This place has been around for decades and continues to deliver fresh, Japanese sushi. Most of the sushi restaurants in Vancouver are now run by either Chinese or Koreans, and the taste is not the same. They specialize in the traditional sushi, tempura, yaki-soba/yaki-udon, donburi and teriyaki. You won't find those crazy mango-camel-crispy toad combos here, just traditional sushi extremely well-made. This place gets BUSY! But turnover is quick, and they have a signup list so at least you can tell how many people are ahead. Be warned that if you want a table for more than 4 it's going to take longer. Excellent prices and great service. It's been our go-to spot for sushi for years and continues to be. read more

I have been coming here for 15 odd years. It's small but mighty. There are no shortages of sushi places in Vancouver. This one has always stood out for consistent quality and service. It's all good. I am a big sashimi fan. All of the fish is fresh and decent but not too big portions. read more

Decent quality for the price. Been going there for yrs. Not fancy or high end & doesn't pretend to be. Staff are always friendly. Menu has typical selection of J food so nothing overly creative or imaginative but food is always fresh. read more

Good sushi- balanced proportions and flavours, fresh delicious fish. The salmon and avocado rolls, real crab California rolls, chef's choice sushi plate, were all super. The soft shell crab tempura on special was delicious if a little oily. Lowest point was the salmon sashimi only because the pieces were very small and unexceptional tasting. read more

meh! Feel really odd giving this only 2 stars after all the amazing reviews...am i missing something? Okay atmosphere, nice waitresses, etc etc...but the food is mediocre. Tiny portion of sushi...usually a smaller portion may mean better quality but not so in this place...very unsatisfying. It all went okay but i left feeling a void......mmmmmm?? read more

The Toro Nigiri is like eating a cloud of happy joyful splendour. So light, so delicate. Like a mouthcation. They make their tunas do cartwheels before resting on their little rice beds. read more

Have you seen the movie, "Jiro Dreams of Sushi," ? If not watch that movie first and then read this review so it can be in the proper context: this place is as close as it will get to, that, in Vancouver. Hands down, the best place for nigiri sushi, for all of you that are on that O.G. sushi train, like me. Nigiri all the way! Sashimi is great too. Rolls and the rest, yea solid; but not their winning points. Go for nigiri here; if you don't you're just a plain fool; or you haven't seen the documentary I mentioned above, in my first sentence of this review, thus still making you a fool!! (I'm not yelling. It's just an emphatic proposition.) read more

Average sushis and service unsatisfactory. We ordered salmon sushi and they gave us tuna instead. Waiters rushed to take our plates and did not let us finish properly because other people came in and they probably wanted us to free the table. In the end they gave the other customers another table and we were rushed for nothing. I went there because I tried Toshi Sushi which is good and has the same owner. However, at Shiro everything felt unsatisfactory and the food as well as the service are incomparable to Toshi Sushi. Overall, I was very disappointed. Will not come again, and I definitely don't recommend. read more

Wow, if you've never had authentic wasabi, come here, this is how it should taste! Love this place, not huge seating so often we have to wait or do take-out but the freshness in their sashimi/sushi is a cut above most restaurants in the city. read more

Very reliable, affordable Japanese cuisine. Super fresh sushi, generally some good specials, and great noodles to boot. And, you get Pocky sticks with your bill. They offer each roll to come in a "spicy" edition, which can be a nice alternative. The spicy tuna roll is especially tasty - large chunks of tuna rather than the mushed up kind that some of the lower quality places use. read more

My girlfriend and I ate there on a Sat and it was well worth the 20 minute wait.. I would consider this medium-high tier sushi. There was clearly an attention to detail from the fresh authentic Wasabi to the pre-chilled pint glasses. The sashimi stood out in my mind as exceptional and we loved the rolls with avacado as it was always perfectly ripe. We'll definitely be back. read more

First visit here in Feb. it was delicious! So fresh and fast. Service was great, restaurant was very clean.

Shiro Sushi Walking inside Shiro sushi, I immediately felt the vivid energy in this small restaurant. People were talking loudly and drinking beer. That really is my type of restaurant without even testing the food. The sushi bar feels more like a Izakaya instead of a sushi restaurant. And I know I will feel very comfortable to bring friends here to eat for the next visit. I chose to sit down at the sushi bar where I can have a peak those sea creatures that were stored in the visible glass refrigerator. I always felt pretty thankful when I saw them because they are the result of a long time of prep in the back. The tea was a bit overheated, I had a bit of tongue burn without noticing that ahead. It was quite a struggle to decide what I want to try. It is a HUGE menu. Everything from sushi to deep fried squid to grilled screwer. It is crazy how this small restaurant is giving me so many options. I ordered Shiro sushi roll, because it is their signature dish and I just have to try it out. The roll is served, and they are huge. I love the portion but had a hard time to not let the sushi fall apart after the first bite. Every bite was fulfilling, because there are plenty of things going on in the roll, yellow tail, salmon, tuna, and bean sprouts. As much as I like the traditional type of rolls and nigiri, I do like Shiro sushi roll very much. It kind of fits in the theme of Izakaya and I do not need to worry about how people will think of me on eating the sushi roll the way I wanted. Shiro sushi experience was comforting for me. It is a good spot to bring a date or some old friends to have a reunion. read more

I think I understand why everyone thinks this place is so good... but at the end of the day, I think it's average.. the fish was fresh and only wild salmon is served (on the menu, "BC" was scratched out, so it may be sourced elsewhere. The slices of tuna was melt-in-your-mouth, and I was a little surprised to see how small the slices of wild salmon were. They were nice, but I would like to think that all the pieces of sashimi would be more consistent in size. The menu is not overly crazy with unique rolls - just you usuals - tempura (which was battered nicely, with the less usual pepper and brocolli, in addition to your yam, zucchini and eggplant). The gyoza were super meaty.. the kind I like :) The tuna tataki was nicely seared and had good accompaniments of salmon and ginger. The spicy tuna roll was NOT spicy, and the baked eggplant did not have much teriyaki taste to it. The real crab california roll tasted okay, along with the BC rolls and tuna / cucumber maki. The bill was okay, not over the top, but not full either... I have heard so many great things about this place and I don't think it's bad... it just wasn't great for me. At least the service was courteous and even when people were waiting at the door, we were not rushed to get out after sitting there for almost 2 hours... BONUS - POCKY for dessert...... that is just outrageous! read more

Authentic sushi and service. Very consistent after all these years in the business. You can count on them for that.

Fresh but to be honest quite average sushi only good enough to kill a craving. The wasabi wasn't near strong enough for me which is enough reason not to return. Strong sake. Service was attentive. read more

Shiro is my kind of sushi place--it's a total hole in the wall in an unassuming location, but it delivered big time in the fish department, including some of the best salmon I have ever had. Prepare to be packed like a sardine, as there's not a whole lot of space, but you definitely get your money's worth, with authentic cuisine and outstanding preparation. read more

In my opinion this is one of the best sushi's in town and the best thing is run by Japonnesse is a small restaurant but delivers great quality in their products! And you get pocky with the bill hahaha read more

Excellent authentic sushi. Even have teishoku style dishes if you're into things like grilled miso black cod. Good prices and service. Small restaurant so be prepared to wait a bit if you're there during peak hours. Parking on the side streets is better the lot is quite small. read more

I eat a lot of sushi. I mean A LOT. And this place is definitely up there on the list for yumminess. More on the expensive side, but definitely worth it. Good quality, smallerish rolls (FYI for ordering strategies). I actually like the smaller rolls so that means I can get more :) read more

This is one of my favourite sushi spots. The fish is always super fresh and the service friendly. You can't go wrong with any of the sushi and sashimi here and all of the cooked items I've tried here have been good as well. It can get a bit chaotic as it is a small space and there's always a line up. There's no reservations so just get there early and get your name on the list! read more

A small, crowded restaurant. The food was good, but on the expensive side and the portions were small. Décor was rather tacky.

Review by: Nathan V. This is sushi for people who like fish. Tons of different kinds, tons of fish. The rolls are very big and the price is great. You will probably have to wait in line for a little bit before you get in, but it's worth it. The nigiri is out of this world. Recommendations: Anything nigiri read more

Came here on a Sunday night when most other sushi places were closed. Small dining area with a couple of people in front of us, but waited for only about 10mins. Servers were all cute and pretty Japanese chics! Order was taken fast, but food came out a tad bit slow. But wow!!! Delicious and savory sushi! We tried tempura, nabeyaki udons, tuna and 2 orders of salmon sashimi, 1 special house roll. Wonderful experience, fresh fish, awesome place!! read more

Shiro - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I had been to this place before and really enjoyed it so I thought I would head back on my latest Sushi craving. Unfortunately my most recent visit was not as enjoyable. The food seems to have gone downhill a little which was very disappointing. With that being said the staff are very friendly and the service was good. But... In a city with so much amazing Sushi I personally will be going elsewhere. read more

Love this place. I eat here (or take out) all the time. Never been disappointed, and under new ownership now, it seems as good as ever. If I were to offer any criticism, it is on the pricier side. But then again, I've had cheaper sushi and it's never as good. Also, the dining experience leaves a little to be desired. But if you are only concerned with the food, then this place is great! read more

I have visited Shiro for 3-4 times, however everytime the same. Nothing gone wrong yet nothing stood out. The udon, which my friend claimed to be the best udon LOL, was just okay. Nothing really special about it. And other dishes such as sashimi, sushi were okay as well. I personally like the grilled squid the best, it was tasty, and not many Japanese restaurants have grilled squid. Overall, it was a decent place. Pros: Good location, easy to park, restaurant looks cozy Cons: (not really a con-- but as i have mentioned, everything was average) read more

This place would have probably been better at another time. The staff was friendly but they were so preoccupied that they didn't know half their menu was sold out. We waited half an hour to be seated and the ordering staff came back multiple times asking us to change our order because each time it turns out they sold out! Foods good though! Great place. read more

So much hype that it built high expectations in me. It was disappointing- everything was too salty, portions were small for the price, and menu is too simplistic. Not good value for your money. The fish is fresh, no doubt, but it also has to be flavourful. But it was not. Plus, wait for a table for two at 5;30 pm? Overall, not worth it. read more

Excellent food...between my wife and I, we ordered the salmon sashimi, beef udon, katsudon, cali roll, and a dynamite roll. Every dish was superb. Bonus - All of their salmon is WILD. Will definitely return... The only criticism I had was that we found tables for 2 along the front window very cramped (back to back). read more

I really feel like I need people to know how "not great" this place is. It's always busy and I have no clue why. I only live 1 block away so of course I wish it were good - but it just isn't. I've been eating sushi in this town for over 30 years and even when it's not great it's still usually decent. Problem here is everything is over-priced and under-sized. Today I was feeling lazy and didn't want to walk up to Sushi 7 (which is great) so decided to give it a second chance. The rolls again were okay but overpriced. But my god I made the mistake of ordering the tempura and it was the worst I have ever had. Soggy to the point it was if it was all dunked in luke warm oil before being brought out. But hey people keep showing up so.... read more

Don't see why this place doesn't have 5 stars. Find me another affordable, high quality, Japanese restaurant.

kind of a hidden gem amongst the MANY sushi bars & restaurants in vancouver...i go there EVERY TIME i'm visiting vancouver, & i'm IMPRESSED!

Always great food at Shiro! In my opinion one of the best for sushi in vancouver. All Japanese sushi chefs and servers. All the servers are friendly. The fish is fresh and sushi always tastes great. I prefer coming to shiro for the sushi though as opposed to hot foods, which are only okay. It's a small cozy restaurant. They have great lunch menus. Really well priced for the quality you're getting. Try the home made sesame ice cream if you have room for dessert! Sooo good. But also know that they give you a pack of pockys with the bill too (I find this so awesome! I even luck out and get green tea sometimes). A little disappointed that they don't take reservations but generally I go around 2 or 8 when the lunch and dinner rush is over and it's fine. Highly recommended! read more

Came for dinner with a friend and was happily surprised by Shiro's quality. We ordered a seaweed salad, gyoza, yam tempura, salmon sashimi and a california roll - all delicious! Will definitely return. read more

This place is awesome. So welcoming, great service and fresh, amazing food! Pocky sticks with your bill too! I highly recommend!!

For dinner I ordered a Takoyaki (deep-fried octopus balls), a plate of Special Assorted Sushi (Shrimp California Roll and a selection of Salmon, Tuna, Surf Clam, Yellow Tail, Squid, Octopus, and Shrimp Nigiri), and the daily special of Tuna Karaage. The Takoyaki came first. This tasted better than takoyaki I've had at the Richmond Nightmarket and the batter was cooked very well (gooey on the inside, crispy on the outside). The bonito flakes came out alive and moving which is a good indicator of how hot these come out. Next came the Tuna Karaage. The tuna was a little dry on the inside, but the batter covering them was pretty juicy. I think I'll pass on the appetizers next time though. The sushi is the important bit here. I couldn't decide what I wanted so I ordered a whole bunch. The sushi quality is good here. It's better than Matsuyama but not as gooey soft as Tokyo Joe's. The real draw here is the wasabi. They use fresh real wasabi here which gives you a sinus-clearing feeling instead of the usual pasty spicy powder wasabi. All of my nigiri dipped well and were greatly enhanced by the wasabi. I would argue eating sushi here without wasabi is the wrong way to do it. You get asked if you're cool with wasabi because they expect you to eat it if you are, so answer carefully (and say yes). read more

This place does not take reservations so just like everyone else, we arrived and wrote our name down on the waiting list. We are a party of 2. Prior to our name on the list, there are a few other parties before us, table of 2, 2, 5, 2, and after us, table of 2, 3,4, 3 and another table of 2. The server called everyone ahead of us. Then he proceeded to call the table of 3 and 4 and 3 after us. We asked the server who called the tables and he said there is no way he is going to give us a table when there's only 2 of us. So we practically waited for much longer, watching other parties of 3 and 4 and 3. We have never had such experience here at Shiro. We know they are always busy and we always come back for their fresh and reasonably priced sushi but this time was just a bit annoying. Plus the server's attitude didn't help with the long wait. read more

I love shiro . Japanese sushi chefs . Rolls fresh , good size not too big not too small . I recommend their grilled salmon belly and spicy fried ebi. Their sashimi is also super fresh and tasty . If you prefer quality like myself you will like shiro . I am super picky about my Japanese food . I appreciate that they don't make gigantic rolls that are only big because of all the rice and actually these big rolls often lack taste and style . You will find decent size rolls and in the end you will be satisfied because of freshness and tastiness. The only downside is they don't have a lot of choices for bento boxes but otherwise it's worth trying . read more

Real good sushi. Always busy but you don't have to wait that long for a table. The salmon is always wild and fresh. Their battera is my favourite. read more