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Kiriri
Categories: Restaurants Japanese Restaurants Sushi Bars Japanese, Sushi Bars [Edit]
8780 Blundell RdSte 190
Richmond, BC V6Y 3Y8
(778) 297-4330
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
9 reviews for Kiriri
9 reviews in English
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Review from Jacqueline T.
I'll just have to write that quality is exceptional.
Yes a little bit on the pricier side, but you'll be able to notice their quality, even before the food touches your tongue. As presentation itself is superb. It hightens your expectations.. and BOOM once you eat it.. the refined taste embodies your buds!
Sushi: cut to perfection. YOu can tell by the way it looks, and how the rice is pressed, and how the cut is so straight.. that you're in for a treat. Note: their sushi comes with wasabi, as high quality sushi does. But its hard for some places to do it right. Kiriri does it right, as their wasabi taste isn't overwhelming.. but actually compliments the taste of the sashimi. If you're really big against it.. make sure you let them know to make it without wasabi when ordering.
Udon: was simple, but delicious and heart warming.
They have a great selection of japanese alcohol as well. Their japanese soju is light, refreshing and so sooo smooth!!
Karage: delicious.. and not dripping with oil. Chicken was soft, with a perfect fried layer!
Want a little cute suprise? Order one of the creamblee for dessert ;) -
Review from Dianne C.
Richmond, BC
9/6/2011 4 photos
As a somewhat savvy girl who thought she knew her neighbour well, it came as a complete surprise to me when I read a review from one of my foodies about a wonderful sushi restaurant, Kiriri which is a mere block away from my house! I suspect though, that in a province where sushi restaurants spring up faster than weeds, it might have escaped my notice as I'm hesitate to shell out more clams to eat mediocre sushi served up by non-Japanese Asians whose main ambitions is focused on making money instead of the food.
Through a phone call I enquired about the owners and was elated to discover that this was an authentic Japanese restaurant owned by "real" Japanese people. It was recommended in the foodie's article to order the tuna roll because as simple as that may sounds, she said it was pure perfection. Take high quality tuna, roll it in well seasoned rice and surround it with a crispy outside layer of seaweed and you have a dish that is so simple yet tastes so exquisite because each ingredient is carefully chosen and prepared to create the optimal taste.
And fans of sashami can rejoice as quantity, quality and freshness seem to be the criteria for every single piece of fish they serve. For my sashami selection, I ordered toro which was delectable, tender and perfect.
Being seated at the sushi bar gave me frontrow access to the preparation of each menu item. Although I was already full, the temptation was too great, so I ordered the spicy salmon roll. It was unlike any other spicy roll I have ever had as pieces of sweet mango were present to offset the spicyness of the jalapeno peppers which was a welcome change from the chili sauce which is commonly used and inspired me to do the Mexican hat dance for more.
The plum wine which the waitress recommended I drink to aid digeston was sweeet but strong and at a price point of only $6.50 per glass, I could have ordered more if it wasn't for the fact that I had eaten twice the amount of food I normally consume. As an added bonus, I found the staff extremely helpful and given that this restaurant is such a small intimate space, it lends itself to easy conversation with your fellow diner. I can see Kiriri becoming my favorite haunt not only because of easy accessibility but because of the pride the chefs take inthe preparation of their food. -
Review from Billy L.
Port Coquitlam, BC
I've had a lot of Japanese food in my life, but never have I had an experience like this one.
$20 "k" combo, i don't remember the Japanese name for it but I was blown away.
Before that I ordered my gomaee as usual and it is one of the best I've had.
When the tray came I was in aww... It looked almost contemporary in terms of an art work. It included bean sprouts, a small veggie dish, an unique shrimp tempura, clam soup, grilled fish (not sure what kind)' and the spiral of AWESOME. To clarify, this spiral had different split levels of food.
The spiral included different types of treats such as fish pâté, fresh sashimi, and an unique rice cake with tobiko mango tuna and avocado.
To top off this wonderful experience, we had a fresh fruit black sesame creme bruleé. It blew my mind. Too bad this place is so far from home or i would have it every week.
Service was awesome too, if you're in Richmond, definitely go check this place out. -
Review from Louis C.
Richmond, BC
1/6/2011
'Diamond in the rough' - that would pretty much sum up my experience @ Kiriri. Why do i say that? That's because it's authentic & fully operated by Japanese whereas 95% of other Jap restaurants in Richmond are owned by Chinese serving up AYCE sushi! Food should be an art, especially Japanese cuisine! It's a harmonious balance of flavour & presentation and this is exactly what I received from dining at Kiriri.
Our order: Salmon Tartar, Tuna Tataki, Beef Sashimi, Spinach Gomae, SpiderRoll (Soft-shell crab), SpicyTuna Sushi, Negi-Hamachi Roll, & a dinner entre of Grilled Miso Hamachi.
The highlight item of the night would definitly be the Salmon Tartar. It was mixed in with finely-chopped mangoes & eaten with a piece of nori (seaweed). Delicate & very tasteful!
All in all, everything was very delicious & very well prepared. I would definitely go back & try out the many diff items that they have to offer! -
Review from Cat D.
Richmond, BC
5/28/2010 6 photos
I had to try this place. It isn't really too often in Richmond that you'll see an establishment declare themself as a Sushi Bar. Not in a city that prides itself on cheap sushi of the horrid All-You-Can-Eat variety.
So I walked into this little restaurant and was cautiously optimistic. Kiriri is the latest inhabitant of the slot that is,as Seinfeld would say, a dreaded Bermuda triangle of retail. I've seen three businesses attempt to pry a living here in as many years. Most recently, the obviously ill-fated Zuushi. I wonder if Kiriri is simply a reincarnation of that previous business, but it certainly doesn't seem to be the case.
The decor has changed. Genuine Japanese art adorns the walls, understated but pleasant. The first thing you seen when you walk in is the sushi bar, from where you are cheerfully greeted by the sushi chefs. I sat at the bar, by myself, to get the full experience. My ears perked up hopefully when I heard the elderly diner next to me conversing with the chef and the servers in Japanese. I was excited. This meant this wasn't Chinese sushi.
They promptly asked me if I would like some tea, to which I nodded as they passed me the menus. There was a separate menu for raw food.
Here's where it gets odd. I ordered the Salmon Tartar - salmon with wasabi and mango beautifully presented in a goblet with a wafer on top and a side of nori. Phenomenal. tasted like heaven. After that, I had a spicy tuna makki. Absolutely awful. No presentation at all, icky, overly mushy texture, and flavourless with a hint of is-this-fish-bad. I felt like I was chewing on wet Kleenex.I wouldn't feed it to my dog. I contemplated asking the server to confirm of it was indeed the right order at all.
There was no spice whatsoever and I could barely even taste anything.
I am crossing my fingers that the spicy tuna makki was a one-time incident, as I was truly captivated by the salmon/mango.
Hopefully my next visit will be better. Staff were gracious and polite so it's worth another shot. -
Review from Larry L.
I had heard so many good things about this place but had never had the chance or the time to dine here till last weekend.
I got my chance on a Sunday night after a long drive up and down Kamloops.
It was a trip to see the salmon spawn up at Adams lake, so Salmon was not on my list of items to eat that night.
Instead I had the Wild Mushroom salad and the Portebello dish. I can't remember for the life of me the names of the items on the menu I odered but it was authentic Japanese tasting.
Unfortunately I was soo tired that I wasn't able to really sit and enjoy the meal
There was only one problem. There was a fish bone in my tuna. I know it happens once in awhile, but for me. When I get a bone in something that I'm not expecting. I can't finishe whatever else I am eating.
So my meali was cut short and my dining buddy finished the food for me.
If I was more alert to actually enjoy my meal, I think I would have written a better review.
To give it an honest try, next time I'll make sure to come hungry and well prepared to eat and enjoy.
recent edit.
Just wanted to also mention. Especially for those who dine at a Japanese restuarant. Please do not ask for a discount. I think this is insulting and it's an observation that I'm making for All customers to try to understand. -
Review from Sam S.
Vancouver, BC
3/9/2011
Decent local neighborhood japanese food, it has a humble ambiance you get when you come to someone's home, and the food taste just as good. The price for their specials are not too bad either. It is truly a diamond in the rough.
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Review from y y.
2/6/2011
This joint is located in a Richmond strip mall. Parking can be limited. It wasn't busy when I walked in, but as soon as I saw the Japanese sushi chef and the little blackboard of Daily Specials, I knew this was going to be an excellent meal.
We ordered the uni tempura that was wrapped in shiso and the batter is ever so light that it's just enough to add texture. Fried perfectly so no oil is dripping out. The Hamachi and Toro sashimi were super fresh and they even offered toro from Japan at $10/piece. The Aji special consisted of sliced sashimi in a bowl made of ice dressed perfectly atop a bed of other goodies. The remaining bones were fried and crunchy. Everything was perfect with unfiltered sake and Asahi Black.
This is my new go-to Japanese restaurant when I am in the 604. -
Review from James C.
Richmond, BC
9/5/2010 4 photos
Good staff from local Vancouver sushi bars (4th ave and denmen) relocated to neighborhood sushi house. Everything was of good quality at reasonable price. Tempura batter is soso. Nigiri sushi not spectacular but good. Age-udon a must try. Creme brûlée made us laugh as we had to go looking for where they put it. Will go back again.
