Been awhile since we've been back to Sushi Bar Kilala. Great quality and still run by the same Japanese couple. Grabbed takeout on a busy Saturday evening. Made our own party tray; unatama ($7.25), negi saba shiso ($7.25), negitoro ($5.25), negihama ($5.25), umeshiso ($4.25), kanpyo ($4.00), dynamite ($6.25) and California ($5.25). Also ordered salmon sashimi ($21.75), saba battera ($15.50) and chicken udon ($11.50). Sushi was fresh and satisfying. Favourites were the negitoro and unatama. Saba roll/pressed sushi were also fantastic. read more

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I ordered the unatama roll, spicy chopped scallop roll, and ika and salmon nigiri. Great rice to filling ratio, rice was cooked perfectly (unlike another sushi joint down the street). I loved the unatama roll as it was very flavourful and had good texture. The spicy chopped scallop roll wasn't really spicy at all so I'd probably skip on that one next time. Great option for simple sushi options. read more

Sushi Bar Kilala - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Sushi Bar Kilala has a reputation for being a hidden gem in Burnaby. They are known for serving high quality, authentic sushi at affordable prices. There's not a lot of cooked food on the menu, and there are those who skip over the cooked food altogether as it's the nigiri sushi and sashimi that truly shine at this restaurant. I didn't actually try any of the fish on this visit as I opted to go vegetarian, but my friend was with me and she ordered several rolls with raw fish in them. The rolls were very impressive looking, not overly packed with rice and the fish was very fresh. For myself, I ordered one Avocado Nigiri, one Inari Nigiri and an Avonegi roll. The avocado filling was generous which I always like to see, and beautifully colored. There's nothing so frustrating as seeing avocado that has started to turn black and lose its beautiful green color. What really impressed me was the Avonegi roll. Before I became Pescatarian, for many years I used to love ordering Negitoro rolls when I went to Japanese restaurant. It's tuna belly with green onion. The Avonegi was an avocado roll with green onion. It may sound like a very simple roll, but I have never seen Avonegi roll offered anywhere else. I was elated to see this item on the menu and even more so to discover how much I enjoyed eating it. With the Avonegi roll, I really don't miss my negitoro roll anymore and now I wish that every Japanese restaurant would put an Avonegi roll on their menu! Service: Good Parking: Free parking at the back of the restaurant Location: 4749 Hastings St., Burnaby, BC read more

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Traditional Japanese style, my favourite. The charashi don was delightful, the cut of fish and the portions are on point, compared to fusion portions. The vegetable udon was beyond simple that it was actually delightful. One can taste the almost undetectable kombi broth and just salt. read more

Sushi Bar Kilala - Charashi Don. Must order.Traditional Japanese food at it's finest. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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This little Japanese mom and pop shop has been quite the sushi gem for quite some time in North Burnaby. With it's short opening hours it sure speaks volumes how well they are able to maintain regular customers with the quality of their sushi. Their sushi are more on the traditional side and absolutely fresh and delicious! We ordered Saba Battera + Scallop/ Hamachi / Uni Nigiri + Dynamite Roll + Nigitoro Roll + Kilala House Roll. It's very hard to pick a favourite but saba battera and uni nigiri definitely stood out and their house roll is enormous even with half order! read more

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Sushi Bar Kilala is quite far away from our house so since we were in the area, I had to stop by for a special take out dinner! We got their half house roll, negihama roll, assortment of nigiri and the deluxe chirashi don. The house roll was the weakest dish of the night because even though it was HUGE, it had a lot of trouble staying intact. The crabmeat was also without sauce so the flavours were a little bit bland but it surely tasted healthy and fresh! The negihama roll was much better, tightly rolled with a nice piece of hamachi in each and the pop of fresh negi. All of the nigiri were reasonably priced and very tasty. The Uni, chopped scallop and Toro were all stars with a balanced fish to rice ratio and fresh sashimi. The amabei was also very good and the tamago (which is what theyre known for) was outstanding. The deluxe cherish is definitely worth the price since it came with a large variety of fish including soft and flavourful tuna, salmon, hamachi, scallops, ika and others. The sushi rice on the bottom is well flavoured and the bowl itself was very large! Overall, I highly recommend Kilala for some authentic sushi. If it were closer to my house, I would be a frequent visitor! read more

I stumbled upon this place after getting cakes and pastries from Chez Christopher which was a few doors away. With the latest restriction it was take out only. No dine in. The menu was simple and I appreciated that. I never really like those fancy special rolls which seemed to be the highlight for many Japanese restaurants in the lower mainland. I prefer traditional Japanese food, things you get in Japan. This is Japanese mom and pop shop and I think it makes a difference. It is the subtle little things which show the attention to details. The take out box was the typical Japanese tray, none of those styrofoam or plastic containers. I had the house roll (half portion), negi saba shiso and unatama rolls. They were fresh and really good. The house roll was huge and had lots of crabmeat (no mayo to bind it) and stuff. It was a thin layer of rice which I preferred. I would definitely go back to try the nigiri next time. read more

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Small mom and pop shop that recently reopened dine in, enough to sit maybe 10 ppl. Sushi is fresh, flavourful and delicate and the wasabi tastes like the real deal. Not pictured are the toro + hokkaido hokkigai nigiri and negitoro roll which were absolutely mouth watering delicious. The chopped scallop roll had slightly too much mayo for my liking but still good. Service was quick and friendly. It's a bit of a drive from where I am, but it's always worth the trip-- of all the restaurants that survived Covid I'm most happy this one made it through! ‍‍ read more

Sushi Bar Kilala - Deluxe (above) and regular (below) do but I - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Late Lunch: Assorted Nigiri ($17.50) and Spicy Tuna Don ($16) Sushi Craving Day. This is one of my favorite authentic Japanese sushi restaurants. Everything is fresh and melt in your mouth. Unfortunately they don't have uni today because uni is out of season. They only do take-out now. Taste: read more

Sushi Bar Kilala - Assorted Nigiri ($17.50) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Amazing sushi for an amazing price in the Burnaby Heights neighbourhood. In particular, I am a big fan of their nigiri as the fish was quite fresh and melted right in my mouth. They are currently not having dine in so I would recommend calling in ahead of time to order as it was about an hour wait on a Thursday evening. Overall, would highly recommend! read more

Sushi Bar Kilala - Avocado roll, yam roll, negi saba shiso roll, ebi battera, ikura and scallop nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Sushi Bar Kilala is like a hole-in-the-wall restaurant that, in my opinion, is one of the Burnaby Heights neighborhood's best kept secrets; which may be for the best given the limited amount of seating. I've been fortunate to get a table immediately every time I've gone. Here's everything I love about this place: - it's run by a friendly, incredibly down-to-earth couple (the husband makes all the food, while the wife attends to guests. Instantly, you see how well they work together) - all the seafood is fresh and full of flavour (in other words, they're the star ingredients) - the food is prepared in traditional Japanese style; it's deceptively simple, which makes you appreciate it even more - the uni nigiri is to die for; so much so that it earned its own bullet point What I would change: - I'm a girl with a low spice/heat tolerance, so I usually steer clear of wasabi. At Sushi Bar Kilala, a little bit of wasabi is used to bind the rice to the seafood in various rolls and pieces of nigiri. So if you're like me, that's something to keep in mind when ordering. I'm trying to build up my spice/heat tolerance though, and I find now that this small dose of wasabi is manageable :) read more

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First, it's kinda hard to spot this place, since it's tucked away in a nondescript brick building, and the entrance is set back in a patio. This partly explains why it's a "hidden gem." This is a small, family-run sushi restaurant; only stopped for a small take-out order. Service was very fast and friendly. Premises are very clean. Sushi was great! Definitely, will go back soon for a dining-in experience and to sample more of the menu. read more

I finally got to try the sushi from Sushi Bar Kilala. It's a small little store run by an adorable Japanese couple, currently only offering takeout. I got their party tray 5 ($68) with the ikura substituted for unagi. Also got a salmon maki ($2.75) and ika nigiri ($2.50) cuz I had cravings . Everything was very fresh and a nice portion size. I really love that their uni has at least 2 pieces of roe on it the sushi rice is seasoned well and I love how their California rolls aren't overly saucey! It's rare nowadays that sushi restaurants just do simple sushi, cuz sometimes it's just what we want to have! Mind you, I love my saucy rolls and fusion Japanese food too! Not on any food delivery service and no website, best to call in advance the good ol'fashioned way to pre-order for pickup! read more

Sushi Bar Kilala - Party tray 5 ($68) with ikura subbed for unagi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Super fresh sushi and you can taste the quality. But some feedback for the owner while his daughter is apprenticing is making sure she cuts things right and checking. We recently ordered a large tray and order of hamachi and the pieces weren't cut through. It was terrible slicing. read more

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This is perhaps the best mom and pop sushi places in town. The food was delicious and the service is excellent. Although a lot of orders are takeout there is limited seating which we hope to take advantage of in a future visit. Thank you again for the yummy sushi! read more

Have ordered pick up 4-5 times in the past year. The service has been 5 stars from ordering to pick up. Very well organized and always ready when they say. The quality of the fish and rice is very good. This is the best sushi anywhere in the Heights along Hastings. We've tried them all many times over the past 10 years. Pick up sushi is always a meal for the four of us. We spend anywhere between $80-$120 each time. The quantity of sushi you get for the $$$ is questionable here. Still good, but not 5 stars. This is still our favourite sushi place in the neighborhood. read more

Sushi Bar Kilala has been on my list of Japanese mom and pop spots to try for ages. Seriously, this place is right up my alley. It's small, prices are fair and run by an older Japanese couple. It's close by to Chez Christophe. The inside is small with four seats at the sushi bar and 6 tables. Service is friendly, sweet and attentive. Love how they drop off a whole pot of green tea for the table. Note: they don't take reservations. The menu is split into combination, sushi (bowls, roll and pressed), hot food, nigiri and sashimi. They also have a whole page of party tray options. There were three specials available on their nigiri board. Trip #1 We dropped in on an early Wednesday evening (around 5:00pm) and were the first ones there. - Deluxe assorted sashimi ($29.75 for 15) - they gave us salmon, tuna, hamachi, tako, botan ebi and ika. Everything was fresh and good quality. Favourites were the hamachi, botan ebi and ika. - Saba battera ($11.50) - pickled mackerel pressed with sushi rice. Excellent and you get a touch of the tartness from the shiso leaf. - Chicken udon ($7.75) - a couple pieces of chicken and spinach. Simple but noodles had a good bite and broth was solid. - Umeshiso ($3.00) - Japanese plum and o-ba leaf. Don't see this too often so always order it. Love the tartness. - Negitoro ($3.95) - chopped tuna and green onion. Simple but well done. - Unatama ($5.00) - torched eel and egg omelette. Never seen this type of roll before. Everyone liked it. - Nigiri - we tried a couple of nigiri's including uni ($4.95), salmon ($2.00), tako ($2.75) and tamago ($1.80). Rarely order uni but this is their speciality. It was creamy, melt in your mouth and stuffed to the brim. Salmon and tako hit the spot but let's talk about the tamago. Man, oh man, this is always how I grade a Japanese spot and their tamago was money. Fantastic eggy texture, not overly sweet and creamy. - 2x Hokkaido hotate ($3.50 each) - this was on their specials board. Large scallop from Japan. Sweet and plump. Trip #2 We came on a late Saturday afternoon (around 2:00pm) and it was busier than we expected. - Beef udon ($7.75) - honestly, a good udon is hard to find in town. Like the broth, udon has a good bite and beef slices were good. Cheap too! - Negihama ($4.00) - yellowtail and green onion. Excellent. - Chopped scallop & tobiko ($4.75) - good chunks of scallop and fresh. Similar quality to what you get from Sushi by Yuji's version. - Negi saba shiso ($5.25) - pickled mackerel, green onion and o-ba leaf. Haven't seen this roll before. - Nigiri - we tried all of their specials; uni ($4.95), Haikkado hotate ($3.50) and anago ($3.00). Anago (torched sea eel) was fantastic; flaky, melt in your mouth. Really impressed. We also ordered toro ($3.00), saba ($2.50), beef tataki ($3.00) and tamago ($1.80). The toro is market price on the menu but reasonable. Not oily but good, buttery texture. Saba was solid; not too salty, almost as good as Makoto's. Beef tataki could have used a squeeze of acidity. Tamago still excellent. I'll be back for more traditional, quality sushi eats at SBK. Makes my top 5 sushi spots in the city. read more

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Decent sushi place in Burnaby Heights. Parking is available on the side streets, as well as Hastings. The place seems to be a (Japanese) mom and pop shop. The interior looks rather plain a bit dated. Guessing the owners have been here for a while. There is a large mirror against the back wall that makes the place look twice as big as it really is. Service is friendly. I tried several rolls. Good quality. Nice springy rice. Fish tasted great. Pricing isn't the cheapest in the area and I did leave slightly hungry, but for those who want the old school authentic experience and don't mind paying a few bucks more, this place is worth checking out. read more

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Ordered take out overall was good- the Saba was quite fishy so I saved some for the next day , u know good sushi rice when overnight in the fridge the nigiri rice stays strong n moist. Their Unagi is rly flavourful w/ no fishy flavor I recommend it. their tamago n mushrm rolls is the style I like My salmon in the salmon avo cone was bland, wouldn't go for it. The uni was pricier but it was an overflowing mouthful of delicacy, once in awhile as a treat I would get it. I almost couldn't find the place despite it right on hastings. Extra credit for the location Wher food choices lacks. read more

Sushi Bar Kilala - Saba battera, tamago roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Very basic layout. Food is great and not pricey. If you like sushi and sashimi, this is not a bad place to go. Not too many choices on hot items though. Service is good. read more

I didn't choose this place, a vendor took me out here, and ranted and raved about how good it was! Usually I'm let down, but this place was GOOD. Definitely not the best sushi I've ever had? But I would recommend this to anyone who was in the area and craving sushi. The house roll was a bit big for me (that's purely my taste and not a flaw) but otherwise tasty enough. The taco nigiri and tuna roll were quite good, but I found the tamago lacking a little. Overall though? I want to go back! read more

Sushi Bar Kilala - House Roll - Top left Bottom left to right Tamago, Taco, Tuna roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

A small mom and pop shop run by an old Japanese couples. They do a lot of take out orders and not a lot of table available. Sometimes if you go too late in for lunch, they might run out of sushi rice or go in at the wrong time they might be too busy with take out orders. My suggestion would be to call before you go. The place closes around 8 as well. The food is not bad. I absolutely love their tamago nigiri! It's something that I order every time I go. Their sushi rolls aren't that tightly wrap and they do fall apart. read more

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Decided to check out this sushi bar joint just because of all of the Vancouver IG food bloggers mentioned the generous portions of uni you get per piece as well as the Unagi Battera! We also order the Scallop nigiri, salmon tsashimi and the tobiko with Scallop. Salmon was nice and fresh to my surprise as I was expecting it to be the same quality as sushi garden. Uni nigiri lived up to the hype!! Seriously 3-4 pieces of uni per nigiri I was so impressed especially since other places would only give 1-2 pieces lol The unagi Battera was so delicious and they were thick cuts of unagi too! I wasn't a fan of the Scallop and tobiko as I don't like mayo but others may enjoy it My husband enjoy is Hokkaido Hotate Scallop which he enjoyed. Shop is very small and out dated but is run by a husband and wife. I would come back again read more

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Very delicious rice and fresh sushi. The fish portions are huge. Today the fresh shrimp and scallops were the best read more

Sushi Bar Kilala - Deluxe chirashi bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

If you're craving uni, you need to go here. Their uni nigiri is stuffed with it. A piece of uni lying on top of even more uni. I actually ordered the deluxe nigiri, which came with uni and added on an extra one because I knew how much I'd like it. My next favourites from this was the tamago and saba. Overall, I found the fish to be fresh. However for the rolls, I did find there to be a bit too much rice for my liking. I'd suggest getting here early because as we were eating, the restaurant was full. However, it is a small restaurant. I also noticed quite a few people doing takeout. With just two people, I can see it getting quite busy with all the orders. However, they were super sweet and I could tell they have quite a few regulars. If I lived closer, I would probably come more often. Overall, the prices are fair for what you get. Definitely give it a try if you're looking for no frills sushi. read more

I was first introduced to Sushi Bar Kilala through vancouverfoodie's Instagram page. FOUR layers of uni in an uni nigiri?! The Beatles made a song about that before, I think - All Uni(ed) is Love. Alas, my visit at Sushi Bar Kilala fell short of love. It started off with a bit of a wait since there were no tables available and the only people working were (what seems to be) an elderly Japanese couple who run the restaurant. The husband makes all the food, while the wife attends to all customers. Given this, I didn't mind the wait for our table or food as much; I truly admired the couple's work ethic and amiable nature. Our party of three ordered the Sashimi Salad ($6.95), Kilala Combo ($9.95), Kilala House Roll (full) ($13), Saba Battera (10.50), Chicken Udon ($7.00), and of course, two Uni Nigiris (seasonal: $4.75/each). The Sashimi Salad was fairly simple: mixed greens with a creamy dressing and two pieces each of incredibly fresh salmon, tuna tataki, hokkigai, and tako. I can't speak much to the Kilala Combo or the Chicken Udon as they were the mains for the rest of my party. However, for the Kilala Combo, I thought the California Roll could have been executed more cleanly. In terms of taste, it was only all right. On the topic of cleaner execution, the Kilala House Roll was quite the mouthful to eat and consequently difficult to pick up with chopsticks alone. It is overflowing with tasty ingredients like salmon, tuna, masago, artificial crab meat, avocado, and tamago on the inside, with a slice of smoked salmon on top. Once you take a bite, it will inevitably fall apart. Now, I usually avoid this by eating it in one bite, but the House Roll is not kidding around. It is the biggest kid on the block. Shout-out to the chef for making a delectably eggy and flavourful tamago, by the way. The Saba Battera, on the other hand, was so pristinely presented. Clean cuts of saba and rice, and clean flavours throughout that were only enhanced by the shiso leaf tucked away between the layers. Now, to go back to where it all started, the esteemed Uni Nigiri. The uni was melt-in-your-mouth creamy and left a pleasant, briny aftertaste. However, our pieces of uni weren't as uniform or as plentiful as the one that vancouverfoodie had. I would say that our nigiris had about two to three pieces of uni each, with the bottom layer unfortunately being broken up. My two cents? When you dine at Sushi Bar Kilala, you're paying a premium for the quality of the ingredients as opposed to the atmosphere (small, homely space with minimal seating) or the service (slow but friendly). Do give it a try though if you're looking for fresh, simple, and authentic Japanese food! read more

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I was recommended by a colleague to try - since it is so close to my workplace, so why not? Big surprised to this hidden gems in Burnaby Heights! Ordered a to-go over the phone and was ready in less than ten minutes. The nice old lady greeted me at the cashier. Finally not another non-authentic Japanese restaurant or those with nice/fancy interior design but lacking the expected food quality/experience. The restaurant is outdated but it feels so warm and welcoming by the Japanese couple. Okay to back to the salmon don I got - fresh and tasty. But more importantly - that WASABI was a bonus - it's not regular wasabi tubes. Will definitely recommend this place. To those of you who want fancy nice dining environment, sorry this is not a place to go. But if you just wanna reward your taste bud by authentic Japanese food, give this a try, won't disappoint you. Your stomach will thank you. read more

Sushi Bar Kilala - Salmon Don - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

When sushi is excellent, it is the rice which is the focus. The fresh fish is just the accompaniment. Small, unassuming shop. Currently take out only because covid. read more

The most remarkable family run sushi place in North Burnaby for sure, and potentially in all of greater Vancouver. The execution from the simple perfectly balanced miso soup (no overpowering saltiniess), to the staples such as the spicy tuna roll or dynamite roll, to the more deluxe pieces such as uni, are all done consistently and solidly. The tako (octopus) is boiled to perfection as well. Cannot speak highly enough of this place and hope to see them around for many more years to come read more

Ordered Kilala thick roll, deluxe assorted sashimi, unagi pressed sushi. The raw prawns didn't taste fresh. The tuna felt it was still frozen and wasn't thawed enough. read more

Fast friendly and tasty. Reasonable prices... what more could you ask. Mostly a take out as seating is limited and ambiance lacking but a solid option for food to go. read more

Hidden away in a nondescript building on Hastings is a gem of a Sushi spot. Our favorite item so far has to be their Uni Sushi. It is stuffed to the max with Uni, enough to be 2 servings at other restaurants. Their Toro and Hamachi was also very fresh and tasty. The only downside is the rice, it's harder than what we would prefer. Regardless, we will be back! read more

This is a hole in the wall that I would never have found unless I was walking. It's at the edge of Burnaby Heights across from the Happy Honda and beside Pizza Hut. So it's off the main drag. The sushi was very fresh and for the price very good. The couple that owns this restaurant are wonderful people and they had really good sushi combos from just under $6. Definitely in the top 3 best sushi spots in Burnaby Heights! read more

I grew up in north burnaby and this was my first time coming here! This was a hole in the wall find and I only came across it because I was googling sushi joints close by to eat with my friend on my day off work. Decided to check this place out after seeing pictures on Instagram of their uni nigiri. Came today on a Friday shortly after they opened (11:30) around 12:15. It's a very small shop - hole in a wall exactly and so we sat at the bar and was seated right away. Place seats about 6 tables so very small indeed. It's run by a very nice couple and there were no other servers working there, at least that was the case when we went. Ordered the Saba pressed sushi, uni nigiri of course, blue fin tuna nigiri, negihama roll and a chopped scallop roll shared by 2. Food took about 30 mins but I didn't mind, there's only 2 people working and glad to support a local business! The rolls came first and tasted fresh. The star of it all was the uni nigiri! Best uni I've had here in Vancouver and the owners verified that the uni is local. It was fresh and a very generous amount as well for just 4.95 a piece today (was on special). Would definitely recommend this place but do keep in mind and be patient when waiting for the food, there's only 2 people working! Definitely will be visiting again shortly! read more

Sushi Bar Kilala - Chopped scallop (inside out roll) and negihama maki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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This is a cute little sushi place close to where I live. I ordered the unagi roll and two pieces of tamago nigiri and my boyfriend ordered the california roll and dragon roll. And, of course, we ordered some salmon sashimi! Their sushi always taste good and their staff is always friendly. Tamago nigiri is my favourite little sushi, so I get it at every single sushi place I go to... theirs taste so unique. It's not your typical tamago- it's much lighter, less sweet (more natural), and larger! I love it! read more

Now my favorite sushi place in North Burnaby. The Saba is fantastic; Much more delicately pickled than the other places in the area a d delicious. The avocado rolls that my kids eat are much better than others as well, despite me not really even thinking that there'd be much difference to notice. Nice balance and perfectly ripe avocado. Their chicken teriyaki is really well done as well, with a nice consistency to the sauce and good texture. It's not fancy but much better executed than many others. Lastly, they offer takeout in recyclable plastic trays unlike many other places nearby that use multiple styrofoam boxes. This makes me feel way less guilty when I toss the tray in the blue box. It's a little more expensive than Uomo or Giwa down the street, but it's a noticeably better product. 7 rolls and 5 pcs of nigiri came out to $32. The owners are a really nice older couple so I'm happy to give them my business. read more

-Authentic Japanese run shop, popular for takeout - Pay at front, they do not bring bill to you - Visa, debt, cash - Not licensed for alcohol or fried foods - The salads were huge and fresh, I would order this again and again read more

Although this place is a no frills sushi bar, it very much does remind me of a traditional sushi restaurant you'd find in Japan. Partly due to the atmosphere and partly due to the menu. Seems to be Japanese run so you won't find too many fancy specialty rolls. Mainly the basics but good quality fish. It's a bit out of the way located on a spot on Hastings that doesn't get as much traffic as some other parts of the Heights, but know that you're getting an authentic Japanese meal. read more

I practice at Moksha Yoga Burnaby and sometimes after class I come down here for a snack or even to grab lunch or dinner. This sushi bar is a really cute, small family owned business. I've been coming here for nearly four years and always have been satisfied by their service. Every time I come in I'm greeted warmly by the cute husband and wife couple who owns this little restaurant. I place my order in and they work together quickly and efficiently, even if the place is busy. Food always comes out fast. They have the best avocado rolls here, better than Take Sushi which is just 2 blocks down the road. I prefer this place because its always nice and peaceful here, never overly crowded with a great homely vibe. They also have great yummy rice bowls too. Their prices are affordable for the great quality of their food, ingredients always taste fresh, and it is within walking distance of the 95 SFU/BURRARD bus or the 129. Overall this local Burnaby Heights restaurant is by far better than most sushi chain bars and would definitely recommend bringing a sushi lover friend here for a nice pleasant lunch. read more

My brother introduced me to Kilala and I was a little hesitant at first. Having glanced over their menu, I noticed their food choices were limited (in contrast to other sushi restaurants). That being said, Kilala is one of the few traditional sushi bars left in town. My criteria for traditional is simple: a) Japanese owned and operated. b) Sticking to the original styles of nigiri sushi as opposed to fusion. In many places, we notice more and more Japanese fusion-inspired rolls. Nothing wrong with that, however, if fusion is what you're looking for, Kilala won't be your cup of tea. Quality sushi, decently priced and large proportions are the three prominent attributes I can bestow upon Kilala. I would highly recommend a visit! read more