Stone grill beef tongue was neat. Get to grill them yourself. Just keep in mind to grill them fast as the stone will lose its heat rather quickly. Had to get some uni nigiri specially made for me as they dont have it in the menu. It's the local kind which is sweet and had a faint nutty flavor. Good but different. Dan Dan noodles were on the soupy side. It's good but just didn't had that presentation in mind. Seafood stone pot can skip as the seafood were very small and the dish as a whole is very plain but commanded a high price. The box abiri sushi can skip as it's very fusion. If u only like nigiri then u can skip. Wife said the hostess was cute and I agree. read more

THE Best Asian/Japanese izakaya in town! Two people ordered 7 dishes and 4 beers and we had to. :-) Everything was sooo perfect.

Been coming here for over 10+ Great food. Seafood is always fresh. Taste and quality of each dish is delicious. Service is wonderful, and you don't feel smothered. Ambiance has a traditional izakaya Style. Resturant is pretty small so you should always make reservations. We come here at least once or twice a year. This year (2023) we notice the quantity of each dish got a bit smaller and the price was more expensive, that's a bit of a let down for me. But that's how it is in BC ( Vancouver) . Parking can be a bit difficult, because it's street parking. Go a bit early to find parking so your not late for your reservation. Still highly recommended coming here for any occasion. This is what we order and would recommend. 1. Tako Wasabi 2. 5 types of Sashimi Platter ( if they have spotted prawns they will deep fried the head for you with salt and seasoning free) 3. Kobe Beef Grill stone 4. Beef Tongue Grill stone 5. Udon dish ( we normally look at what's special that night ) 6. Rice grill dish ( we normally look at what's special that night ) 7. Beer & Cocktail Total $130 plus tip. read more

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I got a few friends recommending me to try here. It's exactly what I hoped for. The food is delicious. The service is lovely, enthusiastic, and helpful in choosing dishes even though the place is very crowded. Completely satisfied. And of course, I'll come back. read more

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I will never forget the takowasabi here. It gives you spice and refreshes you at the same time. It is cleansing of the soul. Make sure to show up early because otherwise you might be in a 2 hour line up but the vibes are so worth it. read more

A very authentic small plates Japanese restaurant I loved their tuna. It was very fresh The beef tongue was great too The service is great. read more

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Good vibes, packed house, and an interior that turn heads, Kingyo is easily one of the most visits for our quick weekend trip to Vancouver. Maybe we got lucky, but we went into the restaurant on a Thursday evening with 4 parties in front of us, we were told the wait would be about 30 to 40minutes, but we got a seat in about 20. Noise level is high in the restaurant and service was quick and friendly. We ordered the Wagyu Don, Salmon Otoro Don, Stone Grilled Beef Tongue, and the Mochi Agedashi The Beef tongue was thinly sliced, served raw, with which you can cook to your desired level of rawness with the hot stone provided. With just about 5 seconds on each side, the tongue was perfectly cooked with the ideal tenderness! Highly recommend! The Salmon Otoro Don was the best dish for the night. A very generous portion of thick slices of Otoro that melts in your mouth. A little on the fatty side but so tender that you can chew through it by pressing it with the tip of your tongue against the roof of your mouth! Along with the Uni and Salmon Roe, the Otoro Don is a must have for any salmon lovers at a very reasonable price! Lastly the Wagyu Don. The term Wagyu draws attention, but since it is not A5, I didn't expect it to be super tender and smooth; however, the Wagyu was very underwhelming. Like the Salmon Don above, the meat portion was generous, served along with Uni and Salmon Roe. However, despite being served medium rare, the meat was a bit hard to chew through. Even the skin of the cow was so cooked that it had a hint of bitterness. Maybe an unpopular opinion, but the Wagyu Don is a pass for me, no where near how good the Salmon Don is despite being at a similar price point. read more

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Loved everything we got here. One of the best Wagyu Kobe deals you'll get anywhere and everything was fresh and of high quality. Hokkaido scallops, Chutoro were also standouts. We got both truffle and Uni udons and both were amazing. Maybe the only thing that was average or a miss was agedashi tofu. Service was top notch and friendly as well. Highly recommended if you can get a table! read more

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After seeing really good reviews, I decided to try Kingyo! Hmm... maybe I went on an off day but I was disappointed with my experience. The kobe beef was great but $30 for maybe 8 cuts of meat is definitely overpriced. The meat was tender and juicy though. Super yummy when you dip it in the sauces. The tuna sashimi salad/tartare was pretty good! Thick cuts of tuna and loved the crispy garlic pieces that it came with. The salmon pressed sushi was really disappointing. The pickle (I'm not 100% sure what it is on top but it was something sour) overpowered the taste of the salmon. With sushi being my favourite food, this one just didn't taste good. Next on to the seafood bibimbap. It was very mediocre and I thought I'd be getting bigger scallops and shrimps for the price paid! I wouldn't recommend getting this dish. Strawberry mojito was good! With everything together + tako wasabi and a coke, it ended up being $120-130 after tip. For the price, the food was definitely underwhelming. Maybe I got the wrong items to order or it was an off day? However, the service was excellent and am really happy about that! read more

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The trendy bento box is only available during lunch! Regardless, they have a lot of other enticing options. Their drinks are also pretty interesting so we had the Moscow mule, cactus, and raspberry apple cider. They go down like juice, so watch out lol. For food, we ordered the salmon tartare, bluefin tuna and avocado carpaccio, wagyu and toro donburi, and the special wagyu hot stone with beef from Mie. I think the salmon tartare was my favorite, with butter salmon in rich seasoning on crunchy battered seaweed. The carpaccio was pretty messy and it didn't seem like they wanted tuna to be a highlight of the dish, more like part of a bit of salad. The donburi has beautiful presentation, but it's a little disappointing. There's only like 4 chunks of tuna at the top, and the Wagyu is pretty substandard; you can see from the picture that it's not really marbled like what you typically imagine. The hot stone beef is much better and a little fun to cook as well. read more

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Service: exceptional. Food: exceptional as well. Tried the blue fin appetizer, pork rice bowl and fried chicken karaage. All three were awesome. The chicken was just a touch more oily than I prefer Pricing: a tad high but good quality good so this one is a wash Vibes: good ambiance. Very cozy and that hit the spot on a cold, rainy night. read more

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One of my favourite places of all time. The food is not too expensive but it tastes amazing. Its usually very busy so be sure to reserve or go early. Top recommendations are the chicken karaage, tan tan noodles, takowasabi, and black cod. read more

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My girlfriend and I are currently on vacation in Vancouver and were were recommended to try this place out which is close to the Stanley Park. We came here around 28 minutes after they opened and they already sold out of the limited amount of 8 special seasonal bento box. There was a good amount of very fresh sushi, sashimi, wagyu, and udon choices. Food: We got three dishes, which are the ultimate Kobe Beef Uni Rice Bowl, Eel Hitsumabushi, and the Uni Udon. The food all looked very fresh and beautifully plated. The uni with a piece of kobe beef and sticky rice in one spoonful was just perfect! The eel hitsumabushi came with rice underneath and optional use of dashi with the rice that gave me a very warm feeling. The Uni Udon had fresh lobster pieces on top with the use of uni cream as the sauce which was very creamy and the noodles was very smooth! Service: The service here was great! We notice all the waiters and waitress spoke Japanese and very well manner. Overall: I will definitely come back here when I come visit again! read more

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One of the best izakaya spots I've been to. They get everything right -- cozy ambiance (even during COVID times), perfect small plates, interesting serveware (hot stone pots galore). The only thing missing is an easy way to interact with the chef. Let me start with the star of the show -- their salmon tartare. For some reason, it reminded me of a shrimp and scallion curry my mom used to make, even though the dish looked distinctly sockeye salmon. The tempura seaweed they paired the tartare with just elevated this dish to a whole new level. Easy 10/10. The other dishes were pretty darn good too. The stonepot snow crab rice was stellar. Although I thought it was lacking flavor a bit. On the other hand, the uni stonepot beef tartare udon was delectable the first few bites, but then the flavor quickly overwhelmed me afterwards. Overall, easy 4/5. Will check it out again the next time we're in Vancouver. read more

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If I could give Kingyo 10 stars, I would. This place was the best meal I have had so far this year. Dare I say ever? To start, we ordered the Sakura Shrimp and Cabbage salad. Omg. I don't know how cabbage and fried baby shrimp could taste so good. The cabbage was fresh, crunchy, and not bitter at all. The dressing was a mixed of citrusy, light, and refreshing. I seriously could have drank the dressing it was so good. And the friend baby shrimp add texture and a certain umami to the dish. Must try. Then we ordered the sushi special. I cannot remember the name but it was like maki, but not. It was loaded with a variety of seafood that each contributed to the melody of flavors in one bite. At this point of the meal, I was already blown away. How could it get better? Well it does. We order two different udon noodles: uni/crab and mushroom truffle. Next we were served the seafood bibimbap in a scorching hot stone bowl. Followed by the salmon sushi. And finished with the green tea crème brûlée and fried green tea ice cream dessert. A perfect ending to a perfect meal. I cannot say enough how delicious this place. Truly, a must try. read more

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Wow. Amazing food, service and intimate izakaya experience. Miso noodles-so creamy. Like Cacio e Pepe with a Japanese twist. All the small plates we ordered were amazing. Spicy noodles also outstanding. We arrived early (5-5:15) and were seated quickly. Best of have a reservation - but they accept walk ins. read more

Really enjoyed this place! First, the host was able to give us a great table right away even though we were walk-ins. Second, the server was very sweet and had solid advice on quantity of food we should get. Third, the food was super tasty, with all the "Should we get this?" becoming "I'm so glad we got this!" Definitely get some Kobe (we went for the more affordable American version) and have fun cooking it yourself on the hot rock provided. Throw in very tasty cocktails and sake, and it was a perfect first meal in Vancouver! read more

Came here for a nice holiday dinner with some close friends after a long day of shopping! We were so excited to see that they were offering a special holiday menu, seasonal items are always so fun! We started out with the deep fried corn, which sounds kind of silly at first but ended up being the best piece of corn I've ever tried! The sweetnes of the corn paired very well with the soy butter and crispy corn kernels The seafood was some of the freshest I've had in the pacific northwest, definitely try the otoro sushi if you like tuna! The kani meshi is a great dish to order if you want a bit of everything, the crab butter sent me to the 4th dimension! My favorite dish of the night had to be the uni miso udon. The noodles had a nice firm, bouncy texture that paired perfectly with the creamy, umame uni miso sauce. The dish captures the essence of the ocean without being overtly fishy, the ikura and snow crab on top really put it over the edge! This is a great place to check out and I'm looking forward to the next time I visit Vancouver so I can try whatever new items show up on their seasonal menu! read more

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Kingyo is quite a gem. Ventured to Kingyo on Christmas Eve with an RSVP, recommended since this is a popular place and can get quite busy. At first sight, I adored the interior... It resembles of an old Japanese bar with dark colored wooden furniture and petite sushi/cooking station. The space is also ridiculously cramped, but somehow, it completes the nostalgic ambiance of eating in Japan itself. Their menu was simple and includes a Christmas special menu as well as their regular nibblers. We ordered and shared: + Uni Miso Udon: The udon was springy and chewy; quite excellent! I especially love the uni miso sauce - it was flavorful, creamy and abso-friggin-loutely beautiful! + Omakase 3 kind sashimi: Thick and meaty slices of salmon, tuna and hamachi. It was straightforward, extremely fresh and undeniably delicious. + Chicken Kara Age: Never had karaage quite like this. It was crispy and juicy with strong marination! I'd happily eat them anytime alongside a glass of their Strawberry moon cocktail (highly recommended)! Kanpai! + Stoned Grilled A5 Miyazaki beef: Their main attraction for a good reason! Incredibly tender and flavorful. This will give you a legit, roll-your-eyes, mmmm kind of pleasure. + Desserts: We got the green tea creme brûlée and black sesame panna cotta. We didn't care much for the cream brûlée as it was frozen solid, making it harder to enjoy. The black sesame panna cotta, however, was smooth, not overwhelming sweet and pure bliss in each bite. The service was polite and all smiles, making sure everything was to our liking. In all, Kingyo is probably one of our most delicious finds in the city, will definitely come back and recommending this to you. read more

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Definitely top 10 favorite restaurants!! I wish this restaurant existed in NY Definitely comparable to a 1 star Michelin restaurant. Must try dishes are the mochi agedashi (my favorite), the chicken karaagi, beef tongue on hot stone, and the uni udon (if you like uni). I also recommend saving room for dessert - the black sesame panna cotta and green tea crème brûlée were such unique twists on a common dessert. read more

Good food , busy place , lotsa people chose to celebrate their birthday at this place while I was there. They time the time ur there and there was a limit. It's a good place to go if you don't have to wait and if you don't plan to stay there for long. read more

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RESERVATIONS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED This place always seems to be packed. I got lucky to seat at the bar. The food is authentic Japanese style small plate tapas. Food was very good!!! Their ginger beer is great too! read more

Kingyo - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I really love this restaurant. I used to come to this place often with my ex, we both love the taste of the food and the ambiance in the restaurant, it is a bit dark and romantic, your conversations just flow in this restaurant, alongside with delicious Japanese food, the server was very attentive and polite. And the food is in small portions, we do like that as we can try a few different ones and not over eating. There was bamboo inside the restaurant that gave the place a special touch of decoration. Highly recommended for couples and families. read more

Came here during my trip to Vancouver and it was an awesome experience! We got a lot of food for four people as we were famished and all of the dishes were great. Some standouts for us were the Spicy Kobe Beef Udon, the sizzling chef's choice wagyu, and pressed salmon. The wagyu is pretty good value and very fresh. I recommend searing for a short time to better taste the quality of the meat. The plate we got came with coulotte and chuck tender, coulotte being the more tender cut. The udon was super flavorful and rich, perfect as a carb to pair with the meats and sushi. The pressed salmon is a unique take on sushi and a very delightful bite. It comes with wasabi which goes well with both the sushi and the wagyu. Our server was very friendly and attentive and the decor was obviously very Japanese-inspired. Would definitely stop by Kingyo if you are in the area! read more

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Very cute place and everything was delicious! We had a little bit of everything. I would order these again: fried tiger prawns and chicken karage with yuzu and the pork belly rice bowl read more

I came here on Sunday around 1PM and there was several parties waiting. We waited around 10-15 minutes and was seated at the communal table. There was also bar seating and regular tables. The lunch menu is limited compared to the dinner one. We were disappointed when the server told us that no more bento boxes were available. They only make 10 each day. But, the server then said there was one left. So we order one bento box and a the stone grilled Kobe beef. The Kobe beef came out with a hot stone to grill it on -- which is a fun concept. But also not fun because the oil splatters everywhere and the meat slides off the rock. The meat was good, but I expected a more melt in your mouth Kobe beef for $27CAD. The bento box was definitely worth it -- you get to try a little bit of everything. I would recommend getting the almond tofu to end the meal! I would definitely come back to try the dinner menu and also get the almond tofu dessert again. read more

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Man, I love this place! We first came here in December 2018 during a weekend trip to Vancouver (from Seattle) and liked it so much that we came back again the following year (Dec 2019). The first time, we came for lunch and had no clue there would be a line outside. I was a little skeptical but it's so worth it! Despite the line, the operations are really smooth and efficient. The servers are super hard working and things move pretty quickly service-wise and in the kitchen. So, you won't be waiting too long. Also, this is more of a Japanese izakaya place - so not your typical sushi/tempura, etc. type place but rather, unique smaller plates that are still Japanese but some that have a modern twist. The first time we came, we had a variety of things - the beef tongue on the hot stone, an awesome tuna/avocado bowl (can't remember the exact name) and a few other items. If they have the black sesame dessert on the menu, get it! (note that sometimes its not on the regular menu but when they bring the dessert menu, it will be listed there). The 2nd time we came, we arrived before the restaurant opened for dinner and there was already a line outside. This time, we were seated at the bar which was awesome! The gal that is the bartender also took our order and we got to watch her make some fun drinks. I was so intrigued by one of them that I decided to order it (the strawberry mojito which features strawberry puree that they make in house). This drink was sooo flavorful and refreshing! The bartender also recommended a few items that we really enjoyed! The lobster bibimbap was so awesome! Very rich but tons of flavors and complexity. I was skeptical at first because I was envisioning a regular bimbimbap with lobster on top but this was much more than that.. it featured salmon roe and a totally different flavor profile. I feel like no matter what you order, you can't go wrong, but definitely feel free to ask the staff for recommendations. They also have daily specials and from my experience, those are really good too! read more

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Delicious food and fun atmosphere. Good service, too. We've been there a few times and ordered many dishes to share. All were tasty. The corn with soy butter was delicious! read more

Vacationing in Vancouver worth a try ! Love the stone grill concept n fried corn Every dish we order was enjoyed! read more

Kingyo - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Highly recommended lzakaya in Vancouver Canada. We tried both their lunch and dinner. Popular items on menu overlap with lunch/dinner but both lunch and dinner have specialty items for the day. Their infamous corn is only available during dinner. A must try! Lunch, we had their specialty bento box which was a sampler of their dishes. You must save room for their matcha creme brûlée. It's 3 layers of taste and texture ending with a crunch in one bite, complimented with incredibly delicious light creamy adzuki (red bean paste). **make reservations read more

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My group of 3 had an amazing time at Kingyo for dinner one day. We did not have reservations but were delighted when we were seated right away at a long communal dining table with a series of bamboo plants providing a screen to separate both sides of the table. The decor was interesting and had a kind of period drama feeling to it that was cool. We ordered 6 dishes and all were very good - the standout items were the creamy beef and uni udon which came steaming hot in a stone bowl, the negitoro which came with 3 pieces, and the wagyu beef stone dish. Although the food was great, the service was even better - very attentive and quick to bring the food out. read more

This place has immaculate vibes! As soon as you walk in, you're instantly transported to Japan -- the decor, the atmosphere, everything is so immersive. Service was super fast and the food was absolutely delicious!! The flavors were so unique, I was in heaven. Highly recommend if you're looking for a memorable and flavorful dining experience. Can't wait to come back! read more

WOW - this place is totally worth the wait!! Pros: -Incredible service and great atmosphere inside! -Love the flavors and their Tan Tan is nice and spicy... -The fish was SO soft!!! It melts in your mouth. Cons: -The wait kinda sucks because you can either sit on a small bench in the middle of the restaurant or wait outside. -The sushi had a bit more rice than I'd like... read more

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This place is mind blowing. We had no bad bites. Staff is spectacular. PLEASE bring this to Los Angeles. Dishes ordered: O-Toro (anniversary special), wagyu nigiri sushi (anniversary special), kobe beef uni cream udon (anniversary special), deep fried corn, omakase (5 kinds), and stone-grilled kobe beef. OH, and we did the sake tasting. BOMB. If I could give this place six stars, yes, absolutely. read more

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Kingyo had to cancel on our dinner reservation due to restaurant drainage issues. I called the next day to see if they could squeeze us in for a lunch reservation which they did. They even gave us two desserts on the house because of their sudden cancellation. I would give them another star if I could for their service and thoughtfulness!!! read more

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Kingyo is an izakaya located in Vancouver, Canada that offers classic Japanese small plates and dishes with a modern twist. Now I love Japanese food and Kingyo met all my expectations. I loved the decor and the food was nothing short of spectacular! I recommend getting a reservation if you can, although it wasn't too busy when my friends and I went for lunch. Dishes we tried: - Yuzu tuna tataki: My favorite dish and great to share. The yuzu contrasts nicely with the tuna and the garlic chips provide a touch of sweetness. - Bluefin tuna & avocado carpaccio: You get a generous amount of bluefin tuna, although it gets somewhat lost in all the additional toppings and condiments. - Tenderloin steak bowl: Generous amount of meat and VERY rich marinade. I definitely noticed how salty it was towards the end. - Tonkatsu teishoku: This is a huge teishoku. You even get a mortar & pestle for the sesasme seeds, which is pretty neat. - Uni miso udon: Not as big a portion as the other entrees but you definitely taste the uni. It's not overpowered by the miso at all. Here's my full video review: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CoIia7ZDSxk/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Follow my Instagram and TikTok @thephotographerfoodie! :) read more

I picked up a wagyu and eel bento box add uni for dinner. It packaged in a very nice box. The food looked very nice as there was gold powder was sprinkled. When I open the box, food looked small portion but when I had it, I could only finish half. However the flavour of the food was quiet fresh but there was too much sauce for me. I generally like kingyo food however this might be better in restaurant. The service was really good when I was picking up the food as well. All in all, I give 4/5 because it was too saucy for me. I will go back in restaurant. read more

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Was visiting Vancouver for the first time and found this place, especially to try their "makunouchi" bento. We decided to try this place out on Sunday for lunch. We arrived and started waiting around 11AM and we were first in line. I believe the person behind us arrived around 11:10AM. The restaurant opens at 11:30AM but we wanted to make sure we got the "makunouchi" bento that they only make 10 a day. I went with a group of 4 people so we wanted to make sure we can order one each. Before the restaurant opened, one of the server came out with some hot tea and asked everyone in line if they were going to order the "makunouchi" bento. We got to taste it and LOVED it. I must say it was worth the wait. I would definitely go back to try other items on their menu as well. read more

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Absolutely spectacular experience. Food is super fresh, staff said most of the team is straight from Japan. I'd recommend you book reservation early because they are busy. I highly recommend omakase, 3 pieces of fish each read more

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A great izakaya located in a busy neighborhood of good eats. We had made reservations (recommended!) so our wait was short and we were quickly seated. Like all good izakaya, the menu was quite extensive with a large variety of small dishes for your table to share -- some were standard, some were unique. They can adjust the portion size to meet your party size (and adjust the price accordingly). We tried a wide variety of dishes (8) with four in our party. Along with our beers, each dish was fantastic. The ambiance had a fun and energetic vibe. Our server was on point, very friendly, and checked in on us often. We had a great time. This place is the real deal so if you're in Vancouver and seeking unique Japanese dishes, you gotta check this place out. read more

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