Top Best Japanese Restaurants in Downtown Vancouver

"Locals can tell you it was photo-friendly chef Hidekazu Tojo himself who invented the California roll, though there are plenty more elusive creations to taste at his eponymous, special-occasion-ready restaurant. Order the omakase—it changes regularly, but if you’re lucky the silken, ginger-glazed sablefish, marinated albacore tuna, and snapper with rum sauce will appear alongside sashimi, nigiri, and tempura. Black sesame panna cotta or green tea crème brûlèe round out the experience."

"A post shared by Tojo’s Restaurant (@tojos_restaurant) on Jun 9, 2018 at 8:51pm PDT. Tojo’s Restaurant is a locally and internationally recognized spot. This restaurant is known for creating top-notch Japanese food served beautifully using fresh and seasonal ingredients."

"Located in beautiful Vancouver, Canada, Tojo’s Restaurant is internationally recognized for creating exquisite food served as an art form. Our dishes are fresh, unique and modern, rooted in Japanese fine dining traditions with a distinct"

"Aburi game 🔥 – 📸 Premium Oshi Trio including: ➡️Hokkaido hotate & botan ebi ➡️Albacore tuna & otoro ➡️Japanese wagyu & hickory smoked bacon – You have to try this aburi oishi sushi on a whole another level. We highly recommend getting our favourite by far – albacore tuna & otoro. The pieces presents with the in your mouth buttery texture & flavours are superb!"

"Located in the vibrant neighbourhood of Yaletown, Minami Restaurant follows the pioneering footsteps of its sister restaurant, Miku, in delivering the innovative dining experience of Aburi cuisine to Vancouver's thriving food scene. Each piece of sushi is flame seared using a blowtorch and..."

"Minami is a sister restaurant to the popular Miku restaurant, and I think I actually prefer eating here. The sushi is also pretty expensive, but I find myself liking the options at Minami more. Be sure to make a reservation because it gets super busy!"

"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..."

"A post shared by Jason | Noms Mag (@yehitsfoodtime) on Feb 4, 2018 at 11:03pm PST. For having a bit of some more traditional Japanese seafood delicacies, check-in at Sushi by Yuji. It’s a warm place with a relaxing, laid-back atmosphere and expansive menu options."

"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."

"This lunch spot specializes in serving up delicious, homemade bento boxes. We’ve got friends that have been going here for lunch for like 2 months straight and swear by it. That’s a good enough vouch-system for us, and it should be for you too."

"We’ve got friends that have been going here for lunch for like 2 months straight and swear by it. That’s a good enough vouch-system for us, tbh. Hours: Monday to Saturday, 11AM-8PM, Closed SundayWhere: 288 E Pender Street"

"Yaletown stalwart Bistro Sakana(1123 Mainland Street), Japanese owned and operated, consistently provides elegant and creative takes on sushi, such as the use of brown rice in their items. The restaurant does not stint on quality, with selections like Gindara black cod aburi and madai (seabream) sashimi. French influences also appear through the menu, such as in a caprese roll, with hotate scallops, fresh shiso-basil pesto, fresh tomato, and bocconcini mozzarella, which is lightly sauteéd and plated with extra virgin olive oil and an aged Modena balsamic reduction."

"Bistro Sakana offers both traditional edo style sushi using both local with a large quantity of fresh fish from Japan. We also offer fusional Japanese dishes that are firmly rooted from Japanese culinary tradition. The experience at Bistro Sakana is"

"Melo is a newer entry on this list but they've sprung up as a viable option in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood. This almond croissant features a good rise and a slight candied crunch to the top almond layer. The inside leaves much to be desired with only a smidgen of almond paste within."

"It’s a vegan and specialty bakery, with gluten free, refined sugar free and nut free options available. Pop in for a sweet treat and see the bakers at work in the open-kitchen, preparing droolworthy delights such as cinnamon rolls, peanut butter cookies and S’mores bars."

"Cookies, cinnamon buns, loaves and even cupcakes are baked in-house. Another perfect spot to pick up some goodies on your way to dinner. Or heck, swing by in the morning for a (somewhat) healthy way to start the day!"

"Edible Flours is an all-natural vegan bakery with tonnes of gluten and soy-free options. Some of the best treats are their cinnamon rolls which makes a great mid-morning treat."

"You’ll also be impressed with the rustic and charming setting at Sula Indian Restaurant (1128 Commercial Drive and 4172 Main Street) featuring antique furniture, pops of vibrant colour, and a Indian mural art. The menu at Sula is extensive but you’ll want to order fragrant seafood curries  as well as Mumbai street snacks. Sula also has a cocktail program with traditional Indian spices like tamarind, star anise, and amla."

"This traditional Indian restaurant has plenty of great takeout options for you to choose from. We go all-vegetarian when we visit Sula, preferring to sample the veggie dishes like Dal Makhani, Channa Masala, and Gobi Aloo. There are also plenty of vegan and gluten-free options should you have any dietary restrictions."

"Truly traditional Indian restaurant in Vancouver, serving exotic Indian food from different regions of south and North India prepared using aromatic spices ground in house combined with fresh herbs, served in a playful Indian inspired indoor garden"