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Real Japanese Eats

In a city full of sushi restaurants owned by non-Japanese, here are a few eats with real Japanese staff. Some are amazing and some need help from a better Sensei.

1. Suika

1626 W Broadway
Vancouver, BC V6J 1X6
(604) 730-1678

Categories: Japanese, Tapas/Small Plates

Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes

Update - 3/30/2012

Long, long overdue update to my favourite restaurant in Vancouver.

I've been 16 times and counting and they've never let me down.

Makotz (manager) rocks this ninja joint. And his tweets are always entertaining @suika_izakaya. All the Japanese servers…More »

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12/8/2010
Aptly named 'Watermelon', this Jap joint is a refreshing addition to Fairview slopes. Random fact:… Read more »

2. Marulilu Cafe

451 W Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5Y
(604) 568-4211

Categories: Japanese, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

Update - 8/27/2010 ROTD 10/1/2010

Try their waffles. Seriously. They are absolutely stellar! Super fresh, perfectly cooked (or is it baked?), not too soft, not too hard, just damn awesome.

They come with freshly made regular whip cream and chocolate whip cream.

The best waffle I've…More »

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2/6/2010
Went with a friend for breakfast. It's truly an authentic Japanese cafe. Before I get to the food, I… Read more »

3. Guu

105-375 Water St
Vancouver, BC V6B 5C6
(604) 685-8682

Categories: Japanese, Tapas Bars

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

10/2/2010

I've finally been Guuuuuuuu'ed!

You just gotta love the Japanese. We walk in and all the staff yell out a welcome. Love it. We sit down. Server brings us hot towels to freshen up? Double awesome. I feel like I'm eating in first class on Japan…More »

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4. Japa Dog

530 Robson St
Vancouver, BC V6B 2B7
(604) 809-4333

Categories: Japanese, Hot Dogs

Neighbourhood: Downtown

Update - 10/28/2010

I've discovered my favourite Japa dog, and it doesn't even have meat! A must, must try is their Choco Banana sweet dog.

Wow, wow, wow. What a brilliant Japanese-engineered work of art. Perfect dougnut-like 'bun' sprinkled with sugar contains a…More »

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5/30/2010 First to Review
So I finally tried THE Dog. Japa Dog that is. Opening it doors last Friday (May 28th), this is Japa… Read more »

5. Hapa Izakaya

1193 Hamilton St
Vancouver, BC V6B 5P6
(604) 681-4272

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown

10/22/2011

If Guu (or my fav, Suika) and Cactus Club had a love child, it would be Hapa Izakaya.

The world of Yaletown is not a world I venture into at all. Barbie dolls, dogs dressed up in strollers, and a sea of pretentiousness just aren't my thing. But I made…More »

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6. Hachibei Japanese Restaurant

778 16th Ave W
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1S7
(604) 879-3357

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Cambie

9/28/2011

Living in the area, I've passed this place numerous times. Seeing Japanese staff working there, I figured it would be reasonably 'authentic' Japanese fare.

Place wasn't very busy but had a few old Japanese couples eating there, so I was optimistic.

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7. Tenhachi Japanese Restaurant

1125 W 12th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6J 5L1
(604) 742-0234

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes

8/20/2011

Sure, the location is odd, but hey, at least it doesn't remind me of a hospital (Hi Genki).

Brought by a friend who finds random places, this is owned and run by actual Japanese staff.

Started with Takoyaki (very good) and mixed seafood tempura…More »

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8. Zakkushi

1833 W 4th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6J 5L1
(604) 730-9844

Categories: Japanese, Tapas Bars

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

8/20/2011

$9.99 Sapporo pitchers. Drink them while this promo lasts (Aug 31).

This place is small, like maybe 30 seats small, so most definitely make reservations. As we didn't, we had to wait a good 40 min (somehow I'm that patient).

Love the WYSIWYG fully…More »

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9. Hi Genki Japanese Restaurant

6680 Southoaks Crescent
Burnaby, BC V5E 4N3
(604) 777-0533

Category: Japanese

8/17/2011

Like many people, hospitals makes me queasy. Though actually the cafeteria for a senior's home, Hi Genki definitely brings back memories of eating at a hospital with sick relatives.

Let's start with the highlight for me: panko crusted deep-fried ice…More »

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