40 Best Japanese Restaurants in Burnaby

“I came for a late lunch with a friend on a Sunday. I think price is really reasonable for the amount of food we received. I had to pack some home. Service was very friendly and food tasted really fresh. I really enjoyed the angry bird roll and will order next time! The staff came by at least 5 times to fill our tea which is wonderful. P.s. I took the photo mid way eating.“

“The food was overall excellent. The flavors were clean and well-balanced, and the ingredients tasted incredibly fresh.
I personally prefer sushi rolls with more filling than rice, and this place perfectly matched my taste. The ratio of the filling to the rice was exactly what I prefer. The seasoning was excellent, and the ingredients were fresh. My picky daughter also loved it, which made me like it even more.“

“Sushi S is a great find. The food is delicious: the deluxe sushi combo was fresh, and the chicken yakisoba was flavorful. The vibe is chill, and the service is quick. It feels like a perfect, cozy spot for a good Japanese meal, and it’s a nice alternative when the neighbor's line is crazy“

“I came here for Japanese food and it's really good , I don't really have any complaints at all.
-The mango Tango roll was like so amazing they had more than enough toppings and the flavor was like nothing I have had before
-the takoyaki was pretty good , I loved how the outside had a crispy shell , encasing the gooey inside. It was a tad pricy for how much we got though.
-the cherry blossoms roll was pretty good I loved how tangy and sweet it was.
-The veggie udon was solid , noodles had good texture , soup could use more flavor.
- the wasabi mayo prawn was alright , the sauce only tasted sweet and there wasent enough flavor so I had trouble finishing it.

Service was good , I will probably come back especially for that mango Tango roll.“

“Simply the best Japanese restaurant in greater Vancouver. Been here for a few years and always deeply satisfied. Cozy ambience and attentive service. Tried a new dessert tonight—the miso caramel cheesecake was such a delight!“

“We ate here after a hike, and I got to say this sushi place is outstanding! We had Dynamite roll, Salmon nigiri, Unagi nigiri, Kilala House roll, Salmon maki and Tamago nigiri. The dynamite roll and the salmon nigiri was alright, but the unagi nigiri and Tamago nigiri were the best. Unagi nigiri melted in my mouth and the Tamago nigiri was so sweet and tasty. I would recommend unagi nigiri.“

“The salmon poke bowl was pretty good! The fish was fresh and there were a lot of toppings and just enough sauce! Although, the rice and meat/topping ratio was a little off for me. I had a lot of leftover rice, but overall pretty good! The workers were also very nice.“

“We visited to this hidden gem.
We had an amazing time. The food was amazing! We especially loved Salmon steak spaghetti and assorted Sashimi.
And we came back to here right next day to try some rolls, it didn’t disappointed us ?
Wish we had found it sooner.“

“I recently visited Green Leaf Sushi and had a pretty decent experience overall. The service stood out as very good—staff were attentive and friendly, which added a nice touch to the meal. The décor, on the other hand, felt a little “so-so,” nothing bad but nothing particularly memorable either.

In terms of food, I tried several dishes: the seaweed salad, beef teriyaki don, wild salmon sashimi, and agedashi tofu. The sashimi was fresh and enjoyable, and the beef teriyaki don was hearty, though fairly standard. The agedashi tofu was crisp and pleasant, and the seaweed salad was refreshing. Everything was solid, though not mind-blowing.

Overall, I’d say it was an **okay experience**—not bad at all, but not exceptional either. Prices are definitely on the higher side, which makes the value feel a bit stretched given the quality and atmosphere.

Would recommend if you’re in the area and don’t mind paying a little extra for good service and decent sushi.“

“My girlfriends and I went to this place to try and we were pleasantly pleased with the service and food. We ordered the One Meter Special Roll for 3 people that included 6 rolls. We also ordered the Shrimp Sashimi cooked twice. Everything was yummy, service was great and the atmosphere/deco was pleasing. Street parking is available in front of restaurant or across the street at the supermarket parkade. Definitely, we would try this place again.“

“All the menu are pork. I am Moeslem can’t eat pork. I can only eat vegetables with noodle and salmon with noodle. 🙏🙏🙏“

“100% Japanese own managed and ran and staffed I gotta say five out of five Excellent service“

“Definitely will recommend this to my friends“

“Hidden gem in Burnaby North, best Japanese/Korean venue on Hastings in Burnaby. Definitely the best tempuras in Lower Mainland that I've ever eaten; light and crispy thin batter, not greasy at all. Restaurant overall cleanliness well maintained, convenient parking, exceptionally pleasant and attentive staff. Highly recommended for anyone wishing a happy meal with friends or families for reasonable pricing for similar venues in area.“

“I’ve been to Makoto many times over the years and it’s amazing how the owner’s been able to keep prices affordable despite the rise in cost of living in the city. His lunch specials are still an amazing deal with a variety of options to choose from - any 2 for $15. Bento boxes at $20-24 is amazing value for an authentic Japanese restaurant.

The most amazing part of Makoto is the fact that the owner manages both the sushi bar and all of the front of house efforts as a one-man show. And he does it with a smile on his face and is kind to all his guests.

A great authentic and affordable gem in South Burnaby!“

“amazing food. fantastic service.“

“值得到此一吃，非常棒👍“

“Phenomenal. I happened upon this place being the only late night eats in New West when I was down the street at the gym.

Took my order 20 minutes before closing with kindliness.

Food was packaged immaculately, sauce and chopsticks!

Portions for price are impressive, food quality is bomb.

Much appreciation for your commitment to the craft of good sushi!!

Thank you so much“

“Yes, not as good as before. The food we ordered is different from the menu .“

“Wow, we are so happy to finally find a quality sushi place in Burnaby! Everything was wonderful. The food was fresh, delicious and well presented.
The agadashi tofu, on particular, was unique (very lightly battered with awesome sauce).
Light music added to the nice ambiance 🙂“

“Amazing spot! The service is always top notch and the food is incredibly fresh and clean. The sushi is packed with flavor and beautifully presented, and you can really taste the quality in every bite. Taku has quickly become one of my favorite local restaurants!“

“Very friendly staff hygienic place and great food!“

“Highly recommend. We enjoy the food but appreciate everyone has different preferences. Clean restaurant, great ambience, and quick excellent service. Ample parking and right across from Lougheed Mall and other stores so you can also do some shopping. My kids also enjoy this restaurant.“

“An exceptional sushi restaurant given it's relatively remote location. The sushi were as good as those served in Vancouver and Burnaby city center. The restaurant feels comtepory, bright and clean. Service was friendly and fast. Highly recommended for those visiting this area.“

“It’s truly an authentic Taiwanese Teppanyaki. Tucked in a quiet corner, this place might not stand out at first, but the food is amazing. Generous portions, great flavours, and fair prices. I was truly impressed on my first visit. They’ve been around for years with little advertising, so not many people know about it. I’ll definitely be bringing my family and friends. Highly recommended!“

“Absolutely loved this place! The sushi was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The atmosphere was cozy yet modern—perfect for a date night or casual dinner. Service was top-notch: friendly, attentive, and quick. You can really tell they care about quality and customer experience. The prices were surprisingly cheap for the quality you get. Will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!“

“Did a quick Google search for sushi in the area, being from out of town. This was one of the first places to pop up and once I did a quick look at their online menu and saw all the vegetarian options, it was an easy decision.

Everything was so fresh and delicious! Very cute little space, which feels hard to find in the busy city. 😊“

“The food was good although a little pricey. The sushi and scallop motoyaki were on par with most other sushi restaurants around. The gyu don lacked flavour. We were happy to be seated quickly but the service was slow even though the restaurant was half empty and there were many staff. The coconut mango desert was a hit.“

“I love this place. My parents and I have been regular customers for quite some time now, and I can say that nothing has disappointed me yet. My usual would be a teriyaki bento meal with a kappa roll, and every single time I have been met with the smell of delicious food and really good taste. The servers are very nice, treating us very kindly. They greet us with a happy smile and are cheerful. Would come here again and again. Thank you for the amazing service !!“

“Ordered the pork katsu with curry sauce on the side and the takoyaki, and they were both better than what I expected from food-court food! Katsu was crispy, and takoyaki was only $10 for eight and not soggy unlike a lot of other places. Only thing I’d like to change would be that the curry sauce didn’t have a strong curry taste and was instead more salty.“

“So....If you are looking for a quality sushi to eat and you don't not care about a fancy place with a amazing view, you should visit Hong sushi. Food was delicious, service was great, price was fair. Support them please. Best regards guys. Kris.“

“Ordered via DOOR DASH:

I was concerned that I wouldn't get enough wasabi cuz another sushi place combined 4 sushi roll orders into one take out container but only gave me one blob of wasabi and ginger. So I made sure to order for "2" people when i order sushi so this does not happen

KIKU give huge wasabi blob one was enough for the meal. Gave lots of soy sauce (8 packets) plenty of napkins.

Very big thick slices of sashimi Assorted Sashimi ( 18 pcs) I was very worried as another place gave me thin tiny pieces I was hungry afterwards. KIKU gives big slices (if you chop the sashimi in half, stack it, your bite of food is size of fancy mega sushi rolls) very fresh (not fishy) arrived nice and cold, nicely displayed in take out box (sorry too hungry to take photo of take out containers) Spicy Salmon Roll was amazing and little larger bite than most spicy rolls I was happy and stuffed. $54 including tax.“

“Very nice, lots of great choice for rolls and fried food. The only trouble is that the quality of the food may vary unpredictably.“

“Came here on a weekend evening, and it was fairly quiet. We ordered the volcano roll, house roll, chef’s special roll, and the tuna bite. Portion is on the smaller side, and flavour is decent but there is nothing too special. Most of the sauces use a red pepper base so the special rolls do taste a bit peppery. The staff was also very friendly and environment was cozy.“

“Very good sushi 🍣 yummy yummy yummy“

“I have been coming here for 5 years. 3 times a week. I cannot get enough of their food! An amazing team works this small restaurant and its honestly become like a second home to me.

More people should give this restaurant a try!“

“The food here was very well flavoured. I ordered the marinated crab and the beef tartare. I thought the marinated crab was well seasoned, you can taste the umami. I also thought the beef tartare was well seasoned, it was missing the pear that day. Overall everything was quite fresh and I enjoyed it!“

“Was here for lunch and enjoyed it. The service was great. Decent quality for sushi and great value. The Bento boxes were very filling, there was Uni, and great selection of sushi. I would recommend it and will be back if I'm looking for sushi in that area again.“

“*This is an updated review as I finally had the chance to dine in*

Good neighbourhood place for sushi with value. I ordered at the counter and chose to dine in. The waitresses served my food quickly and the portion of rice-to-filling ratio was great. The space is small, with 3 tables, and was very clean & tidy. My only criticism is that I was not offered hot tea despite choosing to dine in.“

“Fresh food

Staff was super Nice .. they Gave my friend an extra free roll because he is a groom and gave me a free drink not to be jealous 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

I felt super happy 😌🦙

And away from that their food is super fresh and delicious 🤤“