31 Best Japanese Restaurants in Vancouver

“My brother a seasoned sushi eater. Who also loves anime and ninjas. Said this place is the second best sushi place ever. I think it is the first. I brought a girl here on a date and got laid that night. So I would say best sushi spot in town.“

“great food customer service“

“Very good Korean BBQ and Shabu Shabu. Great service. Will definitely go again.“

“the food was absolutely delicious. very clean restaurant and nice employees. the bulgogi and kimchi was so good. can't wait to come back and try more of the menu!“

“I was in here very briefly for a quick ichi roll today and it was great! It was just me coming at a slow time so they sat me very quickly. I got my roll very quickly too!
I decided on the ichi roll, and it is the best I’ve had! I didn’t get the peanuts on top, but it was so good I didn’t even ask about it being missing. They were very kind and I’m sure if I brought it up to them they would have provided it.“

“We haven't even left this restaurant yet... I had to jump on here and praise this wonderful lady and her amazing food. Their salad dressing is made in house and their teriyaki chicken is astounding. This is the closest food I've found to Oahu, HI teriyaki!“

“It seems more expensive than other places but when you see how big the rolls are it will make sense. The sushi tastes amazing! I’ve tried a few other sushi places in Vancouver but this is by far the best tasting. We usually order takeout but I’ve seen the inside of the restaurant and it’s very simple but clean. Not super fancy or romantic but the lighting is low in the evening and it could be perfectly fine for date night. 5 stars and the yakisoba is yummy too because my kids don’t like sushi. Spent about $100 for a family of 4 with plenty of leftovers for the next day.“

“I just ate here and had the General Tao’s Chicken—absolutely delicious! One of the best teriyaki places I’ve been to. The chicken was perfectly crispy with a great balance of sweet and spicy in the sauce. Even the side salad stood out—fresh, crisp, and flavorful, which is rare for a quick teriyaki spot. Everything tasted fresh and well-prepared. Highly recommend if you're in the area and craving something tasty!“

“super good service very friendly fast and great food with a great price definitely felt like they put in effort for their guests to have a good dinner“

“This is our favorite Ichi location in Vancouver. We usually call in a to-go order, which is convenient, and the service is prompt. The portions are worth the price and taste authentic.Pictured below is my favorite, spicy chicken breast teriyaki with onions, red bell peppers, mushrooms, and green onions. The entree is also served with plenty of steamed white rice, a side of teriyaki sauce, and a salad with signature dressing. You can request chili sauce on the side as well. This location is part of the Heritage shopping center, always has parking, and helpful staff.“

“great food definitely will be trying again😁💪🏾🔥🔥💚“

“Been here once before and loved it. It did not disappointed this time around. One of the best teriyaki chickens and fried rice combos. Gyozas were cooked perfectly and the egg drop soup was flavorful. Service was excellent. The gentleman working was kind,professional and checked up on us a couple of times.
Big fan and will be going back for more!“

“These place is legit. We got the teriyaki chicken and chicken yakisoba. We paid $28 total and the potion is very generous. It’s enough food for 4 people to split. The chicken is well seasoned and charred, the rice is perfectly cooked.my only feedback is the yakisoba noodles is a bit sticky this time. Overall all I highly recommend this place.“

“This is my local go-to sushi joint. I love interacting with the hostess as her husband prepares our meal. This shop has a “Mom and Pop” feel but next to all kinds of decent stores and restaurants. It’s common for me to blow 30-50 bucks for a 2 person meal.“

“We love the large portions that my husband and I split, and the staff is amazing! I love how the girls always remember me and laugh and joke with me while very efficiently handling my order. :-)“

“Amazing food and wonderful staff!!“

“Service was great , bar area was nice“

“The best bang for your buck when it comes to Japanese food. All you can eat for a decent price. Tons of sushi options (yep! All-you-can-eat sushi), fresh grill-style options, and plenty of other Japanese options, including noodles, rice, gyozas, Kung Pao, beef, chicken skewers, string beans, hot and cold beverages, and of course soups and deserts. Staff are friendly and clear tables quickly to keep the wait time to none most of the time. The noise level is like most restaurants, it depends on how many people are in there. Our go-to for sushi and Japanese. My family loves sushi, but I don't like it and there are still plenty of options for me. Well worth it. You'll love it if you try it.“

“Getting so expensive. 17.37 for a chicken soba with double chicken. I don't go to very often. But I remember when it use to be 2 bucks for double chicken. And now they also charge for a side of hot sauce.Food is good though.Staff can be more friendlier, act like they care at least.“

“I transport items all over the country and love trying new places. I'm a big sashimi sushi eater. I wish there was more options for sashimi but the ones I did try were thick, fresh, cold and would definitely recommend. There poke with salmon was also fresh cold very good and would go back again.“

“Hands down some of the best chicken teriyaki out there, used to go there every day for lunch untill I sadly moved away. They are super friendly, get your order quick along with getting you food fast, hot and delicious. If you go to another spot for lunch and need a new place to try definitely stop by here.“

“I used to eat here regularly from 2004-2007 for lunch when I worked at the BPA facility nearby. Great food, every time. Getting dinner there tonight!

Not a big menu, but big flavor in every bite. Decent pricing for meals. What's not to like?“

“This was our first visit to Shinsen Sushi and it was wonderful. The quality of the sushi was amazing and the customer service was excellent. Overall, it was on the pricey side so it won't be a weekly visit but we will definitely revisit the restaurant.“

“Delicious food. Friendly staff. Welcoming environment. I highly recommend Sushi Mo.“

“This place was so good! Large fresh rolls. Great service!“

“Great food and nice atmosphere!“

“Definitely a place to visit 🤎 The gyoza were nice, full and juicy. The Spicy Pork and Kung Pao Chicken were savory and the sauce was delicious!! The yakisoba and rice were both fantastic! 😋 While we were dining, Sam, the manager came out to greet us.. very friendly and was very kind and appreciative. Another awesome thing about this place is the excellent service and clean tables!! Reasonable prices as well! The menu has so many options, I look forward to going back and trying other menu items. By far one of the best teriyaki places I have eaten at anywhere. 🤎“

“I ordered from DoorDash and the food that arrived looked incredible and tasted incredible, and was very obviously fresh (piping hot and crunchy). Most stores put little effort into their delivery orders but it was obvious this store takes care of all of its customers, and I will definitely be returning here. You guys rock!“

“First time here for lunch yesterday. There was already a line so I knew the food would be good. The employee who took my order was friendly. I ordered the Huli Huli Chicken meal. It was only $7.99!! The chicken was cooked perfect over rice. Their teriyaki sauce was great. The mac salad tasted home made. This place was better than Hula Boy. Best Hawaiian food I’ve had in Vancouver.“

“Everytime my wife and I eat here the food has been phenomenal. I've only dealt with the lady and she's always been easy to deal with. The serving size is pretty decent also plus you get a salad, which I never eat simply cause I'm full but the ingredients are fresh every time.“

“This has been my husband’s and mines go to for years, since around 2017. It used to be amazing and honestly can be when you go during non busy hours.
Still love it, still cheaper than most sushi places and we will still come back.“