[Jun_Y]

Hey Guys, just wanted to point out some places you may or maynot have tried as a guide that i'd suggest to you as i'm a pretty picky eater in authenticity and taste.

(in no particular order)
Izakaya's:
- Happa > kits and on Robson
- Zakkushi (true Izakaya) > west 4th+burrard and Denman (next to DQ)
- Alpha > Richards+helmcken

Sushi:
- Miku (new) > W Hastings+thurlow
- Kingyo > on Denman
- Nishiki (west van) > on 1377 marine drive.
- Hitoe (new) > 3347 W 4th Avenue

Ramen:
- Benkei (has gotten a LOT better and must try their gyoza and chashyu onigiri) > on robson
- Moto Machi (my fav) > on deman
- Mein ya ( on broadway Tru Tonkotsu Ramen)

[RacePace]

Try out Lime on Commercial and Seto in Richmond as well

[gomcse2002]

Hey Guys, just wanted to point out some places you may or maynot have tried as a guide that i'd suggest to you as i'm a pretty picky eater in authenticity and taste.

(in no particular order)
Izakaya's:
- Happa
- Zakkushi (true Izakaya)
- Alpha

Sushi:
- Miku (new)
- Kingyo
- Nishiki (west van)
- Hitoe (new)

Ramen:
- Benkei (has gotten a LOT better and must try their gyoza and chashyu onigiri)
- Moto Machi (my fav)
- Mein ya ( on broadway Tru Tonkotsu Ramen)

Hello Jun_Y

Can you at least include the address or approximate location of each restaurants you mentioned in your post. Highly appreciated in advance.

[Blinky]

Hello Jun_Y

Can you at least include the address or approximate location of each restaurants you mentioned in your post. Highly appreciated in advance.

Hapa: Robson.
Zakkushi: two locations that I know of - one on Denman, the other one near fourth and Burrard.

Google is also your friend ;)

I would also add for sushi:
Shiro, Cambie & 16th-ish
Kiyo, Nr. Cambie Rd and No. 5 in Rmd.

In my experience the establishment must be run by Japanese to be good.

[RacePace]

Hello Jun_Y

Can you at least include the address or approximate location of each restaurants you mentioned in your post. Highly appreciated in advance.

dinehere.ca or urbanspoon.com will get them quickly

[inzomniak]

Aji-sai?

[jackmeister]

sushi hachi (pacific plaza, richmond)

[Jun_Y]

to be honest, most of the richmond japanese restraunts and majority of the all you can eat japanese restraunts taste like ass. theres no quality in in fish and sometimes they look bad and just the smell gives it away.

[Meowjin]

to be honest, most of the richmond japanese restraunts and majority of the all you can eat japanese restraunts taste like ass. theres no quality in in fish and sometimes they look bad and just the smell gives it away.

Have you ever been to sushi hachi

because they are only open 3 hours a day, packed all the time, and retardly expensive, and isn't ayce.

Best unagi i have had though

[caramel604]

sushi hachi (pacific plaza, richmond)
:thumbsup: good place..

[unit]

hanako sushi in surrey :D

[TRDood]

Have you ever been to sushi hachi

because they are only open 3 hours a day, packed all the time, and retardly expensive, and isn't ayce.

Best unagi i have had though

sushi hachi is not retardly expensive.
the prices are pretty good. $1.50-4 a piece of nigiri is pretty standard.

compared to other places that charge $3-8 a piece like Seto, Hachi is quite affordable for the quality!

i'd love to try Shiro as well. how are the prices there?

also, i always see this place on Main and 16th, long lines at 5pm opening..
are they quality or quantity?

[bbbj]

^ Toshi Sushi

[fetched]

hanako sushi in surrey :D

+1... NABEYAKi udon SOO good.

[shenmecar]

Kintaro ramen is good too on robson and denman

[Jer3]

to be honest, most of the richmond japanese restraunts and majority of the all you can eat japanese restraunts taste like ass. theres no quality in in fish and sometimes they look bad and just the smell gives it away.

wrong. seto, kiyo, sushi hachi, ichiro. just because you haven't discovered the gems in richmond doesn't mean they don't exist.

vancouver - aji sai, octopus garden, tenhachi
burnaby - hi genki (only place that i've been able to find pork katsu hayashi)

[unit]

sushi hachi is not retardly expensive.
the prices are pretty good. $1.50-4 a piece of nigiri is pretty standard.

compared to other places that charge $3-8 a piece like Seto, Hachi is quite affordable for the quality!

i'd love to try Shiro as well. how are the prices there?

also, i always see this place on Main and 16th, long lines at 5pm opening..
are they quality or quantity?

shiro is pretty reasonably priced for the quality. i had the dinner for one which has sashimi, tempura, i think a little udon, something else which i forgot, and ice cream. sashimi quality was fresh and tempura was good too. i think it cost $20 which was pretty cheap for what you get.

[aznrsx1979]

I'll second Happa (Robson), Zakkushi (Denman) and Alpha. I go to those 3 quite a bit and I'm always satisfied when I leave.

[Obsideon]

Hey Guys, just wanted to point out some places you may or maynot have tried as a guide that i'd suggest to you as i'm a pretty picky eater in authenticity and taste.

(in no particular order)
Izakaya's:
- Happa > kits and on Robson
- Zakkushi (true Izakaya) > west 4th+burrard and Denman (next to DQ)
- Alpha > Richards+helmcken

Sushi:
- Miku (new) > W Hastings+thurlow
- Kingyo > on Denman
- Nishiki (west van) > on 1377 marine drive.
- Hitoe (new) > 3347 W 4th Avenue

Ramen:
- Benkei (has gotten a LOT better and must try their gyoza and chashyu onigiri) > on robson
- Moto Machi (my fav) > on deman
- Mein ya ( on broadway Tru Tonkotsu Ramen)

Happa: Is spelt Hapa
Zakkushi: Is not a true izakaya, places like Guu more authentic. It's is more of a BBQ grill joint.
Alpha: Only been there once but it's pretty good.

Kingyo: Also belongs in the izakaya category.

Benkei: meh maybe it was an off day but the soup was tasteless and the noodle was mushy, yuck.

Try out Lime on Commercial and Seto in Richmond as well

One of my former chefs opened that place, expensive but not bad!

Kintaro ramen is good too on robson and denman

Kintaro is easily much better than Benkei but once you've had the real deal in Japan NOTHING here tastes as good anymore :(

I would also like to squeak in:

Ebisu on Robson (Robson x Bute)
Ebisu in Richmond (Ackroyd Rd by Chapters)
Ebisu on Broadway (Broadway x Ash)
Kamei Royale (Burrard x Georgia)

for your dining pleasure ;)

[miss_crayon]

i say this over and over again, gyoza king. that place is my jam.

[Domani]

don't forget Aki, it's an awesome place, u know when it's good when japanese people goes there.

[bcedhk]

how is price like for sushi hachi?

there is TSUKIJI which is located next to k-mix and the richmond self carwash.price is decent, and the sashimi/sushi seems fresh. none of that frozen ayce crap

[Jer3]

how is price like for sushi hachi?

there is TSUKIJI which is located next to k-mix and the richmond self carwash.price is decent, and the sashimi/sushi seems fresh. none of that frozen ayce crap

for sushi hachi, prices are on the higher side but still, very reasonable for the quality your getting. remember ankimo being pretty reasonable, around $6. nigiri ranged from around $2ish to $8 (otoro) if i remember correctly. chirashi zushi was $13 but is probably one of the better ones in terms of fish selection. i believe the unagi don was $15? as majin commented, it is very delicious. i highly recommend making reservations as well since its a small restaurant and is very popular.


Benkei: meh maybe it was an off day but the soup was tasteless and the noodle was mushy, yuck.

completely agree. their miso is mediocre at best but their shio tonkotsu is absolutely tasteless and bland. kintaro is still my #1 favorite.

[jackmeister]

how is price like for sushi hachi?

there is TSUKIJI which is located next to k-mix and the richmond self carwash.price is decent, and the sashimi/sushi seems fresh. none of that frozen ayce crap

maybe about 50-60 for 2 people?
but this is definitely a place thats quality over quantity

[Slif]

I've always liked the 2 Robson Guu's as my favourite izakaya places in town, never been too impressed by Hapa

I also just recently tried Ping's Cafe on Main, and loved it - small izakaya place, modern interior yet still somehow homey and comfortable... no idea how they did it, but they did and I love them for it

[Grandmaster TSE]

i say this over and over again, gyoza king. that place is my jam.

:werd:
a bottle of asahi with a bowl of ramen and a side of ebi mayo :thumbsup:

[Meowjin]

ooo gotta add osaka today, run by koreans but damn is it good.

[bcedhk]

maybe about 50-60 for 2 people?
but this is definitely a place thats quality over quantity

thats reasonable, usually i go to more finer japanese places with my family. and we usually order their daily assorted sashimi/sushi with tempura..I think what sets a good japanese restaurant is how well their tempura is done up,, usually many places are very oily and too much bater.


i will try that place out !

[marc0lishuz]

I like the deep fried baby crabs at Kiyo!

[True.True]

Hi-Genki, good cheap homestyle japanese food!!!

[marc0lishuz]

What's that place on Garden City & Capstan? It seems really busy...

[Jer3]

What's that place on Garden City & Capstan? It seems really busy...

that's the newer manzo. its chinese owned but i think some of the servers are japanese. personally, i found it overpriced. not to mention, you can hear the "sushi chef's" swear quite loudly in cantonese and english when i was there.

[bbbj]

^ That place is shit. The food sucks and expensive too. I agree with the swearing, I must have heard a chef say Diu at least 10 times when I was there. The other Manzo is better, but I would still go to Nanchuu if I wanted izakaya food in richmond.

[sas]

Sushi Hachi and Hanako. Surprised that Hanako is in surrey.

[freakshow]

My favourite sushi places are:
1. Octopus Garden (1995 Cornwall Avenue, Vancouver)
2. Torarenbo (Granville + Cooneyish, Richmond)
3. Kiyo (5 & Cambie, Richmond)

[Peanut Butter Jelly Time!]

^^ i have always been wanting to try torarenbo but have never heard anyone talk about it before.. would you be able to please post a review of some sort regarding this place? TIA

[unit]

menya? i disagree, that place is nothing special at all

[mako]

^^ i have always been wanting to try torarenbo but have never heard anyone talk about it before.. would you be able to please post a review of some sort regarding this place? TIA

probably one of the better places for Sushi in the Richmond area, its always pretty packed in there

[Peanut Butter Jelly Time!]

^^ i ALWAYS thought it was some ghetto place that was no good. guess i'll need to go give it a shot then. thanks guys.

[rouentahl]

Torarenbo isn't the freshest place, nor is it very cheap. It's selling point seems to be a decent quality vs price ratio.

For instance, a whole Uni in a shell cost around $16 last year. Depending on availability they also serve imported stuff like Monkfish liver and Chu-Toro, for reasonable prices too. But again, if you want nothing but the freshest seafood, you're better off sticking to some of the other places mentioned above in this thread.

[WhiteVitz]

Torarenbo isn't the freshest place, nor is it very cheap. It's selling point seems to be a decent quality vs price ratio.

For instance, a whole Uni in a shell cost around $16 last year. Depending on availability they also serve imported stuff like Monkfish liver and Chu-Toro, for reasonable prices too. But again, if you want nothing but the freshest seafood, you're better off sticking to some of the other places mentioned above in this thread.

Yes, just tried Torarenbo yesterday based on the reviews on dinehere.ca

I wouldn't go there again as I am pretty picky with my sushi.

Its more like AYCE quality than authentic sushi.

I decided to leave and eat in another restaurant when I was only 50% full. ( I have never done this before)

[bbbj]

Everytime I've been to torarenbo so far its been pretty fresh. I don't know how it could be compared to Ayce quality.... not even close. They use sockeye too.

[WhiteVitz]

I am just stating it is closer to AYCE quality than authentic japanese restaurant quality

[Meowjin]

i tried ichiro a while ago and i had teh tonkatsu soup noodle thing and damn it was good.

[Jer3]

i tried ichiro a while ago and i had teh tonkatsu soup noodle thing and damn it was good.

do you mean tonkotsu? or did you mean it was one of those soba type dishes with a side of tonkatsu.

[Meowjin]

no it had the fried tonkatsu in a soup.

it was delicious, although i thought a ordered tonkatsudon

[mako]

ichiro

they've got fried shark!

[winson604]

Try out Lime on Commercial and Seto in Richmond as well

It seems like you and I have the same taste for food. I always hit up these 2 places.

Kingyo is also one of my favs along with the Guu in Gastown and the Guu that's closer to Denman. I absolutely hate Happa's though their food just isn't good at all.

[Hide625]

ichiro

they've got fried shark!

I just had that tonight w/ high expections. But it just tastes like a regular fish & chips. If it didn't mention "shark" I'd think it was halibut/cod.

There used to be a restaurant called "Sakura-ya" in Richmond. It was only open for a very brief time, but it's the best Japanese food (home-cook) I ever ate outside of Japan.

[HonestTea]

It seems like you and I have the same taste for food. I always hit up these 2 places.

Kingyo is also one of my favs along with the Guu in Gastown and the Guu that's closer to Denman. I absolutely hate Happa's though their food just isn't good at all.

Kingyo and Guu with Garlic are both pretty damn good!

I agree, Hapa wasn't really that good when I went but a lot of people seem to like it for some reason cause it's packed most of the time, for some odd reason..hahaha

But Kingyo is damn good! Although the portions are a little smaller then other Japanese Tapa places..but it's fine haha

[Jer3]

anybody been to guu on thurlow during lunch? just wondering how it is since ive only gone during dinner time.

[bcrdukes]

It seems like you and I have the same taste for food. I always hit up these 2 places.

How exactly is Lime? I always pass through the area, look inside, but never want to venture inside because I keep on thinking in the back of my mind that it's Japanese fusion. I hate all kinds of fusion food (personal preference) so I've been very hesitant to try the place out.

[iwantaskyline]

MANZO...

A little pricey but they got high end japanese food there. There is pretty much no sushi on the menu but the food is A+.

[happytoro]

anybody been to guu on thurlow during lunch? just wondering how it is since ive only gone during dinner time.

It's super packed, last time I went waited a hour but the food is very yum, you should definitely check it out. From what I remember everything was under $10 and very filling.

[keifun]

I went to the Japanese Izakaya place called "Kingyo" at 871 Denman St. couple days ago.

Food was alright, place was very small as all the regular sized tables were full or reserved, so had to sit at the bar.

It took a lot of dishes to fill up me and my two friends, still I prefer Hapa or Guu couple blocks away.

[Meowjin]

MANZO...

A little pricey but they got high end japanese food there. There is pretty much no sushi on the menu but the food is A+.

gross

[Senna4ever]

I find myself going to the two places below a lot.
- Shiro
- Hiroshi's Sushi Creations

Also would recommend:
- Yuji's

[TRDood]

FUCK
yakko sushi has increased their price.. now i gotta find a new cheap and good sushi place.. FUCK

[unit]

I find myself going to the two places below a lot.
- Shiro
- Hiroshi's Sushi Creations

Also would recommend:
- Yuji's

shiro is pretty cheap and good quality.
dinner for one is only $20 and has good variety

[jakolantern]

I second Toshi for sushi. Only bad thing is the wait.

[iwantaskyline]

gross

Whats wrong with Manzo? I thought it was pretty good...on par with goo.

[bbbj]

Whats wrong with Manzo? I thought it was pretty good...on par with goo.

Manzo and Guu are at opposite ends of the Izakya spectrum..

[mako]

Whats wrong with Manzo? I thought it was pretty good...on par with goo.

yes, it is on par with GOO!

[goo3]

wha?

[ap0x-]

Hi there!

I just tried a Japanese restaurant last friday by the name of "Village Sushi". It's a small Japanese place owned by a husband and wife. Their sushi was awesome as everything had a very "home-made" feel to it. It wasn't like those high class sushi places where everything had a refined feel to it but more of a down-to-earth restaurant. Personally, I love that feeling :D

The restaurant is located on #2 (in Richmond) down all the way past Steveston, basically at the end haha.

Would definitely recommend it. It was not pricey at all either with extremely fresh fish.

[Jer3]

Hi there!

I just tried a Japanese restaurant last friday by the name of "Village Sushi". It's a small Japanese place owned by a husband and wife. Their sushi was awesome as everything had a very "home-made" feel to it. It wasn't like those high class sushi places where everything had a refined feel to it but more of a down-to-earth restaurant. Personally, I love that feeling :D

The restaurant is located on #2 (in Richmond) down all the way past Steveston, basically at the end haha.

Would definitely recommend it. It was not pricey at all either with extremely fresh fish.

i remember driving down there hoping to try this place out but ran into 2 problems. there was nowhere to park and it was like wednesday, 12pm and it was closed.

[StylinRed]

omg Tojo's isn't on any of your lists?!

http://www.tojos.com/

the place is literally world famous :P

[inzomniak]

omg Tojo's isn't on any of your lists?!

http://www.tojos.com/

the place is literally world famous :P

World famous for being expensive! hahaha

But it can be good... but just bang-for-the-buck i would go somewhere else

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

holly shit i just browsed thru tojo's menu


their prices are FUCKING outrageous!!!!!!!!!

[Peanut Butter Jelly Time!]

hi genki

their unagi don and miso soup was soo good...

[~designer_rice~]

I love Japanese food! I still surprised that most people think Japanese food is only sushi!

I love:
Guu Garlic and Guu in Gastown (always a classic)
Ebisu (Deon's the man!)
Hapa Izakaya (good atmosphere and hot waitresses for my guy friends)
Kingyo (nice decor, friendly staff, food pricey)
Gyoza King (casual joint, we go there if there's a long line-up at Guu)
Octopus Garden (authentic Japanese restaurant, excellent food)
Zakkushi (yummy Robata-style food)
Nan Chuu and Manzo in Richmond (karaoke afterwards!)
Kobe Japanese Steakhouse (teppanyaki! entertaining cooking shows! a tourist fave!)
Kintaro (feeling like ramen? mild or rich? lean or fatty?)
Yuji's Japanese Tapas (boyfriend likes this one)
Japadog (ooooohhhh...mouth-watering hotdogs)
Aki on Thurlow (my Japanese students all love this one)
California Sushi (I think that's the name of it: on W.Broadway & Arbutus; all-u-can-drink coke) and Shabusen (when there's a party and we must go all-u-can eat buffets)
StrawberryCones in Aberdeen Mall (the Japanese chain of pizzas)

I want to try the new Barefoot Kitchen on Davie Street. JAPANESE CURRY ON PORK CUTLETS AND SPAGHETTI!

[Jer3]

I love Japanese food! I still surprised that most people think Japanese food is only sushi!

I love:
Guu Garlic and Guu in Gastown (always a classic)
Ebisu (Deon's the man!)
Hapa Izakaya (good atmosphere and hot waitresses for my guy friends)
Kingyo (nice decor, friendly staff, food pricey)
Gyoza King (casual joint, we go there if there's a long line-up at Guu)
Octopus Garden (authentic Japanese restaurant, excellent food)
Zakkushi (yummy Robata-style food)
Nan Chuu and Manzo in Richmond (karaoke afterwards!)
Kobe Japanese Steakhouse (teppanyaki! entertaining cooking shows! a tourist fave!)
Kintaro (feeling like ramen? mild or rich? lean or fatty?)
Yuji's Japanese Tapas (boyfriend likes this one)
Japadog (ooooohhhh...mouth-watering hotdogs)
Aki on Thurlow (my Japanese students all love this one)
California Sushi (I think that's the name of it: on W.Broadway & Arbutus; all-u-can-drink coke) and Shabusen (when there's a party and we must go all-u-can eat buffets)

I want to try the new Barefoot Kitchen on Davie Street. JAPANESE CURRY ON PORK CUTLETS AND SPAGHETTI!

i love barefoot kitchen. the katsu curry isn't that big nor is it the best but the hamburg steak is awesome. i prefer yoshoku-ya for katsu curry...possibly the best in the lower mainland. however, in relation to barefoot, theres nowhere else in downtown where you can get a nice filling lunch for less than $6 that includes miso soup!

[HonestTea]

^ Wheres that?

[cctw]

Hi there!

I just tried a Japanese restaurant last friday by the name of "Village Sushi". It's a small Japanese place owned by a husband and wife. Their sushi was awesome as everything had a very "home-made" feel to it. It wasn't like those high class sushi places where everything had a refined feel to it but more of a down-to-earth restaurant. Personally, I love that feeling :D

The restaurant is located on #2 (in Richmond) down all the way past Steveston, basically at the end haha.

Would definitely recommend it. It was not pricey at all either with extremely fresh fish.

imma go drop by that place tomorrow haha

[winson604]

How exactly is Lime? I always pass through the area, look inside, but never want to venture inside because I keep on thinking in the back of my mind that it's Japanese fusion. I hate all kinds of fusion food (personal preference) so I've been very hesitant to try the place out.

LOL talk about a late reply I totally forgot about this thread. Lime isn't too shabby although the menu isn't the biggest so I tend to not go that often cause I get bored of always ordering the same thing. This is to me the one downfall of this place but none the less I like it a lot. But usually prefer like Kingyo or something just because the menu is so much bigger. Go check out their website and see if anyting interests you. It definitely isn't a fusion place fo sho. I honestly think they have the best beef sashimi in town if your down with that. Place can get pretty packed sometimes cause they have live acts come in. FYI if you sit on the side where the live acts perform you actually have to pay an additional fee I think it's like $10. Sit on the sushi bar side instead.

[Armind]

Whats the best of the best sushi we go here? I got some relatives from the states and they want the best we got but also food thats worth paying for.. help please?

[iEatClams]

omg Tojo's isn't on any of your lists?!

http://www.tojos.com/

the place is literally world famous :P

This place is really famous, the chef is suppose to be some famous dude that hangs out with other famous chefs. I went here once with my boss so I didn't had to pay. It was super expensive, but it's fucking good though.

But unless I was a millionaire, I probably would never eat here again. Way too baller for me.

[jlo mein]

hi genki

their unagi don and miso soup was soo good...

Hi Genki has unagidon? I never saw it on their menu before, have to go try it out sometime. Although I just went to Tokyo and had unagi there, don't know if I can stand the sticky and overly sweetened unagi sauce in Vancouver anymore.

[Jer3]

Hi Genki has unagidon? I never saw it on their menu before, have to go try it out sometime. Although I just went to Tokyo and had unagi there, don't know if I can stand the sticky and overly sweetened unagi sauce in Vancouver anymore.

which place in tokyo did you go to? i tried izuei honten in ueno (as featured on ronin and rouenthals blog) and found it very good. however, i was able to eat hitsumabushi in nagoya and find that superior to kanto style unagi due to its crispiness and bold flavor. also, i never knew hi genki had unagi-don but it could be one of the daily specials they always feature. i noticed vancouver unagi is very much like the unagi you would find at sukiya or yoshinoya.

[Senna4ever]

Nagoya is known for unagi, and there is one unagi restaurant that's been there since the 1600's and it's amazing. The freezer unagi sold here is shit compared to the killed when the order comes in unagi you get in Japan.

[winson604]

One of my new favorite places is Miku. Their Aburi Salmon Roll is off the fucking hook!

http://www.mikurestaurant.com/

[hal0g0dv2]

One of my new favorite places is Miku. Their Aburi Salmon Roll is off the fucking hook!

http://www.mikurestaurant.com/

place looks pretty classy

[Jer3]

Nagoya is known for unagi, and there is one unagi restaurant that's been there since the 1600's and it's amazing. The freezer unagi sold here is shit compared to the killed when the order comes in unagi you get in Japan.

would that restaurant be horaiken?

[Senna4ever]

^^^^ dunno..

[winson604]

place looks pretty classy

Not too bad, it's a newer place only been around for about 8 months or so. Good downtown location too in Coal Barbour since parking is WAAAAAY easier to find vs it being on Denman or Robson area. I love how anytime I go there's tons of parking out front.

[rouentahl]

would that restaurant be horaiken?

That would be Kawabun. It's not just an Unagi specialist, but one of the top Ryotei in the country. Cheapest dinner is probably about $250.

Horaiken is a much better deal for Nagoya-style Unagi IMHO.

[6793026]

This place is really famous, the chef is suppose to be some famous dude that hangs out with other famous chefs. I went here once with my boss so I didn't had to pay. It was super expensive, but it's fucking good though.

But unless I was a millionaire, I probably would never eat here again. Way too baller for me.

yeah i was there and the chef "invented" the california roll.

i was there with my client, we just sat down and just told htem 100 bucks a head. bam, we had like a 8 course meal. never did we pickedup wasabi or the soya sauce. the best was by far the black cod steam soup. hard to explain but it was pretty darn good. of all the 8 courses, portions were small. It's more like you get 1 piece of sushi roll on a plate with 4 diff type of fish. all in all, the food is amazing because you would never ever be able to order the same thing from another restaurant. (except if u're ordering from teh menu).

we were all really full at the end. it was also 550 for the bill for 4 people.

[unit]

^i dont see how he invented the california roll when he lives in vancouver.
theres another chef somewhere who made the same claim

[xxxrsxxx]

anyone been to Yuji, octopus garden or Kibune? Trying to narrow it down to one restaurant to enjoy a good meal for a special occasion.

[Senna4ever]

Forget Kibune. They've gone downhill big time. Octopus' Garden is very good, but pricey. Yuji's is good, probably not as good now that I don't work there anymore. Haha..

[p5jay2]

sushi place called FRESH. (909 EXPO blvd Vancouver)

recently opened a month or so ago just minutes from BC place / GM place
not as pricey as typical yaletown japanese but very clean and indeed "fresh" and tastefully creative. The owner's real nice and gave my table free miso and some small roles. and their unagi was the best i've ever had yet.

[JG35]

kingsway sushi ftw, ayce lunch for around 13$

[Senna4ever]

kingsway sushi ftw, ayce lunch for around 13$
The OP wanted a good place to eat. Seriously, people who mention "AYCE" should get banned.

[mako]

yeah i wouldnt really say kingsway sushi is a 'japanese' place i wanna check out

[winson604]

anyone been to Yuji, octopus garden or Kibune? Trying to narrow it down to one restaurant to enjoy a good meal for a special occasion.

I used to go to Yuji's like 2 years ago and it was really good. For some reason I didn't go for like a year, went back recently and it was pretty brutal. Not sure if it was just a really off night or what but it left a bad taste with me and I'm never going back.

Octopus Garden i haven't been to but heard many good things about. However, make sure you make a reservation or good luck.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

The OP wanted a good place to eat. Seriously, people who mention "AYCE" should get banned.

amen

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

One of my new favorite places is Miku. Their Aburi Salmon Roll is off the fucking hook!

http://www.mikurestaurant.com/
HOLLY FUCKING SHIT thats like the most ganster balling jap restaurant i ever seen

gotta save up and treat myself nice one of these days

yeah i was there and the chef "invented" the california roll.

i was there with my client, we just sat down and just told htem 100 bucks a head. bam, we had like a 8 course meal. never did we pickedup wasabi or the soya sauce. the best was by far the black cod steam soup. hard to explain but it was pretty darn good. of all the 8 courses, portions were small. It's more like you get 1 piece of sushi roll on a plate with 4 diff type of fish. all in all, the food is amazing because you would never ever be able to order the same thing from another restaurant. (except if u're ordering from teh menu).

we were all really full at the end. it was also 550 for the bill for 4 people.

GOD DAMN! nice boss u have

tats including drinks, taxes and tips?