Haven't been to Tojo's in years, and it was great to see that Tojo is still working hard himself. We sat at the bar and went with an omakase-style experience--just told him what we liked and let him create for us. The Hokkaido scallops were incredibly fresh, and I loved every dish that featured them. The sashimi was also excellent. The only thing I didn't enjoy as much was the hand roll--the filling was a bit too crunchy for my preference. Overall, it's still a go-to spot for food and drinks. And it's a restaurant with huge space, So good for any party size read more

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Overall: A // 5 stars Being a pioneer of the california roll, Chef Tojo's restaurant is one that I was eager to visit on my trip to Vancouver. Just as revolutionary as that roll was at the time, their seasonal omakase menu also featured a selection of innovative takes that matched that curiosity, but is perhaps underappreciated. The staff are incredibly friendly and knowledgable in their craft, and I had an exceptional time interacting and learning from the meal. It is quite rare that a satisfying meal can double as a culinary lesson; highly recommend the visit. (Kagoshima: B) - Perplexing medicinal cocktail, not in an unpleasant way; it balances a bright and citrusy earl grey syrup with a herbaciously forward dill note. I wish the presentation matched in complexion. (Albacore Poke: B) - Unfortunately, Albacore is not an exciting fish and this dish followed suit. Their wasabi has a fresh intensity that's impressive, but otherwise the pairing is just a standard soy, sesame, and scallion. (Tempura: A+) - This dish highlighted the expert craftsmanship of Tojo's. Each piece is using a non-traditional ingredient, with corn, bell pepper, zucchini, and squash blossom filled with fish paste. They are all tender crisp, with a delicate sweetness, and no residual oil taste on the palette. (Salmon Salad: A+) - Very innovative dish that blends multiple fruits, greens, and fish together harmoniously, with every bite being a unique combo. The mustard miso in particular was such a smart sauce combo that pairs spiciness and saline perfectly together. (Grilled Itoyori: A) - For a firm white fish, I am incredibly impressed by the cook of the fish being super moist and juicy. This is also the most pleasant iteration of the morel I've had. Very clean dish. (Negitoro: A) - Best iteration of the negitoro I've had; the ultra-fattiness is luscious here, and there's enough scallion and wasabi to balance it out. (Spot Prawn: B) - Sweet and fresh prawn, but felt like it was missing an elevated touch. (Sockeye Salmon: C) - Not a piece to my liking; I feel like this fish does not exemplify in any way and does not highlight the deep sushi expertise of the team. (Hokkaido Scallop: B) - Also impressively sweet and luscious quality fish, but also felt like it was missing an element to wow. (Kanpachi: A) - Amberjack is usually on the leaner side so I was super surprised by the buttery texture of this piece which maintains firmness compared to Hamachi, which makes it that much more delicious. (Matcha Pudding: A) - Presentation is a bit dated, but the techniques are not; from the ice cream to the pudding, both were silkenly smooth. Ripe peaches added a fresh sweetness that was well balanced from the earthy matcha. Food: +1 Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: +1 Menu: +2 Insta/Yelp/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats read more

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Overpriced average sushi waiter made a mistake on my order gave us 3 temaki scallop cones instead of 2,the one should of been a ungi eel one. The waiter came back apologized and said that the extra scallop cone is on them as it was there mistake also bought the missing eel cone shortly afterwards. I thought nothing of it till the bill came and was shocked to see that they charged me for it rather than make a fuss over it I kept quiet. The restaurant was more than half empty on a Sunday evening which surprised me somewhat due to the restaurant's reputation as a high end sushi destination. I've always wanted to try Tojos so I went there for a birthday celebration dinner they wish me a happy birthday at the time of arrival and that was the extent of it I did here a neighbouring table got sung Happy Birthday by the staff I was sort of expecting the same treatment at the end of meal but it never happened. I have lived in Vancouver all my life and there is no shot of sushi the city and I have been to my fare share on plenty of good ones for the fraction of the price. I get that you're also paying for other aspects when dining out like ambience and service but for a sushi restaurant it all comes down to the food. Like I said over priced for average sushi from a celebrity chef needless to say my years of waiting to eat there' was a disappointment read more

Tojo's - Ungi cone - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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This OG sushi has been on the bucket list to try for several years and finally went when I had family in town last summer. We ordered the tuna tataki, had to try the Tojo roll, aka famous California roll since Tojo San invented it (who we were lucky to meet thanks to our kind waiter Bill as he was working in the open kitchen). We also had their salmon temaki hand roll and the scallop & asparagus temaki, both delicious. The quality of the fish is not comparable as they fly it in fresh several times in a week. I wish I had gone earlier as it lived up to the hype. We went for an early dinner and the restaurant was pretty empty even though more tables came in as the evening progressed. Got to take pictures with the famous chef Tojo San which was a brilliant way to end a memorable meal. Also went to his movie screening of The Chef & Daruma last year on the origin of his restaurant and life in Japan and was sitting in the same row next to him & his PR team. read more

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Came here to celebrate my son's birthday. Restaurant is very spacious with lots of seating area, cubicle seating around the walls with the Omakase bar rightfully situated in the middle. Restaurant is clean and well lit. We ordered the Seasonal Omakase and some a la carte dishes. Seafood were very fresh. Staff were very knowledgeable of the dishes and spent time to tell us how to eat - with or without soy sauce, which nigiri sushi to enjoy first (less fatty ones like amaebi and flounder) then indulge in the fatty pieces. It was an enjoyable night tasting very very good food. read more

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Phenomenal meal at tojo's. So glad that we came here at a friend's recommendation. We ordered seasonal omakase for one person and a la carte for the other one. I like this approach so you could try a wider range of items on the menu. The seasonal omakase was fantastic. I really loved the tuna tartaki, nigiri (The fish quality was exceptional), tempura, smoked salmon & octopus with pickled vegetables, black sesame panna cotta (light and flavorful). On the other hand, the hot dishes was solid but not as good as I expected. Both the halibut cheek + scallop dish and the sable fish dish were on the bland side. For the a la carte, our favorites were: - wakame salad; just enough vinegar to make the ingredients flourish with killing one's pallette. - gyu sashi - tender tenderloin with light sauce - nigiri: unusual ones some of which I had for the first time. All are exceptional I preferred the tuna tataki over tojo's tuna. The latter one was a little bit too salty on its own - it tastes more like shoyu poke fish. If you order this dish, order some rice to go with it ( which is exceptional btw). Also I ordered a kitsune gimlet (yuzu gin cocktail) - the best cocktail that I had in the past two years. Highly recommend if you like citrus and yuzu and don't like your cocktail too sweet or spirit forward. read more

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Price/quality (3/4): Ordered some rolls, including their signature Tojo Roll. That's their version of the California Roll, which Chef Tojo invented. While the Tojo Roll really was a cut above pretty much all the other California Rolls in the city, other rolls aren't necessarily as impressive, though they're all expensive. Service (1/1): Service was friendly and efficient. Then again, we did come here when the restaurant was mostly empty. Would I come here again: Yes read more

Tojo's - Great Canadian Roll and Tojo Roll - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Came here for a mid week fine dining experience and had the omakase. Each dish were meticulously put together. Tuna Tataki - Tojo's signature Tempura - a nice starter Black cod with burdock, mushroom, asparagus - wrapped in parchment paper, baked to perfection. I love burdock and the accompaniment compliment this dish very well. Halibut cheek + scallop + eggplant, asparagus - my favourite dish that evening. Love the eggplant, so flavourful and the halibut cheek was perfect in flavour and so moist. Assorted Nigiri - beautifully presented. Mochi green tea ice cream and cream brulee - this was yummy Sake read more

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Did the seasonal omakase at 6pm on a Thursday. Tojo himself greeted and said goodbye to every guest. Quiet by design, very respectful servers. You can say what you don't like and they will adjust the omakase (for me, snapper). 6 courses. Ours was: marinated tuna-10/10, tempura 4/10, mustard yuzu and smoked salmon salad 10/10, crunchy breaded snapper with small vegetable pairings 6/10 very fishy, sashimi with a seasonal prawn 9/10, matcha creme brûlée with fruit 8/10. We were both full at the end tho two of our courses were very lackluster for $120 each. Definitely worth a try if you can afford it =] read more

Hidekazu Tojo the inventor of Inside out sushi roll aka California roll. The food is always excellent. My favourite is the golden roll and baked oyster's , dessert of the day. My husband met Tojo San when he was 13 years old and I met him in 1992. Until now we go to his restaurant in every special occasion. Service is always pleasant and knowledgeable of the food. They will greet you with a smile. I always make homemade cake for Tojo San birthday in February 8. We always have photo taken with him every time we go there. Domo Arigato! Tojo San read more

Tojo's - one of my favourite, Golden roll. - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I'm so jealous Vancouver!! You have a gem of a sushi chef. My mouth is watering from remembering my omakase experience. Staff is so attentive and described in such detail what each dish consisted of. Tojo-san is such a humble gentleman with a remarkable talent. read more

We came here for my boyfriend's birthday and came during their cocktail hour. We ordered some cocktails to start - I had Tojo's Milk Punch which was exactly what I wanted. It was sweet, not too boozy, and yes it looked milky! My boyfriend got the Salaryman which was which had a heavy whisky flavour and definitely for those who like a strong drink. Both fit our palettes We ended up ordering various items from their cocktail hour including their citrus and sea salt wings, pacific salmon battera sushi, Great Pacific Roll, Tojo's tuna, and tuna tataki. The fish we ate here was deliciously heavenly. We really enjoyed Tojo's Tuna (not marinated in any soya sauce!!) and so delicious, the tuna tataki we had similar sentiments. We were so impressed with the freshness and recommend to eat fish that is stand alone and not with rice! While they were unique and definitely filling, the pacific salmon battera and great pacific roll weren't mindblowing but definitely satisfying. The battera was unique because it was in house smoked (not sure if many places can claim that), but I was really craving more sashimi like bites! The wings were really good so definitely try them out when you are in. The space was really beautiful and the service was great! Would recommend for a special event or if you have guests in town. Glad to say I've been able to try this iconic Vancouver restaurant. read more

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Came here on Valentine's Day and ordered the course set menu. we sat at the bar and service was great, very prompt and friendly. I would say the ambiance was a bit of a dated feel and lights are very bright in there. Besides the "vibes" and ambiance aside, food was very very good. It was my first time and husbands second time. Very fresh, quick and each dish was prepared well. read more

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We ordered the Seasonal Omakase which included 5 courses + dessert. Every dish was beautifully executed. Here's what we had: - Tuna Sashimi - excellent. My friend drank the sauce. Server said he does that too :D - Assorted tempura - light batter, perfect; fresh flavourful prawn. - Smoked salmon & octopus salad with yuzu dressing - I don't usually love smoked salmon or octopus, but these are super tasty both in texture and flavour! - Sable fish soup with asparagus and burdock - SO flavourful - A flight of nigiri - fresh fish with shiso and wasabi embedded inside - yummmm - Black sesame panna cotta topped with fruits I would say the soup and the nigiri are the most memorable, but really each course was fantastic. The staff was fabulous too! Very friendly and not pretentious at all. Our server sang the loudest birthday song to my friend and it made us laugh. read more

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the food was great but the service is not good. the waiters are nice but they disappear and it took me 2 hours to get the right order of food. if you have patience then you will enjoy eating here. read more

Tojo's was an unexpected delight! The food was expertly prepared, the fish was extremely fresh and the service was excellent. I think the fact that I speak Japanese made the servers much more relaxed and Chef Tojo even came to chat with me as we are from the same part of Japan. However, the Golden Roll and the sashimi did not need any translation to appreciate and enjoy! We ordered tempura to test the kitchen for cooked items and it came out perfectly battered and crispy. The best shrimp tempura ever! I would definitely return for the Omakase meal when I return to Vancouver. Thank you Chef Tojo for a delightful meal! read more

If you are a seafood crazy lover then you must not miss this place. Though expensive but worth enjoying dishes prepared by one of the best japanese chefs in the city. My friend took me here who himself is a vegetarian but he wanted me to experience it without realizing that i barely eat seafood except prawns. Their whole seating capacity is quite huge and mix of bar, booths, dinning tables and high tables with couches. Marvellously laid open kitchen where the chefs along with head chef prepare your sushi or ur special dish for you. Drinks menu has everything but most interesting was desert sake which tasted sweet and had less alcohol or not enough to hit you. We didn't eat anything outstanding as we sticked to vegetarian food except wagyu n let me tell u , it was amazing. It was so soft and chewable, full of flavours and immensely pleasable to tastebuds. The best and most commendable was their hygiene conscious staff. All members from chefs to servers were wearing double masks, gloves and maintaining the distance between tables . Overall a good experience. read more

Tojo's - Welcome plate - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This place was great! Tojo was the creator of the California roll for those who don't know. We came here on a Thursday night and sat up at the bar with the chef. He created a special gluten free course for me and was very accommodating. They even had gluten free soy sauce. The quality of the fish was outstanding. Everything was fresh and in season. I was highly impressed with the presentation and the taste of everything. The portion sizes are small, but we'll worth it. Will definitely be returning when I'm in town again! read more

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I have never had better sushi or food in my life and most likely I never will. The service was educational and kind, the ambience was spectacular and the food, the Sake flight, the dessert were all of the highest quality and standards. I'm sorry that I will never have better food than this, but happy that I had it. read more

Tojo's - A5 Wagyu beef. Morel mushroom. Green onion. Ardent love. - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

M and I ate at Tojo's back in April. We almost cancelled our reservation due to time constraints, but I'm so glad we didn't. Easily the best sashimi we've had in a long time. The salmon was so fresh, it melts in your mouth like a mint strip. A must-stop for any sushi lovers who are visiting Vancouver. read more

Tojo's - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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We have never been to Tojo's but it turns out the restaurant has been around 13 years! It was our first time as we wanted to pick a nice omakase place for a celebration. The parking was mostly street parking. The interior of the restaurant was gorgeous. We would rarely find a restaurant of this size in Japan but it was definitely very Japanese feel. You have a choice of sitting at the sushi bar (but you have to order the omakase menu) or sitting in one of the tables. We chose to sit at a table because we weren't familiar with the bar experience. We ended up ordering the chefs special menu omakase for one of us and the other ordered a wagyu dinner. We were sharing everything. To accompany the meal we had ordered a beer and a sake. They ask you what you like and dislike so I asked for no Saba (mackerel) but wanted mirugai (geoduck) and Uni (sea urchin). The first round of food was sashimi. It was some of the freshest fish I have ever had. Comparative to the fish in Tsukiji. I also had one of my favourite. Chu toro. The next course was tempura. The batter was very fine (unlike some of the run of the mill stuff). There were crab legs, fish, yam and pumpkin. This was followed by a seafood stuffed mushroom. Next were salads. One was seaweed and mixed veg while the other was served in a crab shell - with fresh crab meat and apple/mango. There was also a side of oysters on the plate. Next we had seared fish carpaccio. This was probably our least favourite (but it was tasty). I would have preferred the blue fin tuna as sashimi. The wagyu cubes finally came with a bowl of rice. The meat literally melts in your mouth. The rice was perfectly seasoned so I really wanted to finish it. There was also a sable fish on a soup. That was really good texture but not the best part of the night. The special menu then came with a lobster cone (AMAZING) and assorted nigiri sushi. The sushi was one of the best assortments I had. There was a ikura, mirugai, uni, ebi and an anago (seawater eel). Finally dessert was a green tea ice cream with a creme brûlée; a sesame panna cotta with vanilla ice cream. Both absolutely delicious. The service was over the top. We really enjoyed the meal. To the point that we got pictures down with the chef (Chef Tojo himself)!! read more

Tojo's - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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The service, chefs and food were top notch! It was an experience, we got the course tasting. It was a nice mix and served at a great pace. Highly recommend read more

Worst " cocktail hour " . Ever . Sign outside says 4 - 6 pm but when we got in at 5:40 we were told last order was 5:30 ! Whaaat ? ! If you're closing shop at 6 I'd totally accept that arrangement but you're not so that to me is false-advertising . To add insult to injury the waitress said rightaway " it's ok if you want to leave " . Wow . How's that for customer service eh ? But in the face of borderline arrogance and rudeness we should always strive to respond with patience and politeness so we stayed and we ordered . Yes we did catch a glimpse of Tojo-san in the kitchen but our overall feeling regarding the whole experience can be summed up below . . . read more

Tojo's - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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It was amazing to meet Tojo! He was so kind and he even had me come up to have FaceTime my father so he could talk with him. Great man, great restaurant and amazing food. He is the inventor who created the California Roll and many others. read more

We stopped in for the Seasonal Omakase menu. Very nice presentations of sashimi, tempura, and cooked fish and a nigiri course. 6 courses including the dessert course. It's nice to leave the choosing up to someone else for a change. read more

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I have had my fair share of sushi from a variety of major cities, and I have had several omakase experiences. I can honestly say Tojo's was one of the best with excellent service, beautifully curated plating, great selection of Japanese alcohols, and a stunning compilation of flavors. Our waitstaff was incredible - constantly refilling our tea, clearing plates as soon as we were done but not a moment before, explaining each dish, throwing in some free drinks since we were celebrating, and the pacing of the meal was appropriate. We got the six-course omakase, which was more like eight courses, and we left feeling stuffed. The kitchen was accommodating of our preferences, as I don't eat mackerel and my fiance doesn't eat shrimp. The pictures of each course are worth more than my words, but I think the price for what you're getting is very fair. Chef Tojo is excellent at what he does and certainly does not lack in creativity - there's a reason he has been in this business for over 30 years. I highly recommend making a trip here for a special occasion or if you're in the mood to treat yourself. read more

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Omakase is something that's been on my food bucket list for quite some time and what better place to have this unique experience than at Tojo's. The luckiest part of this all was that Tojo himself was the sushi chef that served my whole meal! He was so meticulous and an amazing listener. During one of the many courses, I whispered to my co-diner that I loved yuzu (because it was in my drink), the next thing I knew a fish dish with yuzu was right in front of me. When I thought Tojo was focused on his craft of creating the meal at hand, he was multi-tasking and listening to my heart's desire. Tojo was very funny, humble, personable and down to earth; telling us all the stories and talking to us about Japanese cuisine. This experience was a once in a lifetime thing; unless you live in Vancouver, then you can maybe be lucky enough to catch him at a down time and get this all star treatment. However, the food at Tojo's was amazing. You can get spot prawns even if they're out of season at most places. There is a roll wrapped with egg that has the perfect balance of sweetness. The tempura is lightly battered with a wonderful sauce. The sushi is the freshest in the city and the dishes come out Michelin star quality. The staff is very friendly and super attentive. The location on the outside looks to be small but once you walk through those doors, a beautiful magnificent dining room awaits you. If you're a sushi fan then Tojo's is the place to go! read more

Tojo's - Golden Roll - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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This is one of my favourite places for Japanese food. I come here at least once every 3 months. Food is always fresh, service is attentive and spacious and formal dining area. I must agree with many who say it's pricy but Tojo's is a celebrity chef and many things on the menu is unique and invented by him, eg California roll. I recommend their specialty rolls, wagyu beef and uni and geo duck sashimi. Great place for entertaining and I have bumped into some celebrities while dining here! read more

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My personal favourite restaurant. The food is perfectly prepared and fresh. Our waiter was very nice and the ambiance was calm and nice. A bit expensive but worth it to go for a special occasion. read more

Covid doesn't affect their great quality and attentive service. We are very satisfied at both dine in or take out experience. read more

Tojo's - Family-friendly set :) - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The omakase was ok, but not worth it at $120 pp. It's a well rounded meal but definitely not worth it compared to many other Japanese restaurants around the city. Course 1: blue fin wrapped inside napa cabbage. Course 2: tempura: cauliflower, mashed up shrimp inside zucchini blossom, sweet potato Course 3: smoked salmon salad Course 4: roe crusted seabream Course 5: sablefish wrapped around burdock, mushrooms, mango, asparagus Course 6: lobster avocado handroll Course 7: sushi: seabream, yellowtail, blue fin tuna, local tuna, spot prawn Course 8: dessert: green tea creme brulee If I return, I'll just be ordering their sashimi varieties and rolls. I saw some being served around me and they looked much better than what I was having. Our drinks were alright. He loved his Japanese rice beer which you can only order in restaurants or from private liquid stores that carried the brand. I enjoyed my lychee orchid cocktail, which was basically soho and blue curacao - very sweet. My bf and I also definitely got sick after the meal. We both ended up in our bathrooms all night afterwards :( Service was what saves this review from being a 2 star. The server helping us was very welcoming, sweet, and informative. She explained the menu and what were the specials in detail. read more

Tojo's - 6 course omakase $120 - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

After dining here for my belated birthday, I could finally understand the hype around Tojo's and I can honestly say that their food is authentic Japanese cuisine. I used to live in Japan so I have extremely high standards when it comes to traditional sushi and fresh sashimi. The bluefin tuna (hon-maguro) sashimi here tasted extremely fresh and had the melt-in-your mouth quality that most North American restaurants cannot achieve. The secret behind their outstanding quality is that they actually order shipments of seafood from Japan every single week in order to keep a supply of fresh fish. Their unagi was extremely delicious and actually tasted like the eel that you can eat in Japan! Tojo's is definitely a restaurant which you would go to for a special occasion because their prices are quite high (many people choose the $120 omakase course meal, where the chef decides for you) and could easily reach a few hundred dollars per person if you add on alcohol! I feel that their prices are definitely way too high, so I deducted a star after much contemplation. If I feel that my money would be better spent at Miku, as their food quality is also superb as well as their amazing location. The staff here are extremely friendly and knowledgeable, being able to name each fish and its origin. Even though the restaurant was very busy, there were more than enough staff to wait on each table so our teapots were filled frequently and our plates were changed nearly every single course. For my birthday, they actually gave me two complimentary desserts (Green Tea Brûlée & Black Sesame Panna Cotta) and their staff sang the "Happy Birthday" song at our table! It was a bit embarrassing but it was great how they decided to add that personal touch to finish off our meal. read more

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Incredible as always. Tojo is master sushi chef who is named among the top Japanese chefs in the world. Do the omakase at the sushi bar but beware it is very pricey. Tip: you can go past the planned omakase if you want more. I asked them to keep sending food and they kept making new creations for me to try. read more

Best sushi ive had. Everything is fresh and clean. Little bit pricey but the food quality is amazing. Also get the yuzu gimlet.

Excellent Japanese restaurant. Not only is the food excellent but it has beautiful atmosphere. We always order Omakase which means the chef decides what to send out for your meal. I have tried some really wild dishes I would have never dreamed of ordering. All of it delicious! On the rare occasion that I choose my own dish, I always order the sable fish soup which comes wrapped like a present. My favourite is definitely sitting at the bar and pairing the bites with equally interesting drinks. read more

This place is a has been that once was. Food was average with a few decent courses but in end we felt ripped off. $230 each for Omakase for 4 people and wish I just ordered from local sushi restaurant for $50 per person. Best part of dinner was off key waiter who sang happy birthday to whoever mentioned it was their "birthday". Sad to say I don't believe they will be around for much longer if this is how they choose to operate. Antony Bordain was all over walls but they can only surf their old waves fir so long. Hard pass next time we are in town. read more

I was struggled where to go for our wood wedding anniversary dinner and thought any outstanding Japanese restaurant we never been to. Since Tojo's moved to new location, I saw a lot of positive and negative reviews. Therefore, I really hesitated to check it out but I picked it to celebrate our special night. Based on other reviews, I agreed Tojo's is most expensive Japanese restaurant in town. When I walked into the restaurant, I found the ambiance pretty upscale but relax. The service was great and friendly. Our waitress recommended the chef special and some other features to us that I would love to order it. Tai - Tai is considered a special variety of fish (sea beam) it tasted top notch fresh but I would expect a bit more fancy presentation of entire fish. Hamachi - Yellowtail tasted fresh and delicious. Mirugai - Geoduck was sweet and crunchy. Gyu - Beef sashimi (organic beef) with chill and ponzu sauce, it's much more beef flavor than regular beef! Celebration 2010 Roll - Inside-out roll with crab, pineapple, asparagus with tuna, wild Pacific salmon, red snapper, spinach and egg on top. Honestly, this roll was steep but I haven't had such sushi rice for a long time. I would say they are using the best sushi and good sushi vinegar to make the roll, worth for $26? Hmm... Sablefish - it perfectly cooked and with fresh ingredients Desserts - Green tea crème brûlée and black sesame panna cotta was fantastic. Tojo's is good restaurant with great foods, however the reputation and the price range just not equally match compare with 10 years ago! read more

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My date and I were extremly excited to dine at Tojo's and were we utterly surprised at the lack of attention to details. They had first forgotten our cocktails and served us food and to then forgot what we ordered. We had to remind them twice. We had ordered the Hamachi Collar and in typical fashion if you provide the shaved radish you pair it with a ponzu dipping sauce, not only did the waiter say we are wrong said it in a condescending way like we have never been to a Japanese Restaurant before. Overall the food was below average. Their most notable creation was the BC Roll and they told is it was sold out?!. Amazes me. Sadly this is one of my worse Japanese dinning experiences in Vancouver. read more

Tojo's - Hamachi collar - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

5 stars. The cocktails and the ambiance first rate. The sashimi was served on a glorious block of ice, a real show stopper. I wish I could dine there every night, but I certainly will be back. read more

Being a regular viewer of the Travel Channel, this restaurant instantly is one on my list as things to do/try while in Vancouver BC. It looks like a small spot on the outside having just a regular push/pull glass door but once you get inside, you will be greeted by classy interiors and friendly staff. We easily spotted Mr. Tojo himself at the sushi bar who graciously posed for a photo op with our family. It seems that he acknowledges tourists like us . Now the food... We had a mix of hot dish and sushi rolls - and the freshness and quality is impeccable. It is very pricey but you get the bang for your (Canadian) buck. It was a joy coming to this restaurant. Definitely an item to scratch off my bucket list. read more

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