31 Best Japanese Restaurants in Vancouver

“Amazing food and wonderful staff!!“

“Stopped by for the lunch special, it was perfect! great sushi selection! very friendly service“

“Very good Korean BBQ and Shabu Shabu. Great service. Will definitely go again.“

“great food customer service“

“super good service very friendly fast and great food with a great price definitely felt like they put in effort for their guests to have a good dinner“

“I always order takeout online from here. The sushi is delicious, and there’s a huge selection for a very reasonable price. I’ve tried many sushi places in the area, and this is still my favorite in terms of quality and value. I’m very picky when it comes to sushi, so that says a lot. Long story short, this place is definitely worth your attention!“

“We actually got take out but the restaurant was clean, well decorated, and the people working were pleasant and polite. Food was made quickly, and the food was excellent. I’m disappointed I didn’t know this place was there until I got a random craving for teriyaki today. We got salmon and chicken plus some pot stickers… everything was hot, crispy, flavorful, cooked to perfection, meat was juicy, I just can’t get over how perfect everything was. Usually you find at least one thing that isn’t par but they really nailed it. I’ve been living here for three years and never knew KC teriyaki was around but we will going back since we are picky eaters and lean towards fresh, light and healthy (with some guilty taste-leaning preferences sprinkled in.)“

“Delicious food. Friendly staff. Welcoming environment. I highly recommend Sushi Mo.“

“These place is legit. We got the teriyaki chicken and chicken yakisoba. We paid $28 total and the potion is very generous. It’s enough food for 4 people to split. The chicken is well seasoned and charred, the rice is perfectly cooked.my only feedback is the yakisoba noodles is a bit sticky this time. Overall all I highly recommend this place.“

“I've taken my kids to Fuji's since my 19 year old's 1st birthday. It's still so fun to take them, and enjoy our time together. The chefs are fun to talk to, very impressive to watch, and they are very careful to serve exactly what you order.“

“Sushi very nicely prepared, fresh, and tasty and enjoyed by all members of our party. One person reported that the eggrolls ordered as an appetizer dough and undercooked inside. Another party reported bento as ‘ok’. Service was OK, but not enough chopsticks or napkins were given for the table and we had to ask for more. We would return for the sushi, but maybe not order the non-sushi menu items.“

“the food was absolutely delicious. very clean restaurant and nice employees. the bulgogi and kimchi was so good. can't wait to come back and try more of the menu!“

“Don’t listen to the bad reviews. I’ve been going to eat there At least once or twice a month for years. My suggestion is as you go in and eat there. It’s small, but it’s worth it. They are known for their chicken teriyaki and beef teriyaki, which is very good. I don’t know if they’re known for the ribs because I’m not silly enough to Order ribs because I am smart enough to know I need to go to A place that specializes in barbecue ribs. I’m going there for teriyaki chicken and teriyaki beef. They hit that out of the park and bring you a nice large Plate with a good amount of chicken or beef with fresh salad with that really good tasting Asian dressing, and two balls Of rice and a Free egg drop soup which is very good.
All I can say is, don’t listen to the negative reviews. I have never been disappointed there and I always walk out very full and satisfied. Everyone there is intensely nice and no one’s trying to take you a ride for what you pay. I’ve never ordered takeout, but I’m sure the quality of the beef and chicken is still the same, but I can’t address the takeout because I never done that. I like eating in the restaurant because the atmosphere is relaxed even though it is very small.“

“great food definitely will be trying again😁💪🏾🔥🔥💚“

“This is our favorite Ichi location in Vancouver. We usually call in a to-go order, which is convenient, and the service is prompt. The portions are worth the price and taste authentic.Pictured below is my favorite, spicy chicken breast teriyaki with onions, red bell peppers, mushrooms, and green onions. The entree is also served with plenty of steamed white rice, a side of teriyaki sauce, and a salad with signature dressing. You can request chili sauce on the side as well. This location is part of the Heritage shopping center, always has parking, and helpful staff.“

“Service was great , bar area was nice“

“The best bang for your buck when it comes to Japanese food. All you can eat for a decent price. Tons of sushi options (yep! All-you-can-eat sushi), fresh grill-style options, and plenty of other Japanese options, including noodles, rice, gyozas, Kung Pao, beef, chicken skewers, string beans, hot and cold beverages, and of course soups and deserts. Staff are friendly and clear tables quickly to keep the wait time to none most of the time. The noise level is like most restaurants, it depends on how many people are in there. Our go-to for sushi and Japanese. My family loves sushi, but I don't like it and there are still plenty of options for me. Well worth it. You'll love it if you try it.“

“my favorite part of eating here was how welcoming the server was ! honestly , it set me up for a super cozy lunch 🥳

the miso soup was a 10/10 and if i wasn't so full , i wanted to order a second bowl

the salmon skin roll was pretty tasty , i liked how it still tasted like salmon but had a crispy twist to it

im excited to try a few more things on the menu and am looking forward to eating here again 🧡“

“Taste of the spicy chicken was excellent. In real estate it's location, location, location. In a restaurant, it's taste, taste, taste. Big taste!!!

I asked for it served with less sauce and no rice.

They were very accommodating. Sauce was served on the side.

Will come again, soon.“

“This place was so good! Large fresh rolls. Great service!“

“We haven't even left this restaurant yet... I had to jump on here and praise this wonderful lady and her amazing food. Their salad dressing is made in house and their teriyaki chicken is astounding. This is the closest food I've found to Oahu, HI teriyaki!“

“My husband and I visited the "Shinsen" sushi restaurant in October 2024. The reason we post this review much later is we just returned home in London, UK. We were very pleasantly surprised from the moment we entered this nice restaurant. The interior design of the restaurant is made from the heart with attention to detail in the theme of the Far East. Next, the friendly atmosphere is created by the restaurant staff. Restaurant chefs prepare dishes right next to you and you can watch it being prepared. During our visit, we tried many dishes and drinks. I must admit that my husband, who is a very picky person and stingy with praise, found the food very tasty and delicious, giving much praises to the staff. I, however, was enchanted by my Violet Eyes cocktail being served "in the fog". We wish this nice restaurant every success.“

“We love the large portions that my husband and I split, and the staff is amazing! I love how the girls always remember me and laugh and joke with me while very efficiently handling my order. :-)“

“Getting so expensive. 17.37 for a chicken soba with double chicken. I don't go to very often. But I remember when it use to be 2 bucks for double chicken. And now they also charge for a side of hot sauce.Food is good though.Staff can be more friendlier, act like they care at least.“

“I had the Homemade Spicy Chicken. It was excellent. The service was fast. I asked the server what was amazing, and I ordered the first thing she said. She was attentive, knowledgeable, and concerned about our experience. The soup that's there to eat while you wait was fantastic. I don't know what it was, but it was like homemade chicken noodle soup, without the noodles. Our server said it was made with love. I agree. I wish I had taken a picture to show the beautiful presentation, but I had it half eaten before I thought about it.“

“Definitely a place to visit 🤎 The gyoza were nice, full and juicy. The Spicy Pork and Kung Pao Chicken were savory and the sauce was delicious!! The yakisoba and rice were both fantastic! 😋 While we were dining, Sam, the manager came out to greet us.. very friendly and was very kind and appreciative. Another awesome thing about this place is the excellent service and clean tables!! Reasonable prices as well! The menu has so many options, I look forward to going back and trying other menu items. By far one of the best teriyaki places I have eaten at anywhere. 🤎“

“Great food and nice atmosphere!“

“bro hawaiian style is some of the best food i’ve ever had. i’ve had a decent amount of hawaiian food both before and after eating here for the first time and literally nothing has compared to their kalua pork and mac salad. man oh man. i live on the other side of the state now but sometimes i’ll be just living my life, existing, and i will suddenly get an extreme, life-altering craving for hawaiian style that cannot be satisfied until i drive 6 hours to get some. it could probably ruin my life if i still lived in vancouver. i love it here. so much“

“We usually have a good time here, but the food preparer in the front had a bad attitude each time we asked him for something like it was annoying (bigger guy with glasses, Sunday 5/31 around 3pm). One example, we ordered salmon roe and he made a salmon roll, then argued with us like we didn’t know what we were ordering. Please have these food preparers learn the menu and to treat customers better.“

“I think what I like most about Joy Teriyaki is the food and presentation; it’s freshly-prepared and delivered on a plate, not a cheap plastic bowl or container. The dining room is clean without the loud distractions (the tv is muted, and the overhead soundtrack mellow). I was surprised to feel like I “slowed down” to prepare a real cooked meal, rather than handed a bunch of reheated rice and warmed up frozen chicken. The service was polite and prompt, going out of their way to meet the dietary needs of some elderly patrons who joined me in the dining room. If you’re looking for a slower pace with better food and polite service, I think you’ll be as surprised as I was.“

“Super good! They have a lot of flavor options, and if there’s a specific sushi roll you want, they’ll usually make it for you. It might take a few extra minutes if they’re busy, but it’s definitely worth the wait. The staff was friendly, and everything tasted fresh. I would definitely come back!“