we went to try their lunch classic bent box. there are choices for their rice and main and i chose the cod and sashimi rice bowl the presentation was so good and pretty. the vareity of the sides were great. I enjoyed the cod the most. normally i dont prefer creamy sauce of my seafood due to personal preference but surprisingly the cream sauce is not overwhelming and i did enjoy it a lot. the sashimi on the rice was very fresh. although the wait time for the food was a bit long but the service was very polite and attentive which definitely balanced out the long wait time for the food. it is definitely a good deal with the quality and price! read more

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Had a great time here with family while visiting! We did walk in but the place is a little small so I'd recommend reservations if possible. We got Wagyu hot stone - This was the chef's special that day. The meat was tender and it had some really yummy sauces! Just enough to share as well. Make sure not to overcook the meat! Wagyu toro bowl - not as much toro but lots of wagyu. Had a sauce and generous amount of uni that made it even more worthwhile Hokkaido bowl - love me some fresh shrimp. Lots of rice too Mapo Udon - so good if you're a fan of mapo and peppercorn. The noodles are cooked Al dente Hot cheese ice cream - unique and fun! There's walnuts hiding under read more

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I heard good things about this place so I was excited to try it. We had a reservation for 5 people at 6PM on Friday. They can definitely accommodate larger groups if needed. The interior was nicely decorated and gave a chic vibe. It was a little dark though but I guess that is the ambience they are going for. Deep Fried Fresh Corn (3/5): The fry on the corn was good but I didn't care for the soy butter. It made the corn too salty. Octopus Karaage (2/5): This felt a little too oily for my liking. I didn't like the batter on it either. Made it feel heavy. Sockeye Salmon Carpaccio (5/5): This was literally so good. It was so fresh with the fried garlic chips and red onion slices. Definitely recommend. Stone-grilled Beef Tongue (4/5): You cook the thinly sliced beef tongue on a stone and it is a little difficult if you don't know what you're doing. The meat quality was good. The salt sauce it came with was a good pairing. Grilled Pork Cheek (5/5): I loved this so much. It was the perfect texture and the miso marinate was good. It was tender. It came spices to dip it in which made it a little spicy. Ebi-Mayo (4/5): The tiger prawns were huge! The tempura batter was nice a light. There was too much mayo though. Uni Miso Udon (4/5): This had sea urchin, sweet white miso cream sauce, ikura and snow crab. It wasn't too heavy which was nice. Portion was small. I didn't care too much for the arugula. Mango Lychee Soda (5/5): I love mango and lychee so this was perfect! The little frozen mango chunks were good too. This is a great spot for dinner! I highly recommend making a reservation. The tapas style menu lets you try so many different things. Definitely come with a big group so you can order everything. read more

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Swung by on a Tuesday night while in town and decided to come here for a treat. It's a hopping Japanese izaykaya (aka gastropub) and I would recommend most people get a reservation if you plan to eat here. I'm glad I got the limited time chef's platter and tried a lot of their small dishes. It was mostly delicious and I highly enjoyed the scallops, wagyu tartare, cauliflower and hamachi. The others are ok and I'll likely skip next time if I'm ordering a la carte. Service was quick and atmosphere was lovely, with lots of fun yelling that happens when people order certain sake! read more

Kingyo - Scallops - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I tried Kingyo during my visit to Vancouver, and it turned out to be the best meal I had in the city! Out of all the dishes I ordered, I highly recommend everyone to get their seafood bimbimbap. It was savory and sweet! The service was amazing and quick. The staff were incredibly energetic and kind. If you're in Vancouver, do yourself a favor and check out Kingyo! read more

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This restaurant is a small walk up from Stanley Park and generally accessible by bus. Street parking is a little difficult as it is downtown Vancouver. We came here on a Sunday lunch for noon and there was a small lineup outside the restaurant as it had just opened. I wish I had caught our server's name because she was phenomenal. I ordered the Sizzling Stone Eel Hitsumabushi and my friends both got the Truffle Carbonara Udon. For the table, we shared the Crispy Chicken Karaage and Salmon Tartar. The Crispy Chicken Karaage came with six decent sized pieces, so I thought it was quite worth it for ~$13. The Salmon Tartar was a bit of a miss. I didn't enjoy the seaweed tempura as much as I thought I would. The Sizzling Stone Eel Hitsumabushi was delicious. I would definitely visit Kingyo again to try some of their other menu items. read more

Absolutely delicious. I would definitely recommend. We tried various foods and it was all amazing.

Ordered the following: - Wagyu and Toro Bowl - (Special) Duck Appetizer - Kanazawa Curry Had a reservation for lunch, but it wasn't that busy. My favorite dish was definitely the Wagyu and Toro Bowl. The Kanazawa Curry was also surprisingly flavorful! It wasn't your traditional Japanese Curry flavor, but much more rich. Service was great. Interior was nice and clean. read more

Kingyo - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Reasonably-priced, casual, and trendy Japanese Izakaya spot. This was my 2nd visit and it's always a delightful experience. My favorite from this visit was the beef tongue cooked on the hot stone and the waygu pressed sushi; the pressed sushi comes with 6 pieces of 3 varieties and we especially liked the truffle waygu pieces. The fried corn appetizer was good too. On our last visit, they had the mochi agedashi and that was very good and memorable as well. Do yourself a favor and make a reservation if you plan to go. We were there on a Saturday night and a couple of other parties who walked in without a reservation were quoted an hour's wait. read more

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Food was flavorful and had a variety of interesting textures which made it unique. It was quite busy but we were able to get a seat for two without reservations. Staff were friendly but it took a while to get our check. We were seated in the center of the restaurant at a community table. There was some privacy with wall separators but we could still see and hear our neighbors on the other side of the table. read more

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Kingyo was one of our favorite dinners during our girls trip to Vancouver! We loved the high energy and vibes of the Izakaya and were greeted warmly on a Sunday night. We got lucky to be seated immediately even without reservations. For food, we enjoyed their Korean bibimbap, grilled fish, creamy udon, and grilled wagyu meat. It was super fun grilling the wagyu on the giant stone! Our favorite dishes were probably the Korean bibimbap and grilled fish. The bibimbap was full of fresh seafood and each bite had different chews and textures. The fish was also grilled perfectly and we absolutely devoured every inch of it! The cocktails were also super yummy, light, and came in the cutest cups. 10/10 recommend! read more

Kingyo - Cocktails - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Stopped by Kingyo in between stretches of time at Stanley Park, so it was nicely situated for a quick lunch. Our group of 7 had a reservation for 7 people at 12PM so when we arrived we were led to a big table in the back corner of the restaurant. My husband and I split two entrees, the sizzling seafood bowl and the ramen laksa, as well as a couple of appetizers - the karaage and the salmon tartare. The karaage was not bad - very juicy, but not quite crispy enough - and I really liked the salmon tartare paired with the nori chips. The sizzling seafood bowl was kind of disappointing; there wasn't a ton of seafood included, and it mostly tasted like a non-fried-rice version of seafood fried rice. For the portion and the price, I would not order that again. Conversely, the laksa ramen was excellent and we really enjoyed the broth and the noodles. Others got the eel bowl, the wagyu croquette bowl, the tonkatsu bento, and the miso black cod bento. They all seemed to enjoy their meals, especially the dashi that came with the eel bowl to turn it into soupy rice at the end. The tako wasabi appetizer and the hot stone beef tongue appetizer that others ordered were also tasty. Even though we got seated right around open, they were already out of the 8-orders-per-day bento, which was disappointing for a few of the people in our party. All in all though it's a solid lunch place in the downtown area! read more

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The food was so good. Everything was really well balanced and flavorful. The cod was so flaky and delicious, and the combination with the sauce made it even better. We also got the corn and that was very good. I think the beef tongue stuck to the rock a little bit, but the sauce was quite tangy. I think the uni miso udon was my favorite dish though, followed by the black cod and tan tan noodles. I likes the bibimbap but compared to the other dishes it didn't stand out as much. We put our name down and walked around the area. They told us to expect a 30 minute wait but I believe they texted us within 15-20 minutes. read more

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I honestly don't understand the hype with this place. It was one of the worst meals/experiences we've had in Vancouver and we've been here for a month. My husband found this place based on reviews. We had a reservation but upon arrival the entry was so crowded (nowhere to check in), we had to wait outside. When we were seated, we were put in the back and the seating is all wood benches and chairs and incredibly uncomfortable. My husband read that this was "elegant". It's not elegant at all. It's loud (servers yell their orders across the restaurant) and there were lots of small children so it's definitely not a date night place. Also, the women's restroom was not clean but most likely because I saw some moms bringing their children into the restroom so the toilet seat and floor were wet. For dinner we ordered fried corn (way too rich), sashimi (decent), and grilled fish and wagyu. The beef was good, not great.. The grilled fish was absolutely disgusting. It smelled and tasted awful like it wasn't fresh. There were also swarms of bugs buzzing around our table and our food. It was one of the least pleasant meals we've had in Vancouver. The server was delightful so we didn't complain and thus the 2 stars but I just want to warn others it definitely did not meet up to any of the hype for us at all. read more

We came here as a group of 4 scared because we didn't have a reservation ahead of time but they were able to seat us in around 20 minutes! The food is absolutely divine and the server was kind and attentive, giving us great recommendations as well. We definitely over ordered but the wagyu and the sushi bowls we got are a must, and I personally loved the uni pasta!! I wish I could go back in time and experience this for the first time again! read more

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I only had a day to spend in Vancouver and just got done e-biking in Stanley park. I originally debated to go to Miku or Minami, but they required reservations at least a day in advanced, so I called this place and they took me in immediately, and it was only a 4 minute walk from the entrance of Stanley Park! I had the tuna Aburi sushi, Wagyu and Toro bowl, Japan stone grilled wagyu beef, chocolate warabi mochi, and our famous almond tofu. All of it was incredible, and I can honestly say as someone who's lived in Southern California my whole life and visited many cities, this is probably my favorite restaurant. The ingredients were so fresh, the sushi and toro rice were like an expensive omakase I went to in Los Angeles, the mochi was super soft and not too sweet or bland, the tofu is a must try, and the Japan stone grilled wagyu was like butter. I think I overcooked mine too since it was more on the well done side when I cooked it, but it was still extremely soft and buttery. Also, when you walk in, they greet you like a guest of honor. I would genuinely fly to Vancouver just to eat at this restaurant! read more

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We got lucky as we came here without a reservation and managed to get seated. The restaurant was quite busy, so I definitely recommend making a reservation! The atmosphere of the restaurant was nice with bamboo decor in the middle of the space. We ordered some appetizers (salmon tartar and truffle agedashi tofu), the seafood bibimpap, and the uni miso udon. I think the portions were small so that was a bit disappointing, but the quality of the food was good! After we ate everything, I was full. I think if I had only ordered a main, I would have still been hungry. I do really like the aesthetic of the place, so I think for people who enjoy dining for the vibes, Kingyo is worth a visit. read more

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I went here a couple weeks ago with my friends for a bachelorette vacation. Of all the restaurants we ate in Vancouver, this was by far my favorite. We had the hot stone beef tongue, hot stone beef Wagyu, beef croquette, blue fin tuna tartare, Wagyu carpaccio, corn karaage, cucumber salad, and tan tan noodles. Everything was delicious, and I am salivating just thinking about it. My personal favorite was the blue fin tuna tartare due to the complexity of the flavor of the dish balanced by the lightness of the fried taro chips. The setting was really cute and reminded us of being in Kyoto, Japan with the architecture inside. Our waiter was Josh, who was so kind and sweet. He really made our experience memorable and is truly a gem! He not only made great recommendations, but also provided excellent service and made our experience here one we will never forget. When I come back to Vancouver, I will definitely return! read more

Kingyo - Beef croquette, corn karaage, blue fin tuna tartare, hot stone beef tongue - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

such a vibe! really gorgeous interior. friendly staff.. really quick service. the food was incredible. would highly recommend the miso udon and the sashimi bowl. we stuck with the NA sodas and the mango soda was so tasty read more

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Came here around 6pm on a weekday night and it was pretty packed already. The waitress was super nice and provided great recommendations. We ended up ordering uni udon, seafood bibimbap, and avocado roll and two drinks. All three items were flavorful and delicious and I would highly recommended it. Drinks were just ok. The dining environment isn't good for family with toddler as high chair isn't available. read more

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I normally don't give places 5 stars but dam this was one of the better restaurants in Vancouver. For the price, quality and service it's definitely worth it. I'm a little biased because I liked Raisu more but if you want beef you come here, if you want sushi you go to Raisu. The beef carpaccio was a good starter as it is not too heavy. I was kinda shocked because even though it was good it wasn't really anything mind blowing or stood out. The empress gin and tonic was something I've never had before as I'm use to Bombay gin etc in the states. I did like how it was a little stronger in alcohol because I typically don't like my drinks sweet. The wagyu bowl honestly has been one of the best ones I've tried in Vancouver so far. I don't really venture out to eat wagyu since I feel At times it can be a bit gimmicky but since I'm visiting from the states I just full sent it. It was cooked beautifully rare and it was surprisingly so tender.. I was not expecting that at all since it does look like the skirt cut off the cow. BEEF TONGUE IS THE GOAT HERE. If there's one thing you want to order.. you better order the dam beef tongue. My god literally just sear it on the stone for 5-6 seconds on each side and your Gucci. The beef tongue didn't even taste like tongue because it was so f*cken tender.. as if it's been hand massaged. The sauce that comes with the beef tongue complimented it really well as it masks the irony taste. The almond and hochija brûlée was decent.. I was so sad they didn't have the black sesame one :(. Overall experience.. the service was amazing, friendly and really bubbly. Food was excellent and came out pretty quick, price of the food was shockingly good but it's probably because my USD conversion to CAD was great. Ambiance and vibes of the restaurant felt super Japanese and I'd definitely recommend this place as top 10 restaurants in Vancouver. I would definitely be back if I ever visit Canada again! read more

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I booked a reservation with some friends to celebrate a birthday. For your birthday, Kingyo will allow you to choose one select dessert item with your order. We ordered to share among 4, the chicken karage and tuna tataki. The karage and tuna tataki were thick pieces. We had ordered the truffle udon carbonara and seafood bibimbap to share with one another. The seafood bibimbap was my favourite of the two dishes. For dessert we got the frozen matcha crème brûlée and the black sesame panna cotta. I would say the desserts were my favourite part of the meal; the flavours were very mild but was a perfect end for our meals. Would definitely recommend here if you wanted to celebrate a special occasion! read more

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Decided to try this place after reading all the high reviews. Came on a weekday for lunch and surprisingly there's street parking right in front of the restaurant Ordered the wagyu croquette, halibut ramen, and the tuna sushi plate. Overall thought the flavor is on point. Service quality is excellent. Ingredients tasted quite fresh. For the quality, the price is actually pretty good. Definitely recommend this place for anyone visiting the area. read more

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I LOVE THIS RESTAUARANT. THIS IS MY FAVORITE RESTAURANT THAT I TRIED IN VANCOUVER AND WILL FLY BACK JUST FOR IT. It has been a month since I last ate at Kingyo, but I still rememebrr this restaurant as if it was yesterday. This restaurant was so good. I don't rememebrr exactly what I ordered but it has Uni, toro, and rice, and American Wagyu. It was so delicious because the portions were so generous and tasted so good all together. This place also had really good cocktails and mocktails and the service was so good! read more

Kingyo - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

We had really high expectations of this place because we love this restaurant group! Came here on a saturday evening and was immediately seated at the main table with bamboo in the center (which I like so I don't have to awkwardly look at the stranger in front of me). We ordered the hot stone beef tongue, seafood bibimbap and the tantan noodle. The dishes were all good but nothing too special. The seafood bibimbap was very fragrant from the sea urchin sauce but I think it was lacking enough protein chunks. The beef tongue was an experience bc we got to cook them ourselves on a hot stone and was delicious, but the hot stone kept trying to roll as we try to peel the beef off the stone, which seems like a hazard. Finally, the tantan noodle had a distinctive black sesame taste and was not too heavy, which was good but again not too special. We perhaps just didn't get the dishes that suit us so I'd definitely come back for their bento boxes and their kaisendon! read more

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This spot was amazing as we were stumbling upon a good sushi spot. We came in from Seattle and Houston and enjoy sushi. read more

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Food is always really good at kingyo, albeit small portion sizes. Each dish is made to share, so please go with friends and family! Service is very attentive to and requests you have. read more

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Walk in and get greeted with the lovely faux Japanese architecture bar. The lights are dim and moody. The main seating is a large table divided by bamboo in the center, so small groups get seated next to each other instead of facing each other. I liked the ambience, short of my wobbly-legged chair that seemed like it was ready to give up any time. Here's what I ordered: Takowasabi- small slices of raw octopus in very strong wasabi sauce served with nori. I enjoyed this one a lot. Kobe beef and beef tongue on hot stone - I opted for the cheaper Canadian Kobe beef for 35$ vs 70$ Japanese Kobe. No regrets. It was nicely marbled, tender, and forgiving despite our poor cooking skills. The beef tongue, not so forgiving, but good nonetheless. Blue fin tuna and avocado carpaccio- among our favorites. Tangy dressing was amazing. Pressed Salmon Sushi- a little on the blander side. Supplied wasabi was tasteless. Not bad overall. Almond pudding- every thing I expected. Nicely wrapped up the meal. read more

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Kingyo is such a cute spot in the West End area of Vancouver. It not only is aesthetic, but also has quality. We had come for Sunday dinner and the place was pretty crowded so we were seated in a communal table. We had ordered: Stone Grilled Beef Tongue, Truffle Carbonara Udon The portions for the udon were pretty big. The flavor on the sauce was absolutely delicious, creamy with hints of truffle. The noodles were more on the chewier side and a bit firm. The miso soup was also really flavorful with lots of seaweed. We had also ordered a corn appetizer that was part of their Valentine's Day menu & it was delicious. It was a bit sweet & had a crispy exterior. My boyfriend enjoyed the Stone Grilled Beef Tongue and if the stone gets cold, they even change it out for you. The service is great and things came out pretty fast. It really is a nice spot to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Parking: Street parking read more

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We were able to get walk-in seatings for 2 on a Saturday afternoon! I really liked the negitoro bowl here...the wagyu bowl was just ok. I thought the meat was too chewy, but the fatty tuna was good. Would want to come back to try their uni dishes! read more

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Came on a weekday to experience the elusive Bento box! I was a bit worried about obtaining one since I was getting there after opening (12:30 PM), but I was able to reserve one by calling at 12 PM. I dined alone at the bar and it was a pleasant experience - the restaurant was busy enough at lunch that I didn't feel awkward, and the staff was kind to check in on me frequently, but not an overwhelming amount. The Bento box was delicious and certainly enough food for one person, maybe even two if you each get rice and miso soup (I did not and I was still stuffing my face!). Lots of interesting vegetables and surprising additions, a fun experience if you're lucky enough to get one. The fish was by far my favorite part, if I come back, then I will definitely opt for a full spread of nigiri! read more

Kingyo - March 2024 bento box - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

First of all, just go here. Now. Stop thinking about it. Come back and read my review later. You're taking too long already to decide. I am not posting this because you need to hem and haw about whether or not KINGYO is the king, yo.... GO EAT THEIR FOOD NOW Now, let me tell you. The ambiance is cool and fun. Lots of energy and vibes from the chefs and waiters. Very much a spot to be! The food is so delicious. We ate our way across the menu. First time here and tried to fit in a lot, but we did not cover it all. Gonna return! Our choices, and all winners: Pressed salmon sushi Uni udon All the sashimi Negitoro Calamari Tartar tuna Corn We never wanted to be full. We got extras of some of the above. What a treat!! We are all walking out like WHOA this place competes worldwide with the sushi + small plates we have loved for years in a number of key restaurants. Dessert was really wild. Cheese ice cream insanity. Black sesame panna cotta kicked booty. Green tea terrine rocked. Sapporo on tap! And we did sake tastings then settled on a bottle of I don't recall but I'll post a pic and just get it because it is reallllly good. Suffice to say this is one for the memory books and likely one to return to before death. Thanks, KINGYO! And to Chef Hiroshi, we hope you find your bike one day. read more

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Loved this restaurant! Came in on a Friday for lunch for two and still had to wait 20 minutes. Aside from that, the food was excellent and the service was great. I especially liked the green salad (the addition of seeds was a nice touch) as well as the stone Kobe beef (the fun was searing it myself.) The pressed wagyu sushi as well as negitoro avocado bowl were good but similar to what you could find elsewhere. read more

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My favorite meal during my trip to Vancouver! I arrived 15 minutes before Kingyo opened on a Sunday and was first in line - a luckily so because a line formed shortly after. I was promptly seated as soon as they opened and I immediately secured 1 of out the limited number lunch bentos they serve a day. I also ordered the beef tongue stone grill set. I was seated at the communal table, which was perfect for a solo diner like me. Service was attentive and great! Dishes that were served to me were thoroughly explained. The beef tongue stone grill arrived first. The stone's ability to retain heat was honestly so impressive as I cooked the meat. It was delicious and paired so well with the sauce it was served with. A great starter! The lunch bento definitely lives up to hype and is worth the money! I thoroughly enjoyed the entire bento with only a few of the dishes leftover just because I was too full. I recommend if you can secure! Despite being full, I still opted for the almond tofu Kingyo is presumably also known for. It was different! I really enjoyed the jasmine tea jelly on top - never had anything like it. Overall, I'm so glad I set time aside to try this place out! I'm definitely coming back if I'm ever back in Vancouver! read more

Kingyo - Lunch Bento - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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My family and I had dinner here and we thoroughly enjoyed our food! We had reservations so we were sat right away. The restaurant was completely filled for the majority of our meal. We ordered the Deep Fried Fresh Corn, Green Salad, Seafood Bibimbap, and Stone Grilled Kobe Beef (Japan). The corn wasn't too oily and had a good seasoning over it. I liked the different types of seafood in the bibimbap. The rice was cooked well and wasn't dry! The highlight of the dish was the Kobe Beef. Although it was a lot more expensive, the meat was beautifully marbled and melted in our mouth. The only part I didn't like was that the stone got cold after some time, so the later pieces of beef didn't cook as well. Overall, we had a great dinner here and would come back! It's a great dinner date spot! read more

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100% Recommend! 1st night in Vancouver, we walked 45 minutes not knowing there was a 2 hour wait. Ate next door since kids were "starving"! Made reservations our last night there and it was amazing! Will definitely return. read more

Wow!!!! Went to this restaurant the other day and it was great! The ambiance was spectacular and i loved the decor. The servers were all friendly and quick to take our order! They were also always prompt with checking in on us. The food itself was amazing! We had the tuna carpaccio to start and oh my! The tuna tasted like it came fresh out of the ocean. Next we had a sashimi salad and very much on par with the tuna carpaccio, the sashimi boomed with freshness. Next came the entrees, we had ordered a truffle carbonara and the tan tan noodles. Both of which tasted delicious! The truffle noodles were a taste from heaven! Truly an S tier dish and something I would happily comeback for! Please! I urge you! Get the truffle carbonara udon! The tan tan noodle was flavourful and the noodles were cooked with excellence! All in all, this restaurant was straight bussin! I recommend everyone who's visiting or from the lower mainland to come try it out! Only caveat, there are only two washrooms, so be prepared to wait for the toilet! Oh side note: I ordered a chicken karage and it came out raw... but the staff were quick to replace it and make me a new one. read more

Kingyo - Truffle Carbonara and Tan Tan Noodle - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This was a good find in Vancouver.The great staff at the Loden Hotel (see my review) gave us multiple personal favorites to choose from and after reading some Yelp reviews we chose Kingyo. We walked in without a reservation and surprisingly was seated immediately though the hostess told us, albeit politely, we would have to finish within 90 minutes due to reservations. I honestly didn't like that. So much for starting off with a nice tranquil Zen experience. The place is richly decorated in dark woods and a huge bamboo divider runs along the restaurant which did give a bit of a peaceful forest look. Our server was very friendly (didn't mention getting out on time), described the menu extensively giving us her personal favorites. Would order again- Cauliflower karagge-tasty take on chicken karagge. Pressed yuzu tuna tataki sushi-was splendid and I should have ordered two Pressed salmon sushi Had to try but would skip next visit- Stone grilled Kobe beef-more novelty than anything Carbonara udon-sounded interesting as a fusion but didn't knock me over. The place has a fun vibe to it and the menu offers a lot and is worth trying. read more

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Kingyo was definitely my favorite meal of my Vancouver trip. Everything was phenomenal! I would love to have this meal again. Because of the daily limit of bentos, my party of two arrived 5-10 minutes before lunch opening without a reservation and were seated around the communal table surrounding the bamboo. I ordered the bento immediately and luckily secured it. Phew! The bentos sell out quick, so if you want it, come early! The different variety of bites was great, and the sockeye salmon sashimi was the most interesting. I don't think I've seen this anywhere else before. We also had so much fun grilling the beef tongue on a hot stone. With the scallops, shrimp, and ikura, the seafood bowl was so umami and fishy in the best, freshest way possible and fragrant from the browned rice at the bottom of the stone pot. I'd highly recommend checking Kingyo out! read more

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Had Sunday dinner here with a small group of girlfriends during a weekend visit to Vancouver. We ate our way around the menu and all the food was great! Note that some of these were off the day's special menu - tomato kimchi -- yum - ebi mayo -- huge tempura prawns - tuna tataki sushi rolls - agedashi tofu -- super generous portion size - tantan noodle -- highly recommend - cheek of something - seafood bibimbap -- by the time we got here I was almost too full to enjoy it The two cocktails I had were only so so, and my dining companions liked their plum wine enough to order it twice Service was nice, I think we made inroads since my friend is Japanese/speaks Japanese read more