Sakura Ichiban Japanese Restaurant

1405 Marine Dr, West Vancouver
(604) 913-2322

Recent Reviews

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One of my favorite restaurantsHighly

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kenneth Bruhn

I feel compelled to review this place because of the incomprehensibly high ratings that tricked me into dining here. While the staff were pleasant the restaurant was on the dirty side, but moreover the food was incredibly bad. The "star" of the show was the ebi fry, lightly breaded and delicately fried, but served with a steaming hot dashi that let you know: you're not in an authentic Japanese restaurant. It only got worse from there. Mushy saba served with an oddly dressed salad. An assorted sushi plate with SALTY maki. An unagi-don so swimming in cloyingly sweet sauce I thought I was served a soup when it arrived. And a noodle dish the menu overconfidently defined as yakisoba. Those responsible for the fare have almost certainly never been anywhere near Japan, and it's outrageous that in a world class city like Vancouver, this is what passes for a good Japanese restaurant (4.5* on Google maps!?!?).

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 3

Rostam Torki Sharifabadi

Some of the best sushi I've ever had.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spicy Tuna Roll, Miso Soup

Ronald B

Best Sushi restaurant we’ve had in the north shore so far! It’s a perfect location from the beach.We had the Beef udon for our 3 year old and he loved it, sockeye sashimi, sockeye and avocado rolls, gyozas and the red dragon roll. The gave my son a miso soup as well because they know kids love the soup. Also a large hot sake for the wife and I. Amazing atmosphere and the food was so tasty and filling!Price: For what you get the price is on par with a lot of other sushi restaurants of this caliber. ⭐️Portion/palate: The sashimi cuts were thick and the portion per item on the menu were nice! The taste was excellent for what we ordered. ⭐️Place: It is a bit cramped going up the stairs (The restaurant is on the 2nd floor) but over all it’s cozy and the feeling is authentic. Location is right on the main road so you get all the road noise (emergency vehicles etc.)Parking is hit and miss on the main road but the back of the building it looked like there were plenty of parking spaces. We parked by the beach and walked over so it was more convenient for us. 1/2 ⭐️People: The staff were friendly and one in particular was very attentive to our needs! Thank you Nathan! ⭐️Kid-friendliness: Children plates, high chairs and lots of space when seated by the window.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lola Li

My fav sushi place. Highly recommended.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ken Tremblett

Comfortable, quiet, friendly staff, great miso, tea, sashimi and rolls. Fresh! Fresh! Fresh! We’ll be back again for sure.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Dynamite Roll, Miso Soup

Safoura Bahrami

Good quality sushi, I enjoyed every bites of it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Red Dragon Roll

Kara Sean Home

We have been looking for a restaurant like this on the North Shore since we moved here in 2019. Everything was excellent and the prices are VERY reasonable!! We will be back, for sure!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Assorted Sashimi Deluxe, Red Dragon Roll

Erik Nacirema

Service and Sushi was excellent! Best sushi place in Vancouver!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ida Cielo

Small place! Worth waiting for your food! Best sushi rolls I've ever had. I'm gluten free and they know to work around my allergy!! 5stars!! Best service! Best chef!! Affordable than in California!! Best in Vancouver, Ca.Dietary restrictions: I'm gluten free and they have gf soy sauce!! And shrimp allergy! They customized my food for me. Kudos to the chef and waiter!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salad, Red Dragon Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, Ichiban Roll

George Franco

Food was great and Nathan was a great server! Definitely recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Roy Naidu

The most consistent amazing sushi ive been to on repeated occasions!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Atticus

Even though we arrived somewhat close to closing time, the employees were very kind to us. The atmosphere just makes you cozy automatically. 5 stars, would recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salad, Miso Soup

Hiroshan Gunawardane

The food was very good. Very convenient location. The staff was very friendly. They serve unlimited hot tea in a flask. Their sushi was great, we also tried karage don whoch was very good. They are very friendly, and they also have traditional Japanese style sitting spaces. Food was filling and delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Palm Daddy

It’s been over 10Years since I’ve been here, used to go frequently and as usual everything was perfect! The sushi was exceptional, the tuna was the best that I have tasted of any sushi restaurant, the service spot on and the atmosphere delightful. Try and get a booth for that extra special experience. Highly recommend!! Prices very fair especially for West Vancouver.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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Sakura Ichiban Japanese Restaurant

1405 Marine Dr, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1B8
(604) 913-2322