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Discover Restaurants offering the best Japanese food in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Canada's largest metropolis, Vancouver is a city of varied landscapes and diverse population. Its mix of the scenic and urban mean that weekenders can spend the morning taking advantage of its beaches, ski mountains, and hiking trails, only to kick back in the evening at first-rate restaurants and wine bars among a labyrinth of skyscrapers. As friendly and welcoming as it is ethnically diverse, the streets are crowded with different languages being spoken everywhere, and the city's sights, sounds, and flavors are a hodgepodge of warm multiculturalism. It is a haven both for the urbanite and the sportsman, offering all the sophistication of a modern city center, with a strong focus on the arts and a burgeoning cafe culture, but with charming suburban outlets and easy outdoor day trips. Though the city is often split into three districts, Vancouver and its surrounding environs feature multiple neighbourhoods, each with their own character and draw, in one massive conglomeration. Take your time and explore as many of them as possible.
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10. The Lobby Lounge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 225 reviews
The Lobby Lounge and RawBar is Vancouverâs destination for nightly live music and handcrafted cocktails. Through the open glass atrium, guests enjoy the harbour views as chic crystal chandeliers sparkle overhead. The sound of the Fazioli piano â custom de
Reviewed By PookyCake
We learn that in Japanese culture sushi is considered an art form because its appearance is just as important as how it tastes. After all, âartâ is defined as the âarrangement of sounds, colours, forms, movements that affects the senses of beauty.â So, we can see exactly how and why sushi is art â both at a practical and functional level â that you eat. The âart,â or sushi, entices you, appeals to your sight; your sense of touch and your taste buds. The Lobby Lounge and RawBar in Fairmont Pacific Rim brings all of this together in a beautiful, luxurious package.The general lobby area of the aptly named Lobby Lounge brings your dining experience to a whole new level. During the day, natural light pours in through the atrium windows, providing diners with gorgeous views of Vancouverâs bustling downtown. At night, the Lobby Lounge is transformed into a magically upbeat yet relaxing atmosphere suitable for casual pub eats and truly exquisite Japanese cuisine. Live music dazzles your hearing; the subdued lighting hints at the excellence yet to come; the high marble columns and strategically placed fireplace creates an atmosphere unmatched for dining.While there is a plethora of attractive items on the sushi menu, Iâve largely been a creature of habit. Whenever dining here, Iâve typically stuck to ordering the Smoked Sablefish & Bacon Miso and the Sushi Moriawase. Miso soup is typically a given on any sushi menu and itâs usually a one-note kind of thing; however, the fantastic chefs at the Pacific Rimâs RawBar have upped the ante by going beyond mere miso and including rich and flaky sablefish & bacon. I was initially hesitant about the sablefish, because itâs a naturally rich item, but it works so exceptionally well with the miso that I donât know if I can ever go back to regular miso soup. Add in the bacon dashi â with its hints of smoky flavour â and you get a soup that is unmatched. Likewise, the sushi moriawase serves as a good introduction to the many flavours available at RawBar: 4 pieces of California roll, 3 pieces of spicy tuna roll and 4 pieces of salmon motoyaki round out the selection. Restrained embellishments bring dimension and sparkle to the fore and the result is unparalleled. FOOD: 5/5SERVICE: 5/5VALUE: 5/5RECOMMENDATION: The Fairmont brand has established itself as something of a symbol for refinement and elegance of the highest order. The Pacific Rimâs Lobby Lounge & RawBar keeps such a mission and vision held high through their service and food offerings. The opulence of the space amplifies and magnifies the beautiful and rich simplicity of the food. Highly recommended!PS: If you found this review helpful in any way please consider hitting the "helpful" button!âThank you for your feedback on TripAdvisor; we really appreciate it. We are delighted that you enjoyed your experience at The Lobby Lounge and RawBar. We are pleased to hear that you appreciated the variety of food offerings on our menu and especially our sushi presentation. It is also so rewarding to hear that you not only noticed, but greatly enjoyed, many of the small details in our lounge including the live music entertainment, the decor and the art paintings. We are excited to welcome you again soon!Sincerely,Stas AnikinManager, The Lobby Lounge and RawBar
9. Momo Sushi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 341 reviews
Reviewed By RaRa T
I'm always on the lookout for sashimi. And this is the best I've had in Vancouver. I ordered the Deluxe assorted sashimi, and it was perfect. A good variety, nice portions, excellent quality. Everything to make me a very happy customer!
8. Ancora Waterfront Dining and Patio - False Creek
Overall Ratings
4 based on 282 reviews
Reviewed By sandrahny
I really don't know what everyone is talking about with this place. It really isn't up to fine standards. It took 10 minutes for anyone to greet us and take a drink order. The pain was just starting. The oysters were inedible. I am amazed as they are local but tasted like a septic tank. We sent them back and got equally inedible replacements. The saving grace was the sushi which was decent. The wine was poured in tiny glases. You are much better off getting a bottle. The rest of the meal was poor to average . The ambiance was great as was the location but poor service and food don't make up for it. If you are looking for an outdoor seafood restaurant with a good raw bar look elsewhere.Dear valued guest,Thank you so much for taking the time to review Ancora. We are sorry to hear that your experience did not live up to your expectations. The oysters has been a great hit among our patrons so your feedback will certainly be passed along to the chefs and their team to ensure that the dishes are being made with consistency. We will also follow up with the servers in regards to the wine. If given the opportunity we would love to host you again soon and give you the amazing experience that we are so proud to offer here at Ancora.Again, thank you for your feedback and if you have any other further questions, comments or concerns, please feel to contact us at [email protected] Sincerely,Kelly Jordan HamiltonSales and Marketing Manager
7. Kishimoto Japanese Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 197 reviews
WE WILL BE CLOSED DEC.24 - 26, AND DEC.31 - JAN.2 Kishimoto is a small restaurant on Commercial Drive in East Vancouver. Our menu is a mix of creative and traditional Japanese cuisine with focus on quality and freshness. On our regular menu you will find
Reviewed By swim_bunny2012
no reservations, but they text when your table is ready. Nice atmosphere and decor, surprisingly nice bathroom. Fast service. Porcelain cups instead of plastic which is nice. They make their own soy sauce. Spicy tuna roll very good, nice kick of spice. Sashimi amazing and fresh, 10 pieces beautifully plated. Bluefin tuna w green onion roll really good. Snow crab roll okay. Salmon belly delicious. Spicy tuna oshizushi amazing crispy rice. Crispy chicken crispy and a bit spicy.
6. Kissa Tanto
Overall Ratings
4 based on 180 reviews
Reviewed By A_OKD
I travel to Vancouver often for business and finally had an open evening to try Kissa Tanto. The wait did not disappoint. The restaurant is located in the not-so-nice part of Chinatown populated with the homeless and drug addicts. The juxtaposition of a beautifully designed restaurant in this neighborhood is quite a contrast. The menu is a fusion of Italian and Japanese cuisines and as a result some of the menu is quite creative altough I found the best of my meal was the creamy and rich Tajarin which is a traditional pasta from the Piedmont region of Italy. The Gem Lettuce salad was excellent and it is nice to see a restaurant still doing something creative with this wonderful lettuce by adding Tokyo turnip, farro and lamb pancetta. My main course was the Berezan Prawns. What is special about these prawns is that they are produced by the Berezan shrimp company in Langley, British Columbia and Berezan uses eco-friendly farming methods which means the prawns are pesticide free with no antibiotics. I enjoyed my meal and the service was very knowledgeable and friendly. I would not hesitate to recommend Kissa Tanto to my friends and family.
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5. Miko Sushi Japanese Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 339 reviews
Reviewed By AJZ
This place busy so I would advised to book. We sat at the bar and watched the chefs prepare our sushi. The fish was very fresh and the salmon sashimi was amazing. Will return next time we are in Vancouver.
4. Miku
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2041 reviews
We specialize in Aburi, or flamed-seared sushi, which was developed nearly a century ago in Japan. The act of applying fire directly to sushi enhances the natural flavours and textures of the fish, creating a new and exciting culinary experience. Miku own
Reviewed By yim c
We had a wonderful and most delicious lunch unfortunately the round face Asian girl who kept clearing our table disappointed us. Why must she remove every item immediately disturbing our lunch. Most annoying was she cleared my husbands dish even before he put his chopsticks down. Then she stood beside me hoping to remove my plate as I was just picking my last piece of sushi. I had to tell her to stop, but she still cleared and wipe the table while I was still eating. We both found this most annoying and we brought the rating down 2 notches. Looks like she was a server in a wanton shop before joining Miku. Can some one teach her proper service as when to take away the dishes..
3. Kingyo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 600 reviews
Reviewed By Frau65
Was visiting with my husband and stepdaughter who studied abroad in japan for 6 months. She said it truly reminded her of the Izakaya that she remembered during her time living in Japan. We waited about 10 minutes and were seated at the center dining table which is long and shared. She is vegetarian and ordered edamame, the fried corn, and rice balls (which is just Onigiri). My husband had the Kobe beef and I had one of the specials called Hell Chicken and it was EXTREMELY spicy. We also ordered a green salad which was delicious and enough for 2 people. This was a delightful place for dinner and I highly recommend!
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2. Ramen Danbo - Robson
Overall Ratings
4 based on 351 reviews
Reviewed By Chrispmoto
Saw a review, then heard there is always a line up, so I was intrigued, and had to go.Was NOT disappointed, so good, so tasty!The place is very busy but all the servers were so nice and patient.The server we had was new, he was in training but did an exceptional job.I will never eat Iciban again and not be reminded of how awesome this place was!!
1. Shizenya on Broadway
Overall Ratings
4 based on 43 reviews
"This place is temporarily closed." Currently closed for renovation.
Reviewed By Randal M
Our experience at Shizen Ya on Broadway started with a friendly greeting from the charming staff. The service continued to be excellent throughout and the food was reasonably good. I liked the concept of the brown rice sushi and would definitely eat it again. Overall however I found the food to be a bit bland with an over-reliance on spinach and avocado.
