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.“

“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.“

“Came here after Willingdon Church since it’s across the street. It looked kind of empty and inside so I didn't have high expectations, but the food was actually really good! The sushi rolls we got were Alaska, red, and munch roll. To my surprise, the Alaska roll was my favourite! We also got a beef udon soup that was really delicious and bigger than I expected. We'll definitely come back regularly.“

“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.“

“With an unassuming exterior, this place will pleasantly surprise you with an exceptional dining experience. The space is brilliantly optimized to make you feel welcomed.
Greeted by a warm, friendly hostess/wait staff, we were seated quickly for lunch.

For two people, we ordered: two unagi nigiri, the ethical salmon with tobiko roll, a spicy scallop solo, and two salmon nigiri.

First—the sushi rice. It was cooked perfectly, with beautiful, distinct pearls and delicate seasoning.
The unagi was lightly torched, giving it a gentle smoky flavour. I loved that it didn’t rely on a heavy sauce; the seasoning enhanced it beautifully. It might be the best unagi I’ve ever had!

The ethical salmon roll had thinly sliced scallions and just a touch of chili powder. The delicate flavours brought out the freshness of the salmon and tobiko. The scallops were incredibly fresh and seasoned just right—no overwhelming heat, no heavy sauce. Truly the best scallop sushi!

The salmon nigiri was brilliant. The fish was so fresh it practically melted in your mouth.

Do yourself a favour and don’t drown anything in soy sauce—the sushi is made so perfectly that you really don’t need any.

Everything was so good that my friend and I ended up ordering two more salmon nigiri, two more unagi nigiri, and another scallop roll.

I will definitely be back!!!“

“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!“

“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.“

“An interesting option if you’re looking for something different. All of the staff were Japanese (or so it seemed) and the atmosphere was cozy. They had all of the standard sushi options as well as their take on Japanese-style pasta.

Regarding the pasta, the spaghetti alla vongole was served with linguine so that’s as much as I’ll say about that. If you can read between the lines then you’ll know what I mean; otherwise, I truly think you won’t be disappointed as the portion is a good size and they provide a generous serving of clams.

I liked the service and the presentation of everything. There were people of all walks and the restaurant was fairly busy on a weekday evening.

Lots of parking.“

“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. 🙏🙏🙏“

“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.“

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

“Food here is delicious, very simple and comforting and full of heart.
Every dish feels like its made at home that warm you from inside out.
Nothing fancy, just honest, home-style japanese dish at its best

Highly recommend 😄“

“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 .“

“This is our goto restaurant in GVA in the past year since I found Toyo sushi.
This restaurant is managed, prepared and serviced all by Japanese.
I am a Japanese Canadian who travel to Japan several times a year and eat Edomae sushi in Higashi Ginza, Ginza, Tsukiji and Nihonbashi so I know what good sushi must be. Their menu is very well balanced with variety of authentic and good Japanese selections. Quality of dishes are just like a mid level Kappo washoku restaurants in Japan, which is hard to find in GVA since 90% of Japanese restaurants here are Korean or Chinese owned and prepared and serves fakes, dashi not preparedright, shari tastes off, neta all frozen limited to albacore and salmon etc (unfortunately most Canadians don’t know it).
My favourites in the past 30 years in GVA were, Chiyoda, Aki, Naniwaya, Yoshokuya, Zest, Shimaya, (Happa and Kingyo also good), and Koko, but they unfortunately all closed. (Yoshida who took over Shimaya was terrible) so this is my choice place now!“

“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.“

“This place has amazingly fresh fish. I always get the deluxe chirashi and it never disappoints. The fact that it’s a little out of the way also means that I never have to fight a crowd to eat here. The inside of the restaurant reminds me of Japanese izakayas, and the Star Wars figurines at the counter add a little whimsy to the decor too. This is quite possibly the best sushi/sashimi you can find in this price range in the Pacific Northwest.“

“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!“

“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. 😊“

“We’ve been coming to Takara for over three years, and the food is always exceptional, consistently top-notch every time. It’s a family run spot, and Tommy, the owner, always makes us feel so welcome. The servers are super caring and truly the best, which makes the atmosphere even warmer and more inviting. Highly recommend“

“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.“

“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 togo from online
Was fresh and fast!
Only thing i would like to say is that the rice for nigiri was a bit compact and it could be moisturized a bit more
I ordered when they were about to close, so maybe the rice got a bit dry
Other than that, it was great“

“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.“

“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 🤤“