Best places: Japanese restaurants in Vancouver, Canada

Casual restaurant serving Japanese staples including sushi, tempura, noodles & donburi, plus sake.

Japanese fried chicken is the star at this compact, arty mainstay with Japanese beer on tap.

Upbeat izakaya with inspired decor, offering inventive Japanese small plates & bento boxes.

Quaint choice preparing creative Japanese fare including fried chicken, beef tongue & seafood pasta.

👍👍 We are a vegan couple visiting Vancouver from Eastern Ontario. We found this restaurant on Happy Cow. And we are SO glad we did! We like to sample a variety of menu items when we dine out. We ordered 2 appetizers, 3 main dishes, and 2 desserts. Everything was beautifully presented and delectable. Ou...

Polished Japanese outpost offering a chef's choice menu of sushi & sashimi, plus sake, beer & wine.

👍👍 Wow! Delicious 😋 So happy to discover this gem of a culinary experience. Everything I had from smoked salmon, short rib to raspberry radish cold pressed sushi was perfectly paired to dance with my taste buds. It was only after I ordered and read deeper into the menu that I realized all the food is...

👍👍 Update: Been back multiple times.. this place is getting busier every visit. I'm glad to see a great restaurant getting the attention it deserves! Old Post: continuously trying new dishes from this place, proving so far every dish tried was worth it! I am glad this place is being recognized! Love t...

Generous Japanese specialties & desserts dished up in a bustling takeaway with a down-to-earth vibe.

👍👍 Book in advance, same day should work (it did for me). I loved the whole experience. The guy who helped us was very nice. Once we told him this was our first time here, he took time to explain how everything worked and even helped in ordering. The food was absolutely amazing. We ordered the Chef spe...

Stylish eatery specializing in sustainably caught Japanese fish & creative hot entrees.

Bustling izakaya offering inventive Japanese small plates to go with sake, beer & unique cocktails.

No-frills, counter-serve operation offering Asian fusion noodles, rice bowls & grilled fare.

Unfussy, pint-sized Japanese restaurant & bar offering sushi rolls, sashimi & lunch specials.

Health-oriented Japanese place offering sushi with brown rice & organic greens & vegetarian options.

Unpretentious Japanese eatery serving a menu of ample sushi rolls in minimalist digs.

Low-key, counter-serve nook whipping up classic Japanese comfort food & breakfast items.

Understated eatery preparing traditional Japanese specialties plus takeaway party trays.

👍 ありがとう !! This vegan ramen is dope and totally changed my perception of getting ramen as a takeout option!! No excessive sloshing and still piping hot and tasty! A perfect balance of not too salt but totally yummy and flavorsome. At first, you think there isn’t sufficient broth, but then you rea...

Japanese place preparing ramen along with gyoza & other dishes in casual, understated surrounds.