29 Best Japanese Restaurants in Richmond

“Great coffee stop and baked goods! Loved their strawberry matcha latte and coffee misto.

Would like to come back and try what they offer in terms of food options. But I did see that if you are stopping for food it's a minimum of spend $16 per person.“

“정말 맛있어요.돈까스도 치즈돈까스도 새우튀김도 굳입니다“

“Both food and pricing are good. Highly recommended“

“If you love bold flavors and a good spice challenge, Curry Soup Garaku is the place to be! Their spice levels range from 1 to 40, making it perfect for everyone—from mild spice lovers to heat daredevils. I tried Level 30 (definitely not for the faint of heart!) and had to tap out after a few bites, but their lassi was a lifesaver. My partner finished Level 30 like a champ, though not without breaking a sweat!

I ended up switching to Level 5 and absolutely loved it—so flavorful and balanced. The curry soup is rich, comforting, and packed with delicious ingredients. They also have $1 chicken wings during happy hour, which are a great addition to the meal.

The staff was friendly, and the atmosphere is cozy, perfect for a fun date night or a casual hangout. Highly recommend for anyone looking to try something unique and exciting!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Hamachi carpaccio (from daily special) 10/10 we all loved it
2x scallop uni cream fettuccine (my personal favourite)
Sakura shrimp & shirasu
Pulled pork ragù fusilli
Yuzu ice cream (from daily special) - I personally loved this one, it was fragrant, light and refreshing, perfect for ending off a carb heavy meal

Service was great, food arrived quickly despite a full restaurant. Staff are very attentive. I’ve dined here multiple times and will continue to recommend Wasuta to others.“

“very good sushi. highly recommended“

“Great tasting sushi!“

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

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

“Kid-friendliness: Superb friendly excellent service and a calm relaxing family friendly atmosphere! My kid loves their sushi especially the cheese potato roll! Highly recommend the chicken curry don. Such generous servings too!! If you come hungry you’ll definitely leave substantially gastronomically appeased and happy!“

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

“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“

“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 .“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“美味的日本餐 服務周到“

“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.“

“We go here super often. We're usually a large group - sometimes we have a reservation and if we don't, it's usually about a 30 minute wait for a table during happy hour. Happy hour prices are so good, I get 2 salmon avocado rolls for $12 including tax and tip.“

“Great food authentic Japanese, quality and good service“

“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!“

“👌🏻fine quality et excellent service“

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

“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“

“Phenomenal food. Ordered the soba noodles soup, spicy salmon rolls, and some various tempura. Food all tasted very fresh. However, it is on the pricier end and the portions could be a little larger.

The service is great too! They check in on you just enough to make sure you are good but not so much as they do in most typical restaurants. Excellent ambience and experience overall.“