Top Best Sushi Places & Restaurants in British Columbia

"Sit at the sushi bar at Miku to watch the chefs create your meal right in front of you|© Miku Restaurant. Situated along the Burrard Inlet next to the Vancouver landmark Canada Place, Miku Waterfront delivers gourmet Aburi cuisine inspired by the innovative idea of sear-flaming sushi, paired with its well known energetic ambience. Over the years, the city has become familiarized with the concept of light searing direct from a flame that enhances the natural flavor of the fish, and the restaurant’s creation of specialty sauces to go with each different Aburi-style sushi has introduced people to flavors beyond their expectations."

"Budget travelers might want to skip this one, but if you’re looking to work a high-end dinner into your schedule, look no further. Using local seafood and utilizing an “Aburi” (or “flame-seared”) technique, chef Kazuya Matsuoka, has crafted a sushi menu whose flavors are so mouthwatering on their own that he asks that you don’t wash them out by adding soy sauce. The space itself is warm and fancy, with classy lighting, accommodating staff, and sparkling waterfront views, but it’s the food itself that earned Miku a spot on the Daily Beast’s list of the Best Sushi Restaurants in the World."

"North Shore waterfront views spill in from the floor to ceiling windows at Miku Restaurant, one of Vancouver’s hottest sushi spots. The chefs here whip up delectable dishes that’ll tantalise more than your tastebuds. However, the unbeatable views truly make this spot a charming place to spend the evening with someone you love, especially if you’re visiting from out of town."

"Coming from Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar, Ancora's Executive Chef, Ricardo Valverde, brings more than a decade of culinary experience to the kitchen. Chef Yoshihiro Tabo hails from Japan and leads the restaurant's raw bar, bringing years of experience and incredible talent. This duo effortlessly blends Peruvian and Japanese cultures using seasonal and sustainable ingredients from local and global suppliers."

"Ancora's Executive Chef, Ricardo Valverde, brings more than a decade of culinary experience to the kitchen. Chef Yoshihiro Tabo hails from Japan and leads the restaurant's raw bar, bringing years of experience and incredible talent. This duo effortlessly blends Peruvian and Japanese cultures using seasonal and sustainable ingredients from local and global suppliers."

"The grandfather of Vancouver’s sushi restaurants is, undoubtedly, Tojo’s (1133 West Broadway), which has been going strong for 32 years. Chef Tojo, who enjoys world-wide acclaim, has been a pathmaker, credited for introducing Omakase to Vancouver, as well as creating the “inside out” Tojo roll (aka the “California roll”), as well as the BC roll and rainbow roll. He’s just released a fall seven-course omakase menu, which features items like a tuna sashimi ice bowl with Tojo’s special sauce, in additional to a seasonal assortment of sushi."

"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."

"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"

"Fresh flavours, bold colours, and stunning plating tend to be the trend here, and looking at the photos we can confirm the seafood is indeed as fresh as it looks. One of Vancouver’s best spot for sushi, Minami boasts incredible oshi sushi as well. Address: 1118 Mainland Street, VancouverNeighbourhood: Yaletown Phone: 604-685-8080Facebook | Twitter | Instagram"

"If you’re looking to get your aburi fix, Miku’s sister restaurant has also got you covered. Minami combines Japanese and West Coast cuisine in a comfortable, intimate atmosphere. At Minami, its Aburi sushi is made to be paired with their seafood dishes and your choice of sake, wine, or specialty cocktail."

"The lowdown: Those in the know flock to local gem Toshi Sushi at precisely 4:20 p.m. to snag a spot in line before the doors open at 4:30 p.m. Tucked off Main Street in East Vancouver, what this shoebox-sized resto lacks in space it makes up for in unpretentious, fuss-free fare."

"Don’t let Toshi Sushi’s small and unassuming location put you off. The sushi here has the same fresh, melt-in-your-mouth quality that you’ll find at higher-end Japanese restaurants in Vancouver. The delicious food and reasonable prices mean there is often a line to get in."

"That’s okay by us though- the food makes it more than worth it. Classic sushi at very reasonable prices, which probably explains why there’s always a line. We’re cool with it, since we just end up ordering more once we’re in there."

"Photo of Yamato Sushi by Raul Pachego-Vega on flickr creative commons https://flic.kr/p/9rL2a7. We are lucky here in Vancouver to have access to sushi that is both really fresh and reasonably priced. At Yamato, all box specials are under $9 and you can share a party tray with your friends with 34 pieces of sushi for $21.95."

"A post shared by Mark (@demarkoist) on Apr 14, 2016 at 12:47am PDT. Yamato Sushi hits a rare medium of enjoying quality sushi without having to dish out a pretty penny on your rolls. Their box specials also look to be a solid bargain, giving you a little bit of everything for just $9."

"A post shared by Renee Yeung | Food & Travel (@thebellydiaries) on Dec 4, 2019 at 2:18pm PST. Offering an excellent selection of vegan pizzas and dairy-free ice cream, Virtuous Pie has made a name for itself over the last few years. Now boasting two Vancouver locations, you can try pizzas such as Ultraviolet (walnut and arugula pesto, cashew mozzarella, tomatoes, kale, caramelized onion, and pine nuts), and Superfunghi (wild mushrooms, potato cream and, mozzarella) to name a few."

"A big meal here doesn’t leave you feeling regretful, bloated or like you need to go run 10km. Tip: Stranger Wings is the cult favorite. Order with all the dipping sauces!!"

"A plant-based hot dog eatery is coming to Robson Street — Good Dogs is slated to open soon in Vancouver. Good Dogs Plant Foods will be opening its brick and mortar at 1331 Robson Street, the team told Dished Vancouver. Address: 1331 Robson Street, Vancouver"

"Mochido is actually the newest name on this list, having only opened earlier this spring!. They’ve already made some waves thanks to their super interesting ‘mochi donut’, which is like a bunch of little interconnected balls. We have to admit, these folks might get the nod for ‘coolest looking’ on our list of best donuts in Vancouver."

"On June 13, 1886, there was the Great Vancouver Fire, which took many buildings with it. The Hastings Mill Store was left untouched, leaving it to be Vancouver's oldest building. It wasn't originally at this location, but was built in Gastown and was saved from demolition and put on a barge to it's current location."