Ganbei Izakaya Japanese Restaurant
$$$ • Japanese, Sushi BarsAbout Ganbei Izakaya Japanese Restaurant
Customers' Favorites
Houbou with Omakase Sashimi
Mentaiko Cheese Yakitori
Beef Tongue Robata
Omakase Sushi Set
Trifecta Mini Don
Assorted Sashimi
Chicken Yakitori
Oyster Motoyaki
Chicken Karaage
Salmon Sashimi
Recent Reviews
194 ratings
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Ganbei Izakaya is a fun-looking Japanese spot in Richmond that reminds me of the little restaurants in Japan. It's kinda hidden with the entrance in a walkway at a strip mall. The interior has lots of murals and figurines.
Oyster Motoyaki ($9) was big and had enoki mushrooms and corn in the creamy and fatty sauce.
Chicken Yakitori ($7) were quite good and better than the Pork Belly ($8). The Chicken Wings ($10) took the longest to arrive at our table and was my least...read full review
Oyster Motoyaki ($9) was big and had enoki mushrooms and corn in the creamy and fatty sauce.
Chicken Yakitori ($7) were quite good and better than the Pork Belly ($8). The Chicken Wings ($10) took the longest to arrive at our table and was my least...read full review
Sushi was excellent!
Service was great!
Nice to see a clean washroom too.
Definitely shall be back!
Service was great!
Nice to see a clean washroom too.
Definitely shall be back!
Can't say enough good things about this place. Been there a few times with different people and they've all loved it.
Hours
| Monday | 5PM - 12AM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5PM - 12AM |
| Thursday | 5PM - 12AM |
| Friday | 5PM - 1AM |
| Saturday | 5PM - 1AM |
| Sunday | 5PM - 12AM |
Ganbei Izakaya Japanese Restaurant offers a fun and lively dining experience with its late-night hours and diverse menu. Spencer and his awesome crew provide friendly service, though some guests note they can be slow to attend to requests. The quality of the food is impressive, with a great vibe and wicked decor that truly transports guests. Reviewers describe the spot as a fun-looking Japanese place that reminds them of small restaurants in Japan, with lots of murals and figurines inside. The menu features a variety of interesting dishes, including delectable yakitori options like crispy chicken skin, chicken knee, and bacon scallop. The robata is top-notch, with skillful charcoal grilling adding smoky flavor to perfectly cooked skewers. Guests particularly enjoyed the chicken yakitori, beef tongue, beef short ribs, ton toro, gizzard, and chicken skin. Ton-Toro skewers were praised as fatty and tender, and the Oyster Motoyaki with enoki mushrooms and corn was a highlight. The salmon belly sashimi and toro tartare are also highly recommended, offering a great contrast to the robata. The Sashimi Salad was described as huge and very refreshing. The restaurant provides vegetarian options and is kid-friendly, with easy access at ground level for wheelchair users. With its late-night hours, Japanese specialties, and welcoming environment, Ganbei Izakaya Japanese Restaurant remains a popular choice for an excellent and memorable dining experience.