As summer winds down, I was tempted to go out and have a decently more pricey meal than normal. The consensus between me and my friend was to go for some pricier sushi. I ended up picking Shizen Ya after looking at some photos and boy am I happy I made this pick. It's a smaller establishment but it was really nice and friendly. Everything about the restaurant felt comfortable and welcoming. Loved how the tables and walls matched to give that feeling of comfort and exoticism. The staff were extremely pleasant to deal with as well. Couldn't ask for anymore in a sitting. We ordered the Sakura Blossom Roll, the Natural Bomber Roll, Dynamite Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, Gyoza, and Party Sokeye Salmon Sashimi. When we got the food, the very first noticeable thing was that the portions for everything was a bit smaller than normal. As well, it was cool that Shizen Ya focuses on using brown rice for their rolls. It tasted a bit awkward cause I'm not used to having brown rice and it felt a bit overpowering at times. And that's where the only and minor negatives end. The salmon sashimi was really really good. It was a lot smaller and thinner than other restaurants would serve but there was a lot more taste to it then you would find at other places. The gyoza was literally the best gyoza we had ever had and it's no exaggeration. When you order gyoza at other places, it's always fine and you sort of wonder if it was just something prepackaged and frozen. Not a chance here, we could definitely tell it was made in restaurant and it had a lot more flavours than one would be used to. After we had left, we both agreed that we could literally come back and just eat gyoza all night from Shizen Ya. All of the rolls were pretty awesome. We were quite happy with the spicy tuna and dynamite rolls. I really liked the dynamite rolls too cause you could taste the shrimp and not be bothered by the other components like at other restaurants. I really liked the Natural Bomber roll. I really enjoyed the mix of crab, shrimp tempura, and avocado, plus the special sauce they used was really good too. The sauce really brought the whole roll together and I really wanted to order another one. The Sakura Blossom roll was pretty great too. Tons of sushi mainstays in one roll with crab meat, tuna, avocado, and salmon. Maybe it had too many things and I couldn't appreciate all the individual characteristics but that seems like a small complaint. Overall, I had a really great time at Shizen Ya. It definitely exceeded my expectations when I chose a slightly fancier sushi place. Would definitely recommend checking it out and having a nice dinner here. The gyoza again was probably the best gyoza I'll ever have. Whatever minor quibbles I have are overmatched by how good the food and service was here. read more

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Came here for sushi for lunch. Small little place and we were seated at a table for two. The service was ok and we ordered several rolls that we shared. My only pet peeve about the sushi rolls is that they weren't served ice cold. To me if you get them cold they taste better. Also I have a fear of getting sick on food that was not handled properly. The bottled seltzer I took with me to go. Would I come back to this restaurant probably not. Too many great restaurants in the Downtown Vancouver area to chose from. Prefer a place I found I found across from Canada Place. Albeit more expensive but this is ultimately you truly do get what you pay for. read more

Shizen Ya - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Shizen Ya is a great option for healthy eaters. You would think it doesn't get healthier than sushi as an option but Shizen ya steps up their game by offering brown rice and wild salmon as their step above options. Their service is quick and friendly even though the place is practically always packed. My favourite is the chicken gyozas and the tuna tataki. The sauces for both are delicious and the quality of ingredients is fresh and noticeably carefully procured. The sakura blossom roll offers variety of salmon, crab and tuna. If you're looking for a cooked option they offer a yummy chicken teriyaki roll. And nothing is better than their chicken udon noodle soup on a cold winters day or even if you're feeling a bit under the weather. It's an extremely hearty soup with juicy oyster mushrooms that have soaked up all the broth...yum! Shizen ya is rated one of the top sushi restaurants in Vancouver and when it's comes to a well rounded healthy meal you're looking for then; they definitely deserve this high rating! read more

Favorite spot for healthy sushi in Vancouver. I love that they use only organic ingredients, wild ocean wise fish and brown rice. I always leave feeling so healthy. Some of my favorite dishes: the natural bomber roll, the salmon carpaccio, the pan seared chicken gyozas (must try!), and the beef udon soup. Arguable the healthiest sushi in town. 10/10 recommend read more

We had the lunch combo which was just enough. I had beef udon .. very flavorful and my friend had the chicken udon. A variety of sushi and salad delicious. Will definitely return. Also the manager surprised us with dessert! read more

My family and I had delicious sushi, tempura and noodles during our visit to Vancouver. The restaurant made our food in a prompt manner and the staff was very very nice. read more

I paid 105 incl. tip for 2. I thought it was a touch on the expensive side. Everything was pretty good and felt healthy. I'd eat any of the things I had, again. Sashimi was awesome. 2 very notable things: The sweet miso in the miso soup was great. I hadn't come across a Japanese restaurant in Vancouver that used this kind of sweet miso for their miso soup yet. Their wasabi was not horse radish from a tube. It's so much better and I can't say enough what a big difference it makes. read more

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Sushi in Vancouver. I stopped in here for a late lunch and was still in time to be able to enjoy their lunch menu and the lunch specials. I opted for what was kinda close to a chirashi with a half dozen (thin) slices of sashimi topping a pile of white rice in a bowl. It was good, and a decent size for a lunch portion, but still left me a bit hungry. Though maybe that's all the walking that I've been doing here in Vancouver. Great service and a nice, quiet little restaurant. Yum! read more

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Birthday dinner while in Vancouver! I had the best brown rice sushi roll ever. I've had a lot of sushi but something about their organic brown rice here is amazing. It's vegetarian menu was awesome. They are environmentally friendly, they use organic brown rice and fresh seafood. I went with their natural bomber roll tiger prawn in whole wheat tempura, crab, cucumber, spring mix, organic brown sushi rice, mango on top. Delicious! I inhaled that roll before the waitress could even come back to ask if it was good. He got their triple attack don bowl wild sockeye salmon, albacore tuna and spinach, organic brown sushi rice. I really enjoyed this spot, I was tempered to order another roll but were on the hunt for dessert afterwards. Great spot I highly recommend for vegetarians looking for something good to eat that is also environmentally friendly. read more

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Shizen Ya is a very good , small and unassuming Sushi restaurant right in downtown Vancouver. The food is very fresh, the service was great and the staff was very nice. We were in Vancouver for a week and ate here twice. I would highly recommend it! read more

If you value health as I do, then Shizen Ya is for you! They serve fresh and organic sushi. Everything is served in brown nice. Fantastic! Shizen Ya is not your typical sushi joint! It is catered to vegetarians/vegans. Everything is also portioned perfectly so if you're trying not to undereat or overeat, then I suggest #7, the Vegetarian Bowl Combo. You can substitute the rolls to veggie rolls but can only sub for avocado roll or cucumber roll. The salad that came with the combo had a lot of flavour in it! I would say that the bowl is a perfect size for people who are conscious about how much they put in, yet have adequate size for a healthy meal. The mushrooms were largely cut and also had a lot of flavour in them. The soup was balanced. The Vegan Pumpkin Pudding tasted more like squash to me. It was too small for its price but I think tasted excellent. I'm really glad I got to try this out!! Our server was lovely and tried to help us out as much as she can. She also noticed that I accidentally poured some soy sauce on the table so when she saw that during serving our food, she said she'd come back and clean up for me. It was my oopsie. She came back a second after and cleaned the mess I made. Modern decor, excellence in customer service and clean washrooms. 100% MSG free. Made for me. Thank You, Shizen Ya! That was a 5/5 experience. I'll come back again! read more

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Family friendly, they cut my daughters roll I'm hals because it was too big to eat whole. Super nice people, great fish, fair prices and fast service. Stop by if in the area read more

What a great find. Excellent dining experience. It cost them a star because the wine and beverage list was very sparse and limited. Started with a fabulous Miso soup and a five piece Sashimi. Fresh, tasty and melted in your mouth. Next we shared a Chicken Gyoza, Dragon Magic Roll and a Natural Bomber Roll. All were stunning and we enjoyed each and every bite. They use organic brown rice for the rolls, which was perfect. Absolutely loved this restaurant and would certainly come here again Small space with a capacity of a tight 42 seats. read more

Shizen Ya - Dragon Magic Roll & a Natural Bomber Roll - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

A small dining area with great service and a good selection of Japanese dishes. We enjoyed the brown rice sushi, tempura and gyoza. Just passing through Vancouver but I would eat here on a regular basis otherwise. read more

I was excited to try Shizen Ya because they have a wide variety of food I can actually eat (gf, veggie)! Unfortunately, I found the food quite bland and disappointing. What am I missing? The reviews are so positive and the dishes are beautiful! I am willing to give it another go, but I am looking for more flavour! IMO I shouldn't have to add a bunch of sauce to my food to enjoy it.:( read more

Love the sushi Organic Vegan Fresh Earthy My favorite Best thing in Vancouver Can eat it everyday for life read more

My friend and I were looking for a quick and affordable place for sushi and settled on Shizen Ya for lunch. I actually didn't know that it only offered brown rice sushi. I actually love brown rice but haven't found anywhere that used it in sushi well enough for me to make the switch. While Shizen Ya does the best I've had it, it still isn't as good ol' white rice - but I really enjoyed everything we had for a healthier heartier alternative. The best part of it was that the rice was seasoned well and appropriately to accommodate for the difference in brown rice's texture and taste. The craziest part about Shizen Ya is the prices. The simple rolls are so cheap at $3-5. And if you factor in the favorable USD to CAD, you can feast for cheap. We were starving so my friend got a Triple Attack Don and I got a Chirashi Don. Both were great portions and had delicious fish and seasoned rice to fill us up. This is definitely a place I'd come every week if I lived or worked in the area. read more

Whether you are on a health kick or simply love good food, this place has you covered. It's fast, fresh (a good 12 out of 10 for the freshness) and delicious! Japanese sushi restaurant with an amazing healthy twist. You are not a big fan of white rice, they also offer organic brown rice or quinoa for your sushi rolls! Lots of organic, vegan options as well. read more

Shizen Ya - Ocean quartet salad! Loaded with sea food and veggies! A must really!!! - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Visited this sushi restaurant for lunch while in Vancouver on a leisure trip! And I want to say, every piece of sushi and sashimi that touched my lips were game changing. They utilize a lot of organic products and their dishes are very health focused while still remaining delicious. It's hard to nail those two combinations down successfully; however the sushi chefs at Shezin Ya have found that nice silver lining between the two and I'm all here for it! Being my first visit to Vancouver, first sushi spot to try in the BC mainlands, I was amazed. Tried the spicy dynamite roll, Californian roll, spicy tuna, spicy salmon & assorted sashimi combo serves w/ seaweed and kale salad during this visit. Do visit this spot whenever they're opened for business; the staff is absolutely amazing and understanding. Serene and courteous characters, their service complimented the dining experience at this location! read more

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Very cheap and unique sushi with their 2.95 for 6 pieces of salmon or tuna sushi I mean c'monnnnn!!! I got the salmon rose sushi which looks pretty but wasn't THE best I've had. The salmon and sushi rolls though were a steal for sure. I do like that they put brown rice because it's a healthier alternative but it definitely isn't the same flavour as usual sushi! read more

Shizen Ya - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Got the munchies and ended up here. Restaurant is quite narrow, but they managed to somehow squeeze some tables into here. With that said, we took the biggest table, which had a whopping 4 seats. Service was quick, and very friendly. There's something about Japanese staff in general. The food came quickly, and so did the bill (we asked for it). Mango California roll - fresh mango. Blossom roll - basically a California roll with raw salmon on top. Tasty, but not $12 tasty. Salmon Carpaccio - also delicious, but as you are chewing on it, you can hear the sound of your hard-earned cash vapourizing into thin air. And by air I really mean their cash register. The quality was decent, but boy was it expensive. $10+ for a roll is pretty insane. As you can guess, my friends and I left hungry. If you like dropping a ton of coinage for quality sushi, this is not a bad place. But the perceived lack of value in my books prevents me from personally coming back. read more

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Food: 4 stars Price: 3 stars Ambiance: 2 stars Service: 3 stars Overall: 3 stars Food: I came here with my sis-in-law, and we ordered two chirashi, assorted tempura, and a spinach gomaae. Spinach gomaae was a joke.. It's very very small.. It's really not an appetizer, but rather a "side dish" kind of serving. The chirashi is fresh with 5 pieces of raw fish, shrimp, and two pieces of crab meat (with some veggie like cucumber and seaweed). The rice is brown rice, so it's pretty healthy. The serving, however, is pretty small. The bowl is actually really small. I think the triple attack brown rice bowl is a better deal since it's a few bucks cheaper but the contents are not that much different (if you are only after raw meat, that is). The assorted tempura contains 4 pieces of shrimp, 3 pieces of broccoli, 2 pieces of yam, and 2 pieces of salmon. The tempura was hard to mess up with, but I'd say salmon tempura? Not my thing.. It was really dry. Price: The two chirashi were $14 each, and the assorted tempura was 15, spinach gomaae was $3. I think they raised their price, so the price online isn't current anymore though. The total bill came out to be 50-60ish. Ambiance: The restaurant is small, but they have a bench for people to wait. There were three rows of tables, but not many big tables. It was hard to walk in the restaurant, and it has mediocre decoration. We waited 10-15 min to get a seat at 6:30 pm on Monday. Service: There were three waitresses, but the service was just okay. They seem to be really busy, so they don't refill your tea as much as you'd like. It was also hard to get their attention because they were busy. Overall: It's a nice and small restaurant to get some "healthy" sushi since that's what they are after.. "organic" brown rice.. I think once in a while is fine, but it's not a type of restaurant that you can relax and talk with your friend because the place is tiny and it's hard to walk around in the restaurant. Food, however, is fresh. read more

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This place is so underrated! We decided to try this place out for a late lunch because it was near our Airbnb. It was as almost empty but clean and bright. Our waitress immediately greeted us with roasted green tea. My friend and I couldn't believe the prices. A roll was around $3.50 CAD and the fish was super fresh and flavorful. Brown rice is used in all their sushi which we weren't thrilled about but it was a perfect pairing to the fish and was seasoned beautifully. The staff is friendly and very attentive. When we walked by the restaurant later that night it was packed so maybe we got lucky going to lunch. One note: skip the spinach veggie curry. read more

Shizen Ya - Local sake for the win - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I would say this place would be a 4 star if you are very health conscious and really love brown rice. Everything is brown rice this and that here. So we ordered 2 sushi rolls and sashimi don and gyoza. The gyoza was with chicken, which I prefer pork more. But they don't have pork. The rolls are interesting for $12 each for the quality. Well guess its because its with brown rice and that is why this place is popular. I am not a big fan of brown rice. Their sushi is definitely very unique. The bill came out to be $50. I think I would go somewhere else. This is not the typical sushi joint. They even have quinoa if you like healthy. Decor was ok. Place is super small. It is very busy here. So you might have to wait for a table if you come past 6. I gave it 3 stars because I like it with white rice but that is just me. read more

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5 star, Yum! Delicious and healthy Japanese Restaurant! Everything is organic and even sushi is served with brown rice. I didn't think I would like brown rice with sushi, but it was quite good! As a Chinese American, I grew up eating white rice almost every day. They have such a large selections for vegetarians which was nice, although I'm not it's nice to have all the other options. We ordered ocean salad $13.95, this was my favorite dish, it was flavorful! I could eat this every day! Party salmon sashimi $19.95, was basically 8 or 9 piece of salmon, taste fresh. Tuna tataki sashimi $13.95 wasn't as good as we expected, my husband thought he ordered the beef tataki, so when it arrives he was thinking why isn't it red and slices Hahha. Dynamite roll was a basic $4.95 deep fry shrimp roll, but still good! And great price! Sakura blossom roll $14.95 was mediocre, chicken gyoza $6.95 was a little crunchy and good! I didn't expect that, it was crunchy due to the piece of carrot they put inside. Lastly, we also had a yakiudon $10.95, stir fry veggies udon, the kids ate the whole plate, portion wasn't that big. Total was $90 before tips, for family of 4. We'll be back next time we are around the area. read more

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So good! I was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. I've lived around the corner for 7 years and never have eaten here. I've been missing out. It's delicious! Great for Vegan/Vegetarian/Pescatarian and Gluten Free! It hits all of our family needs. I can't believe this gem has been right in front of me for so many years! I'll definitely be ordering again soon! read more

I had a short layover in Vancouver and am so glad I found this place for lunch. My friend and I went on Tuesday around 1pm, and we were seated immediately and given green tea to drink. The staff was friendly and attentive to taking our orders quickly and refilling our drinks and ginger and wasabi sides. I ordered the T.S.T. sashimi 13 pieces for $24.95. The sushi was fresh and absolutely delicious; consisting of wild sockeye salmon (5pcs), albacore tuna (5pcs), and toro (3pcs). This place has various options that are gluten free and vegetarian and vegan friendly. Their rice rolls and rice bowls use only organic brown rice- Shizen Ya is the first Japanese restaurant in North America that carries only brown rice! I would come here again if I was in Vancouver! read more

Shizen Ya - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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This is the best mid-range sushi in Vancouver. I eat there once a week and love it. Please never move or close!

Brown rice sushi with organic ingredients! We visited Shizen Ya when we visited Vancouver 5 years ago and it still tasted delicious! We came in to order take out at 11:30 when they opened and waited about 15 minutes for our sushi to be made. We ordered the blossom roll, tuna roll, salmon roll, dynamite roll and assorted sashimi. Everything was fresh, good portion sizes, and tasted delicious. Very affordable too. read more

I really enjoyed eating here!! It was busy but we got seated right away for dinner for 2. Had an all vegan sushi dinner. Pretty impressed with the taste of the veggie miso soup. My favourite was the Geisha Girls Roll. Highly recommend. We ordered the Dinner Combo for Vegan in addition to the geisha girls and the shzienya greens roll. Next time I would just order 2 geisha girls instead of the greens roll. read more

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This place is really healthy. If you have any vegetarian friends I suggest you go here. This place seems to be to be Japanese owned. Their price of their rolls are actually decent, and they also come in brown rice. I am giving this place a 3.5 star rating. Customer service: When my friends and I entered, we were seated right away! The staff was really nice and always smiling. They took our orders right away and food came fast. A +1 for me would be seeing if the servers would refill drinks (tea/water) which they did!! Ambience: Definitely gives you a nature vibe Menu: I'm more of a visual person so I wish there were more pictures. But there was lots of writing. It was kind of hard to read the menu comfortable because of how it was put together. But it's not that big of a deal. Food: My friends and I ordered 2 california rolls, 2 spicy salmon rolls (they were actually big, usually salmon rolls are maki sized), dynamite roll, and gyoza. The salmon they use was really good!! I personally got tired of eating dynamite rolls, but the one here made me like it again. The shrimp in the dynamite was crunchy, which was yummy. The gyoza was so yummy, definitely ordering those again next time. i honestly feel like these rolls don't need soy sauce!! But I mean, if you want soy sauce I would go sooo very light on the sauce. I really love how this place is healthy, but personally the brown rice with sushi for me was a different flavour. I wasn't sure if they gave a white rice option but that would be nice if they did. I grew up eating sushi with white rice, hence why it felt off to me. If I were to order the sashimi and other things without brown rice I would definitely give this place a 4 star rating. This place is awesome don't get me wrong!! Just personally I prefer the taste of white rice! But I know my mom would love this place. I'm definitely coming back here to try different dishes, maybe it'll be a 4 star for me next time :) read more

Shizen Ya - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Really tasty and reasonably price sushi. Don't let the brown rice scare you. I don't know what they do to it, but it is soooooooo delicious!!! Service was great and we enjoyed our meal thoroughly. Gluten free options are clearly marked on the menu. read more

My bestfriend and I arrived and every table was full and the vibe was real nice. The staff were noticeably efficient and pleasently friendly and happy. After a few moments a table came available. We had been welcomed with offerings of beverages and menus. Our tea was served in moments. Our order came timely even thought the place was packed. It felt like the seats were harmonly evolving customers. The food we ordered was amazing especially the veggie sushi roll, unforgettable. I definitely plan to go there next time I visit Vancouver. read more

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We live a block from here, its close, prices are fair and the customer service has always been polite. I have ate here once dine in - the rest of the times have been take out. Normally, I find the food to be nice, slightly bland but not greasy at all. I have had one bad experience where the beef I ordered was super fatty and over sauced. This turned me off of the place for awhile, or I just ordered chicken. Yesterday BF was starving and had to be at work very shortly. We called in our order for pick up. Told us it would be ready in 10m. I go down at the exact time. Wait in line behind some lady who seems to be having issues with something... either on deciding what to order, or how to pay- who knows, but now its been 15 min. Finally I go up to pay, and instead of getting a bag of food to go, I stand there like an idiot. No body tells me what is going on, so I sit and wait, For at least another 5 or 7 mins. By the time I had the food it had been 25 m since we placed the order by phone. So much for 10 minutes! I ordered the beef teriyaki combo: Sukiyaki beef with organic vegetable teriyaki sauce, brown rice, spinach gomaae, and organic salad. The spinach gomaae, was OK, a bit soggy and i did have to drain off excess dressing as usual.Could of had more flavor ( salt or soy sauce was lacking indeed) The organic salad was nothing to write home about ( Yawn) Rice was yummy, Beef had potential, but was way fatty/over marbled. We had asked for lite sauce, and they just put the entire sauce on the side, which was nice, but again it made the beef supper bland- almost like sucking on a damp paper towel. Lucky for Vaughn, His Dynamite roll was yummy, and he ate most of his soup. He had no complaints, but was hungry again in less then an hour! read more

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Fresh fish with a focus on healthy eats If you're looking for a meal of good quality seafood that doesn't leave you feeling heavy, Shizen Ya has got you. Emphasis here is on ingredients - fish is fresh and sustainable (OceanWise!) - and less on heavy flavours (not much salt/seasoning). Rolls are made with brown rice, which pleasantly complements the lighter flavours. Liked: ocean salad - essentially chirashi with salad, sakura roll, agedashi tofu (quite flavorful and not too heavily fried) Mediocre: nigitori roll, dynamite roll - neither has much flavour Interior has a bit of a nice cafe vibe. Overall, if I'm in the mood for some light sushi while feeling good about myself, might come back to Shizen Ya! read more

This place is a little expensive but they are trying to shoot for healthy Japanese fusion angle. This place is packed and targeting the millennials. I'm not a big fan for sushi brown rice. But there is good value and quality. I had the gyozas and chirashi. They were good, just not great. You get what you pay for. read more

Healthy sushi? Never thought I'd be reviewing a spot that offered cuisine like Shizen Ya, but by golly, it was good! Normally brown rice rolls aren't my favorite, but Shizen Ya cooks theirs to a perfect sushi rice consistency. It wasn't terribly different from white rice, plus it's good for your body. Also delicious? Sashimi! Fresh, flavorful, and low guilt eating as well. Even the tempura doesn't feel like it's adding to your caloric intake, since it's whole wheat. Shizen would do very, very well in other health-conscious places in the US like SF, Denver, LA... have y'all considered franchising??? read more

Shizen Ya - Sashimi platter with tuna and salmon - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Since visiting Vancouver, I'm still fantasizing about their sushi and how fresh it is! Before heading back to Seattle, we went here for lunch and my gosh, every roll we had was fresh, delicious healthy, clean and just AMAZING all around!!! I love that they offer only brown rice and try to use as much organic and local seafood as possible. Their menu is limited and it's only rightly so because this is their way to ensure freshness and quality of each roll/dish. Think of it like a diner. If their menu is a booklet then that tells you, most of their food are frozen. Either case, if I can come back here in a heart beat, I totally would. I missed their real crab California rolls and their wild salmon sashimi. Every dish I had, just melted like sea butter in my mouth!!! read more

Found this restaurant through Yelp when we were deciding on a place for lunch. The restaurant is pretty small, and the entrance is right next to another Japanese sushi restaurant, so make sure you enter the right door! :) On first impression, the menu looked like they offered a "way too healthy" selection of food, with all their brown rice, organic greens, no msg, gluten free and vegetarian options. I ordered the ocean quartet salad with organic miso dressing ($10.95). I must say, they are VERY generous with their serving. Mixed greens was fresh and delightful, but the seafood toppings were definitely the highlight. Both the sockeye salmon and albacore tuna sashimi were thickly sliced and generously portioned. The spot prawn and crab were both super fresh. It actually made me feel healthy (and good, of course) eating this! My boyfriend had their sushi and udon lunch combo ($9.45). He was a little disappointed that they didnt serve tempura udon (they served chicken/ beef/ vegetable udon and tempura as a separate ala carte item though). They also served dynamite and wild salmon roll, both with brown rice. It was our first time trying brown rice sushi, and it was definitely a pleasant surprise that the fragrance of the brown rice went very well with the sweet salmon. Recommended :) read more

Shizen Ya - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Lunch with my Japanese partner. Comprehensive, almost daunting menu. Fresh, organic vegetables. Seemed like the staff present during our visit were mostly from Japan. DESSERT: 5.0. Vegan Pumpkin Pudding "Shiawase". Addition of pumpkin to traditional Japanese pudding. Smooth, refreshing, and not-too-sweet. FOOD: 4.0. - 4.0: Chicken Gyoza. Perfectly done. - 4.0: Ocean Quartet Sashimi salad: The dressing tasted like Japan. - 3.5: Organic Tofu Steak lunch combo. Very good, but a bit plain. BEER: 4.0. Scandal organic lager beer: refreshing. Didn't have time to test the claim that (despite the alcohol content) it would not produce a hangover. SERVICE: 4.5. Prompt and friendly. AMBIANCE: 4.0. Felt like Japan. Medium-volume modern music similar to "Thievery Corporation". Fan was a little loud when on, but very bearable. read more

Shizen Ya - Interior view facing out, as seen from innermost table. - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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