32 Best Japanese Restaurants in Vancouver

“My brother a seasoned sushi eater. Who also loves anime and ninjas. Said this place is the second best sushi place ever. I think it is the first. I brought a girl here on a date and got laid that night. So I would say best sushi spot in town.“

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

“great food customer service“

“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!“

“It seems more expensive than other places but when you see how big the rolls are it will make sense. The sushi tastes amazing! I’ve tried a few other sushi places in Vancouver but this is by far the best tasting. We usually order takeout but I’ve seen the inside of the restaurant and it’s very simple but clean. Not super fancy or romantic but the lighting is low in the evening and it could be perfectly fine for date night. 5 stars and the yakisoba is yummy too because my kids don’t like sushi. Spent about $100 for a family of 4 with plenty of leftovers for the next day.“

“I was in here very briefly for a quick ichi roll today and it was great! It was just me coming at a slow time so they sat me very quickly. I got my roll very quickly too!
I decided on the ichi roll, and it is the best I’ve had! I didn’t get the peanuts on top, but it was so good I didn’t even ask about it being missing. They were very kind and I’m sure if I brought it up to them they would have provided it.“

“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“

“Excellent quality of food, sizeable portions with nice presentation. Fast and friendly service.
The atmosphere Is good, especially the mural on the wall in the dining room. I gave a lower score on the atmosphere based on the strip mall feel of their location.
Will definitely visit again.“

“Went here on 4/10/24 and ordered two teriyaki dishes to go. The person taking orders was new and we struggled thru getting the orders I wanted. She was very friendly, professional and tried very hard to get things correct. It was a fun experience. I wished her well with her new job. The wait after ordering was very short. Got home and we ate our dinners. The food was delicious, as always here, and very plentiful. My wife and I will have a very good lunch tomorrow.“

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

“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. :-)“

“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!“

“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.“

“We love coming in after work for soju and some sushi. LOVE the owners- they are so sweet and we love supporting them. Great, basic sushi, good selection of sake/soju/beer/wine and awesome service. Clean, convenient, and a great place to hang out. 10/10“

“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.“

“Amazing food and wonderful staff!!“

“Service was great , bar area was nice“

“Hands down some of the best chicken teriyaki out there, used to go there every day for lunch untill I sadly moved away. They are super friendly, get your order quick along with getting you food fast, hot and delicious. If you go to another spot for lunch and need a new place to try definitely stop by here.“

“great buffet nice sea food“

“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.“

“The location this place is on a really cool street that is blocked off from traffic so I recommend you check out this place and other places around it. As for the sushi, I had the chirasi bowl and it was good. I've had better but decent sushi good size portions. The one thing I did not like about the charasi bowl was this is the first time I've ever ever had it with hot rice and I didn't mind the hot rice but they put the hot rice right next to the sashimi and it started steaming some of the sashimi.“

“FANTASTIC! So many positive things to say about this family owned business in the heart of the new waterfront.

The staff greet you warmly as if you are family. It’s amazingly clean. The tables, chairs and decor are tasteful, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing.

Even the glasses, straws, plates and utensils are spotless and high quality.

They do not fry food in kitchen so the restaurant smells great. It’s quiet and the music is subtle and not obnoxiously loud. You could have a romantic date here and not be shouting over the din.

They have booths, tables, and private spaces, as well as a beautiful bar.

The FOOD! I can’t say enough about the high quality and presentation. The owners traveled to Hawaii to get a direct source for their tuna. The miso soup is made from scratch and is sooo yummy. I’ve eaten in every sushi bar in Vancouver and Portland and Shinsen is definitely on another level.

You will spend some $$ but if you think of sushi as a luxurious treat and not fast food like I do then you’re right on the money with what to expect from this fine dining experience.

P.S. Do yourself a favor and get the Giesha Roll... You will not regret it!“

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

“Portions are big! Prices are great :)) Customer service is amazing to and it's very nice. I ate a lot of my food, but it barely looks like I ate anything on my plate! Cooked thoroughly and perfectly, great place to get to go or to sit down with family :“

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

“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. 🤎“

“First time here and will be back again! They had something for everyone in the family, it was clean and the staff was nice. Daniel made our sushi and was funny and very nice! His sushi was great and he made sure to let us know not to over order because the size of the rolls is pretty substantial, which is fantastic as a family on a budget! We will be coming back here for sure!!“

“Great food and nice atmosphere!“

“First time here for lunch yesterday. There was already a line so I knew the food would be good. The employee who took my order was friendly. I ordered the Huli Huli Chicken meal. It was only $7.99!! The chicken was cooked perfect over rice. Their teriyaki sauce was great. The mac salad tasted home made. This place was better than Hula Boy. Best Hawaiian food I’ve had in Vancouver.“

“I ordered from DoorDash and the food that arrived looked incredible and tasted incredible, and was very obviously fresh (piping hot and crunchy). Most stores put little effort into their delivery orders but it was obvious this store takes care of all of its customers, and I will definitely be returning here. You guys rock!“

“The chicken teriyaki was both moist and flavorful! The portion sizes were off the charts. I was able to get two meals out of my order. The Manager was very attentive to each and every customer. I’d definitely add that the former rating shouldn’t influence your decision to consider this restaurant!“

“Sushi is amazing, I’ve been coming here for many years and it never disappointed me. I love the raw sashimi, the Vegas rolls are amazing and just in general they have a great variety! Always quick service and I feel like it’s the fastest lunch/dinner spot!“