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    Toshi Sushi

    4.2 (473 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
    Closed 4:30 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Suzanna L.

    I found this place during my online search for fresh and not crazy expensive sushi in Vancouver. There was about a 20 minute wait, as the place is quite small apparently popular. The wait was worth it, as the fish were fresh and relatively affordable for sushi and nigiri. The sweet shrimp were on the smaller side but I suppose that's expected for the price. Staff were also pleasant.

    Lucy L.

    Toshi Sushi is a no-frills Japanese restaurant known for its fresh fish. We visited on a Wednesday evening after work. The place was packed, and we waited about 30 minutes for a table. We ordered the Spicy Combo (spicy tuna roll and spicy scallop roll), Philadelphia Roll, BBQ Sea Eel, Gindara (miso-baked black cod), Box Sushi, Fig & Yogurt Ice Cream, and Yuzu Green Apple Ice Cream. The miso-baked black cod was the star of the night--tender, buttery, and full of umami. A must-try. The BBQ sea eel, one of their specials, was also excellent. Both house-made ice creams were smooth and flavorful. I especially enjoyed the natural fig, while the Yuzu Green Apple was more like a sorbet with a bold sour citrus kick--perfect for fans of tart desserts. Everything else we tried was decent, though slightly overpriced compared to other sushi spots. Food: 4/5 Price: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Atmosphere: 4/5 Parking: Limited street parking - arrive early Would I return? Yes, especially for the cod and ice cream! Pro Tip: Their specials change weekly based on what's fresh, so you can count on top-quality seafood. But quantities are limited each day--order them early before they sell out!

    Cathy K.

    Very small authentic Japanese restaurant that always have massive lineups. Daily special fish flown in from Japan are always great to get. Sashimi was fresh and delicious. The rolls are very good similar to Tojo's. I like the sushi rolls they don't use a lot of rice just quality ingredients. Arrive early to avoid disappointment usually they stop taking waitlist early when there's full house and daily special always sell out.

    Christopher H.

    A small sushi joint off Main and 16th Ave with tables for groups of 2-6 and a few bar seating. Each time I've passed by around dinner time, there has always been a line, so be prepared to wait if you plan on attending. I went during lunch time with a friend and even before they opened, there were already a few people queueing up! I ordered the House combo, which came with 6 pieces of sashimi, a tuna roll, and a house roll. Their house roll contains prawn and cucumber on the inside, and not the salmon, tuna, and tamago that other places typically have. The sushi was higher quality than your average sushi place in Vancouver, but the portion size was a bit small for what it cost. Interested in trying this place out for dinner next time!

    Daisy A.

    Probably the best sushi and sashimi I've had in the United States. I won't compare it to sushi in Japan but yeah it's damn good and fresh. There was a wait but it was worth it. The uni was so good that was definitely the high light of my meal. I chose less rice on some of my sushi pieces since my gut can't handle too much rice and they were fine with this, Rdawg refused to order it for me. It's okay they won't kick you out geez.

    Jessica C.

    Definitely waited at least 45min- 1 hour but it is one of those places worth eating at! The host and servers are really nice and they seem to know regulars by name. I am not a sushi lover but found ones that I enjoyed!! It was very tasty!

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    Art T.

    The food here is always amazing. Love the black cod, fried chicken, nigiri combo, ice cream, and sashimi. We also tried the Uni from Japan for $13, regular Uni was out of season. The Uni from Japan was small but creamier and more delicate in flavor than regular. I would just order the regular when in season. The black cod is our fav.

    Crunchy Combo plus box sushi
    Cecilia M.

    *Updated review* A friend suggested going to Toshi for dinner on a Saturday during the May heat wave. I was a bit apprehensive as my friend wouldn't be available until 5:30pm and there are always line ups outside the restaurant. We were lucky to score free (shaded) parking about 2 blocks away from the restaurant and one of the people outside waiting advised us how to put our names on the sign up sheet. There were at least 5 names before ours but our name was called after 5 minutes. We were pleasantly surprised with the short wait but having only 2 people is a lot easier, as we got seated at the bar, since there is limited seating for parties larger than 2 people. We ordered the House combo, the crunchy combo, box sushi, 2 uni nigri, and one saba nigri. The sushi was of smaller portion but was all fresh and tasty. We left feeling just satisfied and split the bill - about $31 plus tips each. Unfortunately, they only sell ice cream by the pint so we decided to head to Earnest for dessert instead. Toshi has been around for a long time and has consistently kept up their quality of food and service.

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    Priscilla Y.

    Amazing sushi, kind staff and reasonable prices is what you get at toshi! We got the usual order including their house combo which comes with sashimi (butterfish is some of the best you can ever have), house roll and tuna maki. I really enjoyed their negitoro roll as it was filled very generously and their rice is very well flavoured. In addition the chopped scallop roll, toro nigiri and uni nigiri were all of high quality and again, had perfectly compliment rice. The special of the night for us was the "new years eve" roll that the chef made for me even though it wasnt meant to be released yet (my bad at understanding instagram posts...) but they were so nice to make it for me anyways! It came with real crab, red tuna, shiso, avocado and oshinko. The flavours and textures worked together perfectly with the crunch of the pickle, the refreshing shiso and the fishy red tuna. It was a delicious bite and I wouldn't hesitate to get it again! Overall, you cannot go wrong with Toshi!

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    Sonia C.

    Delicious spot! A rotating stream of customers coming in, and you have to put your name on the waiting list in person. Fish was so fresh and I love that they have a limited selection menu - encourages you to try new and different items. My favourite items were the blue fin negitoro roll and box sushi! The shop itself is small but cozy. I will be back to try their handmade icecream!

    Inari (x3) + soy sheet veggie roll (x2)
    Matt B.

    I'm sure this place is great for fish, but for veggie sushi, this place is real lacklustre. We did a pick-up order one evening and was quoted half an hour for it to be ready. They delivered on that. We ordered: -Soy sheet veggie roll (x2): $4.75/roll. This comes with a thin green sheet of soy sheet that is rather tasteless but I guess is more interesting than without it. The interior is pretty lame: mostly cucumber, some carrot, and a hint of lettuce. One of the least inspired veggie rolls in the city. Lame. 2.5/5 -Avocado roll (x2; this normally comes with mayo, so, if vegan like us, ask for it without): $5.50/roll. Very standard run-of-the-mill avocado roll. Fine. 3/5 -Kampyo roll: $3.75/roll. Nice texture to the sweet gourd, but otherwise pretty standard. 3/5 -Inari (x3): $2.50/pc. On the small side, but perfectly acceptable and served the exact way that a hundred other places do. Standard. 3/5 -Wakame ($5.75). Standard seaweed salad that you'd buy a big carton of from a grocery store. Fine but nothing special here. 2.5/5 All in all, not a good spot for veggie sushi. If nearby and seeking veggie sushi, go to one of the many other sushi spots in this neighbourhood (recommended: Sushi Mania).

    Sam P.

    Excellent sushi! The quality was top notch! We came here with friends and ordered a variety of sashimi, nigiri, sushi rolls and other small plates. The highlights were: Agedashi tofu - truly one of the best tofu I've had All the sashimi/nigiri: especially tuna and scallop Baked eggplant - perfect sweetness to end the meal with Food and drinks were super well priced and we loved it all. Looking forward to coming back here!

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    Jonny M.

    Toshi Sushi has been on my radar but the long lineups has deterred me from coming often. They're sister restaurants to Shiro, one of our favourite sushi spots in the city. We came at 5:15pm on an early Wednesday evening and it was already full. We added our name (go inside and find the list) and ended up waiting 45 minutes for a table. The inside is small with less than 30 seats. Saw many people doing takeout instead. The menu is short; soup, udon noodles, salad, tofu, agemono, yakimono/itamemono, donburi, sashimi, nigiri, sushi combos and maki. Trip #1 - 2x Green tea - servers came by frequently to refill our teas. - #4 House combo ($19.00) - house roll, tuna roll and 6 pieces of sashimi (2 each of salmon, hamachi and red snapper). Sashimi was fresh; my favourite was the hamachi. House and tuna roll are on the small side. - 2x maguro ($2.75), 2x salmon ($2.75), toro ($3.00) and tai nigiri ($2.75) - rice was nicely packed and properly seasoned. - Chopped whole scallop ($5.00) and negi hama ($5.25) - these two makis were solid. Negi hama (yellowtail and green onion) was a nice change from our usual order of negi toro. - Nasu dengaku ($6.95) - baked eggplant and miso sauce. This came out last; nicely grilled but the sauce is quite sweet. Trip #2 - 5 Nigiri combo ($21.00 for 10) - albacore tuna, wild sockeye salmon, saba, ebi, hamachi, ika, amaebi, hokkigai, aji (horse mackerel) and tamago. My favourites were the saba (not too salty), hamachi (good bite), amaebi and aji. Tamago was respectable but didn't sway me one way or another. - Assorted sashimi ($29.50 for 15) - included albacore tuna, hamachi, wild sockeye salmon, aji and hotate. The hotate were B's favourite; plump and sweet. The aji was my personal favourite; a bit more texture. - Yakitori ($5.75 for 2) - two grilled chicken skewers. Okay but found the sauce a touch sweet. Probably wouldn't get again. - Chopped scallop ($5.00) - the ratio was more rice than scallop. Still doesn't beat Sushi by Yuji or Shiro's. - Umeshiso ($3.50) - delightfully tart and sour. - Negi toro ($5.25) - the better of the two maki's that we ordered. Negi was fresh and had a good consistency. Is it worth the wait at Toshi's? Either go early or get your order to go. Good but doesn't crack my top 3 sushi spots in town. 3.5 stars.

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    I don't like their food. The service was not impressive either. Not worth waiting. I won't recommend it to any of my friends.

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    Zenbu set with refillable soup, rice and salad
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    4.8
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    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.

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    Inside the waiting area before being taken to your seat.
    Lychee jelly w/ brown sugar syrup, ginger icecream monaka, crown melon + japanese orange
    Lychee jelly w/ brown sugar syrup, ginger icecream monaka, crown melon + japanese orange
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    Guu Original Thurlow

    4.1
    (839 reviews)
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    Restaurant is very small so reservations (thru open table) is high recommended!…read more Street parking in downtown area is crazy, make sure to give yourself plenty of time to make your resos Staff is very nice, we were running late and calledI to see if we can push back our reservation 15 mins and they did. My daughter spilled water and the staff was very kind about it, I felt so bad! Food is amazing, everything has its unique flavor and texture. All is so good is all I can say!! We had left over fried rice and ate it next morning cold but was still so delicious!! Love that you can order the sashimi combo (choose 3) and get a little of everything. We got spot prawn, salmon and yellow tail... so so so good Restaurant is very small so it does feel crowded and can get very noisy. We went with 2 younger kids and they weren't bothered. The booth seats are high so no boosters are needed. Food is so good!! The only complaint is noise level/ crowded space but it can't be helped since it's a small shop and the food is totally worth it

    I came here for dinner on a weeknight with two foodie friends of mine. Said friends lived in Japan…read morefor over a decade and they've dined here often in the past, saying it's very "authentic" Izakaya and it reminds them of their past life in Japan (which they miss a lot). Me, I know nothing about Izakaya or what is or isn't authentic Japanese cuisine, so this review is coming from someone with zero knowledge or expectation of any specific foods or experiences. Despite it being a weeknight, the place was packed. It was good that we had a reservation. There was a couple in line before me and they were walk-ins, and there were no available seats for them. I noted how small this place was, and crowded, with the tables close together and a long bar with a counter and barstools there (also close together). Our reserved table was right by the front door - literally, - so every time the door opened, we got a gust of cold air (and it was a cold February night when we were there). I kept my coat on. Truth be known, I was not very comfortable. Also, it was loud. Very loud. I like how the staff shout Japanese greetings to diners whenever they enter but between the frequent shouts and the sheer volume of chatter from all the diners, all sitting close together in close proximity, it was kinda hard to hear what my friends were saying during our dinner. That said, the environment was super vibrant and, again, my friends said this was very typical of an Izakaya in Japan. Food-wise, I have no idea what my friends ordered. The menu was primarily available by way of a QR code and I had no idea what the dishes were, so I deferred to my friends' knowledge. But I can attest that all the dishes were DELICIOUS. We had some sort of Japanese street food "pancakes" (they were wonderful). We had some sort of stirfry beef with noodles (amazing). We had two types of sashimi (omg both were so fresh and so so good!). We had a few other dishes that I can't recall, but I remember I loved them. So.... the food here was GREAT. Service was also attentive which I hadn't expected, being as busy as the restaurant was. I really liked this place but I'll probably go back in the summertime when the weather is nicer as I was cold there, and I'd dine at an off-time, when the volume wasn't so loud. (I'm too old for the loudness!).

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    Hello Nori

    Hello Nori

    4.5
    (325 reviews)
    3.7 km
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    Hello Nori was our last lunch before checking out and heading to the airport, and it was such a…read moresolid way to end the trip. We picked up the 16-piece Premium Cut Rolls (toro, yellowtail, scallop, and truffle lobster), and the quality really showed in the taste. Everything was clean, fresh, and well-balanced -- no heavy sauces, no distractions, just really good fish. The toro was rich and smooth, the scallop was buttery, and the truffle lobster added a nice depth without overpowering the roll. Pickup was quick and seamless, and the food was packaged well for eating on the go before a flight. Portions are standard, but the flavor and quality are absolutely the highlight here. If you care more about how sushi tastes than flashy extras, Hello Nori is a great choice. Would happily come back next time.

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    Interiors - seating area
    Salmon oshi ($8) and ebi oshi ($8)
    Salmon oshi ($8) and ebi oshi ($8)
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    Shizen Ya

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    4.3
    (615 reviews)
    3.2 km
    $$

    Fresh, Beautiful, and Consistently Great! ​I returned to…read moreShizenya after a while, and it reminded me why I love this place. Even on a Thursday night, the restaurant was nearly full, which speaks to its popularity. ​I ordered the Tako Sunomono and the Premium Chirashi Don. ​Tako Sunomono: The octopus was perfectly tender and the vinegar dressing was refreshing--exactly what I needed to wash away the fatigue of the day. ​Premium Chirashi Don: The presentation was stunning and immediately worked up my appetite. Every piece of seafood was incredibly fresh and of high quality. You can really taste the difference here. ​If you're looking for healthy, fresh, and beautifully presented Japanese cuisine, Shizenya is a must-visit. Highly recommended!

    This was my favorite meal of our entire trip to Vancouver. The decor is small and intimate. They…read moredid offer us a highchair and did wipe down the inside of the chair but the outside was fairly dirty so my toddler opted for a regular chair. Children utensils provided which was very much appreciated. Restroom in the back was clean. The food was fresh and delicious. SAKURA BLOSSOM ROLL - brown rice - comes with a lot and delicious UNI TEMAKI (2pc) - my husband and I each had one. very refreshing with the uni and the brown rice. SOCKEYE SALMON SASHIMI- very fresh and thick slices. I had one piece - good. MENTAIKO YAKI UDON - My favorite food item from our entire trip. Omg. I can sit there all day long and just eat this. I always order this when I see it on the menu and some places really don't do a good job. VEGETABLE UDON SOUP - for our toddler

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    Inside the restaurant
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