32 Best Japanese Restaurants in Richmond

“Both food and pricing are good. Highly recommended“

“정말 맛있어요.돈까스도 치즈돈까스도 새우튀김도 굳입니다“

“very good sushi. highly recommended“

“I’ve eaten here a few times. When they first opened to the public I was so happy that Soup Curry had finally arrived to Vancouver. The soup was hot and everything cooked to perfection.

I came here recently greeted with lovely staff but the food just wasn’t quite right. The carrot was hard and soup was lukewarm. Reading the reviews, it looks like I wasn’t alone in this experience. The meat was tender though and I enjoyed the flavour profile. One thing I would ask especially since now fall and winter are arriving is that you serve your soup curry hot 🙏🏼 I hope to return next time seeing this change.“

“Great tasting sushi!“

“Since hubby misses Japan (the food especially) immensely, I decided to bring Japan to him for his birthday! It was more than we could've hoped for from the gracious hosts, Chef Ray and wife Christine, to the gorgeous presentation of each course, the preparations of each item, the texture, the taste and the cosy atmosphere. We savoured each bite, while enjoying the friendly banter between the hosts and a couple of their regulars at the bar seating. Highly recommend! side note: I was impressed by just how meticulous and thoughtful they are when I saw they even put a little decor under the washroom sink.“

“Haven't been to Yuu for a while and we went back last week. Price didn't go up much despite the inflation. Kids order some special drink and the staff even gave them a small ice-cream cone to top it off. Great gesture. Would definitely be going back more often.“

“I dined here for lunch a few days ago with some friends. We ordered different pasta dishes to share and we all ate the matcha tiramisu. Everything was delicious. Noodles were cooked perfectly, and all the sauces had the right amount of seasoning (nothing was lacking or overpowering the dish). The dessert was very tasty and not super sugary as other desserts can be.

Since this was during the lunch time rush, the restaurant was fully seated with people waiting for a table. The service was quick and attentive. Our water was refilled and the server made sure to check on us and how our meal was. We did not feel rushed nor ignored.

I feel the owner and the staff have corrected a lot of the concerns it seems people have had with negative reviews. This is now one of my favourite restaurants in Richmond and I will be coming back many more times.“

“Loved everything about this place! We stopped by late night and had a bunch of their robata as well as some sashimi and tartare.

The robata was top notch. The charcoal grilling was done skillfully, adding smoky flavour to the skewers while the meat was cooked perfectly. My favourite was the chicken yakitori, but we also very much enjoyed the beef tongue, beef short ribs, ton toro, gizzard, and chicken skin. The shishamo was a bit on the salty side, but the grilling was done very well.

We also ordered the salmon belly sashimi and the toro tartare. The salmon belly was very fresh and presented nicely on ice. I also really enjoyed the toro tartare. The presentation was on point and the combination of textures and flavours was just right for me. The raw dishes were a great contrast to the robata!“

“We needed it a night out on the town for date night with my family and came to this restaurant and wow is all I have to say what an amazing food experience and service was amazing, we had Octavia as our server and she was awesome, I highly recommend this restaurant! ❤️“

“The food tastes very good and everyone is so friendly and provide the high quality service“

“The atmosphere is cozy, relaxing, and beautifully designed — perfect for studying, catching up with friends, or just enjoying some quiet “me time.” Their drinks are top-tier (especially the matcha and lattes), and the desserts are not only delicious but also picture-perfect. The staff are super friendly and make you feel genuinely welcome. It’s one of those places you visit once and instantly want to come back to.“

“The items are fresh and delicious. If you’re going for the hot comfort items the prices are reasonable. But for the poke bowls, it’s pricey any where you get them. But there’s definitely value here.

I love the ikura!
Next time I’ll try their tuna and chopped scallop bowl.“

“6 stars! Best Ramen in BC so far for me.“

“Food is really good! You have your privacy too, 100% would recommend this restaurant“

“Really enjoyed lunch with the curry tendon on rice. Staff was friendly and had a very nice atmosphere. Pleasant Japanese music was playing in the background. Each table had a small traditional dish of pickled daikon. Yummy. Street side parking just outside“

“美味的日本餐 服務周到“

“The food was beautifully presented, but the flavours were pretty mid.

I liked the steak out of everything I had. The hamburger steak was bland. I felt like the sauces couldn’t bring out the flavours of the meat.

Service was nice and I liked the unlimited rice and miso bar. Overall, it was an OK experience, but not a place I would frequent.“

“Wow, best katsu and udon, not just in Vancouver or Canada... One note better come early the queue is quite long, and the food takes a while to be prepared and served.. but well worth the wait. The chefs and the staffs are all Japanese, thus this place taste is very authentic.“

“The chicken sashimi bento box includes a piece of chicken karaage and four tempuras, of which two are shrimp. $21.50 as of April 15, 2025. No discount for lunch.

Everything was a cut above the usual bento boxes. Tempuras and karaage were crispy but not greasy. Cabbage separated the BBQ chicken from the rice - a nice touch. Sashimi pieces were thick and firm.

Decor is well kept; place is clean. It’s not Tojo nor Miku, but then, neither are the prices. Recommended.“

“The place is neat and tidy.
Staff are friendly.

I love the Udon. The taste was good.
Kid's menu portion was generous when compared to my udon. 😆
The salmon sushi was great, too!

This is a Janpanese restaurant runned by, I believe, Korean.“

“Late night sushi was good, however the waiter seemed distracted when taking our order and missed several things that we’d asked for. When we asked they said it wasn’t on our bill but they could add them if we wanted but we just wanted to get home at that point.“

“Pretty good food there. I like the ambience and the noodles. Will go back and try the other stuff.“

“Great food authentic Japanese, quality and good service“

“Service was prompt and friendly 🙏🏻

Ramen 👌🏻
- Chewy noodles, if that's your preference
- Rich and perfectly salted broth, so you can slurp the bowl clean
- Luscious chashu (braised pork belly)

Yakitori (skewers) were hit/miss. Ordered the omakase set - most were tender and well seasoned, while a couple were over-charred and bland.

Recommend:
- kokuton shoyu ramen
- shio ramen“

“Had lunch omakase yesterday, and the ingredients were incredibly fresh. The chef and staff were very friendly and talkative! I was delighted to try a new sake. I can confidently say this is the highest quality omakase I’ve had in Vancouver—better than the two Michelin-starred Japanese restaurants I’ve tried before. The only thing I think could be improved is that the flavors were a bit on the salty side. If they were a touch milder, it would better highlight the freshness of the ingredients. We also celebrated our anniversary here, and the staff were kind enough to take a photo for us.“

“5⭐️ Best sashimi i ever had , great service very clean . High quality of food definitely go back .“

“5⭐️ Best sashimi i ever had , great service very clean . High quality of food definitely go back .“

“👌🏻fine quality et excellent service“

“Food was FANTASTIC. I honestly expected nothing less of the place and it met my every expectation food-wise.

The service was alright, they do a device ordering style. Which can be confusing for some people so watch out for that, my family personally found it easy to navigate so we didn't have much trouble with it.

The only big complaint I had was the wait time. It was a weekend, however we were told that we'd be seated after 15 minutes, when reality was that we waited for A NEAR HOUR.

Oh well.

Still would come again! 😛“

“Tsujiri at OpenRoad Toyota Richmond is a unique and authentic Japanese café experience. The matcha, green tea, and soba were all excellent, giving a real taste of Japan. While enjoying your food, you can look around at the Toyota cars, which adds a unique touch to the setting. It feels like the café is tailor-made for the Japanese management, and we’re lucky to enjoy it with them. Big praise to the management for creating such an authentic Japanese atmosphere. The Japanese staff is super friendly and welcoming!“