Sushi K Kamizato

An amazing omakase experience. The chef Keith and his wife Chika are extremely personable, you feel like you're eating with good friends! The food is also top notch. I love this place and absolutely recommend. This is truly a hidden gem.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It is an honor and a privilege to dine with Chef Keith and his wife Chika. From the metal music ambiance (a personal fave) to the bar seating, it really feels like being a guest in the best ever sushi chef’s home.

I have typically been a conservative sushi enjoyer, sticking to things like avocado rolls, so I was nervous heading into my omakase experience. Upon the first bite, those nerves melted away like the bluefin on my tongue. Every course is a true delight, with varying flavors and textures, but always perfectly balanced. It’s almost a shame to have such a flawless bite because it’s hard to appreciate when things are perfectly aligned.

While the pricepoint can seem intimidating compared to standard sushi, it is absolutely worth it. The courses get served over about two hours, trickling a lovely bite at just the right pace. It both flies by and feels like you get a true opportunity to really savor things. Suffice to say I will be saving up for my next visit!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Omakase Sushi

Incredible experience, as always!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I really wanted to give 5 stars like so many others have, but I felt the experience overall didn’t quite live up to the hefty price tag.

Quality of the fish: superb. Fresh, melt-in-your-mouth delicious. This is where they excel.

Variety: this is one area that could have been better. We opted for the $150 Omakase (middle tier) and I felt there were too many tuna dishes. There were some very unique and tasty offerings interspersed, but not as many as I would expect from an omakase 13-piece nigiri experience for the price point.

Portion: the nigiri was constructed delicately with the right ratio of rice-to-fish. Because there was less rice, we all felt a bit hungry at the end. For $150 pp, that was disappointing. Maybe a few more non-sushi options in between or a small rice bowl with select fish on top would have helped.

Flavours: overall mild, and highlighting the natural flavours of the fish. The tuna karaage and marinated sockeye were too salty, but otherwise the rest were nicely balanced. The torching enhanced many of the fattier fish. Strangely, most of the nigiri was served with wasabi.

Atmosphere: loved the metal theme. I actually thought this could have been more immersive. The music was relatively quiet and I would have preferred a livelier ambience. The chef's counter experience seemed much more personal; at the table, we felt less included in the conversations but that's just the reality of having one chef and one small counter area.

Service: a bit slower than we would have liked but this was expected and made clear up front. The chef did come over at the end of the meal which was nice, and took a photo with us. I wish more information was given about each fish and where it was sourced.

Price: this was the hardest thing for me to get past. The price per piece of nigiri was over $10. This may be justified with a generous piece of fish that is harder to source in Vancouver but several of the nigiri featured fish that could easily be found here. Maybe it's a quality thing? I'm not sure. I'm someone who will break the bank for life-changing bites, but the overall experience didn't quite get there for me. If this had been priced $80-90, I think my rating would be much higher.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

What an amazing experience in Japanese culinary arts. Food was beyond amazing. Chef Keith hit all of the dishes out of the park. You never know what you're going to get. Menu is planned around what the chef brings in fresh. If you love metal music and sushi, this is the place to go.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Had an amazing omakase experience here. Delicious food, great music, great service. It's pricy, but this was the best sushi I've tried in Vancouver (and I eat a lot of sushi here). Thank you, chef Kamizato!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Omakase Sushi

This legendary place 100% lives up to the expectations.

Aside from being a very talented omakase master, the chef has a great presence

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Keith and his wife are the best hosts. Amazing sushi with a thorough explanation of what it was, how he made it and where it came from. This really is an experience. The 4 of us were extremely thankful and grateful. What an experience! I'm glad we went.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We had a really lovely experience at Sushi K. Every bite was DELICIOUS, which can be attributed to the great care taken to make it. The owners are so welcoming and clearly love what they do. I would recommend this to anyone who loves sushi, getting to know new people and looking for a special way to celebrate an occasion or just really good food.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

How lucky are we to have such amazing talent and kind hospitality in a seemingly unassuming plaza housing an omakase restaurant that refuses to sacrifice quality without having to actually travel to Japan?! An absolute A+ to Chef Keith and Chika for their mastery of perfecting a great omakase experience in the tricities.

They are reservations only (and for a good reason!) and this can be done on their new online portal!! by controlling the number of seatings, Chef K and Chika are able to interact and share their craft with patrons in an intimate and personal way. There is no hustle and bustle or fakeness that would otherwise follow some restaurant vibes. There is purely passion for fish, customer service and, of course, metal music! I urge you to dine at the chefs bar and let Chef K tell you his extensive and wonderful background from catering some A list bands, to being on tour, and changing restaurant models all while being fed an amazing feast.

The fish is sourced from Japan and screams quality and flavour. He knows exactly what he’s doing with all the fish profiles and pairing them with a variety of notes like shiso, yuzu and ginger. Between the 14 unbelievably mouth watering and satisfying dishes, Chef K and Chika’s kindness shared the spotlight easily. Humble beginnings have led to an extraordinary and legendary journey for SKK. Some of the special highlights were the blue fin tuna, South American jumbo prawn, Spanish mackerel and the scallops.

I cannot wait to bring my omakase/metal loving friends and family here to join in on the greatness because sharing truly is caring and this gem is too awesome to keep to myself!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Omakase Sushi

Sushi K Kamizato is truly a hidden gem! My husband and I have been there multiple times, and each visit leaves us craving for more of their perfect Japanese food experience. The owner is a true perfectionist, and it shows in every detail of the dishes served. Whether it's the impeccably fresh sushi or sashimi, you can always count on them to exceed your expectations. If you're a Japanese food lover like us, do yourself a favor and give Sushi K Kamizato a try - you won't be disappointed!"

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seafood

Used to come here 13 years ago when they first opened up and they just recently switched to omakase couple year ago, went tonight give it a try and it was well worth the experience!!! Most of the fish Is imported from Japan weekly or sourced locally, thank you chef Keith for the wonderful dine in experience, looking forward to coming back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

i enjoyed the food and the staff were very kind

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Couldn’t believe there’s an omakase restaurant right next to where I live. The food and service are top of the line and we’re definitely coming back again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sushi Kamizato is a gem in the realm of Japanese cuisine, helmed by the masterful Executive Chef Keith Kamizato. From the moment we stepped in, we were enveloped in an atmosphere of creativity and rock-and-roll energy. Chef Kamizato's Chef's Choice menu was an enlightening journey through the world of sushi, with each dish meticulously prepared and explained with passion and expertise. The freshness of the fish was unparalleled, a testament to Chef Kamizato's commitment to sourcing only the finest ingredients from the market. Watching him work his magic in the kitchen was a spectacle in itself, adding an extra layer of appreciation to the dining experience. If you're looking for an inventive sushi experience that transcends the ordinary, Sushi Kamizato is a must-visit destination.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fixed Price Chef's Choice Sushi and Sashimi