Kaide never disappoints. I have been getting the Kaide Chirashi for years. It's the best in the Lower Mainland. I haven't seen any other Japanese restaurants that would offer such a satisfying dish. I will continue to support you guys. Thank-you! read more

Kaide Sushi - Kaide Chirashi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

While they have some exotic fish (ie. butter fish) and the fish quality was fresh, I just can't deal with their rice... It was hard. Not like hard and cold, 'cause that would mean it came from the fridge. It was just hard. Sometimes there were bits of unchewables. I don't understand. According to my friend, this is not an isolated incident. We ordered some rolls to share, one of which is the "Kaide" dynamite roll. What that really means is, the shrimp is not fried in tempura batter. Instead, it is wrapped in cornflakes. Yes, cornflakes, as in the cereal, I kid you not. I guess it's not as heavy as tempura, but why? The nigiris were good, at least the fish portion. It was perfectly cut, the right temperature, and very fresh. This is the first place I've tried butter fish and I love it! But again, that rice... The servers were nice and attentive, though. Would not return because I can get fish somewhere else with better rice. Oh man the number of times I've mentioned "rice", I sound like a rice bowl, even though I normally don't eat that much rice. Oh look, another 3 repeats of "rice". Oops, 4. Stop it. read more

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After looking through the reviews here, I decided to order their Kaide assorted sushi for pick up. I later discovered that it does not include an uni sushi like everyone else's photo on yelp. Mmm not gonna lie I am kinda disappointed, I guess they don't offer it anymore? The sushi tasted fresh and authentic, but portion is on the small side. read more

And just when I thought I've eaten tamago everywhere, or the best toro sashimi: this is now my go to place. Made in-house of course, as you can see the layers in the pic. Nice and plump. Which leads to the good fish: perfect temperature, not those freezing cold ones you taste at those Korean/chinese-operated sushi places, lol. And even if you tried not to eat all in one bit, it's so irresistible!!! Great bar action, this is where to watch it all. Sapporo beer here. read more

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This place has enough positive reviews already but I'm about to jump on the bandwagon anyway because it's THAT good. They have an amazing assortment of fish and it's all very fresh here. And the best part is that it's all at a very affordable value. Order the Kaide Assorted Sushi for the ultimate sampler. It offers uni (sea urchin), unagi (eel), butter fish, hamachi (yellowtail), blue fin tuna, hokkigai (surf clam), chopped scallops and the best tamago I've ever had. The platter came out hella beautiful - not because there were added garnishes, but because each sushi looked so damn fresh and tasty. My jaw literally dropped... We also ordered the Spicy Tuna Don (thick slices of tuna, not spicy at all if you're concerned) and the Rising Sun roll (different, but not a favourite because I'm personally not a fan of asparagus). Kaide keeps it simple and they let the fish speak for itself (well, you know, if it could talk...). Truly a must-try if you're looking for some of the best sushi in Vancouver! read more

Kaide Sushi - Kaide Assorted Sushi (+an extra order of uni, blue fin tuna and hamachi) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I found this place through Yelp and decided to try it out. The chef is very friend and provides fresh and great tasting fish! I ordered the chirashi with a few extra pieces of sushi on the side. I work in the area so this is my go to spot whenever I'm craving to eat quality japanese food. The service staff was attentive and always kept my green tea filled. The price is very reasonable here as well. I'm looking forward to the next time I come back with friends. =) read more

Kaide Sushi - Dungeness crab, Toro,Albacore Tuna and Hamachi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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What a great spot! The service was amazing, I sat at the bar on my own and the Chefs were super hospitable and I really appreciated their attention. The sushi is divine and really made with attention, the owner is behind the sushi bar and really took the time to explain his products to me and the care he takes in choosing his fish which is really important! I wish I would have had a chance to stop in again because it was such a delightful meal! Thank you guys again! read more

Kaide Sushi - West Coast Roll and an ikura nigiri on the side - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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This place never disappoints. My first dine in experience during this pandemic. Rising Sun, Spicy Tuna Sashimi (the tuna was perfect almost toro-like), Unagi fresh and delicious. Sockeye superb. read more

Kaide Sushi - Rising Sun roll with one piece of Unagi, spicy tuna sashimi and Gomae. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Great place on Richards. Personally always get the Kaide Assorted Sushi. By far the best quality and value combination. While this is no upscale space, the fish is and that is what counts. Would I return: I will and have been. Thank you Kaide! read more

At first, it looks like a very casual sushi spot but I was very impressed with Kaide. My fellow sushi lover, Melissa C. suggested we try this place out for dinner while I was in town and I have no regrets. We both ordered our own Chef's Sushi Special ($22) and the result was beautiful and delicious. I thought the portion was perfect and I finished every piece on my plate haha. We had uni, toro, red tuna, eel, scallops... definitely a bang for your buck. Every fish tasted very fresh and for the price, you can't complain at all. Their hot green tea also tasted very authentic and soothing. And at the end, they served small pieces of watermelon for dessert - so refreshing and nice of them. They also make their own sauces in house, which they are very proud of. The ponzu sauce is highly recommended and definitely tastes better with the sushi than soy sauce so try it! You wouldn't think a small sushi restaurant located in the discrete residential area would serve such fresh sushi and have such friendly and warm service. Kaide is a gem and I would recommend to any sushi lover who appreciates quality and friendliness! read more

Kaide Sushi - All this for $22?! Happy girl. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Consistently the sushi restaurant serving the best and freshest fish in vancouver. They take pride in what they do, they do not have a full kitchen so the emphasis is on serving the highest quality sushi available. The head chef is a riot, and very knowledgable. The prices are steep, because you're paying for the quality. The vibe in the main seating area is a bit sparse, I would suggest sitting at the bar for parties of 2 or less. Striking up a conversation with the chef is recommended too! I would suggest sticking with the fresh sushi, rather than rolls because although they're good here I feel that the fish deserves to be enjoyed without any added frills. The kaide chirashi (like a deluxe chirashi) is really good and you can always communicate with the kitchen to make sure your favorite fish ends up in there. I LOVE kaide, and every friend I've ever brought here has told me that it's become their favorite spot to get sushi. If ever a restaurant deserved 5 stars, its here. read more

Kaide Sushi - Deluxe chirashi. HIGHLY recommend. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Has been on my list since it came recommended and it is across from the grocer, Farm to Table, but been on the fence as the prices are on the higher end but after eating there, I can understand why. The sushi is extremely fresh, and delicious. We had 2 of their Kaide original house rolls as per our waitress' recommendation, Mako roll and Tofino Roll. The Tofino roll melts in your mouth, the seared tuna on top of spicy tuna and pickles inside was perfect. The mako roll had some of the freshest wild salmon I have had in Vancouver so understand why their price points are higher as you get what you pay for. We also got the dynamite roll since it's an extremely chilly evening as it was also very good but it's hard to mess up a fried shrimp tempura roll. This paired with their hot sake made for a delightful evening. The service was attentive refilling green tea. Will definitely be back to try their rising sun and diablo rolls. We commented they could stand to do an upgrade considering it's not your typical neighborhood sushi restaurant as most, but it's not the nicest ambience to dine in as it looks quite dated. The big gallons of soy sauce and other ingredients are not enticing to eat next too, but their food is on point so perhaps it could classify as a hole in the wall but with higher price points. read more

I have to say this is some of the best, freshest sushi I've ever had. I got some takeaway from here one late night after work, after seeing all the good reviews. Upon entry and exit, I was given one of the friendliest, most polite welcomes I've had in any restaurant, and I mean exceptionally friendly/polite.... even for Canada. I chose the Kaide Assorted Sushi, took that container home, and nearly didn't eat it given how nicely wrapped up it was. The sushi, as mentioned above, was amazingly fresh and tasty. They even honoured my request of not using cucumber, which many places tend to forget. To top it all off, the prices are pretty reasonable, and I can't think of a single reason you shouldn't try this place. read more

Kaide Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Tiny neighborhood sushi place. This is the kind of local sushi joint where you get to know the chef and he makes special things for you. The staff are very friendly and the place is very informal. Service is 5 stars. Prices are very decent for this type of joint. About $10 for rolls and $3-5 for single piece nigiri. Quality of fish is also decent. I've had better and for a local sushi joint it's ok. The portions could be a bit more generous. Overall, it's definitely not the best sushi I've ever had, but it's ok. read more

It's so hard to find good sushi in Vancouver, even though we're right by the Pacific ocean! More often that not, sushi joints in Vancouver serve up rolls where the mayonnaise & other sauces mask the stale fish that's being used. I don't care so much for rolls and much prefer to have nigiri (fish on a bit of rice) so its obvious right away if the fish is fresh or not. 5-stars for Kaide Sushi, where the is fresh AND very reasonably priced. On my most recent visit, I had a bunch of nigiri - whole scallop (not minced scallop which is mixed with mayo), toro (fatty tuna), yellowtail, sockeye salmon, sweet shrimp. All fresh, not a single complaint. I asked if they had sea urchin, but its not in season and therefore on the menu. Boohoo, I really do miss sea urchin. I also like how they only serve wild sockeye salmon and do not serve farmed salmon. read more

Kaide Sushi - Hotate (scallops), Amaebi (sweet shrimp), Hamachi toro (fatty yellowtail), Hamachi (yellowtail), Toro (fatty tuna) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Situated in the residential area of Yaletown, Kaide Sushi took me by surprise. The fish was fresh, the rolls were innovative and the service was great. My friend and I ordered the Maple (Sweet BBQ Tuna, Avocado, Chive), the Kaide (Ebi, Cream cheese, Avocado, Cucumber, Tobiko, Smoked Salmon) and the West Coast (Salmon, Avocado, Cucumber, Tobiko). The sweet BBQ tuna in the Maple took us by a complete surprise and it ended up being our favourite roll out of the 3. The Kaide and the West Coast was also both quite fresh and well done. Overall, quite a surprising find with a very reasonable price tag. read more

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Stopped by while in Vancouver because of the reviews. The staff is extremely polite and welcoming, and the sushi is one of the best I've ever had. Everything was fresh and good quality. For the quality you get, you're paying a great price read more

If I could give this 3.5 I would, but I don't want to give a small business 3. The first time we went here about a year ago, we loved it, so we're looking forward to coming back. The positives, quite good price, the sashimi was very generous and yummy. The negatives for this time. Service was poor, and we had to ask for water and try and catch the waitress for more tea. Not so attentive versus others. No brown rice, but I can live with that. The menu was quite restrictive although they do have 5 special seafoods. Some may like this though, I however like to mix it up. Overall not as good as last time and having been to four others on this one month trip back, it's probably and sadly the last favourite. read more

Came here for a quick bite to eat. It's a small restaurant with a selection of sushi, rice bowls, appies, salads and veggie options. They also have fish on special. I ordered the gomae and unagi rice bowl. Loved the texture and taste of the eel. It was marinated well and seared perfectly. The bowl comes with a lot of rice and vegetables. Service was excellent too. read more

Kaide Sushi - Unagi don - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Small neighborhood restaurant in a quiet area ... Had 6 of their rolls and a few nigiri pieces. Came here 2 times and they didn't have aji which is my fav ... I like that you can choose brown rice instead of white ... fish was fresh and service was good. read more

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Best sushi we've ever had! My friend and I are visiting Vancouver and tried this place based on other yelp reviews. We were not disappointed. This small, no-frills restaurant has friendly service and amazing sushi. We tried albacore tuna sashimi; hamachi, blue fin tuna, and toro nigiri, and the west coast roll. The toro and albacore tuna were our favorites, but there wasn't anything we didn't like. The fish is fresh and melts in your mouth. The prices can't be beat. Our entire meal, plus a Kirin beer was $66. read more

Kaide Sushi - Toro and blue fin tuna nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Great Japanese gem in downtown Vancouver. Upon entering, we were greeted by friendly servers and a very happy chef. It is a small space and you can expect a wait for food if it busy, because there is only two? people preparing the food at the counter. Many reviews here say that the fish is fresh and that is absolutely true! The sashimi melts in your mouth. The chopped scallop roll is the best we ever had...and we have tried a lot! Negitoro was good as well. We tried the special inari which had wonderfully seasoned and soft beancurd with smoked salmon inside ($3.50). The menu says green tea is $2 so maybe go the safe route and ask for water. I don't remember if we got charged for tea. Personally I would only go on special occasions due to its high prices. The quality of the food is unparalleled though and is worth what you pay! UPDATE: Hmmm reading other reviews, and the assorted sushi I got the other day for take-out did not have a tuna roll but it was kappa :( And also we did not get watermelon at the end of our meal! read more

Kaide Sushi - chef's assorted sashimi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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The very best, owner told us where every piece of fish was sourced from. Top notch preparation and presentation. If sushi gets better than this I don't want to know about it as it would mean I was dead and in heaven! read more

Service was good. Prices were okay. Food was okay but my boyfriend got really ill after having the one dish that I didn't have. HIs illness lasted for 3 days and he had to go to the hospital on day 4. It was an awful experience. Location was central to Yaletown - it was the one sushi location within a block of our Air BnB but only open until 10pm. read more

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I've been craving for sushi lately. A roll of some sort or a nigiri even. No idea why. Kaide popped up on my Yelp page and I checked out the menu. Seems reasonable enough for a casual dinner so here I am. Butterfish...butterfish and butterfish is all I can think about now. I don't see this around often and only heard about it through Youtube some years ago. Before I knew it...I needed to order more. Their tomago is good too. I'd say it's a bit on the sweet side but I wouldn't mind having it last the next time around. Sort of like a dessert piece. Anyways, don't go for the cheap stuff! Nigiri's and the more expensive rolls are the way to go. Other items I tried are amaebi (aka sprot prawn here) nigiri. This was sweet and super fresh. The chef does put a thin layer of wasabi so if you don't like you should let him know. The tofino roll was pretty good without the addition of extra sauces to amplify the taste. Good job Kaide! The Kaide roll was a bit disappointing as I didn't get any hint of cream cheese or the smokey flavour from the smoked salmon. Perhaps the portion of each ingredient was too small? I'd skip this one. But again... I'll definitely come back and order more of the butterfish and hopefully on that day they got it in stock. read more

Omg! These are the most fresh sushi I had outside of Japan! The Toro melts in my mouth and the uni was so fresh and sweet, the shrimp and salmon was also very fresh. Most importantly the price is reasonable. Especially coming from Toronto, this is so much cheaper and with way better quality. I would definitely come back. read more

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One of the BEST sushi restaurants in Vancouver B.C!!! 1.Chopped scallop cones are a must try 2.Spicy tuna salad is to die for 3.Uni is delicious 4.Diablo Roll cannot be missed 5.Tuna Tataki is just perfect I could eat there every day!!! Tom the owner is most kind, pleasant chef I have ever met!! Highly recommended read more

We got their Chef's assorted nigiri to-go (10 items for $22). As before, it was amazing. Now that the season for fresh uni has come, one of the nigiri contained uni. It was fresh, creamy and delicious. The selection also contained their seasonal blue fin tuna, which was quite rare in Vancouver. My mouth was on heaven when I first bite into it. Also double thumbs-up for the consistency in their toro, amaebi and hamachi. They never failed my expectation. Did I also mention that they always used fresh sockeye for their salmon? Well, they did. Another thing I forgot to remark in my previous review was how delicious their tamago is. It's such an understated, simple dish I often ignored. Kaide's chef made me appreciate this dish in a whole level. read more

Kaide Sushi - A selection of nigiri sushi (from bottom left): 2 uni, ikura, tamago, 2 toro, hamachi, blue fin tuna, amaebi. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Kaide Sushi is a very fine sushi joint snug in Yaletown. I would say one of my favorites in the area. The sushi is fresh and cut to greatness. The servers are attentive and pretty much any item on the menu is good to great. I had the Kaide Assorted sushi which is the chef's recommendations for the day. With every sushi piece complimenting each other as I munch my way to the last one. Yum. Come here, and come often! read more

Kaide Sushi - The Kaide Assorted sushi special - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Maybe I've spoiled by LA sushi, because Kaide was surprisingly unimpressive, especially against Vancouver's sushi reputation. The salmon nigiri in particular wasn't very soft, but otherwise most of the sushi was decent- but not great. Some of the pieces didn't taste fresh. read more

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The raw seafood here is very fresh. definitely one of the better places in town for no frills rolls and nigiri. They do not have a deep fryer so our spot prawn nigiri does not come back with deep fried heads. And dynamite rolls are the non fried with cornflakes kind All in all. A solid sushi join for having a meal. It's not a place to have drinks or party. But merely to sit and eat good sushi. read more

Came here after the recommendation of a local person and it was great. The fish was fresh all around and service was efficient. Very moderate prices. However, called ahead and asked if I they can take my order 10 minutes prior the closing and they said no it has to placed within 15 minutes of closing. So took a cab and had seen people being seated and ordered even after their closing time which was a bit misleading. Other than that it was a great place to experience the local vibe and simple but good food. read more

Kaide Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The sushi selection here was a lot of fun for me because we got the mixed roll and sashimi plate and it pushed me out of my comfort zone a little bit to try some new things, which I was excited about. I can't remember what it was called but I've posted a picture with the review. I saw one review mention an issue with the rice. I didn't have any undercooked rice and thought it was perfect. We decided to give this place a shot given the other good reviews and we're glad we did. The special of the day was a dungeness California roll and there isn't one bad thing to say about this. If you love real crab (dungeness is my 2nd favorite), you'd love this. The wait staff was extraordinarily friendly, as was the owner. The only thing that didn't make this a 5 star review was that there wasn't any dessert and I was craving something sweet. read more

Kaide Sushi - Dungeness California roll on top. I can't remember what the bottom was called but we really enjoyed it. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Hole-in-the-wall in Yaletown. Chef Tom is putting out great, fresh, and melt-in-your-mouth sushi in this little place. Try the Toro for sure and Sockeye. Hamachi with ponzu and ask for the Butterfish if available. I will surely come back when I visit again. Only open from Tue. - Fri. Opens at 11:30 AM NOT 11:00 AM read more

Kaide Sushi - Kaide Chirashi, Butterfish & Hotate Nigiri from Chef Tom. Vancouver BC - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Delicious and very fresh. Lots of vegetarian options. Service is really good, very friendly. One of my fave sushi joints!

I'm giving a 4 star because all the ingredients are fresh. They wouldn't offer things from their menu if it's not fresh but the downside to that is that you don't have a lot of choices/selection. The restaurant is small but perfect for small group. The service is very slow though. We came during lunch time and happened to be their first table. We waited quite a bit for the food, tea and bill when the restaurant was really full. Not sure if that's the case every day. Price is on a higher end if you order from " today's special" but it's certainly fresh. Overall we enjoyed the experience of dining here but it won't be a place I'd like to visit regularly due to the lack of variety. read more

Kaide Sushi - Seafood salad - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Very good quality sushi. Service is great. Decor is basic and price is reasonable. I would say this restaurant is a hidden gem. No crazy line ups for the quality and enjoyment you get from this restaurant. I would go back again. read more

Kaide Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I have had few of my colleagues visit this area and they all left the place with good feedback about it. I can see why. Their sushi and sashimi are insanely delicious. Their uni is a must try, and their options for sake are an excellent. Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Atmosphere: 10/10 Don't be fooled by this place's interior design, or menu or even it's location compared to other "high-end" Japanese restaurants. They're literally a book that cannot be judged by it's cover. I came in with a group of 7 (which you better make reservations since it's a tight place) and we ordered a bunch of items from assorted sushi to sashimis, lotus roots to green beans. Heck, even their green tea was legit! LOL the fish melts, the appetizers were great and the sake was smooth. The place was a bit tiny and it did look like a regular Japanese restaurant, but their service and the atmosphere they gave you was top notch. The waitress always returned to our table to clean out the dishes, provided tea, and always asked if we needed more sake with our meals. They were also really cool for hosting a group of 7 people for a small area. This place is great to come with a friend, co-workers or even a date. I'd definitely recommend this place and would def return in the future ;) read more

I love this spot. Been many times. The nigiri is always fresh. Tom is an awesome guy who runs the epitome of a great family run spot. Lovely people serving lovely sushi. It's chill and casual and has great sushi. Enjoy! read more

The best sushi you have for a resalnable price. The saff are very nice, The quality is very consistent. I love going to have my healthy lunch there. Their menue is very simple and all healthy food. No fried stuff.. definitely give it a try if you havnt already. read more