SO GOOD! I wanted to try this place after seeing all the hype on yelp and I'm so glad I did. Came around 6:00 and waited ten minutes for a table. I read on here that they don't take reservations so I didn't bother calling but as we were waiting they were taking a bunch of reservations for the following day. All the nigiri and sashimi we ordered tasted amazing. The otoro was so buttery and soft! There's only one chef but the food came out relatively fast and I really enjoyed all the pretty table wear. Service was good too. It's pricey though but you get what you pay for. One of my new favourite Japanese restaurants in Vancouver. read more

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This new gem #sushibar is recommended to me by a fellow foodie. It sure not disappoint. Many freshly imported Japanese fishes are served in this #edomaesushi joint. I #sayorisushi #engawa #uniikuradon #suzukisushi #tamago Interesting fact/ - chef owner is Korean but speaks Japanese - they serve true edomae style sushi - meaning warmer rice and sushi has sweet soy already brushed on (no dip required) - free dessert of the day was homemade brownie served with yogurt cream read more

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Hidden treasure, my new favourite family run, excellent quality, friendly and helpful staff. We will be back... read more

Sushi Jin - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Just experienced the BEST sushi since Hawaii over 20 years ago. This place gets it! Once in a while you find a place that exceeds it all but isn't discovered. Frankly if I were to recommend one restaurant in the world this place wins hands down! Arrived at 7:15 pm. Actually a very small location, I think I counted 12 tables with no bar. One chef, helper and 2 waitresses. Service was spectacular. The fish was fresh. Wasabi was fresh graded each time. Soy sauce was exquisite. Delicate and lightly salty in taste. Each piece of Nigiri was artistically designed. See pictures below, some have hashtags, a few have star design and others had layered pieces into one Nigiri. The chef constantly changed serving when I ordered multiple times. Spectacular! Recommend? Hurry before it's discovered! Well done! read more

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Traveling to Vancouver. Wanted good sushi. Look no further. As someone who loves sushi, this was amazing. Order the #1. Get 12 different chef pick nigiri. It's the right thing to do. Fresh. Preparation is 10/10. Price is amazing. Well worth it. read more

Sushi Jin - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The fish was superb but the I'm not sure it was worth $300 a person. Every piece was seasoned with soy sauce and wasabi, very little creativity involved and almost every dish was just a single piece of nigiri. For the dessert, he took out a huge tub of ice cream that had definitely been around awhile and sandwiched it between two store-bought wafers. The ambiance is also very simple with 6 of us at the bar with a plastic screen between groups. read more

If you're willing to pay a bit more you'll find out the extra cost is worth it! My gf and I love Sushi Jin! First off it's close to where we live. A 10 minute walk get you from our door to the restaurant door! Not bad considering the bother of driving and the expense of parking downtown. I've been to lots of high end sushi places in Van City... but I have to say Sushi Jin is my new favourite! We discovered this gem maybe a month ago but we've been here twice already! Quite simply it's the freshest and best sushi you can find in town period! That's a bold statement, but I challenge you to try it! I'm confident you won't be disappointed! The restaurant itself is very small and intimate. It only seats 20 guests. Yes I counted! It's a quiet place. A place where the music can be heard in the background...Not the foreground! It's a restaurant that promotes the lost art of conversation! We went to Sushi Jin like a month ago for the first time. We went there last night and we talked to the owner (the sushi chef). I was so impressed that he remembered us, and he noted where we sat the first time we came to his restaurant. The rice they use to make their sushi is quite unique. At first I thought it was brown rice but it's white rice mixed with red vinegar. Really nice and tasty. Everything is great there but I recommend the King Salmon... It's the wagyu of salmon... the best salmon... really soft and tasty... The Unagi and rice dish is really good too! I suggest sharing unagi is pretty rich and there is a lot of unagi in this dish... too much for 1 person to eat. Finally, I suggest the tamago... It's so smooth with a touch of sweet you'd think its dessert! Alright check out my pics and make it a point to treat yourself and try out Sushi Jin! read more

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The nigiri is awesome, very authentic Japan sushi, feels like in Japan. I love it! Really recommend to the sushi favors, they are fresh and yummy read more

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Went for dinner with a friend who came back to Vancouver for holiday. The best thing was the white prawn on the daily menu, it was so fresh and sweet. Service was good, the server came by several times to check on us. The chef served us complimentary dish which was king crab leg. Con. 1. we ordered about 10 pieces nigiri, fish were really fresh. But every piece of them fall apart, rice just not sticky enough I guess. 2. Dishes came too fast at the beginning, we got about 3/4 dishes in the first 5 minutes. 3. I wasn't really enjoy the complimentary dessert, the chocolate cake. I think it was too strong to have after all the freshly fish. read more

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This place was the best surprise... At first, I was a little taken aback by the steep prices, and the fact that our order took almost an hour to get to the table.. By the time I had the first bite, everything was forgiven. By far the best sushi I've ever had, and I've been to Japan. Everything (the fish AND the meat sushi) melts in your mouth in the most amazing way, and the flavour is subtle and not overpowering. It really showcases the fish in the best way without being too fancy. The ambience is small and quaint and quiet, great for small groups or a date. I would definitely come back again and again and again! read more

Sushi Jin - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This restaurant is incredibly authentic!! Makes you feel like you're in Japan even though I've never been. The dishes come out omakase style so you're only eating one dish at a time. The sashimi is extremely fresh and of the highest quality. 10/10 would recommend but is on the pricier end. The only downside is that the menu is quite limited. Otherwise, the overall experience was amazing. Until then yelpers! -M read more

Sushi Jin - Sushi Moriawase - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This is the best place I have ever been for sashimi. The fish are insanely fresh and good! Plating is pretty nice as well. The place is not big and can only serve 4-6 tables (depends on how many people on each table). Have nice music too! Cons: they don't have limited options for hot food at the moment (no udons, terriyaki etc). Maybe they want to focus on sushi and sashimi, or because of new opening? ( PS: forgot to take photo for the assorted sashimi, which is amazing :) ) read more

Sushi Jin - Salmon donburi - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Can I give 10/5 for the sashimi? Freshest sashimi I have ever eaten! A bit pricy but the plating is great and the atmosphere is cozy. Not really good for big group though. read more

Sushi Jin - A bit pricy, but the plating is great, the sashimi is extremely fresh. Love it! - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

It's been a while, not being able to eat out during covid is not easy. While I've become somewhat of a covid home chef, nothing just cannot be replaced. I am so grateful to have my very last meal in Vancouver at sushi Jin! Gourmet sushi, state of art presentation and phenomenal customer service! Thanks Sushi Jin read more

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One of the top 3 sushi experiences in my life (and I've lived / tried a lot of places in nyc) Highlight by far was their local Vancouver uni. Best uni I've ever had (better than Santa Barbara which was my previous favorite. And better than Hokkaido, Chile, Maine etc). It's super creamy and sweet - imagine a better Santa Barbara I ordered a la carte but would recommend to get their set menu if you don't know that much about sushi. The pieces are huge so would suggest 8-10 pieces if you want to be totally stuffed All sushi below: 1. Local uni sea urchin 1. Ebi shrimp 1. Ika squid 1. Otoro 1. Chutoro 1. Unagi bbq eel - a little too much sauce but huge piece! 1. Kampachi yellow tail 1. Tamago egg - almost like an egg custard (like a Cantonese egg tart without the crust) 1. Green barley tea (complimentary) - couldn't get enough 2. Chocolate cake (complimentary) - comes with a piece of edible silver on top 2. Miso soup (complimentary) 3. Regular blue fin tuna (not chutoro or otoro that was part of their combo 3 tuna set) - least favorite but basically one or two more dollars for an extra piece so why not read more

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Came alone and had the omakase set A, it was a wow hands down. It's possibly one of the best sushi restaurants in Vancouver. Initial tastes were gentle and it builds up. Even the tea and miso soup weren't overpowering. Within set A has the tuna trio. That was pure bliss. All 3 pieces melted, it was just pure bliss after a hard day at work. However the uni in set A was local uni And it was a little smelly. It was uni just gone bad. That was a real shame. I'd return for Hokkaido uni the next time. read more

Remarkable experience! Each item in the omakase menu was masterfully presented to us by the chef, no details spared. After trying a fair amount of sushi bar in Vancouver, this is by far the best in terms of quality, consistency and authenticity. Service is good; the chef made it comfortable and did not impose with strict rules. Suitable for special occasions, or just a cozy night out. read more

We were the only ones at our 6pm reservation, so enjoyed having the restaurant all to ourselves. It was an amazing experience with Chef Jin who created fabulous sushi dishes for us. The experience seems expensive, but in my mind, a private dining experience with an amazing chef is well worth it! We will definitely be back! read more

Omakase A -$83 / 14 pieces. Forgot to take the last four pictures. Must go when you are in Vancouver. Make a reservation as they only have 16 seats. Fresh and flavourful. Good service. They see when you are done and have the next plate made right away. Yellow tail and scallop were my favourite. Nice portion of uni. read more

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OMG. A truly overrated Sushi ya. I agree that they carry fishes others don't, and make slightly better shari (rice), however, for the price, their customer service was HORRIBLE. From the beginning to the end of the meal, I would give 0 stars. I just don't want to waste time anymore on this business, so won't go in full detail of my bad experience. It was jus a VERY unpleasant time throughout. STAY AWAY from this wanna-be Omakase place. read more

Best Omakase we have so far. Uni to start with, then more uni to continue. I love the white shrimp, not easy to find. Fish is really fresh and great size, unlike San Francisco with very little piece and still hungry after 16 to 18 items. The trio with uni, otoro and white shrimp sushi is the bomb, so sweet and so many flavors. Finish with the giant otoro hand roll. We are both very very full after meal. Must order Omakase D. Bomb bomb. read more

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Hidden gem close to Granville street! I couldn't believe it! This place is not what you think from the outside. The nigiri sushi is properly made. The black cod is delicious. And the service is great. We will be back again. Get the aburi nigiri ;) **complimentary small dessert is served. read more

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This is probably my worst experience at a restaurant. This restaurant wasted 1.5 hours of my time. We were asked to leave our phone number and wait for around an hour for the table. We were okay with that so we waited at a coffee shop near by. After 1 hour and 10 min, we still didn't get a call, so we called back. The restaurant told us that we have to wait until 8 or 9 pm, for another 1.5-2 hours. That means a total of 2.5-3 hours wait time! They could have called us and let us know earlier. Very disappointing. I recommend everyone to make reservation ahead of time. read more

Sushi Jin - Menu - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Visited for the first time on a Saturday night in December 2018. Called earlier that day to make a reservation and was able to secure a table for 2. Location is street side on Nelson Street in downtown. Street parking and several parking garages are available nearby. Restaurant is relatively small. My guess is 10-12 tables. Larger parties will definitely need to make reservations in advance. Nothing much to say about the space and ambience other than that it was bright and clean inside. Menu consists mainly of nigiri sushi, sashimi and sushi rolls and cones. There is a limited offering of hot items as you would expect from a sushi bar. There is one sushi chef that is serving all customers, so expect a longer wait for your food. We ordered the aburi sushi set, blue fin tuna set, and several nigiri sushi like scallops, salmon roe, local uni, salmon, tamago, etc. There is also a daily special menu that highlights the chef's recommendations for the day. Overall, the quality of food was good and acceptable. Fish and seafood was fresh. The rice was well prepared but slightly lacking acidity. My biggest recommendation to the chef is to reduce portion size (both dish and rice). It was hard to consume some items in one bite, which I felt hindered the experience. I also found some pieces had too much sauce, which overpowered the natural flavors of the underlying ingredients. Overall, some points of improvement but no damning disappointments. Service was above average. We alerted the server that we were in a rush to attend an event, and the restaurant was able to accommodate after discussions with the chef. Tea was good and filled up, and they gave us free dessert. Bill for two was $160 and we had some hot house sake. We left absolutely stuffed. Will I come back? Maybe. Too many great sushi options in Vancouver (new and old) to choose from, and Sushi Jin falls short of my "must try" list. Recommended for those who enjoy relatively larger portions, are in the area for good sushi or looking for try a new sushi joint. read more

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The meal I had consists of Shiromi(white flesh fish): suzuki(sea bass), hamachi(yellow tail), sayuri(pike mackerel), king salmon Gai(shellfish): hotate(scallops), squid, spot prawn, hokkigai gunkan, uni(bc sea urchin roe) Akami(red flesh fish): Akami(lean blue fin tuna, Chutoro(medium fatty blue fin tuna), Negi chutoro roll(grn onions, medium fatty tuna) Hikarimono(silver skin fish): Shime saba Nimono(cooked/simmered): Unagi(Eel), Tamago(Japanese Omelette) This sushi was definitely one of the most distintive sushi I have had since I have been to Vancouver. It kinda reminds me of black rice izakaya's sushi, but more detailed, finesse and precise. Here are some worth mentioning pieces. 1. Seabass in this meal had a bold flavour. I'd say it did a great job especially when they used a lighter soy sauce for the second sea bass I have had to compliment the fish. 2. Hata served in this meal has a strong flavour and great texture, chef slice it thick as well, which is different from the usual hata I've had. When the chef show me the hata, I saw the filet was skin on, I was expecting he would be serving me a yubiki(flash poached)hata or a yakishimo(flash grilled) hata to bring out the fat and flavour of the fish. I believed the fish might be aged for a short while to achieve such flavour as well. 3. Sayuri was not the typical vaccuumed and freeze stuff(not implying that frozen fish are all bad), it was fresh. The purple streak next to the blue fat from the fish's skin side gave it away, where frozen stuff usually are a lot whiter, and only a blue fat line, no purple streak. 4. Salmon used here were ora king salmon from New Zealand. I personally feel like its fat content were between the tofino bay farm raised king salmon, and local bc wild king salmon, with the latter being a leaner topping. I feel like the fish has the flavour and fat content which differs from the two king salmon I have listed above. It was a good piece of nigiri, the green onion also helps tuning down the fatiness of the fish to be overwhelming. 5. Hotate scallops were fresh here, but it was not in its pristine form, not the best hotate I have had but it was not bad. 6.Spot prawns were frozen as its out of season but not bad, great balance of texture and sweetness in the piece. 7. Chef used kanoko cutting technique to help the squid grasps the herbs and sauce for the piece. And yes the herb, it was a rare herb named kinome or sansho tips, it has a citrusy flavour where it complements the squid nicely. Not to mention the rarity of kinome in Vancouver(not even japanese grocery stores), so it was definitely a great chance to taste the herb as well as the sushi, it was a great combination. 8. Uni is local uni, and it was served like a mini don(rice bowl) along with shiso hana(shiso blossoms). The uni is very sweet, one of the best canadian sea urchin roe I have tasted, still it has the slight bitter taste that seems to appear in any other america uni I have had before. The shiso blossom also compliments the uni and sort of tunes down the bitterness from the uni. 9. Akami was great, it was sliced along the seams of the fish, It was great, tender with a slight bloodish iron taste, a great example for a great akami nigiri, the heavier soy sauce compliments the flavour of the fish bringing the akami to the next level. 10. Shime saba is cured and pickled nicely. The extra treat(shiso blossom) that chef gave makes the piece better as the fragrance of the flower passes to the shime saba along with the sliced green onions and grated ginger, all this topping tunes down the fishiness of the saba as much as possible in a way the compliments the topping without damaging its original flavour. 11. Tamago was house made, different from most house made tamago in vancouver, this tamago consists of shrimps, which adds umami to the tamago. Chefs in japan often add in ground shrimp or ground shiromi to enhances the taste some chef also add in mountain yam. This tamagoyaki with shrimps is definitely a new thing to lots of vancouver people, and they should try it. The shari(sushi rice) was store in hinoki wood bucket, and was refilled after a while. Shari here was mixed nicely and I have they can keep the consistency, lots of renowned sushi place in vancouver in general didnt quite seem to keep the consistency of the shari, and I certainly hope they can maintain such standards.Imari ceramic wares were used in the restaurant which leaves me a good impression. Two different soysauce were used when the sushi was order piece by piece. The topping used in the restaurant were great choices. The service was great and witress were friendly. Sushi was create and enhance by adding different details together and this sushi place have done this job nicely. read more

Sushi Jin - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This place is a traditional sushi restaurant that serves top quality and the freshest fish. If you have ever been to Japan, you will appreciate what this place has to offer. It is NOT your typical sushi joint that serves California rolls. I think I saw about 4 different tables walk in and sit down only to realize it was not what they expected and walked out despite the restaurant posting their menu outside the front door before you walk in. You pay a premium for the quality but it's worth it in my opinion. We tried the 5 piece aburi and a few other dishes. My favourite was the king salmon! It literally melted in my mouth. I can't wait to try it again! read more

Sushi Jin - Aburi (scallop, king salmon, Wagyu beef, fatty tuna, eel) - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Came to the restaurant because of the seemingly good reviews. It turned out to be a huge disappointment. Customer service: 1/5 There was one chef serving 16 people. It was the slowest sushi restaurant I have ever been to. I have been to many sushi restaurants in different countries (e.g. Japan, US). The efficiency of the chef was so slow. He could have gotten another person to help out. The table next to us ordered a few minutes earlier than us. They finished their whole meal while we waited for more than half an hour. Literally after they paid their meal we started getting our first plate. The older lady in the restaurant (I guess is the supervisor?) was very unwelcoming and rude - kept ignoring us even we waved at her. The one point score is given to the younger waitress who was more respectful to people. Food: 3/5 Had no idea why people was giving all the five stars reviews. The uni was not fresh at all - any better sushi restaurant would not serve those uni. Even you give me more pieces of Uni it doesn't make it more delicious. Not worth for the freaking long wait. They ran out of king salmon that night we went. We didn't even bother to order the Atlantic salmon. The Unagi, scallop and salmon roe were fine which made it not a one-star review. Very very limited selection. People raved about the utensil and dessert. Okay. The teapot looks seemingly cute but not functional. The cup didn't fit your mouth well. Anyone who genuinely loves tea would not use that kind of plastic cups. The complimentary dessert is a tiny chocolate cake that I didn't even finish. The look was okay, but the taste was below average and texture was rough - spare your stomach to get something better please. read more

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In search of delicious food while in Vancouver, I came across this quaint, low key establishment and the sushi is high quality and well executed. The shari is seasoned well and compliments the fish. My favorites were the hotate scallop, mackerel, tiger prawn (ebi), and the chutoro. The staff here is kind, attentive and friendly without being overbearing. If you're looking for high quality sushi in Vancouver this is the place! read more

6 person tasting menu. Very intimate and a great experience with Fresh sushi from around the world. A supreme dining experience.

Best sushi in a long time. King salmon and tuna 3 ways were our choice. It's a long wait but worth it. Love the family feel of it. Service is great, so is the food. No local fish, everything is imported from Japan. Limited selection of pricey beverages. One restroom or washroom like they say here. Definitely coming back. read more

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Love everything. Will definitely come back with more friends. The chef is really nice and love what he is making. read more

Sushi Jin - Really love it. The chef is so nice and food are so good. I will come back with more friends next time - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

WOW! This is such an incredible experience that needs to be known about. The atmosphere and staff are to perfection, and Jin ties it all together with excellent presentation & taste. Had to go for a second night in a row and had two very incredible and very unique experiences. Wish I could give 10 stars! read more

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The fish was incredibly fresh and delicious. The service was great; our server and the sushi chef were attentive while being friendly and conversational. Definitely a must visit! read more

Sushi Jin - uni - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I recently decided to go vegan and celebrated that decision by having my last carnivorous meal here. I wanted to know what expensive sushi was like. They take reservations but it didn't matter as I was the only one in at opening hour. The place is nice but small. I can see it being loud when at full capacity. Let me start by saying the service was amazing. The server was attentive and professional. She was busy all the time but knew exactly when to stop by without me asking. The chef is a great guy. He was describing the different sashimis and how best to eat them. He also explained what the edible flowers were. Watching him work is mesmerizing. The food is great! I had the 7 piece sashimi and aburi set. All of it was awesome! I usually hate uni but not here. They had it right. I was offered complimentary dessert but I was so full I had to decline. Now that I don't eat animals, I don't know how feasible it is for me to return, but I highly recommend this place. I think this would be a nice place for a date. read more

Fantastic sushi, ambiance, and chef! Small and beautiful restaurant. We sat at a table next to the chef and enjoyed watching him prepare sushi. For non-fish-eaters, you'll be limited to beef. Not to worry, it's delicious and cooked by blowtorch which is a fun and precise way to prepare food! read more

Sushi Jin - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I rarely give 5 stars, but I think they deserve it. The bluefin tuna was top quality, especially otoro, it just melted in the mouth. The sable fish was super soft too. The fish they use were pretty fresh, and at a very reasonable price. I like that the sushi chef makes everything himself cuz we wanna have quality sushi, and the chef works very hard, makes sure every dish that comes out is at its standard. Tamago was a bit different than I expected, but it was good. There were 2 textures, and a bit savory, super soft. Ora king salmon tastes way better than the regular salmon, it's really tender. read more

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Good but often busy... another Korean operated authentic sushi place similar to Sushi Bar Shu...

On our last night in Vancouver, my friend and I really wanted some good sushi/sashimi. While this place is primarily reservation only, they still had room for us. The wait time was shorter than expected and everyone, waitress and chefs, were all super nice. We ordered the omakase Sashimi moriawase, fresh scallop sashimi, some cold sake donkuri, beer, and salmon nigiri. While we were waiting, they gave us complimentary miso soup. The Omakase was to die for!!! Every bite of tuna toro, tuna harakami, king salmon, mackerel, uni, and yellowtail was melting in my mouth. Upon the first bite of Tuna toro, my eyes were no longer dry because it almost brought me tears of joy. Every bite should be savored to enjoy the natural sweetness and fattiness of the fish. The chef really picked out the best cuts for us, and they were as fresh and delicious as what you would find in Tsukiji fish market in Japan. It really brought me back to the happy memories I had there. Towards the end of our meal, the chef was kind enough to feed us extra cuts of toro and samplers of tuna belly button. It was a really great way to finish off our trip to Vancouver. I would highly recommend this place to everyone and make a reservation. I'm certainly coming back if I'm ever in town again. read more

Sushi Jin - Really awesome to watch the chefs meticulously create their artworks - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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The omakase was good however with a 2 hour time limit. We felt totally rushed out the door. As the dessert came, so did the interac machine asking for payment. I understand that restaurants are trying to turn over the tables but this was just rude... not going there again... read more

We came here relatively last minute, calling only 20 minutes beforehand, and they quickly accommodated us. It is a small restaurant with a vibe that teeters between casual and more formal. I enjoyed it best when the ambiance fell into its more formal footing. I am not from Vancouver, but I did live in Japan for a year, so I am familiar with great sushi. The quality and cut of the fish at Sushi Jin is truly excellent. The cuts are thicker than you may be used to in most cases, and the texture, marbling, and delicate seasoning (where applicable) is simply perfect. The mackerel--long my favorite fish--was coated in the most subtle citrus glaze and was absolutely divine. That and the aburi sushi! Aburi sushi seems to be a particularly Vancouver-oriented obsession, so I actually don't have a ton of experience with it, but this was so buttery and perfectly cooked that it just melted in my mouth. Truly amazing. To give you a better idea of how high quality I found this food I'll just say this: I went with my girlfriend and halfway through the meal she became very irritable because of reasons (I may have corrected her on a very dire chopstick faux pas she was habitually making), so we were both were rather tense. But in the midst of her protests, pouting, and generally shitty attitude (especially considering we were eating some of the best sushi I've ever had) each bite of my sushi helped me slip away for a moment, and I could feel my whole body relax as my meal transcended food and became a spiritual experience. read more