Japanese cuisine: the best places to taste it in West Vancouver

13 restaurant menus in West Vancouver, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Raku Japanese Kitchen
Raku Japanese Kitchen
92/100 (515 ratings)
Restaurants
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
Salmon
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Reservations
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Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Sushi Mega
Sushi Mega
90/100 (675 ratings)
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Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Sushi
Dinner
Lunch
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
Ancora Waterfront Dining And Patio - Ambleside
Ancora Waterfront Dining And Patio - Ambleside
89/100 (1744 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Seafood
Peruvian
South American
Seafood
South American
Peruvian
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Octopus
Ceviche
Fish
Sit down
Seafood
South American
Peruvian
Reservations
Seating
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Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
Ki Isu Sushi
Ki Isu Sushi
84/100 (237 ratings)
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Japanese
Sushi
Sushi
Japanese
Sit down
Sushi
Japanese
Mid-range
"we have ordered a crunch crunch (half order), lunch special C, aburi tuna stack and a spider roll. portion is generous and ingredients are fresh...."
Sonia Cheung
"West Vancouver is actually a gem when it comes to food finds. Tried out this japanese restaurant and enjoyed the salmon cake the most. Prices are..."
Feelingfamished
"Ki Isu is a Korean-operated Japanese restaurant and is one of the more affordable sushi places in West Vancouver with a large assortment of fusion..."
Raymond's Sushi Adventures
"Worth crossing the bridge.. Some of you may think sushi should be made by the Japanese. But do the same people believe that tempura should be made by..."
Kitchen Vulture
"LOVE the chicken kaarage. Good fresh fish. My go-to sushi place in WV. Nice place overall. One of the waitresses is not so friendly but the food..."
Rachel Likes To Eat
"...hoping to find some awesome sushi. And we did! This place knows how to make some scrumptious specialty rolls! To start we ordered miso soup and..."
Cameras And Cuisines
Zen Japanese Restaurant
Zen Japanese Restaurant
82/100 (1004 ratings)
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Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Japanese
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Prawns
Tempura
Fish
Sashimi
Gyoza
Shrimp
Crab
Tuna
Salmon
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
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Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
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Mid-range
"I enjoyed every single bite of the food I had here. The food was wonderful, the ambience was wonderful, the service was wonderful. I’d love to come..."
Phantom Blogger
"• place is just OK• nothing so special about their dishes• moderately priced• good service• good place for a quiet date..."
KOOkiecream
"This place is a bit hidden. If it wasn't Dine Out, I never would have trekked out this far. Not the most attractive entrance, you would mistaken it..."
Farsi Lo
"BestShime SabaEver!!!!!! Nice view seatings.Food is decent. Service staffs are friendly. A bit over priced on..."
Holly Holly
"Best sushi in the Vancouver area by far. Tojo's has nothing on this. 'Nuff said. See for yourself. I can close my eyes and randomly point to anything..."
James
"Great food, Fabulous Location!. We dined on the patio a couple of times this summer. The food was superb, the service was great. Keep your eyes and..."
Brad
"Keep it simple and it's worth the price.. Our appetizers were not that appetizing but the nigiri and a simple salmon/avocado roll were extremely..."
HiggyAtx
"BEST OF VANCOUVER. The best sushi I have ever had, 'nough said.Very fresh and amazing..."
Sushi_love3965
"Good food and great service. The server's recommendation were spot-on for the most part. The popcorn shrimp roll is a must try as well as the ebi..."
Rubai
"You are definitely paying a premium for food here. Don't bother trying the normal menu, as you are just paying a premium for items that you can get..."
Arthur So
"Hands down - the best Japanese in Vancouver. Always creative, always changing, the food is nothing short of outstanding. Modern Japanese created by a..."
Ldavis
"Love the food here...very unique though overpriced sushi...but of course we are in West Vancouver. I would definatly eat here again as the..."
Jeff Ross
"Excellent Sushi. This is my favourite Japanese sushi restaurant. Wonderful fusion rolls, serene ambiance and impeccable..."
Sinja
"Our friend of ours wanted to dine at Zen, so the four of us went to West Van to try out the place. It was a warm summer evening, so we sat out in the..."
Idea Rabbit
Kiisu Japanese Restaurant
Kiisu Japanese Restaurant
80/100 (244 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Sushi
Dinner
Lunch
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Table Service
Lunch
"we have ordered a crunch crunch (half order), lunch special C, aburi tuna stack and a spider roll. portion is generous and ingredients are fresh...."
Sonia Cheung
"West Vancouver is actually a gem when it comes to food finds. Tried out this japanese restaurant and enjoyed the salmon cake the most. Prices are..."
Feelingfamished
"Ki Isu is a Korean-operated Japanese restaurant and is one of the more affordable sushi places in West Vancouver with a large assortment of fusion..."
Raymond's Sushi Adventures
"Worth crossing the bridge.. Some of you may think sushi should be made by the Japanese. But do the same people believe that tempura should be made by..."
Kitchen Vulture
"LOVE the chicken kaarage. Good fresh fish. My go-to sushi place in WV. Nice place overall. One of the waitresses is not so friendly but the food..."
Rachel Likes To Eat
"...hoping to find some awesome sushi. And we did! This place knows how to make some scrumptious specialty rolls! To start we ordered miso soup and..."
Cameras And Cuisines
Nishiki Sushi Restaurant
Nishiki Sushi Restaurant
77/100 (687 ratings)
Restaurants
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Wheelchair Accessible
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Nishiki Sushi is Chinese-operated and features a clean, elegant dining space and a quiet ambience. There weren't that many dine-in customers, but..."
Raymond's Sushi Adventures
"Delicious. Great service and not too busy. I especially loved the nishiki special roll ❤️Glad we got stuck in traffic and got to try this..."
Danika
"No question, this place is the BEST sushi place in..."
K.P. Yi
"This is the best japenese restruarent on the north shore. We have gone numerous times. It seems to be pretty busy and it would be wise to make a..."
Ian McIntosh
Zubu Ramen - Park Royal
Zubu Ramen - Park Royal
76/100 (548 ratings)
Restaurants
Sushi
Japanese
Japanese Fusion
Japanese
Sushi
Japanese Fusion
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Sit down
Japanese
Japanese Fusion
Sushi
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Delivery
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
Daikichi Sushi
Daikichi Sushi
75/100 (116 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Dinner
Lunch
"Wow!! This is definitely the best sushi in West Van!! Brown rice and flax seed options too!! Yum..."
Tara Williams
"Slow Food. The service is a study in patience. If you can maintain total equanimity while you wait for your server to perform her duties (even when..."
Kosherish Dave
"Stumbled across this place on the weekend when we found out Zen sushi down the road was closed for lunch. Lots of pleasant surprises. The Crazy..."
Digidod
Bay Sushi
Bay Sushi
73/100 (552 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Takeout
Cheap Eats
"The sushi is very high quality. The fish - wild sockeye salmon - was very tasty, while the rice was sweetly seasoned and well-textured.  My family..."
Barney Chow
"I try to stick to the vegetarian options for health reasons, but I do love their wild sockeye salmon sushi and rolls. Bay Sushi's rice is flavored in..."
Sarah Weinberg
"Bay Sushi is a must visit sushi bar if you happen to be in Horseshoe Bay. The reason their sushi tastes great is because of their uniquely seasoned..."
Larry Fung
"I was visiting Horseshoe Bay and came across Bay Sushi. I've been to many sushi places, but Bay Sushi's seasoned rice was really tasty. The combos A,..."
Thomas Jensen
"Bay Sushi is a favorite stop every week for sushi. Delicious, fresh rolls, sashimi, and sushi. I order the party trays with extra rolls for family..."
Ryan Lee
"Quaint sushi place with decent food and average sushi prices. Though their rainbow roll was not what I expected it to be, it still tasted good and..."
Dani Bee
"I've been coming to Bay Sushi in Horseshoe Bay as a regular for the past few years. Their take-out service has been consistently dependable, in terms..."
Bobby C
Dundarave Sushi
Dundarave Sushi
73/100 (170 ratings)
Restaurants
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I have eaten here many times and it is very affordable, fresh and delicious! ! It is a favorite of my son's and I. Honestly one of the best sushi..."
Debbie Lee Evans
"Amazing cheap sushi, sub-par service. Will come back again but recommend take-away. Sushi was great, fresh and delicious, prepared well and..."
Murg Wurgle
"Great sushi at an affordable price !. I've been here a few times and I have to say it never dissapoints ! The Sushi is fresh and tasty and the..."
Westvanfoodie
"Dundarave sushi recently is one of my favorite. Sushi rice is one of sparkle, so tasty and fish is so fresh. Waitress and sushi chef are so..."
Justin
"Stereyotypical small sushi place, the prices cheap and the quality average, but it is a very friendly place. The waitress/ cooks are always sweet and..."
Lxsthblt
"Good and Cheap. Nice cheap sushi in West..."
Kushpizzasleep
"Great. Very good quality sushi and very..."
Jeff
"Great food, prices and service in an informal setting. Excellent for take..."
Naddie
"Dundarave Sushi looked great - inexpensive, quick, and light. There was a great bargain advertised on the sandwich board outside. Two combos at only..."
Jessica
Bene Sushi Restaurant
Bene Sushi Restaurant
72/100 (2016 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Sashimi
Salad
Tempura
Sit down
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Fantastic service and exceptional food! We would definitely come back! Enjoyed a variety of food and our little ones loved it. Great..."
Lchung
"I had been intending on writing a review on Bene Sushi for a while since I have been here a couple of times already. Although I am by no means a..."
Johann T.
"We were in the area for an activity, so thought to catch a late lunch in the neighbourhood as well. Deciding that we had a taste for sushi, and after..."
Maggi Mei
"February 18, 2016 · by ThatShanghaiGirl · Decided to come down here after seeing a pic of their flaming sushi on Instagram! Service was..."
Dreaming In Foie Gras
"Pleasant and Merry Experience During Holiday Season. I have heard and read so many positive reviews about Bene Sushi Restaurant and I was excited..."
Willnatureing
"Unique. Rather small portion but very good. I really like the baked salmon roll. The cream cheese just makes it taste..."
Mayukohara
"Great food great price. We eat sushi once or twice a week and we have had a favourite sushi restaurant in West Vancouver for years.But after eating..."
John
"Great sushi! We live in White Rock, but whenever we are in West Vancouver we love Bene! Really fresh sushi and presentation! Prices are good..."
YVReats
"Good specialty rolls. Nice decor. Specialty rolls are good with many excellent choices. Love the Lionsgate Roll. Sashimi could be a bit more generous..."
Dt
"Is always happy to find a great japanese restaurant! The prices are spot on and the food is fresh and of high quality! I got a combo plate which was..."
Adith Dore
"We have been to Bene at least 4 times and have always enjoyed it. The food is great and service excellent. Try the Bene Roll! This is one of the..."
Mike In Vancouver
"I absolutely love bene! The food is amazing, well priced, and the service is always great. I was also amazed at the gorgeous design of the..."
Lauren
"I arrived just in time for the lunch specials before they ended, and I would highly recommend them due to the significant cost savings. I got the..."
Raymond's Sushi Adventures
"Bene is now my new favourite Japanese place just for a quick fix of some sashimi and rolls. In the 3 weeks that my mum visited, we had dinner there..."
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