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Eat Bar & Patio Haraheri
85/100 (1928 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Japanese
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Salad
Tuna
Salmon
Cod
Prawns
Sukiyaki & Shabu Shabu
Sukiyaki & Shabu Shabu
Tempura
Fish
Sashimi
Pork
Sukiyaki
Sit down
Japanese
Asian
Private Dining
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
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"Fantastic service and food! The raw spot prawns and scallops were..."
Jane Ortiz-Kees
"Karaage taken to the next level! Thank you for showing me a better world with the tastiest, most delicious fried..."
Julio Cumana
"Awesome experience, beautiful atmosphere, best Asian cuisine I've ever..."
Renae Rockwell
"Awesome fresh fish, sensational dishes - we come..."
Werner Heissenberg
"A neat little eatery on a roof with a wide selection of izakaya treats. You can order and pay on your phone at your seat, some dishes even come with..."
Lucy Chai
"I visited the restaurant on a Thursday night. The place wasn't too crowded and we got a seat by the bar immediately. This was my second time..."
Eric Lin
"Amazing experience at Haraheri last night! We went on a Friday and we were helped immediately. The restaurant has a cute rooftop vibe and the inside..."
TheHonestReviewer
"Good food. Authentic. The Royal Bento is what we came in for and it was good value for the money - CAD27. However, I think they had too many fried..."
Antonio Vidal
"I came around 2 pm on Wednesday the service a and the attendant was amazing no complains but the best Pat was the food totally Japanese recommended..."
Saul Venegas
"Amazing value Japanese Lunch food! 🍚🍱 The bento boxes are very worth if you want a bit of everything. The prices are fair for the quantity and..."
Jinchen Cai
"The lunch Bento box was full of variety and was a well balanced meal. The chicken was my favorite protein of the combo and the tempura was also very..."
Kayley Tan
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
85/100 (2674 ratings)
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Soups
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Asian
Japanese
Asian
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"Love the soup and the texture of the noodles. Highly recommend this..."
Betty Barrett
"Best in Vancouver... and the world! I should know. I’ve tried their ramen in Vancouver, Hawaii, and Japan!..."
Jeffrey M. Reynolds
"Even with the 50% off promo and long line up, staff were still very pleasant and courteous. Food is very good as always. Broadway location is more..."
Evandro Mendoza
"My husband and I loves Santouka and we've been coming for years. So happy that our little one loves it there too. We've been taking our toddler..."
Shalyn Lapating
"A little pricey but it's the best ramen in town! Hope you open one in Richmond..."
Michael Lai
"Excellent ramen! The special braised pork cheek is..."
Jeff Vanelle
"High quality ramen, got in right away. Neat drinks..."
Ray Barrett
"Best Ramen in Vancouver, I have not tried Broadway branch, but I am expecting the same flavor as the one on..."
Amos Vivancos Leon
"Great value for money - portions are huge and the ramen broth was rich and..."
M.Choi
"Santouka is a busy ramen franchise. Their restaurants are usually packed with ramen gourmand. The West Broadway location is Santouka’s newest..."
604foodcritic Com
"I DID IT!!! i finally managed to get a seat at this wickedly popular extremely crowded place i ordered the Kara-Miso Ramen it is to die for delicious..."
Fart's Pfotografy
"Like the sushi joints that proliferated the Vancouver dining scene years ago, the same trend appears to have happened with ramen houses. In addition..."
Penny And Rusty
"Very rich & creamy broth. Choice of size was nice. Toppings included with ramen were good, but we would’ve liked more. Egg was excellent!..."
Loaf2go
"This was definitely another hot spot in Vancouver. I am not a big ramen fan but this place changed my mind. We did wait but it wasn't too long. I..."
AnnahcFoodie
"A good friend of mine came down & she swore by this place as the BEST ramen she's ever had! So naturally your boy the Virajie had to see what was..."
Viraj Abeysekera
"Ramen is flavorful and delicious. Gyoza was just ok-the filling seemed a bit mushy. Service is fast and attentive. Great overall experience...."
User01
"This is a ramen shop located on Broadway near the skytrain station (they have a 2nd location on Robson). I've had their Miso Cha-shu Ramen, which I..."
Willow Yang
"Not sure why this location has a lower rating than the West End Santouka? It's exactly the same thing, but with more space. Service quality is the..."
Jen
"This Ramen resto is my second favorite. Ramen base soup was delicious. Noodles is a little bit thick. Staff on this branch are friendly. The place is..."
Donnel P
"At this very moment, seven dollars worth of passably done sweet & sour pork, coupled with a few pieces of hastily fried pork chop...sit in front of..."
Selina Lo
"Tasty pork ramen! Tastes the same as the Santouka in West End. The only difference is that the service at this location is not as smooth but still..."
Karen
"Grayson and I were grabbing dinner in the Broadway City Hall area because we were going to go out to board game night with our friends near by...."
Eatmunchlove
"Ben had taken a couple of days off to clear his personal days. We decided to go to downtown for a walk. We got off the City Hall station as we..."
Ben And Suanne
"When did ramen get so expensive? I remember eating at the Robson location for much less. I love the texture of the noodles and the soup just warms my..."
Louisa Ng
"A Sunday afternoon trip to Broadway City Hall station and a craving for ramen helped me stumble upon the other Hokkaido Ramen location!  I had heard..."
JT
"There was a time when all of the respectable ramen places were restricted to the downtown area. Now they’ve started breaking away from Robson and..."
Curtis G NG
"So it was "Santouka Day" and this new location of Hokkaido Ramen Santouka was celebrating it with a 50% off promotion. I have been a fan of their..."
It's Me Chuck
"Come here a couple of times now and to get seats, you need to show up before 11:30am otherwise you will be waiting in line. This place is packed by..."
Chicas
"We tried to avoid lining up. We came here after 8:30pm. We got a table right away. We enjoyed the ambiance and environment here. This..."
Kit Yee Y.
"Fans of Japan-based chain, Hokkaido Ramen Santouka, have a reason to rejoice.  Santouka West Broadway had their grand opening on January 31 and is..."
FOODGRESSING.COM
"○Good service○good ramen but not the best / I prefer the Robson location better for the taste○overpriced/ not worth it for quality..."
Nomnomnom
"Same consistent taste & quality as the Robson Street location. BUT this new location earns extra points for convenience, it is less than one block..."
Cam
"We came here on the perfect day! March 10 was a special promotion day for Santouka Ramen. 50% off! This is a popular Japanese Ramen restaurant..."
Victor Law
"Food was delicious. Staff were friendly but were a little inattentive. The restaurant can get pretty busy and they can have a wait however, fast turn..."
Alexis Naguit
"Delicious hearty ramen and tsukemen (dipping noodles). The broth had depth and it's also nice to change it up once in awhile and order noodles to..."
Ashley Kwan
"Remains one of my favorite spots for ramen in Vancouver! The broth is always on point and rich and delicious. The noodles have a good bounce to them..."
Audrey T
"This is one of the best ramen places I've ever been to! The shoyu broth is very rich without being overly greasy. I enjoyed the Japanese Cream Soda..."
Jaimie Kim
"Amazing ramen place! Me and my husband definitely had our fill. As both of us have been to Japan, we were craving this melon (green) drink and to our..."
CHLOE AQ GUIMARY OLSEN
"The Toroniku (pork cheek) is amazing,, it melts in your mouth! Food comes really fast and everything is delicious. Had the shoyu ramen with a good..."
Den D
"Came here to share a dish of ramen and the normal size bowl already gives you so much! The toroniku shio had an amazing broth. So much flavor and not..."
stan yu
Rajio Japanese Public House
85/100 (1162 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Dinner
Sashimi
Sit down
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Reservations
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"Been to Rajio Japanese Public House twice now for dinner. They also own Kingyo, Suika and Raisu so we figured we’d be in good hands at Rajio...."
Jonny
"Food tasted great! Especially the sashimi and Epi Mayo! Will definitely go back for other dishes! Only one mistake tho the sushi rice was..."
Simplicity10
"Came here for a late dinner as it was one of the few places open late on Sat. Overall, the food here is very flavorful, but portions are small..."
Jee Pang
"Rajio Public House in Point Grey is celebrating their fifth anniversary!  This hip, eclectic Japanese Izakaya located by UBC specializes in Japanese..."
FOODGRESSING.COM
"This restaurant is small and crowded. We ordered watermelon punch with alcohol , salad and aburi sushi. The punch was really awesome, it's not too..."
Agnes Zheng
"Rajio Public House is located on West 10th Ave and Elma Street. It is about 10 minutes away from UBC. It is a hip izakaya with Japanese tapas and..."
Camera Gourmet
"Cane here on a Friday night with my boyfriend around 6:00pm. We got a table right when we got there but the place was already pretty full. Really..."
Kristy McAvena
"Fantastic Izakaya, from the same group as suikya, and raisu. Authentic feeling environment with a great selection of dishes not seen at typical..."
Natedawg
"Really liked the food here; portions are typically small, which allows people to try a multitude of items. The watermelon drink is quite overpriced,..."
Amanda Pang
"Came here with two other friends. Okinawa orion beer and watermelon punch with rum. Oysters were fresh and well marinated, deep fried skewers were..."
Jill
"Rajio is part of the same group as Kingyo and Suika. I've been to all 3 and they're all good. Rajio has more cooked food with their deep fried..."
Natalie
"Love the drinks here! Although you can't taste any alcohol in the drinks, still a must try. The food is great as well! Feels a bit like "Guu" or..."
Kimboslice
"This place is definitely worth a 5 rating!  The service was excellent and the food was amazing! Ordered their Aburi Saba sushi, Hot Stone Crab..."
Jean
"A revisit to Rajio, this time with the whole crew for a late night snack, and some of those tasty fresh oysters that are just a little bit over $1!..."
MS.CHUBBS
"Ever since I’d visited Suika, I’ve been wanting to check out their other sister restaurants in town to see how they stack up. Little Bunny had..."
Drunken Noms
"Since school started a few weeks ago, I've been eating out twice everyday. I knoww, I'm so healthy right? On most days I don't get home until 9 or 10..."
Selina Lo
"A while ago, vaneats would do packages where you got to try a bunch of small dishes for a set price and rajio was one of their destinations! Overall,..."
Feelingfamished
"Vancouver is indisputably a Japanese food haven in Canada. How could I possibly end my izakaya journey after Kingyo? So, Rajio was the next..."
Zuuchini
"Great food, fast service, cheerful staff! My favorite out of the starters was the pig trotter. It was so tender that it fell off the bones! The..."
Jellyfish
"love love love this little place... it feels authentic, local and has damn good food... must tries include the watermelon rum drink n the 2 pound..."
Joanna Wong
"My absolute favorites from Rajio are the stone bibimbap, and the watermelon fruit punch! A great noisy place to visit with friends, definitely share..."
Yujin Claire Song
"Great food, atmosphere, and prices. Rajio is a Japanese restaurant/bar in Kitsilano that offers great food for reasonable prices. Kushikatsu are..."
VancouverLP
"Yum! Excellent service. Really nice staff and they all chant cute japanese phrases when people come in and leave. Also love the decor. Nothing like..."
Alexitamei
"Randomly stumbled upon this restaurant as our group was headed for the sushi restaurant across. Sat on the patio on a nice summer day. Very..."
YummyFTW
"Great. The deep fried things on the sticks (forgot their name, kushi katsu?) are delicious. Definitely give the lotus root one a try. Interesting..."
Ivoryusagi
"Love this place. I was recently there with my boyfriend for a late night drink/snack. Doing a bit of research on them, we knew it would probably be..."
Carmentsemakeup
"Good izakaya for the area.. Since this place is also from the same people who own Kingyo and Suika, you expect a certain vibe from it. I'd say it's..."
Saeryn Correll
"Finally a decent authentic Japenese in the hood. What a delight to discover this gem, a delicious, quirky lil' sister of Suika.Kind of an out of..."
Moisthappy
"Overall it has a nice neighbourhood izakaya kinda feel. I ordered a kimchi ceaser salad, gyozas, takoyaki, and kimchi hot stone bowl. The taste of..."
Fatkat
"A Fun Japanese Pub Experience. Staff were super friendly and little touches like keeping the beer glasses full, making sure there were always clean..."
Veggieburger
"The environment is lively, with music constantly playing, and people chatting – the ambience is great. This is the typical Japanese tapas joint in..."
Michael Hung
"The second dish was a sashimi salad. Okay. This was amazing. It had fresh greens, tomatoes, bits of tako (octopus), smoked salmon, and tuna sashimi..."
Hungry Coco
"Getting older is no longer fun….I wish this would be my last birthday so that I can stay 28 forever……For me, the only exciting thing about..."
DoubleBites
"If there’s one group in Vancouver that’s really hit home runs in Vancouver it’s the group that involves Suika, Kingyo and Rajio . Home to many..."
Nosh And Nibble
"What is a good Izakaya? By definition, an Izakaya is a Japanese drinking establishment which also happens to serve food. Based on this definition,..."
Flavour Hunter
"What I like about some of these authentically Japanese run restaurants are their specials and fabulous..."
ADash OfChili
"Rajio is one of my favorite Japanese izakayas in Vancouver. Their main claim to fame is their kushikatsu, which is a Japanese take on skewered meat..."
FoodAdventureTime
"Its about four months since my original visit. I said I would be back and with the recent popularity of the place, it ended up being sooner than..."
Maggi Mei
"Rajio is the youngest sibling of the Kingyo family and seems to have picked up a few tricks from it’s older brothers and sisters. The restaurant..."
Kiely Landrigan
"Recently, many restaurants have closed:( Pair Bistro is one of them. The bright side is that more new restaurants are coming to replace. Rajio..."
SquareY
"Oddly enough, the Bagna Cauda was my favourite dish of the night, even though it was mostly a Pyrex glass of raw veggies. Also, the dietitian-to-be..."
Curtis G NG
"The dynamic balsamic sweet and sour pork rib was my favourite dish from the package. For some reason, I was expecting little spare ribs, so this was..."
Food Queen
"Glad to see Rajio partner up with the guys at VanEats for this awesome package. If you haven’t been to Rajio yet, it is another sister restaurant..."
Gastrofork Dee De Los Santos
"It's been months since my last review posts due to busy schedule but now I am back to share with you my recent dining experience at Rajio , an..."
Moo Mi
"There was no shortage of veggies in the #TurnOnTheRajio package! For $20, this was a healthy (pun intended!) serving of food with Japanese flair. If..."
VanFoodies
Sushi Bella
85/100 (913 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Tuna
"Visited with my family for dinner last week and we were all so impressed by the food and service! Gozen sets are incredible for trying many different..."
Francesca R
"One of the best sushi experiences I've had in Vancouver! If you're a fan of sashimi and nigiri this is the place to visit because they have a lot of..."
VanCarney
"I had my birthday party here at Sushi Bella and we were 6 in total. Reservation went through very smoothly and we ordered Chef's sashimi, nigiri..."
Anne Lee
"Just happened to walk by and went in. Great service and fresh sushi. I am on a trip here from Toronto, and forgot how good the sushi options are in..."
Foodlover
"Can be a little pricey but always delicious. The restaurant is really cute and the vibe is friendly. One of the best places for sushi in..."
Lebloop
"Location : Bus no. 4 takes you straight but also can hop on to 99 B line and walk few blocks.Ambience : Tiny place with welcoming..."
Ashwani
"I had the sushi pizza and salmon teriyaki & prawns with my friend and they were both incredible! The food here is very creative and tasty. You can..."
Ellie Q
"Best sushi in Kitsilano! The Ocean Dream roll and Cowboy Roll are my favourites and the chicken teriyaki is excellent as well. The sauce for the..."
Jack Blackman
"My new favourite haunt. Had the mango prawns, yakitori skewers, deluxe udon, crab cakes and dynamite roll. Everything was delicious - I'm always..."
Shavonne
"I think the sushi here is great. Well put together and presented rolls. The teriyaki sizzling plates are also delicious. It's a cute little dining..."
Michael
"I hate traffic. Actually, I think it’s more that I hate crowds. I don’t get claustrophobic or anything like that, I just hate the hustle and..."
Drunken Noms
"Came here for a quick lunch and wasn't disappointed! While the sashimi was on the pricier side, around $12 from memory, the pieces of salmon and tuna..."
Elena Ching
"I love sushi and really liked sushi Bella. I had the spicy salmon roll and crunchy roll for dinner when I first went. Both rolls tasted fresh and..."
Susie Hartkorn
"This place surprises me because most chains don't also have consistent quality. This place does. Whether I'm in North Van, Kits or Burnaby. The..."
DanoRama
"Interesting and high quality sushi. Good selection of interesting rolls. Prices are decent and a nice room. I've lived in Kits a while, but never..."
Bagel Boy
"The Best sushi in Vancouver. At first time, i was just making a joke with the girl i like because of her name being the same as the..."
Atma Del Sol
"Really like this place after my first entry. Great atomsphere, light music, romantic and well service. A variety range of special rolls which will..."
Miss 601
"Definate must try for their lunch special.. I tried this place on a whim and was not expecting too much. To my surprise, this place was excellent...."
Relaxnsip
"Amazing food presentation! Delicious as..."
I Love Food
"Sushi Bella is frustrating sometimes. The food and prices are always depending and good. The service on the other hand, needs improvement. They're..."
ADash OfChili
"The sauce was delectable! It was a savoury combination of mayo, teriyaki sauce, and chilli oil! The fish was sitting on a fried rice pancake, which..."
Selina Lo
Masayoshi
85/100 (463 ratings)
Restaurants
Sushi
Japanese
Japanese
Asian
Seafood
Sushi
Asian
Seafood
Dinner
Fish
Sushi
Asian
Seafood
Japanese
Reservations
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Fine Dining
"Loved the Chefs attention to detail. Very nice place, with great Sake menu and rice beer...they made sure my soy sauce was 'Wheat Free' bc of my..."
Andrea Ganeff
"Favorite place for sushi so far in Vancouver. Very clean and fish is very fresh. Chef is amazing, never disappointed with their omakase..."
Byron Luu
"Thank you to Chef Masayoshi and his amazing staff! We had a wonderful experience from the first course to the dessert. We will be back next time we..."
Denise Tsang
"It was amazing, I had the omakase and I'll never forget how amazing it was. Though definitely on the pricey side it still was worth ever dollar. If..."
Jessica Rochelle Cleaveley-Black
"Excellent Food and Services. It is not cheap but it worth it! Best..."
Kenneth Lai
"The food is very sophisticated and perfect, each taste bursting with flavour. It was very healthy, and was very beautifully placed. Overall, the..."
Yt Choi
"First time trying it and it was amazing. Different style of rice and better quality sushi. The fish was high quality, very fresh and event he wasabi..."
Daniel Nanson
"It is 👍🏼nice place. Awesome food..."
Jenjen Rhie
"Thank you so much for the amazing meal last night! Masayoshi is amazing! Well, I'm off to google what cod milt is....I'll check back in a few..."
Shane Abram Nelken
"Masa-San and his crew provide an amazing Japanese cuisine experience ever along with superior customer service. I highly recommend Masayoshi to all..."
Linda Chou
"Fantastic! Dashi soup is sublime..."
Rob Cheney
"Unique and traditional foods Service Atmosphere Small intimate..."
Razr Razr
"When the whole coronapocaplyse shut down dine-in eating at restaurants, it was a bit of an inconvenience at first… then I started to realize just..."
Penny And Rusty
"[3.5/5]Masayoshi’s original omakase tasting menu does showcase the chef’s masterful skills, especially the immaculate nigiri set and the sashimi..."
Picky Diner
"Located on Fraser Street, Masayoshi offers only three choices of omakase on their menu. You must also make reservations ahead of time and seating is..."
Every Day Is A Food Day
"It was a real treat last week to have dined at the critically acclaimed Masayoshi restaurant on Fraser Street.  Known for offering authentic..."
FOODGRESSING.COM
"Best sushi I ever had! Even it's not located at a high end location but the quality of the fish is top grade, it's just so good that words cannot..."
Facebook User
"○good service/ reservation only and only 2 seatings - 6pm and 8pm for dinner○good unique dishes / few options for set menu / they change set..."
Nomnomnom
"Best sushi in Vancouver and among the best food experiences I've had anywhere. A beautiful, intimate restaurant, with an atmosphere exuding class and..."
Gabriel Sims
"Creative yet authentic, a very unique Japanese sushi bar in town. We tried their original omakase menu. Total 8 courses, including a few eye..."
Nuinui The Cat
"Masayoshi San definitely knows his craft, dishes are well executed and most of the fishes are sourced from Japan. Reservations is a must here and..."
GoMunch
"I checked some review site and i gave a chance to have my dining with my friends.review was ok,,, but actually the food was superb! so fresh and..."
Sandra Chen
"true Japanese cuisine with chef creation. I was looking for this kind of restaurant in Vancouver. There are too many cheap fake sushi around..."
Jammy Oliver
"So, what can I say about Masayoshi that hasn't already been said. I got Wild Sockeye Salmon Sashimi just to try out their salmon quality (and could..."
The Sushi Connoisseur
"For Valentines Day, M took me to Masayoshi sushi bar to indulge in their Omakase set for $120 per person. Usually its $100, so not sure why it was a..."
Foodology.ca
"For Valentines Day, M took me to Masayoshi sushi bar to indulge in their Omakase set for $120 per person. Usually its $100, so not sure why it was a..."
Foodology.ca
"This is as close as I will be to Sukiyabashi Jiro in Japan. Tucked away in east Vancouver, this tiny sushi bar is one experience you don’t want to..."
Pork_ninjas
"My husband and I stopped in for a quick bite last Saturday night as this is new in our neighbourhood and we were eager to try it out. I will echo the..."
West Coast Foodie
"This is bar none the freshest and best tasting raw fish that you can find in Vancouver.  In my opinion, it tops Tojo's easily for flavour of both..."
Jane
Ki-isu Japanese Restaurant
84/100 (608 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
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Mid-range
"I highly recommend the ebi sunomono, dark sweet, caterpillar and the tuna aburi stack. I really enjoy eating here and I hope other people give it a..."
Phantom Blogger
"Friendly and prompt service. Delicious and very reasonably priced food. I also like the location near the sky train and just in yaletown in..."
Ryan K.
"Ki-Isu is a Korean-owned Japanese restaurant in Yaletown known for their decent sushi at an affordable price. Given its location, it’s hard to come..."
Reservation Under Cindy
"Met up with P for dinner after a crazy hectic week. Due to some miscommunication on my part we ended up at Ki-Isu Sushi in Yaletown. I’ve been here..."
Ceci
"Best sushi in vancouver. Great quality, unique flavours, customer service could be better to make this place a home run however no complaints as the..."
William
"A nice little sushi restaurant in Yaletown. Sheepie and I arrived around 6pm on a Wednesday, and there was only one table with a customer there, but..."
Idea Rabbit
"I can happily say I found another Japanese restaurant to try out with my boyfriend! This place is called Ki-Isu Japanese Restaurant which is located..."
Julie Chu
"Work nearby - very convenient. I've eaten at Ki-Isu many times for lunch & it has always been good with very pleasant service. I ate dinner there the..."
Pj
"Reasonably priced, decent service, well managed with take out and dine in. Good variety and fresh..."
Tham Tham
"We had the tuna tataki salad which was amazing ! The Alaska roll had cream cheese in it and the salmon was on the outside opposed to the inside..."
Chantalligent
"Beautiful food but lack of attention to details!. For Dinner Box A, the chicken teriyaki was really dry and tasted like jerky. For the makisushi..."
Michael C
"Bad Service, Good Food. I like Ki-Isu, and will return because the food quality can have a little imagination, the atmosphere with jazz music is nice..."
Tastyfoodie
"Had dinner box A. Chicken teriyaki was really tasty. Lighter and more peppery than usual. Not like the exact saucy chicken teriyaki you get at every..."
CamboEd
"Yum Every time!!. Such a great sushi place to have in the neighbourhood! I LOVE the Mango and Salmon Steak roll and their other specialty..."
LoveVanFood
"Amazing black rice sushi. This place is my favorite sushi. Black rice is amazing. The ebi gyoza is to die for. Even the pickled ginger makes my mouth..."
Foodie11
"My friend recommended the Tuna Tataki Salad. And he did not steer us wrong. It was awesome. The tuna was melt-in-your-mouth..."
Mashed Thoughts
"Perfect spot for a cold day in need of some miso soup or a nice lunch outdoors with a scenic view of a waterfront and..."
Jennylyy
"I was in Yaletown last week looking for a quick bite for dinner, and my friends brought me to Ki-isu Japanese. I didn't really have a high..."
MePlusFood
"Ki Isu Japanese Restaurant is a Yaletown joint that's doing its best to set itself apart from the yet another Vancouver sushi restaurant crowd. It..."
Noshwell
Japanese Bistro Hatzu
84/100 (1165 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Tuna
Salmon
Tempura
"I came here with a Groupon, but I'm really surprised this restaurant was even registered with Groupon as it seemed pretty popular. It doesn't appear..."
Joanne Liu
"I have tried Sushi Bella which is a decent sushi joint operated by the same owners so naturally I had to check out their latest establishment: Bistro..."
Jay J
"Today I was invited to “Hatzu” for a media tasting like no other. I was the plus one to Jacqueline of @porkninja fame, and we were two of a panel..."
Maggi Mei
"I enjoyed the food here a lot. The sushi is a bit on the pricy side but that's ok. I ordered the Hatzu crunch tower and oh boy it was absolutely..."
Vanfoodiebuzz
"Japanese Bistro Hatzu is located on Davie Street Vancouver, which is across the street from the Greek Food Restaurant. We’ve been to this..."
BeDelicious
"We actually weren't planning to come here, but the restaurant we wanted to try was closed and this was close by. When we got there, most of the..."
Natalie
"Hatzu towers are strangely amazing .. they also happen to be their specialty. It might less in quantity but they filling . All the food is good . The..."
Cai
"Small restaurant on Davie. It is more a fusion style of Japanese restaurant than a traditional one. We ordered some rolls and some deep fried..."
Nuinui The Cat
"I scanned the menu for things that looked like they would replenish my energy, and dancing shrimp seemed like a good option. The shrimp were meaty..."
Raymond's Sushi Adventures
"Sushi Bella is one of my go-to Japanese restaurant in downtown Vancouver and Kits area. This location is tucked away in the heart of Davie Street in..."
The Tila Diaries
"One-liner: A huge sushi menu with some creative and new ideasHighlight: Volcano TowerRecommended for: Sushi cravings that lean towards the..."
Nosh And Nibble
"Previously Sushi Bella. Same owner, he just decided to open up this Bistro in the same spot. I really like Sushi Bella, this place was even better...."
DanoRama
"Formerly housing the popular Sushi Bella franchise on Davie Street, Japanese Bistro Hatzu is now rebranded name, opening its doors last month...."
Pork_ninjas
"Sushi Bella is one of my go-to Japanese restaurant in downtown Vancouver and Kits area. This location is tucked away at the heart of Davie Street in..."
The Tila Diaries
"Interesting rolls, beautiful, tasty, and unique. There are better sushi places in Vancouver, but they differentiate themselves with their creative..."
Soheyl
"Atmosphere 1/1Clean, modern, they have a sushi bar meets spa type of look going for them. The walls are azur in colour and it's a gem of a spot..."
J
"Great place, and they offer Gluten free rolls, soya sauce etc.Most memorable was the Grouse Mountain Roll, and a dish called Bella.So..."
No More Gluten For This Newton
"Love this place! Great serv.... Love this place!Great service, consistently high quality sushi and a lovely space. Ocean Dream roll is my..."
Amandine
"Very good. Starting to like this little chain. Trendy modern decor makes you think you're eating at a much more expensive restaurant. the menu is..."
No Dessert Im Full
"Good Sushi with a nice atmosphere and great Service .... Went out late this Sunday night looking for Sushi and stumbled upon Sushi Bella on Davie as..."
BertsBites
"Not my favorite, but still like it. Heard from many friends that this Japanese restaurant was very good, I've decided to give it a try this..."
Happy Eater 12
"Always Fresh - Spot on!..."
Fresh Fun Food
"Nice, trendy atmosphere. Beautiful presentation, great service. the torched sushi was cool. for regular meals, i would still go to samurai down the..."
Marzi888
"We went here because of Urban Spoon, and because it is right across from our hotel! The food--amazing! Service--great! We would definitely eat here..."
Kayla Casey
"Best!. I try to come to Vancouver while on vacation every year with my partner, and we decided to try Sushi Bella at the Davie street location out..."
Ghoulina Gorejess
"Excellent quality..."
Grace
"There's a reason why it is so well lit.... Short: Beautiful plating, delicious food, fantastic serviceLong: Exquisite. The food in itself..."
Ivan
"Great food & atmosphere!!!! They have fresh oysters - should definitely try ones with..."
Cathy Han
"Finally a good sushi place on Davie. Couple of friends and I went to Sushi Bella on Davie for dinner on a weekday night. The restaurant was busy..."
LoveBeanTown
"I'm really happy about this place. I've been searching for a good sushi place in the west end. I will definitely come..."
Lauren Pratt
"Great Food! Great Service! Great Ambience!. Alike the other two Sushi Bella, food quality is of world class! Incorporating French into Japanese..."
P Pong
" Dishes are beautifully prepared, feeding both your eyes and stomach. There are three very popular locations around the city so you can enjoy it..."
Jessicamaryjean
"I love the interior and decor of this restaurant. I became a fan of Sushi Bella from going to the one in Kits, but this one is one step more modern,..."
Idea Rabbit
"Sashimi is some of the best I’ve had here, it melted in your mouth. So fresh. Spider roll was great..."
Wander Wonder Wonton
"Sushi Bella  is pretty popular in North Vancouver. We have been to the Sushi Bella at Kitslano and now, it’s opening in Vancouver downtown too!..."
SquareY
Kibune Sushi Restaurant
84/100 (462 ratings)
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"Another amazing night at Kibune with endoson making beautiful food for us and Toshi giving great service. Wonderful company from London leaving with..."
Wanda Mae Anderson
"One of the most authentic and highest quality Japanese eateries in the city. I have dined in this restaurant dozens of times, for occasions of all..."
Cory Koby
"Hot pot and sake were delicious. Authentic Japanese atmosphere. Great attention from the staff. Loved..."
Paulina Gonzalez Miranda
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Taizo Nakatani
"Our default for sushi. Still good after all these years. Thanks Endo and..."
Fred Glick
"best restaurant in the..."
Shoji Morita
"Atmosphere is 100% Japanese... Fish is fresh... Chefs are..."
Fred Lackmance
"I used to work at Kibune while at the Vancouver!! I miss..."
Ruri Eckelmann
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Azusa Kikugawa
"A small Japanese restaurant in Kits. We were surprised to see not many choices of Nigriri sushi on the menu. However, we later figured that they..."
Nuinui The Cat
"Kibune Sushi is located right by Kitsilano beach. Though it isn’t very big, the place is easy to spot; just look for the oriental-looking..."
LFFFMolangs
"For our dinner for two, we ordered the following items:Miso marinated sablefish ($14)Ocean maki ($7.50)Osashimi dinner..."
LFFFMolangs
"May 14, 2016 · by ThatShanghaiGirl · Decided to come here for Mother’s day last minute when everywhere else was booked full. I wouldn’t..."
Dreaming In Foie Gras
"After all these years (over a decade) in Vancouver, I don’t know how I could have missed this place! Kibune Sushi opened its doors at this original..."
Idea Rabbit
"Authentic Japanese experience in a boutique restaurant.We ordered the sashimi special and roast beef in ginger teriyaki sauce. Portions are..."
M.Choi
"Really good sushi! Not much for combination assortments of Sushi and sashimi in the same dish, but delicious..."
Malcolm Whyte
"Great food and atmosphere. Very nice Japanese, staff very helpful and were able to guide us through the menu.Great serves with very fresh..."
Mr B
"It's a nice little sushi house. Nice service, nice food. Bathroom not clean, and is small. Sashimi was very fresh. Maki had some interesting flavours..."
Zipper
"Whimsical But Traditional. Their cheerful staff makes the contemporary local crowd feel at home in a dining room filled with West Coast-y interior...."
Rebecca Yun
"I have been going here for years and have to say its some of the best if not THE best sushi in the city. The prices are a bit higher than average but..."
JuliaHerself
"Amazing!! Fresh, tasty, authentic! Came here for the first time just a few of months ago and have already been back a few times. I actually MISS this..."
Eve Chiang
"I love this place. Always fresh and delicious. I've eaten here more often than any other sushi joint, and have never left unsatisfied..."
Gutsy
"The very first place I ever had sushi, more than 20 years ago now (!). In all the years since I have never had a bad or even mediore meal here. I..."
Iwanttogotothere
"Good choice!. When I think of Kitsilano, Kibune pops in my head immediately. A very friendly place to have dinner after a day at the beach and pool...."
Karina
"The restaurant is very small but it kind of feels like you are sitting in a Japanese restaurant in japan. It's situated in a great part of Kitsilano..."
Sofie Novak
"Great things..Small Packages!. I read about this place in a local entertainment magazine.And had a hard time finding it, but it was delicious,..."
Hailey
"Best in Vancouver! IMHO the WORLD!. I've been coming to Kibune for 16 years. When I read other reviews, and reflect on comments over time, the word..."
Iain
"Solid, good food with vegetarian options, including a vegetarian bento box with kappa roll, your choice of tofu and veggie tempura, at Kibune Sushi..."
VancouverVegetarian
"  I love the look of Kibune Sushi  because of its traditional Japanese style. All chef and staff are Japanese. Food is very traditional and there..."
SquareY
"Kibune Sushi! This little gem is located right next to Hapa Izakaya, another stellar Japanese restaurant, though the two are worlds apart in terms of..."
West Coast Tastebuds
"There's a little Japanese restaurant (yes, it's "authentic") tucked away in a corner of the Kitsilano area called Kibune Sushi. We ended up there one..."
Peter
"So I’ve taken a couple of days off from eating out and writing since it’s been a bit crazy this New Years. Today I was trying to find a sushi..."
Victoria
Octopus's Garden Restaurant
84/100 (1934 ratings)
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Fine Dining
"Great spot for authentic Sushi.Not impressed that they charge for tea, I guess this was ok, the main thing was real fish and quality..."
Susan Murtaza
"Food and quality are pretty good but super pricey!!! Don’t think I would go back again but it was not bad. I think I rather go to Raisu or Suika..."
Double1111.626
"the owner/chef is always so passionate about perfecting the food that he serves, always a super happy experience coming here.  Top quality nigiri..."
Derek
"○great service/ and yes you can make reservations!○excellent food/ one of my favorite Japanese restaurant○my go to dishes are foie..."
Nomnomnom
"One-liner: $100 guarantees you a a quality of culinary skill seldom found in Vancouver, a promise of leaving the restaurant full, and an tasting..."
Nosh And Nibble
"Always wanted to try it so wifey and I went last night. Gotta say some of the freshest fish we have had and the quality of the rice of the nigiri,..."
Simon B.
"For my parent’s anniversary and before they flew back to Calgary, we went to check out this moderately traditional Japanese restaurant located in..."
#evelyneats
"Although it is a little pricy, the quality and service is excellent. I love the uni shooter and the foie gras sushi. The ebi sashimi was excellent as..."
Angela
"I absolutely love the quality and taste of food here. You pay for what you get since the price is a lot higher than other Japanese restaurant and the..."
Chicas
"Octopus Garden Vancouver is a small Japanese restaurant run by sushi Chef Sada on 1995 Cornwall Ave. A quick search for the best Japanese restaurants..."
NOMSS
"Back with another blog today and its another sushi place! By now, you all probably know i have a thing or two for sushi places. This restaurant is..."
Domo Is Craving...
"Just had an amazing dinner at Octopus Garden. It was my wife's birthday and I made reservations after hearing from a fellow foodie friend that this..."
Nick Chang
"For my birthday dinner I wanted to have some good Japanese Omakase in Vancouver area. Omakase literally means to entrust, so that when you order..."
SophiaEats
"Had the omakase, the food are really great, the variation of each set are great. the taste of the food are definitely above average. but at the same..."
Marv Wang
"'Sada's Own' Nomu Uni Shooter consisted of sea urchin, mountain potato, quail egg, and wasabi in a small glass of dashi broth, mirin, and rice...."
Raymond's Sushi Adventures
"I’ve always been scared of going to Octopus’ Garden in Kits because I thought it was high-end and kind of expensive. But how times have changed...."
Dennisthefoodie
"As much as I LOVE sushi made by Koreans for their fusion twist and extraordinary creative artwork along with their fabulous house made sauces, I am..."
Miss A
"Where to begin? For me, Octopus' Garden is quite simply the very best that Vancouver sushi has to offer.Owner and sushi chef, Sada is one..."
David Gibbons
"One of my favorites. Whenever I come here I love to order nigiri. They have a really great assortment of things you may not find at other places. Try..."
Beeblow
"Elegant & Authentic Sushi. Octopus' Garden is definitely my favourite sushi restaurant in Vancouver. Their Sushi is what you call the "real" Japanese..."
Cioccolato
"Super duper. Awesome customer service :) shoota the manager gave us an octopus chopsticks holder from..."
Sandra Joey Lee
"Japa Pho --> yum. My favourite is the Japa Pho, which is a bowl of noodles in flavourful stock. Only available at..."
Iris Chen
"Omakse? Yes Please!. Had the pleasure of meeting Chef Sada-San and tried his Omakse menu for $60. My dinner was delightful and it's a must for all..."
Stuff99
"Octopus's OMGarden. This could be a really short review as quite frankly this place is perfection. I had read about it on "Follow Me Foodie" so I was..."
Denman On Dining
"This place is very cozy and small. I love the little octopus chopsticks holders they have. The theme and decor us great. I found the food to be good..."
Purdey
"Top notch sushi!. Came here for a 'friends" birthday. It is a very nice and stylish place, it had that "beatles" theme, yellow submarine roll etc...."
Halei
"Fantastic meal!. I love the fisherman's plate - chopped up raw tuna and tempura bits in a pyramid shape and on top of rice. The plate of tuna and..."
Hitting The Sauce
"One of my favorites. Every time I am in Kits I go there. I have never been disappointed. Sada is very nice and always has a smile on his..."
JRO
"Uni Shots!!!. Best uni shots and I never get disappointed by the quality of food. Fresh Ingredients and service is always great. Highly..."
Foodie Girlie
"Amazing sushi. Best kept secret in YVR. Amazing sushi. Best kept secret in yvr. Sockeye salmon, lobster roll, and cod were fabulous. The presentation..."
Foodie
"Best Japanese. No matter how many Japanese restaurants I try I always come back to octopus garden. if you can really appreciate good food and Quality..."
Food Critic
"Wow. Wow. Wow. An unbelievable culinary experience. Sada always has something special up his sleeve. Trust him. You won't be..."
Aron Bjornson
"The restaurant does not cheap out on quality and aim to provide you delicious and high quality food for the price they..."
Peaches
" I used my handy googling skills and found a small Japanese restaurant in Kitsilano called Octopus' Garden. The food was amazing and the chef Sada..."
Kitty Bling
"The Omakase is a hit or miss with every customer. I love all kinds of seafood and sashimi and don’t have any major dislikes so i enjoyed it. If you..."
Flo
"...balance between fun, fresh dishes with authenticity, the room is a place where the locals don’t want too many people to know about – just in..."
Pekopeko
"Up next was one of my favourite dishes of the evening, the Nomu Uni Shooter – sea urchin, dashi, grated Japanese yam, quail egg & wasabi..."
Jess W.
"I absolutely loved the Uni Nigiri here. I usually am very put off by the taste and smell, but the one here had almost no after taste. Definitely give..."
Mary
"There is a cute wooden boat right in the middle of the store. (I was fortunate to be sit there as well!! Woo Hoo, time to go out and get me some..."
Rex Lin
"For anyone looking to try out Octopus Garden, I would highly recommend getting the omakase menu. Since the pricing here is on the higher end, it..."
Moo Mi
"Met up with some friends who just moved into Kits and tried out Octopus Garden for the very first time. I cannot believe I haven't been here..."
Gracecheung604
"On of the places my Iaido sensei - Inoue Hironori likes to go is Octopus Garden. Actually, let's go back in time a few years. Before he was my Iaido..."
Peter
"So I really, really like Octopus Garden in Kitsilano (on Cornwall) for sushi. Why? First of all, Sado-san, the chef and owner. He has a great sense..."
Victoria
"I am absolutely in LOVE with Octopus Garden in Kitsilano area. I went there for DOV and I was so impressed. I had sake there.. it was this tasting..."
Deeeelish
"This place is primo! I come here for the omakase menu, they have two price points and the photos attached to this review are from the $200 menu...."
Brittney Yoo
"Where do I even begin? The entire experience from booking the reservation to the complimentary sparkling sake (the Chef’s gift to wish my cousin a..."
Alice Van Ngo
"Wonderful dining experience! We got our own little room with lots of privacy. Lots of selections and all the ingredients were very fresh. Worth a..."
Grace Zheng
"Excellent Japanese food. Most authentic in Vancouver thus far. We were really lucky to have been able to get a table as walk-ins. Granted it was a..."
ZY Ong
"An incredible experience here; High-quality ingredients, everything is delicious and well plating. Visit the restaurant alone, and they provided me..."
Yimi Mao
"Had the omakase here on my first visit to Vancouver and the restaurant didn’t disappoint at all! The selection of dishes is fantastic, the sake was..."
Khanh Ngo
"We had a wonderful omakase dinner experience in a private room at Octopus Garden! Every dish was delicious and well prepared. The seafood, in..."
Agnes Yu
"Food was delicious. Tried the unagi shooter, usukuruzi, nigri. And blue fin tuna dish. Got pricey but enjoyed the meal. Service was also..."
Sonny N
Sushi Hiyori
84/100 (285 ratings)
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"Consistently good service, quality food and awesome prices!! I live in the area and have been visiting Sushi Hiyori for over 2 years now...."
Nik
"Excellent. We went here for a late dinner on a Saturday night. The place is small and cozy with only 6 tables (half were occupied). We shared the..."
Sinja
"Pretty good sushi. Not the best we've had in Vancouver, but far from the worst. Fish was fresh, well prepared. The yakisoba was good, but the noodles..."
YRS
"I get take out here at least once a week and yes it is that good!!! I'm never disappointed I love this..."
HungryLikeTheWolf
"I have ordered delivery from sushi hiyori before and it did not dissapoint. Some sushi restaurants take awhile to deliver and if you order specialty..."
Tyler Grahame
"Every single bite was a pleasure! Excellent Sushi place. Very cozy environment. Highly..."
Serge Chubinsky Orlov
"Went there for lunch after looking sushi Hiyori up here on urban spoon and was not disappointed the decor was beautiful the service was great the..."
Rhianna
"Going in with high expectations.. Amazing downtown little secret! Highly recommend it for sushi! Left with no disappointment..."
ChinamanRoll
"Yummmmmmmmmm, amazing..."
Liz
"Sushi time. Might be the best sushi I have ever..."
Thought For Food
"AMAZING! great food, excellent service. Small restaurant, cute japanese decor, warm and friendly environment. the food was really good, especially..."
M.K
"Great sushi in a cosy setting. A new twist on westcoast sushi. We really appreciated the presentation and the rolls tasted fantastic. The agedashi..."
Urban Jungle
"The Best. Probably the best sushi joint in Downtown Vancouver, if not all of Metro Van. Service is quick, food is fantastic (three pages of special..."
Spencer Whitney
"The best. Sushi Hiyori is hands down the best sushi in Vancouver. The spicy beef crunch roll is..."
Shaun H
"The sushi chef is a gold medalist in some international competition. The food was great and space was..."
Andy Suh
"Excellent food at very reasonable prices. Apparently the chef is a gold medal winner and creates wonderful sushi I have never had..."
Darayush
"When I mentioned to acquaintances that I’d be spending two months of my summer in Europe, many told me to indulge in sushi while I could. As I sit..."
Ohnaturelle
"...absolutely delicious little sushi restaurant. this place is a friggin STEAL for the quality and quantity of food (aside from the okonomiyaki). the..."
Thehungrytravelers
"Sushi Hiyori was one of the best restaurant experiences of my life so far, and definitely the best sushi I’ve ever had. If you can get past the..."
Stefanie
Shiro Japanese Restaurant
84/100 (1381 ratings)
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Mid-range
"Fresh tasty fish. Rolls properly proportioned. Tempura light, not greasy. Friendly staff. A great..."
Russell Janzen
"They don’t have their amazing lunch boxes on weekends anymore. Not worth going for lunch on weekends which was the only time I could go...was..."
Jason Kazuta
"Was visiting from out of province and this was excellent sushi. The staff were very welcoming and helpful with our..."
Bruce Cooke
"Just the best sushi I have ever had in my..."
Joseph McLean
"Shiro is a real dining experience. There's lots of different items to choose from and after tasting their sashimi it now makes it difficult to go..."
Ellie Anisef Schmoll
"Do you want authentic Japanese food made by actual Japanese people that tastes amazing? Go here. Go often. I live in Japan. I eat here every time I..."
Kyle Card
"Agedashi cheese. It's as awesome as you're thinking. Oh, and everything else is pretty good too..."
Katy Phillips
"If you are looking for a unique Japanese cuisine experience you have to try Shiro. Everything on the menu is..."
Ian Chung
"맛있어요..."
Seongjin Kim
"Currently my all time favourite sushi resturant. Shiro has very fresh sashimi (can't taste that seafood-ness). I ordered take-out recently, and the..."
Brandon Jung
"Busy little Japanese restaurant. Quick and friendly service. Food was delicious and reasonably priced. We over-ordered but managed to eat everything...."
Ruth Cathcart
"Been there once and were very pleased with the food and service. The quality of the food was decent. The sashimi was fresh and rolls were delicious...."
B & E
"This is a long time favorite for my family.  Great quality for affordable prices.  Their food was one of the first things my little niece decided..."
James Hennessy
"My favourite go-to sushi place hands down in vancouver. The fish is wild, the selection always changing and the environment is friendly. Not the..."
SoulFood
"I hadn't come here for dinner in ages. I knew the sushi or food at Shiro was great in the past. I came back here again after many years. The quality..."
Kit Yee Y.
"I actually remember coming here over fifteen years ago with my aunt… which goes to show how long this restaurant has been opened for. So, I’m..."
CuriouslyCarmen.com
"Great fresh sashimi, definitely try a don! Moderate price is worth the quality and charm of this place. Toro and hamachi nigiri: ermahgawd this..."
Holly Zhou
"Was quite happy with the sushi and makeral aburi. They did a delicious aburi makeral better than Miku. They ha a powerful kick of smokiness, tang..."
Asian Food Nazi
"As much as I love budget eats (it runs in my blood) I love splurging on a little something something now and then. And by "splurge" I mean spending..."
Selina Lo
"This place is awesome and their frequent lineups testify to their excellence. They have great sushi and an extensive menu. They also have temporary..."
Spencer Ang
"This humble Japanese restaurant serves up some of the freshest sashimi. The chefs are Japanese and I believe there is a connection between Shiro and..."
Karen
"I've tried a lot of sushi from a ton of different places all over the Metro Van area, and this place is BY FAR the freshest, most flavourful, and..."
Neha
"Neighborhood Gem....been there for years & years. Food. Is authentic & fresh. Prices are reasonable. However; parking in that area is always an..."
NomNomFoodie
"I really like shiro!! One of my favorite cheaper sushi joints in Vancouver! Their sashimi was super fresh and their rolls were really yummy!..."
Vinita Trieu
"As all the city's sushi restaurants are going into extreme creativity with their offering, I stumbled across one of the more basic sushi restaurants..."
Somerville Kitchen
"Shiro is a busy Japanese run restaurant on Cambie St. The emphasis at Shiro is more on the quality of the food rather than the quantity. The sashimi..."
FoodAdventureTime
"I do not understand why it has taken me this long to blog about Shiro Japanese Restaurant. I have been here countless times with my boyfriend as it..."
Julie Chu
"Delicious, fresh and friendly. Definitely will be going..."
KDago
"Fresh and delicious. Their sashimi was fresh with good texture and even something as simple as negitoro roll was done really..."
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"Authentic Japanese, around same price as Toshis. Came here on a weekday around 8:30 or so, it was still quite busy. I was excifed to try a new sushi..."
Carmentsemakeup
"Really good sushi! Good enough to impress mother in laws. Attentive..."
EatEatEat
"One of my favorites, food is really fresh and good. Restaurant is tight, decor old, sushi bar chairs are too short, but thats why the prices are..."
Haro
"The best sushi in Vancouver. I've been going here since I was a kid and have never had a bad experience. I love the staff and love the food - it's..."
Dylan McCansh
"Another Jem!. Hard to decide between here and Toshi. Amazing service and fabulous washrooms. Great fish, great rice... what more can a person..."
Chefassassin
"One of the best sushi anywhere. No bland tasting fish here. Fresh wasabi puts this over the top for wasabi..."
Engbod
"Box Sets anyone?!. Small family style Japanese Restaurant. It's cheap for Japanese food & better than expected. I suggest you order..."
Chloe
"They serve REAL wasabi. No playing around with the neon green gunk inside a tube. That alone makes it worth the..."
John Smith
"Shiro - the Place. I have been eating at Shiro's for 20 years now - although it is graded as #2 best, I think it is the #1 best for sure - the..."
Helene
"Unbeatable Sushi. A great sushi restaurant that resembles small, family run sushi restaurants in many Japanese Cities and towns. Although we expect..."
Denis Li
"Tuna Sashimi Explosion!. If you want sushi and you want it done right with a warm greeting on your way in this is your place. A+ quality food for a..."
Jason Peckham
"After work sushi stand by. This is one of our favorite sushi places because they are consistent in their quality and it's good. The sushi is always..."
NomNomNom
"Half half comments, I think we need a soso..."
EatLover
"We have been to many expensive sushi restaurants and this place is some of the best sushi we have ever had at a great price. We will defiantly be..."
DallasFoodie
"My favorite sushi place!. Shiro has been around a longtime. I was taken for lunch there by Japanese friends when I first moved to Vancouver 20 years..."
Icm
"Had a wonderful weekday lunch at Shiro. Arriving at 1:30, it was not crowded at all. The fish was super fresh and the meal very tasty, but the decor..."
Famished Foodies
"Good sushi but i hate the wait. We only had sushi and it was excellent. very fresh, nice portions, very reasonable prices. service was great.but..."
Ben Senise
"One of my favourite sushi places. The sushi here is always fresh and tasty, and even better, the sushi is authentic! A nice treat to look forward to..."
Iceberg731
"Lovely place. We both liked the inside, and sat at the bar. The bbq smoked salmon belly was great. The chicken teriaki roll was chewy and I will not..."
Buddy_love
"Happy Thursday everyone! It’s almost the end of the week, so let’s talk some sushi. For part two of Itadakimasu’s sushi outing we went to Shiro..."
Nosh And Nibble
"Wax On, Wax Off. Wax on. Wax off. Sand the floor. Paint the fence. Mr. Miyagi, is that you? No, it was not Mr. Miyagi, but once you stroll into..."
Meaghanc8
"Overall a decent place, but not somewhere I would go out of my way to go..."
ADash OfChili
"...the tempura was fried to perfection. Sweet katsudon….not bad. The flavor a little inconsistent. Some parts overly sweet… but no biggie. Pork..."
Chloe
"Now, before I go on to the food, I'd like to mention that I really like their toasted rice green tea. It tastes different than the green tea from..."
Kahhlee
"Overall, our meal was satisfying as a whole and I will be coming back to try their other sushi in the..."
Loretta Cheung
"...it is really hard to imagine that inside there is the best everyday sushi in..."
Rex Lin
"we opted for the sushi bar instead, since I in particular am always hugely entertained by watching the itamae at work. We were given green tea, short..."
West Coast Tastebuds
"The spicy chicken karaage wings were quite delicious. I really enjoyed the spicy, tangy sauce. I would have preferred the boneless style karaage some..."
RICKCHUNG.COM
"Delicious and affordable. If you frequent this restaurant, then you are probably familiar with it’s loyal following of patrons. Don’t be..."
TheGoodCustomer
"Shiro is one of those great sushi restaurants in Vancouver that I used to frequent at least once a week when I lived a few blocks away on Cambie..."
Victoria
"Shiro is a little gem amongst a plethora of sushi restaurants in Vancouver. It's located on Cambie Street, in the Fairview area of Vancouver. The..."
Eating In Vancouver
"Last year was all about trying new restaurants and while that hasn't exactly stopped, I've been returning to a lot of old favorites lately. Hapa ,..."
Ethnic Eats
"It is said that when something bad happens, something good will. During the Olympics weeks, one afternoon, I decided to visit one of the..."
KimHo
"Rating / 4 out of 5 stars Shiro's on Cambie Street is a sushi restaurant serving some of the freshest fish around. It is located in a mini plaza next..."
Noshwell
"a lot of things were unfortunately sold out but what we got was very good and better than some bigger sushi restaurants we’ve tried. great quality..."
Emma L
"Been going to Shiro for many years now. They’re always a good option when you want more high quality Japanese food. That being said, it also comes..."
William Wong
"Love their sushi here. A bit pricey but definitely worth it if you’re looking for a level above sushi mura /..."
Ryan Kondo
"One of the best sushi spots in Vancouver! Something about their rice and super fresh fish is so good. This place never..."
Lai S
"Authentic Japanese sushi shop. Fresh and simple ingredients. No fancy rolls drizzled with sauce here on the menu. They're only offering takeout at..."
M Ping
"One of my favourite sushi spots in town. Shiro never disappoints. They're currently offering 20% off all nigiri (on Wednesday and Thursday..."
Jonny B
"Always love it when the grilled fish is done perfectly. Not too dry, not too fat, not to salty nor not too blend. They just managed to do..."
Emily Lu
Lions Den Cafe
84/100 (1555 ratings)
Restaurants
Jamaican
Japanese
Caribbean
Japanese
Jamaican
Caribbean
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Japanese
Caribbean
Jamaican
Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"This place blew me away! I ordered take out from them as I've always wanted to try their food having heard good things from friends. Did not..."
MountPleasant Resident
"The Lion’s Den Cafe is a restaurant that has recently celebrated 18 years. They have some good menu items there, and it is a good place to..."
Evan Connolly
"It is a unique place in vancouver, I really like the "mama-papa" place, feel there are lots of stories behind the restaurants. Hope the owner gets..."
Helinpo
"What an awesome surprise as I was looking for a place to have lunch on an early Sunday afternoon. I ordered Ken's Special with shrimp. Great meal...."
Tango8 (bobbi L)
"This hidden gem is amazing, just UNREAL MAN. Have you ever had a spicy Jamaican beef patty?!?? They are absolutely delicious!!!They are..."
Vancity Food Guy
"Japaribbean! Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. We hit this place a lot for breakfast, cheap, great and the atmosphere is perfect to start the..."
Thadius Maximus
"Great spot. Had breakfast at the Lion's Den today. What a great spot! The owner, Ken, is great and the breakfast was delicious (especially the..."
Tulum
"Brilliant!. Ken is great fun and I highly recommend trying this restaurant. I had the curried lamb and was pleasantly surprised that it was..."
Jill
"I love this place, the food is great the service is friendly and warm and the over all feel of the cafe is chill and welcoming. You even get to hear..."
Sarah
"Warm and welcoming. Finally tried this place last weekend after passing by it many times - and I'm so glad we did! On a cold, grey, rainy winter day,..."
Vwxynot
"Best jerk ever!!!. The jerk teriyaki combo is the best in Vancouver! Simply amazing!!! Real quality teriyaki - not just soy sauce and sugar crap......"
JKON
"Relaxed, friendly atmoshphere. This place is great. The food is great for weekend breakfasts. The owner Ken is a great guy and the Lion's Den has a..."
Johnny5
"Funky Joint, Nice Owners. Definitely got a sweet East Van feel. Decent food but very very reasonable prices. It's got a lot personality and so do the..."
Connie
"Good Food, Good Vibes, Good Place. This is Caribbean place so come prepared with the right attitude. These are REAL people serving REAL food so don't..."
Mr. Ian
"Best Jerk Chicken. I love being able to walk into the Lion's Den and have Ken the owner and his wife Junko welcome us in as if we're sitting in their..."
Birch
"The people there are great regga and the best thing of all cheap. I say this is as good as the reef and maybe better (really if u are looking for a..."
Justin Tp
"The Lion’s Den Café is a fine example of a long-running restaurant that gets it right. They also serve Japanese-Caribbean fusion to boot. How did..."
Nosh And Nibble
"Check out the review of The Lion's Den Cafe in the blog post..."
Eatmunchlove
"On a beautiful and sunny Sunday, I got to join up with Jessica & Mark , Sherman , Kim , and Karl (who I was please to meet for the first time!) at..."
Egirlwonder
"The Lion's Den Cafe has been in business for 10 years, but I only heard of it recently from other food bloggers. A Caribbean cafe with a preserved..."
MePlusFood
"Lions Den Cafe is probably, at best, a 12-15 capacity eatery. However, as the sun came out the afternoon we congregated at Lions Den, Karl showed up..."
Jessica
"On first glance, it may seem like your regular neighborhood diner, but delving in deeper you soon realize its quirky and unique is its own special..."
F O O D O S O P H Y
Hyoga Japanese Cuisine
83/100 (403 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
"It’s been too long since we’ve had sushi so we decided to try out Hyoga Japanese Cuisine. They seem to everything including ramen, udon, sushi..."
Jonny
"Excellent sushi, Japanese-run. Decently priced, good service and attentive staff. The presentation of the rolls is excellent and everything tastes..."
Samantha Bruin
"This is a small, cozy restaurant that could be easily missed when walking along Kingsway. I came here for dinner on Canada day and it wasn't really..."
Natalie
"My food travels brought me to Kingsway for sushi. Recommend by my guests as an authentic Japanese restaurant. They were proud to advertise that they..."
Maggi Mei
"Kingsway’s (between Joyce and Metrotown, for this segment), a great place to visit due to the many little gems that dot the street. To name a few,..."
SoftRockin' Revue
"Hyoga is an authentic Japanese restaurant hidden away in a small shop on Kingsway. When you think of all the restaurants on Kingsway, you seldom..."
Christopher K
"HIDDEN GEM ALERT!!! Mind blowing that this place exists in Collingwood. The menu is spectacular and very authentic. I had the chirashi donburi and my..."
DanoRama
"Fresh ingredients are used at this small local Japanese restaurant in the Collingwood area. The sauces used in the various dishes are quite tasty. ..."
Tricia's Choice
"Owned by Japanese people. Decent quality and flavour for the price. Sashimi was fresh, udon had a good chewiness to it and the soup base was..."
Karin Kam
"Saba shiso ume roll. A bit..."
4amVie
"I enjoy this udon so much! It is not easy to find some good udon in town... The soup is just right. The best thing is they do not add much MSG! The..."
Sonia Cheung
"Tuna Tartare. Delicious! Must..."
D C
"Great Little Japanese Joint. We stumbled upon this desperately trying to find a place to eat, we were so desperate we were going to eat at Kishu next..."
Johnchingeats
"Amazing Good Taste. I loved the OKONOMIYAKI and the UDON there. It was soooo delicious!! Also this is Japanese owned. I have been many Japanese..."
Thv1045
"It's really nice for the Collingwood neighbourhood. Decor is suitable, staff is friendly and food is quality. Defo worth a sit down and a..."
Adin Vanx
"A Local Gem!. Since moving to this neigbourhood last year, we have been searching for a decent quality sushi restaurant. When Hyoga opened over this..."
Chelsea
"Always very good!. I've tried most of the sushi restaurants on Kingsway and this new Japanese-owned and operated place is on top of my..."
Jim
"Refreshing little gem. As a finicky sushi/japanese cuisine eater, I can definitely say that I appreciate what Hyoga is trying to..."
Angara
"I often shop across the street at London Drugs and one day noticed this restaurant across the street. The sign is very difficult to notice and the..."
W.T.
"Finally a real Japanese sushi place on kingsway. There are other places nearby, and cheaper, but the quality and the friendly staff set this one way..."
Colleen
"Hyoga is a little Japanese restaurant located on Kingsway and Joyce. It's Japanese owned and operated and they serve up some tasty Japanese food. ..."
FoodAdventureTime
"Man, I love when I find hidden gems like this! This place is so easy to miss because it's so small and wedged in between other stores. I really like..."
Selina Lo
" Hyoga is a place where we will return again and again, and I hope they stick around. Really friendly staff and they don't try to rush you out the..."
Johnchingeats
"A Japanese owned place! yay! Places like these always draw me in as a must try because it just screams authenticity. The location of this restaurant..."
Eatmunchlove
"When I first visited Hyoga Japanese Cuisine on Kingsway, I wasn’t expecting to like it as much as I did.  Three meals here within two days and I..."
Penny And Rusty
Black Rice Izakaya
83/100 (1817 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Sashimi
Shrimp
Beef
Salad
Tuna
Salmon
Fish Soup
Tapas
Cod
Tataki
Fish
Sit down
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I've eaten at a lot of Japanese restaurants, I do not hesitate in saying this is my favorite. I went in a group of 6. We started sashimi, it was so..."
Agnes Kim
"This was a terrific place to eat. Service was quick and the food was so good. Highly recommend..."
Linda Pouliot-Vogt
"Awesome service, great staff and a wonderful meal. Highly recommend to friends who love good..."
Scott Fraser
"Amazing food and awesome people, definitely recommend this place! Thank you for taking care of us..."
Phoebe Tran
"The lunch sets are super worth the money. Immaculately put together. I love how many different things are included in the sets and it's all..."
Clarice Yeung
"Awesome food and great atmosphere. I highly recommend this..."
Lucie Nicholls
"Food quality was outstanding as was the service...."
Michael Zahra
"My favourite restaurant. Period. And I live across the continent... it doesn't have a crazy izakaya ambience but the food is just..."
Alexandre Dumaine
"Excelente, muy buen lugar para comer sushi. Y otras cosas. Hay un platillo que te dan 7 tipos de nigiris muy bueno..."
Isaí Allerdi
"Best food and service I've had in a VERY long time! Thank you for the special time for our..."
Georgia Smith
"Best nigiri I have ever had. Other food is good but nigiri is top..."
Jade Christie
"Excellent presentation and wait staff. Food was just as awesome as the presentation. Would definitely visit again when in..."
David Gene Lee Fishing
"This restaurant is a little on the reserved side compared to some we have visited but we were made to feel welcome and seated right away. We started..."
Yes. We,re Eating Again.
"Service was not bad. Highly recommend the black rice role (can’t really recall its name) is topped with mentaiko sauce. Miso black cod was not the..."
Raymond Ho
"Food is great . I loved their black angus nigiri. It’s a must when I go there. Their price is fair but it seems like they need to hire more staffs...."
Chanster
"Back in December, Black Rice Izakaya launched some new items on their winter menu and we were invited for a tasting. The interior is full of wooden..."
Every Day Is A Food Day
"We had the most amazing nigiri meal here, so good we went back the next night. Service was attentive and atmosphere was really nice. Strongly advise..."
Susie Q
"Today I was invited to a media event at “Black Rice” Izakaya, hosted by “Pork Ninjas”. For me this would be my first time dining here, but..."
Maggi Mei
"First time here. Nice ambience. Service was okay, found them a bit slow on everything. Food were pretty good but pretty pricey. Ending up paying..."
Nuinui The Cat
"Having been the choice for birthday parties among friends, I have tried it once a long time ago. It looks like from my most recent visit that they..."
Pork_ninjas
"The teishoku lunch specials are definitely worth it. They come with multiple small dishes, which gives it a good variety. I think teishoku A is great..."
Natalie
"I really enjoyed this place. My favorite part of the menu is the combo menu. The way they serve the combos is really adorable, and each portion on..."
Amanda Pang
"Not bad, I really enjoyed the atmosphere. Unfortunately I didn't want to spend that much money that day so I only tried the Aburi spicy salmon roll...."
YVR Foodie
"We were told that this is a relatively new place worth checking out, as a group of 6 people for lunch. We picked from the first page. The tea looks..."
Jee Pang
"Black Rice had good selection of food and sake. Sushi was great but really small. Tasty and unique. This place is quite expensive so be prepared. For..."
Denise
"The Volcano Dynamite Roll consisted of crab meat, prawn tempura, cucumber, avocado, spicy tuna, and brown rice. I enjoyed the savoury prawn tempura..."
Raymond's Sushi Adventures
"This place is amazing! Amazing service, super authentic Japanese cuisine, delicious and nice decor. Also, I'm still in shock how affordable their..."
DanoRama
"The vibe of the restaurant is loungey and good for date night or girl's night out. Service was very average but I really enjoyed the food. I had the..."
Jessica Tong
"I had dinner here at 6pm. The restaurant was not too busy but it was busy after an hour. The service was average. The chefs in the kitchen were..."
Kit Yee Y.
"Interesting place, we were skeptical at first as its settings are not your typical Japanese restaurant. the food came and I was blown away. I would..."
Albert
"Food was pretty good but couldn't help compare to the Guu restaurants. I don't like salty dishes but I don't like bland either and they were a tad...."
Nom.nom.nom.
"The most elegant and affordable Japanese food in my books. Good to look at, and so much better than the average sushi place. Beef and my shroom rice..."
Pauline Vancouver
"I found this place on Yelp when I was looking for Izakaya restaurants, and it had great reviews.The reviews are definitely warranted. The..."
Faihai
"Located near Cambie and Robson, Black Rice features a modern and roomy ambiance. A lot of Japanese restaurants in town tend to be super cramped and..."
TheHappySloths
"Hey guys! A new izakaya on the edge of Yaletown has just opened. Black Rice Izakaya , specializing in “teishoku” lunch sets and tapas is hoping..."
Nosh And Nibble
"Agedashi Tofu. Lightly fried, crispy on the outside; creamy on the inside, served with a light rich sauce...."
Joan Richardson
"My New Favourite Izakya. This place is truly in a league of it's own. Sure it's serving dishes that you can get at numerous other places jumping on..."
Laughingman
"Overall ambiance was pretty decent, got the beef sukiyaki with poached egg and rice, the soup tasted good, but beef tasted pretty unseasoned. Overall..."
ANewPaul
"A really fun vibrant vibe, small place with that classic Izakaya variety. The sashimi was fresh, flavourful and delicate. I love squid, octopus and..."
Paul Nazareth
"Hands down one the best sushi places in Vancouver. Friendly staff, nice vibes and quality food. Prices are a little more expensive compared to other..."
sarvi loloei
"Where to start. First time here. Love the vibe.. such friendly and attentive servers. Everything we ordered ranged from pretty damn good to complete..."
Kae Dahl
"Good quality sushi, everything very fresh, nice sauces. Service was friendly and accommodating. Will..."
Nevada Cope
"We wanted to order Gyu Katsu. It was sold out😭 My favorite was Sukiyaki! I wish i had it in Winter. It was already good enough. But Imagine eating..."
Luna Lee
Kintaro Ramen
83/100 (2707 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Japanese
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Gyoza
Miso ramen
Noodle
Ramen
Sit down
Japanese
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Cheap Eats
"Visited this place after playing tourist for the day and walked around seawall. Ordered their spicy ramen bowl and broth was tasty, exactly what I..."
Merse
"When you first enter Kintaro Ramen, you’ll be hit with the smell, feel and noise of it all. The restaurant is relatively small but we didn’t have..."
Samantha
"On a cold rainy Vancouver day, ramen does hit the spot. Missed the lunch crowd and had a bowl of the spicy garlic miso ramen without having to wait..."
Y2eats
"One of the original ramen joints in Vancouver. Kintaro has been around for a while and has always been associated to being the answer to decent ramen..."
B & E
"Not the greatest ramyun I’ve had but this place was still probably one of the top in Vancouver. The service was great, the noodles were great, the..."
FoodEverywhere
"Had dinner here with a friend as I was curious to try another ramen spot. Not a whole lot to say honestly. Hole-in-the-wall joint that serves nice,..."
Viraj Abeysekera
"Huge portions of ramen with options for the richness of broth and fatness of chashu. You can see them making everything in front of you as the..."
J.Grab
"3.5 stars maximum. I have been in vancouver for a long time and tried out different ramen restaurants, but this was my first time to visit Kintaro...."
Kit Yee Y.
"A friend and I were wandering the Vancouver streets looking for a place to eat before walking nearby, and we stumbled upon Kitaro Ramen.  We looked..."
JT
"Some people say the soup at Kintaro is watered down or downright salty. The portion is a bit larger than some other ramen places nearby, but I feel..."
Legend21
"Kintaro is one of the most iconic ramen houses in Vancouver serving ramen lovers since 1999.  Line-ups are common as loyal customers return for..."
FOODGRESSING.COM
"Visited Kintaro yesterday after 8 years. Ordered the spicy garlic ramen and it was delicious. Portion was still massive! However with all of the..."
Krimsoncity
"Cons: not comfortable & not very clean, felt a bit rushed, the soup base could've been hotterPros: large portions, nice soup bases (not the..."
HungryBlob
"Kintaro has always been my first choice for ramen and although I should probably try others I just always find myself back at their door. Every..."
Heather Davies
"Too much hype over this place. Their broth is too salty. I wish they would also put a little more broth in their spicy miso ramen cuz the broth my..."
Esdub
"Kintaro is my favorite place to go for ramen. This place is always packed so being seated takes a bit of time. I love ramen so this place definitely..."
Timwongster
"I came here with a coworker for lunch around 1:30 on a Thursday. There was a slight line up but we managed to get in within 15 minutes. Kintaro gives..."
MethodSTYLES
"Ramen is usually judged on a few things, the broth, the noodles, and the toppings. At Kintaro you are able to pick the soup type (rich, medium, and..."
Christiana
"Came here during a busy lunch hour, took about 10-15 minutes to be seated. Very small and a bit dirty of a ramen joint but it's the food that..."
Joshua Low
"My husband and I went in at 5pm, and were seated right away. This was my second time eating at the restaurant, and we ordered spicy garlic ramen..."
Yoonsoo Jennifer Park
"Their broth has been inconsistent. One day it was just perfect (flavorful and rich but not too salty or oily), the other day would be super salty...."
Jentaro
"Fantastic Ramen. Best I've had in Vancouver after 6 years here. The Spicy Garlic Ramen is beyond delicious. Suggest for new ramen people to take the..."
Murg Wurgle
"Still had to wait in line at 2:30 PM on a Saturday afternoon. Not the best vegetarian selection because I believe all their soup base has pork broth...."
YVR Foodie
"Ever since break started, I've pretty much gone into hibernation. I haven't left the house much, and as a result, I've been eating my mom's cooking!!..."
Selina Lo
"Good prices and large portions compared to other ramen places. Spicy garden or miso ramen are my go to ones. Like almost all ramen places sitting..."
Alice Yuan
"Kintaro Ramen, one of the original ramen joints for authentic Japanese noodles on Deman Street at West End area.  Kintaro is my all time..."
Eat With Sida
"My sister and I are just recently on a Ramen kick, and we live in Surrey so there's not a ton of options. On Saturday night we decided to go down to..."
Megan Davies
"Great place for ramen noodles, if you can get a spot that is. The restaurant itself is tiny; every time I come it is jam packed and have to wait a..."
Tnichols4
"We came here at 2pm on a weekday and still had to wait for 20 mins for seats. The little store was warm and it was guaranteed that you would sweat in..."
Cathy Lin
"This ramen place lives up to its hype! I liked how there is an option to choose the type of broth and fattiness of pork you want. I tried the miso..."
Pork_ninjas
"My favourite Ramen joint in Canada, I've had Santouka, Kinton, Muku and many other places but always come back here for the rich and fat Spicy Miso..."
Drake Tsui
"Great ramen, I ordered the miso ramen and it was just perfectly satisfying. Not too salty which I find tends to be the case with a lot of ramen. The..."
Murielle
"Good eats at a reasonable price. Serving size reasonably generous. Quick eat and dash. Not much of a sit down place to linger on too long. ..."
VeeVeeBoy
"Not particularly clean or comfortable (and the quality of their wooden chopsticks was beyond poor), but they serve large portions of yummy tonkotsu..."
HungryBlob
"Had a bowl of shio ramen here. The broth was good and I didn't find it too salty. I liked having bamboo included add a topping. The noodles were..."
Chocolove.88
"Will come back? Maybe. The miso ramen had a strong miso paste flavour and was somewhat cloudy. The noodles were cooked al dente. Overall pretty..."
Justamorsel
"Yum!. The ramen here is super fresh, the service is great..."
Foodie
"Famous Kintaro! Since 2010, I've been coming here whenever I am in Vancouver. That's saying something. Yea, sometimes the service can jumpy and the..."
Claire Lee
"Comfort Food. We sat at the bar. Being able to watch the ramen masters making the delicious food is for sure unique. Delicious..."
Alex Y
"Smaller Portion But Still as Good. It's been years since I'd been down to Kintaro, simply because going Downtown is such a hassle. But after a busy..."
JT
"Porky. I avoid pork but this stuff is good enough to lure me in once in a while- its always busy when I've been there and parking's a bitch- but if..."
Gilgamesh
"An awesome solution for hangover!. After a crazy night, an awesome solution for hangover is to me (and my bff!) is having a bowl of Japanese ramen!..."
Caroline Lee
"Because Kintaro is The Ramen in Vancouver, an institution.Generous bowls, fair price, fast service, in an authentic atmosphere.Been there..."
Fiulijn
"Kintaro Ramen. Ramen is one of those food items where I really have to feel like it. Broth is always very heavy and have to douse a glass of water..."
Jamanna
"I love kintaro! Their broth is heavenly (really flavourful). I always order their spicy garlic ramen and they never disappoint! The restaurant is..."
Lilian Wong
"Nice, cheap,big. Big portions, cheap prices, and taste..."
Foody
"Delicious but not so nice staff.. Delicious but not so friendly staff. I was visiting from Calgary and my girlfriend and I went in to grab a spot..."
YYCFoodie
"Ramen for 10 years. I don't know how to say how good Kintaro is. I've been there for 10 years, and I always excited ordering the cheese Ramen. The..."
Like To Dine Out
"Very good, the best??. Funny walking in you immediately feel the heat of the giant pots boiling right in front of the bar area, doesn't help that its..."
No Dessert Im Full
"BIG serve of food. My first impression of the food is big! I could not finish the noodle every time I visited there, but i always finished the soup!..."
Yolo Foodie
"Amazing ramen. We were suggested this restaurant by a friend, and are we happy she did.The food is simply tasty. Every aspect of the ramen..."
Le Fredster
"Best "AUTHENTIC" ramen house in the lower mainland. I've traveled to japan and had ramen there. This is the only place that has ramen broth that is..."
Jackson Pham
"Nice place for Ramen. Came here to find no lineups so I just went in and tried the Spicy Garlic Ramen and boy was it spicy!I was sweating..."
Andy Wong
"Looks, Feels And Tastes The Part. E: I am not even crazy for ramen like some people here and still very much enjoyed my lunch. Kintaro indeed does..."
Sisyphus
"Cheese ramen!. My favourite ramen shop, the atmosphere is rushed but fun and the broth is always flavourful. I always get the cheese ramen with a bit..."
Kotuki
"Ramen to Remember. Simply put, I love this place. Everytime I'm in Vancouver I have to go in for a meal; It is truly an experience. The wafting rich..."
Inukshuk
"Kintaro Ramen is commonly referenced as one of the most favoured ramen restaurants in Vancouver, so I had to try it and see what all the fuss was..."
Kyle Tam
"Japanese ramen made by real Japanese people. Cheap and great atmosphere, you can sit on the bar and watch them making ramen. You can choose fat/lean..."
Tatchai Titichetrakun
"It was a nice and friendly experience. I got the spicy ramen this time, with rich soup and lean meat, but it was not as spicy as my friend and I were..."
Aaron
"This place was pretty good, if you can get in without waiting in line, even better. It’s a small ramen shop but makes huge portions of delicious..."
Byron Pelly
"It’s been a while since we last came here, still keeping its good quality with its ramen. They have the best cheese ramen in town! Just need to..."
Mi K
"One of the top 5 ramen place we have tried in Vancouver. We waited for almost an hour to be seated since theres was a long line. We ordered Shio and..."
Philip Raymond Lim
Hapa Izakaya Yaletown
83/100 (2668 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Gluten Free Options
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
After-hours
Salad
Tuna
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Lobster Roll
Curry
Prawns
Tataki
Fish
Sashimi
Pork
Udon
Beef
Sit down
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
After-hours
Mid-range
"Super impressed by this find in Yaletown. It provided a great setting to catch up with old friends and have some delicious bites to eat. I came in..."
J-doug131
"Hapa Izakaya is located in the heart of Yaletown. They serve an assortment of Japanese tapas and a few main dishes as well. Hapa Izakaya is great for..."
Eatmunchlove
"This is the only Hapa Izakaya left in Vancouver, I believe! There used to be a few locations but they closed down in recent years. Good place to come..."
CuriouslyCarmen.com
"The food was delicious! But there are other places which make comparable items but portions are a bit bigger and the food is a bit cheaper. But I..."
Marzia
"The Hapa TOY menu is $25 and comes with three shareable items. Instead of doing regular appetizer, main, and dessert courses, they stuck with their..."
Eating With Kirby
"“Hapa” is that restaurant you go to for a good time. For me they are synonymous with clinking glasses, boisterous laugher, and delicious small..."
Maggi Mei
"Meal:  Saba Aburi, Yakiudon, Ebi mayo (not pictured), spicy pork rock pot rice, and large cold sake. . Service:  Good service albeit our server..."
Birry Ram
"Something you guys probably don't know about me: I eat a whole lotta takeout. A whole lot. Everyday in fact. But I rarely ever blog about it. I..."
Selina Lo
"Hapa Izakaya is one of my favorite izakaya restaurants to date. They have some great classics as well as some cool spins and twists on their own..."
Big City Foodie
"My girlfriend and I found this eatery on Zomato and we are both glad we did! Such a nice restaurant with friendly staff and amazing food. Highly..."
Sam Barnes
"After landing in Vancouver I was pretty tired from the trip so we headed out to a place close by to have diner. As we were close to Yaletown we..."
Seb's Urban Adventures
"Great find, tasty food, friendly staff was what we needed after a long day. We share, Yakitori were well marinated and tasty and the big hit for us..."
Seb's Urban Adventures
"That may even be a bit generous but we come here for the action and ambience. What else to expect from trendy Yaletown. Tried the Tasting..."
EatingIsMyJob
"For two weeks in October, the Taste of Yaletown dining festival brings together foodies by offering featured menus, special tastings and..."
Vanessa Choot
"I have been here a few times and although it does not have the greatest food I would say that it is a great place to meet with friends and have a..."
Kit Kat
"I've been to Hapa Izakaya in Kitsilano a while ago which gave me a really great dining experience. So, for our foodies' night, I wanted to try their..."
SophiaEats
"I have been here a number of times. Hapa's food is a deliciously fun approach to Japanese style tapas. The renkon gyoza tempura is to die for!!!..."
Claire Grace
"Been here numerous times and hot damn they serve some amazing dishes! The tuna, avocado salsa dip with plantain chips is a must-try. Followed by the..."
MrDecayzzz
"Hit or miss sometimes. Happy hour has great prices but sometimes it's a hit or miss. Service could be fantastic one day and not. Food could be..."
Vancity Food Guy
"Happy hour is great!. I have been to Hapa chain many times before but I never knew about their happy hour.I went to Yaletown location 2 weeks..."
KAT-van
"Hapa Hour!. Hot wings and mushroom ishiyaki were the top picks at our table, yum! Great atmosphere, friendly service. Mixed drinks need a little..."
Veggietabolo
"Great place for after work relaxation. Got invited after work. Relaxing and top notch ambiance. Very rocking waitstaff though no blondies given the..."
Sven
"The best izakaya. Vancouverites are so lucky to have these. Hapa is the best. I have tried a few and this right here has the best drinks and upscale..."
Toronto_man
"Great place to dine. Happy hour is very cheap. although portions are small, some dishes are "just..."
Lunolee_
"Awesome!. Delicious food, great atmosphere and excellent customer..."
LoveDiningOut
"Good times!. Always a good time at Hapa, especially Happy Hour! I recommend a triple sake for big..."
Matty
"Tan Taka Tan. This is a great fusion restaurant. Good service and good food. Japanese Izakaya, but fusioned with western style, just a bit, to make..."
KingKong
"I liked it. I thought the food was good, the service was friendly and the atmosphere was nice. Don't do the sampler plate, too small, but do get..."
Anon
"Hapa-ning. Was in town for a concert last weekend and 4 of us went to Hapa where we had an amazing meal. Everything we ordered was delicious and the..."
Glorified Glutton
"Eat the ika.. The food was better than a lot of izakayas I've been to in Japan. The ika and the ebi-mayo were exceptional. The atmosphere is good...."
Caleb
"Need to include their gratuity policy on their lunch menu. I wanted to re-iterate a complaint I delivered at your Yaletown location this afternoon...."
VanDecker
"What flavor the Tuna Tacos lacked, the Yaki-Udon made up for it. The noodles were cooked just right, nice and chewy, and there was a good ratio of..."
Eva Y
"While my mom was away in HK, I decided to take the stepdad down to one of my favourite spots for some snacks and to catch the Canucks game. Along..."
Gracecheung604
"We had dinner at the new Hapa Izakaya in Yaletown. It is a popular chain of Japanese Fusion TAPAS in Vancouver with 3 or 4 other..."
Yummo Ca
"After Dee missed out on our really great experience at Hapa Izakaya on Robson , we finally had the chance to bring him to our next Hapa Izakaya..."
MePlusFood
"Since I’d already been t0 Glowbal the first night they were open and wasn’t into joining the crazy relaunch party last night, I decided to head..."
Victoria
"Oddly enough, I've been to most of the well known izakayas around town except for Hapa . Since I had a mini reunion with some old colleagues in..."
Senses Inspired
"Hapa Izakaya recently opened it's newest location in Yaletown. I have tried the other two locations and there's spectacular quality across the..."
VancouverSavvy
"When Jenkins and I found out that Hapa Izakaya was going to open up at Shiru Bay’s old location in Yaletown, we were both quite happy. Finally,..."
Gigi
"Izakaya, something that until recently (see visit to Suika ) was foreign in my food vocabulary. Now I'm excited to try more and more, but the price..."
Kev Wu
"Yaletown's newest izakaya entrant normally has post-5pm service, but they similarly decided to be open for lunch during the Olympics. 11am-2pm Sunday..."
Karen Hamilton
"My good friend Airdrie Miller recently invited me for dinner to Hapa Izakaya in Yaletown recently, right after we participated in the eBeauty.ca and..."
Raul