Real Japanese chef with fresh seasonal seafood from Japan Small & cozy Japanese dining restaurant read more

We came here for dinner with a reservation. We got the chicken meatball hot pot ($19.00), corn tempura ($10.00), Unagi Omelet ($18.00), Hotate Nigiri ($8.00 for 2), 2 blue fin fatty nigiri ($18.00), 2 blue fin nigiri ($13.00) and 2 sakes. The corn tempura was my least favourite out of everything. They fry it with the corn on the cob which makes it really hard to eat. The corn was also not sweet enough. The chicken meatball hot pot is pretty spicy because of the pepper but I love the cabbage and clear noodles. The chicken meatballs were really soft and delicious. The scallop nigiri was absolutely delicious. It was sweet and succulent. The fatty blue fin nigiri was melt in your mouth delicious. I prefer it to the blue fin nigiri but of course it's also more than double the price. The unagi omelet was really soft and had quite a bit of unagi in it but I wouldn't order this again. This little sushi store at the corner of 4th and alma is like a small piece of Japan. The owners are Japanese and mostly regulars come here. I love their sushi and would come back for it. read more

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If you're coming here I wouldn't recommend getting "typical" rolls (e.g. California). This place is authentic, but definitely on the pricier side (60$ for assorted sashimi "for 2 people" according to the menu but let's be real that's more like enough for 1). However their fish is incredible. I actually discovered one of my new favourite fishes thanks to this place (Amberjack-if they have it pls give it a try, especially if you're a fan of Yellowtail). Personally I think this place may be better than Miku/Minami in terms of raw fish, so if you're looking to celebrate a special occasion and like it raw (;) give this place a try, but be warned of their pricing. read more

Yuji's From Japan - Assorted Sashimi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I've been wanting to try Yuji's From Japan (note: no relation to Sushi by Yuji's) since last year when I tried to and they were closed for the day. Well, finally made it back out that way. We dropped in on a Tuesday evening (around 6:15pm) and were able to get a table with no reservations. There was only one couple at the sushi bar but it slowly got busier. The inside is very quaint and homey. Love how the sushi bar is right in the middle of things. It's small; I counted 20 seats (not including the private room). Service is excellent although it was a bit hard to understand what some of the dishes were. - Omakase ($40.00) - we decided to get the omakase for 1 person but shared. It comes with six mini appetizers, 5 pieces of nigiri, miso soup and dessert. The appetizers were small but a nice way to sample things. Dessert was either vanilla or black sesame mochi; we went the latter. - Sashimi omakase ($30.00 for 2) - you get 6 types of sashimi. Again, really small pieces. YFJ is a quality sushi spot. I just don't know if it's worth the price point. Portions are small and you won't get full eating just sushi/sashimi. read more

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We dig both the traditional exterior and interior decor which instantly hyped up our expectations that were ultimately somewhat met . Sort of . $40 for a chef's selection sashimi for 2 is totally reasonable but the fish were sliced way too thin ( check pic ) . I don't wanna say stingy but that's exactly what i was thinking . The assorted tempura however was solid and so was the chicken karaage , which was surprisingly chunky . The A/C was on only intermittently on a hot summer day so that was kinda annoying . Oh and I absolutely hate finding fish scales on my sashimi ! Even though both Yuji and Yoshi are " from Japan " think I might wanna spend more time with the latter : P read more

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By far one of the best Japanese restaurants I've been to in this city. The staff are extremely friendly and if that wasn't enough, the food was perfect. Can't recommend this place enough!! read more

Amazing food and service. One of the best Japanese meal in the city. Highly recommend Yuji's.

Yet another small family run Authentic Japanese Sushi Restaurant that is serious about what they do and do it with a heart! The atmosphere is homily and very friendly! It's great for a small party of 4 or if you come by yourself they will still offer you with great hospitality. Food is the soul of this restaurant and the Chef puts in 200% as you can feel his care in the preparation of each item, sushi rice was done just right without being too soft or too hard where they fall apart, the seasoning was also perfect with the right amount of sushi vinegar. I love that the rice and fish ratio is done perfectly. Hot kitchen items are outstanding as well, especially the Tempura and the Grilled items. I will be back for sure to taste more of their items! read more

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Ridiculously expensive! $9 and $10 for standard take-out rolls of mediocre quality. We regret ever ordering from here and only did because it was Tuesday and our beloved Irori (on the opposite corner was closed. Bug mistake! We should have foregone the sushi for another day when we could have had the far superior and much less expensive Irori sushi. We ordered avocado roll, California roll, tempura yam roll and either agedashi tofu or veggie tempura (cannot recall which). Avocado roll was bland but ok, California roll pretty tasteless (and was left uneaten) and the yam roll was a disaster. Hard white Japanese yam, seemingly uncooked, and inedible. For this fat letdown I paid over $40! What a waste! We will stick with Irori and their beautifully made, delicious and much less expensive Japanese delights. read more

OMG this is the best omakase I've ever had! My husband and I were so impressed by Yuji's because it is no doubt authentic Japanese sushi and cuisine. We were thankful that we were able to get omakase even though we didn't have a reservation. (FYI every restaurant in Vancouver requires 24 hour in advance reservation for omakase regardless of the day of the week). I can't even begin to describe all of the items I had tasted because there were seriously so many courses (6 in total). Also, the first course itself was 6 different appetizers in itself and beautifully displayed. Yuji's will be one of those restaurants I will dream about going back to. Until next time I'm in Vancouver! read more

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Their omakase is 80$ but if you want to treat yourself, this is the place to do it. Within the 6 courses + dessert and miso served, you will get the whole spectrum from steamed, to pickled, to fried, to raw. By the end of the meal I was bursting at the seams, but in the most satisfying way possible - definitely a must try at least once! read more

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Yujis become one of my favorite Japanese retro in Vancouver. We really enjoyed authentically Japanese dining experience with fresh and delicious food. I returned 2 times before I wrote this review. Sweet potatoes tempura sticks - Thumbs up! It's so crispy but not too greasy! Plus, they came with 3 different sauces. Sashimi was good but not outstanding. If you're lucky, they might have some fresh fish that air shipped from Japan. Nigiri - Ika was fresh coz not sticky taste but not the best I had. Saba was a bit fishy and salty but it's the saba taste I liked. Wagyu beef sushi was great. It's fatty, soft and smooth. For such reasonable price with good quality of food. I would recommend to Yelp's friend who like Japanese food. read more

I have been going to this restaurant for a couple of years and they are consistently good. My personal favorites are beef tongue and seafood kakiage. Love their assorted sashimi. Always fresh. Will be back the to dine in AGAIN read more

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We booked a hotel after made a reservation for Yuji's because we really enjoyed their meal last year. So we were so excited to visit Vancouver again. We had omakase course meal+. Each dishes were delicious and nice presentation. Mix with traditional Japanese cuisines and new creations. First large plate had 6 small dishes on it. Mostly veggies. Beautiful and great for appetizer. I have never tried Breaded and deep fried daikon radish. Wow. Crispy and juicy! Daikon radish was braised with soy sauce base broth. That made it enough flavor. Sashimi dish comes with 3 kinds. Scallops, amberjack and squid. Amberjack has dried soy sauce flakes, scallops are seared, squid was sliced thinly and tiny like an angel hair pasta and served with Umami dashi broth. We really enjoyed all of them with good Sake that was recommended by our server. Servers also very friendly and a We had tempura, beef tongue, 5 kinds of nigiri sushi, chawanmushi steamed egg custard ( it's savory), and desserts. All of them were perfect. Can't wait next visit. read more

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This sushi place is one of those smaller places but has makes up in quality. I would say it's similar to Tetsu on Denman which I also rank 5 star. Really fresh and very tasty. Pretty good pricing for the quality they deliver. Been here about 3-4 times and will definately be coming back. They have one of the best chu - toro and never disappointed with quality of the fish ! Really recommend this place for sushiholics :) read more

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Finally got a chance to try Yuji's after being long time customers at his previous location on 4th. The new location is easy to find on Alma and 4th with a little black awning right outside Jericho village complex with lots of free parking in the area. They were offering 2 set menu options, one for $30 (included sushi only) and one for $50. We opted for the $50 as we were celebrating a special occasion and it was a great selection with a LOT of food (see pics as it's easier than describing!). I can't even name everything that was included... the first course alone had 6 different items in it. If you are hungry and want a huge variety, this is great! The restaurant itself is quite small. We counted 22 seats plus the extra room which they mention can seat another 6-8 people. What we like about Yuji's is that you don't get your 'typical' Japanese food, there's some creativity without being too outside the box and everything tasted super fresh! read more

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Yeah! Yuji's Japanese Tapas is back! Great tasting Japanese tapas and sushi. This location is new and fresh looking with a great ambience. The service was excellent. We tried three things off the fresh list and all were great! I also enjoyed the salted chicken, the famous tempura yam sticks. The spicy tuna roll is likely the best in town. Sashimi is amazing. They also have a great tasting rice beer from Japan I never tasted before. Very good. read more

Yuji's From Japan - The famous Yuji's Lantern shining bright again. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Has there ever been a restaurant that you've been to, that the moment you step through the door, something magical was about to unfold? Yuji's is one such restuarant. I am unsure about the history behind this restaurant, other than it being relocated a couple of times. Yuji's is a small restaurant tucked away in a corner beside a bus stop, the only feature that tells you a restaurant is here is a white paper lantern and a sign that says Yuji's. When you walk through the door, you are greet with Yuji standing at the sushi bar, he is the only one at that station. There are not many tables available, maybe enough to count with your fingers. They have a set regular menu aswell as a daily menu which changes. The special fish in the menu are all sourced from japan, along with the wagyu beef used in the specials. My friend and I, not knowing what to expect, ordered a plethora of items, usual fare and unusual. For an added twist, we let Yuji handle our sashimi via omakase. the sashimi was very tender and the pieces were the perfect size. The omakase usually takes ingredients from the daily menu, all the fish are imported from japan, other than salmon. The sushi nigiri and rolls were very good, perfect size and decently priced per pcs. While the sushi may not be the most exciting part of the menu, it is worth adventuring into if that is your thing. The daily special for the wagyu was a ground wagyu croquette, which was super moist and crispy. One of the best croquettes i have ever had, even those in japan, and best of all, it was affordable. The superstar dish of the night had to be the shio-koji chicken. Shio-koji is a salt-mould bacterial mixture that is spread across the perfectly cooked pan fried chicken. The sauce mixture is supposed to bring out the umami of the food and boy does it. It has a distinct flavour, but it was perfectly edible and makes you want more. For us both, who are culinary professionals, still praise yuji's chicken as the prime example of the perfect cook and moistness. To describe Yuji's, would be an oasis in a desert. A diamond in the rough. And one that certainly deserves praise and future visits. A perfect Five, out of Five. read more

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too much overpriced and not even delicious, fish and chips for 25 dollars with 4 pieces of chicken nuggets size halibut fish fried very dry. Will never come again. read more

Very authentic Japanese food! The fish was amazingly fresh! We tried a few different dishes and every dish was very fresh and well balanced in flavor. The service was great, we were greeted very quickly when we got in and the first question we were asked was "do you have a reservation" - my friend did make a reservation, and with their size I would suggest making a reservation before going! We ordered the yam fries those were good, they weren't overly oily, and tasted great even without their dipping sauces. Their vegetables sukiyaki was very flavorful, but for me it was on the salty end but friends enjoyed it! The assortment sashmi was worth it for it's freshness. We didn't order any drinks but they sure do have an extensive drink menu - so it's a great place drinks and tapas. From seeing their menu they serve omakase sushi experience and from the price it seems very reasonable! I would definitely go back to try. The environment is very relaxed and it's a great place to just sit back relax and to able to enjoy your meal! They also have ample parking so funny need to worry about searching for a spot on the streets! read more

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I really enjoy this local sushi spot. Very small casual and understated but the freshest seafood and Chef Yuji behind the sushi bar. There some really delicious cooked items like curry calamari that I loved!!! read more

Great quality food, but a bit pricey if you want a full meal. Beer is fairly priced. Amazing decor. Would recommend for special occasions. Recommend the sashimi, nigiri, and yam fries. read more

The food here is good. If you are tired of same old typical Japanese food like teriyaki and tempura, this place can offer you more creative dishes prepared by real Japanese chefs unlike most other Japanese restaurant in the city. I recommend trying omakase. Everything is freshly made and their fish quality is good. The only thing is that you should make sure the place is open. Occasionally they are closed when you expect them to be open. read more

WARNING: the WORST omakase in Vancouver. I know, pretty harsh, right? But I'm being very honest here. First course arrived in a spherical 2-tiered metal server which appeared impressive until we realized the food was hidden in the shadows. We pulled out the 6 mini dishes before eating. COURSE 1: Fried daikon - okay, if you like daikon. Fried squash and piece of mushroom - half cooked. hard. mushroom had no taste. Fried ? roll with fried sweet potato - Um... ew. We're not even sure what this was. When I took a bite some sort of green came out and the roll had a slightly gross texture. Sweet potato was good though. Radish wrapped salmon and cream cheese - radish was unpleasantly overpowering. Greens - tasted cold and fresh but the wasabi sauce was a no for me. Uni tofu - finally! This one was decent. COURSE 2: Overdressed sashimi. The best part of sashimi is experiencing the natural flavours of the fish. Our server advised against using soy sauce because the pieces have already been seasoned. In this case, it was so poorly seasoned that none of us could taste the fish... The worst one was the heavily sesame crusted tuna with cranberry jelly and citrus paste. COURSE 3: Sablefish! I LOVE sablefish! It was a tiny piece but I was excited to see this sitting in front of me. I saved this for after the chicken because... why am I getting chicken in my omakase again?? I was surprised but the chicken looked juicy so I ate it expectantly. Chicken is usually good regardless. I was wrong. What made me almost want to cry was how bad the sablefish was. I mean, it's SABLEFISH. It's supposed to be flavourful and tender with crispy skin! But no, it was not. What a waste of premium fish. COURSE 4: Assorted tempura. Sigh. All you can eat places have better tempura than this. COURSE 5: Egg tofu custard. It wasn't bad. It wasn't good either. COURSE 6: Nigiri and miso soup. Not only was this ungracefully served in some cheap-looking plastic tray (nigiri also rolled off while the server set it down), it did not taste good. Some pieces had way too much wasabi underneath, it smelled fishy, the rice was thin and a little hard, and the sashimi was not fresh at all. They cut up hard, spongey hotpot tofu for their salty soup. DESSERT: Soy maple panna cotta. Not sure what kind of maple they used but it was a tad too sweet. After pouring some of it out, the panna cotta was good. I'd eat it again. Overall, the restaurant's vibe, service and food itself had no finesse or flavour. We did not feel welcomed and the entire experience lacked culture and energy. This was $80+tax and tip per person. I can't believe such lazy, uninspired Japanese food exists here in Foodcouver. I do not recommend Yuji's and I'm bewildered by the 3+ star reviews. 0/5 from all of us. I usually give places 3 tries before making a judgement call... not this time. If you're looking for an inspired, authentic, and cultural experience, I recommend Octopus Garden or even Masayoshi. Not this dark alley. read more

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So this place just knocks it out of the park. First off, this place is tiny, so I suggest making a reservation. We were there for an 8pm reservations, and the place was packed. When we left at 9, the place was still packed and more people were still coming in. There wasn't a single thing that was bad about this meal. The grilled beef tongue was thinly sliced, perfectly flavoured and as tender as I think you can get tongue to be. The shio-koji marinated grill chicken is soo well done. It's got great grilled flavour but still unbelievably juicy. The assorted sashimi platter was some the best fish I've had in the city; you don't need the wasabi or soy sauce with it at all. We also had a couple pieces of uni that came with a small dollop of wasabi on top. As I've been told, that's the proper way to do it. Everything was washed down with a bottle of locally brewed junmai nigori sake. I can't say enough good things about our meal there. This has to be one of the best restaurrants in Vancouver. read more

The sushi here is excellent. However, the service was really lacking in my experience. I got here at 6:15-6:30, and started ordering dishes with a warning to the kitchen that we needed to go by 7:30 for a play. Sushi stated coming out almost instantaneously (a plus since the restaurant was not crowded yet - man, so many reservations though! Get reservations if you come) and the fish was delectable. We sticked with all daily specials - bluefin tuna (remarkably meaty without having any trace of veininess which a lesser sushi chef would leave), filefish (our favorite - the same coloring as flounder or other white-fleshed fish, it was amazingly light with a bit of a sweet flavor that was a pleasant surprise), grunt (deeper, almost snapper-colored, but very lush), and young yellowtail (much lighter than hamachi with the same beautiful sea flavor). The salad nori rolls were excellent as well - fresh crab with zucchini, cucumber and the like was very tasty. However, we had ordered a wagyu steak, and they had only one available when we came. We ordered it medium rare and the woman came out to apologize since she overcooked it "slightly"... it was well. Seriously? A steak that is $30+ was severely overcooked to our specifications, so this is already a significant disappointment. Then there was the fact that we ordered tempura items from the kitchen, the gobo roots (which were excellent, and quite sweet!), but we had to remind them that we'd ordered it in order for it to come out. Then we also ordered at that same time tempura prawns in prawn chips, which we ordered at 7 and it didn't even come out by the time we left, which ended up being 7:40 because of how late items came out! The steak chef came to "apologize" by giving us green tea ice cream. Great, a real apology of a size of ice cream that was the size of 3 taster spoons from a gelateria. The ice cream was very good and had the firmness of an in-house made ice-cream. Overall, the food is excellent but every facet of service that wasn't Yuji was terribly lacking. The kitchen was beyond abysmal for responding on time on TWO instances, they tried to make up for their shortcomings with a gesture that looked like an afterthought (and a cheap afterthought at that), AND they severely overcooked one of the most expensive items they carry. For $130 for two people before alcohol, this place was absolutely not worth it given this experience. I was torn because on the food side it gets five stars, but for everything else it gets about a -1. So it averages out to two. read more

1. appetizers - 2. yakimono - grilled sablefish and chicken karaage 3. agemono - Deep fried vegetable tempuras. It had 1 prawn with cheap vegetables (peppers, beans, 4. mushimono - chawanmushi. Smooth with decent amount of dash. There was 1 prawn and 1 scallop in the steamed egg. 5. sushi - 6 pieces of sushi. I think this is the smallest piece of sushi I've seen in Vancouver. They were shorter than my fingers. Sashimi were fresh but still nothing outstanding. Beware that they came with wasabi already. 6. dessert - egg custard with whipping cream. All of us found it too sweet. I like it the best out of the 3 egg dishes. I would prefer if there was little or no syrup. It might be a better idea if the syrup was on the side. Baked Eggplant with Mozzarella Cheese $7.5 4/5 - My favourite of the night. It might be a better idea ordering from the menu if I had to come back. The eggplant was perfect based. I would prefer if the miso paste was watered down and poured over the eggplant. The paste made the top bottom side of the eggplant too salty. Service 2/5 - We were left in one of the private rooms. Our server rarely came back to check on us unless she was dropping something off. Her English was not really good. She forgot that we asked her to bring us a pot of tea. She also had trouble explaining the dishes. Food was just okay and nothing was outstanding. With $50 and not being completely full, I would prefer going to Octopus Garden which is within the price range. read more

The best sushi I've had in Vancouver! Being Japanese I am particular about sushi and this place never disappoint me! Always great customer service and beautiful foods. Will definitely come back! read more

Yuji's! Get on it, Kits friends! I don't know how I've missed this gem for so long. We originally planned on going to the slightly more popular Irori Sushi across the street but it was closed and as much as I love that place, I'm super happy we ventured over to Yuji's instead. The prices are damn right (we got two rolls, two miso soups, and spinach gomae for under 20 bucks) and their service was beautifully speedy. They were also super accommodating when we walked in at around 9:30pm. The hours on their door just said "until late" so we weren't sure if they would serve us because there was only one couple left but they gave us a warm greeting and made us feel super welcomed indeed. Some highlights: The Salmon and Tuna Wasabi Tempura is one of the best gastronomical surprises I've had in a while. They take a couple salmon and tuna rolls, deep fry them, and then serve 'em up on top of this wasabi-fused sauce. Verdict: crazy delicious. So pretty much this dish reinforces the fact that everything is better deep fried... The Spicy Tuna Roll had a nice little twist with a slice of avocado offsetting the zing of spicy tuna. The atmosphere is quaint and cozy, all while feeling very authentically Japanese. Overall, this is a lovely spot for late night sushi and will definitely give you a great bang for yo buck. read more

My favourite traditional sushi place. So authentic and so fresh. Service is great. The restaurant is pretty small so make reso. Omakase! read more

We were regulars of Yuji's when he had his location on 4th Ave. So happy that he is back now with his new location on Alma St. Had a fantastic meal there last night. -authentic -very fresh -excellent service -good selection of sake too -be sure to make reservations as does get busy there read more

Unlike other izakaya restaurants in Vancouver, this place is rather drab and dour. We were not impressed by any of the dishes we had for dinner besides the sashimi. The seafood karaage had little seafood taste but a big chunk of dough, which ironically was the only filling dish. The vegetable sukiyaki soup is unbearably sweet. Overall, not a good dining experience. read more

Had chance to visit here while in Vancouver. Very authentic Japanese food. Had the 2 set menu which had a lot of interesting dishes. Overall everything was very tasty and fresh. The only downside is that the portions aren't that large, so you'll need to order quite a bit - but it is completely the same portion size as you'd get in Japan. Recommend for those who love authentic Japanese. read more

There's so much sushi in Vancouver. Most of it is at least half-decent, but few places stand out. Yuji's stands out. For just a dollar or two more than your standard bargain sushi joint, the fish here is so much tastier, the rice is fresher and better-seasoned, the appetizers are better-made -- really, everything's better. The staff are incredibly kind and polite. Altogether, this place is just a class act. It's busy, so make a reservation if you can. They sometimes do takeout, but stop doing take-out orders if the restaurant is full. Even if they have room to make take-out, it'll usually take a bit longer than at the bargain place down the street. Wait. It's worth it. read more

In the couple of times I have visited Yuji's, I have had a great dining experience. I really enjoyed the nigiri which had a great balance between fish and rice. The rice seasoning was also done very well, with just the right amount of vinegar and sweetness. I also recommend the meatball hotpot dish, with a light soup and packed with vegetables and noodles. I hope to be continually impressed by Yuji's and will definitely be going again! read more

Yoji is the kind of sushi place that delivers authenticity and tradition of sushi to a city that has a great sushi craze but lacks athenticity. Fish quality, texture of the rice and the little yoji twists on the sushis is just sufficient to excite your palate. read more

Great experience, amazing appetizers, good food and lovely staff. Definitely recommend getting the Omakase.

So happy this place opened back up in another location! Amazing sushi and great Japanese tapas. In my top 5 for sushi in Vancity.

Get ready Vancouver - Yuji is back and that means the best, freshest, most innovative sushi in the city - bar none - is here once again! It's been two LONG years since high rents on West 4th and travel saw him closing up our beloved sushi spot. But now he's opened a gorgeous little space on Alma and we can all enjoy having him here again. Try anything on the fresh sheet, the salmon sashimi, the black and white tofu (a personal fave) and the norimaki salad roll (a beautiful roll sans rice!). Better than anything you will pay at some of the well-known, high-end sushi places in Van, you will be coming back again and again. Welcome home Yuji! read more

For sushi nerds, this place is a must. The service was lovely. Prompt, sweet and both people answered a few questions we had and also made suggestions. They were also quite funny! The room is small and charming. It was full of regulars, including two couples who knew each other from regularly sitting at Yuji's bar. So sweet. The sea urchin and ikura here is off the charts and the various types of nigiri are incredible and expertly cut (hamachi, blue fin, toro...a wonderful selection). Also: we think it had the best rice in Vancouver - we are talkin' better than Tojo's. The tuna tataki and tuna & avocado crepe dishes were showstoppers. The soft John Lennon in the background was bang on - a little something extra that was "just right" and made us smile. It was a real treat coming here. I am dreaming about our next visit! read more