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1. Seaborn Smoke House Factory Outlet
Vancouver, BC V6P 3E7
(604) 261-2230
Category:
Seafood Markets
Neighbourhood: Marpole
* Great little Japanese seafood market *
In all the years I've lived in Vancouver, I had no idea this little strip mall existed. It isn't on a major street so I never passed it. You literally need to be looking for it to find it.
The store has three…More »
2. Angel Seafoods
Vancouver, BC V5L 2X7
(604) 254-2824
Category:
Seafood Markets
Neighbourhoods: Strathcona, Grandview-Woodlands
Excellent source for Japanese food products. This is a wholesaler, but they are open to the public. Inexpensive frozen sashimi grade fish makes for a great snack or meal. The place is quite run down. But their frozen product is top notch and…More »
3. Santoku Equipment Office
Vancouver, BC V6B 6L5
(604) 568-7660
Category:
Kitchen & Bath
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
This new shop is a kitchen knife lovers dream. They specialize in high quality traditional imported Japanese knives. The majority of the product comes from Sakai, Osaka which is famous for samurai swords, and now kitchen knives.
The selection is…More »
4. Japa Dog
Gotta love their Jinglish:
- They call their hotdog stand a "restaurant hotdog stand."
- On their website (yes, a hotdog stand that has a website!), "Our English is very poor. The followings may make mistakes. We are sorry. We will do my best for…More »
5. Japa Dog
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K6
Categories:
Hot Dogs,
Food Stands,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Yes, there already is a 2nd location: http://www.yelp.ca/biz...
And now there is a third coming - I'm telling you this is the Beard Papa of hot dogs!
Don't get too excited. It is apparently just for a single day. But for those of you that never make…More »
6. Sushi Mart
Vancouver, BC V6G 1C7
(604) 687-2422
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: West End
* Continues to impress *
Ok, we couldn't stay away long and returned to see what they had on the fresh sheet for today.
Got the chirashi and this was one of the best chirashi I have had at the budget sushi places in Vancouver. The toppings included:…More »
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9/27/2009 First to Review
Wandering by and spotting this new place we just had to give it a try. I know in a city that is… Read more »
7. Zero One Sushi
Vancouver, BC V6B 1V5
(604) 605-1625
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Downtown
* Quarter Pounder (without cheese thankfully) *
Popped by Zero One today for a quick lunch bite and was pleased to find they are taking advantage of the local uni season and running a uni donburi special.
They cover a large bowl of good quality sushi…More »
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7/13/2009
* Very casual but nice, fresh, and inexpensive *
This is a tiny little hole-in-the-wall Japanese… Read more »
8. Le Nakamura
* Classic Japanese in this old fishing village *
Steveston has a long history with its Japanese community from its early days as a Japanese fishing village to the days when all of the Japanese were forced into internment camps inland to when they…More »
9. Cake Ya
* Japanese cakes *
What an unexpected location for a Japanese cake bakery - all the way out in Port Moody. Go figure!
I would have never have found this place if it wasn't for Sachi M's (http://www.yelp.ca/use...) tip. Thank you, Sachi!
This very…More »
10. Butaya
Richmond, BC V6X 1C3
(604) 312-6866
Categories:
Asian Fusion,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Golden Village
* Fryer skills are transferable *
Remember Wo Fung in Aberdeen Centre with their excellent fried chicken wings? (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...)
Apparently this tonkatsu specialist restaurant is operated by the original folks from Wo Fung. Transitioning…More »
11. Guu Garden
* Continues to be one of my favourite downtown spots for lunch *
Guu Garden just continues to impress me with their creative lunchtime offerings, which are fun, playful, extremely tasty, and very reasonably priced.
Today I ordered the "Beef donburi"…More »
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1/26/2011
* Creative bento *
One of the things I like about Guu Garden is how it is in the middle of downtown,… Read more »
12. Hitoe Sushi Japanese Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6R 1N6
(778) 371-4619
Categories:
Japanese,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
* Casual Japanese spot *
Thank you Jacqueline T. for encouraging me to try out this casual Japanese restaurant in the quieter part of 4th. I've passed by many times without blinking an eye, and am happy to have finally gone in.
I ordered the sushi…More »
13. Kingyo
Vancouver, BC V6G 2L9
(604) 608-1677
Categories:
Japanese,
Tapas Bars,
Tapas/Small Plates
Neighbourhood: West End
* Nice spot for a birthday celebration *
The West End is basically famous for 4 things:
- English Bay with the beach and entrance to Stanley Park
- Davie Village (Vancouver's equivalent of the Castro)
- Diabetic Alley (Beard Papa, Cupcakes, Marble Slab,…More »
14. GMen Ramen Shop - CLOSED
* Great except for temperature *
I popped in for lunch and had the torigara shoyu ramen. This was made with a chicken based broth instead of pork. It had a nice assortment of toppings including chashu (which was nicely marbled), half of a marinated…More »
15. Guu in Aberdeen
Richmond, BC V6X
(604) 295-6612
Category:
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Golden Village
This is the Richmond branch of this local small chain of izakayas. This is one the better ones of the bunch, and offers some of the more authentic sushi in the Greater Vancouver area. They fly special fish in regularly from the Tsukuji Market in…More »
16. Cafe de l'Orangerie
Vancouver, BC V6P 5A1
(604) 266-0066
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Marpole
* Japanese style Western cafe which continues to impress *
While struggling to connect with people in Japan and failing due to international lines being down, I was drawn to get a Japanese lunch.
The friendly couple who runs this place continue to…More »
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11/23/2010
* Japanese style Western cafe *
This is a rather unusual location for Yoshoku style offerings, so it… Read more »
17. Marulilu Cafe
Vancouver, BC V5Y
(604) 568-4211
Categories:
Japanese,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
* Okonomiyaki too! *
This pleasant little cafe really still feels like it could be near a train station in Japan (and it is right across the street from the Canada Line conveniently).
Today I had the okonomiyaki. They make it fresh after you order…More »
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2/5/2010 First to Review
* A Japanese run cafe very similar to what you find in Japan *
This spot could easily be near a train… Read more »
18. Motomachi Shokudo
* Organic ramen?!?!?!! Cool! *
I like the focus on slightly healthier and more organic when possible that they offer here. It is a unique position in the ramen game!
The broth was rich and flavourful, the noodles perfectly cooked, a generous amount…More »
19. Hi Genki Japanese Restaurant
Located next door to the National Nikkei Heritage Centre. Serves homestyle Japanese food, and also caters to the senior Japanese residences nearby. The decor is a bit institutional, but the food is very Japanese. Check the sample plates at the…More »
20. Artisan Sakemaker
Vancouver, BC V6H 4G9
(604) 685-7253
This little spot on Railspur Alley tucked away between various arts and crafts stores is an unlikely place to find a sake producer. But they claim to be the first junmaishu namazake producer in Canada of its kind (although I'm not clear what "of its…More »
21. Sushi Bar Kilala
Burnaby, BC V5C 2K8
(604) 298-4749
Category:
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Burnaby Heights
This is a small sushi bar owned and operated by a very nice Japanese couple. They apparently supply the Japanese consulate with sushi on a regular basis. The fish is always very fresh, and prepared well. When you sit for dinner it is amazing the…More »
22. Ki-Isu Japanese Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2R6
(604) 899-0366
Category:
Japanese
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
* Renovating *
Passed by today and they are closed with a big sign saying that there will be a 20% discount after they re-open. The work crew looked mighty busy inside doing the renovations. Hopefully it will be a nice reno job, and the food will be…More »
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11/5/2008 First to Review
Korean owned and operated sushi bar. The head chef was trained in Kansai, Japan. For a mid-range… Read more »
23. Assi Supermarket
* Korean market with many Japanese products too *
This little Korean market offers a nice selection of Korean products as well as a smaller selection of Japanese products mixed in. Prices are pretty reasonable. Makes a perfect stop to pick up a…More »
24. Keis Bakery - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6J 3J2
(604) 714-5385
This is a Japanese bakery offering a nice variety of sweet and savory treats. The macha-cream bun is a particular treat - filled with a delightful green tea enhanced cream. The owners are very friendly and frequently will include a free sample in…More »
25. Japa Dog
* Overworked! *
Ok, so I know I poked fun in the past at Japa Dog's recruiting of 2 specialized jobs for a single hot dog stand (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...).
But I see why now. This new location (the 3rd of their growing weenie empire!) located right…More »
26. Izumi-Ya Japanese Marketplace
Richmond, BC V6X 2A4
(604) 303-1171
Categories:
Caterers,
Grocery,
Ethnic Food
Neighbourhood: Golden Village
* A reliable Japanese market *
Granted this isn't a huge place, and granted they don't have a huge amount of stock. But they do have a nice variety of Japanese ingredients that are not terribly over priced. Parking is easy and there rarely are long…More »
27. Gi Gelato & Coffee House
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
(604) 682-7865
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
Tucked away from the bulk of the Granville Island crowds, this Japanese run gelato cafe offers a small selection of housemade gelato. The flavours change regularly, but when available their rum raisin is one of my favourites. I'm surprised they…More »
28. Zakkushi
Vancouver, BC V6J 5L1
(604) 730-9844
Categories:
Japanese,
Tapas Bars
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
This is the 2nd location of this yakitori restaurant. This location's food and service is much better than the original location on Denman street. The Denman street location used to be pretty good, but has gone downhill the last 2 times I was…More »
29. Konbiniya Japan Centre
Vancouver, BC V6E 1C1
(604) 682-3634
This is more than just your typical convenience store. (Go ahead, pronounce it: Con-Bee-Knee-Ya). You can locate it by finding the giant pocky boxes.
They have the largest selection and variety of Japanese snack foods available downtown. 12-15…More »
30. Beard Papa's
Vancouver, BC V6G 2M9
(604) 681-3163
* Renovation finally *
So what used to be the most confusing Beard Papa location I have seen anyplace in the world has re-opened and streamlined! Hooray!
They dumped the St. Germaine's Bakery part of the store, which was just confusing and not very…More »
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11/7/2008 First to Review
This is the 2nd Canadian location of this extremely popular Japanese cream puff chain. (Some have… Read more »
31. Beard Papa's - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V5Z 3X7
(604) 569-2898
This is the 4th Canadian location of this extremely popular Japanese cream puff chain. (Some have called it the Krispy Kreme of Japan.) The first location is in the Aberdeen Centre down in Richmond, and they have a location in Crystal Mall out in…More »
32. Guu
Vancouver, BC V6E 1W2
(604) 685-8817
Categories:
Japanese,
Tapas Bars
Neighbourhoods: West End, Downtown
Perhaps it is because it is New Year's Eve, but today Guu just wasn't up to snuff. The bulk of the waitresses and kitchen staff were not the ones I have seen before. There seemed to be massive confusion between everyone, and VERY long waits for…More »
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11/6/2008
This is the original location of this local izakaya chain. They offer very reasonable lunch… Read more »
33. Sanpachi Japanese Noodle & Bar
* Ramen district showdown *
The ramen district? Wait, that doesn't turn up on any real estate maps. But it should.
I count roughly 6 different ramen shops within a 10 minute walk of each other in and around Robson (Motomachi, Kintaro, Benkei,…More »
34. Shiro
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2V9
(604) 874-0027
Categories:
Japanese,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
* Good neighbourhood Japanese restaurant *
I finally made it over to the Cambie Village to try out Shiro, which came highly recommended from several people.
I got the lunch box G, as recommended. It includes a LOT of food:
Overall the sushi and…More »
35. Alpha Global Sushi and Bar
Vancouver, BC V6B 3E4
(604) 633-0355
* Hot things 4 stars. Cold things too saucy (2 stars). *
Every time I've been here the waiter always asks if you have been there before and then tries to explain the "unique" menu - but the menu is typical izakaya food.
The uniqueness is that it is…More »
36. Aki Restaurant - CLOSED
* Classic izakaya mixed with robata and sushi *
Aki has been around for a while, and it produces consistent Japanese food. It has the feel of an izakaya, but also has a sushi bar and a robata.
I hadn't been here in a few years, as there are other…More »
37. Kimura
Vancouver, BC V5R
(604) 569-2198
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Renfrew-Collingwood
* Good in theory *
The set of menu offerings here were very promising, with a larger selection of items you don't find at many of the sushi bars around town. That combined with a Japanese chef and staff sounded really good in theory.
After being…More »
38. Yamato Sushi Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6B 2G5
(604) 682-5494
Category:
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
An inexpensive non-Japanese owned sushi bar with very fresh product. An 18 piece set with miso soup and salad is priced at a reasonable $5.50! When you need a budget sushi fix, this is the place to go! (I much prefer it over similar places nearby…More »
39. Kaide Sushi
* There is a reason for long lines most of the time. *
Was looking for a quick lunch at the usually reliable Ki-Isu: http://www.yelp.ca/biz... but arrived and was disappointed to find a huge crowd making it a non-practical option for today sadly. So…More »
40. Osa Tako Hero
Vancouver, BC V6C 1G8
Categories:
Japanese,
Food Stands,
Fast Food
Neighbourhood: Downtown
* Videogame takoyaki *
Ok, their whole menu is just a bit too cutesy for me with the videogame theme. Toppings are called, "power ups" - oh puhleze. Wait did I just lose a life for saying that?!?!?!?!
The young guy running the cart seems very…More »
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