Izakaya Restaurants in Vancouver, BC

“Visiting Vancouver as the last leg of a cross-country trip and stumbled across Oku Izakaya. Even though the restaurant fully booked online we were swiftly seated. Great range of hot and cold Japanese food. Specifically the hot potatoes balls - would definitely go back for those alone!“

“We found this place through recommendations on Reddit and are so glad we did. The restaurant is underrated. Definitely a 5 star experience, especially for the price. We had their set menu. Every dish was close to a piece of art, with every detail thought through. Service friendly, attentive and seamless (we never had to wait for the next dish for over a minute for instance). Everyone speaks to each other in japanese, which is fun but it also gave the restaurant an authentic vibe. The salmon sushi was one of the best I ever had. Leaving delicious salmon aside, my husband and I both thought that there was something special about how the rice was cooked. Cod was amazing too. The ice cream with warm cheese sauce was also incredible. Our new favorite place in Vancouver.“

“Amazing Japanese Yakitori Izakaya in Vancouver!! 😉😋🥇🥰🧑🏻‍🍳👩🏻‍🍳💪🏼✌🏼👍🏼👏“

“One day you will eat at Pizza Coming Soon“

“First time for us, attended a private function. Food was delicious and filling. The service was outstanding and extremely attentive. They had a vast array of sake and after ordering the sake flight (sampler tray), we found a few options that we really liked and ordered a couple of bottles. The sashimi was very fresh and delicious. There was an assortment of dishes that we tried that were on par with many of the high end restaurants, such as the egg omelet with crab ankake and the BBQ eel Unagi rice bowl. Street parking was easy to find. We’d definitely come back to Hashigo Sake Bar.“

“Guu is one of my favourite places to be, especially in the rainy fall/winter months. Such a warm atmosphere, great server vibes, and fun changing menu.

We usually order whatever sounds intriguing and haven't been disappointed. Such a gem. God, I love it here.

Pros will get stoned pre-dinner reservation, eat a bunch of cool shit off the specials menu, then walk across the street to Dank Mart to pay $7 for a chocolate bar with Shaq's face on it for dessert.“

“Good food, good service, authentic Japanese.“

“good food, service and friendly staff 👌“

“I honestly can't say enough about how much of a gem this place is....

*Fantastic selection of sake 🍶

*Amazing diversity of traditional and chef inspired Japanese foods. 🍜

*And such a welcoming atmosphere! ✨🏆“

“Not oooh but guuuu! Gotta level up that lingo nahhmean? My server gave me a secret off the menu beef and udon dish which literally sizzled to the point of creating dancing bonito flakes as I tried to document in the video below. The classic tofu salad with a romesco sweet pepper twist was also sublime but honestly the best part was the second floor people judging ..I mean watching.. of notoriously colourful/sketchy/surreal Gastown.“