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    4.5 (28 reviews)
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    Josephine M.

    My husband stumbled across this restaurant recently when he was with some out of town relatives. He said they'd been at Granville Island earlier in the day, and he just did a Google Maps search of nearby restaurants. When he found this one and read the menu, it ticked all the boxes he needed. (Some people wanted cooked food, some people wanted raw sashimi...etc.). So they tried it out and then he raved about it when he came home. So my daughter and I got to try it out with him, and I do think it was an excellent recommendation. The food was soo good here! They have these "Mahawk" dishes were are basically Katsu dishes. He likes the Chick-Mahawk which is chicken. Happily, they have a vegetarian Tofu Mahawk that I could order. Our daughter ordered a Dynamite roll and we all shared a Crispy Unagi Futomaki. Wow! They aren't kidding when they say it's crispy. My only complaint is that you have to order the Crispy Unagi Futomaki in order to eat the crispy unagi. I had not issues with the Futomaki but...the crispy unagi part is the star of the dish, and as we had sooo much food to eat already from our Mahawk dishes...it really would have been nice to be able to order the Crispy Unagi on its own, without the Futomaki roll added to it. Our Mahawk dishes were so big, plus they came with rice and mashed potatoes. So when you add the Futomaki roll on top of all that...uggghhh, sooo full! Too much rice! Only so much rice the tummy can take! The Mahawk dishes were very crispy too. I absolutely loved my Tofu Mahawk. No need to line up at Katsu San or Saku for a good Katsu meal. This place is much easier to get into, the food is just as good...maybe even better, and there's more variety on the menu. You're not limited to Katsu style Mahawk dishes. You can order Futomaki rolls, Sushi, Donburi, noodles...etc. The only thing they don't have at this place, which our daughter might have very much appreciated is an equivalent to Cheese Katsu. Right now, her favorite place for Cheese Katsu is Saku. If this place had some kind of Cheese Mahawk dish, this place might become her new favorite for Cheese Katsu! We were sooo full when we left this restaurant. And we didn't even finish half our food. Came home with plenty of leftovers which was great, cuz it meant no having to cook dinner the following night!

    Crispy Unagi Futomaki (one whole eel-really!), Mentaiko Cream Pasta (if you like peppery tasty)
    Cathy K.

    Full of surprises: Appears small from the outside but has a spacious and clean dining area. Attentive servers. A modern twist to Japanese cuisine. Big-portioned, simply-tasty foods. Crispy unagi futomaki is a must-try! Can't wait to try sukiyaki next time we visit~

    Spicy salmon roll and avocado roll
    Feifei R.

    Very busy place for lunch, great service! I had a very quick lunch here, ordered the spicy salmon roll and avocado roll. Food was good, flavourful. Prices are really good. I told the server that we will only have half an hour so she also helped to rush the order. Much appreciated.

    Domahawk
    Celina L.

    Clean bright space, great service! HUGE portions, these are definitely meant for sharing. Highly recommend the domahawk and the crispy unagi futomaki. This was more than enough for my bf and I who have big appetites!

    Chili noodles with clams
    Deb C.

    Really nice welcome when I first arrived. No reservation. Got there a few minutes before my friend and they weren't crowded. Told the man who seated me about my friend arriving shortly and he said, "No problem, take your time!" We shared the crispy unagi futomaki and the chili noodles with clams. Both were great. Really enjoyed the unagi as other Yelpers have reviewed. It was indeed tasty and melt-in-your-mouth. We were able to split the bill between our two credit cards without any trouble. My allergies were taken seriously (asked for no dairy in the cream sauce and it turns out that it's just mayonnaise in the clam chili noodles). Would return if in the area!

    Bikki W.

    Yume Dining This hidden gem is in the Olympic Village, Vancouver. It's a comfort chill Japanese restaurant. They have varieties of appetizers, rolls, sashimi, donburi, sukiyaki and pasta. We have tried ... 1. Crisp Unagi Futomaki which comes with a deep fried large Unagi on top of the 10 pieces Futomaki. The Unagi was melted in our mouth .. deep fried crispy battered with umami soft fish meat inside. 2. Assorted Sashimi 18 pieces which comes with Tuna, Salmon, Smoked Salmon, Shrimps , Scollaps, and Toro. Everything is fresh and umami. The wasabi is real authentic fresh made too. 3. Sake Icecream The icecream has a light sake flavored. The texture is like a sorbet. Taste: 4/5 #cameraeatfirst #vancityeat #japanesefood #sashimi #futomaki #unagi #sakeicecream #japanese #dinner #vancouver #vancouverfoodie #olympicvillage #canada

    12th day of christmas
    Nat L.

    i spent a relaxing sunday afternoon, around 12:30 pm, catching up with a friend at yume dining, located at 410 west 2nd avenue near olympic village. my friend called ahead to confirm they were open. they assured us it wasn't busy, so no reservations were needed. the restaurant is 'L' shaped and clean, though i wished the tables were spaced a bit further apart. the venue was tastefully decorated with touches of festive christmas decor, still up on the twelfth day of christmas. with the rush and blur of the holidays behind us, it felt like a guilty pleasure to sit back, relax, and enjoy our conversation. one half of the dining room was full and there was a steady flow of diners coming through. the menu was fun to explore, and after some deliberation, we decided to share the winter special, snowy pasta and two futomakis. the snowy pasta was the highlight, garlicky, rich, and creamy pesto topped with a scoop of mashed potatoes for texture and freshly grated parmesan. the presentation was deliberate and playful, with a festive santa pick perched on top of the "snowball" mashed potatoes. it was absolutely delicious and easily the star of the meal. the futomakis were generous and filling: vege futomaki: avocado, kanpyo, sautéed carrot, radish, cucumber, pickled radish, green mix, and house made salad dressing unagi futomaki: grilled unagi, kanpyo, sautéed carrot, cucumber, pickled radish, tamago, and unagi sauce both servers struck the perfect balance of being unobtrusive yet attentive. they ensured our tea cups were topped up repeatedly without interrupting our conversation, quietly checking in and anticipating our needs without hovering. we lingered for about two hours, deep in conversation, and never felt rushed. by the time we wrapped up, we may have been the last diners in our section, though there were still patrons seated in the other part of the restaurant. yume dining was the perfect spot to enjoy a leisurely meal and catch up with a friend. the creamy pasta alone is worth returning for, and the festive atmosphere made it feel even more special. unfortunately, they didn't have any sake ice cream available today. this would be a great place for a large group, giving everyone the chance to sample more of the menu. they do serve alcohol, though i'm not sure if they have happy hour.

    Flower Sukiyaki
    John C.

    I don't remember how I found out about this place - possibly Instagram or Daily Hive Vancouver. In either case, I went there with a friend. The space was formerly occupied by a De Dutch, and the layout looks hasn't changed. The space is very minimalist. We decided to try the following: - Spicy Salmon Futomaki - Good. A large serving, so not sure if I could have finished it myself. - Flower Sukiyaki - Good. Nicely presented, it's quite huge, and needs to be shared. Service was good for a quick lunch. For a soft open, I was happy. I was satisfied with my food, service was appropriate for a quick lunch, and I didn't feel it was overly expensive.

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    Priscilla N.

    VERY GOOD! I found out about this place through TikTok and was amazed by the presentation. I decided to visit and had a great experience. Upon walking into the restaurant, there's a little Japanese zen garden that is very aesthetic--perfect for pictures! The employees were really nice and gave us recommendations. We chose the spicy tuna futomaki and the cold soba noodles. They also provided us with either water or tea. The cold soba noodles paired really well with the spicy tuna futomaki. Each dish was great for sharing, and the futomaki was very satisfying for two people. I would definitely come back again! As for parking, there is street parking on the same side as the restaurant. Overall, everything was amazing, from the service to the food. It's perfect for lunch, dinner, or a group meal. They even have a section of the restaurant for large groups! Rating: * 4/5 Cold Soba: Definitely refreshing and perfect if you're getting anything hot or spicy to refresh your tastebuds. * 3/5 Spicy Tuna Futomaki: The portions are generous, with pieces of tuna on top and slices of cucumber. It has a hint of spiciness, and I would say it's alright in terms of taste. I would definitely want to try the other futomaki options.

    Spicy Salmon Futomaki
    Dan L.

    The "special" futomaki are a reasonable deal for the money given the neighbourhood. $21.50 for something large enough that you can split if you're not hungry, so $10.75 + tax and tip for a small meal? Not bad. The quality of the sashimi on the special futomaki isn't amazing and the quantity isn't that large (it's mostly rice and veggies) but, for the money, I don't think there's much to complain about.

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    Robin L.

    Yume is a new joint that just started up a month ago. The place is unassuming and rather casual - which isn't a bad thing at all. Service was great, staff were super friendly and extremely attentive. Only thing was it was rather hard to get the bill at the end. It seemed as if everyone went on break at the same time. The food, ultimately, was pleasant. Although they do boast giant futomaki and giant Katsu tomahawks, the food was unfortunately rather bland. Nothing particularly stood out, apart from massive portions, but was nevertheless enjoyable. Prices were also very competitive. Definitely will be back to try their other options on the menu, but this may be a staple for this neighborhood, hopefully to stay for a while!

    Audrey T.

    Great experience at Yume. Stopped by for dinner and got the crispy unagi futomaki and mentaiko pasta. I loved the crispy unagi - great light batter and the scissors was useful in cutting it up to manageable pieces. The pasta was tasty too - loved the garlic taste with the mentaiko. Well portioned. Restaurant was spacious and dimly lit for dinner. Service was attentive and tea was refilled several times.

    Che's Special Assorted Sashimi 18 pcs
    Stephen C.

    First time here for a party of 5 for birthday dinner. Reservations made ahead and glad we did as it was busy. Saw this on Instagram - looked good and wanted to try. Street meter parking in front and around the area. Outside looks small but once inside, lots of tables and spacious. Person helping us was available when needed but had to request for service when needed but understand as it was busy for what looks to like 2-3 people providing service to people seated. Should have more available on weekend if busy. Some on waitlist outside as we were dining until we left. Food is was delicious and everyone enjoyed it. The drinks though were disappointing with no taste of alcohol for a highball and mainly very sweet. Had the following - * Highball (Grapefruit, Yuzu, Green Grape) Beef Tataki * Donmahawk * Chef's Special Assorted Sashimi 18 pcs * Gyudon Donburi * Flower Sukiyaki * Deep Fried Green Onion Pancake Would recommend and come back to try other dishes like Crispy Unagi Futomaki

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    A coworker and I went to this place (thanks to Yelp reviews)…read more Really good and fresh fish. Super friendly staff

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    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.

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    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.

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    Inside the waiting area before being taken to your seat.

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    Restaurant is very small so reservations (thru open table) is high recommended!…read more Street parking in downtown area is crazy, make sure to give yourself plenty of time to make your resos Staff is very nice, we were running late and calledI to see if we can push back our reservation 15 mins and they did. My daughter spilled water and the staff was very kind about it, I felt so bad! Food is amazing, everything has its unique flavor and texture. All is so good is all I can say!! We had left over fried rice and ate it next morning cold but was still so delicious!! Love that you can order the sashimi combo (choose 3) and get a little of everything. We got spot prawn, salmon and yellow tail... so so so good Restaurant is very small so it does feel crowded and can get very noisy. We went with 2 younger kids and they weren't bothered. The booth seats are high so no boosters are needed. Food is so good!! The only complaint is noise level/ crowded space but it can't be helped since it's a small shop and the food is totally worth it

    I came here for dinner on a weeknight with two foodie friends of mine. Said friends lived in Japan…read morefor over a decade and they've dined here often in the past, saying it's very "authentic" Izakaya and it reminds them of their past life in Japan (which they miss a lot). Me, I know nothing about Izakaya or what is or isn't authentic Japanese cuisine, so this review is coming from someone with zero knowledge or expectation of any specific foods or experiences. Despite it being a weeknight, the place was packed. It was good that we had a reservation. There was a couple in line before me and they were walk-ins, and there were no available seats for them. I noted how small this place was, and crowded, with the tables close together and a long bar with a counter and barstools there (also close together). Our reserved table was right by the front door - literally, - so every time the door opened, we got a gust of cold air (and it was a cold February night when we were there). I kept my coat on. Truth be known, I was not very comfortable. Also, it was loud. Very loud. I like how the staff shout Japanese greetings to diners whenever they enter but between the frequent shouts and the sheer volume of chatter from all the diners, all sitting close together in close proximity, it was kinda hard to hear what my friends were saying during our dinner. That said, the environment was super vibrant and, again, my friends said this was very typical of an Izakaya in Japan. Food-wise, I have no idea what my friends ordered. The menu was primarily available by way of a QR code and I had no idea what the dishes were, so I deferred to my friends' knowledge. But I can attest that all the dishes were DELICIOUS. We had some sort of Japanese street food "pancakes" (they were wonderful). We had some sort of stirfry beef with noodles (amazing). We had two types of sashimi (omg both were so fresh and so so good!). We had a few other dishes that I can't recall, but I remember I loved them. So.... the food here was GREAT. Service was also attentive which I hadn't expected, being as busy as the restaurant was. I really liked this place but I'll probably go back in the summertime when the weather is nicer as I was cold there, and I'd dine at an off-time, when the volume wasn't so loud. (I'm too old for the loudness!).

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    This is a good spot to grab a bite and take a break from shopping on Robson. It's very spacious…read moreinside with modern aesthetics and the hostess was welcoming. Every guest is seated around the bar where they can watch the rolls being made fresh. Upon being seated you place your order by marking a piece of paper. We started off with cocktails: kaiju en neguroni and peach pafekuto and they were both refreshing. We each ordered a few rolls and my fave is the unagi hand roll. The unagi was flame-torched right in front of me. Prices are on the expensive side with small portions, but everything tasted fresh.

    Hello Nori was our last lunch before checking out and heading to the airport, and it was such a…read moresolid way to end the trip. We picked up the 16-piece Premium Cut Rolls (toro, yellowtail, scallop, and truffle lobster), and the quality really showed in the taste. Everything was clean, fresh, and well-balanced -- no heavy sauces, no distractions, just really good fish. The toro was rich and smooth, the scallop was buttery, and the truffle lobster added a nice depth without overpowering the roll. Pickup was quick and seamless, and the food was packaged well for eating on the go before a flight. Portions are standard, but the flavor and quality are absolutely the highlight here. If you care more about how sushi tastes than flashy extras, Hello Nori is a great choice. Would happily come back next time.

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    1.7 kmDowntown
    $$

    Fresh, Beautiful, and Consistently Great! ​I returned to…read moreShizenya after a while, and it reminded me why I love this place. Even on a Thursday night, the restaurant was nearly full, which speaks to its popularity. ​I ordered the Tako Sunomono and the Premium Chirashi Don. ​Tako Sunomono: The octopus was perfectly tender and the vinegar dressing was refreshing--exactly what I needed to wash away the fatigue of the day. ​Premium Chirashi Don: The presentation was stunning and immediately worked up my appetite. Every piece of seafood was incredibly fresh and of high quality. You can really taste the difference here. ​If you're looking for healthy, fresh, and beautifully presented Japanese cuisine, Shizenya is a must-visit. Highly recommended!

    This was my favorite meal of our entire trip to Vancouver. The decor is small and intimate. They…read moredid offer us a highchair and did wipe down the inside of the chair but the outside was fairly dirty so my toddler opted for a regular chair. Children utensils provided which was very much appreciated. Restroom in the back was clean. The food was fresh and delicious. SAKURA BLOSSOM ROLL - brown rice - comes with a lot and delicious UNI TEMAKI (2pc) - my husband and I each had one. very refreshing with the uni and the brown rice. SOCKEYE SALMON SASHIMI- very fresh and thick slices. I had one piece - good. MENTAIKO YAKI UDON - My favorite food item from our entire trip. Omg. I can sit there all day long and just eat this. I always order this when I see it on the menu and some places really don't do a good job. VEGETABLE UDON SOUP - for our toddler

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    Shizen Ya - Inside the restaurant

    Inside the restaurant

    Shizen Ya - Sockeye salmon sashimi 5 piece

    Sockeye salmon sashimi 5 piece

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    Yume Dining - japanese - Updated May 2026

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