Found this gem of a place while on a Mon-and-daughter jaunt to nearby Richmond BC. And I'm so glad we did. We were there right at lunchtime on a Saturday and there was a short line in this small bright place. Every detail in the restaurant fit so well. They have specials, and the TV in the waiting area played them. We knew what we wanted to order by the time the kind host seated us. So many good choices and so well priced. We settled for a bento and rolls. And when the food came, it was a feast for the senses! Loved every detail about this restaurant, food, ambiance, price and most of all courteous warm service. I will remember to stop by at my next Canada trip. And a bonus, it's in the same mall as one of the best Dollarama stores I've seen! read more

Edokko Nigiri Sushi - This tofu dish came with my generous bento - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Very cool place, staff is very friendly and efficient. Food is fresh and delicious. Always have a great experience and satisfied with this place. Also, fairly large parking lot in this complex so parking is easy. read more

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Before going to Edokko it's a good idea to put yourself on the waitlist otherwise the wait could be over an hour to dine here. They don't take any reservations. The food is noticeably higher quality and you can tell there is much more care in their ingredients and taste profiles in their dishes. The sushi could be put a bit better together since the rice does crumble a bit, but overall it's still delicious. The wasabi they use is much more milder and a bit sweet, and not as harsh as some of the cheaper establishments here use, which I appreciated a lot! read more

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We decided last minute to come check out this sushi spot and called to make reservations but they were full. They told us to join the google waitlist when we wanted to come in so we checked about an hour beforehand and there was no active waitlist online. We were seriously refreshing the screen as we were driving over to the restaurant. When we got to the restaurant they told us to join the waitlist and lo and behold there were already 5 people ahead of us!! The restaurant is small and the waiting area even smaller -- with 5 ahead of us we ended up waiting about an hour!! We got the dinner sets of soba/sushi, chirashi, and unagi. Everything tasted solid but seems small for the price. My little (who doesn't eat much) finished the whole meal set and said she was only 50% full and proceeded to eat snacks in the car after dinner. The staff spoke Japanese so you know it's pretty authentic but for the price and the wait, it could've delivered more. read more

We arrived around 1pm on a Tuesday afternoon and were added to their 45-minute waitlist. Luckily, the restaurant is tucked inside a little mini plaza, so we were able to walk around and kill time while we waited. Beef Don & Udon - the kids loved it. Unagi set - WOW. So yummy. I'm literally salivating just thinking about it. I also thought it was cute that they provided instructions on how to eat it. Chirashi gozen - fresh, yum, and love the abalone! We will definitely return next time we're in town to try other items! read more

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One of my favorite Japanese spots in Vancouver, and it's honestly a hidden gem. It's one of those places that has consistently impressed me with its quality, and I really hope it continues to maintain that high standard. Sure, it's not the cheapest place around, but honestly, you get what you pay for. The a la carte options can add up pretty quickly, but if you're a fan of premium ingredients, it's totally worth it. They offer things you won't typically find in regular Japanese restaurants, and you can really taste the difference in quality. What I love about this place, though, is that they're not just about the fancy dishes. They have these limited-time set bentos that are such good value. It's a great way to sample a little bit of everything they offer. The bentos let you experience a mix of the restaurant's best dishes at a more reasonable price, and you get a good feel for the variety and quality of their offerings. You're not just limited to the typical items either--it's a nice balance of the familiar with a few surprises thrown in. It's the kind of place that keeps you coming back because you know they're always delivering something fresh and delicious, even in their everyday offerings. read more

Edokko Nigiri Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Walking into Edokko Nigiri Sushi felt like stepping into a hidden gem! From the get-go, the bright, airy ambiance buzzed with excitement, and we could instantly tell the food was going to be exceptional. Our table was graced with succulent eel glazed to perfection, incredibly fresh sashimi that practically melted in our mouths, and a teriyaki chicken that was tender and juicy. But the fun didn't stop at the food! The service was top-tier, with waitstaff who were not only friendly but also had us laughing. One waiter, in particular, bore a striking resemblance to Andy Lau, and we had a blast debating that with our group! The portions were on the modest side, as is typical for Japanese cuisine, but every bite was packed with flavor. The clean, welcoming atmosphere made the entire dining experience enjoyable from start to finish. In short, Edokko Nigiri Sushi is a must-visit, blending exceptional food with delightful surprises. Highly recommended! read more

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Omg soo soo good! I'm definitely coming back here next time I'm around. Reminds me of when I went to Japan! Everything is super authentic Food was absolutely high quality and they use very fresh ingredients. Their unagi was spectacular!! We also got the lunch set of udon and chirashi don. Will be coming back for sure!!!! read more

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You know a restaurant is probably worth checking out when there's a line right before it opens. We arrived about 5 minutes before opening and we were the first in line. We were promptly seated after they opened and were given hot green tea for drinks - I'm not a big green tea person but this one was nice and palatable. I believe Edokko is known for their unagi combo. They give you an illustrated instruction sheet of how to enjoy it. A couple of these ways is to dip a spoonful in the broth and mix it with seaweed and other toppings. A couple of people in my party ordered the unagi combo while I ordered the katsu plate. The unagi combo was very simple and filling. The katsu was also simple, but Saku still has my heart when it comes to katsu in the greater Vancouver area. The servers were all very friendly and accommodating. We would probably come back with family next time we're in town! read more

I came to Edokko again for lunch. There are so many set menus here that I can't decide. The servers are all kind and gave me tea many times. Inside the restaurant, you can see the menu video on the screen. It would be good to use it as a reference when choosing a menu. I ordered a new menu, Kaisen(Seafood) Hitumabushi Gozen. The main dish, seafood bowl, is eaten with half of the leftovers in ochazuke. There is soup in the pot next to the main dish, so pour the rest of the Kaisendon(seafood bowl) over it. I enjoyed it. I think everyone should try this once. read more

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We love this place! Super authentic Japanese restaurant that is both super clean and affordable. We love the variety of sashimi available and tried kawahagi sashimi for this first time . Definitely recommend getting the combos here! read more

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Really excellent visit. An unassuming place in a small shopping center out in west end of Richmond. But we got there about 2p on Dec 30th and it was still swamped. We were coming up from the states and were able to call ahead and get on the wait list which worked perfectly. Our table was ready when we walked in. Their specialty is supposed to be the unagi so we made the whole eel roll the core of our order. It was great but for the two of us perhaps a bit much (10 big pieces). We ate it all (with a little of their spicy sauce) but that precluded ordering a couple of other items. The Miso soup was good as was the half order of the spicy agedashi tofu. We complemented the eel roll with chopped scallop (with the spicy sauce too), negitori and tobiko gunkans. We also had the local BC Uni gunkans which were half the price of the Japanese imports and were delicious. The most interesting thing they had for us was a sashimi combo where you get to choose 2 pieces of three different fish which is perfect for two people. We had Mirugai, Kanpachi and Shimaaji (which we had never had) on the plate. One thing that surprised us was that they didn't have hamachi which is so standard everywhere else but we didn't miss it. Definitely worth a return trip. read more

Very cozy and well lit restaurant! I recommend making a reservation in advance. The waiting area is a bit compact. In the corner of a large plaza, won't be hard to find parking for dinner time. Service was great, everyone was very attentive. Besides their main menu they have specials you can view on the TV by the front or using the QR code. Each table has QR codes for free wifi and their specials. There are some menu items you must request in advance, their website makes it easy to do research in advance. I got the mixed sashimi set (max 3 types, 2 pieces each), one of their special hand rolls, and the unagi set. I really enjoyed the eating experience for the unagi set but I wish they provided more seaweed, green onion, and wasabi. The sashimi and uni was fresh! read more

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In a sunny I was craving for Japanese meal so I went to try this restaurant recommended by friends. As it is a popular restaurant it took a while to wait for the table as walk-in customer. Not too long of waiting time I was guided by the welcoming server. Service was great as expected in a Japanese restaurant ran by Japanese. There were plenty of choice for lunch set. I picked the sashimi and udon set. Sashimi was fresh and the tempura and udon were great. They won't fried the tempura with oil being recycled for many times. So it tasted delicious without the oily smell. Overall the restaurant was clean and tidy. The price is slightly pricy but in terms of quality you can get a quality meal and good table service. read more

Edokko Nigiri Sushi - Sashimi and Udon set - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Yelper C told me about this place. It is definitely very far out in Richmond In the Terra Nova area. It is located in a mall with free parking. B and I came here for dinner. I ordered the Unagi Hitsumabushi Gozen and B got the Unagi Hitsumabushi Set and spicy salmon roll. My Unagi Hitsumabushi Gozen came with mini sashimi and chawa mushi. The chawa mushi was super smooth and flavorful. The mini sashimi was nice. When the food came it came with instructions on how to consume the unagi. There are three ways of eating the unagi. I personally prefer to eat it strait out from the box. The sets are at the pricy end but their ingredients are shipped from Japan fresh. Food is on the high quality end. Service was ok. The restaurant itself is quite spacious and has a good number of seats. I have noticed once it reaches 6 pm, there are many empty tables. I am guessing most people dine early in the area. Overall I really enjoyed my food. It was super delicious. Only issue is that it is very far out. read more

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Came here on Mother's Day for late lunch around 1:30pm. There was a little wait due to being Mother's Day, but good we got a table for two within about 20 min of wait. We tried the Unagi Specials. It was delicious. But we felt the instructions were a bit more than the food. I had the pudding for dessert which was very good. The staff was very friendly. Authentic Japanese. The restaurant was spacious and felt good with the sun shining through the windows. Parking was not too bad as there was a parking lot for the plaza. read more

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My favourite Japanese spot in the city, I love their simple, wooden decor it gives a homey vibe it feels like I'm back in Japan They're famous for their unagi set but their sushi combo are just as good! Everything taste super fresh, combos are a bit pricey but I'd pay for it with the quality I get read more

Jumbo tempura sober, A very interesting dish. The bowl is huge. The server is good. The tea is good. read more

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Came here to celebrate my mom's birthday with a special lunch and it was quite busy on a Sunday afternoon. We ended up needing to wait for a table but their texting system is great especially since we could walk around the strip mall that it is located in. We wanted to choose the special lunch bento but they were sold out for the day so instead we had: Bara Chirashi Lunch Set: bara chirashi, udon, and tempura - We really enjoyed this set as the rice for the chirashi was perfect (although the toppings were a bit slim) and the tempura batter was light and not too greasy! The Udon was quite a large portion and had an extremely nice chew. The one complaint was that this set was pretty heavy on the carbs. Futomaki Roll - A nicely done roll filled with spinach, pickles, shiitake, egg and ginger powder. A good price for the half size roll. Ika Shiso Ume Roll - My favourite order of the day the squid was so tasty when combined with the plum flavour. You can't find this everyone and its one of my must order rolls! Overall, the prices aren't bad here for their rolls and their lunch sets have a good variety but the amount of topping on the bara chirashi could be a bit bigger. read more

TL;DR: great sushi and unique unagi hitsumabushi! Service was great, as well! Came here for lunch on a Thursday without a reservation and luckily only had to wait about 10 minutes for a table. Service: So nice and attentive and informative (5/5) FOOD: ~Unagi Hitsumabushi (4/5): comes with instructions on how to eat it! The unagi don itself was 5/5. The chawanmushi that comes with it was also 5/5. The other accompaniments and soup were good too, but personally like eating the unagi don as is. ~Saba Bo Sushi roll (3.75/5): Thick pieces of saba (mackeral) but a little too much rice ~Chopped Scallop Roll (3/5): Scallop was good and seasoned well, but too much rice ~Aburi assorted sushi (5/5): love that they char the rice a little too. The fish was all so fresh and delicous ~Aji sashimi half order (3.5/5): the fish was very fresh, but might not be my personal taste preference ~Pick 3 (Scallop, Hamachi Toro, Albacore Toro): all 5/5. So fresh and delicious Definitely worth a try! read more

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One of the better Japanese restaurants I have tried. Even a simple green salad from this place is made just right. Service is attentive and timely without overbearing. I will want to come back again whenever I have a chance. Highly recommended! read more

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Wanted to try this new Japanese restaurant for awhile and glad I did! It's a bit on the pricey side, especially because I think it's from the owners of Takeya, but definitely worth it as the quality is great. I was told to come for lunch as dinner is a lot more expensive and not worth it. We arrived around 12 pm on a Friday and was told the wait would be about 1 hour. They called us at about 45 minutes. They do take reservations, but a limited number per day. They have a 2-sided menu for lunch, with sets from $20-$40. All of them have a great variety and quality fish. Service was polite and attentive. I think the chirashi and udon set was great value at $21.95. It came with nearly a full sized udon, half portion of chirashi (but the type where the fish is chopped up small), and an appetizer tempura. Very tasty and satisfying! The Shokado lunch ($29) has a limited amount per day and is basically 6 small dishes plus rice and miso soup. Again everything was delicious. We loved the silky smooth chawanmushi. The nigiro gozen set ($32.95) had a lot of sushi, came with the same side of tempura, and had our favourite chawanmushi as well. I would visit again, especially for lunch! Just make sure you either reserve or expect to wait as it is pretty busy. read more

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Unagi Hitsumabushi Gozen - First time having it this way, very thankful they had the card to show the different ways to eat the eel. Definitely my favorite is w the wasabi, seaweed, and the dashi soup all mixed in w the eel and rice! Chirashi - loaded and fresh, there's really nothing here to complain about read more

I didn't expect this place to be so popular. We got here 10 mins after it opened and it was full house. We decided to wait even when told it might be an hour wait since we already had our minds set on this. We got a table after 40 mins. Reservations are highly recommended here. We got the unagi hitsumabushi gozen which came with sashimi, chawanmushi and side dish. At $36.95 for lunch (dinner is $2 more), it is a bit pricey. The sashimi portion was tiny and the side dish was seaweed. Only the chawanmushi was worth it. Silky smooth and soft, one of the best I had. The unagi was really delicious and I liked how you could have it 3 ways. I like it on its own and with wasabi. I didn't like it much with soup which was a very light tasting broth. You get the flavor from the unagi sauce. Unfortunately they will only open for dinner from August 2, 2023. Not sure why as they are apparently always busy during lunch. read more

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We didn't make reservation so we waited an hour for a table. My sister said they have a takeout branch down by Steveston. We were seating at the back with the baby stroller. We were quite hungry by the time we got the table so we ordered quite a bit for the 4 of us. We ordered: - umeshiso roll - beef tataki - Salmon Battera - Nigiri Gozen Set - Shokado Set - Chirashi and Udon Set - BBQ beef don and Udon Set There is a bit of a wait for the lunch set to come so it was definitely a good decision to order some appetizer and rolls. The udon was really good. The broth is very flavorful and the udon is chewy just how I like them to be. The onsen egg was more cooked than I like. The must order is definitely the salmon battera. The whole meal works out to be about $155. read more

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Delicious, fresh sushi spot! I used the waitlist in advance and it was about an hour queue on Saturday night. I loved my chirashi dish and my friend enjoyed their sushi set. Worth the price and visit read more

Edokko Nigiri Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Good lunch spot for a quality meal. We waited ~10 minutes for a table of 2 without reservations on the weekend. Though the unagi hitsumabushi was recommended by several people we decided to order a la carte to try a bit of everything. Nigiri sashimi was incredibly fresh; I love the option of choosing a smaller or larger portion of rice for nigiris. The kanpachi sashimi was the least fresh as the texture was a little off however we enjoyed the hirame. We tried the grilled unagi served piping hot though a bit small of a portion for the cost. Rolls were good but not necessarily enough to justify 1.5x $ of most other places. The servers were attentive and friendly throughout, checking in on us just the right amount. Make sure to call in for reservations for larger groups. Overall we had an enjoyable lunch date. read more

We went in for a slightly later dinner around 745pm. We were immediately greeted and asked for a table for 2. The staff asked us to wait as there wasn't a table for 2 available. We waited about 10 minutes before we were seated. The server promptly greeted us and asked us if we wanted h2o or tea to drink and we both opted for tea. As for our orders, wifey ordered the Unagi Hitsumabushi Gozen. Myself I ordered the Nigiri Gozen. I won't go into to many details about every item as everything that was included was delicious! The chawanmushi delicate and lovely with its delicate flavor. The miso soup was perfect not too salty and the right temp for drinking on a slightly cooler night. My wife's unagi was tender and mixed well with her accompanied rice. Everything I ate was good. I do think individual a la carte items may be a bit on the pricier side but the set dinner/ lunch menus are put together very thoughtfully and is worth the price they are given. read more

This restaurant saved me $2000 as it gave me all i wanted to try out if i went to Tokyo one day. They have an Amazing sushi line up that could satisfy any foodie. The setting is just like what you'd experience in a true japanese restaurant. I cant wait to go back and fo crazy on one the best sushi and japanese menus in town read more

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It is so wonderful to have some traditional nigiri sushi, beautifully prepared and presented. It seems so hard to find - in Canada all we seem to see is ridiculously giant rolls with too many ingredients... At Edokko we had the nigiri set with kake soba and tempura. Sushi was high quality, delicious, perfectly sized. Rice was perfectly seasoned. The soba and tempura were simple, uncomplicated, perfect. All for $30. Great value. We added the daily sushi special, Kinmedai- Wow, really delicious! Friendly service, bright beautiful room. We can't wait to go back. read more

Edokko Nigiri Sushi - Kinmedai nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Delightful food and wonderful presentation . Service was very attentive & the rice the use... top notch . The rice in their sushi they use is especially of good quality . my only critique is perhaps slightly overpriced for the food portions i received. read more

Edokko Nigiri Sushi - Tempura udon meal set . Yum! - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Great quality fish and outstanding menu overall. The standout was the Saba Bo sushi - was too excited to eat and forgot to take a picture before starting! read more

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I went there multiple times, with the most recent one being 15th April, 2025. Staff were friendly and polite. Food is amazing, sashimi was fresh and in great quality. It's a well balanced for quality vs price! By far, one of my favorite Japanese restaurant in the lower Mainland. Highly recommended and I hope they can maintain this quality and service !! Amazing! read more

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Food is soooooo good. Service is fantastic. I love it and will come here again and again! read more

Edokko Nigiri Sushi - Chirashi - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Average real Japanese food from Japan, not some foreign trash Japanese food or Chinese Japanese restaurant. Totally recommend to tryout if you know and love Japanese food. Only disadvantage is the prices are almost doubled from Japan. But if you got the , totally recommend for Japanese restaurant in Richmond. read more

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A family of four will spend $200 minimum here, (w/ only water for drinks) and you will still need to go somewhere to get 'dinner' afterwards. The portions are absurdly & comically small - I would guess they put x20 noodles in a $25 noodle plate. The 'desserts' are 1.5 spoonfuls of mush. Skip it. read more

Best value Japanese nigiri set. $36 beats many $300+ omakase. My favourite Japanese restaurant in the lower mainland right now. Relatively easy to make a reservation. Raw and cooked dishes both good. Don't have the silly not seating anyone until everyone has arrived policy (Ajisai). read more

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This place is known for their unagi sets and honestly I'm glad I got to try it. They have a variety on their menu, from fresh sashimi, to delicious rolls, noodles, dons and their speciality sets. * Unagi Hitsumabushi set ($27.95) ~ honestly it wasn't extraordinary. Despite it being good and delicious there wasn't a part where I thought this was like THE BEST unagi I've tasted. However it was a super unique experience to learn how to eat it 3 ways. * Firstly as it is rice and the bbq eel ~ this was good the rice was nicely cooked and the eel was good. 7/10. * Rice, eel, wasabi ~ the wasabi for me really elevated the flavours of the bbq eel and it had a good flavour combination that came with it! 8/10. * Rice, eel, wasabi, soup, nori, green onion ~ this was my favourite way of eating it. The soup really help bring the flavours of the nori and green onion with the eel. I really liked the nori combining with the wasabi and bbq eel sauce with the rice. 8.5/10. * Also got the shokado dinner ($39.50), and the sake steamed clams ($16.95). * Overall a good place and glad I got it off the list. Is it a place I'd come back to? Probably not I thought for the price it was overpriced for what it is. The eel was good but it didn't exceptionally stand out for the price to be what it is. But definitely a unique and fun experience to eat it in 3 ways. read more

Edokko Nigiri Sushi - a bowl of food with chopsticks - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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A Japanese restaurant with a good variety of meal sets, the restaurant itself was smaller than expected. The unagi here is excellent aside from some bones, feels like they could've done a better job removing them. read more

Delicious food, the place is always busy. Fresh sashimi and fish. Their BBQ eel on rice is excellent. Also tried their limited availability beef don and udon set. Many different types of varieties in their menu as well as their specials (fresh fish like sashimi set, ahi sashimi, uni, on their tv screens vs menu). I recommend this restaurant. read more

Edokko Nigiri Sushi - Eel on rice (unagi) - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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