50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Port Moody

“Best sushi in Burnaby. The staff are great.“

“Stopped by for a Sunday morning brunch and ended up staying way longer than planned because the food kept coming and it was all good. The salmon donburi was fresh and generous, and the miso soup felt like exactly what I needed after a long week. Staff were genuinely warm, checked in without hovering, and even gave a quick recommendation when I couldn't decide on tea. Parking was easy right out front and the place had a calm, sunlit vibe that made it perfect for a slow start to the day.“

“Traditional Japanese food 👍🏼“

“Mochi and Japanese desserts are excellent“

“We usually order takeout from Hanayuki Sushi in Port Moody, but this time we decided to dine in. The food is always fresh, delicious, and consistently great. The staff are very friendly and welcoming as well. We’ve ordered from here many times and have always had a great experience. Definitely one of our favourite sushi spots in the area!“

“Another perfect lunch! We walked in without a wait and received amazing, quick service from the super friendly staff. The food was superb, presentation was awesome. The atmosphere was so welcoming, and they even brought out a complimentary miso soup for our daughter. Such a thoughtful touch!“

“It was our first time dining here for dinner, and we really enjoyed the experience. The location is very convenient, with lots of parking available. The ambiance is nice, clean, and pleasing to the eyes. We also loved the modern, contemporary design and the concrete-style look.

The food was really good, especially the Okonomiyaki and Mango Roll. The servers were very friendly and charming, and the service was fast. We also loved how creative and well-presented the food was. Overall, we had a great dining experience and would definitely come back!“

“I had a wonderful experience at this ramen restaurant on our 15 Wedding Anniversary
The ramen was delicious, flavorful, and served hot and fresh. The broth was rich and comforting, the noodles had a great texture, and the toppings were fresh and tasty. The service was friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere was cozy and relaxing. Overall, a great place to enjoy a satisfying bowl of ramen. Highly recommend to anyone who loves good Japanese food! 🍜“

“The quality of the food, the flavour and the pride that gets put into every morsel makes me want to eat there 6 days a week“

“Everything tasted very fresh and was created and served with care, pictured is the Chicken teriyaki Bento box, as well as the beef teriyaki box, it came with miso soup and seaweed salad. The dished also came out quickly and the service was fantastic, will definitely be back when in this area .“

“Do you like a large selection of big sushi rolls that come to your table in two minutes of ordering? Do you like a clean restaurant with polite and friendly servers? Do you like great prices? If so, you’ve found it. It’s been a week since we went and we’re still talking about it!“

“Delicious! Sushi at a simple understated restaurant. Nice presentation, good portion, sizes, and great prices. The futamaki fat rolls were fantastic and so was the tempura. Hand rolls are more like a taco than a cone, and the tempura looks different but it is delicious. Everything was fresh and had balanced seasoning and flavors. Friendly people with good service. Parking out front and also the street behind and a park close by.“

“The food and service was excellent! Atmosphere was very clean and comfortable.“

“I often order from Sushi S on Uber Eats, and I really like the food. The appearance of the food is really pleasing to look at, and I would recommend you trying the Awesome Maki Roll. It’s basically just a California roll with seared salmon and top and very thin crispy yam strips. Overall, the food is outstanding and is one of the best Japanese restaurants in Burnaby. Highly recommend trying!“

“Consistently exceptional food, and service. As well, their value proposition is amazing. I work close by and I am delighted to be a frequent lunch, and dinner customer. Cannot say enough great things about these folks 😀💗“

“One of our family’s favourite sushi/ramen place. The lunch combos are a great value with lots of choices and good portion size. I love how I can get tempura, sushi, sashimi, soup, salad with one order. Sometimes I prefer ramen, sometimes chicken teriyaki. There is a choice for any mood and preference. Poke bowl is another one of our favorites. Lots of fish and very flavourful. Kisso miso and double double are our go to ramen for sharing. Snow White roll and volcano roll are the best!“

“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.“

“I had an amazing experience at Katsuya, the service was attentive and friendly, this place offers an authentic and top-notch katsu experience. Highly recommend!“

“​This sushi spot inside the mall is great! I had the nigiri combo and was extremely satisfied—it even comes with miso soup, which was awesome. You can tell they really care about hygiene since they change their disposable gloves frequently while making the food. The sashimi is so fresh and delicious, and the staff were very friendly. I will definitely be back!“

“I don’t usually write food reviews, but Todai Sushi deserves one.

I stopped in for lunch today and ordered their lunch box. For just $17, it comes with tea, soup, and a generously portioned box — already an excellent value. What really impressed me, though, was the care and attention to detail in every item.

The teriyaki beef was freshly pan-fried, with the meat and vegetables separated so the beef sits nicely on top. It’s the first time I’ve seen a lunch box done this way, and it made a big difference. The vegetables had just the right amount of oil — flavorful but not greasy.

The California roll was a standout too. Unlike many places that pull pre-made rolls straight from the fridge, these were fresh and at a perfect temperature. The size, portion, and balance between rice and fillings were spot on.

Then there was the tempura. It was made fresh to order, with a thin, delicate batter that gave the ideal ratio of crunch to softness. The coating actually stuck to the ingredients (unlike the thick, heavy, or flaky batter I’ve had elsewhere).

I still can’t believe how much thought and quality went into a $17 lunch box. Todai Sushi is doing it right — keep up the excellent work!“

“The restaurant is open now. I highly recommend it, the food is great, staff and owners are very nice and friendly. The service is also very good.“

“Our fave sushi place! Fresh; great "special rolls" (Crazy Girl & Popcorn Roll 😍) & very friendly, attentive service. Reasonable $'s, too.“

“Great food and great service“

“Best Japanese restaurant in Port Coquitlam. My colleagues and I come here for lunch. Good food, friendly staff. Only con is sometimes the wait for your food can be long if it's busy.“

“I haven’t been here in decades, ever since I moved to another city. I drove by today, saw the restaurant name, and decided to come in to see if it was still as good as before. There’s new ownership and an updated menu, but from the moment I walked in to the moment I left, the service was excellent. The staff is very friendly, and the portion sizes are just as I remember. It’s funny — I used to come here as a kid, and now I’m here with my own kids. We all loved it.“

“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.“

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

“Nice little mom and pop shop. Food is fresh, delicious, generous proportions, and price is more than reasonable in comparison to most sushi places. It's not much of a restaurant, more of a order to go place. There is seating but very limited. Nice little gem in my honest opinion, good for a quick stop/meal on the go. They also do not demand any tips, which is refreshing.“

“Great food low key dined in & very clean!!!“

“We’ve been loyal customers for over 15 years, and Sushi Bar Shyun never disappoints! The food is always top-notch, and the service is consistently excellent. It’s rare to find truly authentic Japanese sushi, and this place delivers every time. Highly recommended!“

“The food is always fresh and made with well trained hands. The atmosphere is casual but classy...the staff are so friendly. I personally think this is one of the best Sushi places in Surrey.“

“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.“

“It’s been a while since I’ve been there because I moved out of the area but I am so glad I got some to go today! The fillings are always bountiful and delicious! My go to of chopped scallop was fresh and flavored, and spicy pork and spicy tuna is always a MUST. I tried their new poke tuna, it was light and refreshing, definitely give it a try!❤❤❤“

“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“

“Great location with lots of parking, clean, the service is excellent and the food never disappoints. Tasty, plentiful, and priced right. It's the only Japanese restaurant I recommend. Have been to others in the area, but always come back here.“

“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!“

“I’ve been ordering from Sushi Sogun for over a year now, and they never disappoint! Their sushi is always so delicious, fresh, and consistently amazing. The prices are very reasonable for the quality you get, which makes it even better. I’ve been so happy with every order I’ve placed and have become a huge fan. Definitely one of my go-to spots for sushi! 🍣❤“

“I live in richmond, but I was working, so I came to this place and I stopped at it.I tried defried, california roll very tasty.The crunch was so good on it.Very good.And they were spicy.Must try this place.The owner is very friendly and the staff is very friendly as well.I wish it was in richmond.I would have gone once a week.So must try.Thank you so much for this service and food. Alisha, sahala and Ricky owner Great people“

“Close to old ownership but so expensive can't afford more than once a year.“

“I have been here multiples times and always ordered something else. I’ve ordered various sushi rolls, and many types of their Udon and it’s always been SO DELICIOUS!
The host, Erica is so lovely and beautiful and kind and the chef in the back is so talented and has such an advanced skill for flavor.
I have become a regular there and I will be one for a long time.
Highly recommend!“

“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.“

“This restaurant has been around for a long time and it is an absolute hidden gem of the area. Their speciality is 회덮밥 (Hwe Deop Bab). It's like korean chirashi rice bowl. Only downside of this restaurant is that it is very small. It has I think 6-8 tables only so if you are a large group or visiting at a busy time you may want to just take out or call ahead to see if they are busy. Free parking available at underground parkade.“

“I’ve been coming to this sushi place for a few years now. It’s one of those neighborhood spots that’s been around for a long time.

The food is clean and consistent, the prices are reasonable, and the portions are generous compared to other sushi places. You can tell it’s been supported by the community for years.

It’s not fancy, but that’s part of what I like about it. Places that stay in the same spot for over 10 years usually do so for a reason. I’ve always enjoyed my meals here.“

“This is a great alternative food place in the mall. It's located on the lower floor so it's far away from the food court and easily missed. We've been going here quite frequently actually, the food is made to order and it's quick, fresh and convenient. For a fast food type sushi place, it satisfies the craving.“

“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. :)“

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

“The Hire Katsu was so tasty and tender, very friendly staff too.“

“Warm atmosphere. Great service. Tasty food. I will come back for sure.“

“We had seen Genji Japanese Restaurant many times while visiting friends in North Vancouver, and we were finally glad to try it for the first time. The staff were welcoming, the restaurant was bright and pleasant to dine in, and the food was amazingly 😋 👍👍
We highly recommend it to anyone living in or visiting North Vancouver. Parking area available.“

“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.“