We enjoyed our meal sooo much. Everything was tasty and we anticipate our next visit :)Ox tongue is rarely found outside of japan. We are super grateful to find this in town!!!
C M
One of my favorite Japanese restaurant in downtown, their dish style is so Japanese, you can enjoy their Gyu(beef) cuisine.
Menhey Tong
The don is so bad and the sides that come with the meal is a✨disaster✨. The beef is Dry and hard as old leather shoes and has no favours at all. I will say it’s the 5 dollar supermarket fake Japanese food quality.
Shirley Ng
I should have read the reviews before going (not the 5 star ones).......microwaved food would've been better..Long wait time for not very delicious food...do yourself a solid and stay away from here.
YVRAndreww
I am sad to report this is exactly what happened here, was looking forward to try this "Ox Tongue" Speciality restaurant for a while but due to Covid and other commitments, today we finally find time to do so. I have to say from the get go, the ambiance & the service staffs made the first impression really well, after our order came out disappointment sets in: First off: the plating of food was sloppy ( remember you are a "Speciality Restaurant! ), rice was not properly filled and grains were sticking all over the bowl, the so called "pickled vegetables" were not done properly as they were just blanched without any flavour at all, even the green pepper mixed with miso(?) was bland! Also, the temperate were not right, they were warm, they should be served slightly chilled. Meat quality was just average, and if you are a Speciality Shop for Ox Tongue, you would do Ox Tongue right!! (Average chewing time for each piece of Ox Tongue = 5mins!!) As customers we come here for that very special item you say you are expert in, but this is totally wasting the ingredients, and I feel sorry for the front service staffs as they do a very good job here, but the kitchen staff needs to really look into what they are doing! And in these very difficult times, keeping a business is not easy, and if your food quality is less than mediocre, all I can say is "What a pity & best of luck!" Anyways, I will NOT be back!
Henry Chen
It is a bit weird that this place doesn’t seem very popular on the bustling Robson St. I live in the neighborhood, but every time I pass by here, business is just okay compared to other restaurants nearby. However their food is pretty decent, nice and cozy atmosphere, good service. My first dining experience here was excellent. A hidden gem I guess?
Oleg G
I am in love with this restaurant! I am happy to see the first Japanese restaurant specialized on beef tongue in Vancouver (and North America). Besides very interesting menu to try something new, the design and decor is very nice. I loved variations of beef tongue, but if it's your first time I'd recommend to go with a thin cut. It tastes amazing. If you are at Robson and you want to try something special, Gyusen is the place!
Anqi Xiong
Nice decor, decent food portion. Beef tongue was good. Did not feel authentic tho.
Tsugumi w
Every foods are amazing.Server is so kind, he explained every foods and we enjoyed foods✨Thank you so much, it's wonderful experience!!!ありがとうございました?♀️
Austin Tsai
Mediocre food, with prices that don’t match the quality. Service is totally lacking, your typical Chinese owned Japanese restaurant. With a relatively empty restaurant it still took awhile to even get some water. Side salad was clearly browning and beef tongue was mediocre (not $25 quality at all). The waiter was able to mess up a simple order with rice given when udon was ordered. On the same block there are much better choices for food.
The food here is fantastic. I recommend getting either the AAA beef or the beef tongue thick. I tried out the housemade sauce with the AAA beef and soysauce with the beef tongue. The service is good too.
Jordan Tran
I was skeptical about the price of the thick cut gyutan set, but the quality is very good!!
jia li
It was amazing experience, the true taste of Japan. Great food, elegant decor, wonderful service. The ending dessert adds the satisfaction. Will be back soon. Thank you !
Jasper Mordeno
If you like beef tongue you’ll love this place (even if you don’t, give it a try)! Tongue is so soft and chewy and all the side dishes it comes with are great. Staff is really friendly as well.
We enjoyed our meal sooo much. Everything was tasty and we anticipate our next visit :)Ox tongue is rarely found outside of japan. We are super grateful to find this in town!!!
One of my favorite Japanese restaurant in downtown, their dish style is so Japanese, you can enjoy their Gyu(beef) cuisine.
The don is so bad and the sides that come with the meal is a✨disaster✨. The beef is Dry and hard as old leather shoes and has no favours at all. I will say it’s the 5 dollar supermarket fake Japanese food quality.
I should have read the reviews before going (not the 5 star ones).......microwaved food would've been better..Long wait time for not very delicious food...do yourself a solid and stay away from here.
I am sad to report this is exactly what happened here, was looking forward to try this "Ox Tongue" Speciality restaurant for a while but due to Covid and other commitments, today we finally find time to do so. I have to say from the get go, the ambiance & the service staffs made the first impression really well, after our order came out disappointment sets in: First off: the plating of food was sloppy ( remember you are a "Speciality Restaurant! ), rice was not properly filled and grains were sticking all over the bowl, the so called "pickled vegetables" were not done properly as they were just blanched without any flavour at all, even the green pepper mixed with miso(?) was bland! Also, the temperate were not right, they were warm, they should be served slightly chilled. Meat quality was just average, and if you are a Speciality Shop for Ox Tongue, you would do Ox Tongue right!! (Average chewing time for each piece of Ox Tongue = 5mins!!) As customers we come here for that very special item you say you are expert in, but this is totally wasting the ingredients, and I feel sorry for the front service staffs as they do a very good job here, but the kitchen staff needs to really look into what they are doing! And in these very difficult times, keeping a business is not easy, and if your food quality is less than mediocre, all I can say is "What a pity & best of luck!" Anyways, I will NOT be back!
It is a bit weird that this place doesn’t seem very popular on the bustling Robson St. I live in the neighborhood, but every time I pass by here, business is just okay compared to other restaurants nearby. However their food is pretty decent, nice and cozy atmosphere, good service. My first dining experience here was excellent. A hidden gem I guess?
I am in love with this restaurant! I am happy to see the first Japanese restaurant specialized on beef tongue in Vancouver (and North America). Besides very interesting menu to try something new, the design and decor is very nice. I loved variations of beef tongue, but if it's your first time I'd recommend to go with a thin cut. It tastes amazing. If you are at Robson and you want to try something special, Gyusen is the place!
Nice decor, decent food portion. Beef tongue was good. Did not feel authentic tho.
Every foods are amazing.Server is so kind, he explained every foods and we enjoyed foods✨Thank you so much, it's wonderful experience!!!ありがとうございました?♀️
Mediocre food, with prices that don’t match the quality. Service is totally lacking, your typical Chinese owned Japanese restaurant. With a relatively empty restaurant it still took awhile to even get some water. Side salad was clearly browning and beef tongue was mediocre (not $25 quality at all). The waiter was able to mess up a simple order with rice given when udon was ordered. On the same block there are much better choices for food.
Restaurantji Recommends
Recommend trying if you haven't. It's good!
The food here is fantastic. I recommend getting either the AAA beef or the beef tongue thick. I tried out the housemade sauce with the AAA beef and soysauce with the beef tongue. The service is good too.
I was skeptical about the price of the thick cut gyutan set, but the quality is very good!!
It was amazing experience, the true taste of Japan. Great food, elegant decor, wonderful service. The ending dessert adds the satisfaction. Will be back soon. Thank you !
If you like beef tongue you’ll love this place (even if you don’t, give it a try)! Tongue is so soft and chewy and all the side dishes it comes with are great. Staff is really friendly as well.
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