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Gyo-O
Categories: Restaurants Japanese Restaurants Sushi Bars Japanese, Sushi Bars [Edit]
3779 Sexsmith RdSte 2137
Richmond, BC V6X
Neighbourhood: Golden Village
(604) 295-4072
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 11:30 am - 11 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
12 reviews for Gyo-O
12 reviews in English
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Review from Larry L.
Still Solid Solid Solid good food.
You'd think only a place like this would exist in downtown Vancouver, or on the east coast of Japan in a small fishing village, but no. It's right here in Richmond.
Amazing eh?
Digging their lunch specials and the lovely steamed gyoza.
It's nice to get away from all that fried stuff and something down to earth and simple. Or if you want that jazzy Japanese creativeness, then try their Udon! Conservative but crazy! All in a good way.
My last trip with V brought back the notion that it is very very important to maintain the quality and consistency in the food.
Gyoza King group certainly is doing this well.
Lets hope it continues. eh?Listed in: Taste Bud Tinglers, Ramen shops worth trying out
4 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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2/15/2011
On Valentines day we got a spot. Came just in time and ordered a mini Ebi Tempura don for Grandma,… Read more »
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Review from Angela L.
4/27/2012
While I'm sure that I'm not the first one to giggle and blush a little after ordering a bukkake don, I still can't help but feel extremely immature about it. Once/if you get over the name of these mixed rice bowls topped with assorted combinations of meats and sashimi though, you're in for a treat. My seafood yukke featuring squid, chopped tuna, roe, and salmon was a big mash up of all of my favourite things on a huge bed of warm rice.
Although I'm pretty sure that everyone working at Gyo-O is Chinese and not Japanese, the rough and busily decorated space along with the sizable portions of less-than artfully presented food remind me of authentic Japanese eateries where hungry regular Joes scarf down similar chow en route home after work each day. -
Review from Emily H.
12/30/2011
Many have raved about this place for their "Bukkake" udons. I strongly suspect that the hype has been due to the Western use of the word Bukkake, and not for the food itself... (Google it if you're confused - NSFW).
Really fun decor with plenty of things to look at on the walls, and a TV usually displaying a some kind of excessive-eating contest. I found their food was of fresh, quality ingredients, but lacked some things. The most obvious is that the portions are all pretty small. The other would be that the toppings are not satisfying enough, either in flavour, amount, or diversity. There is always way more noodle or rice to the topping, the toppings never really carry the dish and I always end up feeling jipped to be eating plain white rice. Also, I personally find that Bukkake udons are not as hearty and flavourful as regular udon.
This restaurant would definitely be a 4-star in Toronto; but in comparison to the caliber of Japanese cuisine in Vancouver, it could be a lot better.
Atmosphere - 5/5
Service - 4/5
Food - 3/5
Price - 3/5 -
Review from Nancy W.
12/4/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Another Gyoza King produced Japanese Resto specifically featuring remarkable seafood and serving Donburi, Gyo-O Roll (fresh sashimi on sushi rice roll) , Ramen, Udon and Takoyakis... Unlike G-Be Izakaya Japanese Restaurant in Burnaby or Gyoza King on Robson Street downtown, Gyo-O is a quaint little hideaway in Central Richmond (Continental Centre between Sexsmith and Cambie). Fully decorated to bring you to the Land of the Rising Sun (Japan) with vivid traditional Japanese art work on one wall netted together with wooden block panels on the other two. Small wooden tables line the sushi bar and booth seats thru out.
Cuisine: Japanese, Noodles, Rice Bowls
Price/Entrée: $10-20
Out of 5... (1: Don't bother -- 5: Excellent)
Food: 4
Service: 3.0
Ambiance: 3.5
Overall: 3.5
Gyo-O meaning "Fish King" is focused on seasonal fresh seafood cultured with enhanced experiences. The service is attentive and very courteous. Such politeness is deeply ingrained into the culture and if you ever have a chance to visit Japan you will know what I mean. Food arrives prompt and the portions are generous. Often you will bump elbows with a few regular Japanese customers.
Seafood Tonkatsu Ramen $9.50
Clams, Squid, Prawns abound with seaweed. Pork bone broth is thick and flavorful however slightly on the salty side.
NEW Garlic Ramen (Tonkatsu or Miso Broth) $9.75
Chose from either tonkatsu or miso broth with garlic. Broth again is thick and delicious; unfortunately also heavy on the salt. Sprinkle some nanami togarashi chili pepper if you prefer it more spicy!
Seafood Yukke Don $10
(Chopped Tuna, Salmon, Squid, Prawn, Fishcake, Tako wasabi in marinated Sweet Soy sauce with Half Boiled Egg on Rice). served with miso soup.
This rice is huge and hard to finish by one person. Loaded with Chopped Tuna, Salmon, Squid, Prawn, Fishcake, Tako wasabi in marinated Sweet Soysauce with Half Boiled Egg on Rice. The egg is poached so incredibly right - golden thickness gooey, slightly hardened on the outside; yet melts in your mouth. Heavenly!
Salmon Ikura Don $10
Loaded with plump juicy ikuras freshness you can taste with each pop in your mouth. Fresh salmon sashimi abound this rice bowl. If only it was wild fresh sockeye salmon instead of farm it would truly be complete. Again, a huge portion for one person.
Ikura Don
So ridiculously loaded with ikuras it makes one think you could swim in it. Every pop of roe is sensational; But I must say, it gets overwhelming, best to share!
As you can tell Gyo-O specializes inKaisen Don - meaning "seafood" on rice. The main focus is for the seafood, be it cooked or raw sashimi-ed to be swimmingly fresh in every bite. Mix well with wasabi and specially seasoned shoyu sauce - on the side or immerse into your bowl.
Come fall to winter it becomes Uni season and this is the time that I eagerly await to come yearly. The golden cushions are colloquially referred to as the roe (eggs). Sea Urchins require a rather acquired palate and not everyone enjoys it - some think it looks disgusting, for me? Heavenly! These marine invertebrates are considered a delicacy in Japan and usually has a light, sweet and briny flavour - about 126 calories a pop and 100 edible grams.
Uni Hotate Don sea urchin & scallop Don S
As Julia Child would say ...
you are so hypnotized by everything ... that you feel grateful to pay the bill...
Every season, Gyo-O offers an extensive Uni menu to satisfy my every desire when it comes to uni...
Uni Squid Don
Uni Salmon Don
Uni Scallop, Ikura
Roll and Sushi Pieces
Also, notable...
Gyo-O Style Assorted Sashimi Roll
Uni, Salmon, Toro served with seaweed, pickles on a cucumber roll.
Special Kaisen Tempura Don
Deep fried assorted seafood and veggies on rice.
I wish I could recommend the dessert offered here (mochi, macaroons, soy milk pudding, mango pudding, green tea ice cream); but unfortunately they do not live up to the calibre demonstrated above... the mochis were somewhat hard and macaroons were left in bags much too long. Better stick to the matcha ice cream!
Come early to avoid line ups! ITADAKIMASU!
PS - they serve UCC coffee!! mmmmm -
Review from Marc D.
Vancouver, BC
5/30/2011 7 photos
* AYCE "quality" *
I generally avoid AYCE spots because I'm not a huge fan of the quality that is normally provided. Gyo-O is not an AYCE spot, but I ordered the lunch set and it turned into something that reminded me of a typical AYCE experience - a lot of variety and just "ok" quality.
The lunch set was a very reasonable $9.50 (Photo: http://www.yelp.ca/biz...) with very generous portions that about matched "All I can eat" and it included:
- A rather watered down miso soup without much in terms of "fillings". Photo: http://www.yelp.ca/biz... 2 stars
- Daikon and egg oden with Japanese mustard. The daikon was perfectly cooked, and the egg had absorbed flavour from the broth. Nice rendition. Photo: http://www.yelp.ca/biz... 4 stars
- A severely overdressed salad. Photo: http://www.yelp.ca/biz... 2 stars
- Overcooked grilled saba, which was downright chewy as it been so overcooked. Photo: http://www.yelp.ca/biz... 2 stars
- Over-mayoed and over-battered chicken nanban on a low quality rice. Photo: http://www.yelp.ca/biz... 2 stars
- Spicy tuna which was fresh tasting and not overly sauced. Photo: http://www.yelp.ca/biz... 4 stars
So things average out to a bit below 3 stars, but I'll round up because the service was friendly.
Overall the variety on the menu was very appealing, if they only had better execution so that it didn't taste like AYCE "quality." -
Review from Michael P.
Burnaby, BC
8/31/2011
Disclaimer: This restaurant specializes in rice bowls. So don't expect the best Japanese cuisine in town because this is the wrong place to look.
That being said, it's quite easy to fill yourself up on a bowl of rice. Gyo-O offers a variety of rice and seafood combinations or soup with noodles (if you fancy that). I ordered the seafood salad bowl - a little heavy on the dressing, but had it not been for that, it would've been flavourless.
Appetizers and dessert are also available though I wouldn't set the bar too high. As aforementioned, rice bowls (or "dons") are their specialty. Tempura and soft-shelled crab, for example, are passable but not superb.
The interior is very tacky but clean. Owners and workers are Japanese and fluent in their language so be sure to expect a loud welcome and thank you. -
Review from Edward L.
2/13/2011
Call me immature, but some friends and I came here to try out their.. Bukkake Udon. Yes, it's an actual dish. Bukkake means "splash" in Japanese. Now get your minds out of the gutter.
Okay okay, we actually came because another friend mentioned that the udon here was actually good. I had a Takoyaki (deep fried octopus pieces covered in a ball of batter), and we shared some deep fried oysters and gyoza. The noodles were not soggy and the soup tasted more of broth than MSG. The oysters were a bit small, but boy were they good. The gyoza were also very delicious and fresh.
The downfall? I'm sorry, but $11 for a bowl of udon is a bit steep, when other (similar) places charge typically $7-9. I'm sure we weren't the only people feeling this way, as the restaurant was completely empty when we went.. at 1900 on a Friday. The general consensus was "Food tasted good, but we're not coming back".
I feel bad for this place because they're probably going to go bust if they don't adjust the pricing. If they brought their prices in line with Benkei or Kintaro, they'll be stealing business left right and centre. Enjoy them while they're still here. -
Review from Stephen Y.
Richmond, BC
6/13/2011 1 Check-in Here
Went here for dinner with my wife after enjoying the great weather we had over the weekend. I liked the decor upon entry and we started with a small, hot sake.
We decided to order the daikon and tofu oden, ebi mayo, chicken karaage udon and the seafood tonkatsu ramen.
The oden was really great with the dash of mustard. One of the best I've had in awhile.
Ebi mayo was only okay. Too much mayo and the batter was a bit thick. However the prawns were terrific and fresh.
My chicken karaage udon with egg was great, udon was cooked nicely but for almost $12, I felt it was a rip-off for the portion size (3 pieces of chicken and an egg?) Tiny bits of seaweed and green onion was the garnish. If it was twice it's size, it would've been worth it.
The seafood tonkatsu ramen was really good. Broth was a bit salty on it's own, but combined with the fresh clams, prawns and octopus, it was great. I would come back for this.
I think I will come back at some point, but there are others to try for me. -
Review from Vincci L.
Rice and noodle bowl goodness!
Back after a long hiatus.
They've revamped their menu with lots of new items, and lots of new 'rice bowls' with all sorts of toppings. They even have a fresh sheet, with a whole uni section!!
Started with one piece of uni, because, when can you say no to fresh uni? It was very fresh indeed!
I got a Kaisen Yukke Don, which was a rice bowl of chopped assorted sashimi, topped with an egg. It was drizzled with a sweet sauce which made it absolutely delicious! The soft rice was just at the right temperture, to complement the seafood.
I relished every bite of this rice bowl, and left very very happy.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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12/16/2009
The before and after photos tell it all. I've only been here twice, and both times I've ordered… Read more »
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Review from Janice F.
11/16/2009
Udon specialties - comforting on blustery winter days!
I sort of enjoyed the decor, felt like I was almost in a wacky Japanese game show.. or maybe it was due to the early 90's Japanese tv programming they had showing.
The tastes were good.. and unique - I tried the mentaiko soupless udon. It comes with a soft boiled egg, a generous dollop of real mentaiko, and seawood served over hot udon noodles. You mash everything together and pour on a light soy sauce to taste. Only complaint is the portion size - for $10, it's not cheap. I can usually split a bowl of ramen for $10 and I'm full.
Also tried the seafood rice croquettes - 3 for $5.50. I really liked these, they're like risotto balls but better. Reminiscent of takoyaki.
The seafood salad came with very fresh sashimi.
Don't order the mochi ice cream. It's been in the freezer for waaaay too long.
I'll definitely be back, I'm intrigued by quite a few of their menu items.Listed in: Restaurants worth a second…
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Review from Hipster C.
Vancouver, BC
8/7/2010
"The Ditch" or "Ditchmond" as some may like to call this thriving 604 suburb is where the money's at for Asian food, yo!
In true suburban gangsta style we did some drive-by's to scour the available dining options at a local gangsta hangout - Continental Plaza on this day- and decided on Gyo-O, intrigued by the "Produced by Gyoza King" disclaimer. Gyoza King is the popular late night noodle & gyzoa place on Robson Street in downtown Vancouver.
The shrimp gyozas were amazing! They had a fresh whole shrimp, pork and chives tucked inside. It came drenched in a sour plum/soy sauce, topped with bonito flakes and marinated seaweed. Yummm! I ordered the cold Udon Bakkake with seafood for $9.75. It was an interesting and tasty choice. The udon noodles were cooked al dente - the dish had so many tastes and textures: crunchy, sweet, soft, sour, salty, spicy, rich. It came with generous, just-right amounts of sashimi, tamago, ebi, tempera fish sticks, pickled ginger, fresh wasabi and seaweed. as toppings and was seasoned with a mild soy and sesame dressing. Great stuff!
And to top it off, they also offer French Macarons for dessert! Green tea, chocolate as well as strawberry macarons were for sale, believe it or not!
Likes: Udon, Don and Appetizer dishes not found in typical Sushi/Japanese restaurants, fresh seafood, open late
Dislikes: Outside seats are stools, which have a hole in the middle, pricier than most Japanese places $9-12 for most entrees -
Review from Jewel Y.
8/30/2011 2 photos
Gyo-O is a great place to have a quick, cheap, and delicious donburi!! This cash only no-frills authentic Japanese restaurant in the middle of Chinese community offers solid quality Japanese comfort food. I was quite impressed with their Kaisen yukke don (assorted sashimi marinated in spicy sweet sauce with poached egg over rice $10.75), which is a slightly untraditional donburi inspired by Korean raw beef dish, "yukke". It was sooo "bakauma (Japanese slang for delicious)" !!! Chooo oishiiii!!! It totally satisfied my craving for Japanese food after days of heavy French & Italian food in Toronto prior to coming to Vancouver. I loved the combination of chopped seafood marinated in spicy homemade sauce and the runny poached egg, they went so perfectly with rice! All the staff are Japanese and the service is good. I wasn't so keen on their takoyaki, I had better ones. Go for seafood donburi, highly recommended!!!!
Listed in: Vancouver
