What can I possibly say that can give this place justifiably a higher score than 1?…read more Hmmmm.....let's see... I'm sorry, I can't. Here it goes..... Let's get the worst out of the way. The Miso Soup not only had a terrible smell but an odd unnatural aftertaste. Gross! Comes to mind. Salmon Avocado: Proportionality of ingredient ratios was completely off and amateur. ( See pic.) The sticky rice was also overcooked. Yes, you can overcook sticky rice. Dynamite Roll: I don't know what to say....it didn't look or taste like a Dynamite Roll. Tasteless, stingy and proper Dynamite Roll ingredients missing ( see pic.) Avocado Roll: Well....it was avocado rolled in overcooked rice. Moving on.... They got the most basic Sushi menu items wrong. So truly even the 1 Star is for the polite lady that took my order over the phone. She was nice and professional. And I could understand what she was saying. So, that's good.

Tried out Hamaei Japanese Restaurant for dinner. Seems to be all Japanese staff. They have an…read moreomakase for two ($100/person) but reservations are required. It's located in Westview Shopping Mall. - Deluxe sushi ($34.00) - 9 pieces of nigiri, 1/2 tuna and 1/2 salmon roll. Good quality but on the small side. Best pieces were the bluefin red, hotate and amaebi. Nice touch frying the shrimp head - Chopped scallop ($7.50) - standard - Bluefin negitoro ($9.75) - good quality - Umejiso ($4.95) - nice tartness - Tamago ($4.95) - decent - Double dragon roll ($17.95 for 8) - Salmon oshi ($18.00 for 6) - solid, touch of heat Fish was fresh but portions are on the smaller end.

I made a reservation at Okeya Kyujiro for my partner's 40th birthday, and he had the best time…read more Honestly, it was one of the most memorable omakase experiences I've had in Vancouver. Okeya Kyujiro is a Michelin one-star theatrical omakase restaurant, and when they say theatrical, they mean it! From the moment you're welcomed by smiling ushers in kimono to the closing tea ceremony, every movement feels intentional, precise, and elevated. The ambiance is serene and anticipatory. At the start, guests sit in silence as a black screen conceals the chefs. You see their shadows moving behind it. A bell rings, the screen lifts, and the performance begins. Dinner is a 25+ course experience priced at $325 per person. It's undeniably a splurge, but for a milestone celebration, it feels justified. The menu is seafood-forward, with many ingredients flown in from Japan. Each ingredient is presented before preparation, then carefully assembled and served directly from chef to guest. Courses arrive one by one, never rushed. The service team moves seamlessly in the background, refilling water and attending to drinks (available as an add-on) without disrupting the flow. The finale is a matcha ceremony, whisked in front of you with the same quiet precision that defines the evening. When the final sip is taken, the bell chimes once more, the chefs and staff bow, and the screens close. It was a beautifully choreographed dining experience, perfect for marking a special moment, and one I'd gladly return to for the next celebration.

Service was really amazing with servers explaining each dish and drinks were always topped off…read more Food was good, but maybe this isn't quite my style of omakase compared to the other ones I've tried. This is a more theatrical style so expect louder music and a more theatrical experience (eg one of the servers played the flute for the guests celebrating birthdays). I prefer a more intimidate and interactive style of omakase where you can talk with the chefs. This lunch also felt a little fast in terms of progression of the meal. Some of the dishes were very tasty while others didn't wow us. With drinks, we were quite full despite some reviews saying portion is on the smaller size. Our total was around $500 with drinks for 2 people. A really good experience for omakase, especially if you are looking for a unique experience though not my favourite one I've tried.

Came here for dinner and had a great meal here We made a reservation beforehand because we heard…read morethe wait time can get pretty long. All the food was delicious, and fish tasted really fresh. We especially liked the calamari and karaage here, but all the dishes were top notch. Service was friendly and attentive as well

Wow! I have heard a lot about this spot but I would definitely say the praise is deserved after…read morecoming here for lunch. Managed to get one of their limited sets that day and was so amazed by the selection - you even get to choose the main dishes, and we opted for sashimi and steak. So delicious! Got a couple appys to share as well, and the salmon tartare was definitely the highlight with the delicious sockeye salmon. The hot stone was a fun experience as well! The curry pork katsu was great as well - the curry had delicious sweet onions that brought a wonderful balance to the dish. Great service, beautiful decor, I will be back!

I got takeout from here for my daughter's birthday. The service was prompt and friendly, and the…read moreinterior was bright and cozy. I would love to come here on a date night! My daughter's favourite food is tonkatsu and this place was close by and offered online ordering. We got gyoza and yakitori along with the tonkatsu. Everything was delicious, and I can't wait to be back the next time we're in town. My parents look forward to ordering from there again soon now that they know they have such a great option for Japanese food so close to home.

Really good hole in the wall Japanese place on the north shore. Set in a residential neighborhood…read morewith nothing else around it. Very friendly service, long lines. I had the black cod and sashimi set dinner. They only appear to use wild salmon here which is AWESOME - better for environment and better for us. The salmon was so good. The black cod - wow so tender and flavourful. Everything else was spot on. I can tell from the salmon that their sushi is really good. They have a huge menu and I would definitely want to go back to sample other stuff too.

Small neighborhood gem located in the upper Lonsdale area of North Vancouver. Really good menu,…read morereasonably-priced menu for dine-in or take-out. Went late afternoon so it was not busy. Perhaps the freshest sushi I've had around Vancouver! The soba was really good. Service was excellent. Highly recommended. Will go again

Grabbed food for pick up on a Sunday PM, fast service (ready in 20 mins), and the sushi (veggie…read morecombo & hachihana combo) and miso we got were all fantastic!

Sad to say this place is temporarily loses. But the owner came out and apologized. Seemed really…read morenice.

Amazing food and service! I'm glad a friend told me about…read morethis spot or else we would have never found it. This restaurant is off the busy path and in an older looking building, but it is a diamond in the rough! We started off with the K-Fried chicken and our server recommended the sweet and spicy version and it was amazing! We then had the Korean beef bulgogi and the pork tenderloin katsu! Both were awesome! We will definitely make this a stop when we head up to Whistler!

Best Katsu I've had in North America…read more Skin/breading was crispy and light while the cutlet remained juicy and tender, almost fell apart in your mouth as you bit into it. The fat layer between the breading added a nice depth of texture and flavor

food better live up to hype ...cane here for the 33$ Bite of Burnaby special…read more service is quite slow....wait list not accurate. added to wait list at 620pm and was told 75min wait, it is now 8:39, seated but no food yet. will update as evening progresses...

Eating at Saku has totally reset my katsu scale because this is far and away the best katsu I've…read morehad. They make their own panko and the chicken katsu was cooked perfectly. It was so light and crispy and the chicken was tender and juicy. Saku's katsu was so good that when I think about the katsus I've had is the past at other places I realize now they were just decent katsu. Other highlights here are their house made sesame dressing - so good. They sliced the cabbage salad so thin that in combination with the sesame dressing it was a great combo. I usually don't like that much raw cabbage but I ate every bit of it. The ambience is airy and cool. The staff were really great and asked us about any allergies. We'd walked by this place before and seen a line out the door. Now we know why.

I came back for dinner. Had the Rosu nabe this time (last time I had the regular Rosu)…read more The pork katsu comes served in a (super hot) cast iron dish with a nabe broth with onions and eggs cracked into it. Still comes with a little side of pickles, and unlimited rice, cabbage, and miso soup. No katsu sauce. The katsu was fried to perfection. Juicy, tender, cant complain. But since they serve it in a broth, it does get soggy really quick. Still good, but after a few minutes its just soggy. The broth is nice with rice; comforting kind of meal. The unlimited rice/soup/cabbage is just icing on the cake. My dining partner had the Kake udon (pretty good, noodles good texture and slightly smaller strands than most places) and Menchi Cheese side - basically a pork meatball with cheese and deep fried katsu-style, served with katsu sauce. This was excellent. My original review still stands. Excellent katsu, plus they have the consistency and reliability. $28-30/meal and its plenty of food for 1, especially with unlimited cabbage/rice/soup. Restaurant is nice and comfortable, good spacing and not cramped. Easy recommend. 5/5.

The food was good, the waiter Haruto, was terrible. I asked for the food to come in order, that…read moredidn't happened. No follow up from him as to how things were going.. We had to ask another waitress for tea refills. Look,I gave him the least I could, but I don't think he could have cared less. He may have communication problems, I don't know. He didn't even say thank you as we left! There are lots of sushi places around who offer great food service and appreciate their customers. If you want return customers, treat them right. I'll think twice next time.

I have fond memories of coming here for hearty dinners after figure skating practices. Since I…read morestopped competitive skating senior year of high school, I'm not in North Van very often anymore. Last weekend, I happened to be in the area with my parents, so we went here for lunch. I was overjoyed that the friendly service and high quality food was as good as I remembered from years ago. Adding to the joyful mood were all the festive touches. The restaurant was decked out with a Christmas tree, garlands, etc., and the staff -- including those I spotted through the kitchen window -- were wearing cute, Christmas-y headbands. Being here just felt really familiar and cozy. Momiji has some great, affordable combos and standalone dishes. There's also plenty of nice things to splurge on. I was in the latter mood, so ordered a piece each of the uni and tobiko izura (fish roe and quail's egg) nigiri, as well as a spider roll (soft shell crab tempura with crab meat, avocado, and cucumber). The uni was really plump; the creaminess and brininess mixed with the rice and nori made for the perfect bite. I enjoyed the tobiko izura too, even though it was a lot messier to eat. That piece was topped with so much tobiko! The egg yolk added richness, making the nigiri even more palatable. From a presentation standpoint, this one is absolutely stunning. Spider rolls have been hit and miss for me, but Momiji's is always a hit. The tempura is so light and crispy, and the pieces aren't tiny either! They do a good job balancing the ratios of the other fillings too. And the teriyaki sauce brushed on top is just the right amount -- not so thick that it overwhelms your palate, nor too faint that you wonder what the point of that component is. The sweet, umami-forward notes of the teriyaki elevate every other ingredient in this roll. Perfection! Note to self: I'll be back, and soon. Thank you Momiji!

I suppose I could go over all the items we ordered and what each member of our family thought of…read morethem. The more detail one provides the more useful these reviews might be. However suffice it to say that as visitors from Victoria BC where we enjoy some amazingly terrific Japanese cuisine, we were unabashedly surprised by how good everything was given the more remote location of Madeira Park and the affordable pricing on the menu. The restaurant was busy even when it was close to the last call for ordering at 7:15pm but items were served quickly and were called for, hot. The three of us left happy and full. I guess I should confess I loved everything so much I order more before leaving. We appreciated the cold water served in frost glassed on a hot, humid evening.

Delicious food served quickly. There was a short line to order, but we still got one of the just 8…read moretables. 10min until our food came for dining in while carryout was 45-60min wait.