A extensive tour of the different Japanese cuisines at one seating. Accomplished to the highest levels in front of you.
Efren
The experience was very delightful. The food was great one of the best omakase I've had. It's worth the money.
sharon
Quite a lot of dishes than the regular omakase. They give you about 25 dishes. Food and service were great. Good place for special celebrations.
Brian
I recently spent a few days in Vancouver before my trip and treated myself to an exceptional dinner. The 25-course Omakase experience was truly remarkable! Each dish showcased exquisite showmanship, with the chefs preparing everything right in front of me, creating an engaging atmosphere. The freshness of the ingredients was evident in every bite, and the delicateness of each dish was a true testament to their artistry. I enjoyed every moment and am already looking forward to returning next season for a whole new menu! Highly recommend this unforgettable dining adventure!
Eric
Such a fun experience and the food was amazing. 25 courses all perfectly executed. Will go again
Martin
If you are reading this and are on the fence about it - do it. One of the best food experiences I've ever had.
Yen
For ochakase the portions are very small and if I liked a tea, the teas were changed out so quickly that I couldn't get a refill unless it was paired with the next course
Bona
Truly an outstanding experience! We were celebrating my husband's birthday, and they even had a special little surprise for him, which made the evening even more memorable. The service was impeccable from start to finish and the food was out of this world. I loved how the entire meal felt like a beautifully choreographed performance. The respect for the ingredients and the attention to detail in crafting such an incredible meal was moving — it honestly brought me to tears by the end. I would highly recommend it to friends and family and would absolutely return!
Twee
We celebrated our anniversary at Okeya Kyujiro and it was unforgettable. The intimate setting, impeccable service, and beautifully crafted omakase made the night feel truly special. Each dish was a work of art—both visually and in taste—and the chefs brought such passion and precision to every course. This wasn't just a meal, it was an experience. Perfect for a special occasion or anyone looking for the best in Japanese fine dining in Vancouver.
Lovjinder
Very attentive staff, with absolute dedication to the Japanese traditions. Very good value for money for the 15 course brunch, absolutely stuffed afterwards. And it was great trying so many different varieties of nigiri. At no time did it feel pretentious, the restaurant setting thankfully did not cater to any influencer types.
We had a lovely time. I went with my partner to celebrate our birthday (yes, we share the same birthdate). This was my second time and my partner's first time. The night was incredible. You receive about 25 different dishes that range from being a small bite to a few bites to consume. Think tasting menu. Almost every bite we had was perfect. My partner struggled to pick their favourite bite. The one dish we didn't like was some sort of cucumber, black bean, and fermented paste dish. I believe it was meant to be a palate cleanser, but it soured the meal for us a little. Quite literally every other bite brought joy though. The ambience is a little odd as it is bar seating and they are consistently giving you food every few minutes. There is music playing the whole time and you feel like you are apart of the show. It's like being in a "4D" cooking movie, except you are truly immersed. Price wise, it was about $680 for the two of us not including tips or getting any drinks. You can tell from each bite that the quality of ingredients being used is likely making the meal worth it. I also think if you consider the restaurant as more of an experience than a meal, that the value is there. I wouldn't recommend this outside of special occasions though (unless you just make enough money to casually spend that much on dinner). ***Birthday note*** As staff were informed it was our birthday, they were very excited. Apparently it was the first time they had a couple come with the exact same birthday. As a little treat for birthdays, anniversaries, etc. they add a little wafer plaque to your dessert saying "Happy Birthday [name]" and one of the hospitality staff will play happy birthday on an instrument. Overall, the place is exactly what you can expect: A curated dining experience featuring the highest grade of ingredients and authentic trained chefs, and staff who show care and love in the work they do.
Kendra
Highly recommend the Ochakase (Tea) experience. What a spectacular experience. It was a performance by the chefs and all the servers were lovely. Food and tea pairings were so delicious and special. Felt like we had been transported to Japan in the middle of Yaletown. Great for a special occasion. Reservations required.
Ryan
This is as close as you can get to a Japanese omakase without going to Japan yourself, highly recommend!
Gerard Lee
I looked for new places to try on this trip to Vancouver. I usually end up at the same places every time so this time I decided to try new places. Sushi Okeya Kyujiro is a one-star Michelin restaurant, so I was eagerly looking forward to my visit.
Located in Yaletown on Mainland St, it is an intimate space with a small waiting area. The servers are dressed in kimono and greet you at the entrance. You are led into the U-shaped bar and there are black screens hiding the chefs and the workspace from the diners. Once all diners have been seated and served their choice of drinks, the screens rise, and the performance begins. Lunch consists of fifteen courses for $180CAD. Dinner consists of twenty courses for $325CAD. I went for lunch as that was the only reservation I could secure on the desired date.
Each course is a piece of art, and you are requested to consume it within 10 seconds of it being presented to you. The servers explain each item as they are presented. There is a main chef and two subsidiary chefs working on the pieces of sushi. The first course was a trio of appetizers, followed by chawanmushi, then eight pieces of nigiri sushi, a bowl of ikura and crabmeat, a bowl of soba with pieces of Wagyu, then a piece of maki sushi, and a slice of tamago. The finale was dessert consisting of red bean with mochi and a green tea ice cream sandwich.
I had two glasses of beer (one rice, the other yuzu) with my meal. Interestingly, there are no menus … The servers explain the five kinds of beer, and the different wines and sake available. The total came to $220.05CAD + tip. This was arguably the finest omakase I have experienced. I cannot wait to try dinner and there are locations in Vancouver, Montreal, and Toronto so my next visit might be to Montreal.
A extensive tour of the different Japanese cuisines at one seating. Accomplished to the highest levels in front of you.
The experience was very delightful. The food was great one of the best omakase I've had. It's worth the money.
Quite a lot of dishes than the regular omakase. They give you about 25 dishes. Food and service were great. Good place for special celebrations.
I recently spent a few days in Vancouver before my trip and treated myself to an exceptional dinner. The 25-course Omakase experience was truly remarkable! Each dish showcased exquisite showmanship, with the chefs preparing everything right in front of me, creating an engaging atmosphere. The freshness of the ingredients was evident in every bite, and the delicateness of each dish was a true testament to their artistry. I enjoyed every moment and am already looking forward to returning next season for a whole new menu! Highly recommend this unforgettable dining adventure!
Such a fun experience and the food was amazing. 25 courses all perfectly executed. Will go again
If you are reading this and are on the fence about it - do it. One of the best food experiences I've ever had.
For ochakase the portions are very small and if I liked a tea, the teas were changed out so quickly that I couldn't get a refill unless it was paired with the next course
Truly an outstanding experience! We were celebrating my husband's birthday, and they even had a special little surprise for him, which made the evening even more memorable. The service was impeccable from start to finish and the food was out of this world. I loved how the entire meal felt like a beautifully choreographed performance. The respect for the ingredients and the attention to detail in crafting such an incredible meal was moving — it honestly brought me to tears by the end. I would highly recommend it to friends and family and would absolutely return!
We celebrated our anniversary at Okeya Kyujiro and it was unforgettable. The intimate setting, impeccable service, and beautifully crafted omakase made the night feel truly special. Each dish was a work of art—both visually and in taste—and the chefs brought such passion and precision to every course. This wasn't just a meal, it was an experience. Perfect for a special occasion or anyone looking for the best in Japanese fine dining in Vancouver.
Very attentive staff, with absolute dedication to the Japanese traditions. Very good value for money for the 15 course brunch, absolutely stuffed afterwards. And it was great trying so many different varieties of nigiri. At no time did it feel pretentious, the restaurant setting thankfully did not cater to any influencer types.
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We had a lovely time. I went with my partner to celebrate our birthday (yes, we share the same birthdate). This was my second time and my partner's first time. The night was incredible. You receive about 25 different dishes that range from being a small bite to a few bites to consume. Think tasting menu. Almost every bite we had was perfect. My partner struggled to pick their favourite bite. The one dish we didn't like was some sort of cucumber, black bean, and fermented paste dish. I believe it was meant to be a palate cleanser, but it soured the meal for us a little. Quite literally every other bite brought joy though. The ambience is a little odd as it is bar seating and they are consistently giving you food every few minutes. There is music playing the whole time and you feel like you are apart of the show. It's like being in a "4D" cooking movie, except you are truly immersed. Price wise, it was about $680 for the two of us not including tips or getting any drinks. You can tell from each bite that the quality of ingredients being used is likely making the meal worth it. I also think if you consider the restaurant as more of an experience than a meal, that the value is there. I wouldn't recommend this outside of special occasions though (unless you just make enough money to casually spend that much on dinner). ***Birthday note*** As staff were informed it was our birthday, they were very excited. Apparently it was the first time they had a couple come with the exact same birthday. As a little treat for birthdays, anniversaries, etc. they add a little wafer plaque to your dessert saying "Happy Birthday [name]" and one of the hospitality staff will play happy birthday on an instrument. Overall, the place is exactly what you can expect: A curated dining experience featuring the highest grade of ingredients and authentic trained chefs, and staff who show care and love in the work they do.
Highly recommend the Ochakase (Tea) experience. What a spectacular experience. It was a performance by the chefs and all the servers were lovely. Food and tea pairings were so delicious and special. Felt like we had been transported to Japan in the middle of Yaletown. Great for a special occasion. Reservations required.
This is as close as you can get to a Japanese omakase without going to Japan yourself, highly recommend!
I looked for new places to try on this trip to Vancouver. I usually end up at the same places every time so this time I decided to try new places. Sushi Okeya Kyujiro is a one-star Michelin restaurant, so I was eagerly looking forward to my visit.
Located in Yaletown on Mainland St, it is an intimate space with a small waiting area. The servers are dressed in kimono and greet you at the entrance. You are led into the U-shaped bar and there are black screens hiding the chefs and the workspace from the diners. Once all diners have been seated and served their choice of drinks, the screens rise, and the performance begins.
Lunch consists of fifteen courses for $180CAD. Dinner consists of twenty courses for $325CAD. I went for lunch as that was the only reservation I could secure on the desired date.
Each course is a piece of art, and you are requested to consume it within 10 seconds of it being presented to you. The servers explain each item as they are presented. There is a main chef and two subsidiary chefs working on the pieces of sushi.
The first course was a trio of appetizers, followed by chawanmushi, then eight pieces of nigiri sushi, a bowl of ikura and crabmeat, a bowl of soba with pieces of Wagyu, then a piece of maki sushi, and a slice of tamago. The finale was dessert consisting of red bean with mochi and a green tea ice cream sandwich.
I had two glasses of beer (one rice, the other yuzu) with my meal. Interestingly, there are no menus … The servers explain the five kinds of beer, and the different wines and sake available. The total came to $220.05CAD + tip. This was arguably the finest omakase I have experienced. I cannot wait to try dinner and there are locations in Vancouver, Montreal, and Toronto so my next visit might be to Montreal.
Delightful place for late dinner.
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