50 Best Japanese Restaurants near White Rock

“Everything we have tried here is amazing! Arguably the best I've had. Spicy tuna sashimi and wild salmon aburi were my faves! Love the food, love the service!“

“What a hidden gem! This family-owned Japanese restaurant in White Rock has been serving authentic cuisine for 40 years, and you can feel the history the moment you step inside. The atmosphere is incredible—dining in traditional tatami rooms inside a century-old building makes for a truly immersive experience. The food is fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented, with every dish showcasing authentic Japanese craftsmanship. The owners and staff are warm and welcoming, making you feel like a cherished guest. If you’re looking for a truly special dining experience, this is the place to go. Highly recommend!“

“We have eaten at Sushi Iwa twice now and loved the food, service and atmosphere both times. We will be returning very soon“

“We ordered lots of food from here for our baby's 100 day celebration. All the food came with excellent quality and taste were very perfect. The couple who took our order and prepare our food were very kind and nice and very friendly.

Highly recommend here for good food and good people and good days :).“

“This is a good place to eat Japanese Food.. 🤓“

“Just had lunch today and while the food was pretty good, I can’t say much for our server. It would appear that she has decided that everyone she waits on must pay her a tip. We had left the restaurant and walking to our car when she followed us outside and questioned about her service. What she was inquiring about was her tip that she felt she was entitled to! After informing her the tip was on the table she immediately turned around and left without offering a thank you. What the hell?“

“I had such a lovely dining experience here recently. The food was presented beautifully, especially the roll topped with shrimp and slices of avocado which was perfectly plated with a slice of fresh lemon.

Everything tasted incredibly fresh and high quality. I really appreciated the cozy atmosphere and the care put into the meal. It is definitely a new favorite spot for me in Langley.“

“Always superb sushi ! Rolls ! Tempura ! Too good“

“You can tell a lot of thought and care went into the food here. My family and I really enjoyed the tempura, bento boxes, aburi nigiri, and saba oshi. At first, they thought they had given us the wrong order, but it turned out they had it right, but still let us keep the extras at no charge, which was really nice of them!

Our server was super nice and attentive, but things got crazy busy all of a sudden when the lunch crowd came in. She was trying to handle takeout phone calls, pickup orders, and dine-in customers all at once. Poor woman definitely needed some backup! She still did a great job and stayed friendly and attentive even with everything going on.

Overall, we had a really good experience and enjoyed the food a lot. We’ll definitely come back!“

“I ordered omakase nigiri, mackerel and eel hako sushi, black cod saikyo yaki, and agedashi-tofu to takeout for our anniversary dinner. All of them are amazing! Especially, mackerel hako sushi was the best of all mackerel that I ate in Canada. Not only the fish, sushi rice was so good! Thanks to these great foods, we could spend the great anniversary! If you are looking for the real Japanese amazing sushi, I strongly recommend Yugafu!“

“I don’t usually write food reviews, but Todai Sushi deserves one.

I stopped in for lunch today and ordered their lunch box. For just $17, it comes with tea, soup, and a generously portioned box — already an excellent value. What really impressed me, though, was the care and attention to detail in every item.

The teriyaki beef was freshly pan-fried, with the meat and vegetables separated so the beef sits nicely on top. It’s the first time I’ve seen a lunch box done this way, and it made a big difference. The vegetables had just the right amount of oil — flavorful but not greasy.

The California roll was a standout too. Unlike many places that pull pre-made rolls straight from the fridge, these were fresh and at a perfect temperature. The size, portion, and balance between rice and fillings were spot on.

Then there was the tempura. It was made fresh to order, with a thin, delicate batter that gave the ideal ratio of crunch to softness. The coating actually stuck to the ingredients (unlike the thick, heavy, or flaky batter I’ve had elsewhere).

I still can’t believe how much thought and quality went into a $17 lunch box. Todai Sushi is doing it right — keep up the excellent work!“

“Amazing sushi options, very friendly staff and a great atmosphere!“

“Best Japanese restaurant in Port Coquitlam. My colleagues and I come here for lunch. Good food, friendly staff. Only con is sometimes the wait for your food can be long if it's busy.“

“The food was great. The owner and staff were very kind and service was above and beyond. Friendly and nice atmosphere in the restaurant.“

“Went here for a friend’s birthday and it was great! Their food was good and had so many options. We got many rolls and all tasted delicious with great portion sizes. My only complaint is the rice, in my opinion felt a bit heavy and I didn’t hate it but I didn’t like it either. However, the hospitality was great and got free dessert for her birthday. They were attentive and worked very hard. Visit if in the area!“

“Absolutely delicious and fresh katsu every time! The pork katsu actually melts in your mouth compared to other katsu restaurants. The chicken and ebi katsu are also high quality. The service is friendly and attentive, and the wait time isn't long. My family loves it here. Keep it up!“

“I have been here multiples times and always ordered something else. I’ve ordered various sushi rolls, and many types of their Udon and it’s always been SO DELICIOUS!
The host, Erica is so lovely and beautiful and kind and the chef in the back is so talented and has such an advanced skill for flavor.
I have become a regular there and I will be one for a long time.
Highly recommend!“

“The food is always fresh and made with well trained hands. The atmosphere is casual but classy...the staff are so friendly. I personally think this is one of the best Sushi places in Surrey.“

“Nice little mom and pop shop. Food is fresh, delicious, generous proportions, and price is more than reasonable in comparison to most sushi places. It's not much of a restaurant, more of a order to go place. There is seating but very limited. Nice little gem in my honest opinion, good for a quick stop/meal on the go. They also do not demand any tips, which is refreshing.“

“I am moving here soon from the east coast and I love love love Sushi as does my whole family. It will be so nice to be able to take them here and know that they will be happy. Very best wishes for continued success.“

“Great food, agadashi tofu and salmon nigiri that melted in your mouth! Fast friendly service“

“Super cute little sushi resteraunt with fresh and filling sushi. My only complaint is that we asked to add mango to the yam roll, which was only added to the two end pieces. We had the party tray A, which was shared between two people. We both left full and pleased. My little one enjoyed the miso soup (as did I). There were 3 bits of sponge like bits on top which I am unsure of what they were, but I ate them anyway as I assumed they were dehydrated tofu potentially? Either way it was piping hot, fresh and delicious! Will be back!“

“My son wanted me to write this review. He has yet to learn how to use chopsticks properly and really appreciated that they gave him the learner chopsticks. The server also gave him ice to add to his miso soup to cool it down. They were courteous and the food was delicious!

While we were eating, we noticed how kind they were with an older gentleman, who had ordered take out. With so many sushi places in Brookswood, I would recommend giving this one a try.“

“Wow! Great price and great portions. The tuna and salmon maki had the best fish to rice ratio I've ever seen (abundant). The yam tempura was overflowing. I've been to all the other south surrey sushi places and this is by far the best.“

“Love the food, so fresh. Over ordered last night and leftover rolls were just as moist and delicious as yesterday.. Nice selections, friendly waiters. Good central location. We are regulars there.“

“Nice environment. Good food.“

“My wife and I visited White Rock for the first time and decided to try Yamako Sushi. We were impressed by the wide selection of sushi rolls and menu options. The food was fresh, delicious, and reasonably priced. We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend this restaurant!“

“Warm atmosphere. Great service. Tasty food. I will come back for sure.“

“I have to give the BIGGEST shout out to Village sushi.
I’ve ordered from them recently quite a bit and it’s the same every time, same mods same food.
Today I forgot to add one of my usual modifications… and they called me to check if I wanted the sauce or not because Ive always put a note asking for no sauce and this time I didn’t. Like what! The care! ☺
I order through Uber Eats and honestly if this is not going above and beyond, caring and knowing your costumers… even your fairly new ones, thn idk what is because WOW
The food has always been outstanding since I started ordering there but the attention and costumed service that I just experienced!! Mind blown.
1000% recommend.
And thank you so much again for going that extra mile. <3“

“staff are very prompt and very nice food is delicious!!definitely coming back!“

“Ordered by delivery (UberEats)

I had the Chicken Katsu, Negitoro and egg roll.

I placed a call at the restaurant to ask for no salad and sauce for my katsu on the side. They were very polite and took care of my needs right away!

The food arrived pipin' hot (Chicken Katsu) The Chicken Katsu was very well made. The amount of outer coating wasn't too much or too little, it was just right enough to leave that crispness with each bite of the chicken. The chicken itself was also juicy as well. I highly recommend this dish.

The negi and egg toro were good, very simple yet perfected dishes. If you want something to top off your meal, I also suggest ordering a side of these small rolls!

Overall, the food was perfect, and it arrived tasting extremely FRESH.

I have ordered from this place quite a few times, so I thought I would finally write a review. One day, I hope to visit the place in person!“

“Love the sushi. The Toro and Salmon nigiri have the biggest cuts of fish I have seen other than the Tokyo Fish Market. The restaurant accidentally forgot to throw in one of my rolls on a takeout order, and they delivered it to my house in less than 10 mins… felt more like 5 mins.“

“Great location with lots of parking, clean, the service is excellent and the food never disappoints. Tasty, plentiful, and priced right. It's the only Japanese restaurant I recommend. Have been to others in the area, but always come back here.“

“This is without a doubt some of the best tasting sushi, tempura, and edamame I have ever enjoyed.

The service is friendly, prompt, and even has a nice button at your table to connect with them any time you need.

I cannot recommend it enough!“

“This was my go to spot in South Surrey…: I moved away and miss this great restaurant….“

“If you’re looking for quality sushi, (which is rare these days), look no further than Kyoto sushi!
This quaint, cosy family operation provides superior customer service and top-notch sushi
Our waiter was extremely polite and definitely went above and beyond. Without pen and paper, took our order of about 20 items and not one item was missed.
The sushi was extremely fresh and made with care
The waiter informed me that him and his father drive out to Richmond daily to hand pick the best fish of the day and you can tell
I highly recommend this location as it is one of the few spots in Surrey that has good quality sushi these days!!
I will definitely be back many times!“

“Anyone who lives in Ocean Park knows this place! It’s been a staple for over a decade. The food is consistently delicious and well-priced, and the service is always on-point. The manager is so sweet and welcoming! She remembers her regulars and makes you feel at home. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a nourishing and flavourful meal.“

“Been going to this place for a long time. Ordered a spicy tuna roll, among other things, it was different..the sauce..idk just didn't taste the same. Other than that was great.“

“Food was great but the best thing about this restaurant is their staff! I had left my engagement ring in the bathroom after washing my hands. I realized it was gone when I came home and called Ato sushi right away. The server confirmed that she found it in the bathroom. The level of honesty baffled, me and it really reflects the values of this business. Thank you, thank you, thank you for your honesty! I truly appreciate it and the food was great and fresh! You have the best team! We are so lucky to have a restaurant like this in our neighborhood“

“We absolutely love this place! The best sushi. Always fresh, large portions, and very tasty every time! The staff are always super friendly and amazing! An absolute gem!“

“I am always looking for great sushi/Japanese places to try. And this place is one of the best. Gorgeous presentation, even more delicious food. Super friendly staff. We tried their new Lotus Roll and it was super good. Be warned if you get one of their dinner box's be prepared to be very full or take left overs home with you.“

“I usually like this Japanese restaurant, I have introduced this to my friends, students, family and friends. I tried their sashimi salad and boy am I disappointed. I ask the server if it’s a Japanese recipe or Korean recipe, it tasted and smelled like kimchi. I like kimchi but I’m in a Japanese restaurant so I am expecting a Japanese cuisine. The sashimi salad doesn’t taste good at all it even has a bitter taste on it. When I mentioned it to the server she didn’t say anything, I felt ignored. In spite of that I will still eat there ( but will never try again their sashimi salad, not recommended needs to change their dressing) because I love their chicken teriyaki and their deluxe tempura. I also find them not that expensive.“

“Make sure you go hungry! There’s like 2 pounds of ramen noodles. It’s like a trick bowl, Keep eating and it never empties. 😂😂“

“I've tried many sushi places and Sushi Wara is definitely the best I've tried so far! Their California rolls blow everyone else's out of the water and their chicken karaage is better than dedicated chicken restaurants!

I've ordered here constantly using Uber eats and never had any problems with delivery time being long.

Also had a chance to dine in recently and the decor is amazing. Service is also impeccable!

Definitely a level above the rest and its gonna be hard for me to find something better.“

“Good food. Good service. Excellent Covid procedures in place. One of the safest feeling places I've eaten since the pandemic started.“

“Recommend Sushi Gio! Great service, great food and great prices. Amazing staff and pleasant atmosphere. When you order a pop it comes with a glass with ice instead of just a can like other places. Daughter says the washrooms had a good vibe and that she wants to recommend and she gives it five stars!“

“Good foods and friendly service. Must try the Katsu Chicken and the Teriyaki Chicken. Deliciously good!“

“Very Good!!!!“

“The sushi is the freshest you will get anywhere and their portions are generous while the price is very reasonable. We've been three times lately and it's always great. The restaurant is a hole-in-the-wall type, so not much they can do to make it glamourous, but it is so worthwhile.

Parking: Its at the edge of a mall so lots of parking, or if you live in Newton Village, very walkable.“

“June.19.2026 1:00pm

Utensils can be a bit dirty, and the servers could be a bit more attentive. I got my drink filled once and it wasn't busy..

Food was fresh and tasted great!

Very good place to have Japanese cuisine overall!“