I started coming here after I had a customer service issue with my regular sushi place and I felt like I wanted to take my business elsewhere. I was pleasantly surprised by this place and its now become my go to for sushi. They only use brown rice for their dishes and rolls which I like and many of their specials are made with quinoa. Most of their ingredients are organic and fresh. I always feel like I'm putting good clean food into my body when I come here, even the tempura isn't greasy, Gluten Free people will appreciate that all the gluten free options are clearly labeled on the menu. They also provide you with gluten free soy sauce if you ask. Service here is the best I've ever received at a sushi restaurant. They quickly learned me and my boyfriends name. My only complaint is that the portion sizes are smaller than other places but some of the prices are a little high. (Chicken Teri roll, specialty rolls especially) Overall good quality food, good service and I feel good about giving them my business. read more

This place is amazing! Beautiful fresh fish, brown rice (my fave!) and an interesting selection of items on the menu. I thought the prices were quite reasonable given the quality. The only small hiccup was that our server missed one item that was ordered but he quickly submitted it when we asked. I would not hesitate to return. read more

Incredible Japanese experience for vegetarians. The combinations of fresh and original organic ingredients with Japanese sauces end flavors was really surprising in some of the dishes. We loves the geisha roll and the lotus root, and then the desert pudding was also something really well executed. Great selection of beers and drinks as well. We'll be coming back. read more

Shizen Ya - Geisha roll - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This place is a very good place when you are looking for something quick and healthy. My husband and I tried it for lunch during a weekday, and it looked very busy! We waited for about 15 minutes - not too bad. I ordered dynamite rolls and lotus root kimpira. read more

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Fantastic place if your looking for something light. The Ocean Quartet Salad is delicious and such a great deal, so much sashimi for such a affordable price. Love it. Also their Dragon Magic Roll isn't to bad either. Absolutely the place to go to if your looking for something new or just a good experience eating "healthy sushi" Will most definitely be back. I might have found my new favorite Japanese sushi place to eat downtown. Give it a try you won't regret it ^.^ read more

Magnificent organic sushi. I love the organic brown rice that is soft and delicious. Every roll was very well done and delicious.

Organic, OceanWise, and delicious. Food of the highest quality for the typical price. Earned its place as the highest rated sushi near VAG/Robson Square area. They break the mold of what has become the standard Vancouver sushi joint. Gone are the plastic bento boxes or dynamite roll combos. Instead you get great service, amazing food. On the downside, they are quite a small area, and it's not really a place to have a chat with a friend/colleague because the tables are close together. For a quick fix with great service and excellent health-conscious dishes, I recommend this place on a busy workday to treat yourself. read more

I loved how all sushi was made with organic brown rice. Opting for brown rice in other sushi restaurants can sometimes be pricey. The menu has a ton of options for vegan, vegetarian, GF and DF. Also yummy organic beers. My new fav sushi place for sure! read more

Love and love brown rice sushi. My friends and I go to Canada each year and always visit this place.

I have to compliment the owner. I'm from Southern California & mostly try to eat whole food plant based options but I do eat sushi once or twice a month. Never have I come across one that doesn't serve white rice, never have seen brown rice only in any restaurant let alone sushi, calls out whole wheat, tempeh, quinoa, tofu and veggies as much as in this menu. I feel the owner understands not just good sushi but it must be important to them to make nutrition a priority. I wish for ALL sushi places to follow their example. I'm very impressed and thankful and just wish there was one near me!! My family and I really enjoyed our dinner. Nice find while in Vancouver, thank you!! read more

I really enjoy eating healthy food. This sushi place has healthy options all around. They also use brown rice for their rolls. I enjoyed everything we ordered. The fish was fresh and everything came out quick. The servers were all very attentive. I would say they need better seating while people wait and that the sake is overpriced for how much you receive. I would definitely come back to this place. Love the healthy options. read more

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This is very Chinese-Japanese food. Lot of soy source favor. Fish is just ok. Not bad but not the best. read more

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Love Shizen Ya! I asked them to do me a Tuna Tataki salad rather than the salmon one even though it's not on the menu and they had no problem. Really nice staff, fast and attentive and not overpriced for the quality of food you are getting. read more

This is my favorite mid-fancy restaurant. Right across the street from the Art Gallery and courthouse, which is a great walk after dinner.

Great spot for very delicious fish! Come in and get that Sakura Blossom Roll and the TST Sashimi for a good time. The staff (all Japanese) was very nice and accommodating. There was a small wait (about 10 minutes) for my friend and I around dinnertime. I highly recommend this joint for some straight up fresh-tasting well-handled fish. read more

my first japanese organic and brown rice experience...and it was definitely not a bad one. we ordered the beef udon, yam tempura, sakura blossom roll, spicy salmon sashimi and tuna avocado roll. the waitress asked if we were sharing - yes, and when the udon came, it came in two smaller bowls loaded with veggies and beef. everything was very fresh and there was no lingering msg or preservatives taste. they had many gluten-free and/or vegetarian options, as well as their own creation rolls. the price is a bit higher, as expected. but i would definitely come back again. read more

Shizen Ya - sakura blossom roll. - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I found this place because I work in the area. I was foraging for food one day and found this really sketchy place and small establishment. But if I think about it, in Japan, most good places are small and looks a bit sketchy/old. But once I ordered the food it was delicious. I ordered the Chirashi Rice bowl and the Quinoa Temaki Cone. I love how they do not use white rice but to explore a different type of flavor with brown rice and quinoa. Their Chirashi rice bowl is one of my favorite here. Their shrimp sashimi is the best as it is extremely sweet and fresh, especially during spot prawn season. The brown rice taste a bit more flavorful compared to white rice. The rice vinegar that they use is really strong and it makes it authentic. The quinoa Temaki was very different in style. I have never had something so unique before. I enjoyed it, especially the recipe they use for the quinoa. I will 100% recommend this place and their menu is small, but their quality of food is delicious :) read more

Service was great. That's the good. Overcooked brown rice is the issue. The sushi tasted like baby food with soft goopy brown rice slathered on the various rolls we shared. And not having a choice to switch to white rice is a reason to never go back. I'm sure brown rice is healthier but I'll stick to the little bit of white thanks, especially is brown rice sushi tastes the way this did. read more

Great sustainable, vegetarian-friendly, reasonably priced Japanese fare. On any given night, the place will be packed, and people will be waiting in the narrow hallway for a table of their own. Space is limited - maybe ten tables - so expect a wait if you come during peak dining hours. The Food: incredibly fresh and flavorful. Both the avocado roll and greens roll (with mango) are fresh and light. Quinoa items (like the veggie cone) are as inventive as they are tasty. Spinach curry is also noteworthy. And my fave: the miso yaki udon. Portion is on the smaller side (especially if you get it to go), but the flavors are well balanced, and the noodles are perfectly cooked! Service is fast and friendly. Prices are very reasonable for the quality of food you get. Definitely a Vancouver favorite of mine! read more

Ordered the spinach curry - delicious! Wild salmon gomae - yum! The veggie roll (forgot what it's actually called, but it contains fresh avocado, bell peppers, and other veggies) - nom nom nom! And the quinoa inari - gobble gobble! Organic veggies and wild caught fish; friendly servers; fast service--I ordered takeout and food came in about 10-15 mins, so no complaints! Total for everything was under $30 after tax + tip. Far inferior sushi is twice the price in Kerrisdale ugh.. Will definitely be back to Shizen Ya to try more. One of the more exciting sushi menus I've seen. read more

this place totally hit the spot. we were looking for simple, fresh sushi in a homey unpretentious environment after suffering through rodney's oyster bar. so glad we found shizen-ya on yelp! i never would've thought a gem like this would exist so close to the busy shopping street of robson. at first sight of the limited fish menu, touting brown sushi rice and organic/sustainable fish, i got a bit wary... no hamachi? no scallops? and brown rice only? we ended up ordering a sashimi plate, the tuna tataki, tofu & avo salad, and a few pieces of scallop and spicy salmon nigiri... and then ordered another FULL round because the sushi was outstanding -- super fresh, nicely textured and generously portioned. tuna is not usually a favorite of mine, but i couldn't get enough at shinzen-ya! it was fatty, flavorable and yes, melt-in-your-mouth. also, the brown rice was perfectly cooked and seasoned -- stuck together well without becoming mushy, but still retained that nubby feel. wish we had been hungrier, then we could've tried more items.. their dinner combo (sunomono, miso soup, sashimi, and beef or chicken entree) for only $14.95 looked like a great value. notes: the restaurant itself seats less than 20, layout isn't really conducive for large groups, and it's set in an office building -- if you use the restroom, you'll need a key to get in. also pay your bill at the counter! read more

Shizen Ya - TST sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This is hands down the best Sushi I have ever had ever. Period. It is easy to want to order more, and the bill can climb this way. But with excellent customer service and phenomenal food quality we were happy to clear up the tab! Thanks for making our trip so stellar! read more

This place is okay if you like sushi and aren't on a specific diet. The sushi rolls are only available with brown rice, and I was a bit disappointed. In any case the service is very good and so is the quality. read more

Love this place. So many vegetarian options. The best thing and must try is the Vegan Pudding. Delicious goodness. read more

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A friend and I who are both concern about the environment and nutrition wanted to give a try to Shizen Ya. This little restaurant claim that it is all organic brown rice, organic greens, no additives, MSG Free, some Gluten Free option and Vegetarian friendly. They offer Wild Sockeye Salmon, albacore tuna and quinoa sushi. I have to say, without knowing the quality of the ingredients, it was excellent. My friend and I loved it !! My favourite item was by far the Salmon Carpaccio ......OMG so good. The tofu steak was delicious too, with a Gluten Free teriyaki sauce. The green tea given was fresh and tasty, not like the cheap stuff that you usually get at some sushi place. The only flaw is the price as usual, but the quality and taste was there. I will definitely go back there. read more

Pay attention to me! We arrived during a shift change no tea top ups, no plate clearing and no bill without standing up and asking. The Sakura roll was lacking flavor. The green roll was tasty but overpriced for mostly greenery. Mango California roll was tasty. The brown rice is mushy. Was excited to come here because of gluten free, oceanwise and organic options. Unfortunately, service and flavour was lacking. read more

Super flavourful & healthy food with high quality, fresh ingredients! Love the vegetarian options, and good portions! You get your money's worth! read more

I came here 'cause it is one of the few places that I have come across that sells brown rice sushi. I had an avocado sushi and a veggie sushi, no mayo. The rolls were a little too loose packed, therefore, I had to use my fingers (yes I am one of those people). The avocado was nice and ripe. Service was fast and the prices were fair market value. read more

Food was good! Service was good. Very healthy option for vegans. Overall a good experience

What an amazing little sushi place! Not only it is cheap (26$ including tip for a total of 24 pieces), but the sushi were so fresh and delicious...we had the blossom roll, the dynamite roll and the salmon and avocado roll. All as good as the others! One thing that made them taste and fell different is that they're all made with brown rice. Added bonus: the service is great with super nice waitresses! Definitely a go to place when in the city!! read more

Shizen Ya - Blossom sushi roll! Looks so yummy - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Super healthy. Brown rice sushi rolls were okay. Fell apart. Lotus root was fantastic. Tempura yams excellent. Tempura broccoli, not so much. In fact, it was a little soggy. Burdock root tea gets a . The quinoa veggie cone was a little boring. read more

Shizen Ya - Quinoa vegetarian cone - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Very good food at a great price. I had the Chirashi Don. Perfect lunch. Fresh fish and healthy brown rice. Cute small little restaurant and decent service. read more

Super tasty! Came here for lunch last week after a recommendation - it's just down the road from my work. I was SO hungry and got a bit carried away with my order. I went for 4 salmon nigri, 6 yam rolls, 6 california rolls, 6 tuna maki, 6 salmon maki and a salad. The total was just over $20, including tip. I could have ordered half this amount as the portion sizes are generous and I swear the brown rice makes it so much more filling. So, about this brown or white rice sushi debate... I thought the brown rice added an interesting variation, although I do agree that it just doesn't keep it's shape as well as white sticky rice. Many of my rolls fell apart but it still tasted great, so not a problem for me. As for the place itself, I had a takeout, but it seemed really cosy and pleasant, the staff, lovely. I'll be here again soon! read more

Review Summary: Ambience: 4/5 Service: 3/5 Food: 5/5 This placed proved to me that all my doubts about brown-rice sushi were unfounded! My boyfriend and I ordered two lunch special combos (one beef and one chicken), a dynamite roll, and a spicy tuna roll. The portions were very reasonable and everything was surprisingly tasty. Our meal was served with complimentary genmaicha-- my favourite! The service was adequately friendly, and also fast (which I know because I was HUNGRY). We came here during the day so I was able to enjoy the light breeze and soft sunlight shining in through Shizen Ya's open doors. Its open, simple interior made me very comfortable despite the small space. The crucial thing that sets this place apart from all the other "healthy" restaurants I've been to is that it actually stays true to its mission. I didn't see it try to compensate with more oil/salt/MSG. Instead it made fresh, delicious food that left me with a full stomach, not a greasy one. Overall, very impressed! read more

Delicious! The positive reviews are all correct. It was awesome! We got the Sakura Blossom Roll, the Bomber Roll (1/2), the Dragon Magic Roll, and the Quinoa & Beans soup. Needed to add soy sauce to the soup. Wasn't the BEST soup I've ever had in my life, like another reviewer posted, but it was good. Only giving 4 stars because of how small it is. Waited ~30 mins for a table. It was ultimately worth it, but they'd get 5 stars from me if they had about 10 more tables. read more

Great place great food. Wild salmon sashimi is expensive. A strategy is to pick their rainbow rolls which have same wild salmon as one of the outside layer. You;ll get some idea of whether or not to have the sashimi or not. We also had beef udon, which has perfect soup and udon noodle. And their tofu avocado salad. Good. Oh the beer is very good. they made all sushi with skilfully treated brown rice. Good texture. With what they provide, the price is not expensive. read more

The sushi at this place is really high quality, fresh, and organic. The brown rice is a nice touch. Our favourite rolls are the Sakura Blossom Roll and Natural Bomber Roll. Our only complaint is that the serving sizes are fairly small for the price paid. read more

Key word: healthy! But also yummy. First time try maki rolls with organic rice, and it's delicious! read more

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Very tasty .. :) Small restaurant with nice staff! A lot of options for healthy, vegetarian, and allergic eaters. Not suitable for groups over 5. Be prepared to wait at least half an hour before sitting. Least favourite dishes: spinach curry, greens roll (dominant sprouts taste) Most favourite dish: vegetable pan fried miso yaki udon Other really good dishes: quinoa & beans soup, vegetable udon soup, and tempeh roll Mediocre dishes: tofu steak, overall sushi rolls (had better rolls in my life) Would definitely come back to eat here :) read more

Black sesame gomee, anything with salmon, gyoza awesome. ..tempura and udon were not the stats of the show for us. .. too subtle for us but quality was outstanding read more

Shizen Ya - Dessert - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia