Since there is a lot of construction nearby, the restaurant didn't seem to be too busy. I ordered…read morethe spicy salmon roll and requested spicy sauce for the chopped scallop roll. I was served hot tea, which had a nice roasted flavor but was served in a plastic cup. The rice was a bit stale (or hard in some parts) and it seems like the sashimi isn't fully marinated in spicy sauce (the sauce is drizzled over). Overall flavor isn't bad but I've had better experiences.

Excellent sushi spot, hidden behind a ton of construction on Broadway. I got the Sashimi/Sushi…read morecombo and it contains pretty decent sized food. The restaurant isn't as busy as it was before all the construction, but the food is still great.

Really enjoyed my experience at Tozen. Sushi and sashimi were fresh and delicious. The cocktail…read morewasn't very good so I'd recommend having some sake instead. Enjoyed the tuna bomb, tempura and sashimi (hamachi and salmon). The ambiance is a bit higher scale than your typical Vancouver sushi spot. I would recommend getting a reservation ahead of time.

TLDR: Great sushi restaurant that has a large variety of fish and sushi items. Would recommend…read moregetting a reservation ahead of time! Think of it as a more upscale Tom Sushi (same chef) Food: We had the Tuna Bomb to share which came with pieces of cripsy rice and tuna topping. The rice was light, crispy, and provided a nice compliment to the creamy spicy tuna. We also had the super kaisen don which came with a large variety of premium fish and a very large piece of anago (saltwater eel). All of the fish pieces were fresh, had great texture, and had unique tastes. Price: For the quality and portion I think it was a great value. The super kaisen don was $68 and the tuna bomb was $14 Service/Ambiance: The restaurant was very modern, chic, and lively. It was a busy sunday night but the service was friendly and very quick Note: Parking is pretty difficult, I would also recommend getting a reservation in advance!

Who gave this spot anything less than 5 stars? I just want to talk lol. Seriously, were we…read moreexperiencing the same meal. Steep as it is, I decided I wanted a "quick little sushi lunch with a view", and a quick little sushi lunch with a few is exactly what I received. Although I don't recommend it, I walked right in from the street, no reservation, and was seated at the bar (in pretty casual street clothes I may add). I enjoyed a premium sake flight (which was fine...just fine), an old fashioned served with the perfect accompanying dark chocolate, and a good amount of sushi including their signature aburi style sushi in flight form and nigiri tuna flight (bluefin, chutoro, otoro). After visiting Japan last December, I'm a bit of an otoro snob but I have to hand it to them, all three of these cuts were perfect. The accompanying rice, perfection. The quality of the fish, divine. The view was the cherry on top of this experience. This will certainly be a spot I revisit next time I'm in Vancouver.

3.5 stars if I could…read more Excellent service from the staff. They were attentive, checked in periodically and very professional. Michelin starred quality in their service by how they explained the menu, brought out the food, came back around to refill waters. Just top notch service and elegantly so. The food was good but not of value. Their lunch set was a good introductory to what they offer. I enjoyed the food for its flavours and presentation but I thought that it was a bit overpriced. Don't get me wrong, it's beautiful, fresh and definitely elevated, but it was $50 for 10pcs of sushi, 2 appetizer sized samples of their appetizer or entree dishes, and miso soup (which we did not get and didn't realize till much later in the day). If you're wanting an upscale experience (and portion) of good quality food or wanting to impress other parties, then this is a nice spot. For regular eats, it's a bit too luxurious to be a casual thing in my opinion. The ambiance is nice and calm. They have a patio, which has a meh view overlooking the harbor, but beware of a breezy day. It will catch a bit of a wind tunnel. They have heaters and blankets but the heaters don't really reach unless you're sitting next to it.

Tasty casual sushi place on Broadway, 1.5 blocks W of Cambie…read more Parking is pretty horrible here. The place is pretty low key. Inside looks like most other places. Staff are friendly and quick. Their bento boxes are pretty good value considering the location. I had their Box F. Salmon and tuna sashimi were decently fresh. Salmon maki is larger than average, which is nice. Unagi rice comes with 3 slices. Tasted decent. Lots of selection in the area, but I wouldn't mind coming back at some point.

Sushi Dragon is very good and affordable. I did take out and the service was very quick -…read moreeverything was ready in 15-20 mins. The sushi and the ingredients they use tastes very fresh. The combo 1 comes with California roll and dynamite roll but the dynamite roll is not your usual dynamite roll where it is larger in size. But it has all the ingredients of a dynamite roll and it was good!

Went on a Saturday night around 8:10pm and got told they would call us by 9pm if a spot opened up…read more They were very clear about the fact that last call is shortly after 9 so we might not be able to get a table in time. I appreciated this and would much prefer this over expecting to have a table than being disappointed. We got lucky though and were able to get seated right around 9. Service was very prompt and we were able to order, eat, and get out of the restaurant pretty quickly. Overall great experience even though I didn't absolutely love everything we ordered House roll: 3/5 this was ok. It sounded good initially but I think there was just too much going on Spicy chopped scallop roll: 4/5 presentation wasn't the best but it still tasted good Red dynamite roll: 5/5 their most popular roll for good reason. I would def recommend this one Salmon and tuna nigiri: 5/5 I liked both a lot and this perfectly scratched the itch for my sushi craving

Salmon sashimi was super fresh and yummy! The rolls were ok - a bit too saucy/decorated for my…read moretaste, but not bad. This place seems very popular. It was very hard to get seating on a weekday evening - the wait was over an hour and they said they didn't know if they'd be able to seat us before closing. We ended up ordering to go, which took about ~25 minutes.

For all the possible menu items to be my favourite, I love more of the classic and Supreme Rolls…read moregive you double the sushi flavor in a roll. Their basic rolls are super fresh and tasty, I've consistently h as d good quality. The mentaiko yaki udon is a light but filling starch dish. This is important because you'll want to order a lot of sushi because it's delicious! Some of the appetizers I haven't tried but so far I like their oysters, truffle fries and takoyaki, all of which are available on happy hour from 4.30-6.30 pm. Service can be hit or miss, sometimes they are super attentive and sometimes it takes a while to wave someone over because they do get busy. But the Friday night manager is really cool, always says hi to our group and is very kind! Restaurant feels like a private sushi bar with good music and drinks. The only note is that some booths require shoes off. Overall a great spot!

The lunch specials here are absolutely amazing! Reasonable prices, big portions, and fast service.read more

I visited this place a few days ago during a busy time. There were quite a few people waiting, and…read morethe weather was cold. I completely understand that the space inside is limited, and waiting can be unavoidable. What made the experience less comfortable was not the wait itself, but the way it was communicated. Being asked to wait outside felt a bit cold and impersonal. In situations like this, a more friendly explanation, a small sign at the door, or even a simple system that lets customers know when to come back could make the wait feel much more considerate and human. Running a small restaurant is not easy, especially in today's economic climate. I truly believe that with a warmer, more customer-oriented approach, this place could do very well. This review is meant as a gentle suggestion, and I hope it's taken in that spirit.

Marulilu cafe is a super small dining area but the result is a cozy and intimate atmosphere. I…read morewould love to bring back friends here for a casual spot that encourages discussion. The staff were very friendly. And about the food... it's good. The garlic omurice we had brought back memories of Japan. The breakfast set had smaller portions but that's actually what a real Japanese breakfast was, small portions. So I really enjoyed it. I'm definitely coming back.

I had no idea that katsu could taste this GOOD. I mean, all katsu I've had prior to eating at Saku…read morejust pales in comparison. Who knew??? My hubs and I vacationed in Vancouver a few weeks ago in late April. We had seen the long lines for dinner at Saku when we were here more than a year ago. So, we decided to give them a try for a late lunch around 2pm on a Wednesday afternoon. No wait. We got seated right away. We liked how spacious and airy the dining room was. Our wait staff were friendly and on point. They were considerate about answering our questions about the food and food allergies. I ordered the chicken thigh katsu ($26 Can) and my hubs got the chicken thigh curry ($28.50 Can). No dairy involved in either dish which I was happy about because I have challenges digesting milk protein. Yes, it's kinda pricey. Yes, it's totally worth it. The katsu is light, crispy, fried perfectly, not greasy, and comes with unlimited rice, miso soup, finely chopped cabbage salad, and an addictively delicious sesame dressing. My hubs' curry sauce was served on the side so he could pour out as much or as little as he wanted. All in all, it was a very pleasant and satisfying meal. Saku is top notch for katsu. You won't believe how good katsu can be until you try it.

Saku is delicious! Although it's a bit pricey, the quality of the food and meat is good. As well,…read moreyou get unlimited soup, salad and rice! Their housemade sesame sauce for the salad is very good! All the servers are very nice and attentive.

We dropped into Minami for happy hour and were seated immediately…read more We ordered from the happy hour menu for a quick snack before dinner plans: Brussels sprouts were the surprise standout: crisped edges, a nice caramelized finish, and enough seasoning to keep each bite interesting. The oshi sampler (their signature pressed sushi) looked tidy and well-composed, and the textures were clean, though the flavors didn't quite pop the way I'd hoped. The roll we ordered was fine, nothing to write home about. Happy hour pricing makes this an accessible way to try Minami's menu. That said, I left feeling like I'd rather spend more for items not on the happy hour menu.

Mixed bag. Some dishes like the Hamachi Crudo was quite good. So was the chicken & foie gras gyoza…read morewhich was an interesting take. However, everything else was not great. The wagyu carpaccio had so much sauce and stuff that you couldn't taste the meat anymore. The tuna had a very "fishy" taste, the kind you get when you've left it out too long and it's not fresh. Dessert was average though the ice cream & sorbet were very good, with nice flavours. Service was also mixed. Not bad but also could definitely have been better. The server we had was difficult to get his attention when needed. Restaurant itself is nicely decorated, but gets quite noisy when full.

I made a reservation at Okeya Kyujiro for my partner's 40th birthday, and he had the best time…read more Honestly, it was one of the most memorable omakase experiences I've had in Vancouver. Okeya Kyujiro is a Michelin one-star theatrical omakase restaurant, and when they say theatrical, they mean it! From the moment you're welcomed by smiling ushers in kimono to the closing tea ceremony, every movement feels intentional, precise, and elevated. The ambiance is serene and anticipatory. At the start, guests sit in silence as a black screen conceals the chefs. You see their shadows moving behind it. A bell rings, the screen lifts, and the performance begins. Dinner is a 25+ course experience priced at $325 per person. It's undeniably a splurge, but for a milestone celebration, it feels justified. The menu is seafood-forward, with many ingredients flown in from Japan. Each ingredient is presented before preparation, then carefully assembled and served directly from chef to guest. Courses arrive one by one, never rushed. The service team moves seamlessly in the background, refilling water and attending to drinks (available as an add-on) without disrupting the flow. The finale is a matcha ceremony, whisked in front of you with the same quiet precision that defines the evening. When the final sip is taken, the bell chimes once more, the chefs and staff bow, and the screens close. It was a beautifully choreographed dining experience, perfect for marking a special moment, and one I'd gladly return to for the next celebration.

Service was really amazing with servers explaining each dish and drinks were always topped off…read more Food was good, but maybe this isn't quite my style of omakase compared to the other ones I've tried. This is a more theatrical style so expect louder music and a more theatrical experience (eg one of the servers played the flute for the guests celebrating birthdays). I prefer a more intimidate and interactive style of omakase where you can talk with the chefs. This lunch also felt a little fast in terms of progression of the meal. Some of the dishes were very tasty while others didn't wow us. With drinks, we were quite full despite some reviews saying portion is on the smaller size. Our total was around $500 with drinks for 2 people. A really good experience for omakase, especially if you are looking for a unique experience though not my favourite one I've tried.