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    Takenaka Uni Bar

    4.5 (73 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Linn P.

    Amazing food and fresh quality ! Loved everything we ordered. I had the Obanzai Teishoku. It's my first ever getting something like this. It is good, a couple of dishes we didn't like. I prob would not get this again and would rather order a don bowl with fish I would prefer. My husband had the salmon don and I loved his bowl. I even loved their DIY salmon handroll and would order more handrolls if I wasn't so full. I love when the seaweed paper is fresh and crunchy. Would totally come here again for the salmon and uni bowls and handrolls.

    Hokkaido bowl teishoku - sushi bowl with all the side dishes.
    Leslie C.

    Service was slow and yet they kept telling us how we have a time limit to be out of there within two hours.. but at least it was good of them to make us order our dessert ahead of time because again it didn't come as they said when it'll come.. we left a few minutes past our two hour limit even though restaurant had all the tables empty on the ground floor. Overall the food was just soso, but the ambiance is nice and good location. Will have to come back and give it a second try next time

    uni ikura mini bowl
    Anna A.

    went to an impromptu lunch for uni. This is the second time i visited this restaurant and the quality of the uni and sashimi are great. Both of us ordered the uni ikura combo set which came with a side, refillable miso soup and a salad. The salad was very fresh and the egg side dish was amazing. The uni was the type which i like, sweet and a bit creamy.

    ED A.

    Takenaka Uni Bar on Robson had me questioning why I don't eat sushi every day Everyone on YouTube has been talking about this spot... so I had to see if it lives up to the hype The verdict? Yeah... it does. The fish? BUTTERY. fresh. melt-in-your-mouth perfection. You can tell immediately -- this is Vancouver-level sushi. And if you know, you know... the seafood here just hits different. Salmon = insanely fresh, rich, and silky Rice = perfectly seasoned (subtle, balanced, never overpowering) Presentation = clean, minimal, all about letting the fish shine What I really love? It's not trying to be trendy or flashy. No gimmicks -- just proper, high-quality sushi done right. Exactly what you want when you're downtown and craving something reliable but still hits. Service was quick, relaxed, and no fuss -- ideal for a casual lunch or a lowkey dinner. Final thoughts: If you're on Robson and need a sushi fix, this is one of those quietly solid gems that never misses. Not overhyped... just consistently good.

    Jeannie N.

    Takenaka Uni Bar was hands down one of the best meals of our entire Vancouver trip. If it were up to me, we would've gone here every single day. My partner and I ordered the Takenaka omakase course and it was unreal -- genuinely one of those meals you don't stop thinking about after. I love uni, and this absolutely delivered. There was both American and Japanese uni, and everything tasted incredibly fresh, rich, and deeply umami in the best way possible. The staff were amazing and so friendly, and the restaurant itself had the perfect vibe -- intimate, intentional, and special without feeling stuffy. This was the one place I marked as a MUST GO on our itinerary, and it exceeded every expectation. Do not skip this spot if you're in Vancouver.

    Ben F.

    This might have been one of my all time favorite meals. Had the uni ramen and the uni sampler platter along with some sashimi. The service was wonderful and the place itself is cute and tidy. I had a head rush from the absolute joy this meal was. I hope to come back next time I'm in the city. Oh and the dessert which was also uni based... was incredible!

    Kailey C.

    Delicious, fresh seafood and huge variety of menu options, it's almost overwhelming! There's something for everyone. Loved the range of uni dishes, wish they had one page to consolidate them all for easier ordering since it's the focus of the restaurant. Friendly staff but very long wait to order, for food to arrive, and for the bill to come.

    Uni hand roll - this is the only one we picked local uni and that was really good
    Veronica V.

    We went for a big blowout lunch on the weekend. The food was quite good. We ordered a lot of dishes over 2 hours, and I didn't remember to take all the photos. We splurged for the Japanese uni selection in every dish except one, and honestly, unless you are having it in its own, it is not worth the money if it is just another element in the dish. This is because the amount you get is so small, the flavour is lost with everything else in the dish. So yeah, if you want to splurge, do it for something where the uni is the entire point of the dish, so you can actually taste it. The seasonal/local selection is no slouch, so go for it! We also had their cocktails and they were excellent. The service was very friendly and we had a great time.

    Ashley N.

    I really enjoy coming here! This is my 3rd time to this Takenaka location, but probably 6th or 7th time to all Takenakas (including their original location near Clark Drive). All the food is always so good when I come! This time, with 3 other friends, we tried their viral MEGA Curry set. This was supposed to feed 3 portions, and it gave us enough for 4! We also ordered the dry pork ribs with yuzu dipping sauce as an appetizer which was very delicious too. Takenaka's curry was an excellent blend of sweet and savoury. There was a lot of depth in the sauce, and it went together well with all the deep fried items. My favourites were the pork katsu, hamburg, and chicken karaage. The salad was also bright and tasty! Will definitely be back!

    Menu as of Nov 2025
    Tiffany Y.

    I loved my dining experience here so much - the food was amazing and the service was great as well. Takenaka Uni Bar is located in Gastown, it's such a nice area to walk around before or after your meal! We ordered the Uni Comparison Mini Bowl Teishoku and the Bluefin Toro and Uni Bowl Teishoku. The uni here is sooo delicious, it was definitely the standout. We ordered the bowls Teishoku because of all the offerings it came with! We got 6pc sashimi, soba, salad, miso soup, wasabi cucumbers, and 2pc tamago with the teishoku set. Everything was so tasty and I was stuffed after finishing the whole meal. The Teishoku set was worth it for the added $25 imo because of the variety of other things it came with. I wish we got to try the Uni Comparison Course to share between us two - I'll definitely get that next time! Must try spot especially for their uni - so buttery and melts in your mouth!!

    Eva C.

    My friend recommended me this place and I absolutely loved it! We came at around 9pm, and this place had a relaxing vibe. I wished I had more capacity to try more of their items since many things looked interesting! I tried their seasonal uni matcha soba, japan uni chawanmushi! I loved both of these items! You can definitely taste the difference between the seasonal uni and the japan uni, but I personally think the seasonal uni was good enough. The uni matcha soba was such an interesting concept and it was very refreshing! The uni chawanmushi was smooth and the umami was great and comforting! My friend also got the lobster ramen, which had a rich broth and said it was filling and delicious! Definitely need to revisit when I'm in the area again!!

    Fenny C.

    Saw this restaurant from one of the sister restaurant in Toyokan Plaza. We love Toyokan Bowl, so we want to try their other restaurant. Reservation: via opentable Parking: pay street parking 10am-6pm $4.50 per hr, 6pm-10pm $4 per hr Restaurant: men and women restrooms Wow, so many different choice of food. Anything you can think of. We ordered all small appetizers or ala carte: Beef tongue - chewy Japanese uni matcha soba - so refreshing Lobster and chips or fries- love it Hamburger steak - nice Negitoro bomb - ok Uni comparison bowl - good Grilled black cod - a bit too oily Orion beer Yuzu orange lemonade- too sweet Overall food is good. Service is great.

    Daily special combo with sashimi

    So glad we reserved a table in advance! We were seated on the cozy second floor, and almost every other table had a "Reserved" sign on it. We ordered the Mini Hokkaido Don Combo and the Daily Special Combo with sashimi, and the entire meal felt incredibly well-balanced. The scallops and crab were exceptionally fresh and sweet, and it was great to have a nice variety of veggies included in the combos to balance out the rich seafood. The miso soup was outstanding, packed with deep flavor and loaded with daikon and mushrooms. We loved it so much we actually had to get a refill! Overall, the restaurant delivered an authentic, comforting, and cozy Japanese dining experience.

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