50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Port Moody

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

“Great Japanese restaurant with a wide variety of sushi.
Beautiful decoration and private tables create a nice dining experience.
The staff were kind and responsive. We ordered the dragon roll and deep-fried California roll, and both were fresh, flavorful, and delicious.“

“Mochi and Japanese desserts are excellent“

“It’s really gone down hill. The sushi is okay but over priced. I tolerated it as it’s near my neighbourhood, however, today the person seating us and serving us was very rude. My friend and I said it was the rudest we have ever seen- especially when she aggressively tossed the chopsticks at our table and would not engage at all. I have never not tipped, and today I did due to the horrible and disrespectful service. I will not be back.“

“We had an absolutely amazing dinner at Sushiway! The service was the fastest we’ve ever experienced, the sashimi was incredibly fresh, the sushi was delicious, and the portions were very generous. The Happy Hour beer and chicken karaage combo was definitely the biggest surprise, as it was such a great deal and absolutely delicious!

I highly recommend this place, and I’m sure we’ll be back!!!:)“

“Lovely place, so atmospheric. When we came in we had a hearty greeting from the staff! Food was great, many choices available, and it all came in quickly. The only thing I found wanting was pictures in the menu—it would’ve been nice to see exactly what I was ordering. Otherwise, a darling place to have dinner with friends!“

“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“

“Ordered the Garden Veggie Ramen ($17.99) for lunch. Great bowl of cold ramen, which I'm not used to, but the server does confirm it's what you want when taking your order. You get a choice of thick or thin noodles. I opted for no sesame seeds. It was very refreshing on a hot day and I enjoyed the cold veggie broth more than I expected. Good amount of ingredients like the wakame. Nicely seasoned, jammy egg. Unfortunately, the corn wasn't sweet. I went to a different Kinton location a couple weeks back, and the corn in my ramen bowl was perfectly sweet, so that was a bit of a downer to an otherwise excellent bowl.

Service is efficient and there's not a long wait for your food. Tables are quite close together and they have a mix of tables (for 2-4) and bar seating.“

“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!“

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

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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 😀💗“

“Have stopped here a few times while being in the area. Decided on dinner here tonight and it was nice and yummy. The Burke mountain roll was lovely and tasty but not overwhelming with the sauce. The add on chicken karaage was a delicious light batter and perfectly cooked chicken inside that came piping hot. The double double ramen was satisfying and the soup was really light and quite fantastic. The salmon aburi had a great presentation and was filling. Perfet order for 2 persons. Sorry for the noodle photo ..I already started eating it...I don't usually drink the soup...I drank it all!! I appreciate the low sodium soy as well.❤️🙏🏻“

“My boyfriend has been going to this restaurant since his highschool days and I’m glad that it has now become our go to spot when it comes to getting sushi in Surrey. The service is always the best, all the workers are so friendly. The food never disappoints either, it’s always fresh and plated beautifully! Thank you for always giving us the best experience ☺“

“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!“

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

“The food was excellent!The sushi was fresh and flavourful, the takoyaki was perfectly crispy and the salmon oshi was my favourite, smooth flavors and great texture. The staff was friendly and helpful and even gave us complimentary tea and spring rolls. Great experience!“

“This place is so dope the food is amazing they're huge portions great for eating with multiple people and your rolls and other sushi gets frontier table on a wooden boat with dry ice creating smoke for an awesome visual absolutely love this place you can order for takeout you can order from home for delivery and you can also eat in.“

“I’ve been there twice in one day because how much I enjoyed it the food was great I recommend the miso soup especially and most importantly the waitress is super nice, welcoming and great service highly recommend checking this place out for some biteage and sippage!!“

“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.“

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

“Whenever my friends and I are craving sushi, this is one of our go-to spots. The sushi and sashimi are always fresh, high-quality, and flavourful. We always leave feeling satisfied. The service is warm and friendly every time, and a special thank you to David for always making us feel welcome. Highly recommend! ☺️“

“Great food and great service“

“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“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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“

“A surprising and unassuming Japanese-owned sushi shop that reminded me of my visits to Japan. Super fresh nigiri and sashimi, with platter items you'd normally expect at a higher-end Vancouver omakase.

Their osusume (recommended) menu today included otoro (fattiest tuna belly, which they call super toro), engawa, aji and shima-aji, amaebi, kanpachi, whole hotate, and more. And their deluxe sashimi platter included many of these same premium options, rather than the standard mostly regular salmon and tuna layouts in most Western sushi restaurants.

We also ordered one of each of the two dessert options - green tea ice cream sundae with red bean sauce and shiratama (mochi balls) and poached pear and ice cream. Stellar.

The Japanese highballs were refreshing, and we're excited to try their recommended sake and umeshu next visit.

Other menu offerings included oshi (pressed sushi), hot appetizers and dishes like soft shell crab and asuri clam, Japanese rolls, and Japanese beers.

They also had the more Western options of maki (rolls), which our neighbouring tables ordered. I'm not as into maki, but it did look spectacular being served.

Background music was elevator jazz, which is perfect for the setting.

Quiet and super courteous older Japanese couple (I'm assuming) - likely the owners - running table service and as sushi chef. The wait is a little longer than standard Western-style Japanese restaurants, but worth it.

We splurged on our visit than the average visit when we saw the menu, but it still worked out to less than half of a quality omakase sitting per person. But I'd guess the average visit would be about $30-40 per person.

It wasn't busy when we visited, but due to their short business hours, still recommend booking reservations, which they do over text.“

“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.“

“From an omakase perspective, the value for what you get is the best you'll find in the lower mainland. Keith and Chika do an amazing job of personalizing the experience and show how much they genuinely care about your experience and how passionate they are about their craft. The freshness and quality of the fish/seafood is top notch. You won't be disappointed. 10/10 recommend.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Tried them for the first time, will never go anywhere else again for my Sushi 👍👍“

“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.“

“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.“

“Family and I always go to this place as it's our regular sushi place near by! The staff is always welcoming and the kitchen always seem super cheerful & kind! They gave my cat Zuzu some fish as well on my last visit plus always happy to fix any mistakes that occur with orders! I hope may gentle and kind days find this place and their amazing staff! Thank you - Waffle“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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“