Make a reservation to sit outside if you can! Beautiful in the summer and they bring out kotatsu tables in the winter. Very cute restaurant and beautiful presentation for sashimi sets. The restaurant isn't completely accessibility inclusive, you'll have to walk up a flight of stairs. The sashimi was in really big portions and super fresh. The uni udon is deceivingly smaller looking because of the wide bowl. read more

Raisu - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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An interesting restaurant situated on the second floor, with some steep stairs going up... The decor is pretty busy, you've got the square seating in the middle, the sushi counter with space invader tiles, the wall with an empty frame and a video project in it, the balcony converted into indoor seating; pretty homey feeling. Otoro sashimi - This was only okay, wasn't very special in any way. Would not recommend considering the price tag. Karage - Can't go wrong with some fried chicken. Nicely seasoned, juicy inside, crispy outside. Would recommend. Chirashi - Very presentable and easy to eat bowl of rice + fish. Firstly the bowl was massive and definitely shareable. The rice was the star of the show here, masterfully seasoned and cooked. The fish on top was a good paring for the rice. Would recommend, and consider getting again. In all, price tag was pretty hefty, but some of these dishes are shareable. The sashimi was a bit lack lustre so I would recommend going for the cooked dishes. Thinking of this place more like an izakaya than a sushi spot. Will come back to try their bento. Getting rice at Raisu is a must. read more

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We came as a big group and had SO much fun!! The house sake and the surf and turf bowl were highlights. Everything was absolutely delicious and they were so accommodating with a bigger group (about ten people). read more

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Got the uni lunch set and it did not disappoint. There was a lot of food! I also really enjoy the souffle cheesecake and grapefruit creme brulee. Love how they are usually open on holidays and there are lots of street parking available. The service is fast and professional, and there are lots of seats both inside and outside under cover. read more

Beautifully prepared and delicious bento boxes, tonkatsu and sashimi. My group ordered two of the sho ka do bento boxes, tonkatsu teishoku, and the 8 kinds (24 piece) sashimi of chef's choice. Additionally, I had a beer, my spouse had a cocktail, and my son had a yuzu soda. All of these were delicately organized and delivered quickly to our tables. The food was also fresh and tasty, and well worth the visit to this Kitsalano location. We came from downtown and appreciated the hospitality and service. Left with full and satisfied bellies, forcing us to take a long walk to recuperate. Would definitely come again. This is in the popular 4th street shopping area, and while the entrance is understated, you walk up stairs to a host station with comfortable view of the large bar. The washrooms were also clean and up to snuff, which speaks well for the restaurant. read more

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Best meal we had in Vancouver! If you are thinking about ordering the bento box (which I highly recommend), you need to call 24 hours in advance! Although there are only 9 items, the attention to detail is amazing and the food profiles are fantastic! You will be full! My husband ordered the vegan box and that was also just as amazing! My husband was the only "non Asian" person eating and the place was packed! Service is outstanding! The view out of the window, not so outstanding (Safeway parking lot), however the inside is beautiful! read more

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One of the things I was most excited for on my trip to Vancouver was trying Raisu. I've seen posts and reviews about the food and ambiance. I visited during Halloween season and the space was decorated to suit, and even the Ghostbusters movie projected on the wall. We had reservations and were seated promptly and the server helped with recommendations. The lighting from the bottles on the bar created a relaxing ambiance and the music wasn't too loud. My friend ordered a Halloween cocktail which she loved (forgot the name), the spicy lobster uni cream udon and root veggie chips and mushroom salad. I ordered the Oyaku simmered chicken cutlet teishoku, and we split the aburi special of the day. I never pass up a chance to order aburi sushi whenever I'm in Canada since you can't find it made as well in the states (at least in Texas), and it did not disappoint. Fresh salmon and seared perfectly, the rice seasoned with different toppings. This place is pricy but the portions are huge! My giant chicken cutlet was juicy, rice was fluffy and easily soaked up the savory broth. I felt like the side of miso soup although tasty, was a waste since I basically had soup in my dish. My friend's dishes looked amazing and she enjoyed them both. We were stuffed and needed naps after such hearty meals! I can't wait to visit again and try more of the menu. From the reviews, it seems you can't go wrong no matter what you order. read more

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This places makes you want to visit Japan. The atmosphere inside is wonderful, the attendants are wonderful, and the food is delicious. The sushi tasted so fresh, the mackerel was delicious and the kids meal was yum! It's no wonder it is busy. Worth the wait if you don't have a reservation. The staff was very attentive and friendly. Anytime I am in Vancouver, this will be my go to spot! Still craving it all. read more

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My friends and I came here because we've heard so much about it and it was very close to getting five stars! We tried to make a reservation almost a week in advance and still the only time available was late at 8:45pm. We came pretty hungry because we ate nothing for 8 hours other than coffee from Blenz (which was very good!) so we ordered five dishes. We got - Aburi Sushi - Jumbo Koji Ebimayo - Sizzling Kone Wagyu Garlic Rice - Real Crab and Uni Cream Udon - Deluxe Seafood Bowl - Wagyu Croquette They gave us pretty big pieces of the Aburi Sushi but I'm not a huge fan of seared fish (my friends wanted to order it) so I probably wouldn't order it again. The fish was very fresh though so if you're a fan of seared fish, it would be a good choice. Some may say that there's too much rice though. And try to eat it right away or it cools down. The Jumbo Koji Ebimayo was pretty big for a piece of shrimp but very well seasoned. There was a lot of mayo, but I was a fan. Would highly recommend this for an appetizer The Wagyu Garlic Rice was by far our favorite. The pieces of meat were juicy and well cooked. It came in a stone pot so some of the rice was crisp as well, which we loved! The udon was just okay in our opinions. It was a bit soupy and there wasn't much crab. It was creamy but also watery The Deluxe Seafood Bowl had a variety of fresh seafood, but only two of each so it was difficult to share between three people. It came with salmon, tuna, egg, and shrimp. There was a lot of rice though, which we left mostly untouched. The Wagyu Croquette was probably the least favorite item that we ordered. It more or less tasted like a burger patty with fried potato edges. The waiters were super sweet and offered to split our order into three instead of two. Lastly, the service here was phenomenal. Our waiter gave us suggestions for what to order, was super attentive about filling our waters, and was overall super kind. All of the employees were super sweet Tips: - Book a reservation well in advance! When we got here, many people were waiting in line at the door because they didn't make reservations - If you are a big sashimi fan, I would recommend getting the sashimi platter over the seafood bowl. Most of the seafood bowl was sushi rice which we didn't eat much of read more

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Come here if you are interested in Japanese food outside of sushi rolls. Their aburi is great here, but I think their other dishes are much better such as their noodle dishes. The bowl is physically massive, but there is a reasonable amount inside. Service has never disappointed me here, even during peak weekend times. read more

Raisu - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Came with a group of 5 and was seated at a kotatsu which was so warm and cozy! It did get a little hot but it was easy to take the heated blanket off. Ordered the yuzu cream cheese cubes which were amazing - i loved the slight yuzu flavor and the texture was perfect. There was a promo when we came which gave us free scallops which were also pretty good - even though I'm not the biggest fan of scallops. I ordered the pork cutlet curry and the serving size is huge! The flavor was exactly what I was hoping for. Other people in my group got the uni cream udon and sizzling stone beef steak hitsumabushi which they said was tasty as well. Would love to come again read more

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Wow.. just wow. It's really hard for me to give a place 5 stars but Raisu definitely deserved it. The Hokkaido scallops with the kelp and shiso sauce was such an amazing starter. It was on the house too! The cocktails were also well made and they use fresh juice also! Definitely one of the better Japanese style cocktails I've had so far. The deluxe seafood bowl is probably one of the best chirashi style bowl I've ever had in any Japanese style restaurants. The fish was so dam fresh.. the sweet shrimp literally a chefs kiss.. I haven't had fresh sweet shrimp like that in a while and the quality really shows. The uni pasta was okay I honestly thought I've had better in LA at marugame Monzo but it is very close. I kinda thought the huge ass bowl gimmick was a little tacky but I get it. Also the extra noodles are only a couple dollars more! Highly recommend if you're starving! The steamed egg with uni is like a chawanmushi. The texture was super silky and smooth + the uni gave it another depth of flavor. Smooth, buttery, crunch from the veggies, saltiness from the salmon roe etc. would highly recommend! Service was amazing and the design layout of the restaurant felt so hip and modern. If you're visiting from out of country you definitely need to put Raisu on your bucket list! Honestly the best restaurant I've had so far in Vancouver. read more

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Raisu is definitely worth the hype! Our server was amazing, she was very attentive to our table and provided excellent customer service. Uni shooter was a surprise, I didn't expect it to be a bit acidic but it end up being an excellent starter, my only regret is that I didn't order an extra one! Tako Wasabi is pretty spicy, there is quite a bit of the wasabi kick so would not recommend if you can't tolerate the wasabi taste well The deluxe chirashi bowl was outstanding! Very decent portion and great quality of sashimi for the price. The raisu (rice) taste great as well. Definitely one of the better places to get a sashimi don The spicy lobster udon was alright, well cooked lobster and it seemed nothing special at first but the broth does get gradually addicting, but it's definitely not very spicy We also got a cream brûlée dessert, I believe it's a valentines special, it was a bit disappointing because it's more of a sponge cake with a layer of caramel (not captured in the picture) rather than a cream brûlée Overall it was a great experience, the food and service are both amazing. Parking was a bit challenging at night as the street parking were full, but will definitely visit again! read more

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We are back again, the food is delicious as always and ambiance is decent. Quiet enough for conversation with the occasional loud birthday cheering which seems like is a guaranteed occurrence on any given day. We tried the seasonal special - wagyu beef on garlic rice - and loved it!! The wagyu is melt in your mouth tender and the rice is very tasty. 3 star only because dessert menu is pushed and they were trying to clean up our table before we're done at the 1.5 hour mark, which I suppose is understandable with a busy restaurant like this. read more

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Since I will be spending 2 days and one night in Vancouver before heading back to San Francisco, I want to plan my meals wisely as there are so many good eats in Vancouver. Our first meal is Raisu and it absolutely blows our mind with this place - ambience, service, and food - all 10 out of 5!! I made the reservation ahead of time and ordered two bentos for our party of 4. We all enjoyed the bentos very much in terms of taste and presentation. We also ordered a bunch of other items and they are all 5/5. Bluefin tuna, wagyu croquettes, pork cutlet curry udon, Agadashi tofu, and a stone pot rice dish. They are all amazingly plated and absolutely delicious. We were all too full to order dessert. . Next time. We will pace ourselves and leave room for it. At the end of the meal, they bought over a little cream pudding dessert for my birthday. It's so cute! She took a picture from her iPad and helped us to take a picture from our phone. She even printed two copy of the birthday pic in Polaroid for us - one for me and one for my friends. Such a nice and gracious gesture, how could I not rate it 10 out of 5?!? If you are wondering if you should visit this place or not, I would say you absolutely MUST go as you will have a happy tummy and memory of this meal. Two big thumbs up read more

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Had sucha great experience here! Came with a group of 5. Didnt expect to get seated at a kotatsu so that was cool!! Maybe not the best for you if you run hot haha. The cocktails were all really good! Don't remember what its called but the one with pineapple was super good. And theyre lighter on the hard liquor, which I like lol. They were giving free scallops today, and raw scallops are my fav so thats another point to Raisu. The yuzu cream cheese app was also so unique and actually really yummy with the bread! Tbh my main course, the creamy crab and uni udon, was not AS flavorful as I'd hoped and a little cold probably bc of the uni, but overall a 5/5 experience :-) read more

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After I tried Raisu, I know why people love this place. The ambience is cozy and welcoming. We went before Christmas so decoration around the restaurant and we were seated next to the Christmas tree. There are so many choices on the menu so we opted for seafood sashimi bowl and sizzling stone beef steak hitsumabushi bowl. Also their daily special deep fried scallops. We love all the dishes but seafood bowl is definitely our favorite. Fresh and big piece sashimi on top of the rice. Wow! You will enjoy each bite of it! The stone bowl is similar to Korean bibimbap that the rice and beef cooked in stone bowl. At the end, you can add the soup to enjoy the last bites of the rice. Very favorable! Will definitely go back next time when we visit Vancouver. read more

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Authentic food and Japanese staffs are friendly! Will definitely revisit. Make sure you book the seats read more

Amazing food for a very reasonable price. The portions were huge, the fish was fresh, the food was presented beautifully, and everything was delicious. Would highly recommend going if you are in the area. read more

Raisu - Chirashi Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I don't know how many time I've visited here but it's always my favorite place to go when I'm in Vancouver. It's the restaurant that won't disappoint every time, and there's always something I am impressed. Side dishes, the quality of fish, the drinks!! Thank you all the staff for providing such a good quality dishes and great customer service. This time I came with my daughter after our haircut appointments. So glad Raisu is open lunch through dinner. I had lunch combo with sashimi and mixed Katsu that came with pickled veggies and eggplant/zucchini agedashi. Everything was so good. I especially liked menchi katsu that was soft and juicy. My daughter ordered the deluxe seafood rice bowl with lots of fresh sashimi on top. Yuzu cocktail was phenomenal too! It's the cocktail for sweet tooth. read more

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great quality seafood, everything in the seafood bowl was very fresh. udon sauce tasted like half n half with gochujang and uni - a lot runnier than the cream udons i'm used to but very good, we drank all the soup. of the sangrias i liked the mixed berry and tropical. regular ume wasn't very good. they brought out a free dessert for my bday, sang, and took our picture and printed it out on polaroid paper! very cute would definitely revisit read more

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Generous portions of rice and meat with each entree. You would find it difficult to walk out of this place hungry. It is a noisy and loud environment with the music volume quite high and the servers yelling out orders at the kitchen....I wonder if they actually can hear each other This didn't take away from my experience though because my garlic rice with wagyu beef was absolutely divine. Served in a hot stone bowl sizzling and mouthwatering. Reservations are highly recommended because this place is all the rage! We got lucky and were seated within 20 min at the bar without a reservation on a Saturday night during prime dinner time. But it couldve been much worse of a wait read more

Raisu - Garlic rice + wagyu beef - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Husband and I go to Vancouver pretty much every year to visit family and friends. There is a list of restaurants that are considered "must-haves" when we are there. Well, last trip we tried Raisu and I am thinking this is the newest addition to our must-have list. The restaurant itself is super cute. The staff is friendly and the food is excellent. We tried several different dishes: Aburi sushi of the day, otoro, yellowtail sashimi, and seafood bar chirashi bowl. Everything was so very delicious (including the side miso soup that came with the chirashi). Our only regret is that we can only try so many dishes because there were only the two of us. We'd have to go back again and again because there are so many dishes that look interesting to us. read more

Our party of five was transported to Japan as we enjoyed our dinner. We pre-booked our table via OpenTable, and went straight past the long queue up the stairs to the second floor restaurant. (So unfortunately, not very accessible.) They get VERY busy - so highly recommend reservations in advance. We were seated by the fireplace in a large booth table. A comfortable spot for five. Although we realised the table size was challenging to fit all our food! Service was great. Food came out pretty quickly. We ordered the Holiday Special for Two, the Sho Ka Do Bento (pre-ordered a day in advance via phone) and the Omakase Uni Zukushi for Two. We also added the Premium Sake flight and the Fruit Sake flight. The seafood was impeccable. Very fresh, tasty and beautifully presented. We left full and satisfied! Highly recommend. read more

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Raisu is the first Japanese restaurant we had when we landed Vancouver. Entrance is small and restaurant is located on the second floor. We ordered two lunch box daily combo and one large sashimi platter. The sockeye salmon sashimi blows our mind as Toronto usually has salmon sashimi only. All the sashimi tastes fresher in Vancouver. The $30 daily lunch box totally worth a try. It includes a small salad, miso soup, have a choice of 2 main and rice. The mains we had are meatball and grilled mackerel. The waiter told us everyday is different. Everything taste good, portion is huge and price is reasonable. read more

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Yo, lemme break it down for y'all on Raisu in Kits, and this ain't no regular review--this is some straight-up real talk, ghetto street hood edition to the MAX. Aight, so when you roll up to Raisu, it's like stepping into some slick, bougie spot. Vibes are tight, decor's poppin', and the patio game strong. But straight up, don't come here starvin', fam. Spent over $300 and left feelin' like I needed to hit up a drive-thru after. LOL, no cap. It's a place you hit up for some fancy vibes, not when you tryin' to fill up your stomach like a bottomless pit. But let's be real here--prices? Bruh, they had me clutchin' my wallet. The food be good, like real good, but I was sittin' there like, "Yo, $20+ for two bites?" They say it's all top-shelf ingredients, but I'm still out here wonderin' if the hype matches the bill. It's one of those spots you pull up for when you tryin' to flex on a special occasion. Like, don't even bother unless you got somethin' to celebrate, or impress yo girl, feel me? Now shoutout to our server-- homegirl was mad cute, anime cute and hustlin' hard in the middle of the rush. She was workin' like she tryin' to win the gold at the service Olympics. Much respect for that grind. But yo if where struggling looking for things to eat on the menu, may be awesome to be recommended things on the menu. At the end of the day, Raisu's cool and all--like a spot you hit up when you tryna make a statement, but don't expect to be rollin' out with a full belly. $300 down, still thinkin' 'bout hittin' up a food truck after. If you want that boujee, "I-eat-like-an-influencer" experience, pull up. Just don't get it twisted: it's not the place for them "I'm tryna eat my weight in sushi" kinda nights. Who knew Japanese street food would be so dang expensive LOL! I did end up at a late night bar for more eats!!! read more

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Special Beto, lunch comb and dessert are great and service is awesome Special Beto, lunch comb and dessert are great and service is awesome read more

Raisu - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I am by no means an expert on Japanese food. But spending a lot of time in Vancouver for a few years, this is the best food I have had anywhere in the city. Went with a group of four, we all got different dishes and every one of them was absolutely incredible. Place had a cool vibe, and the server was very friendly. Prices were entirely reasonable. The fact that this place has 4.2 stars on here is criminal. read more

Raisu - Seafood bowl - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Super cute interior located on the second floor of the building. Their bento box or deluxe seafood bowl are really good, slightly pricy would recommend read more

This place was crazy! My sister took us on our way driving to a nearby town. We got seated in a booth which is funny cause you have to take your shoes off. I wouldn't mind that as much but who knows who has put their feet there in that dark carpet, and how often it's cleaned. I found it difficult to get in and out haha. Service was nice and friendly, but I think they could pay better attention. They brought food and we had to keep flagging them down because they didn't give us anything to eat with. We had to ask them twice which was a bit irritating, but I digress. Food was really pricey. But they seem to be very special dishes and everything tasted great. I cannot understand why they put the sushi and noodles in such massive bowls though!! They can't even be picked up with one hand which is terrible for the servers. It weighs so much. Sashimi was fresh and great quality. I really enjoyed the urchin udon dish. I wish the portion was a bit bigger but it really did taste fantastic. I would definitely want to order that one again. Their sushi is really loaded with flavors and great. Definitely a place to visit for special occasions. read more

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Raisu is one of my favorite restaurants in Vancouver. The vibe is super chill, which I love. It's a casual atmosphere, but the food feels elevated, which is a perfect combo. If you're celebrating a birthday, the service really makes it special--it's such a fun experience! The reservation system is also great. I've managed to find last-minute spots online often, and if you don't see something online, just give them a call. They're usually happy to squeeze you in, and you don't even need to give a credit card for a deposit, which is rare these days. Everything on the menu is delish, you can't go wrong - but here's what I recommend ordering: - Crab and Uni Cream Udon: A MUST TRY! I order it every time I come here - Shokado Bento: Perfect for first-timers, just remember to request it in advance on the phone - Assorted Sashimi - Aburi Sushi - Corn and Brussels Sprouts Karaage - Cocktails: All are super affordable and tasty Honestly, I have no complaints about Raisu. It's consistently fantastic, and I always find myself recommending it to friends. If you haven't been yet, do yourself a favour and go! read more

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We ordered the Omakase Aburi Sushi, Kobe Wagyu Aburi Nigiri Sushi and Deluxe Seafood Bowl. Pros: - Loved the Deluxe Seafood Bowl! There was a variety of fresh fish (plus scallop, uni and spot prawn!) that was beautifully displayed. It also came with miso soup that had onions and mushrooms and was a lot more flavourful and unique then your usual miso soup. - We were celebrating our anniversary and they gave us a complimentary desert. They also took our photo with an ipad which we were initially confused about but then they printed and decorated a polaroid for us with the photo! How sweet! Cons: - The Omakase Aburi Sushi says Chef's Choice of lightly seared sushi but all 8 of our pieces were salmon. They tasted great but just something to note if you were expecting a variety like the description suggests. - The Kobe Wagyu Aburi Nigiri Sushi was a bit of a let down and it didn't taste like anything special for the $22 price. I would definitely come back! Aside from the wagyu nigiri everything was fresh and great tasting and I'd love to try one of their set menus! read more

Raisu - Omakase Aburi Sushi, Kobe Wagyu Aburi Nigiri Sushi, Deluxe Seafood Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This place is very popular so reservations are highly recommended. Beware a wait even if you do have a reservation as I was seated 15 minutes after my reservation time. The ambiance is very loud as servers relay orders to the sushi chefs through shouting in Japanese. Despite the timing for seating and noise, the food is really what stands out. It's fresh, delicious albeit a bit expensive. Would come again but make a reservation in advance and call to reserve specialty items (ie. Anniversary menu promo items) ahead of time as that was not specified in social media promos but it was clear on the menu it needed advanced notice. read more

Been here three times and the quality of the food has been consistently good and tasty. Nice to be here on a special occasion, for a birthday celebration :) made it memorable with a personalized photo and the tofu dessert was really good too ! Wish I had an earlier reservation but make sure to make your reservations early! read more

Raisu - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Easily one of my favorite restaurants in Vancouver. Ever since I've come here, I still think about it from time to time and crave coming back. I highly recommend making reservations ahead of time to ensure that you have a table or you may have to wait (or even worse, be out of luck and not have a table). They have indoor, outdoor, and bar seating and all of them are great (although outdoor seating in the winter does have seating similar to kotatsu). My boyfriend and I ordered a menu item from each of their menu categories which included, kobe beef shabu shabu udon, sashimi bowl, aburi sushi, and chicken karaage. Everything was SO delicious. I cannot express it enough. I enjoyed every bite of my dinner and I loved how all of the dishes were so different but blended together so well. There were so many different tastes of umani, sweet, and savory. Everything was also portioned perfectly and so fresh. I would love to come back with more friends and highly recommend. read more

Raisu - Kobe Shabu Shabu Udon, Deluxe Seafood Bowl, Omakase Aburi Sushi, Chicken Karaage - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I was on a mission in Vancouver to eat one dish mainly. That was otoro sashimi, and this place was so worth it! My friend recommended this restaurant to me. Note, it was busy on a Saturday night. So, don't forget to make reservations on OpenTable. Also, it seems like there is mostly street parking around this area. I was seated right away after I gave my name for the reservation. Note, all the workers will greet you in Japanese as you get seated. Plus, your server will ask if you want water or tea as you get seated. The menu was extensive, ranging from appetizers, sushi, sashimi, udon, and chirashi bowl. I was determined to get otoro, so I ordered the otoro sashimi and the wagyu beef hamburg teishoku. Note that the hamburg takes 30 minutes to prepare, so order some appetizers while you're waiting. I also got the jumbo scallops with crab to appease my hunger while I waited for the hamburg. The server bought out the otoro sashimi immediately. That otoro sashimi was picturesque. When I popped a piece in my mouth, one thought, wow! The otoro melted in my mouth like butter! This was what I was looking for this whole time! Otoro is very fatty though, so I didn't eat all of it. I gave some to my boyfriend. I did end up trying some of my boyfriend's otoro blue fin tuna aburi sushi. My favorite was the one with taimko on top. It gave a nice crunch as you ate the sushi piece. Again, mouth watering and everything I've dreamed off. The jumbo scallops were delicious. It has the perfect crunch, with the right amount of scallop and crab ratio. I might have over ordered since I was full when they bought out the hamburg. The wagyu beef was so soft. It seems like most of the food here melts in your mouth as you eat it! The miso demi-glace sauce was delicious. It was sweet and savory, so I mixed some in my rice. I did order the cloudy orange drink. To be honest, the alcohol was not strong in this drink. I didn't mind it, though, because it tasted like orange juice. Apparently, it was everyone's birthday that night. The workers will sing and bring you out a dessert if you're celebrating a special event. Plus, they will take a picture to commemorate the event. My friend ended up spilling her lychee cocktail. A worker came by quickly to hand some napkins. They even gave her a new drink! So if you're looking for a fun and hospitable experience, this restaurant is it! I can't recommend it enough! read more

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Such a good experience. Popped in for dinner and didn't expect to get seated so quickly (or at all) but we did. Bar seating was super nice because of the height of the table vs table seating. I was torn between two things, the chopped chirashi bowl and the bento, I actually didn't think they had any left but they did! My partner got the grilled hamachi and we shared the special otoro aburi (pressed fatty tuna). I loved that the bento had essentially tasting pieces. It was just enough to try it all without feeling like it was too much or if I had ordered a whole order and not liked it, feel bad for not finishing. Standouts- brussel sprouts (amazingly soft and caramelized), egg (not too sweet), scallop shooter, tuna. Honestly most things were good, except the sauce on the meatball. The pressed sushi was super good too. Everything was super fresh and it wasn't break the back expensive. Service was friendly and it was a great atmosphere. Had an incredible experience here. read more

Raisu - Bento! - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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This place kept coming up on Instagram so naturally I went all the way to Canada to try it lol. We were sat on the enclosed patio section and you have to remove your shoes before sitting. It was the perfect cozy spot even when it was cold and rainy outside. We did the preset menu for two and it did not disappoint. Everything had uni and possibly tuna. From uni shooter with a truffle jelly, to hard boiled egg with uni, a uni and tuna onigiri, fresh tuna and uni, and an crispy rice both with the uni and tuna. All these perfect dishes ended with a sorbet and hot green tea. Truly a perfect meal, I wouldn't change a thing. This was an awesome experience and I would definitely go back. Loooved it! read more

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I tried their uni omakase. It was fantastic. Service is good. Their house sake is good too. It is a good izakaya spot. You should make a reservation which I recommend. read more

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Sooo good! Came here on my day trip to Canada. The interior is filled with a wooden aesthetic with a Japanese style interior- very unique! I got the chirashi bowl which came with a miso soup and both very made of very high quality ingredients. The food also came quick and there was always an attentive sever nearby. Missing Canada, and missing Raisu! read more

Raisu - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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