Stopped by for a dinner with friends after seeing the giant katsu all over instagram. We ordered the Donmahawk Katsu, Flower Sukiyaki with Udon Noodles, Tuna Tataki, Bolognese Pasta, Rose Pasta, and the Crispy Unagi Futomaki for the table to share, and for drinks I got the Earl Grey Whiskey Highball. The katsu was still way bigger than i expected it to be! It could have probably fed 3 people comfortably so luckily we were sharing everything. The tomato sauce that comes with it was so delicious, I couldn't get enough! The mini cleaver that came with it was adorable and I wished we could have kept it. The flower sukiyaki was beautiful and went well with the side sauces they give you, and you have the option of adding udon noodles at the end for extra. The earl grey highball was good but didn't quite taste like earl grey, though I like that you can't really taste the whiskey. I'd recommend getting their fruity ones. The pastas were both delicious and I really want to come back to try their Shanghai clam pasta. The unagi futomaki was super crispy and fresh, and the portions overall were huge so make sure you come with empty stomachs! The restaurant was spacious and the servers were super kind and attentive as well. Will be back for sure! read more

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I got the Aburi negitoro futomaki, was enough for 1 person and pretty decent! It's quite saucy so no need to put more soya. I also got their hot sake which was also good and affordable. read more

Yume Dining - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Yume Dining has been on my list for some time, and after seeing all these Instagram reels, I decided it was time to give it a try, as I happened to be in the area. The restaurant is quite spacious and clean, with ample seating. My boyfriend and I selected a few things, and they all turned out pretty good! The garden salad was sweet and refreshing, featuring homemade ricotta cheese, and is great for those who want to incorporate some greens into their diet. Next, the Shanghai pasta arrived. I personally found it a bit oily and lacking in flavour, but my boyfriend liked this dish as it was spicy and filled with clams. The dish I was most excited to try was the unagi futomaki. The futomaki was very well-portioned, and the unagi on top was a fun addition that added flavour and texture. It is very filling and is great for sharing with others. Service was prompt, and our tea cups were consistently refilled throughout dinner. Although I wouldn't go out of my way to return, I would most likely think about this place when I am in the area and craving special futomaki. read more

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Tried this place with family and it was definitely a different kind of Japanese food. The food was great and we enjoyed our time there. Staff were friendly and service was wonderful. He environment was welcoming and comfortable. The space was clean. It had some interesting decor around (big ribbon, string lights) and the chair decor gave wedding vibes with a ribbon tied around it. read more

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! read more

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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~ read more

Yume Dining - Crispy Unagi Futomaki (one whole eel-really!), Mentaiko Cream Pasta (if you like peppery tasty) - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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. read more

Yume Dining - Spicy salmon roll and avocado roll - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I enjoyed my meal here so much: food, ambiance, and service were all excellent. The futomaki was flavourful and very filling. the decor was clean and chill. The seating was comfortable and spacious. Restaurant was fairly quiet. Service was very friendly. Overall a chill relaxing vibe. Prices are very reasonable and street parking is easy to find. read more

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! read more

Yume Dining - Domahawk - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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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! read more

Yume Dining - Chili noodles with clams - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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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 read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Yume Dining - Flower Sukiyaki - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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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. read more

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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. read more

Yume Dining - Spicy Salmon Futomaki - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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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! read more

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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. read more

Yume Dining - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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After seeing their beautiful photos on social media, I knew I wanted to try this place out and we ordered two of their items for take out and both were of large portions and very tasty. We ordered: Donkatsu - a HUGE deep fried pork cutlet that came with rice, mashed potatoes, some veggies and a sweet, fruity style sauce. My entire family loved this dish as the pork chop came WITH the bone, deep fried after breaded in panko. The sauce was also a bit sweeter but went well with the rice and pork. Spicy Salmon Futomaki - this was a large 10 piece futomaki topped with diced spicy salmon sashimi and we really enjoyed the filling which had some different pickled veggies, crabmeat and tamago. We really enjoyed the futomaki but I found the spicy salmon didnt add too much. Overall a great taste of Yume with only a few items and we are sure to return to try more! read more

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 read more

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We were there last Saturday ordered Salmon Spicy Fotomaki was good Kushikatsu terrible took too long to cook and come out dry Miso soup was ok just ordinary. This place just opened in July 2024. read more

Yume Dining - Salmon Spicy Fotomaki - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Great fusion restaurant, if that's something you are interested in. I really liked the plating of the dishes we ordered. We received our food really quickly, but we did go during off peak-hours. I can't wait to visit in the future try other things on the menu! read more

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We ordered and enjoyed crispy unagi futomaki(so unique and nice taste We never experienced) and assorted sashimi (I feel high quality and taste fresh like live sashimi). Price is so nice and service is absolutely satisfied. Thanks yume dining for giving me a happytime. read more

One of the many Japanese options you'll find in Vancouver, especially if you like futomaki! We tried the negitoro futomaki, donmahawk (really big!), Unagi futomaki (DELICIOUS!), and Katsu donburi. There were 4 of us and we were able to finish all of the items, but be warned they're big! We got a free appie from the staff as they mixed up our order, so we were able to try the shrimp aburi. The staff were friendly. Lots of tables inside. Great place I'd like to come back to! read more

Apparently they had a soft opening in early July and I was interested in trying the place, it's located just east of Cambie bridge on 2nd ave. I tried a couple of the Futomaki rolls which are wide rolls and they were fairly large in size, went with the BC and Tonkatsu rolls and they were quite good. I had also ordered a Asahi draft and it didn't taste right and they must have knew it was flat because they quickly replaced it with a new one without me asking. The next table over ordered the Donmahawk which is a large deep fried pork loin chop that looked very good that I will have to try next time I come back. read more

Yume Dining - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Love this place. The space was pleasant and clean, the service was super friendly and the food was excellent. My whole family had a wonderful time. Relaxing and cozy, highly recommend. read more

Easily one of the best meals i've had in vancouver. Had the salmon tataki (must order) and the salmon fukomaki roll which was lovely. Attentive service & lovely interior read more

Yume Dining - Salmon tataki - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Yes, this is a must-stop and eat restaurant. The food and staff are great. The ambiance is simple.

I tried their chicken nanban and cripsy unagi futomaki. They were both really good!! I also tried their salmon nigiri, salmon and tuna aburi nigiri, and they were gone in one second. I couldn't even take a picture of them. I would highly recommend unagi futomaki and their nigiri!!!! read more

Yume Dining - Chicken nanban - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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