Top Best Japanese Restaurants in Richmond

"Resume your sushi tour at Tojo’s, where your sushi is de facto prepared by a living legend of the culinary world. The real deal of the house is the California roll, invented by chef Hidekazu Tojo and who owns Tojo’s Restaurant. Most other places use imitation crab in their California rolls, but it is here that you get the real crab deal (dungeness crab) and oh boy it makes a huge difference."

"Tojo's has been around for over 30 years and can't be looked over when listing the best sushi spots in the city. This institution is definitely on the pricier side but it's a must-try for any and all sushi lovers. Their Seasonal Omakase is always a good choice as it's, well, seasonal and the freshest."

"Hidekazu Tojo is a sushi-making legend in Vancouver, with thousands of special preparations stored in his creative mind. In this bright modern...Read More"

"The speciality at Yaletown’s Minami is aburi oshi sushi—lightly pressed and flame-torched rectangles of saucy, mouth-melting sushi bliss. Rolls here are delicious, but nothing compares to the buttery bite of the salmon oshi sushi (easily reason enough to visit) and the lime-spiked bite of the ebi oshi. The atmosphere, in keeping with the neighbourhood’s yuppie-ish character, is slickly refined and “big date” appropriate, though you may easily pop in for a casual lunch."

"A post shared by Sylvia (@sylviatuason) on Oct 1, 2018 at 10:26pm PDT. This celebrated Yaletown sushi restaurant offers incredible eats and a delightful hidden patio to match. It’s intimate and surrounded by a beautiful garden – you instantly forget which neighbourhood you’re relaxing in once you sit here for a while."

"We just ordered takeaway from Sansho for the first time tonight and we will absolutely be ordering again. It is super reasonably priced for what we believe to..."

"Kingsway's Sushi by Yuji is a small space so get here early to get a seat and be sure to order the Japanese gunkan style sushi (topped with fish roe), chopped scallop rolls and the delicate quails egg dishes. Affordable and generous in portion size (think thick-cut hamachi sashimi), this hole-in-the-wall joint is an East Vancouver gem. Price: Budget-friendly/mid-range"

"A post shared by Nicole • Food & Adventure (@foodiecole) on Dec 18, 2019 at 10:01pm PST. Another hidden gem for sushi in Vancouver, this time tucked into Kingsway. Sushi by Yuji offers patrons sweet uni and some amazing nigiri for both lunch and dinner."

"Uni still scares me sometimes, but those who love and appreciate this delicacy must give it a try at Sushi by Yuji—it'll melt beautifully in your mouth."

"Sharing the same owners, both The Eatery and The General Public serve unique fusion rolls as well as a traditional sushi menu. Along with serving super-delicious sushi (at affordable prices), The Eatery in Kitsilano is also well known for being one of the zaniest Vancouver sushi restaurants: its walls are covered in Astro Boy and pop-culture decor. Often packed with UBC students, it's the creative rolls--like the "Japanese Fortress Roll" of spicy tuna topped with yam fries--that make this worth a visit."

"If you want plant-based sushi with a twist, then you should definitely try out the food from The General Public Sushi House!. They have a pretty large vegan sushi menu so naturally I got a bunch of stuff to myself. Aside from the great-tasting sushi, they have yummy cocktail drinks that we enjoyed (even though we promised we weren’t going to drink that night LOL), as well as some funny and strange decor!"

"Yōshoku-style, seasonally inspired, local ingredients following Japanese traditions of using what is around you. Try the Tonkatsu & Curry, Oyako Sandwich, and Beef Belly Katsu Sandwich."

"Probably the most slept-on restaurant in the Kingyo grouping but for sure our favourite. They share a couple of dishes with Kingyo, but they specialize in kushikatsu, which we are now addicted to. Basically, these guys bread and deep fry just about everything, then they put it on a skewer, and then you put that in your mouth."

"A post shared by Mak N Ming Restaurant (@maknming) on Sep 8, 2018 at 6:29pm PDT. This Kitsilano restaurant was recently chosen as one of Canada’s top new restaurants for 2017 by enRoute magazine, and we have to wholeheartedly agree with that choice. From decadent Chef’s tasting menus to limited-time fusion brunches, this French-Japanese eatery was fourth on the annual list, and it was also the only restaurant in BC that made the top 10."

"This is neither a party place nor a cocktail lounge masquerading as a restaurant. Mak N Ming, with chef Makoto Ono running the kitchen, has garnered considerable buzz for its exquisite Asian-meets-French menu. Rather unusually for Vancouver, the restaurant forgoes a la carte dining for two tasting menus: a three-course Demi Menu (CDN$54, or $41 per person) and a six-course Chef’s Menu (CDN$83, or $63 per person)."

"Red cedar walls cast a rosy glow over this 28-seat Kitsilano nook, which Air Canada named as the country’s fourth best new restaurant in 2017. Here, chef-owners Makoto Ono and Amanda Cheng reprise the Asian flavors and French techniques that..."

"Soft Peaks opened a Burnaby location in 2019, and now it’s time for Richmond to get a taste of its signature offerings. The Richmond outpost will be located at the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet’s food hall, the Food Folk Eatery. Address: McArthurGlen Designer Outlet — 1000-7899 Templeton Station Road, Richmond (in the Food Folk Eatery)"

"Hot Cha Café is a great bubble tea shop offering an impressive selection of bubble teas. Prices here are pocket-friendly compared to other bubble tea shops in Vancouver. The service is efficient and friendly and you can get an explanation of items on the menu if you are having a hard time choosing a flavor of bubble tea."

"A local favorite ice cream shop and long-standing gelateria on Venables Street, La Casa Gelato boasts over 200 flavors of gelato, sorbetto and frozen yogurt. Reflecting Vancouver’s cultural mix, flavours include durian, garlic, and the usual suspects of chocolate, cocopine and cassata (an Italian favorite). As in Italy, pay first, then taste and select your flavor at your leisure."

"Meanwhile, La Casa Gelato is maybe the only name on this list that has both feet planted on either side of the crazy/classic line. An East Van institution, La Casa Gelato is the official record holder for the most flavours of ice cream in the world. And when you’ve got over 230 to choose from, the options range from the classics (chocolate) to the downright daunting."

"La Casa Gelato has over 238 flavours of gelato at their shop – pretty insane, right?. It’s the only place in the whole world with this many gelato flavours. They have really unique and different flavours, including everything from dragonfruit, to durian, to wasabi (yep, you heard that right)."

"Cartems offers so many awesome flavours it’s a borderline challenge to pick one when you walk into one of their shops. From the crave-worthy Cookies and cream to one of their adventurous rotating savoury options (like honey parmesan), not to mention their decadent filled "Stuffies" there's something for everyone here. Vegans take note: there are plenty of donuts for you at Cartems, too."

"It's well known that Canadians love their donuts, but Cartems is adding flavorful twists to what you would typically see on a donut menu. The Bee Sting's topped with a Cassia flower infused honey glaze and finished with cracked black pepper and grated parmesan cheese. It makes for a delicious sweet and salty treat."

"Address: Downtown – 534 West Pender, Vancouver BC | Mount Pleasant – 2190 Main St., Vancouver BC. My friends wanted to go and get some donuts, and we went to this place called Cartems!. Apparently, they have a lot of vegan and gluten-free options (which made me really happy!)."

"We couldn’t write a list of the best donuts in Vancouver without including this absolute titan. We’re not going to sit here and say it’s off the charts, flavour-wise. But, there’s no denying that Duffin’s is a magical place in Vancouver, has a tremendous range of donuts to choose from, and the best value in the city by far."

"Their 30-year run of fresh baked and prepared in-house donuts has made them a Vancouver staple. They offer 50 varieties and also serve fried chicken, Chinese food, and torta subs and are open 24 hours a day. What more could you ask of donut shop?"

"The BC Sports Hall of Fame is a must visit for sports enthusiasts visiting Vancouver. Located inside BC Place, there is plenty to do and see inside the museum. This isn't your typical exhibition where you are not allowed to touch things, instead it's fully hands on with a rock climbing wall, virtual soccer and a host of other fun things to do."

"The BC Sports Hall of Fame is a must visit for sports enthusiasts visiting Vancouver. Located inside BC Place, there'd plenty to do and see inside the museum. This isn't your typical exhibition where you are not allowed to touch things, instead it's fully hands on with a rock climbing wall, virtual soccer and a host of other fun things to do."

"Sports fans can check out the BC Sports Hall of Fame & Museum at BC Place. Attractions include interactive exhibits such as a rotating climbing wall, 14 meter timed running track, and bubble hockey. Other galleries focus on women in sports, the Winter Olympics of 2010, and a Hall of Champions gallery."

"The oldest building that is still surviving in Vancouver is the Hastings Mill Store. It was once located on the South shore of the Burrard Inlet. Built in 1865 and dedicated to Captain Edward Stamp, Hastings Mill Store was used as a sawmill company under Edward’s possession."

"In the West End, visitors and residents alike will find the restored heritage house that is the Roedde House Museum. Constructed in 1893 for the city’s first bookbinder, Gustav Roedde, and his family, the late Victorian home has 11 rooms that reflect their everyday life, with period pieces (including some from the Roedde family) and artefacts, some of which guests may carefully handle. The museum also hosts various events throughout the year."

"Take a trip back in time at 1415 Barclay Street's Roedde House Museum at the 19th century home of Vancouver's first bookbinder, Gustav Roedde. the Roedde House Preservation Society has carefully restored the house to create an accurate portrayal of late Victorian family life in the West End. Shopping in Vancouver"

"For a glimpse of what the West End looked like before the apartment blocks, visit this handsome 1893 Queen Anne–style mansion, now a lovingly preserved museum. Designed by infamous architect Francis Rattenbury,... Top ChoiceGardens in Fairview & South Granville"