This place just has a great vibe. I always end up getting the Mt Pleasant combo but I should really try the bowls. Today they were playing some upbeat house music while I was eating. read more

Carp - Tuna, salmon, prawn nigiri and 1/2 California roll. - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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We did some take out, called ahead to order and picked up 20 minutes later. Great value, was happy with the price. Smaller restaurant with limited seating so I'm glad we had decided on take out because there wouldn't have been seats for us. Food was fresh and tasted good. read more

This is the kind of hidden gem I debated even writing a review for cuz it's so good that I'd rather it stay hidden. Sigh. Space is small but the bowls are amazing. $15 for a poke bowl with genuine wild salmon! The quality is obvious, it's wild and not like the farm salmon texture. Great flavour. Amazing. read more

Carp - Salmon poke bowl - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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An amazing little gem in the neighborhood. The fish is fresh and the rice is perfectly cooked. Their gomae and miso are delicious and unique as well --they stood out even more than the poke itself! The staff are friendly and the restaurant itself is clean and has a cool vibe! read more

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Very friendly staff at this Japanese owned sushi restaurant. Service was extremely quick and there are a few tables to sit inside. I got the mango roll, the tuna poke roll, the candied salmon roll, and the crunchy prawn roll. Seafood was fresh and the rolls were not bad but felt it was a bit pricey. A good place for sushi when in the neighborhood! read more

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Alright, I'm totally a laggard. Finally tried the Poke bowl at this down to earth spot. It was perfect for lunch and the bites between all those pieces of tuna and avocado were just very pleasing. Not too much sesame oil like other places. Would love to return to try the cones and curry. And probably ahi tuna too. read more

Carp - Poke time - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Cute little sushi shop with friendly service and good music. We ordered avocado roll, mango avocado roll, daikon roll and chicken curry bowl. Avocado was perfect, mango avocado roll was tangy and different. Daikon roll was daikon ;) . The chicken curry was so satisfying and delicious. This place is priced really well and service was hella speedy. Bonus points for chef coming out of kitchen and checking my allergies with me :D!!! read more

Ordered takeout for my gf and I aft a long day around 8pm on Sunday. I stepped in while she got the EVO and ordered a bunch of rolls and a poke salad and everything was ready by the time she rolled up w the car. Pros: - friendly and quick service. There were two other ppl picking up takeout. Two tables eating just bout done. - inexpensive menu (ordered the Carp combo $10 came w half tuna and salmon roll, Cali roll, green salad, and miso soup) tons of combos for less than $10 - fresh fish and quality ingredients - poke bowls w two sizes to choose fr (mini/reg) Cons: - smaller menu?.. honestly I get overwhelmed when there's too much to choose or when some places start to get too creative and use overly complicated multi-syllabic names for a sushi roll w one or two extra ingredients. I def appreciate simplicity read more

One of our favorite Japanese stops for sure. Carp is a gem in the city. A small business that provides fresh Japanese cuisine. The restaurant itself isn't very large, so under more normal days (when the pandemic is done and over with), they won't be able to host a large group. They are more ideal for smaller groups, and for take out. Their food is delicious! My only gripe with things is that I wish they would offer a larger portion. Not saying that what they're offering is small portions - they are decent in size - but a bit more could make the food more bang for the buck. The location is good. Central in the city. They are located just east of Main Street. Parking can be found along the street, and around the neighborhood with a short walk. They are also close to the Broadway Corridor, meaning they would be well served by bus routes. There is no access to Skytrain (yet) unfortunately. But the Broadway Line will eventually be built, and once it is, many people will have better access to Carp. It would be more convenient to get to. Until that time arrives, however, cars and buses are the way to go. If you live in the neighborhood, then a walk or even a bike ride could be your alternatives to get to Carp. Price is a little on the more expensive side. Again, I wish they would be a little more generous with their portions. But the price, even though a little on the expensive side, is still, in my opinion, worth it for fresh Japanese cuisine. We don't come to Carp all the time. But when we do come here for the food, we are always satisfied. They make good food, and their service is respectable, kind and considerate. We placed an order, and the food was ready in about 10-15 min. They were very fast! During this time of the pandemic, there are a lot of smaller businesses in our city that need our support. We highly encourage anyone who's yearning for some authentic, fresh Japanese food, to come and give Carp a try! You won't be disappointed :) My personal breakdown: Food 4/5 Price 3.75/5 Location 4/5 Service 4/5 Ambiance 3.75/5 read more

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I work very close to Carp and it's such a pleasure to be able to call in, order takeout and food is always ready in 10 minutes (orders are usually for me alone, so it's quick) I've had Carp on a few occasions, each and everytime the quality and freshness is excellent. Today I ordered the Mt. Pleasant Combo, it came with Salmon, Tuna and Prawn nigiri, half a California roll, small curry with rice and miso soup. As mentioned above, it was fresh and high quality. It definitely is worth a try if you haven't been. There is no dine in now, but still great for takeout. read more

Carp - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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The hole in the wall restaurant you NEED to go to. This place is dam amazing. I have only gotten their poke bowls, and they are so good. They dont rip you off here like other places. For $10-12 you get a fresh poke bowl that tastes amazing and will fill you up. You cannot go wrong with salmon or tuna poke bowls here. They are only open Monday-Friday. This place is really really good for poke. Cannot recommend it enough. read more

A magnetic little place just off Kingsway that once you find, you'll keep going back to. I love all manner of poke here (salmon, vegetarian), the little pops in the fridge, and of course: the super solid service. Order at the counter, perch on a stool. Perfect for work lunch or quick stop in. read more

Four human hairs in 6 pieces of nigiri is 4 too many! Ive ordered from here many times and it's covid and all but it's ridiculous that basic hygiene is not followed! And this isn't some 5 dollar a meal hole in the wall. Very disappointing. read more

I've only been here twice now but it's becoming one of my favourites. The food is so tasty! Service is quick and friendly. I'm obsessed with the gomaae. Highly recommend. Heads up: there's not a lot of seating so go solo or with one companion. read more

This is a small place, can fit about 12-14 people as there are 3 small tables for two and a long table that fits about 7-8 people. There is a small open fridge for light takeaway snacks like their candied salmon, truffle potato salad, drinks, etc. Their sushi, poke bowls and appetizers are so delicious I might over order. The pieces/portions are decent sizes, not huge like some other places but I rather have quality over quantity. Had ordered the hawaiian five, candied crush, California roll and a small carp bowl. The hawaiian five has spicy tuna, mango and avocado. It wasn't too spicy and the mango went will with the other ingredients. The candied crush had candied salmon and spicy salmon. My friend really liked the carp bowl. The poke bowls have two sizes and the price for them are below other places. However these poke bowls aren't like the ones you get at all those poke shops as these are basic bowls but really good bowls. The salmon and tuna were fresh and firm and they were good sizes. The sushi/cook is right there so you get to see him create the dishes. The sushi was served on a tile, something different than other sushi places. This place reminds me of another small sushi place on Kingsway by Nanaimo Street. read more

Carp - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Best sushi and poke bowl lunch spot! Love this tiny, quiet -off the beaten path place. Sushi is great and they play RnB hip hop vibes to warm you up too. Best combo ever! read more

My sister has been raving about this place and kept hounding me to try it, so I finally checked this place out. I love the little japanese touches everywhere and overall, the decor is very cute and attractive. I had the aburi tuna salad and anago sushi. Both were fresh and tasty. I was lucky enough to grab a seat before the lunch rush started. It was challenging to find street parking due to the construction happening in the area, but it's definitely worth checking out. I would return to try the poke bowl that everyone's talking about. read more

Carp - Anago sushi. - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Poke Bowl Vancouver CHAMPION! AUTHENTIC JAPAN FLAVOUR. REAL. Flavours to savour. Delicate. Not humongous mountains of mediocrity, but morsels of deliciousness. Nicely seasoned and balanced super fresh ahi tuna. Tender. Satisfying. Ditto the cone trio with side of wasabi ginger miso soup. Not the cheapest... Simply the best of local POKE on our limited experience. 4.7 rating RECOMMENDED. read more

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Carp is one of my favorite lunch spots in Vancouver, and I find myself recommending it to others often. I haven't been able to diversify beyond their salmon poke bowl because I enjoy it so much. It's a delicious and nourishing serving of perfectly fresh fish, creamy avocado chunks, savory furikake sprinkles, and artfully prepared rice. The "mini" size, available for under $10, is still an ample sufficiency of food, and one of the best lunch deals in town. The young couple who run the establishment are incredibly hardworking and pleasant. He seems to do the food preparation while she works the front-of-house. There is free cold tea and water to sip while you wait. The space is small and can get mobbed at lunch time, but the cramped quarters are worth it, and they are happy to do takeaways. I can't endorse this spot enough! read more

Carp - Salmon poke bowl, "mini" sized but still ample! - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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after hearing great things about Carp for their poke, a few friends and i stopped by for a spontaneous sushi snack (we just had ice cream). I ordered their poke salad and it was very authentic flavoured. Strong in sesame oil, ponzu and with the slimy texture thats character of authentic poke, it was quite delicious! It was a small portion of tuna for the price but it was very tasty. The only complaint is that it was a bit too salty after a few bites, with the poke bowl that my friends ordered having the same problem. Overall, the food is quite good and would return but their poke leans towards the salty side. read more

We had some no contact essential travel to do in Vancouver and chose to try Carp for some poke bowls before heading back to the island. They've done a great job of creating a contactless pick up outside and the food was excellent, we're eating KETO and they subbed in greens for rice in our spicy salmon bowls, with avocado they were filling and flavourful and satisfying. We would definitely go again. read more

Carp - Spicy Salmon Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Carp is my favourite Japanese kitchen in Vancouver that serves the best classic poké bowls in the city. With ocean-wise, wild fish by default, the quality and taste of sashimi alone is several cuts above the rest of the local competition. My favourite bowls are the salmon poke and chirashi don. I could eat these dishes again and again, and I often do! Either goes great with the miso soup + kale/green bean gomae combo. If you have room for rolls, I recommend the salmon/eel roll, crunch roll, and negitoro roll. Carp has a humble seating capacity, but their food quality expands far beyond the restaurant. They are often busy at dinner time so be prepared to order take out. read more

Carp - Salmon poke combo (large) - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Sometimes my boyfriend talks to me about moving to Vancouver just so we can live in near proximity to this amazing shop. The place itself is small and unassuming, but clean and bright. The workers are cheerful and friendly, but during peak hours you are lucky if you can find seating at a table inside. There's some bike parking outside but street parking might be difficult depending on the time! The flavor of the sauce is delicate, full of umami, but not too over-the-top. The poke bowl is decorated carefully and beautifully with sesame seeds and green onions, and the poke and avocado are both incredibly fresh. The simple menu makes it easy to pick something you want, and you know that if they have fewer ingredients, the ingredients will be fresher! This is a definite stop whenever we come back to visit Vancouver again. read more

Ordered some lunch takeout on a Monday and our order was ready within 15 minutes. Lots of vegetarian and vegan options. Between the two of us, we ordered three rolls, a goma ae (made out of kale and green beans -- a nice change!), inari (these were probably the best inaris I've had in town -- very impressive), and a veggie bowl (really nice assortment of vegetables over sushi rice with a tasty sauce). Reasonably priced and decent portions. Their food is a little different from the usual sushi place in town, which makes them stand out. Really enjoyed this place. We shall return. Recommended. read more

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Best place in Mt Pleasant! Won't be disappointed with the quality or service. Cosy interior, great for a small group or by yourself.

Damn, that's good sushi. super authentic Japanese vibe + food .. nice fellas. Best sushi I've had in Vancouver, out of at least 20 spots.

This is the best sushi in Mount Pleasant. I wish it was open every day, 24 hours a day.

Overall, a very fresh, top quality sushi place combined with a decent price, especially if you love tuna! Tiny location though, so go with a small group. ----- Decided to try out this place for some Vancouver poke bowl while on our way to the West side and were super glad we did! Super tiny place with free street parking in front that was filled with Japanese themed decorations / art. Place only fits around 15 people total. We ordered their daily limited Ahi Tuna Poke Rice Bowl ($14.5), Hawaiian 5 Roll ($6.5), and Spicy Tuna Roll ($4.5). All of the raw fish was very fresh. The Ahi Tuna poke bowl had a generous amount of Ahi Tuna, and the sauce was some mix of ponzu and sesame, which was super tasty. I personally prefer this over the mayo sauces. They also had round crunchy bits sprinkled on top with gave the bowl extra texture. The avocados were yummy, and the sesame was yummy. The rice was a little on the soft side but well flavoured by the slightly vinegar-y sauce. The Hawaiian 5 Roll was pretty good too. Well made rolls, flavours mixed together well, and felt and tasted fresh. The spicy tuna roll was super delicious and really good value at only $4.5 for 8 really fresh, well done pieces. For some reason the tuna was cheaper than the salmon here, which seems the opposite from Toronto, and I love tuna more. The tuna poke bowl was also a lot cheaper at $9, which is apparently the same as the ahi tuna bowl, except for the fish. I might get that next time and 2 of the spicy tuna rolls next time. read more

Carp - Ahi Tuna Poke Rice Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I do wanna come back and try the poké bowls but I ordered the cone trio (California, spicy tuna, crunchy prawn, and miso soup) and musubi (spam nigiri) for takeout and was really disappointed. The temaki were really small unsatisfying. I felt like there wasn't enough filling or rice. I think the musubi could've been good if they hadn't wrapped it hot in cling wrap; it was very soggy. I wouldn't order either of those again but they seem to have a large and diverse menu so I'd still come back to try the other dishes. read more

It's perfect for a quit bite - I got a mini salmon poke. Personally, the portion is a little small for a meal but perfect for a snack/ if you're not that hungry. The fish is really fresh and the avocado is perfectly ripe and creamy. The flavor is great, just a little salty for me. The place is pretty small (4-5 small tables). I went at around 3pm on a Monday and there were still customers coming in. The service is surprisingly fast and the owner is really friendly. Definitely would recommend especially when you're in a rush! read more

Real good salmon poké bowl! ($7 mini/$11 Full) Super fresh salmon and the seasoning really nailed it! Very appetizing and just perfect for the summer season! Can't wait to get more! The bummer part about Carp is that the joint is literally a "hot" spot with very little ventilation and i can't imagine eating anything hot at the place otherwise I would need a change of shirt lol other than that, it's an adorable local spot~ read more

Carp - Full sized salmon poké bowl - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Super good ahi tuna poke bowl and gomae! It was seasoned well and was a good portion. It is a small store and you order at the counter and pay then seat yourself. There is water and tea that is also self serve. The gomae was especially good and was kale and snap peas. It wasn't soggy and was mixed nicely with the sauce. The poke was portioned really well and the ratio between rice and toppings was perfect! The rice was also seasoned with some rice vinegar which I liked! The lady at the counter was very friendly and even though there are only 2 people working in the back preparing the food they were very quick and efficient while still maintaining the quality. I will definitely be back if I'm in the neighbourhood and I want sushi or poke! read more

Brand new Japanese takeout storefront (there's one table inside for seating) which just opened up a week ago. The rolls are made to order, but there is a fridge with yummy things like tofu panna cotta and yellow/green bean tempura, as well as bento (so far I only saw one type). The guy who runs the place is Japanese (bonus! We could always use more Japanese run Japanese restaurants). I ordered a salmon and avocado roll and was very pleasantly surprised! First off the prices are inclusive of GST, and second he uses wild sockeye salmon. As you can see from the picture the avocado was extremely fresh and perfectly ripe, and the sushi rice was reasonably well made, just a little on the wet side. The rolls are reasonably sized and very reasonably priced (maki start at $2). I would definitely try some other things on the menu. read more

Carp - Salmon (wild sockeye) & avocado roll (I ate 2 pieces already!) - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Honestly, I love this place. If you're reading this don't hesitate!!! GO!

I went to Carp for the first time, and found a small friendly restaurant which is a bit hidden from view. It is right around the corner from Broadway, but not easily visible when driving on Broadway. It is across the street to the east of Kingsgate Mall. -- What I ordered today -- Rice bowl, spicy salmon and tuna -- 1 x $9.00 Roll, California (8 piece) -- 1 x $3.50 Nigiri sushi, salmon -- 2 x $3.00 Total -- $18.50 plus tax -- The food -- The rice bowl had the spicy salmon and tuna with some sliced cucumber and avocado to one side, and some of what I think was oshinko (yellow pickle) mixed in. It had some seeds and bits of crunchy stuff sprinkled on top. I couldn't identify the crunchy bits, but I liked them. It also had some ginger in. Overall, this rice bowl wasn't my favourite combination of flavours, but was good nonetheless. They have a spicy tuna rice bowl ($8.00) and a spicy salmon rice bowl ($10.00) on the menu, but the combined one I had is not listed. They seemed quite happy to make it though, and charge the averaged price ($9.00). The California roll was the type that has shredded (synthetic) crab meat. Some California rolls have sticks of (synthetic) crab meat, which I prefer. Unless a California roll is bad, I think they are generally all pretty similar. Therefore, this was an average, good California roll. The salmon nigiri sushi was good, but I think $3.00 each seems a bit steep. -- The service -- Upon entering, I ordered my food at the counter, and when it was ready, they brought it to the table. The staff were very friendly and cheerful. -- The ambience -- Carp is a very small restaurant, having one 2 to 4 person table and one 6 to 8 person table. They had Caribbean music playing, which is unusual for a Japanese restaurant, but I quite liked it. They had nice decorations, including some large kite like fish, and an image done in an apparently traditional Japanese style depicting what looked like samurai playing baseball. Strange, but very cool! -- Cleanliness -- The only thing I didn't like was the fact that the plastic washable chopsticks were left in boxes at the tables. I would've preferred these to be kept behind the counter and handed out as needed to ensure cleanliness. Overall, cleanliness appeared fine. read more

Carp - Carp storefront. - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I wish I could give this business 6 stars...it's THAT good. They are so on-the-money with their poke bowls, sushi, and don't even get me started with the kale gomae with snap peas. YUM! It's a tiny place with only a few seats but they are so fast that I rarely have to wait, even on busy week days. I also love how this is clearly a family run business, with owners that care. I can't wait to get back to it! read more

The service was friendly and quick despite coming during prime lunch time. The space is cozy and clean. I had the carp bowl and added a combo. Perhaps it's just personal taste as this place has such raving reviews or maybe I didn't order the right item, but I found everything too salty. The kale gomaee was too salty, the miso soup too and the sauce on the carp poke bowl. Would perhaps come again to try other items.. read more

Carp - Carp poke bowl combo. - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I had noticed the Carp sign months ago and it never put two and two together. I had walked in there today expecting to see the old Japanese woman that made sushi in that location for decades...but she's gone and now we have Carp. Carp is very small but they have managed to offer seating. It's good for a small groups, I'd say no more than six people per large table. I ordered the California Roll to go. This was made fresh and not pre-made and stored in the cooler. Don't know if this is the normal practice as I didn't see sushi of any kind in the cooler. Carp offers a reward card - which you will see in my picture. The California Roll was tasty, had black sesame seeds on it, which I love. It's a good place if you need a quick snack. Will probably return in the future. read more

Fresh sashimi/sushi... bowls were super yummy and great portion for lunch or light dinner. Highly recommend!

It's a true 4.5. I've been there 4 times in les than 15 days, so I think it means a lot. The Tuna poke is so good. Probably the best in the city and much better than the Ahi Tuna in my opinion. It's also cheaper: $9 for the tuna and $14 for the other one. The downsides: - Too much sauce, specially on the rice, so that can become sickening and it's a bit too salty -you're thirsty after that. - Their avocados aren't ripe enough. I know they can't do much about it, but they are that bland and that's definitely not up to the delicious tuna. - The atmosphere is pretty cold. The artificial white light is horrible and thus I always ordered to go. Plus, even though the staff seems nice, it is not the friendliest and most welcoming one. I always come pretty late, so they might be tired, but still. - 9pm is too early to close. Everytime I went there, around 8.30pm, lots of people were still coming in. Going back? Definitely. read more