TLDR: Great sushi restaurant that has a large variety of fish and sushi items. Would recommend…read moregetting a reservation ahead of time! Think of it as a more upscale Tom Sushi (same chef) Food: We had the Tuna Bomb to share which came with pieces of cripsy rice and tuna topping. The rice was light, crispy, and provided a nice compliment to the creamy spicy tuna. We also had the super kaisen don which came with a large variety of premium fish and a very large piece of anago (saltwater eel). All of the fish pieces were fresh, had great texture, and had unique tastes. Price: For the quality and portion I think it was a great value. The super kaisen don was $68 and the tuna bomb was $14 Service/Ambiance: The restaurant was very modern, chic, and lively. It was a busy sunday night but the service was friendly and very quick Note: Parking is pretty difficult, I would also recommend getting a reservation in advance!

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.

This was a great experience. We went for an anniversary lunch and the food was amazing. Fish was…read morefresh. They said the fish is imported weekly from Japan and the two more local fish were sockeye salmon from Vancouver and King salmon from Alaska. My favorite was the shrimp dish! I also loved the noodles. The salmon was so fresh and it melts in your mouth!

After having several fine sushi spots in Vancouver, I thought I'd try this one and happy I did…read more Unique. I tried the aburi oshi, pressed, seared fish. The pressing made it seem almost like a combo of the fish. I tried the sampler, each one had a different seasoning on it. I really liked the salmon with a jalapeno on top. The mackerel was pretty good, but I think "fishier' than raw mackerel, the sauce was thicker than I expected. I enjoyed the shrimp too. It almost didn't look like shrimp, but tasted like it. I liked the lemon/lime on it a ton. Sat at the bar, big bar, was away from the view, but the server was super friendly.

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!

Went on a Saturday night around 8:10pm and got told they would call us by 9pm if a spot opened up…read more They were very clear about the fact that last call is shortly after 9 so we might not be able to get a table in time. I appreciated this and would much prefer this over expecting to have a table than being disappointed. We got lucky though and were able to get seated right around 9. Service was very prompt and we were able to order, eat, and get out of the restaurant pretty quickly. Overall great experience even though I didn't absolutely love everything we ordered House roll: 3/5 this was ok. It sounded good initially but I think there was just too much going on Spicy chopped scallop roll: 4/5 presentation wasn't the best but it still tasted good Red dynamite roll: 5/5 their most popular roll for good reason. I would def recommend this one Salmon and tuna nigiri: 5/5 I liked both a lot and this perfectly scratched the itch for my sushi craving

My friend wanted to try this place, so we decided to give it a try. We arrived around 5:45pm, and…read morewere told there would be about a 90 min wait and they would contact us when our table is ready. It ended up being closer to 60 min. The place is not big. I counted maybe 36 seats. The interior is nice but generic enough to be just about any type of restaurant. The menu accessed via QR code. I ended up trying the following: - Assorted Tempura: Good. Light batter, but slightly overbrowned. - Miso Black Cod: Good. More elaborate presentation than most, but very small piece. - Salmon Belly Sashimi: Very good. Fresh and delicious. - Tom Special Roll Tray: Very good. A great way to sample all the different roll, all which are very good. I thought it was reasonably priced and could adequately feed 4 people. Service was very good. There are a LOT of staff, so we were constantly being checked on to make sure we were happy and got anything we needed. Overall a good meal. It doesn't classify as the best sushi in Vancouver, but I can see the quality-value ratio might be the best in the city. All the food was quite good and certainly not overpriced. I imagine the high staff count was due to the overwhelming amount of takeout orders. I would return.

For all the possible menu items to be my favourite, I love more of the classic and Supreme Rolls…read moregive you double the sushi flavor in a roll. Their basic rolls are super fresh and tasty, I've consistently h as d good quality. The mentaiko yaki udon is a light but filling starch dish. This is important because you'll want to order a lot of sushi because it's delicious! Some of the appetizers I haven't tried but so far I like their oysters, truffle fries and takoyaki, all of which are available on happy hour from 4.30-6.30 pm. Service can be hit or miss, sometimes they are super attentive and sometimes it takes a while to wave someone over because they do get busy. But the Friday night manager is really cool, always says hi to our group and is very kind! Restaurant feels like a private sushi bar with good music and drinks. The only note is that some booths require shoes off. Overall a great spot!

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.

I visited this place a few days ago during a busy time. There were quite a few people waiting, and…read morethe weather was cold. I completely understand that the space inside is limited, and waiting can be unavoidable. What made the experience less comfortable was not the wait itself, but the way it was communicated. Being asked to wait outside felt a bit cold and impersonal. In situations like this, a more friendly explanation, a small sign at the door, or even a simple system that lets customers know when to come back could make the wait feel much more considerate and human. Running a small restaurant is not easy, especially in today's economic climate. I truly believe that with a warmer, more customer-oriented approach, this place could do very well. This review is meant as a gentle suggestion, and I hope it's taken in that spirit.

Marulilu cafe is a super small dining area but the result is a cozy and intimate atmosphere. I…read morewould love to bring back friends here for a casual spot that encourages discussion. The staff were very friendly. And about the food... it's good. The garlic omurice we had brought back memories of Japan. The breakfast set had smaller portions but that's actually what a real Japanese breakfast was, small portions. So I really enjoyed it. I'm definitely coming back.

saku was an incredible experience while visiting vancouver! the waiter was attentive and was very…read morehelpful in explaining what makes saku special. the curry was incredible and delicious, wishing that vancouver was closer to enjoy this again! the atmosphere was quite nice as well, casual but also very nice. would recommend!!

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 dropped into Minami for happy hour and were seated immediately…read more We ordered from the happy hour menu for a quick snack before dinner plans: Brussels sprouts were the surprise standout: crisped edges, a nice caramelized finish, and enough seasoning to keep each bite interesting. The oshi sampler (their signature pressed sushi) looked tidy and well-composed, and the textures were clean, though the flavors didn't quite pop the way I'd hoped. The roll we ordered was fine, nothing to write home about. Happy hour pricing makes this an accessible way to try Minami's menu. That said, I left feeling like I'd rather spend more for items not on the happy hour menu.

Mixed bag. Some dishes like the Hamachi Crudo was quite good. So was the chicken & foie gras gyoza…read morewhich was an interesting take. However, everything else was not great. The wagyu carpaccio had so much sauce and stuff that you couldn't taste the meat anymore. The tuna had a very "fishy" taste, the kind you get when you've left it out too long and it's not fresh. Dessert was average though the ice cream & sorbet were very good, with nice flavours. Service was also mixed. Not bad but also could definitely have been better. The server we had was difficult to get his attention when needed. Restaurant itself is nicely decorated, but gets quite noisy when full.