The main draw of this place is the creative rolls, quirky decor, and college bar feel. There are a number of rolls that are really neat and incorporate different flavours. A number of the rolls are full tempura, as in the whole rolls is taken and dipped in tempura. Now, this is all fine and dandy for you gluten tolerant folk, but it leaves those of us who can't have gluten with fewer exciting options. I find my choice of rolls here is pretty limited and I'd far rather go to a place closer to home that has more rolls and sashimi selection at a higher quality. I would like to give kudos to the server that I had last time around because she brought me some gluten-free soy sauce/tamari and that made my entire visit. I felt like I was eating sushi like regular people do! read more

This place was my rest choice for my 34th bday. Ya, I totally just gave my age....and what!? :) This is why I love it: Huge variety of yummy, funky named roles. Great prices for drinks and sushi. Bangin atmosphere with a dj on the weekend. Wicked decor, so unreal! What could be better: Service. It was quick and efficient but not much charm. It was a busy sat night in October so I'm sure if was sink or swim for the server. read more

The decor was eccentric, service was good and the sushi portions were small but appetizing nonetheless.

It's interesting when we moved up to Vancouver I thought there would be tons of great sushi places and none we found until we hit up The Eatery! Living in L.A. we were so spoiled by the creativity they put in Sushi! No more looking.. Tons of yummy goodness at The Eatery! I'm back in Heaven! read more

This is one of my favourite spots in Vancouver. Every time my fiance and I come to visit family we always hit up this place. They have funky paper mache art hanging over the ceiling and random pop art that occupies your attention while you wait for your food. I also love how they have Astro Boy decor all over the place. They try to de-man the place by sticking candles in beer bottles. The decor pretty much reflects their menu and staff. Funky, chill and interesting. One of my favourite rolls on the menu is the deep fried Captain Crunch roll. They have a wide selection on creative rolls with cool names. Its tempting to try them all. They have tempura asparagus which I haven't seen before. I've yet to find a place like this in Toronto. If you plan on going don't forget to grab a "Miso Horny" magnet on your out. read more

Miso horny Yummy and creative sushi to satisfy your deepest tempura cravings. The crowds are young students with hipster vibe. match the waitress and decorations inside. as for the food, no complaints, the rolls were good and the hot wings were very hot and delicious. conclusion, the Eatery got both the vibe and the food to make a good get together. read more

The Eatery had a long time reputation for food experiemental Japanese food. I've been there a few times in the past and went again with a group on Tuesday. The group was adventurous and we tried A LOT of rolls, I'm talking about three party trays worth. In the end? Meh, not one single item tasted extraordinary, despite the attempts to make it sound good in the menu. This could be because 1) there are too many better sushi restaurants in the city and I'm spoiled or 2) they rushed the rolls as it was a busy evening. You can definitely taste that the rolls weren't make with care and it just wasn't very tasty at all. The room is nice to look at though. read more

Yummy! I like this place a lot! There's like 100 rolls, and maybe it's not authentic Japanese, but it's not just shit imitation either. It's got it's own style, and it's good. The only downside is the loudness, but that's sort of part of the atmosphere, which includes a giant octopus hanging from the ceiling! Waiters and waittresses themselves are good, but I think they could use a few more. read more

Nowhere in Vancouver will you find as many sushi rolls and combinations of anything and everything sushi related (including a KFC chicken sushi roll - a personal favourite). Prices are brilliant, with each fantastic roll not being more than $7. You even get 25c wings on Saturdays, and different specials everyday. The atmosphere is a little dark, but the vibe its going for is a hipster rock pub with amazing japanese food. And thats exactly what it is, with a live DJ on the weekends, it's a pretty hipster joint. The food comes fast, and service is excellent. However the only drawbacks are, its so good that the line outside the restaurant is half hour wait. And they don't take debit, I have no idea why, they have an atm in store. Maybe it's because their hipster. Either way its great place to eat. read more

The atmosphere is not for everyone, but for a university student looking for a night out, it was great. I went in a group of 22 people and for that size, the service was pretty good. Food took a while but they got the orders and bills all right. Price was reasonable for the amount of sushi. Now onto the sushi - yes, it may have been my first week in Vancouver and I was starving ao I might be a little biased but it was fantastic. My friend and I were lost for words upon eating the first pieces, only widening oue eyes and looking ag each other in a sort of glorious sushi epiphany. Not your traditional Japanese fare but in my opinion the fusion element makes it all the better. I recommend the spicy tofu salad, and if you're committed, the Room for Two plate is absolutely delectable. read more

Cool scene, but wasn't impressed with the food though. Some stuff was great, but overall it was rather average. I do love the idea of their bold combinations of crazy sushi rolls. Maybe we just ordered the wrong items. Regardless, at this price, it was a great deal. The waitress and staff were super friendly, lots of fresh energy and gave off a great vibe. Music was cool, bumpin - but, not too loud. (Though I could see how older folks might not care for the volume.) Almost forgot, a lot of pretty girls here.... read more

FUNKY. FIESTY AND FUN. The Eatery has never failed to disappoint. My companion Aldo and I were first grazed by the intense presence of the eatery in the form of its ear-drum banging music and interesting menu names. So far, we have both tried a wide array (really. like more than 20) of sushi and donburi bowl types. The waitresses are not always on the lookout for your table, but they are indeed friendly and some of them can memorize your order even if you're in a big group (awesome.) The quirky decorations such as a hanging Astroboy, light up Domos and black lights gave it a pub-sushi-bar kind of vibe which is nice if you're into that kind of thing. They also have DJs on Fridays etc, and there was a particular one that played 80s songs that really made us nostalgic. It only made eating the sushi in such an atmosphere even better. Not only do they have funky rolls with cool names, they also have a very great dessert, that is slightly overpriced, but is surely, an intergalactic explosion of deep fried chocolate fusion sweet tooth human beings are bound to enjoy. Every time we leave we are sad that they only take cash and credit, but that's ok, the eatery is worth the $1.50 ATM fee to withdraw cash. Now I know that the next time, my debate with my companion Aldo will be which item of clothing (like G-strings, which they sell in the eatery) to buy, along with our Erotica and Volcano sushi rolls. GO THERE. If you're not boring, you will enjoy it. read more

Love this place. Came for my birthday and had a really great time. Great atmosphere and huge and interesting menu. Deep fried Mars bar for dessert was a win! Can't wait to get back! "Miso love it!" read more

Fun atmosphere for those looking for an experience other than your average sushi / Japanese food cravings. Interesting and delicious rolls but anything of the authentic sort. Can't remember the name (they come up with all these funky names) but the one with papaya, cream cheese, mayo and prosciutto leaves me wanting more - do yourself a favor and try that- you will leave a happier person knowing you have experienced that much more of sushi haven that is Vancouver. Their drinks are just as funky as everything else that is Eatery. read more

The Eatery - Hmmmm - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I've been to The Eatery on a few occasions but I figure after my last trip they warrant a review. First off the food is all excellent. I like that they offer some traditional rolls and options but they also provide some crazy, out there items. I'm a huge fan of the Jalapeno Popper. I also really enjoy The Volcano. When I went, I ordered that. My date ordered the KFC roll and the Edamae which I tried and both were pretty good. We ordered some Saki Bombs (shot of Saki drop shot into a Beer) and they didn't arrive until we had to order them again. I was a bit dissapointed but the waitress was kind enough to show us how it's done with chop sticks! She also was cool and took a photo of the event for us so that was quite nice. All in all it's a great place and it's a lot of fun. As for the decor, I can only find it suitable to quote Vincent Vega: "It's like a Wax Museum with a pulse" read more

A unique, funky, hole in the wall experience. When I walked in, I was sure I had entered a nightclub. The Eatery was fully equipped with black lights, hip decor, and loud speakers blaring top 40 music. After we were seated, I started making my way through the expansive menu selection; it was filled with interesting sushi options (have you had a Drunken Monkey or Electric Banana???) and many other dishes. I started negotiating our sushi splitting terms with my friend. My voice strained in competition with the blaring music. Don't worry though, I won. The food we received was tasty; I'd give it a 4/5. The service wasn't a 4/5 though. And the seating was pretty cramped. I had to restrict my elbow movements as to not accidentally knock out the random guy next to me while on his first date. Overall, the whole experience was interesting. If you decide to eat here, come ready to indulge in interesting food and dance in your seats. read more

The food is great and the decoration looks pretty funny. The waitress gave us a very good derive. She was fast and friendly. Just a minus point, the restaurant is a bit experience and could be refresh by having a small renovation to look a bit cleaner. But in overall it is a good spot to eat fusion food read more

So cool. Everything about this place just made me smile. Loved every minute I was in there. thanks for making my night. Hope to come back soon. Cheers read more

One of my favourite places in Vancouver. The aesthetic of the place is extremely eye-catching and appealing. The vintage decor, neon signs, and dark atmosphere make for a memorable experience that is best when celebrated with a group of people. The sushi rolls are all named in a rather... quirky way. I had a couple vegetarian rolls when I first visited and I thought they were fantastic! Overall, the food is rather tasty, but it a bit more on the pricey side. read more

Love this place. I eat so much food here when I go that I am sure I get funny looks. Everything is good. The room is great. Service is excellent. It's hard not to smile when you eat here. A must see in Kits. read more

This place is great! The portions are huge, me and my bf got one meal between us to start with and that was totally enough, and only $12.50. We ordered the tofu and veggie curry and it came on a huge platter. You can choose the level of spice you want and we got 8, very hot. It was spicy but not overbearing. They have delicious fruity cocktails in mason jars that are supposed to be 3ozs of liquor, but i'm not sure they are. They were around $10 and I liked them but maybe they could go heavier on the alcohol. I really like this place and maybe they just disguised the alcohol taste really well. I checked the website and the mason jar cocktails are $10.95 and you can get them on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. I don't know if it's all cocktails or just the ones that are on offer (on a Thursday that's Sake Margaritas and Mojitos). They have food and drinks deals every day. We had deep fried mars bar with vanilla ice cream for desert and it was really yummy. Pretty rich towards the end, and I don't think I'd be able to eat it on my own. We asked for extra ice cream when we ordered it and I think they gave it to us. The staff were nice and we were promptly seen to once we sat down. The food arrived soon after we ordered it, and the waitress was honest about us being able to share. All round great experience. I really liked this place and would Definitely like to go there again. read more

I was very skeptical of ordering sushi from what seems to be a bar, but it's actually not bad. They have a lot of specialty rolls, but beware. Just because it sounds exotic and unique, doesn't mean it will taste good to you. It may take a few tries to find the exotic rolls you'd like. The big downside for me is that they are loud. And I don't mean 'hard to have a conversation' loud, I mean the night club style where having a conversation is not an option because your ears have been desensitized by the volume of the howling music. It also often tends to be crowded, so I am not a huge fan, of course, if you like the bar scene, then think of this as a pub that added a sushi section. read more

This place is great! Designs are kitschy, service is good, but the food is what I love - the rolls are so creative, and the prices are pretty reasonable. Only complaint is that the music was reallllly loud. Will go back when I get the urge for good sushi again. read more

Pros: Funky decor / atmosphere Yummy sushi, I'm a big fan of their pizza bites, Barbie roll and the S&M roll Love their mojitos Cons: Doesn't accept debit Service is so so so s l o w, waited close to half an hour for my food on more than one occasion, spent 5 minutes waiting to be seated despite the restaurant being empty-staff just walked right by us. read more

Very delicious food for great price !!! I've hardly had such great sushi anywhere else ! Very friendly staff and funny atmosphere. Don't go there if you are sensitive to loud music while having dinner :) otherwise it's a really fun place and as said, their food is amazing !!! read more

The Eatery - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The biggest attraction of this establishment would be the vibes and atmosphere, with lots of retro decor items along with live DJ music on Saturday nights. The food is awesome, whenever I go with my friends we usually get the volcano roll (topped with crab, spicy mayo, and chilli sauce), karage with a side of spicy mayo, and of course more simple rolls like the prawn crunch. They also have cheap wings on Saturday which isn't bad! The only problem I have with this place is that it is constantly busy and trying to get a seat can take a long time. Also, they won't seat you unless everyone in your party is there, even though we had reservations. Just a small setback, but many restaurants are like that, so I can't complain! Also be aware, they do not accept debit, just credit and cash only. Great place for casual dinners and for trying sushi that can be out of the norm for some people! read more

A large variety of sushi . Great place to chill and the ambience is interesting However I wouldn't recommend this place for the quality of food.the sushi is moderate. read more

This is probably my favourite sushi ever. There are so many options that it can get overwhelming. But the vibe in here is amazing, it's glow in the dark! It's always busy as well so I suggest getting there early!! Also my favourite is the San Francisco sushi!!! Grilled salmon on top!! Can't get any better than that read more

Not authentic. Dish names are kind of stereotypical to racist . Don't think this is a great restaurant if you want sushi. More of a western restaurant where you get to experience "exotic cultures" and laugh at them if thats your thing. read more

This is my favorite sushi spot in Vancity. The atmosphere and music is eccentric and fun. If you go the Bob Marley roll is a must have! Great place for a birthday or get together. The menu for food and drinks is massive. So many different things to try and I have'nt been disappointed yet! read more

Amazing food, in a creative space. Couldn't recommend it more! :) Yummm Only concern- it took us a while to be seated- the place is so popular, they run out of tables! read more

We LOVE the sushi at The Eatery and crave it if we don't get there at least once a week! EVERY time we eat there the food is superb, music is off the hook, and the service is mostly always quick. It's not The Eatery's fault if the service might take a bit longer on a Saturday night when every table is filled and there's a line up of 20+ people waiting to get in! People should just chill, have a drink or appy and enjoy each other's company. If you're tring to make it to a movie on time then get to The Eatery earlier or go another night when you're not so rushed...life can be that simple if you plan it. Back to the food, the rolls are fresh, tasty and have delicious sauces, not to mention there are SO MANY different ones to choose from! If you're not a sushi/sashimi fan then there's lots of cooked food as well as some kids' staples like chicken fingers, wings, yam fries, etc. Basically, there's no reason to go hungry or not find anything to please your taste buds at The Eatery. I see there are some very BAD REVIEWS on here. Take those with some skepticism...if it was THAT BAD then why is this restaurant so insanely busy all the time, even during the weekdays? I've been to many other Japanese restaurants (good and bad) throughout Vancouver and have never seen such big line-ups of hungry people willing to wait patiently to get in to a place. Honestly, I hope the people who gave bad reviews don't go back to The Eatery again. That would make the line up move so much faster for all the people who love it there!!! Cheryl L. read more

Just walk into the Eatery and you know you're somewhere different. There's a big octopus on the wall to greet you as you walk in and magnets and shirts that say "miso horny" on them. Very funny and very hipster. This sushi is amazing, and very innovative. Make sure you try the Fat Elvis to start. Keep in mind that this isn't going to be your classic sushi, everything on their menu has some sort of twist on it. You want mango on your sushi? You got it. Beets? Yup. Do you want something basic? Then you're probably better off going somewhere else. I also love getting their mojitos in a big ol' mason jar to go along with my meal. The eatery is a place that I can go with my friends for dinner and we can have a good time and be ourselves. It's very hipster and isn't afraid to be vulgar, though, so don't bring grandma. Expect to be yelling across the table at each other. Don't worry, though, the music is great too. read more

Pros: Fun drinks, funky food, all very delicious. Fun decorations, friendly staff, lots to look at. Cons: Music is too loud, food is a bit pricey for what you get, and there is ALWAYS a wait. (The last one isn't really a "con", just something to be ready for) Regardless, this is one of my favourite places to bring out-of-town friends for an interesting meal! read more

Best Sushi I've had! Lots of vegan and vegetarian options. The decor is awesome and it's a great place to take guests from out of town.

It was my second time at the Eatery, and I just love the cool, funky decorations. I think it would be great if the restaurant moved them around - so there was something new to see every few months or so. That might keep people coming back. My first visit was about six months ago and my friends and I were seated near the bathrooms and the kitchen. This time, the restaurant wasn't very busy, and the server tried to put us in the same not-so-desirable table. It must be something they try with every group - to fill that spot. Not this time, we asked to move to a nice window table that was in the thick of things. The original server who seated us was a bit snarly because we didn't want to sit in her section, but the one for our table was awesome. I'd just helped my friend move, so he was treating me and another friend for the meal. The menu is overwhelming, so we made a quick decision to order a few appies and a couple platters. The sushi wasn't bad - the tuna was really good - the rolls were standard - the pork gyoza pretty yummy. We each ordered one drink. Overall, for around $100 it was an expensive meal for what we ordered. There was a lot of food, but the quality wasn't that great. I guess for the funky atmosphere, it was really great the first time, the second time around the atmosphere lost it's appeal and the sushi became more important. Now that I've been there twice, I don't think I'll go again. Vancouver has so many amazing suchi places, been there, done that. read more

Came here for the first time two years ago during a 6-8h layover on the recommendation of 4-5 different people. I wasn't disappointed at all. No wonder I'm back here on my first day in Vancouver since then! As the first review was in French, I don't feel I'm repeating myself: " The ambiance is everything but what you'd expect in a traditional sushi restaurant! Very funky, colorful and different! I absolutely love it. " Cozy atmosphere with the black lights and neon decorations! Sushi rolls names are very originals! (Such as " Found Nemo "...) And what to say about the Tuna & Salmon Sashimi... exactly how I described it in my first review: " without doubt the most generous pieces I've ever eaten! A pure delight, I'm still thinking about it ". They are exactly how I remembered them: generous portions & melting in the mouth. Can't remember which roll I had the first time, but this time, I took the " San Francisco " roll (avocado & crab topped with torched salmon on top, drizzled with Japanese mayo) : so good!! The 3oz Raspberry Mojito cocktail was also really big & definitely worth 12.50$ (Tuesday special) for sure. This place has delivered to the high expectations once again! It's always a good place to have dinner after a day at Granville Island & a lovely western sunset at Elsje Point & Kitsilano Seawall (or after Granville Island, UBC campus & Wreck beach like I did in 2017). Staff was pretty nice & fun as well! read more

All hype with no substance. The food is fatty and bland. There is either no real flavour or too many flavours rolled into one dish that has no real taste. They do not accept debit for payment, only cash and credit cards. Most inconvenient. So loud you cannot have a dinner conversation and drinks are expensive and watered down, so it's not a club. Too noisy for a bar...this place just does not have anything going for it. With so any pubs, clubs, and sushi restaurants in the area, the best advice is to go somewhere else. read more

I called previously and asked if I could make a reservation for three, for about an hour later. She was a total bimbo on the phone, however. So we got there, and this girl came up to me, I wasn't sure if she worked there or if she was just some random scuzzy girl off the street who decided to approach me. She was dressed a bit too casual (casual is an understatement, frumpy as all hell) and looked underage. It turned out to me the girl who was supposed to seat us. I told the girl at the door that I had a reservation, I told her my name. She looked on the list, and my name wasn't even written down! I was immediately annoyed. I said that I phoned earlier and someone took my name down for the list, why would they not write it down? She retorted by giving me attitude, she said "Its cool" and was snarky and unprofessional and just kinda walked away. I don't need much to have an enjoyable dining experience, as in, I am generally easily amused and not nitpicky, but if one is going to work in the customer service industry, they might as well be pleasant to the customers and not a social failure. Is it really that hard to greet people at the door with a smile and not a condescending tone? Isn't that what they get paid for? Like, I get it, it's a busy place and they are stressed out, but YIKES! Epic fail. -They were playing awful music too loud. Yes, I dig loud music, but not loud crappy music so I can't hear myself think or talk to my friends. -The tables are way too close together, it was awkward. -Dingy, filthy and dark and sticky, I can barely see what I am eating. I wouldn't want to see this place fully lit. I have a feeling it would be disgusting. The only light is coming from black lights, and a random really tall candle in a bottle as a candleholder that my friend almost accidentally tipped over into my face. We eventually said screw it, and moved our only source of light to a different table, which resulted in it being even darker. This place is riddled with hipsters which ruined my dining experience. The only props I give this place is for the creativity of the rolls, and Princess Mononoke being played on the projector screen. As for the food, it was okay, but definitely not worth the price they were asking. It is overrated and I am surprised at how popular its gimmicky nature makes it. If it weren't for the decorations this place would be less than nothing. What a rip off. read more

Enjoying Eatery's food is like a coin toss. eatery definitely has a very cool ambiance. But, then the food and services are a little sketchy at times. I have been delivered a very nice Volcano with a side of yam fries that was cold. That would explain it all pretty much. Though, their service is good all in all. read more