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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angela Isabelle
Very kind and friendly service from the staffs!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alice
The food was quite good for the price, but the dining experience was disappointing. When the two of us arrived, the restaurant was only about half full, yet the staff still insisted on seating us at a two-person table. We usually order many dishes when dining out, and a small table simply wouldn’t have enough space, so we requested a four-person table instead.The staff looked visibly uncomfortable and only agreed after going inside to check. We were also told that if other customers needed the table later, we might have to move back.Considering the restaurant wasn’t busy at the time, the arrangement and attitude felt unfriendly and definitely affected our overall dining experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Martin Spanberger
Excellent quality food, beautifully prepared and delicious! A unique menu and everything we ate was superb. The staff are well versed and very professional. We were served quickly including minimal time for our entrees. Highly recommend this place, we will definitely be going back!
Tip: make a reservation as there are not that many tables and it fills up quickly. We had a reservation and they gave us a window table with a view of the river.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ryan Mark
Wasuta Pasta is a solid spot for comforting, Japanese-inspired pasta. The noodles are perfectly cooked, the sauces are rich without being heavy, and the flavours are unique compared to typical Italian places. Portions are generous and the dishes come out fast. A great choice when you want something casual but high-quality.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marissa Fischer
Lovely dinner spot. We had a medium-ish wait for a table, and wound up on tall bar stools. Great view of the river. The food was excellent. Very unique fusion restaurant, but wonderfully tasty. The green matcha tiramisu for dessert was definitely the highlight.
I was gonna gatekeep this spot , but I think you deserve to know this hidden gem! Pasta is creamy and al dente with a great variety.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cam J
This was definitely one of my best experiences at a new restaurant. Our server was Kohei and he was very friendly and chatty. We had the aburi duck slice as an appetizer and I had the fet mentaiko salmon cream…. So delicious !!! This picture doesn't do the dish justice but trust me, It's so good !!! I will definitely be coming back very soon !!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Duong Tuan Kiet
Very neat, clean and professional restaurant with a homie aesthetic from its decoration. The friendliness of the staff made the experience very enjoyable. Never had such a delicious european-japanese fusion meal in Vancouver until I came here.
In terms of food & quality, the hamachi carpaccio + salmon poiret were on the special menu. Both made us very satisfied with its portion size, flavour and price point. The addition of kiwi slice in the hamachi carpaccio is genius!! Made every bite refreshing and adds a level of complexity to the flavour.
Salmon poiret is juicy, crisp skin, and the salmon steak was cooked to perfection.
As for pasta, we had the black garlic sauce pasta with oyster mushroom, bacon and onsen tamago. One of the best pasta I had. The japanese european fusion culinary style truly lives up to its hype. And Wasuta Pasta delivered.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
YU U
This little restaurant truly impressed me. Every dish shows how much care and creativity the team puts into their cooking. The overall style feels like a fusion of Japanese and Italian cuisine, but the balance of flavors is surprisingly clean and refined, not chaotic or heavy at all. I originally thought that mixing so many elements might turn out confusing, but it was the opposite. Each ingredient stands out beautifully, creating a layered yet harmonious taste.
I especially loved their pasta series. The noodles were perfectly chewy, coated in a rich but not overpowering sauce. The combination of the soft-boiled egg, shredded seaweed, and seared beef was just perfect. Once you mix everything together, the aroma fills the air and it becomes incredibly satisfying. You can really taste the chef’s precision in balancing every flavor.
Another highlight was the crab croquette. The crispy golden crust gives way to a creamy, flavorful filling, and when paired with their homemade tomato-based sauce, the acidity balances the richness beautifully. It is the kind of dish that clearly took time and thought to perfect, comforting yet elegant.
The smoked salmon arugula salad was another pleasant surprise, fresh, light, and full of contrast. The tender slices of salmon paired wonderfully with crunchy radishes, fresh arugula, and a sprinkle of parmesan. It is the ideal refreshing balance to the richer dishes.
The staff also mentioned that they make almost everything in-house, from sauces to even the cookies and dressings. That explains why the flavors feel so natural and alive. It does not taste commercialized at all, but rather handcrafted with genuine care. They also have special daily or occasional menus, so you might discover something new each time you visit.
Overall, this is the kind of restaurant you want to come back to again and again. Every detail, from the plating, presentation, and ingredients to the warm service, feels full of sincerity and passion. You can tell that for them, cooking is not just about making food, it is about creating art.
Must-tries: Pasta series, crab croquette, and smoked salmon salad. I cannot wait to come back and see what the chef’s next special will be!
Very good service, no elevator for accessibility but they are very friendly to people with babies! Pasta is amazing 👏 appetizers are quality 👏
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Wong
Good size portions, very good pasta - on the al dente side which was perfect for me. Very good sauce and seasoning for each dish.
Tried the special salmon cream - very good with the right hint of smokiness from salmon.
The wagyu carpaccio was alittle thin and lacked a touch more seasoning.
Scallop uni cream was flavorful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Alexander Yan (oldsnail)
The food was amazing! Even the dessert was great. Had an hamachi tar tar , uni scallops pasta, and a Hokkaido tirimusu.
The atmosphere was great with plenty of parking. The staff is really nice , but I feel they are under staff for such a busy place
Will go again for sure
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Liz Cusanelli
Food was amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Saika K
I visited this place during my pregnancy, and the staff member who served us was incredibly kind. He carefully explained which dishes and desserts contained raw ingredients or alcohol. The food was delicious, and I left feeling very happy. I’ll definitely come back again!
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very kind and friendly service from the staffs!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was quite good for the price, but the dining experience was disappointing. When the two of us arrived, the restaurant was only about half full, yet the staff still insisted on seating us at a two-person table. We usually order many dishes when dining out, and a small table simply wouldn’t have enough space, so we requested a four-person table instead.The staff looked visibly uncomfortable and only agreed after going inside to check. We were also told that if other customers needed the table later, we might have to move back.Considering the restaurant wasn’t busy at the time, the arrangement and attitude felt unfriendly and definitely affected our overall dining experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Excellent quality food, beautifully prepared and delicious! A unique menu and everything we ate was superb. The staff are well versed and very professional. We were served quickly including minimal time for our entrees. Highly recommend this place, we will definitely be going back!
Tip: make a reservation as there are not that many tables and it fills up quickly. We had a reservation and they gave us a window table with a view of the river.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wasuta Pasta is a solid spot for comforting, Japanese-inspired pasta. The noodles are perfectly cooked, the sauces are rich without being heavy, and the flavours are unique compared to typical Italian places. Portions are generous and the dishes come out fast. A great choice when you want something casual but high-quality.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely dinner spot. We had a medium-ish wait for a table, and wound up on tall bar stools. Great view of the river. The food was excellent. Very unique fusion restaurant, but wonderfully tasty. The green matcha tiramisu for dessert was definitely the highlight.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was gonna gatekeep this spot , but I think you deserve to know this hidden gem! Pasta is creamy and al dente with a great variety.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was definitely one of my best experiences at a new restaurant. Our server was Kohei and he was very friendly and chatty. We had the aburi duck slice as an appetizer and I had the fet mentaiko salmon cream…. So delicious !!! This picture doesn't do the dish justice but trust me, It's so good !!! I will definitely be coming back very soon !!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very neat, clean and professional restaurant with a homie aesthetic from its decoration. The friendliness of the staff made the experience very enjoyable. Never had such a delicious european-japanese fusion meal in Vancouver until I came here.
In terms of food & quality, the hamachi carpaccio + salmon poiret were on the special menu. Both made us very satisfied with its portion size, flavour and price point. The addition of kiwi slice in the hamachi carpaccio is genius!! Made every bite refreshing and adds a level of complexity to the flavour.
Salmon poiret is juicy, crisp skin, and the salmon steak was cooked to perfection.
As for pasta, we had the black garlic sauce pasta with oyster mushroom, bacon and onsen tamago. One of the best pasta I had. The japanese european fusion culinary style truly lives up to its hype. And Wasuta Pasta delivered.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This little restaurant truly impressed me. Every dish shows how much care and creativity the team puts into their cooking. The overall style feels like a fusion of Japanese and Italian cuisine, but the balance of flavors is surprisingly clean and refined, not chaotic or heavy at all. I originally thought that mixing so many elements might turn out confusing, but it was the opposite. Each ingredient stands out beautifully, creating a layered yet harmonious taste.
I especially loved their pasta series. The noodles were perfectly chewy, coated in a rich but not overpowering sauce. The combination of the soft-boiled egg, shredded seaweed, and seared beef was just perfect. Once you mix everything together, the aroma fills the air and it becomes incredibly satisfying. You can really taste the chef’s precision in balancing every flavor.
Another highlight was the crab croquette. The crispy golden crust gives way to a creamy, flavorful filling, and when paired with their homemade tomato-based sauce, the acidity balances the richness beautifully. It is the kind of dish that clearly took time and thought to perfect, comforting yet elegant.
The smoked salmon arugula salad was another pleasant surprise, fresh, light, and full of contrast. The tender slices of salmon paired wonderfully with crunchy radishes, fresh arugula, and a sprinkle of parmesan. It is the ideal refreshing balance to the richer dishes.
The staff also mentioned that they make almost everything in-house, from sauces to even the cookies and dressings. That explains why the flavors feel so natural and alive. It does not taste commercialized at all, but rather handcrafted with genuine care. They also have special daily or occasional menus, so you might discover something new each time you visit.
Overall, this is the kind of restaurant you want to come back to again and again. Every detail, from the plating, presentation, and ingredients to the warm service, feels full of sincerity and passion. You can tell that for them, cooking is not just about making food, it is about creating art.
Must-tries: Pasta series, crab croquette, and smoked salmon salad. I cannot wait to come back and see what the chef’s next special will be!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Very good service, no elevator for accessibility but they are very friendly to people with babies! Pasta is amazing 👏 appetizers are quality 👏
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good size portions, very good pasta - on the al dente side which was perfect for me. Very good sauce and seasoning for each dish.
Tried the special salmon cream - very good with the right hint of smokiness from salmon.
The wagyu carpaccio was alittle thin and lacked a touch more seasoning.
Scallop uni cream was flavorful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
The food was amazing! Even the dessert was great. Had an hamachi tar tar , uni scallops pasta, and a Hokkaido tirimusu.
The atmosphere was great with plenty of parking. The staff is really nice , but I feel they are under staff for such a busy place
Will go again for sure
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Food was amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I visited this place during my pregnancy, and the staff member who served us was incredibly kind. He carefully explained which dishes and desserts contained raw ingredients or alcohol. The food was delicious, and I left feeling very happy. I’ll definitely come back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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