaletown and I'm not sure why. There is Bistro Sakana, which is pretty good (although I feel..."
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Miku
86/100 (9828 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
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Healthy
Sushi
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Seafood
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Seafood
Gluten Free Options
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Vegan Options
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Lunch
Calamares
Salmon
Fish Soup
Noodle
Shrimp
Fish & Chips
Beef
Prawns
Salad
Tempura
Crab
Fish
Scallops
Sashimi
Oyster
Fish & chips
Calamari
Mussels
Tuna
Sit down
Asian
Healthy
Seafood
Japanese
Sushi
Seating
Takeout
Table Service
Accepts Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Waterfront
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Accepts Discover
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Fine Dining
"This is legitimately the best sushi I have ever had and one of the best meals I've enjoyed period. I highly recommend the Miku Signature Selection to..."
Bob Coats
"WOW!!! Where to start! The location with Harbour views is amazing. Easy to park as there is underground parking just in front. We tried sitting by..."
Marc Ramon Hernández
"To die for! Forget everything you know about sushi and listen to your server - you won't be disappointed and you will never view sushi the..."
Grant Spencer
"Hands down the best Japanese place i've ever been. Food was incredible and the drinks were too. You could throw a dart at the menu and whatever it..."
Filip Korngut
"Our dining experience was absolutely incredible. The head sushi chef made me a special version of the Aburi Chirashi Tart with uni 😋. The quality..."
Dennis Brekke
"Flavour magic. Everything I ate. Sushi, entrees, dessert! Have to go back again on special occasions. Can’t let how good this food is ruin all..."
Eric Moncur
"quite possibly the best sushi/sashimi/japanese nouveau i have ever had. Carole was one of the best hosts ever, as well. a must experience for anyone..."
Mark Hajek
"Great location! Great food and the best sushi ever!!! A must do in Vancouver when near Coal..."
Teji Singh
"Best meal experience ever. Our waiter was amazing and his recommendations were impeccable. What an amazing..."
Kim Aber
"Every time I’m in Vancouver from Seattle this is the first meal that I have. Service is five stars. My girlfriends and I were dinning here..."
Emily Stromberg
"Easily one of the best meals you will eat anywhere on the planet � - exceptional presentation, taste, and stellar customer service. What fine..."
Darin Parker
"Very good. Lots of unique dishes. Loved watching the professionalism of the kitchen staff while sitting at the bar. Friendly service and not a long..."
Lisabeth Ann Thomson
"Just amazing. Some of the best sushi I have eaten from all over the..."
Ben Bishop
"So you think you’ve had good sushi or sashimi before? So did I until I went to Miku. Hands down, best sushi and sashimi I’ve ever eaten. And the..."
Rob Greenland
"Amazing Experience, professional service, beautiful views of the ocean and mountains and the food was spectacular. Thank you..."
Jesse Anderson
"Best sushi I have ever had. The tuna belly was my favorite item. Great staff and the window view was fantastic. I will tell everyone who visits to..."
Jeff Goodboy
"Sushi that melts in your mouth, better then chocolate! Amazing....."
Erica Almanza
"Great place. This was my 5th visit and every time has been..."
Tim Mather
"Best sushi in North America! Expensive but totally worth it. We’ll be back for..."
Josée Lasnier
"Best of the best. Aburi is out of this..."
Brenda Whatley Bondurant
"Loved the food, the ambiance, the service. Highly..."
Max Starkov
"Best seafood I've ever had! The sablefish was fantastic and so were all the other dishes we tried. Views are..."
Katherine Pannell
"Simply fabulous. The KAISEKI tasting menu was a fantastic journey through their innovative..."
Hugo Chouinard
Gyu-kaku Japanese Bbq
86/100 (3237 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Gluten Free Options
Barbecue
Barbecue
Japanese
Asian
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Salad
Ice Cream
Bibimbap
Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)
Pork
Sit down
Asian
Barbecue
Japanese
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"I have lived in BC for 11 years now and my first time going to this restaurant was saturday night!! The food was amazing, the service was impeccable..."
Rylee Ann Brodie
"Best in Vancouver, and the staff services are also literally the best that we and our friends have experienced in Vancouver ever. Quality food,..."
Tanya Maxanne Zentner
"Food was great and i must say that the lunch specials and happy hours us the best deal..."
Jacinthe Fortin
"Good ventilation. Unlike other BBQ place, you don't feel too much smoke and smell in the restaurant. Price is very..."
Kim Cheung
"The Horn of the Bull...BBQ restaurant is amazing every-time we have attended. The whole 2 hour experience is highly entertaining with delicious food,..."
Gloria McGovern
"Sever so good The general manager so naive, not enough experience to solve problems,..."
Jenny Chan
"This place is very nice the food is awesome don't go if you're..."
Johnny Welch
"one of my favorite restaurants in the city, never have a bad experience. Been there 4 times in the last three weeks..."
JonJon Gagnon
"Every time I have been to Gyu Kaku, I have always overall had a great experience. Tonight the service was exceptionally great. I want to thank our..."
Sage Leon
"It was fAntAstic. Awesome they extended the dineout menu. Makes peasants like me so..."
Ming Tampura
"It’s amazing and use their well designed app for bonuses and..."
Tommy Johnson
"Welcoming place, dank food, gorgeous people. It's a wonderful..."
Matt King
"Absolutely my most favorite bbq place! Even looked for the one in the Philippines when we visited there. So fall all 3 locations I've been to all..."
Beverly Picart-Tanseco
"One of the best Jap resto in the city. Will go back again! Their specials are..."
Phaik Tan
"Hello everyone, here is another restaurant food review and this time my significant other and I decided to visit this restaurant several times these..."
7783191083
"We really love yakiniku so jumped at the chance. There was a problem, though… it seemed like everyone else had the same idea and the reservations..."
CuriouslyCarmen.com
"Gyu-Kaku has been on my radar for quite some time but we’ve only just managed to visit this place in late November. Gyu-Kaku is a chain of Japanese..."
Penny And Rusty
"$2! $3! $4! For delicious meat for weekdays lunch time!  You'd think they give you crappy food for that price, but it's amazingly delicious.  So,..."
Chichicho Chichicho
"Great bbq and ambience!Love the selection of meat especially the quality! The filet mignon and New York steak! They are very tender and..."
B & E
"• pay street parking; Gyu-Kaku is located on the 2nd floor beside Ihop• I recommend reservations as this place is always busy & jam packed,..."
KOOkiecream
"The most delicious Yakiniku in Richmond. I'm really glad I don't have to go all the way downtown anymore since this one opened. It's just as good and..."
Carmen Huang
"Gyu-Kaku is an experience. You pay for the meat and you cook it yourself. What a great business model ;) . This salad was SOOOO good. Dinner for 2..."
Birry Ram
"Good food with a reasonable price of $14.99 which comes with 3 choices of meat, miso soup and a bowl of rice for a lunch special. And most of all,..."
CoolWater
"The service was superb! The servers and hosts were very helpful, informed, and pleasant. I didn't try the barbecue. I had calamari, gyoza and cheese..."
B.sonnenschein
"Great service all the way - seamless, professional, friendly, informative and patient. Timelines of food delivery was perfect. Lunch included tea. We..."
Tango8 (bobbi L)
"We visited Gyu-Kaku for a friend's birthday party, and we decided to buy one dinner set and a couple one offs, since it was Happy Hour. To list off..."
The Sushi Connoisseur
"We had a big group, so it helped to ordered the large combination with happy hour special. The salad, karage, hot pot rice, hot pot yakiudon were..."
Jee Pang
"Always go to happy hour. Definitely worth it. Garlic prawns, duck breast, basil chicken, beef bimbimbap, tuna tataki, and chicken kaarage are my..."
Inez Karina Tanu
"Had the happy hour set. It was very filling for 4 girls even if it's set for 2 people. There's a variety of meat that are well marinated and a good..."
Jentaro
"TL;DR Japanese bbq that hits the spot. Order the Mega mug each time!Decent japanese bbq place! Ordering their set menus are definitely the..."
Thelastnoelle
"I am always on time. As George Michael would say, “I have an unfailing internal clock” (if you don’t get that reference then parts of this post..."
Drunken Noms
"Gyu-Kaku is definitely one of my repeat places to visit. I love BBQ and this place is definitely one to visit if you do too. The meat quality is..."
Food Adventuress
"went here on a weekend night, the place is packed, but the food is as usual, pretty good, but the price per portion wise hmmm still alittle bit more..."
Marv Wang
"It was 2pm and we wanted all you can eat Korean BBQ. Most places close from 3-5pm for dinner prep. Our search for so open place eventually yielded..."
Maggi Mei
"When I’m in the mood for some Asian barbeque in Vancouver, I head to Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ.  There you engage yourself in a Japanese Yakiniku..."
FOODGRESSING.COM
"Service is friendly, and food comes quickly. Only concern is we had to wait for our waters to be refilled as they did not notice for a while. But..."
Usthefoodies
"LOVE their happy hour Monday's and super happy hours between 2-5PM & 9-close. My favorite happy hour in Vancouver and the food is super tasty as..."
Vinita Trieu
"I love this place! It's good place for friends to hangout. You get to cook your own food. They always have tons special promotions. The pork belly is..."
Nomnomnom
"I love this place. It's fun, social and super tasty. I had the lunch special and was amazed how much food came out for two people. It's not a quick..."
DanoRama
"Excellent service ! I usually come here for their happy hour menu, but would also make casual dinner visits as well. In my opinion, I would say that..."
Unepetitfoodie
"Happy Monday everyone! I usually don’t visit the same restaurant twice so soon, but Gyu-Kaku and their Happy Hour specials got me hooked. Does the..."
Nosh And Nibble
"Very Good Service, Good Food. I went here during the special Dine Out menu for dinner with three other people. We had a reservation and was..."
TK
"Awesome services. Went there for dinner last night. 2 of us had 12 dishes... everything so small...like their tasty bacon wrapped scallops, filet..."
PickyKasumi
"Better than DT. I've always craved for this restaurant after the first time I had it in Hawaii and 2nd time in NYC. When the DT location opened I..."
HungryJack
"It was our first time at Gyu-Kaku, a Japanese meat barbecuing establishment. Gyu-Kaku has many different locations in the US but only two in Canada,..."
Julie Chu
"Sara and I had a Groupon voucher for Guu-Kaku – $17 for $30 Worth of Japanese Barbecue at Gyu-Kaku Broadway . Sadly, the voucher is gone now but..."
FoodAdventureTime
"Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ on Broadway is their second location in Vancouver. The other location is in Downtown. They offer their Happy Hour special on..."
Foodology.ca
"Our meal cost around $100 before tax (liquor not included here); it was cheaper than the preset menus, we were quite full, and we got to choose..."
VanFoodies
Blue Water Cafe
86/100 (7801 ratings)
Restaurants
Sushi
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Vegan Options
Sushi
Seafood
Canadian
Canadian
Japanese
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Pork
Shrimp
Beef
Cheesecake
Lobster Roll
Cod
Halibut
Lobster
Ribs
Salad
Prawns
Crab
Scallops
Cheesecakes
Clams
Ceviche
Oyster
Risotto
Cakes
Mussels
Fish
Tuna
Sashimi
Salmon
Sit down
Sushi
Seafood
Canadian
Non-smoking restaurants
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Dinner
Fine Dining
"We had a great dinner at the bar with sable fish to die for and great sushi roll. We were celebrating our engagement and the BW staff were a..."
Kerry Jothen
"In my opinion the best restaurant in Vancouver and I've been in over 20 different restaurants of different level in the last couple years. Came here..."
Vlad Bohdanov
"A fantastic meal and great service. We started with the seafood tasting for two. Our principal plates were Sablefish, which was the best I have ever..."
Brent Andrewes
"This is a fantastic restaurant, mostly seafood and steak. We sat at the Sushi bar and watched 3 gifted and professional itameas. The work area was..."
Guy G Monette
"I have never experienced such great service as I did tonight at the Blue Water Cafe. I’m over 7 months pregnant and was given special treatment..."
Chelsey Lee Brain
"There is a reason this Yaletown establishment is rated the #1 Seafood Restaurant in Vancouver. A Culinary Dream! (Our meal was Outstanding). Our..."
Keith Setter
"Lovely dinner and spectacular experience for my boyfriends birthday dinner. Natasha knocked it out of the park and provided the best service we have..."
Anelisa Di Pasquale
"Fabulous place!!! Bustling with excitement and high energy, excellent staff and food, doesn't get any fresher!!! Oysters to start and vodka chilled..."
Nela Morovic-Bran
"It's a amazing restaurant with amazing servers from start to finish. I can't wait to go back and enjoy this special place. The best meal and..."
Chrissy Chapman
"Hands down, best food and best service. Starved ourselves all day looking forward to our return visit to this restaurant and it did not..."
Sharon Aileen
"It the best place of seafood restaurants ill been thru so far .. also there wine list umm ummm the best..."
Chris Nguyen
"Very busy so took two seats at the bar where Adam looked after us so well. Astounding wine list, great halibut of the day entre, only dissapointment..."
Chris Gillam
"Amazing food and attentive service, this place has a fantastic vibe, energetic and interesting and well worth a visit. We were super glad our hotel..."
Ruth Mackenzie
"OVERALL: It's a local favorite - great wine selection and we had only stunning dishes. Highly recommended for any occasion (it's a little pricey and..."
Lukas S
"Blue Water Cafe is amazing! Service is fast and attentive. Prior to coming here I never enjoyed seafood, but we decided to get the shellfish plateau..."
Rnie Javier
"Outstanding food and service. I’m impressed! The waitress had great knowledge of the menu and explained everything thoroughly. Food came quickly,..."
Emma D.
"Went here a few years back for our wedding anniversary. Overall the atmosphere was nice (we sat outside), the food was delicious and well presented..."
Luna G
"Our waiter, Frankie was so wonderful. He came over when we needed him, yet didn’t bother us. He knew the timing of when do to everything and knew..."
Sarah Perry
"We went back to Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar tonight and it was a good as I remembered it to be. This is one of my all-time favourite restaurants..."
Albert Lynn
"This is the place to go if you want a good consistent meal. Or you have friends in town visiting and you want to impress them. One of the few spots..."
Joyce
"Really tasty fresh oysters! The mixed seafood ceviche was a letdown though. I felt like for the price it was charging it could’ve been a lot..."
James Chan
Gyu-kaku Japanese Bbq
86/100 (5024 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Asian
Gluten Free Options
Barbecue
Barbecue
Japanese
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Sukiyaki & Shabu Shabu
Shrimp
Beef
Salad
Fish Soup
Filet Mignon
Ribs
Bibimbap
Fish
Pork
Sukiyaki
Sit down
Asian
Barbecue
Japanese
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"Really excelent place, if you enjoy the grill go there! fabulous food concept: cook fast, but ain’t fast..."
Adriana Valero
"First time experience was more than satisfying or what I was expecting. Went during their happy hour and got a good discount of our food, which was..."
Vanessa C Martin
"This place is fantastic. The staff is amazing, specially Jin, who was very kind explaining everything and pointing how much time to grill some things..."
Elio Rivero
"I love this place!! My best friend introduced me to Gyu and I'm so glad that she did. I've been coming here ever since! Delicious food, good pricing,..."
Nat Nejedla
"Good environment. Great food and good prices. Would definitely recommend a..."
Jay Allen
"Best. Restaurant. Ever. Always. Just go and you will be happy. Eat everything, especially the spicy pork and the cabbage salad. mm..."
Tanya Nix
"Not sure who served all the people that complained about the service, but Kevin was our server and I would love to have a staff of Kevins, he was..."
Glen Blake
"Oh My Word! This place is AMAZING! GREAT staff� Incredible food!! It was my first time, really had no idea what to do. They walked me through it..."
Tammy Dettrich
"Great place, great food, great service..."
Lo Xuorg
Hitoe Sushi Japanese Restaurant
86/100 (1999 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Tuna
Salmon
Fish Soup
Fish
Sashimi
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"So excited to find a whole Anago Don here. I have always been an Unagi fan. This is the first time coming to this restaurant. We ordered..."
Nuinui The Cat
"Best Japanese restaurant in Vancouver. Everything is very fresh and price is reasonable. Staffs are very nice. I would rate them 10out of 10...."
Ivan Ho
"Came here for dinner one night with my boyfriend. Very good sushi for reasonable prices. You definitely get your money's worth. Only thing was that..."
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"Great little place with high quality food! I had the salmon sashimi and Tuna aburi- I'd recommend both dishes! They have gluten free options for..."
Ninja
"Great food and excellent service! I love classic Japanese operated sushi restaurants... and this is one of them... it is hidden in the this little..."
Matthew Tam
"Hitoe sushi was a restaurant that Grayson introduced to me and it has been a favorite of ours ever since. It’s Japanese owned so if you are more..."
Eatmunchlove
"I'm a big, big sushi fan and this is some of the best I've found in Vancouver, worth traveling across the city for. The place is small and nothing..."
Pam Withers
"The best sushi in the west end , in my opinion. I've been coming here for the past 3 years and they've been consistent every single time I come here...."
Jason Mah
"Hitoe is a small homey sushi joint in Kerrisdale. Upon entering you could see many Japanese cultural elements hanging on the ceiling and placed..."
Alicetseng819
"Hitoe is a great stop for organic sushi. The rolls were wrapped very well. It's a bit on the pricier side, but well worth it. Since this is west 4th..."
LaurenDrives
"Love the salmon belly sashimi - fatty and fresh. It was also the fact that not many Japanese restaurants offer this. We then tried the toro nigiri..."
Jenny L
"Another gathering of our sushi club. On tonight’s menu, some fusion Japanese cuisine. Our destination didn’t look like much on the outside. A red..."
Maggi Mei
"Super fresh sushi. Smaller portions so order more than you would normally. Average pricing. Doesn't serve alcohol (much to my friend's..."
Sarawr
"I don't know... I just like it so much better than nigiri. I'm never satisfied with the rice content in nigiri. I love mah rice!!! So I always have..."
Selina Lo
"When my friends ask me what food I want to eat I answer "as usual." It basically means I want sushi with lots of salmon sashimi. We wanted to try new..."
SophiaEats
"It was raining so hard the night I went to Hitoe Sushi that I didn’t even get a chance to look at what the store front looks like. Regardless, it..."
Yummyvancouver
"Understated & unassuming but satisfying.... A little tough to see when driving by, understated decor, small space (you can't entertain a party of 10..."
Canuck2s
"One of the place can tell you what is the REAL Sushi in Vancouver !!! So fresh and good standard of the sushi, Highly recommend !! It will be prefect..."
Kitkitan
"Japanese owned !!!!!. Japanese owned sushi place that serves real wasabi !! They do not use that paste stuff that most places use. The sushi is fresh..."
Sushi_love3965
"They must put crack in the food.... Traditional. Fresh and Simple...and absolutely delightful! Being a vegetarian sushi options are very..."
WestieVeggie
"Magnificent. It's a rarity to find a Japanese restaurant owned and run by Japanese people nowadays. Hitoe Sushi is one of these rare restaurants, and..."
RandomUser123
"Excellent!. Another of my favourite places in Kits. Lunch or Dinner. Great service and exceptional food (Order some of the special fish or..."
Geoffrey Tintinger
"This place is one of the best sushi in kits. Staff are very friendly and they give you pocky sticks for desert.... Who doesn't like pocky..."
Kt
"The sweetest lil sushi place with the friendliest Japanese people in town. And the sushi is great!Personal favourites are the Rainbow Roll and..."
Kitsilanna
"Fav !!. Great sushi place ! fresh, good, extremely cheap and crazy service ! Walking in and stepping out you feel like almost like a rockstar because..."
Ju_25
"Awesome people, great sushi, good prices - What more could you ask for! Thanks Hitoe..."
Goldie
"Great Sushi Place in Vancouver. I am in love with sushi and tired many good Japanese restaurants in Vancouver. I go to Hitoe almost every..."
Elennaa
"Authentic Japanese Sushi. Cute and friendly restaurant, refreshing menu! Ordered a sashimi combo and both the salmon and tuna were very fresh. They..."
Ben Lee
"Good prices and they give a pack of Pocky at the end of your meal!! Service is great..."
Susie
"Amazing!. The service is incredibly friendly, the food is simply delicious and not expensive at all. Does not look particulary appealing from the..."
Pico
"Good value and beautiful food. It's true there are loads of japanese restaurants in Vancouver but this one will defiantly stick in your mind. Tiny..."
Care
"At first glance (ie the possibly hand-painted sign outside, or the taped menu in the window listing seemingly pricey combos at around $10 per), Hitoe..."
Pretend Chef
"Lovely staff. Delicious food. Good portion size. Diverse menu. I love their Cali roll specials; they have Cali rolls topped it with your choice of 4..."
Jennyfer Cassar
"Its a Hit-oe!. We went to Hitoe on our search for a Vancouver sushi restaurant that was comparable to our favourite place in Victoria, Ebizo Sushi...."
EmandPhil
"Hitoe Sushi. Appearances are deceiving - the decor waslow key but the restaurant surprised us with the variety of delicious sushi..."
Lmtgelley
"Who knew there were so many Japanese-run sushi restaurants in Vancouver? Aside from the lackadaisical decor, everything about this tiny (five tables)..."
Famished Foodies
"Also, there is a large variety of Japanese-themed decorations to make the place feel more Japanese-themed. This is all fitting because Hitoe is..."
Raymond's Sushi Adventures
"Do people still even read this blog? I know it’s been ages since I’ve written last. A friend had just let me know that Chowtimes has me listed as..."
DP
"Hitoe is one of the a few Nigiri restaurant with high quality in Point Grey. The price is very reasonable too. If you are living nearby, it’s a..."
SquareY
"It’s spicy, sweet, fresh with a a hint of yuzu sauce. Made this a very refreshing roll, if only I can remember what this is called… :( If I..."
Beth L
"I had here was fresh and well made, which is really all you can look for with basic sushi. It satisfied my craving and it was affordably priced. They..."
Food Queen
"Hitoe Sushi is perhaps my favourite place in Vancouver to get delicious Japanese food and a truly authentic Japanese dining..."
West Coast Tastebuds
"Definitely visit Hitoe Sushi if you’re in the Kits/Point Grey area and looking for sushi. Maybe you’re on the way to or from UBC, or heading to..."
Gourmetcetera
"We are very lucky to have a tremendous choice of Japanese restaurants in Vancouver. There are high quality, high price ones like Miku , En , or the..."
Famished Foodies
"Hitoe has been our go-to sushi restaurant for the past year now. Why? Well, the restaurant has amazing sushi combo deals that are very reasonably..."
Eating In Vancouver
"The sushi in general are very delicious! Well seasoned and very fresh! We took the salmon and rainbow sushi! But the takoyaki was not up to my taste,..."
Spongebob
"Hitoe Sushi is a hidden gem on West 4th. It is an authentic Japanese restaurant that has a nice cozy home feel. The sushi is of a high quality but..."
John Wong
"A very small place hidden way out west 4th Ave for 11 years. Excellent rolls and nigiri, the soups tend to more authentic japanese flavour profile so..."
Peter Powell
"Best sushi we've ever had!!! Their Gluten free rice is tasty! Fish so fresh!!!! Mt. Fuji roll is a new..."
Tiffany L
"The best sushi I’ve ever had and the best service at a sushi restaurant I’ve had. Would definitely recommend going here, and try the speciality..."
Mallory Coles
"The best uni don (sea urchin on rice) I have ever had! Uni was fresh, creamy, and wasn't fishy at all. Yellow tail cheek was a bit pricey for its..."
Eugene Choi
"Somewhat of a hidden gem, doesn't seem like it'll be incredible but it's quite good sushi. I had one of the combos in the picture..."
Mo Yassin
"Extremely friendly staff! They checked in multiple times to see how we were enjoying our food. The food was absolutely delicious! We look forward to..."
Chad Middleton
Hooked Poke Bar
86/100 (628 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegan Options
Japanese
Japanese
Hawaiian
Seafood
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Tuna
Salmon
Japanese
Hawaiian
Reservations
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"First time in the restaurant today and the staff was incredibly kind and overly cautious about my allergy. The food was fast and really good-- I've..."
Loushawna Rose Haselhan
"This has been the first time I have tried this. It was a pleasant experience. The staff is very welcoming like a traditional Japanese eatery. The..."
Richard Lee
"This was my 1st time here, great experience, generous portions compared to some of their competitors, lots of fresh options and the staff was very..."
Chelsea Moffat
"First time for poke. Staff were really good at explaining and..."
Rob Kennedy
"I have a bit of a different story, but a very positive review. While I was visiting, my bike was stolen. Nathan, the owner, just happened to walk..."
Glenn Kukkee
"Tried the Twin Dragon Bowl last night and damn it was good! Def going back for..."
Yawar Abbas
"Really delicious, fresh food. All the signature bowls, including the Tofu and the Veggie bowls, are..."
Samantha Servis
"Tonight was my first time, and it's not gonna be my last! Thank you for the fresh, nutritious & yummy food..."
Nadine Haddad Awad
"Great service and amazing food. Loved it. I'll be back..."
Aman Nijjer
"So fresh and healthy! Love the tofu and sweet potato..."
Mina Khtaria
"I’m back on the poke bandwagon again! I’ve pretty much tried almost all the poke places now and I was going to cross Hooked Poke Bar off my list..."
Constant Cravings
"I personally am in love with the idea of poke bowls. It consists of everything I enjoy and I love how you can customize your own bowl. I recently..."
Domo Is Craving...
Nabebugyo Hot Pot Cuisine
86/100 (599 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Japanese
Vegan Options
Asian
Soups
Japanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Hot Pot
Sukiyaki & Shabu Shabu
Ice Cream
Soups
Japanese
Asian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Nabebugyo Hot Pot Cuisine was a Japanese individual hot pot place opened in mid 2016. It was a hype in the foodie world because they were bridging ..."
604foodcritic Com
"I’m not the biggest hot pot fan but when it’s Japanese style hot pot, I’m game. We finally went to try out Nabebugyo. They’re located close..."
Jonny
"Ben and I finally get to try the ramen hot pot from Nabegugyo Hot Pot Cuisine on Cambie St. on a Friday evening. We had wanted to check this place..."
Ben And Suanne
"New hotpot restaurants have been opening up all over the Lower Mainland but Nabebugyo serves a Japanese version of the popular dish. They offer up..."
Brandon Liang
"It's getting really cold so hot pot is the way to go! Came here on a Friday night with a friend and we were lucky we took the last 2 spots at the..."
E. AY
"Giving me back hope in Hot Pot style eating. Their bras are nicely done total Japanese style about balance and Clarity and clean expression of..."
Asian Food Nazi
"@Maggie, I have a feeling legit reviews are being marked as spam and thus not counting towards the total.   I love this place so I felt compelled..."
James Hennessy
"I don't understand why this has a 2.8/5. We went on a Saturday night which was quite busy but didn't need to wait in line for two. Many options for..."
Maggie
"Authentic Japanese hot pot soup bases. Sukiyaki was on the ball. For people who don't like the light taste of shabu shabu, traditional shabu shabu is..."
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"Their Sukiyaki hotpot was very authentic! I had been craving for sukiyaki pot for so long. Meat quality was good, so was the price. Will go again...."
Katharine Yi
"Nabebugyo is a Japanese-style hot pot restaurant where you will get your own individual hot pot instead of sharing a big hot pot. My friends and I..."
Foodology.ca
"Nabebugyo is a Japanese-style hot pot restaurant where you will get your own individual hot pot instead of sharing a big hot pot. My friends and I..."
Foodology.ca
"Really enjoyed my lunch here today! The ingredients were fresh although the Tom Yum soup could use just a dash more salt. I love hot pot and the..."
Imkoonta
Gyo Para
85/100 (1195 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
Ramen
Gyoza
Asian
Japanese
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Mid-range
"So yum. It doesn’t get any better than this. And it’s reasonable priced. Try..."
Valerie M. Titford
"The food was fresh and prepared with care, absolutely excellent! The staff was very polite and attentative. 10 out of 10 will definitely go..."
Johann Jude D'Souza
"Generations of cooking experience resulting in an amazing dining experience. A must for ramen fans. (Veggie gyoza..."
James King
"the best ramen and gyoza ever! and matcha lemonade was perfect for summer!..."
Takako Murakami
"Still reeling from how amazing the food is here! The..."
Lo Dey
"You know that amazing comatose feeling you get after Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner? That’s how I feel after eating..."
Jeff Rey
"Amazing food and excellent service! The spicy ramen is..."
Kayla Isaaks
"This is my family's restaurant. I'm very proud of my heritage and feel so lucky to have grown up eating real, homecooked meals made from scratch by..."
Nanako Aramaki
"Super good food and amazing service! Give it a..."
Maruja Mountain O
"Flavourful broth, perfectly done noodles, and pork cooked to perfection. Best ramen I've ever had. Repeat customer for..."
Meghan Asher
"Opens for lunch..."
Annabelle Dirk
"Amazing hand made gyozas and ramen that stands out from your typical franchises here in Vancouver!No MSG, made from scratch, you can tell this..."
Elena Lim
"When it comes to ramen, there are many options in Vancouver, and some taste better than the others. For example, you can always see a long line up at..."
Regina Ip
"Great ramen, simple and effective menu with hand made and customizable craft ramen. Gyoza yakimeshi and karaage all made to order with..."
Tak Aramaki
"My friend and I both got super spicy ramen and gyoza! It was very good! Honestly some of the best Ramen I've tasted!Freshly pressed garlic..."
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"Gyo Para Gyoza & Ramen Bar first opened in 1993 under the name “Gyoza Paradise”, on Thurlow and Robson. They’ve reincarnated as Gyo Para Gyoza..."
Ceci
"The best craft ramen around, everything else is pre made sauces and franchise based operations in comparison to this real deal. Not many places..."
Alex
"The number of seats in this restaurants is surprising smaller than expected but we got seated fairly quickly. The servers were generally quite..."
Jee Pang
"Unlike many other ramen places around town, we were able to walk in and get a seat immediately (no line ups). The proprietor’s family comes from a..."
Curmudgeon
"WOW. Best tonkotsu and shoyu ramen in town if you know what real food tastes like. They claim they don't use MSG and after drinking the entire bowl..."
Naoko Tokunaga
"Check out the review of Gyo Para Gyoza & Ramen Bar in the blog post..."
Eatmunchlove
"Amazing gyoza and ramen every time; they have great strict recipes and can't wait to go back.  The tonkotsu broth is my favourite and I go very..."
Jordan King
"The shoyu ramen was stellar - the pork was flavourful and tender, the brother was hearty and had an excellent balance. The noodles were cooked..."
Matt Watts
"One-liner: Homey ramen that doesn't break the bank in a neighbourhood that could use more ramen Highlight: Butter Corn Miso..."
Nosh And Nibble
Naruto Sushi
85/100 (2616 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salmon
Tempura
Sit down
Japanese
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Asian
Seating
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Cheap Eats
"They give you way more for what you are paying Great food, service and team..."
Mat Ador
"When our usual sushi delivery restaurant was closed for the holidays, the boyfriend and I came across Naruto Sushi and decided to give it a try. They..."
CuriouslyCarmen.com
"So cheap and good foodBut miso soup's tofu was little bit smelly Server was kindHappy combo menu is the best in this..."
Lhppp1
"Super friendly service, especially from the one guy. Food is slightly above average for a sushi restaurant. Prices are slightly below average for a..."
Maxwell Rice
"Very nondescript sushi place on Commercial Dr. I liked the Sakura Roll and I'd probably orde that again, it was a good mix of sweet crunch with a..."
Karen
"Very good! Great options for vegetarians/vegans! I got an entire combo of assorted vegetarian sushi that had no mayo! Their specialty veg rolls are..."
Koko's Kitchen
"This is one of my go-to sushi places. The prices are fairly cheap, the quality is decent and the staff are very friendly. I usually get the sushi..."
Carmen
"Great place!. We've been ordering sushi here for pick up for a while now and have always been happy! We've also dined in and the service is great and..."
Talula
"Love this place! Great quality, great price. Awesome staff. Clean and quick! Best sushi in the area!! Our family..."
Jennyfer Cassar
"Extremely good!!! I am very pleasantly suprised! The outside doesn't look fancy but the inside is decorated nicely and the food is awesome! I am very..."
Sarah
"Great restaurant and service. This is a really good Japanese restaurant. inviting staff, great service and one of the freshest sushi I've been able..."
Joanne Lai
"We regularly order one of the bento boxes with brown rice and always find it to be of consistent quality. Reasonably priced fare and friendly staff,..."
Kiwi-in-canada
"Great Little Place. Ordered take-out from here and had the House Combo, which came with the Caterpillar Roll, miso soup, salmon maki and tuna and..."
Jono Lam
"Really good local sushi place with high turnover so fresh fish and affordable prices. Definitely worth a visit..."
Bigpete
"Small dining place with excellent food for the price! Conveniently located.We had decent service and kid friendly. The kids love the..."
ForTheLoveofFood
"The yam avocado roll, spicy tuna sashimi and toro nigiri are superb! It's inexpensive and service is friendly and quick. For basic, delicious, cheap..."
Jase And Heth
Ajisai Sushi Bar
85/100 (1844 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Sushi
Gluten Free Options
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Tuna
Salmon
Lobster Roll
Fish
Sashimi
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
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Dinner
Mid-range
"The seafood salad is to die for. Lots of raw fish to go with the bed of greens and light..."
Victor Chong
"Hidden gem. Fish was fresh and portions for the cost we’re reasonable. We’ll be..."
Gail Fleming
"Will definitely be back to try other dishes, great service and delicious food.. had a good..."
Miz Mari
"Best sushi restaurant I had so far! The maguro sashimi is to die..."
Justin Chao
"I love your food. Nowadays, I have come back Taiwan. I miss your food so so much. Hope I will taste your dishes..."
Removed Sai
"Saba Shiso and Hamachi Tataki......"
Donna Chung
"Best sushi place. Always fresh and fresh fish flown in almost..."
Adam M. Eisele
"Ajisai isn't a typical Vancouver sushi restaurant. The location is charmingly odd and the food focuses on quality rather than quantity. When you..."
Josh Gemmell
"A Japanese colleague introduced me to this place.  I've been to Vancouver about 12 times and I've visited Ajisai 12 times maybe 13 times.  Best..."
Vee Cee
"Ona of the best sushi places The only problem is it’s too small and they don’t take reservations so I order take out but it’s worth the wait...."
Omar Take
"Hands down my favorite sushi place in Vancouver. The fish is always so fresh! We love going and choosing a bunch of different nigiri to try, they..."
Megan
"Some people say salmon roe are too fishy, but I really can't taste it.  It's nothing compared to the smell of the wet market in Hong Kong. . Love..."
Chichicho Chichicho
"The staff are all very professional and welcoming. The sushi is always fresh and never disappoints. The wait can be very long at times since the..."
Yo-Yi
"Some of the best sushi I've ever had. Fresh, decent price, reliable quality and service. I've gotten into the habit of getting the sushi bento for..."
Ironheinrich
"Came here with some friends on a Friday evening after school. We barely got here before 6 and it was just full with no one waiting in front of us. By..."
F
"Ajisai is one of the top sushi places in Vancouver due to its consistency!  Never disappoint ordering anything off the menu, it's always has the..."
Derek
"Came here for lunch soon after they opened and the restaurant was already pretty full. Luckily we got a table right away. Soon after there were quite..."
Natalie
"The sushi here is incredible. From presentation to freshness to the price, I highly recommend checking this place out! Just make sure to get there..."
Brittanie Penner
"Ajisai Sushi Bar has consistently topped lists of best sushi restaurants in Vancouver and finally I made it here to try it! I went super early right..."
Constant Cravings
"Ajisai Sushi Bar is a place you have to arrive at really early if you don’t want to be waiting outside in the cold for a long period of time. Many..."
Reservation Under Cindy
"Great sashimi freshnesd and the sushi rice is pretty good. Better than most other Japanese restaurants but not as good as minanmi. The pressed..."
Asian Food Nazi
"Came here for Valentines Day dinner, I would say solid choice. We showed up just after 7:00 PM and the place was very busy, also a very small place...."
Kelly Yee
"Don't let the lines deter you from trying your hand here. This is possibly one of the best sushi bars in town. Sushi and sashimi are unbeatable here...."
Robert Scoggins
"Came here for Valentine's Day with my boyfriend. We waited ~50mins until we got a table. The place is very small, probably sits around 25 people? We..."
Anita Young
"One of Kerrisdale's most popular sushi restaurant and local favorite. Authentic Japanese food with great selection of unique rolls and traditional..."
GoMunch
"one of my favourite sushi bar in Vancouver. its comeout perfect in most time. just love it, i Can have it for a week and never get..."
407559295
"This place has tempted us for years and deterred us with its persistently long lineups. We finally went in and we were completely blown away. The..."
Shane Kalafut
"This is by far the best sushi bar in Vancouver due to its high quality and variety of fish. You can't get some of the fish they have anywhere else...."
Jason C
"Whenever we're in vancouver, we will come here to get our sushi fix. Great quality, super fresh sushi at affordable prices. Extremely busy at rush..."
Cathy Lin
"Loved this sushi restaurant! Excellent sashimi and the staff were attentive and so friendly. Authentic atmosphere and overall a great experience...."
Marie
"It’s hidden away in a cute little nook in Kerrisdale, but I don’t think anyone has trouble finding it. It’s always busy. Ajisai is the best..."
Miriamscmortimer
"One-liner: High-quality rice and a radical selection of fish Highlight: Unagi Battera Recommended for: Early diners and rice..."
Nosh And Nibble
"Perfect little Japanese restaurant that actually has Japanese folks working. Loved it here! We went twice during our visit to Vancouver and it was..."
Nancy M
"I am a regular Ajisai customer. They have the best sashimi in town and everything they provide is fresh. I don't usually tell this hidden gem to..."
Jing Iris Wong
"If you know me well, the two things I enjoy about japanese cuisine are unagi and yam tempura. It’s all I need. Since I’ve never been to Ajisai..."
Long Live Feasts
"Nice little Sushi Restaurant. This is a very tiny restaurant. Make sure you give yourself time to stand in line. We ordered a plate of assorted..."
M Tomika
"Been coming here for over a decade and really wish people didn't know about it because the lineups are getting stupid! Best sushi on the West Coast..."
PrettyFly4aWhiteGuy
"85%+ with over 900 votes...what else is there to say?. As I walked by this restaurant after a doctor's appointment, the place was packed and a..."
Vicvanshopper
"I've been going to this restaurant since I was young and it's delicious! I love how their dynamite rolls have cornflakes instead of a tempura prawn...."
Kirsten Wong
"Fresh, delicious sushi. I tried uni for the first time here and it was delicious! Would highly recommend..."
Cw
"Best in town. This small hidden gem in Kerrisdale is my favorite sushi bar thus far. I would wait to get in because not only is the food delicious,..."
Rob
"Uni Don is really good. There are not many places that offer uni don. A long line up if you are going there at peak hours since the place is..."
William Tsang
"Best sushi in kerrisdale. I recently visited this restaurant on a friday night and it was busy. I love the friendly staff and sat at the sushi bar. I..."
Cc187
"A case where size doesn't matter...lol. ajisai's a small eatery but the sushi & sashimi's oh so fresh and tasty. and awesome free underground..."
604Foodie
"Simply The Best. I started coming here on a review stating that 'Sashimi connoisseurs should come'. I love my Sashimi so I gave it a try even though..."
Darch107
"^(00)^. Although I didn't quite enjoy my 1st taste of the Hakki Roll. Really enjoyed eating there. Loved the unagi cheese roll. The BBQ fish was..."
Chloe
"Definitely hard to find. I was on a bike ride out in the Kerrisdale area, and I remembered a lot of people writing good things about this place. I..."
J-Roo
"Sushi in Kerrisdale??. We would never have found Ajisai if we hadn't seen it reviewed on Urbanspoon. This has to be the most well-hidden Sushi bar in..."
Riverbank
"Tasty. There are so many Japanese restaurants in the Kerrisdale area, but I must say Ajisai is my favourite! Their menu offers a vast selection of..."
Iris Chen
"Excellent. I love Ajisai. Reasonable prices, high quality, and the best selection of veg rolls I have seen in any sushi..."
Biba
"Fresh Sushi! Awesome food!. I often come to this place for quick lunch. I have to order one of their special miso soup, the clam miso soup. The taste..."
Articuno
"Really Fresh. I went here for a quick lunch today. I've been here a couple of times, and everytime they had fresh ingredients and nicely made sushi...."
Polish
"I've been frequenting this restaurant for several years now and I feel like their food is starting go downhill. But still good enough for me to..."
Shawn
"Nigiris are some od the best i've had. All Nigiri sushis we had were great! we had red tuna, toro, aji, hamachi, mirugai, and kapachi. i thought the..."
CTL
"High Quality fish in a hideaway. Tucked away in a Kerrisdale walkway Ajisai offers a vast selection of raw fish dishes and some rolls for the less..."
Kiwinky
"Lives Up To Buzz. Even on weekdays, you can find the line out the door as well as people crowding inside the cozy entranceway. This..."
F O O D O S O P H Y
"Awesome!. I just returned from a trip to Japan and decided to try Ajisai on a Japanese woman's recommendation. It is incredible! Ajisai is my new..."
Sinja
"Best sushi in Vancouver. Seriously. You can pay a lot more for sushi, but why?!?Ajisai has consistently been my favorite since I..."
Dotorious
"The Amaebi Nigiri came with a large, sweet shrimp with a characteristic slightly sticky feel and a taste resembling sweet chopped scallop. The Unagi..."
Raymond's Sushi Adventures
"We got the CC combination which included three of each type. We added three uni. I also wanted to note that if you are not a fan of masago at other..."
Kyle Woo
"You seriously can't get amazing, fresh and reasonably priced sashimi like Ajisai in the Bay Area. The side ingredients and presentation add a whole..."
Death By Chopshticks
"Last Friday, I asked my mom to join me for dinner at Ajisai, a sushi restaurant in Kerrisdale that neither of us have tried before. It’s rated very..."
DP
"...ordered the Spicy Combo for $10 (24 pieces). I was really surprised at the portion for the price! Not only that, but it tasted really fresh and..."
Idea Rabbit
"The first time we tried to get there, we had to spend some time. Despite it’s not easy to spot, it’s pretty crowded at lunch hours because it’s..."
SquareY
"The sushi rice in the chirashi was slightly sticky, tasting only faintly of vinegar and sugar. The pieces of fish were cut into thin slices that..."
Hitting The Sauce
"Ajisai has great sushi for great value. The high quality ingredient they use will keep us coming back! By time we left, the restaurant was packed! A..."
Hippo's Foodprint
"If you come here, you must get some sashimi as its all very fresh. Just look at the colour of the salmon - very..."
Kahhlee
"I was thinking “Fresh Fresh Fresh” the whole time because that’s exactly what the fish was – probably the freshest I have without doubt in a..."
Next Meal
"I love saba. The piece of clear kombu (I believe) is nice on top of the fish. Inside the rice is a dab of ginger and shiso...."
Hungryin3hrs
"This was the best Atlantic salmon sashimi that I have had. At most places it tastes the same, but it just tasted extra fresh here and it had a..."
Food Queen
"The fish they prepare here looked and tasted quite fresh. There was little evidence that it could have came from giant chunks of soon-to-be-sashimi..."
Andy Gao
"Their dynamite roll is sensationally unique with its crispy core, dynamic taste making it different from many other sushi places. Real crab roll is..."
Mister T
"Lunch was a good time to go since there were decent lunch specials. We got cut off by a busy man who also cut us off once again when we wanted to get..."
Janileu
"The Spicy Combo is my staple whenever I visit Ajisai. Mainly for two reasons, other than the obvious (taste). One - it's a really good deal and Two -..."
C.Herb
"I am in the perpetual search for the most delicious sushi. We are so lucky to have such great options here in Vancouver, that it almost seems like a..."
Gastrofork Dee De Los Santos
"We ended up at Ajisai. It's a bit hidden as it's sandwiched in between buildings and an alley, I did not know there was a parking lot just around the..."
604 Munchies
"there are many japanese restaurants in kerrisdale but only a few that are worth going. the seafood salad at a japanese eatery can say a lot about the..."
Joyce.
"You find good food in the most interesting places. While passing through Kerrisdale, one might not expect much in terms of Japanese food. Hidden..."
Jer