Mediocre food, small servings, too expensive and bad service. We haven’t even received our dessert and one of our appetizers order and they were already handing us the bill.Not worth it.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Michael Liu
Highly recommended, best Izakaya in Vancouver. Pricing is very fair/cheap compare to its portion and quality. One of few Japanese places that is not over-
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tiffany Lu
We sat in the upstairs room on the floor and had a great experience. The cocktails were yummy and the food was delicious. Really enjoyed the beef sukiyaki hotpot and the potato-mochi. They also have different daily specials you can try. Would definitely go again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Takowasa, EBI Mayo
Alex Pelletier
Really good food, so many options and the restaurant is really cute.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Takoyaki
Timothy Williams
We enjoyed eating here on Robson and yes, “garlic is Guuu’d”. The reviews were great and we gave it a try. It didn’t disappoint as we all enjoyed our meals. The place was busy and the layout of the restaurant was ok. The service was a little slow, and I’m guessing because staffing was tight and it was busy. The kids enjoyed their noodles and edamame. Overall good food with an authentic experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Alexandra Tan
This place used to be extremely popular in 2013-2016 - it was impossible to get a seat. Over the years the quality of the food has definitely gone down hill.Just isn’t hitting the mark anymore.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Michelle Y
Good izakaya and great food. Especially recommend beef sukiyaki, porkloin cutlet and takowasa.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Takowasa
BeverlyH
This was my favorite restaurant when I was student back 20 years ago, I came back with my boys and my husband this time after 15 years. The food was still good and my favorite is still the same , Yaki udon . I am happy that all of guu are still open. Thank you ?
Peter Cross
Stopped in for dinner with a friend who is a huge fan of the restaurant. My first time and it was fabulous. We were accommodated even though they really had no space. We were seated between reservations, this meant we did not have time to linger, but hey. We go fed! Great service, excellent food. Made a fan out of me. I will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Takoyaki with Bonito Flakes, Grilled Mackerel, Karaage
lala Yoon
They force a tip. Isn’t it an option?The server has long hair and tide her hair as like
Guu’ing around…I have tried pretty all the locations multiple times throughout the years starting with the original Guu because of their pumpkin croquet. All the locations are a good little hang out placed with some friends over some food and drinks; each location has a little theme with a slightly different menu.However sometimes the quality of the food are a hit and missed because they change their menu slightly throughout the different seasons of the year. Yes, that shouldn’t be an excuse for subpar food anywhere when you are paying for it.This time around, here were the food I ordered at this location;1. Garlic soy sauce marinated okra. Nothing worth mentioning about this dish other than why did I even ordered it?2. Assorted Oden. This is usually my warm up dish, unfortunately the only thing warm was the both. Once again, soup are most flavourful when hot not warm plus forgot to give me the mustard on the side which I like. Failed!3. 3 kinds of sashimi (sockeye salmon, albacore toro, hamachi). Very fresh and tasty.4. Beef tataki. The onion and sauce were too overwhelming, took away most of the beef flavour.5. Ebi mayo. Pretty generic dish overall.6. Kimchi udon. Could use a little more seasoning and butter to enhance the flavour, and perhaps a bit more fish roe? Sorry this used to be a specialty dish I make way before any restaurant even consider it on their menu.7. Miso marinated black cod. It was perfectly done, tasty and tender. Until the guy beside me turned around and sneezed toward it (Facepalm). No I didn’t ask him to eat it, I just can’t believe certain people just don’t have any sanitary manners.8. Shrimp and Mochi gratin. This is one of those dish, it’s good sometimes and at times I wanted to ask for a refund, this was one of those times I would like a refund.Overall this time around, the service was pretty average and a couple of dishes could’ve been better. Nevertheless, the Guu locations are a neat and casual little places to hang out with a few friends. But some may find their little dishes can add up to be quite expensive sometimes.I would say a solid 3 stars overall is fair.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Damien Boersma
Fun little Japanese finger food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rencia Vaz
We sat upstairs, what a cozy place the food is beautiful. I thought of scallop pizza a little risky but it worked out well
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andy Brown
Doing a small pre new years Vancouver food tour and stopped into Guu after not being here for quite a few years. The food was great, my friend and I were surprised it wasn't busier, but it was also the day before new years. Staff was very friendly and drinks were pretty cheap.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kaman Kwok
A delightful surprise on dinner tonight. We order the beef sukiyaki and eel rice in hot stone bowl. Quick dinner service. A little too salty for the sukiyaki however overall good dining experience.
Mediocre food, small servings, too expensive and bad service. We haven’t even received our dessert and one of our appetizers order and they were already handing us the bill.Not worth it.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Highly recommended, best Izakaya in Vancouver. Pricing is very fair/cheap compare to its portion and quality. One of few Japanese places that is not over-
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We sat in the upstairs room on the floor and had a great experience. The cocktails were yummy and the food was delicious. Really enjoyed the beef sukiyaki hotpot and the potato-mochi. They also have different daily specials you can try. Would definitely go again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Takowasa, EBI Mayo
Really good food, so many options and the restaurant is really cute.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Takoyaki
We enjoyed eating here on Robson and yes, “garlic is Guuu’d”. The reviews were great and we gave it a try. It didn’t disappoint as we all enjoyed our meals. The place was busy and the layout of the restaurant was ok. The service was a little slow, and I’m guessing because staffing was tight and it was busy. The kids enjoyed their noodles and edamame. Overall good food with an authentic experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
This place used to be extremely popular in 2013-2016 - it was impossible to get a seat. Over the years the quality of the food has definitely gone down hill.Just isn’t hitting the mark anymore.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Good izakaya and great food. Especially recommend beef sukiyaki, porkloin cutlet and takowasa.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Takowasa
This was my favorite restaurant when I was student back 20 years ago, I came back with my boys and my husband this time after 15 years. The food was still good and my favorite is still the same , Yaki udon . I am happy that all of guu are still open. Thank you ?
Stopped in for dinner with a friend who is a huge fan of the restaurant. My first time and it was fabulous. We were accommodated even though they really had no space. We were seated between reservations, this meant we did not have time to linger, but hey. We go fed! Great service, excellent food. Made a fan out of me. I will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Takoyaki with Bonito Flakes, Grilled Mackerel, Karaage
They force a tip. Isn’t it an option?The server has long hair and tide her hair as like
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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Guu’ing around…I have tried pretty all the locations multiple times throughout the years starting with the original Guu because of their pumpkin croquet. All the locations are a good little hang out placed with some friends over some food and drinks; each location has a little theme with a slightly different menu.However sometimes the quality of the food are a hit and missed because they change their menu slightly throughout the different seasons of the year. Yes, that shouldn’t be an excuse for subpar food anywhere when you are paying for it.This time around, here were the food I ordered at this location;1. Garlic soy sauce marinated okra. Nothing worth mentioning about this dish other than why did I even ordered it?2. Assorted Oden. This is usually my warm up dish, unfortunately the only thing warm was the both. Once again, soup are most flavourful when hot not warm plus forgot to give me the mustard on the side which I like. Failed!3. 3 kinds of sashimi (sockeye salmon, albacore toro, hamachi). Very fresh and tasty.4. Beef tataki. The onion and sauce were too overwhelming, took away most of the beef flavour.5. Ebi mayo. Pretty generic dish overall.6. Kimchi udon. Could use a little more seasoning and butter to enhance the flavour, and perhaps a bit more fish roe? Sorry this used to be a specialty dish I make way before any restaurant even consider it on their menu.7. Miso marinated black cod. It was perfectly done, tasty and tender. Until the guy beside me turned around and sneezed toward it (Facepalm). No I didn’t ask him to eat it, I just can’t believe certain people just don’t have any sanitary manners.8. Shrimp and Mochi gratin. This is one of those dish, it’s good sometimes and at times I wanted to ask for a refund, this was one of those times I would like a refund.Overall this time around, the service was pretty average and a couple of dishes could’ve been better. Nevertheless, the Guu locations are a neat and casual little places to hang out with a few friends. But some may find their little dishes can add up to be quite expensive sometimes.I would say a solid 3 stars overall is fair.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Fun little Japanese finger food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We sat upstairs, what a cozy place the food is beautiful. I thought of scallop pizza a little risky but it worked out well
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Doing a small pre new years Vancouver food tour and stopped into Guu after not being here for quite a few years. The food was great, my friend and I were surprised it wasn't busier, but it was also the day before new years. Staff was very friendly and drinks were pretty cheap.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A delightful surprise on dinner tonight. We order the beef sukiyaki and eel rice in hot stone bowl. Quick dinner service. A little too salty for the sukiyaki however overall good dining experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4