Truly exceptional experience dining here for my birthday. From the atmosphere, service, tradition, 25 course meal and piano playing Happy Birthday, it was the dinner of a lifetime. Every single morsel is crafted to perfection. I tried over 20 different kinds of fish! All impeccably prepared with traditional methods and modern design. Absolutely spinning from the experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rachael Decker
One of the best meals and experiences of my life. We were presented with a total of 25 beautiful courses, mostly sushi, and every morsel was unique. Absolutely impeccable service, from the meticulously curated performance in front of us to the attentive servers who made sure our sake cups were full and we never had to ask for a thing. This was my first omakase experience but won’t be the last. They also made my husband feel so special for his birthday!
Alex Tamayo
What an absolutely incredible experience. I've been to many restaurants round the globe and this is without a doubt one of the best ones I've been able to experience. The food, the atmosphere, the service, it was all excellent and just on point. I would definitely love to come back. Thank you so much to everyone at Kujiro Okeya for a wonderful experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Warren Taylor
Incredible. What an experience. 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amanda
Very good atmosphere and whole experience was like a food show! I hesitated a bit before when I saw the price ($300+ pp) but as it got Michelin certified I still want to give it a try. I love how the girls wearing Japanese clothes and great you with very comforting manner. The decoration was also making feel like entered a Japanese theater. All the chef work fast and they accommodated my allergy. Definitely recommend for your special night, they played piano for a birthday girl, I believe it would be a memorable experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Avril Li
Food was great! Only complain is maybe too much fried food…?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chu Toro, Red Snapper
Hesham Alabbar
Incredible sushi, delicate yet packed with umami. A production for sure.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Blue Fin Ikura Bonito Don, Lobster Tempura, Chu Toro, Dungeness Crab Chawanmushi
Will R.
It's very good. Each piece of sushi was thoughtfully prepared and beautifully seasoned, including highlights like smoked saba and cured maguro. The hot dishes were also extremely well done -- chawanmushi was beautifully tender, A5 wagyu soba noodles came in a richly layered broth, and ikura-king-crab chirashi came with rice enriched by red snapper as it steamed. Service was mostly very good with a few minor hiccups, where staff weren't quite choreographed in the tight space. I think they intend for the menu-less drink service to feel consultative and personal, but I wound up wishing I either had the transparency of a drink menu or the hands-off assurance of a pairing. The theatrics were understated, which I appreciated. The music was distracting. I went for the less expensive lunch service, which would be my recommendation -- the experience felt luxurious and complete, and while I haven't tried the longer dinner menu, I certainly didn't leave feeling like I missed out on a $150 supplement. I haven't been to Masayoshi since it got its star, so take this with a grain of (moshio) salt -- but while I think both * sushi places in Vancouver are very good, I think Okeya Kyujiro is slightly better.
Fantastic experience, the staff were lovely and the food amazing! I only wish it were a little less expensive $325/person seams a tad high but it was a wonderful experience none the less.
Izumi Hance
I had a Wonderful experience, a great service and tasty dishes. It was such an entertainment that you can enjoy everything!! Must go and strongly recommend it.
Highly recommend this place if you're looking for a fun night out while eating the most AMAZING omakase meal! It's dinner and a show as you watch the talented chefs prepare and serve over 25 courses. The seafood was beyond fresh, and the flavor profiles were divine. Each course flowed into the next seamlessly. We went on a weekend getaway to Vancouver and this was by far the highlight of the trip!
Jason F.
The experience was amazing on so many levels, from the secretive entrance to the opening show and the amazing service throughout, this is the omakase to go to. It's not cheap but it was definitely worth the price. I am not going to ruin the experience with photos but suffice to say some dishes were so beautiful it almost made me cry. Go!
Ms. A.
AMAZING SUSHI AMAZING PERFORMANCE 2/11/24 Kyujiro has only 12 seats. The arrangement of the seats resembles a stage, and during the initial preparation phase, curtain is closed like a grand theater performance--lights dimmed. When the designated time arrives and everyone is assembled, the curtain slowly rises accompanied by the sound of bamboo joints, and the lights brighten. The chef makes an appearance, and the show begins. The ritualistic atmosphere is truly captivating.
head over heels
Had my first omakase here with my hubby for our birthdays this year. Overall experience was excellent. Really enjoyed our date night here. 25 course meal wasn’t bad. They were very professional.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Blue Fin Ikura Bonito Don, Ramen, Lobster Tempura, Dessert Mango Icecream Melon Japanese Sweet, Tea Ceremony, Chu Toro, Tamago, Red Snapper, Dungeness Crab Chawanmushi
Anne
Beautiful presentation. Ridiculously fresh & delicious ingredients with each dish prepared in front of you. Immaculate attention to detail. A truly memorable dining experience involving all of the senses!
Truly exceptional experience dining here for my birthday. From the atmosphere, service, tradition, 25 course meal and piano playing Happy Birthday, it was the dinner of a lifetime. Every single morsel is crafted to perfection. I tried over 20 different kinds of fish! All impeccably prepared with traditional methods and modern design. Absolutely spinning from the experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best meals and experiences of my life. We were presented with a total of 25 beautiful courses, mostly sushi, and every morsel was unique. Absolutely impeccable service, from the meticulously curated performance in front of us to the attentive servers who made sure our sake cups were full and we never had to ask for a thing. This was my first omakase experience but won’t be the last. They also made my husband feel so special for his birthday!
What an absolutely incredible experience. I've been to many restaurants round the globe and this is without a doubt one of the best ones I've been able to experience. The food, the atmosphere, the service, it was all excellent and just on point. I would definitely love to come back. Thank you so much to everyone at Kujiro Okeya for a wonderful experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredible. What an experience. 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good atmosphere and whole experience was like a food show! I hesitated a bit before when I saw the price ($300+ pp) but as it got Michelin certified I still want to give it a try. I love how the girls wearing Japanese clothes and great you with very comforting manner. The decoration was also making feel like entered a Japanese theater. All the chef work fast and they accommodated my allergy. Definitely recommend for your special night, they played piano for a birthday girl, I believe it would be a memorable experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Food was great! Only complain is maybe too much fried food…?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chu Toro, Red Snapper
Incredible sushi, delicate yet packed with umami. A production for sure.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Blue Fin Ikura Bonito Don, Lobster Tempura, Chu Toro, Dungeness Crab Chawanmushi
It's very good. Each piece of sushi was thoughtfully prepared and beautifully seasoned, including highlights like smoked saba and cured maguro. The hot dishes were also extremely well done -- chawanmushi was beautifully tender, A5 wagyu soba noodles came in a richly layered broth, and ikura-king-crab chirashi came with rice enriched by red snapper as it steamed. Service was mostly very good with a few minor hiccups, where staff weren't quite choreographed in the tight space. I think they intend for the menu-less drink service to feel consultative and personal, but I wound up wishing I either had the transparency of a drink menu or the hands-off assurance of a pairing. The theatrics were understated, which I appreciated. The music was distracting. I went for the less expensive lunch service, which would be my recommendation -- the experience felt luxurious and complete, and while I haven't tried the longer dinner menu, I certainly didn't leave feeling like I missed out on a $150 supplement. I haven't been to Masayoshi since it got its star, so take this with a grain of (moshio) salt -- but while I think both * sushi places in Vancouver are very good, I think Okeya Kyujiro is slightly better.
Fantastic experience, the staff were lovely and the food amazing! I only wish it were a little less expensive $325/person seams a tad high but it was a wonderful experience none the less.
I had a Wonderful experience, a great service and tasty dishes. It was such an entertainment that you can enjoy everything!! Must go and strongly recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Highly recommend this place if you're looking for a fun night out while eating the most AMAZING omakase meal! It's dinner and a show as you watch the talented chefs prepare and serve over 25 courses. The seafood was beyond fresh, and the flavor profiles were divine. Each course flowed into the next seamlessly. We went on a weekend getaway to Vancouver and this was by far the highlight of the trip!
The experience was amazing on so many levels, from the secretive entrance to the opening show and the amazing service throughout, this is the omakase to go to. It's not cheap but it was definitely worth the price. I am not going to ruin the experience with photos but suffice to say some dishes were so beautiful it almost made me cry. Go!
AMAZING SUSHI AMAZING PERFORMANCE 2/11/24 Kyujiro has only 12 seats. The arrangement of the seats resembles a stage, and during the initial preparation phase, curtain is closed like a grand theater performance--lights dimmed. When the designated time arrives and everyone is assembled, the curtain slowly rises accompanied by the sound of bamboo joints, and the lights brighten. The chef makes an appearance, and the show begins. The ritualistic atmosphere is truly captivating.
Had my first omakase here with my hubby for our birthdays this year. Overall experience was excellent. Really enjoyed our date night here. 25 course meal wasn’t bad. They were very professional.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Blue Fin Ikura Bonito Don, Ramen, Lobster Tempura, Dessert Mango Icecream Melon Japanese Sweet, Tea Ceremony, Chu Toro, Tamago, Red Snapper, Dungeness Crab Chawanmushi
Beautiful presentation. Ridiculously fresh & delicious ingredients with each dish prepared in front of you. Immaculate attention to detail. A truly memorable dining experience involving all of the senses!