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    Zakkushi Dining On Main

    3.9 (259 reviews)
    Closed 4:30 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Jackson W.

    Great place to get some delicious binchotan grilled skewers. The place is cozy and lively. Service is friendly and food comes out quickly. My favorites are the giant scallops, lamb chops, and beef tongue. The only negative is the parking. They only have 2 spots in the small parking lot. So most likely you're going to have to find parking elsewhere.

    Cecilia M.

    This is a long time establishment and it's been years since I've last been here but a friend who is temporary moving out of the country wanted to dine here before departing. There is a small parkade with approximately 10 parking stalls for 3 restaurants, Solly's bakery, and I believe another store. They had a special seasonal menu plus their regular menu ranging from around $3.5 to $8+ per skewer but more for premium ones like wagyu. I ordered the cold monkfish liver appetizer, chicken with leek skewer, thick cut beef tongue, giant scallops, special seasonal stuffed deep fried lotus root, assorted beef skewers, chicken heart, chicken gizzard, and their special salmon seared hand roll. The service was quick, friendly, and warm. Tasty food at a somewhat reasonable price but the skewers can add up quickly. My friend and I ate about $70/each plus tip. Solid joint and definitely recommend - there's a reason why that are a long time establishment.

    Various skewers
    Holly C.

    NYC used to have a couple of izakaya that also used charcoal for their yakitori until the city decided it violates the fire code and requires restaurant to use a specialized ventilation hood which is very expensive so the restaurants would rather just not use charcoal altogether. So when we saw that this place uses charcoal specializing in yakitori, we immediately needed to try it out. We went on a Sunday evening, as a last minute decision. Went on yelp at 6pm and was able to make a reservation for 8pm. We arrived at 7:30 and were delighted to hear that our table was ready by the friendly hostess. The restaurant had an authentic izakaya vibe where as soon as you step into the restaurant, the grilling smell would stimulate your senses and you just can't wait to get your hands on those skewers. We ordered a variety of dishes offered on their menu including sashimi, oden, tako karaage, mentai carbonara udon and of course a various of skewers. The oden broth was rich and hearty, the daikon radish was my favorite as it was tender and soaked up all the flavors from the broth. The sashimi was fresh and I love how it was thick cut which gave it an even better texture. The tako karaage was one of our favorite. The octopus was tender, fried to perfection without it being too oily. The yuzu pepper mayo was a nice touch that balanced out the heaviness of the dish. The udon was creamy, al dente, and the cod roe added another level of texture. As with the skewers, although the beef were good and tasty, I feel the highlight was the chicken especially the chicken wings. It was crispy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside. It was also well marinated and flavorful. My kids enjoyed the chicken meatballs which we tried both teriyaki and sea salt and we all liked the sea salt more given we feel we can appreciate the charred flavors of the meat more. Another one of my favorite was the zucchini. It was sweet, although completely cooked yet still crunchy. The grilled rice balls is also my must order item and it did not disappoint and I liked that I was paired with some pickled vegetables on the side. Overall, everything was scrumptious and I appreciate that they use bincho tan which is a high quality charcoal that helps preserve and exchange the flavors of the food. The only minor thing I can complain about was our was a little forgetful and seemed confused about our order at one point. But it wasn't anything significant and we still thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience. We will be back for sure.

    Family of 4 dinner. $224 before tipping.
    Jenny L.

    This cute little restaurant offers a variety of skewer options. Prices seem reasonable, but food portions are on the smaller side. The meat is good and tender. The Japanese skewers here are delicious, offering a wide range of flavors and textures. From beef to seafood, there's something for everyone. We ordered quite a bit of food for our family of four, and even our children loved it! Our total was $224 before tipping. The service was nice and attentive. The parking lot is small, with hardly any spots available.

    John C.

    Over the years, I tried stopping here for a meal, but it was always so busy I never ever ended up trying it. But during the recent Car Free Day event, this place was quieter than usual, so we stopped in here for lunch. It's dark, dimly lit place, which is a good atmosphere for just hanging out, drinking and snacking. We tried a variety of items, and all were good. I like yakitori spots because it's a chance to try a bunch of little things, but the cost adds up quickly. Our lunch ended up being much more expensive than I had anticipated, so going on a completely empty stomach was not a good idea. Service was polite and attentive. No issues. Overall, a good visit. Good food, good atmosphere and good service. Best suited for just hanging out, as a opposed to purely for a meal.

    Hojicha tiramisu
    Issie C.

    They specialize in Japanese BBQ, especially Yakitori - Japanese skewered chicken. They have a Yakitoti chef on a daily basis. This place has been around for over a decade at least. While the restaurants near by have changed so many times, they are still here. This place is always busy. Reservation in advance is necessary. My friend and I went on a weekday evening. The store front has a dark and wooden classic Japanese theme decorated by a row of hanging white paper lanterns. Almost unnoticeable from outside, but as soon as you walk in, the warmth and vibe plus the smell of the food stimulates all your senses. We were on time, and the host welcomed us cordially. She took us to a tight 2-seater booth shortly. It was around Christmas, and the interior decor was a bit Christmasy. We ordered many different kinds of skewers although they also serve a relatively fewer options of sashimi, appetizers, salad and cold tapas, hot tapas, oden, rice and udon, etc. We ordered cocktail: - Berry berry cassis soda - Peach ginger Both of them taste very refreshing and contain the flavour of the ingredients plus the alcohol. My favourite has to be: lamb chop, scallop, garlic stem wrapped in sliced pork, the chicken and the beef, etc. It's a nice combo in the Zakkushi set, which has 5 skewers of beef, pork, and chicken with different seasoning. They have a choice of either sea salt or teriyaki option for some single skewers. Their homemade roasted green tea tiramisu (Hojicha Tiramisu) was a must try as it carries the full body flavour of hojicha plus the creaminess of the cream and spongy cake. One critique is their ordering sheet. There is no lines and it's hard to line up the number next to the item you want to order. The server didn't recap the items on the ordering sheet. In case you order the wrong item, they will refuse to change it. Free store front parking is limited. It's either meter parking or some free street parking if you're lucky.

    Salmon sashimi
    Kenny L.

    Wow this place is awesome! Absolutely delicious and one of the best yakitori / Japanese izakayas we have been to in Vancouver. The staff are all Japanese and are very welcoming and great at making you feel at home. We used to live in Japan and missed this feeling of dining in an Izakaya. All the food was delicious. Especially the yakitori, fresh sashimi and carbonara. We will definitely go back again to try all the other dishes!

    Edward W.

    Several months ago, we went to this Japanese yakitori restaurant for dinner. We ordered a variety of items: miyazaki wagyu, short rib, pork belly, momo, tsukune, sockeye salmon sashimi, gindara saikyo yaki(grilled black cod), mentai carbonara udon, yakioni(grilled rice ball), and giant scallop. Standouts were the tsukune, scallops, mentai carbonara udon, and sockeye salmon sashimi. The miyazaki wagyu was $19/skewer but it was a bit of a letdown. I expected to be a melt in your mouth kind of wagyu beef but it was a bit chewy. Otherwise, it was a pretty good meal.

    Blair L.

    Great service and flavor every time! We love their yakitori, especially the premium beef tongue, momo, and chicken wing!! Super juicy and perfectly grilled :)

    Norimayo Tsukune chicken meatballs with nori and mayo.

    Reservations is a must. This place was filled after opening. Look very authentic, one knock the seating is tight. Ordering can be in three rounds with a limit of two hours. The main type of food is Japanese skewers. We ordered for the first round some chicken, pork and beef tongue. The standouts are the daily special of octopus karaage. Sea salt momo(chicken). Chicken karaage was one of the juiciest chicken I have had bonus is that it is boneless. We shared two bowls of don, one chicken and one pork. The soft boiled egg mixed in so smooth. For the second round we tried so chicken gizzard. Okay but wanted to try it. The miso and garlic beef were so tender and flavourful. The Tsukune (chicken meatball) very tender and tasty Why the 4 stars and not 5. Was we asked for one cup of hot water and never received it. The prices are not cheap but we were there to celebrate a birthday so it was not a problem. I would return for some of my favourites.

    Zakkushi Set

    Excelent and kind service. The ambiance was so beautiful, cozy, warm low light but well lit for eating. The food was basically perfect, the pork belly yakitori changed my life. Such an incredible experience, I wanna go back every day.

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    Japanese izakaya!!! Friendly service, fun atmosphere, great food!! Our family loves Zakkushi!!

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