25 Best Japanese Restaurants in North Vancouver

“Honestly, I was skeptical. I love sushi I’ve ate sushi in many US states, 3 countries too. I had no idea what kind of sushi this was- I couldn’t figure out this menu. I looked at it and almost asked my boyfriend to leave but hesitantly I ordered two rolls. I got my food and I took one bite and said…
Oh my god. It was creamy and flakey and it was noted as some of the best sushi we have had in our life 10/10. We ordered more. We will rave about this forever. Green tea was great, vibes were nice, and the service was fast. Atmosphere was small but overall very much enjoyed!!“

“Tasty and cheap. Lovely venue and great service. I am sad that they aren't open on Mondays as that is my day off..“

“Great food and great service“

“Good food and good service. Would definitely recommend this restaurant“

“great sushi.....many items flown in from Japan. Also very friendy staff.“

“Sashimi Don was very fresh, but small portion. For little bit more, they offer wild salmon instead of farm. Ramen was also good according to my son. The pork chop was very crispy outside and tender inside. Other than the price, all is good.“

“Our new go to restaurant. Best bang for your buck sushi, meaning, not the cheapest one, but best quality and literally every dish is made with love and fresh ingredients. Despite being busy at times, the service is always friendly, hard working and really motivated to make you feel special. We love the open concept, warm atmosphere, the patio and the little booths to eat.“

“This is good sushi for the inexpensive price point!“

“We loved our experience here!! I traveled from the States to Canada for this sushi and this is the best by far. The service provided by Rachel was spectacular as they were very accommodating with our requests. I really loved the Assorted Sashimi and Soy Garlic Fried Chicken. I would recommend reserving a booth as it adds to their calming atmosphere and experience. The bathroom was so squeaky clean. LOVE THAT“

“Little Japan in the Lynn Valley Mall offers delicious food cooked and served by a wonderful man who always has a welcoming smile. This is my absolute favourite take-out restaurant but I've also eaten right there at one of Little Japan's tables. The food is very very good food especially the chicken or beef terriyaki. Highly recommend. Try this Lynn Valley location in North Vancouver or the Harbour Centre location in downtown Vancouver. April 2025.“

“Incredible dining experience! I wish I had a bigger belly to keep eating! Highly recommend!“

“Amazing experience at Bella Sushi! The food was fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented. The staff were super friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere was clean and relaxing. You can really tell they care about quality and customer service. Definitely one of my favorite sushi spots — highly recommend!“

“Walked around to get change, refill my Compass card and leave.. this place caught my eye and the music was very calm, staff very welcoming.

I’m eating good sushi made by good people by the water.

It’s raining, but I don’t care. I ordered a Cooked Beef Teriyaki roll to stay, and then a Kimchi Tofu Udon because it’s raining.

This is the place you walk in and order anything and it’ll be good.

They’re budget friendly too, they’ve got things like Shin ramen among others for $6 and for $10, you get a bonus California roll.

Sit down facing the window and enjoy the Jazz music and people walking by. Don’t eat in a rush and don’t forget to tip!

Enjoy your meal.“

“We are new to this area and this place needs more love. We have been coming here almost twice a week for the last 2.5 months!!
Kudos to all the servers and staffs. They have amazing customer service! Servers are very helpful in explaining food items and they were able to accommodate big party.
We love coming here for our big gatherings.
Food was very quick and delicious.
All the servers are very friendly to our kids (played happy birthday song for my kid's birthday) and even brought water for our dog. Additionally they are open until late night (like midnight!!!!!!!)! It's great to have something open so late in Lynn Valley area! other than McDonalds.
I would recommend doing reservations on Friday nights if you are brining a big party, but they have lots of tables and the restaurant is very spacious.
They have incredible menu and fun rolls and we cannot wait to try all the different options
This is definitely one of my family's favorites in Lynn Valley.“

“awesome food, awesome prices. thus is not Waraku, but worthy of being in the same location. I will be back..“

“素食Cafe 簡單美味 還有冷凍食品/湯品外帶 提高素食方便性 服務清一色是年輕人 客人也絡繹不絕“

“This is my go to sushi restaurant the food is exceptional and the prices are really reasonable. They are always quick to bring the food out and takeout is really easy from there. One thing is there is limited seating inside but overall it’s such a good sushi place.“

“Nobu Sushi nestled in picturesque North Vancouver, offers a quiet, simple, and delicious getaway. Surrounded by trees and a great view of the mountains it is a tranquil cleanser for busy city life. You should add this place to your itinerary, if and when you need to refresh and fill up your stomach and heart.“

“Very polite with great food“

“2026 UPDATE - still tasty and great value overall despite rising food costs.

Glad to see that my favourite sushi place on the Shore has opened up again. Every time I came here it was for their lunch combo special of $9.50 where you have a choice of almost 30 mix and match items such as agedashi tofu, veggie teriyaki, shrimp tempura roll, and gyoza. The mix and match combo also includes a bowl of miso soup. Without a doubt, it’ll satisfy all types of palates. The combo offer is good until 5 pm.

Service was prompt and friendly. There’s free parking available and is just a few doors down from Save On Foods shopping plaza off Marine Drive and Pemberton Ave.
Dining hours are 11:30 am – 8 pm from Monday to Thursday & on Saturdays; 11:30 am to 9 pm on Fridays; 4 pm to 8 pm on Sundays. It’s my go-to sushi place whenever I am on the Shore. You’ll get good value and service here!“

“Absolutely hands down the best yakisoba I have had in a long time! Beautiful flavor. Nice and small restaurant the seating filled up fast for late lunch, service was a bit slow but it seemed like they were in between shifts for servers. Will go back 100%“

“My favourite sushi place in Lynn Valley mall! I go there at list once a week for lunch or dinner. Very good food, friendly staff, quiet and nice atmosphere and decent prices! Highly recommend for everyone who likes Japanese food.“

“Excellent service, atmosphere, quality of sushi and other items. The restaurant was very busy this evening yet the staff were taking the time to ensure my meal was enjoyable. I’ve eaten there several times recently and servers took the extra time to make me feel like a valued customer.

There’s a reason Mr. Sushi wins the North Shore News Readers Choice award for several years in a row now. I highly recommend.“

“I’m in Budapest right now thinking of this restaurant.

Been going here since I was 10 years old and have never been disappointed. The family who owns the restaurants are extremely kind and appreciative of their customers.

Also the sushi kicks ass so you can’t lose.“

“Service and ambiance was very nice! everything was fresh and tasted good. The food itself was nothing to stand out or make note of from what we had ordered. Nothing tasted bad, but from our dinners there, nothing has been outstanding, although theres definitely more on the menu to try. Its nice theyre open so late, the staff there are very swift and kind.“