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    Raisu

    4.3 (588 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Sashimi
    Arash R.

    I love Raisu! It's a solid choice for Japanese food. I feel like they have the best sashimi in Vancouver, which is a bold assertion, but I will stick to my guns here! I love their straws made of rice! The service is what you would expect, which I find amazing. The ambiance depends on when you have your meal there, it can be packed and very lively, during peak hours, so if that's not something you enjoy, try the earlier hours. The drink options are also great, I get quite creative with their vast choice of sake. I've been here multiple times and will continue to return whenever I am in Vancouver.

    Berry mocktail
    Phoebe C.

    Really good quality sushi and I loved the toro specialty. The portions were big and 2 entrees, 1 roll, and an appetizer was plenty for 2 people. I highly recommend the toro roll and the deluxe bowl. Also be sure to make a reservation as it does get busy over the weekends. Service was amazing and super nice. The place was big with plenty of seating and cute decor.

    Mixed cutlet teishoku
    Diana P.

    From my visit, we definitely overestimated how much we could eat. Raisu sits in a lively stretch and feels casual and welcoming inside, with a steady flow of small groups and couples. We ordered the chicken karaage, mixed cutlet teishoku, and agedashi tofu, and the portions alone made an impression. The karaage came out hot and crisp, with a well-seasoned coating and juicy interior that didn't feel oily. One of the best i've tried! The mixed cutlet teishoku was easily the largest plate on the table, with multiple fried cuts, a full bowl of rice, salad, and sides that turned it into a full spread rather than just a main. The agedashi tofu (the biggest agedashi tofu i've ever seen/ordered haha) came out sizzling in a stone pot with a mushroom sauce. It had that just-off-the-stove heat, with the tofu staying soft inside/battered outside while soaking up the savory, slightly earthy sauce. It balanced the heavier fried dishes better than I expected. Service was efficient and straightforward. Dishes arrived at a steady pace, though once everything hit the table it got crowded fast. Value is strong if you come hungry or plan to share. Next time I'd split a teishoku and add a side or just come with more people so we can try more things. This is an easy pick for a casual dinner with friends when you want variety and don't mind leftovers.

    Melody M.

    Amazing customer service and amazing food! I came here for my birthday for the first time and I was amazed at everything, from the cheerful and friendly service, to the cozy vibe of the place, and to the yummy art like sushi they served. This place can accommodate bigger crowds and we had a nice area on the patio with built in heated blankets. We ordered the bento boxes, two versions, and they were breathtaking when they arrived ! Each taster on the box was creative and artfully done. It tasted as good as it looked! It's on the pricier side, but well worth it. A bonus if it's your birthday because the servers sing a birthday song, take a polariod picture of your group, and you get a free small dessert! Now, that's customer service. I can also see why people come here to celebrate anniversaries and birthdays. Every twenty minutes, there seem to be a cheer or song which gives the place a happy vibe.

    Fruits Sake Flight
    Ya-Wei W.

    The food here is always perfection, and the cozy ambience always makes it a great eating experience. This time I came with friends after a weekend in Whistler, and I was finally able to try one of their unique "sets" that you usually have to order ahead. It was their Assorted 'Square' Nigiri and it was at once beautiful, delicious and utterly filling. Service was great as always. Can't wait to be back to try the next thing on the menu! Their sake flight was also very fun and not heavy at all. Though I'm not usually a sake person.

    Alex N.

    One of my favorite places to get Japanese food in Vancouver now! After seeing all the foods, I feel like I'd get udon when I'm back! Superb service and glad to spend a great birthday dinner with them!

    Helen L.

    We were wanting ramen that day but was recommended by a friend to check out their sushi. The pork katsu I don was good, the sashimi presentation was amazing. Lots of Japanese speaking customers. Service was good. Entrance is the stairs to upper level of the building, easy to miss. Decor is pretty cool too.

    curry udon
    Karen Y.

    The curry udon was very flavorful! But the pork cutlet was a bit dry on the inside. The bluefin tuna deluxe flight bowl was very yummy! The fish was all very fresh. The raw shrimp head could have been a little more flavorful.

    Indoor
    Kevin W.

    What an amazing experience. Raisu really rises to the occasion. I arrived on a wet Wednesday morning. I noticed that they don't open until 11:30, but were happy to greet and welcome me 5 minutes early. The staff asked if I had ever been here before asking me to take my time and telling me about the popular items and the daily specials. I decided to get their Shokado Bento since it was one of their most popular items and because I wanted to try a little bit of everything. The chefs behind the counter took their time on every detail of this 9-item piece. Once it was done, one of the chefs came back and introduced all the different items. I also appreciated the staff's help in suggesting that this one item would be sufficient for one person. I will need to come back for their rice and udon entree's especially the toro don and their crab and uni 'carbonara'. The decor is very unique and has a more laid back but still modern feel. Upon entry there was a shelf of lucky fortune cats. Once you enter the main part of the restaurant you have a fire place that welcomes you with warmth. The bar area is adorned with beer and sake bottles with interesting artwork. The 2-person and 4-person tables have a type of treated wood and look very comfortable. There's also outdoor patio seating if you want to have a more private experience. Everything at Raisu was very well thought out and planned with care. Can't wait for my next visit.

    Calvi N.

    Food - The attention to detail is phenomenal! The quality of the pork katsu is amazing. The meat is nice and juicy while the outside is this light but crispy shell that isn't too thick or oily. It feels like the right amount of crunch. Service - Friendly service albeit some servers may not know much english. Ambiance - cozy japanese style restaurant with amber lighting. Great for small groups or dates. Be prepared to take off your shoes off depending on the table.

    Michelle S.

    Raisu 6/10 Part of the same restaurant group as Kingyo and Suika, Raisu is known for its bentos and aesthetic Japanese dishes. Unfortunately, they ran out when I was there, so we decided to try their cooked options instead. Overall, it was a decent experience, but nothing really stood out to me. Beef Steak Hitsumabushi ($30)Essentially beef with fried rice served in a hot stone pot. I liked that they served it with dashi broth, as it slightly reminded me of ochazuke--not to mention it's fun to enjoy a dish in multiple ways. I would have preferred a more flavourful profile (I found the fried rice a bit bland), but the beef was high quality. The Oyako Simmered Chicken Cutlet ($21)A typical comfort dish with beautiful plating. I personally prefer when the cutlet is placed on top of the rice so it can soak up more of the sauce, instead of how it was prepared here. The portion, however, is huge. Atlantic Salmon Sashimi ($18)Pretty good salmon sashimi. Not much to say other than it was fresh--though you could probably get something similar elsewhere at a more affordable price.

    CORN AND BRUSSELS SPROUTS KARAAGE
    Marilyn V.

    This is the second time this week we visited this group of restaurant. And this comes as no surprise. Food here always makes our tummy happy. Preparation, taste and creativity is well thought of and executed right. Sashimi is always fresh, somewhere I can trust. Reservations for 5 was easy on Open Table on a Thursday lunch. We got full attention from the staff as they just opened at 11:30am. We were assigned a "tatami" room but the staff accommodated grandma's accessibility and transferred us to a regular table.

    Julianna C.

    Stopped by with some friends while we were in town and were delighted by the experience and the tasty food. We love Japanese food and would definitely come back. Here's what we ordered: * Sizzling Stone Beef Steak Hitsumabushi $30 - 8/10 * Real Crab and Uni Cream Udon $29 - 8/10 * Yuzu Parfait $12 - 6/10 The beef steak was so yummy, and comes with delicious miso soup in a French press! So cute - I've never seen it served that way. The creamy udon was so tasty but I just wish they gave more udon... felt like the portion was so tiny compared to the huge bowl it was served in. The parfait was delish as well, just wish there was a bit more fruit. A little expensive for $12. In general, I think the meal is a bit more upscale in price and the portions are rather small so not an every day dinner but a good date spot or to share a meal with friends. Plenty of seating side. Street parking available outside. We were originally seated inside but our servers were accommodating and let us sit in a booth outside, with the traditional table seating where you remove your shoes and tuck them into a cubby. 20250807

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    Amazing food and good service. Feel like you are in Japan. Love the atmosphere here. Wil definitely come back!

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    Went on a Saturday night around 8:10pm and got told they would call us by 9pm if a spot opened up…read more They were very clear about the fact that last call is shortly after 9 so we might not be able to get a table in time. I appreciated this and would much prefer this over expecting to have a table than being disappointed. We got lucky though and were able to get seated right around 9. Service was very prompt and we were able to order, eat, and get out of the restaurant pretty quickly. Overall great experience even though I didn't absolutely love everything we ordered House roll: 3/5 this was ok. It sounded good initially but I think there was just too much going on Spicy chopped scallop roll: 4/5 presentation wasn't the best but it still tasted good Red dynamite roll: 5/5 their most popular roll for good reason. I would def recommend this one Salmon and tuna nigiri: 5/5 I liked both a lot and this perfectly scratched the itch for my sushi craving

    My friend wanted to try this place, so we decided to give it a try. We arrived around 5:45pm, and…read morewere told there would be about a 90 min wait and they would contact us when our table is ready. It ended up being closer to 60 min. The place is not big. I counted maybe 36 seats. The interior is nice but generic enough to be just about any type of restaurant. The menu accessed via QR code. I ended up trying the following: - Assorted Tempura: Good. Light batter, but slightly overbrowned. - Miso Black Cod: Good. More elaborate presentation than most, but very small piece. - Salmon Belly Sashimi: Very good. Fresh and delicious. - Tom Special Roll Tray: Very good. A great way to sample all the different roll, all which are very good. I thought it was reasonably priced and could adequately feed 4 people. Service was very good. There are a LOT of staff, so we were constantly being checked on to make sure we were happy and got anything we needed. Overall a good meal. It doesn't classify as the best sushi in Vancouver, but I can see the quality-value ratio might be the best in the city. All the food was quite good and certainly not overpriced. I imagine the high staff count was due to the overwhelming amount of takeout orders. I would return.

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    Saku

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    saku was an incredible experience while visiting vancouver! the waiter was attentive and was very…read morehelpful in explaining what makes saku special. the curry was incredible and delicious, wishing that vancouver was closer to enjoy this again! the atmosphere was quite nice as well, casual but also very nice. would recommend!!

    I had no idea that katsu could taste this GOOD. I mean, all katsu I've had prior to eating at Saku…read morejust pales in comparison. Who knew??? My hubs and I vacationed in Vancouver a few weeks ago in late April. We had seen the long lines for dinner at Saku when we were here more than a year ago. So, we decided to give them a try for a late lunch around 2pm on a Wednesday afternoon. No wait. We got seated right away. We liked how spacious and airy the dining room was. Our wait staff were friendly and on point. They were considerate about answering our questions about the food and food allergies. I ordered the chicken thigh katsu ($26 Can) and my hubs got the chicken thigh curry ($28.50 Can). No dairy involved in either dish which I was happy about because I have challenges digesting milk protein. Yes, it's kinda pricey. Yes, it's totally worth it. The katsu is light, crispy, fried perfectly, not greasy, and comes with unlimited rice, miso soup, finely chopped cabbage salad, and an addictively delicious sesame dressing. My hubs' curry sauce was served on the side so he could pour out as much or as little as he wanted. All in all, it was a very pleasant and satisfying meal. Saku is top notch for katsu. You won't believe how good katsu can be until you try it.

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    4.8
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    I made a reservation at Okeya Kyujiro for my partner's 40th birthday, and he had the best time…read more Honestly, it was one of the most memorable omakase experiences I've had in Vancouver. Okeya Kyujiro is a Michelin one-star theatrical omakase restaurant, and when they say theatrical, they mean it! From the moment you're welcomed by smiling ushers in kimono to the closing tea ceremony, every movement feels intentional, precise, and elevated. The ambiance is serene and anticipatory. At the start, guests sit in silence as a black screen conceals the chefs. You see their shadows moving behind it. A bell rings, the screen lifts, and the performance begins. Dinner is a 25+ course experience priced at $325 per person. It's undeniably a splurge, but for a milestone celebration, it feels justified. The menu is seafood-forward, with many ingredients flown in from Japan. Each ingredient is presented before preparation, then carefully assembled and served directly from chef to guest. Courses arrive one by one, never rushed. The service team moves seamlessly in the background, refilling water and attending to drinks (available as an add-on) without disrupting the flow. The finale is a matcha ceremony, whisked in front of you with the same quiet precision that defines the evening. When the final sip is taken, the bell chimes once more, the chefs and staff bow, and the screens close. It was a beautifully choreographed dining experience, perfect for marking a special moment, and one I'd gladly return to for the next celebration.

    Service was really amazing with servers explaining each dish and drinks were always topped off…read more Food was good, but maybe this isn't quite my style of omakase compared to the other ones I've tried. This is a more theatrical style so expect louder music and a more theatrical experience (eg one of the servers played the flute for the guests celebrating birthdays). I prefer a more intimidate and interactive style of omakase where you can talk with the chefs. This lunch also felt a little fast in terms of progression of the meal. Some of the dishes were very tasty while others didn't wow us. With drinks, we were quite full despite some reviews saying portion is on the smaller size. Our total was around $500 with drinks for 2 people. A really good experience for omakase, especially if you are looking for a unique experience though not my favourite one I've tried.

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    Inside the waiting area before being taken to your seat.
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