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    The General Public

    3.4 (190 reviews)
    Closed 4:30 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Happy hour specials

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    Barry W.

    One-line review: Very, very good. We came for the heated patio option and returned repeatedly. It was great. We tried a variety of food items -- chicken katsu curry, chirashi, chicken wings, scallops, and more -- and all of it was well-executed and tasty. The value here was excellent -- a big plus in my book. Service ranged from good to excellent. We were well-cared for on every visit. Parking was free in the neighbourhood or very reasonable at the meters. Bottom line: We really enjoyed this place and highly recommend it.

    The Yoko (front) & Popeye Roll (back)
    Dana S.

    Just looking at it from the outside, I always thought the aesthetic of this place was kind of garish, which put me off from visiting, but my friend lives nearby and recommended it for a big group of us, and when I actually was made to go in and give it a chance, I thought the look was actually genuinely eccentric in kind of a fun way. And they were able to seat a party of 8 immediately on Sunday night which was great. They have so many rolls it was hard to choose, but I ended up going with the Popeye Roll and the Yoko, two veggie rolls. The Popeye was basically gomaae in sushi form and as a gomaae fan I really enjoyed this. Unusual but simple. The Yoko had a lot more going on but was also really good. I liked this because it had lots of layers of flavour which is sometimes hard to find with vegetarian sushi (at least at places that aren't specialized). The house rolls (6-8 pieces) come at a pretty good price! The veggie rolls are all under $10 and the non-veg are all in the $8.5-$11.5 range. Basic rolls are even cheaper, the oshi are all $15. The entrees are also a great deal, everything is under $20 with most plates being around $15. I ended up getting a cocktail too, the Coco Colada. Definitely could have used more rum, just from a flavour standpoint to cut the sweetness of all the juice, although I didn't get as much of an effect as I usually do when I drink so I doubt there was a full 2oz in there. Our waitress was good. Friendly enough and attentive without being overbearing. It seemed like they mostly brought the dishes out as they were ready, so there was some staggering. Maybe that's just part of the deal when you go out as a group of 8, but one person ordered donburi and it didn't come out until everyone else was done or almost done so I felt a little bad for him.

    a bowl of soup and a bowl of soup
    Allison K.

    I'm giving a solid three stars for The General Public. A few things are preventing me from giving this place a higher star review: #1 As an avid crafter, I appreciate the work that went into the busy decor. However as the evening went on and the natural light started to dim, the black light lamps kicked in and my eyes started going berserk from all the different colours turning into neon shades. Instant headache. The music was a tad on the loud side. I had to ask my daughter to repeat herself often #2 Service was friendly but slow. #3 the food took a very long time to arrive. To balance my review, here are three great things: #1 the food was delicious #2 the ambiance was chill and relaxed #3 the restaurant was clean including washrooms. I've never been to a Japanese style pub before. Definitely a new experience for me. Will we go back? Probably not. We went tonight because we were craving Japanese food and they were the only Japanese place that offered dine-in.

    Kelven W.

    We've driven by here a few times and it looked like a pub. What we thought was a bit weird was that there's a sushi roll sign hanging outside of it. That struck us as very odd so we finally decided to give this a shot. It definitely felt like a dark pub with lots of eclectic decorations all over the place. They presented us the menu and lo & behold, it was a sushi menu. Lots of drinks to also order but we stuck to the food. There seemed to be a never ending list of options for sushi (seriously!) and a pretty creative names for most. We decided on the Barbie roll, dragon roll, Godzilla and the Main. All of them were quite good and fresh. They definitely pride themselves on making it a unique experience and enjoyed the food. Definitely come here for a funky fresh sushi event and get your drink on (if that's what you want).

    Lychee mojito mason jar, soooooooo delicious and refreshing
    Diane R.

    Cool atmosphere, delicious drinks, yummy food and great service! The ring of fire platter was all so delicious and great to share with 2 (or 3) people, 2 of us had the equivalent of 1 roll leftover. Not pictured but also DELICIOUS was the Fat Elvis, definitely a fun place to go out for some tasty eats

    perfection
    Chelsea A.

    CAN WE BRAGGGGG ABOUT THIS PLACE FOR A SECOND. After you find parking its all uphill from there. The decor of this place is DECENT. It is unique and adds to your visit immediately. Then the servers look comfortable, they can dress their speed so they add to the ambience. Our server was named Sabrina and she did a great job explaining the menu and attending to our party of 5. Miso soup always a must, and I got some drink that came in a mason jar that was perfect, as well as some chocolatey kinda shot I loved... Prices are reasonable and I was definitely in my happy place! I was visiting Vancouver from DC and this definitely add to my trip. Thank you all!

    Becky M.

    I enjoyed my experience here. It's very visually stimulating as they have bright art creations hanging all over the room. They also have a large movie screen on which they display films and have a cool tiki style bar. I always liked the Eatery in Kits, so I was happy to hear its sister restaurant was on Main St. To be honest, I thought I'd be more blown away by their sushi creations, but I think I just need to try more of them. I only had two rolls - the S&M roll and the crunchy spicy tuna. I'll definitely be back to try more of their rolls. I like that you can order platters to share; I think that's the best way to try many rolls at once. They also have interesting bowls of fish & rice as well as several vegetarian options. I like the local beer they have on tap. I had Driftwood's Fat Tug IPA; that's a go-to for me whenever I'm at a restaurant that serves it. There are also several other options for drinks.

    Leena S.

    Being a vegetarian, and loving sushi can be very difficult. However, with the general publics vegetarian options - it makes it SO much easier! I am very happy with the menu, so much to choose from they definitely can accomodate vegan/vegetarians! Great vibes inside, well decorated, great spot for large groups, good patio. Cant wait to come back and explore more items on the menu!

    Andrew S.

    For the longest time, I thought this place was a pub since people on the patio have caesars, sangria, beer, etc. My friends asked if I wanted #sushi and I said 'sure'. They also originally thought this place was a pub but said it's sushi. It's like The Eatery so inside has hanging displays made up of toys put together into bigger objects like gun. Also you may get the 'hot girl discount' when you come with some girls. Would it be bad if you come with some girls and don't get the discount? Got the lychee mojito. It was really good, had lots of mint. We ordered a bunch of rolls and appetizers. The aburi was good and somewhat melts in the mouth. The 'finding nemo' us like the spider roll. The 'roe money roe problems' was pretty good. I would come back and try their other items.

    Issabelle F.

    2 main reasons you should visit The General: 1) Cool AF vibes. Dark lighting, neon furniture, UV lights, cool decor made out of toys, and old movies on their large tv screens. This place screams trendy the minute you walk in. 2) The delicious, delicious, delicious, sushi. If you're a fan of authentic, simple, plain sushi... then skip this place, because it is not for you. But if you're a fan of sushi that's deep fried, unhealthy, and covered in sauce (like me), then you need to come here ASAP. Just a few things I've tried and loved: + Miso Soup + The Berkeley + Jalapeno Popper Roll + Green Hornet + X Rated + Dragon Roll + Red Ninja + Devil's Tail But real talk, I think I could eat everything on their menu and be happy. Choosing something to eat from this menu was a struggle. I'd recommend bringing a small group along with you and ordering 6-7 rolls and splitting them all between your group. It'll be more than enough. Honestly, this spot is like the cooler older sibling of other sushi restaurants in the city. I can't believe how long I've gone without checking it out. Now that this place is on my radar, I will definitely be back more often than not. The General is also the sister restaurant of The Eatery in Kits. I have yet to visit, but if it's anything as good as The General, then I know I'm going to love it just as much.

    Funky atmosphere.
    Tammy C.

    This is my second time here. I came back for the spicy tofu agadashi. The first time I met friends on Sunday night. I had heard people talking about this place already and was happy my friends suggested it. The spicy tofu agadashi is so yummy. I had suggested we share, but my friends said oh no, you won't want to share it. They were so right but loved it. This is a bustling restaurant and very hip. The service was excellent and everything was amazing. My server on this visit went above and beyond. I was so Jonesing for the tofu agadashi that I arrived just before opening. She was kind enough to see me and let me in. Her name is Holly and she's been wonderful. All the staff seem wonderful

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    A mid sushi spot, I feel the music is always too loud esp when theres a DJ/show theyre playing.

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    Love the eclectic decor here. Had the Ebi Mayo, the baked San Francisco sushi and the Sailor Moon cocktail. Everything was delicious!

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    Holy fuck this place has awful service. We were there 25 min before we got our drinks and over an hour before the food came.

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