Sushi is more than just food, it is artwork. Therefore, for great sushi you need good quality fresh fish, and an artisan skilled in the craft. What are the chances of finding either of these in the middle of the Rocky Mountains of Canada? Zip...right? Well, turns out the art of Sushi is thriving, and has been for years right in downtown Revelstoke, British Columbia! The Miso soup is not over-salted and has fresh nori, they got fresh Ikura, Hamachi, Saba, Tai, and even Bluefin Tuna sometimes - not to mention the REAL "best Japanese beer" Kirin! This Sushi is the closest you are going to get to Tokyo grade fare without actually going to Tokyo. Just go to Kawakubo, and keep going there until you run out of money. Perfect. See photos for details. read more

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Kawakubo or kaka poo poo? Never hated a restaurant experience more. Imagine being rushed out the door and ignored by the service but also wait 1.5 hours for the food when you have only an hour long time limit to sit in. Entire business model is in the gutter. I can't say I'll be back. Shit almost made me go vegan. read more

Stopped here while on vacation skiing. Overall the sushi was good for a ski town. The food was quick, tasty, and the staff was nice. Be sure to call ahead for reservations. The decorating and ambiance is an attempted traditional Japanese. Overall good for revelstoke. read more

Food and decor excellent. Price a little higher than average but expected in a small town. A busy sushi restaurant on a Sunday dinner rush. Server Janelle needs some serious coaching in customer service. She needs to go to server school to learn some manners. I wouldn't come back if servers keep giving customers attitude. read more

Good food excellent service. Like the menu items enjoy our meal well. We had a great time.

Fun birthday dinner. Sushi was good. Service was excellent. We had a fun time and we were treated to a birthday dessert (delicious ice cream of green tea, ginger, mango and black sesame). Special celebration. read more

Sushi in Revelstoke?! Hmmm, this could be a good or bad decision! But I as so happy that we decided to make reservations here. Their sashimi was perfectly cut and fresh. They did not have ahi, only albacore, but they did have toro! Yes, please! Their rolls are reasonably priced for the size. Their house rolls are cheaper because they are only stuffed inside, the other rolls are more expensive because they are stuffed as well was topped with extra stuff. We came here in a Saturday night, so that probably affected the wait time for food. But the wait time for food would be my only complaint with this place and the food quality and taste certainly made up for it. I highly recommend eating here and I will definitely be back. read more

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Top-notch sushi service is 10/10. I love everything about this place; dine-in, dine-in, take-out can't get enough. I love the rolls, sashimi, appetizers, and don't forget dessert!!! read more

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Better than average sushi but remember that you need reservations. Tempura shrimp was very good but some of the sashimi was not completely thawed. We also ordered a roll with crab and tuna and it was good. Service was a bit rushed and waitstaff seemed overwhelmed. read more

Great food, amazing service! Bustling, warm, friendly, good vibes. For a small place there are a lot of staff and every one is laser focused on doing whatever needs doing at the moment. I couldn't count more than 10 seconds from the time we were finished with a plate before someone - not even our server - whisked it away. The staff rushes around like a well oiled machine. read more

On our road trip from Vancouver to banff and back we got tired of bar and grill comfort food. So we were craving Japanese food. But we were skeptical we would find anything close to San Francisco/Vancouver standards. We were wrong! Kawakubo hit the spot and the food was surprisingly good. We had the Kawakubo roll, the garlic fried edamame, assorted tempura and chicken udon soup. If in Revelstoke you must try this place! Service was great from a very friendly and helpful server. The best server we've had all week. No pressure, no attitude and seemed to enjoy her job. I wish I had gotten her name. The lady with the tattoos. Thank you for helping make our dinner a pleasant experience. read more

It was surprisingly good. I don't mean it in a negative way, but someone at the Ramada down the road recommended this place and said it was the best Japanese food he's had. Revelstoke is landlocked, and being from the West Coast, we've had our share of good Japanese food. But to our surprise, the food was very good and the service even better. We didn't make a reservation and just walked up. They had a table available for about an hour before their reservation showed up, so we took it. The waiters and waitresses were very friendly, accommodating, and patient with our vegetarian orders. My kids really enjoyed the food, and they actually requested to go back tomorrow. Unfortunately, we're only here for the night. read more

Kawakubo - Vegetarian/Vegan menu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Revelstoke, British Columbia

First time in Revelstoke, and it was the first place we ate at. It was slightly busy. Didn't know we should've had a reservation. They found a table but the host (or server) told us we had about an hour to eat before the next party comes in. Didn't really like that. However, the waitress we had was super friendly and nice. The sushi was good. Glad the food came super quick, because the next party arrived earlier than their reservation. read more

I was worried how the tempura would hold up fir takeout but it was light and crispy. Everything was delicious

Their lunch specials are out of this world. Kelly (if I remember correct) was a 5 star waitstaff! If you like sushi and are looking for a place to grab lunch or dinner you've just found your spot! read more

Kawakubo - Sushi Bars Near Me - Revelstoke, British Columbia

Thanks Yelpers - I would have never tried out this little gem if it wasn't for you guys! Kawakubo gets 5 stars from me because the food is well-executed (rolls are the right size and don't fall apart, rice is the proper texture), fish is fresh and tasty (I can't remember the exact name but I think they use sockeye salmon - bright reddish-orange-pink), and the service was great (a few different waitresses stepping in to make sure we had enough water, wasabi, or to take drink orders). Every roll we had was excellent (and there were lots of choices, from classic ones to more interesting combos) - bursting with fresh fish and just the right amount of spiciness (for those that were spicy tuna/salmon). They have a great sashimi combo - half the order is salmon, half is tuna (I think 5 pieces each), plus an extra two pieces of your choice (I chose scallops - yum). It's brilliant because that's pretty much what I always want and so I didn't have to order several individual orders of sashimi. Honestly, as others mentioned, it's surprising to find such a good Japanese restaurant nestled in the mountains - but I sure am glad I can get a decent sushi fix the next time I'm skiing! It is on the expensive side but totally worth it for the freshness. Definitely make a reservation though - we were there on a Monday evening at 7pm and it was packed, with more people waiting to get in by the time we left at 8:30pm. read more

Always ask a local. I was directed to KAWAKUBO by a patron leaving with takeout. "Pricey but worth it" she said. This was a more than welcome meal. Every bite was satisfying. The service was great. Delicious shumai, rolls & karaage. read more

This place was amazing. Usually you think not to eat exotic foods in very small towns, kind of in the middle of nowhere. I love eating sushi and this place was better than many I have been too. The owner and chef are from Japan and they do not sacrifice quality. They also use fresh fish and have enough turn over for their menu. They also don't mask everything in sauces or whatever to match "western" taste. Great find especially if you are craving Japanese food! read more

This is the best sushi in Revelstoke. And it's great sushi in general. High quality fish and rice. The rolls are crafted with care. Food is presented artfully and at the correct temperature. Just be warned that the food is a bit pricey compared with Vancouver - our total bill is about 30% higher than what we'd normally spend on sushi in Vancouver. This is due to charging for tea ($5 for a large pot), and a higher price for most items (ie. $3.50 for miso soup vs. $1.50 in Vancouver). Price asides, Kawakubo makes all of your sushi dreams come true!! read more

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Went with 2 other friends and ordered vegetarian sushi rolls exclusively-- and these were the best we've ever had. We've travelled a lot and tried quite a few veggie options around the world, too. It's clear that the chefs at Kawakubo go the extra mile to make the sauces and fillings distinct, fresh, and delightful. Unlike any other vegetarian roles out there, and beautiful, too. Highly recommend. read more

Excellent food and staff. Food arrived very quickly even though the sign in door said they had a staff shortage. The hamachi was delicious! read more

This was recommended by my boyfriend's co-worker said it's the best sushi place in Revelstoke and I must say that We agree. We went there just right when they opened and we were greeted by the hostess/server right away and lead us to our seats. Atmosphere was great! Menu was very straight forward, of course they have some of the classics like any other sushi place would have. After our server has taken our orders, she then asked if any of us have allergies and we told her that I'm allergic to shellfish. It is ironic that I love sushi but I'm allergic to some seafood. /: but of course I had to order the ones I can eat. Waiting time wasn't too shabby. Out of all the sushi place that my boyfriend and I have been to, they were the only ones who asked if any of us have allergies and I was pleased but at the same time, I somehow regret that I told her I'm allergic to shellfish. Because overtime, she would come up to our table to let us know or warn us about how they will be making the food, or where their going to fry it and all sorts of stuff that might contaminate my food with shellfish. I appreciate her being protective and that she worries :) it was actually pretty cute how she reacted when I tried eating the deep fried chicken, she freaked out! She said that they didn't changed the oil where they deep fried the chicken and the other seafoods but I was fine, I am always aware of what I will be eating and I was careful! Of course boyfriend always had to make sure. With that being said, the food was great! We ordered Shumai for appetizers, Philadelphia roll, Geisha roll, Naruto roll, cowboy roll and Chicken katsu. All, I was able to eat except the Naruto roll because it has crab meat in it. But that was for my boyfriend he loves seafood! Anywho, everything was delicious! sushis were made fresh, presentation looks very appetizing! The price was just bit much., With those 6 things we ordered got us to pay over $100 including tips. Other than that, it was a delish experience! Must visit if you ever go to Revelstoke. read more

Kawakubo - Philadelphia and Geisha Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Revelstoke, British Columbia

The best Sushi ever. We had Tiger roll Dynamite roll which was perfectly made. Well served, quick served and cheerful. +++A read more

Kawakubo - Dynamite Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Revelstoke, British Columbia

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Everyone was raving about the sushi and while I was a bit hesitant because we're so far from the ocean I have to admit, it was excellent. Ordered a whole bunch of different stuff and it was all great. Sake Bombs are good everywhere, but it was fun in our little dojo ‍ read more

Extremely good udon soup, and customer service is great too! Would definitely recommend!

Nice service, the place was packed of people when we got there but they managed to get us a couple seats in one of the lounge, sushi were awesome, fresh and so good, would recommend the place to anyone. read more

Wow, I ordered the chicken teriyaki but after I realized I didn't have to worry about bad sushi it was too late! This place is great, I wish I had a bigger stomach to eat some sushi! I probably won't be back in this town anytime soon but for someone who doesn't know where to eat, Ya gotta eat here!! Thank you for the great food read more

Get the wonton soup. Wow. The sushi and everything else is good, but I get the wonton soup every single time I go here. Even better, they have it as a lunch special. It is kind of surprising to find a Japanese restaurant of this caliber so far into the interior, but this place will definitely rival some of the places I know in Van. read more

Needed something for lunch that wasn't fast food road snacks so using my trusty yelp app we decided to try this place out. We were seated quickly and the menu was good. Lunch specials for good prices and lots of selection. I chose the $14 lunch special to share with my 4 year old and there was a huge amount of food. We had a salad, a wonton soup (delicious but like nothing I have ever had before) and a half order of chicken teriyaki and a California roll. We also added the assorted tempura for an additional $6. We didn't finish all the food partially because it was a lot and partially because my 4 year old was acting out and I needed to take her out. Good food for a decent price.... Will make a point of stopping anytime I am through again. read more

This is one of my favourite places to eat in town. They do a great job. The chefs know what they are doing.

Great sushi in downtown Revelstoke. We came looking for salmon in particular, and we definitely found it, but were also pleasantly surprised by the quality of the Tuna and Toro. We ordered miso, garlic edamame, the Tuna + Salmon sashimi plate with two additional pieces of Toro, as well as the Ichiban and the Red Dragon rolls. The miso was great, but the edamame had a little too much butter for my taste. The sashimi was delicious and the fish was very fresh and of great quality. The sashimi cuts were a little small and we powered through the 12 pieces of fish quite quickly. I'm glad I ordered the Toro because it was very delicious. The rolls were both great and very unique. I ordered those two specifically for the salmon on top and they both were excellent. I was a little bummed by the number of pieces that came in each roll though, as I recall they had 8 each. In summary: great food, very fresh fish, and good service. I gave this place 4 stars due to the price of the meal for the quantity of food. At the end of our meal, we felt that we should have ordered another roll but in the end decided to hold off. I wanted a little more in terms of the size of the sashimi cuts and the number of pieces in each roll for the price. Otherwise I would have given them 5 stars. read more

Very yummy food, extremely friendly service, and quick! What else can you ask for. Was some of the best yellow belly tuna I've ever had! It was $90 for 2 adults and 2 very young kids, so it's not cheap. But worth if if you want quality. read more

I eat here every single time I can. I have yet to be disappointed. It's a tad pricey (for me anyway) but it can't be easy to get food this fresh in the middle of the mountains! I HIGHLY recommend it! Best to make a reservation as I think it is the most popular restaurant in town and can be hard to get in. read more

Took forever for some to say hi. Not even, " someone wIll be with you in a moment". Then our greeter went off searching for a spot and dropped off our menus, came back and told us she put us at the bar. OK- where is that?? Fortunately the place was small so we found it. Food was OK. Apps came out last ( shrimp tempura- both shrimp and dipping sauce were pretty flavorless). Wonton soup was good. Hand rolls were not memorable. Would not return. read more

Went here for a work lunch and the place filled up really quickly. Only one waitress was on the day I visited and she hustled but was not totally able to keep up. I ordered the special combo for $14 which includes a wonton soup, salad, california roll and a small order of chicken teriyaki. A lot of food! Everything was pretty good but the wonton soup puzzled me. It was like a hot and sour soup with wonton wrappers and a smudge of meat filling of some sort. Lots of bok choy and kale and green onions in the mix. Not quite the wonton soup I'm used to. Altogether a local favourite, high quality eats. Great decor and one table that's a private lil room with a table and lowered bench seating. Great for small group. read more

First off, keep in mind you are in a tiny mountain town hundreds of km / miles from any city, so leave your high-end city sushi expectations in the city. That said, this place has great sushi with great service that you'll be happy you came. We had the mixed tempura which was decent, hamachi nigiri (small but good), and two rolls with a different combo: yellowtail, tuna, avocado, green onions; one had a drizzled sauce which was awesome. The service here was outstanding. When we had to ask for more water once, the servers were immediately more attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. We sat at the bar, in the corner, and it was great! They have booths and spaces for groups as well. read more

Nice sushi restaurant for when you're craving something besides burgers and pizza on your ski trip. We came on a Saturday during ski season around 5:30 without reservations and were seated at the bar. It seemed like many groups had called ahead to reserve tables, so I would definitely recommend doing so if you have a bigger group. FOOD: The menu includes a variety of sashimi, nigiri, hand rolls, and maki. We shared the hotate sashimi, toro sashimi, two very tasty vegetarian rolls (Summertime and Yama Maki), a chicken teriyaki roll, and a sakura roll. There are also rice bowls, tempura, and teriyaki dishes. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful and definitely hit the spot. Prices were a tad high, as its a ski resort town, but TBH not too crazy coming from the Bay Area.... AMBIENCE: Sort of a trendy sushi bistro vibe - there are some private booths as well as tables and seats at the sushi and alcohol bars. Great spot for an apres ski meal with friends. SERVICE: Service from the sushi bar was a tad slow, but it seemed like the servers were all very attentive to filling water, checking in on us, and bringing us our dishes when they were ready. Friendly and accommodating to guests' special requests. In total, I would definitely recommend coming here if you're craving sushi while in Revelstoke. read more

Fantastic sushi bar in a charming small mountain town. Delicious taco sunomono salad. Very fresh fish. We went on a Saturday night without a reservation right when they opened and it got crowded very quickly. Luckily, the sushi bar was available with no wait. read more

Kawakubo - Sunomono salad with octopus. Delicious! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Revelstoke, British Columbia

I live in Vancouver now and can honestly say, Kawakubo kicks ass!! Soooo good!

Was very surprised finding this place! Came here on a whim driving through and it was amazing! Would recommend anyone to come here!!