48 Best Japanese Restaurants in Burnaby

“We discovered this place earlier this year and it’s our go to sushi place now! We were struggling to find somewhere that had consistent food quality and fair prices. We are more than happy every time we finish our food! The portions are an amazing size for the price you pay. If you’re in the area make sure to check it out!“

“Such a great sushi spot!

The sushi is always fresh, delicious, and beautifully prepared. My absolute favorites are the Popcorn Roll and the Lion King Roll—both are incredible and a must-try if you're visiting for the first time.

The service is always friendly, and the atmosphere is welcoming. I've been here several times and have never been disappointed. Highly recommend!“

“Absolutely unreal. This is hands down one of the best sushi restaurants I’ve ever been to. Everything was incredibly fresh, beautifully presented, and packed with flavor. The service was amazing—everyone was so friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was perfect. You can tell they genuinely care about the quality of their food. If you’re even thinking about trying this place, do it. Everyone needs to come here at least once—you won’t be disappointed. I’ll definitely be back!“

“Smaller sushi restaurants like this are always the best. Instead of a place like Mura, save some money and wait time, and come here. The staff are super friendly and the food is, in my opinion, much better. If you haven’t tried it yet and have been meaning to- do it; I bet you’ll love it.“

“been coming here since birth, and the two owners have practically watched me and my family grow. the sushi is amazing and fresh, very aromatic. service is kind, feels like home. we were really sad to hear that they would be retiring, but we went to get a party dish under the new owner and it tastes the exact same, which is wonderful. place is small but cozy. only downside would be that during peak hours, it's difficult to find parking. however, the sushi is always worth it at the end.“

“Ordered for pick up. Got a chopped scallop roll, Poke Poke Roll, Salmon Aburi Oshi and West Coast roll. Everything was great and tasted well.
Had an issue with the aburi as it seemed quite burnt compared to other reviews. This made the salmon dry. Hoping it was a one time issue would want to come back.“

“It’s my second visit here
The sashimi and rolls are of course delicious but you should definitely try the pasta as well
It’s better than any other restaurant I’ve been to
So far, everything I’ve ordered has been amazing, so I plan to keep coming back to try everything else on the menu
The service is excellent as well“

“We were nearby and craving sushi so we stumbled into this gem. :)

Clean and open atmosphere. The booths were a bit tight for me, but seated us nonetheless.

The portion was generous and the prices were reasonable. I was surprised how big the chirashi was. Everything tasted great. Would come again.
We missed the happy hour by 15 mins…. but we were too hungry. Next time. :)“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“Very friendly and the washroom was well kept. I would suggest the California rolls, only 5.5 for 8 delicious California rolls. The workers were also very kind letting us order a few minutes after last order. We ate all the food so fast we forgot to take pictures.“

“My husband and I love Green leaf sushi. Especially this location. The food and customer service is 10/10. We bring everyone here who’s visiting us from out of town and we also do take out for their aburi sushi. The OMG sushi is huge!! Highly recommend.“

“Small joint tucked away in the Royal Oak area, nice banh mi shop next door as well -

Place is small, so limited tables, so you may want to plan ahead during meal times, as seating could be a bit, we lucked out however, as they weren't very busy in the middle of the afternoon.

Service was quick, and friendly, they are also quite attentive, and feels like they are a step ahead with refills etc.

Rolls were basic but they nailed the simplicity of the California, salmon and dynamite rolls - prices are very fair for portion -

Probably will re-visit to explore the menu more, however a tad out of the way.“

“I had a great experience at this sushi restaurant. I sat at the counter and watched the Japanese chef prepare the sushi right in front of me. Everything was clean and hygienic throughout the meal, and the service was excellent.
The Plum Wine was really good, and the sushi was fresh and delicious. The only minor downside was that the Appetizer Tempura wasn't quite crispy enough. Overall, a great sushi experience and I would definitely come back.“

“Visited for the first time since the new owners took over, and what a pleasant surprise! The restaurant has a fresh new energy while still keeping the quality and spirit of a great Japanese dining experience. The biggest standout was the freshness of the food. From the sushi to the sashimi, every bite tasted incredibly fresh and well-prepared. The ingredients were high quality, the presentation was beautiful, and you can tell a lot of care goes into every dish. The menu offers some exciting new options, bringing a different flavor and experience compared to before. The staff were welcoming and attentive, making us feel right at home from the moment we walked in. It's great to see this restaurant thriving under new management. If you haven't visited recently, I highly recommend giving it another try. Fresh ingredients, delicious food, friendly service, and excellent value. We'll definitely be back!“

“Definitely will recommend this to my friends“

“I almost walked past this place because the exterior looks a bit dated and the surrounding area isn’t particularly eye-catching. The dining room is also quite small and the interior could definitely use some updating. However, the high ratings convinced me to give it a try, and I’m glad I did.

I ordered the aburi sushi combo, a tamago nigiri, and a miso soup.

The miso soup was probably the weakest part of the meal. It tasted like a fairly standard instant-style miso soup with soft tofu and rehydrated seaweed. One small suggestion: the soup bowl I received was very heavily scratched from years of use. As I got further into the soup, it became difficult to tell whether the marks were simply wear or if the bowl wasn’t completely clean. Replacing some of the older bowls would improve the overall dining experience.

The real highlight was the aburi sushi combo. It took a little longer than expected to arrive, but once it did, I understood why. The presentation was beautiful, the variety was excellent, and the quality of the fish really stood out. Every piece had great flavor, the fish was fresh and nicely marbled, and the torching added a wonderful aroma. Considering the price, it’s honestly an outstanding value and something I’d definitely recommend ordering.

My only suggestion for the aburi sushi is that it was slightly oilier than necessary. It looked like the sushi was torched directly on the serving plate, leaving quite a bit of rendered fish oil underneath. The rice had already absorbed some of the oil from the fish, and then picked up even more from the plate. It wasn’t greasy enough to ruin the dish, but it did make the overall bite a little heavier. I think torching the sushi first and plating it afterward could help preserve the same great flavor while keeping the rice lighter.

The tamago nigiri was just okay. It tasted like the tamago had been refrigerated and reheated before serving, so it lacked the soft, freshly made texture I was hoping for. To be fair, I visited around 4 p.m. and I was the only customer, so I completely understand why they weren’t making fresh tamago at that time. It was a little disappointing, but not a dealbreaker.

The service was friendly and efficient. Nothing particularly exceptional, but definitely pleasant.

Overall, despite the dated interior, the quality of the sushi exceeded my expectations. With a few small improvements, this place could be even better. I’d happily come back again, especially for the aburi sushi combo.“

“I absolutely adore Okoman! We have been here a handful of times now and have been happy with every experience. The food is delicious, the atmosphere is nice and cozy and the service is wonderful! Our server Loui was an absolute delight too. We both had a long tiring day, but felt our spirits were lifted a lot after eating such a yummy meal and had a great customer service experience with Loui- the Okoman team is lucky to have him. This has got to be one of my favourite usual spots, so I if you find yourself hungry, or in the burquitlam area, I really recommend checking it out.
I had actually written this review but my phone died before I hit send and have re-written this and may have forgotten things. However I hope I am able to convey the great experience I had!
Thank you again to Loui and the Okoman team. We are looking forward to coming back in the near future!! :)“

“Went to Haku Sushi for dinner with a friend. I really liked this place, it’s small, cozy and charming. Best suited for 1-3 people. The service was great, accurate and timely. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious and fresh. I recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for good quality Sushi, clean environment and great service.“

“amazing food. fantastic service.“

“Second time going there, and their dishes are always so flavourful! One of the best fried rice I had, and the prices are so reasonable for the quantity they serve.
Definitely worth a stop next time you’re at Crystal Mall!!“

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

“This was easily the best korean meal i’ve had. The lunch special that included the assorted marinated seafood, raw fish salad, cockles and rice, cod stew, grilled mackerel, and stone pot rice was fantastic value and it could easily feed 3 people. I came for my birthday and while they do not offer anything special for birthday patrons, they did offer me a drink and the kind service plus delicious fresh and authentic food made the meal really special. I cannot understate how good and fresh everything was. There was absolutely no fishiness to anything and it was a heartwarming meal. We will be going back!“

“Honestly I've seen people's posts from before and disappointed that they didn't enjoy the experience. Whatever has changed since last year I personally found the sushi well made the miso soup nice and hot with good flavor. The roll was fresh with perfect texture and surprisingly good flavoring as well. I was also appreciative of how kind the worker was and would highly recommend coming here as the prices are very good for what you get. You deserve this 5 star!“

“I work at the school across the street and wanted to try something new. I ordered the canucks roll and the flamingo roll. They were both delicious! Do note that ordering online is cheaper than ordering in person at the cashier. If the quality, taste, and portion size is the same, I will continue to eat here. Thanks 😊“

“Love this place! I have been here a few times already and they have not disappoint. We had the:
Deluxe Sashimi - super fresh and a nice variety of sashimi.
Aburi Sushi - we have tried a few, and the salmon oshi one remains my favorite. The spicy salmon shio was a very close second. We tried the Saba one as well, it was not my thing, but the rest of my taste loved it.
Rolls: we also tried their regular rolls, Dragon roll was delicious as well as the the Tokyo Roll.

Service was great. Friendly and attentive staff.

Parking was wonderful. Tons of free parking right in front, didn't have a problem at all.

Very close to home. I would definitely come back again and again.“

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

“值得到此一吃，非常棒👍“

“What a wonderful restaurant we happened upon for a late lunch today.
We were 4 people. We shared the house salad the homemade dressing was fantastic. I had the salmon and tuna sashimi it was firm and delicious. The other 3 had maki rolls. It was really fast and service was excellent“

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

“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.“

“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 !!“

“Lovely location, traditional Japanese atmosphere. Staff is very friendly and accommodating.
Many options for Vegan vegetarian or other diet preferences.
Food is delicious and reasonable pricing.
Would definitely recommend. 5/5 :)“

“Sorry, I did not take pictures, we had the chicken skewers and they were raw inside, the staff were great about replacing them with something else we would like i.e. California rolls. They were very apologetic. I think it was a one off. Everything else was delicious, especially the vegetarian combo.
Would go back, probably wouldn’t order the chicken skewers though lol“

“First of all, The owner chef is a professional and well experienced.
The foods are so delicious,reasonable price and is absolutely delicious! Every dish is plated beautifully too. I strongly recommend such teriyaki and Unagi Don,Shrimp tempura,Cali roll.“

“TOGO Sushi SFU is probably the best sushi option on top of Burnaby Mountain. The rolls are filling, affordable compared to nearby restaurants, and the interior of the restuarant is clean and bright. I have always had a good interactions with staff and orders come out timely. Solid spot!“

“Love this place. Cheerful, prompt, tasty, and reasonably priced. Friend I was with highly recommends the Firecracker roll.“

“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.“

“Hiro is a neighbourhood institution; their prices are affordable/competitive, they’re open late, and service is fast. Whenever I have a craving for sushi, I always think of Hiro’s. It seems to be a family-run business too, which is always nice to support. They also have over 200 options, so I’m sure any craving you have can be satisfied. They have a new server robot, which is interesting to see, and cute. The owner/server is very kind too. I would definitely recommend Hiro to everyone who is looking for amazing sushi at a great price! :)“

“The location is not convenient for parking , and takeout they tend to forget things (but they do offer remedies like extra salad , miso soup etc upon your next order which I appreciate). The service is 50/50 some servers seem really annoyed lol😭“

“Pleasantly surprised how good the food tasted being a sushi spot in the food court. Got a salmon lover combo and the salmon was really fresh and the price was good too. It also came out quick, so perfect for takeout when your on the go. Would recommend“

“It is located inside the Brentwood Mall and in their food court.

Loved the taste of their sushi rolls. Their Volcano roll was so delicious.

Service was okay. We ordered a green tea and had to ask for it again. Also had to ask for additional chopsticks and soy sauce pack even though we have ordered 2 sets.“

“The seared nigiri offers great value for the price, with a nice balance of flavor and texture. The fish is nicely seared and has a good overall taste without being overly complicated. The restaurant has a simple, clean, and minimalist interior, which creates a relaxed and casual atmosphere. Another nice touch is that you can also order bubble tea here, making it a convenient option if you’re looking for a casual sushi meal with a little something extra. Overall, it’s a reasonably priced spot with tasty seared nigiri and a simple, comfortable setting.“

“Had a great experience at Tentatsu for sushi in our party of 3 for my wife's birthday. Our host frequents Tentatsu and led us through the courses as we don't do sushi very often but this night may have changed our mind. The atmosphere was lovely with these Hugh tree in the centre of a comfortable light restaurant with comfortable booths offering privacy and an intimate setting. Service was excellent, friendly and courteous and the food was fresh and very good. The miso soup was different but very good and really enjoyed the sashimi and the rolls. Prawn Tempura was very good as well. All was very good and the sake was a great addition..all for a Very reasonable price. Highly recommend and we'll be back.“

“While our friend recommended this place, we were a bit hesitant to try after seeing the not-so-high ratings. But we discovered that our friend was absolutely correct. So don’t just trust the average ratings.
The restaurant was pretty crowded with very little space in between tables. However the food was amazing. All items we ordered were delicious and well presented.
Service was adequate yet not outstanding.“

“This place is absolutely what you want in a sushi spot. Such good quality for such a good price. Not sure what people are complaining about in the reviews. If you want overpriced sushi with extremely good service and decor, go get scammed at Nobu instead.“

“Kiku Sushi at Metrotown has become one of our go-to lunch spots. The value for money is excellent, especially with their lunch box specials, which offer a great variety of items at a very reasonable price. It’s hard to find this level of quality and portion size these days without spending a lot more.

The food is consistently fresh, well-prepared, and arrives quickly. Whether it’s sushi, sashimi, tempura, or the lunch combinations, everything tastes fresh and satisfying. The service is also always friendly and efficient, making it an easy choice for a reliable lunch.

My only minor criticism is that they don’t allow substitutions on their box specials. It would be nice to have a little flexibility, especially for guests who may not like a particular item. That said, their policy is clear, and it is what it is.

Overall, the quality, value, and service keep us coming back. If you’re looking for a dependable sushi lunch near Metrotown that won’t break the bank, Kiku Sushi is definitely worth a visit.“