Since there is a lot of construction nearby, the restaurant didn't seem to be too busy. I ordered…read morethe spicy salmon roll and requested spicy sauce for the chopped scallop roll. I was served hot tea, which had a nice roasted flavor but was served in a plastic cup. The rice was a bit stale (or hard in some parts) and it seems like the sashimi isn't fully marinated in spicy sauce (the sauce is drizzled over). Overall flavor isn't bad but I've had better experiences.

Excellent sushi spot, hidden behind a ton of construction on Broadway. I got the Sashimi/Sushi…read morecombo and it contains pretty decent sized food. The restaurant isn't as busy as it was before all the construction, but the food is still great.

I definitely owe them a good review because the hostess came through with a last minute reservation…read moreat prime dinner time on a weekend for us! Favor aside, the food, service, and atmosphere were incredible. It was (a good type of) loud, energetic, and busy restaurant. We order a variety of small plates, sushi, and drinks. We also loved the cute, cozy booth seating for our party of 5. Do make a reservation!!

Really enjoyed my experience at Tozen. Sushi and sashimi were fresh and delicious. The cocktail…read morewasn't very good so I'd recommend having some sake instead. Enjoyed the tuna bomb, tempura and sashimi (hamachi and salmon). The ambiance is a bit higher scale than your typical Vancouver sushi spot. I would recommend getting a reservation ahead of time.

I've been to Miku several times, and today I finally decided to write a proper review. First, I…read morewant to praise the service. Every time I come, I can feel the professionalism and attentiveness of the staff. From seating to ordering, and then to the care during the meal, everything is done with great finesse, making me feel comfortable and at ease. The unique politeness and meticulousness of Japanese service are naturally reflected here. The food is also a reason I want to come back. Whether it's the freshness of the ingredients, the presentation, or the taste, you can feel the attention to detail. Japanese cuisine emphasizes the quality of the ingredients themselves, and Miku presents this refinement beautifully. Every dish is pleasing to the eye and has a layered flavor. I also love the ambiance. The overall design is simple, elegant, and has a very comfortable Japanese aesthetic. The lighting, seating, and spatial layout all create a relaxing atmosphere without feeling overly decorated; instead, they have a high-quality feel. As for the atmosphere, I think it's what makes this place so special. Elegant and quiet, yet not too formal, it's suitable for dates or enjoying a good meal with friends. Sitting there slowly eating and chatting makes the whole dining experience particularly comfortable. After several visits, I still feel that Miku is a restaurant worth returning to again and again. It's not just because of any one dish, but because the service, cuisine, environment, and atmosphere combine to create a very pleasant experience every time I come.

Very good experience. Love to go again with my family every month . love the experienceread more

Tasty casual sushi place on Broadway, 1.5 blocks W of Cambie…read more Parking is pretty horrible here. The place is pretty low key. Inside looks like most other places. Staff are friendly and quick. Their bento boxes are pretty good value considering the location. I had their Box F. Salmon and tuna sashimi were decently fresh. Salmon maki is larger than average, which is nice. Unagi rice comes with 3 slices. Tasted decent. Lots of selection in the area, but I wouldn't mind coming back at some point.

Sushi Dragon is very good and affordable. I did take out and the service was very quick -…read moreeverything was ready in 15-20 mins. The sushi and the ingredients they use tastes very fresh. The combo 1 comes with California roll and dynamite roll but the dynamite roll is not your usual dynamite roll where it is larger in size. But it has all the ingredients of a dynamite roll and it was good!

Haley was so sweet and she kept checking in and was just amazing! I really love the tuna bomb as…read moreit's really similar it tozens! The veggie gyozas are also delish and you can ask to do them spicy and they are to die for. Make sure to join the waitlist ahead of time though because sometimes there can be a little bit of a wait!

I grabbed some takeout to share with a friend who had broken her arm (ouch). We were both delighted…read morewith the quality of food. Their salmon Oshi* was fabulous. Highly recommended

We went during their 90s throwback price promotion, where they were offering discounted combos at…read more90s prices with a drink purchase. I got the spicy family (spicy salmon roll, spicy tuna roll and spicy chopped scallop roll) for $15.95 and it was disappointing. I was expecting the rolls to be smaller due to the deal, but they were thumbnail-sized sushi pieces and did not look like the menu photos at all. The environment and service were good, but the food was lacking.

Good happy hour and late night specials. Includes oysters, sushi, and appetizers…read more Place is a bit old, servers are nice but you need patience. Reservation not necessary. Prices are good.

Marulilu cafe has been opened for many years and I'm pleased to say the their quality and taste…read morehaven't changed. The exterior looks very rundown, and the store sign is somewhat disappearing. Basically, the exterior is not well maintained and if I didn't know about this place i wouldn't even notice its existence. The interior is very basic and lack of decors. There's usually only one staff member up front. You'd order at the cashier and pay first. The restaurant is quite small and can get busy during peak times. They serve delicious Japanese staples such as hamburger, omelette rice, and also Western options such as waffles and sausages. The portion is good and price is also reasonable. Drinks are also yummy. I had a lavender latte.

A friend has been wanting to try this place for a few years, so we decided to give a try together…read more When we got there, it was a little hard to recognize because the outside signage was in terrible shape, and we could barely make out the name of it. As we entered, it's exactly as others have described - very tiny, homely and quaint. We were seated immediately, were given menu's and instructed to order at the front counter when ready. Once we ordered and paid, the food probably took less than 7 minutes to come out - so quite fast. I tried both the Omu Curry Rice with Pork Cutlet and the Omu Hayashi Rice with Nikomi Hamburger Patty. Both looked very home-cooking style dishes, but in a good way that is very different from what you can find in a Japanese restaurant in Vancouver. Flavours were good, the portion sizes were generous and the prices were reasonable. Staff were very friendly. They made sure so thank us before we went out the door. Overall, a very pleasant experience. I liked the food, and always supportive a hard-working family. I'd come back again.

This place is extraordinary. Everything was fried to perfection. We were also told that the panko…read moreis created fresh everyday from a local bakery in Vancouver. I would recommend chicken or shrimp if you want a protein. I had the tonkatsu (pork) which was a little tougher. The thinly sliced pork with cheese inside was the best bite I had. I also enjoyed the katsu nabe but the soup does affect the texture of the fried pork. There was also unlimited rice, cabbage salad, and sesame sauce here. Amazing! My husband ordered the curry chicken katsu which was excellent and our friends ordered the Zenbu Katsu which was plenty to share between two people. The staff are very sweet and attentive and the restaurant is clean and simple.

I had no idea that katsu could taste this GOOD. I mean, all katsu I've had prior to eating at Saku…read morejust pales in comparison. Who knew??? My hubs and I vacationed in Vancouver a few weeks ago in late April. We had seen the long lines for dinner at Saku when we were here more than a year ago. So, we decided to give them a try for a late lunch around 2pm on a Wednesday afternoon. No wait. We got seated right away. We liked how spacious and airy the dining room was. Our wait staff were friendly and on point. They were considerate about answering our questions about the food and food allergies. I ordered the chicken thigh katsu ($26 Can) and my hubs got the chicken thigh curry ($28.50 Can). No dairy involved in either dish which I was happy about because I have challenges digesting milk protein. Yes, it's kinda pricey. Yes, it's totally worth it. The katsu is light, crispy, fried perfectly, not greasy, and comes with unlimited rice, miso soup, finely chopped cabbage salad, and an addictively delicious sesame dressing. My hubs' curry sauce was served on the side so he could pour out as much or as little as he wanted. All in all, it was a very pleasant and satisfying meal. Saku is top notch for katsu. You won't believe how good katsu can be until you try it.

We loved our dinner at Minami. We came on a Friday night with an infant and sat in the back…read morecourtyard area. The staff was welcoming and kind. The food was amazing. We loved the pressed sushi. The salmon oshi was probably our favorite. The ebi oshi was delicious as well. We also got the duck breast and Brussel sprouts. The drinks were great as well - I had the daiquiri and the ginza margarita.

If you haven't had aburi sushi, this is the place to fix that. Minami is the sister restaurant to…read moreMiku and they're the ones who brought the flame-seared style to Vancouver, so they know exactly what they're doing. Each piece gets torched over charcoal which gives it this smoky, melt-in-your-mouth quality, and the specialty sauces mean you don't even reach for the soy (they will also say to your face not to, so unless you want to endure their judgement--which my husband happily does--I'd stay away from soy sauce for the aburi. Their salmon oshi is well known, I love the ebi oshi the most but definitely get both and decide for yourself. The whole menu delivers though, from the sashimi to the rolls to the cocktails, all of it beautifully plated without feeling fussy. The space is nice too, took a big group of family here once after an event and they all loved it. And if you're here in the summer ask about the garden patio out back. It's an elevated experience but never stuffy. Perfect for a date night or when you want to treat yourself. Reservations are a good idea because it fills up. Easily one of my favourite spots in Yaletown though!

I went here for a special occasion dinner. Reservations are highly recommended because they are…read morevery small - 12 diners per sitting and 2 sittings per night. I made reservations about 4 months in advance. Upon arrival, one of the hostesses opened the door for us, and asked us to wait in a very ornate waiting area. We only waited a couple of minutes before another hostess seated us at the main seating area. The space is very dark, and only lit with candles while the rest of the diners trickled in. During that time they take drink orders, which is limited to sake, wine, beer and a few non-alcoholic drinks. Of note, they don't provide a drink menu, so we were a little surprised by the cost - the yuzu sake and the plum wine were $30 each. My non-alcoholic drink was $12, but a fair size. The theatrical portion started a few minutes later than the official start time - closer to 6pm. The shades lifted, the lights turned on, and the chefs introduced themselves. And from that moment on, they immediately went to work preparing our meal. They operate like clockwork to show the ingredients whole to the diners, and then preparing them, and serving them. Soon as the one dish was completed by all the diners, the next round came shortly after. Over 20+ dishes, there was very little wait time in between each. Each time a dish was served, a hostess was there to describe the dish and provided tips on how best to eat it. The food was overall was very good. I thought a few items were very average, most of them were very good, and a select few were truly outstanding. Most of the ingredients are imported from Japan, so I would imagine that it's part of the reason it's so expensive. This is definitely a splurge meal. I think half the diners at our sitting was celebrating a birthday. On the most part, the food is very good, watching the chefs at work is part of the entertainment, and the service is excellent. It's not some place I could afford to go to often, but glad to do it at least this one time.

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.