Top Best Sushi Places & Restaurants in North Vancouver

"Find them: Miku, 200 Granville St. #70, mikurestuarant.com, @mikurestaurant; Minami, 1118 Mainland St., minamirestaurant.com, @minamiyaletown. The lowdown: Sister restaurants Miku and Minami are the crowned queens of aburi-style, flame-seared sushi, which owner Seigo Nakamura introduced to Canada 11 years ago when he first opened Miku on West Pender in downtown Vancouver. It eventually moved into its current location overlooking Burrard Harbour near Canada Place, while Minami acts as the lively younger sibling in fun-loving Yaletown."

"Miku Restaurant has made a name for itself in Vancouver for serving some of the best fine dining Japanese in the city. Miku was the first restaurant in Vancouver to start serving aburi sushi and it has since become a popular style of sushi, especially amongst Vancouverites. Their popularity didn't stop at just one restaurant and they have a couple of other restaurants in the city now."

"Downtown Vancouver’s sister restaurants Miku and Minami are the perfect spots to devour some authentic, Aburi-style sushi. In 2008, Miku first introduced the Aburi cooking practice to Vancouver, which means the sushi gets flame-torched and its taste is distinctively changed. Minami in Yaletown quickly followed suit."

"If you’ve never tried Peruvian-Japanese food, then here’s your chance in one of the city’s most picture-perfect locations on the seawall overlooking False Creek. The early-bird prix fixe menu offers excellent value and a chance to sample some of the restaurant’s high points, but the real star is the Ancora Glacier, a funky take on a seafood tower. You’ll swoon over the creamy whipped cold causa topped with juicy Dungeness crab and Salt Spring Island mussel escabeche."

"A post shared by Ancora Waterfront Dining (@ancoradining) on Mar 25, 2019 at 10:38am PDT. With two locations situated right by the water, Ancora will offer you an amazing fusion of Peruvian and Japanese seafood cuisine. The two unlikely pairings truly offer Vancouver something different than other seafood restaurants."

"7:00 pm Dinner at Ancora Dining: After a long day out of the city, head over to Ancora for a tasty treat of west coast foods with a swirl of Peruvian and Japanese influence. Make sure you try their Seared scallops and pork belly!"

"Owned by world-renowned celebrity chef Hidekazu Tojo, Tojo's is arguably the most famous Vancouver sushi restaurant: It's a favorite among celebrities and locals alike. Joe Perry of Aerosmith is just one of the many stars who love this Vancouver landmark, declaring to the Georgia Straight that "It wouldn't be a stop in Vancouver if I didn't go there at least once." Although Tojo's does offer a la carte options, it's famous for its omakase ("leave it up to us") dinners: After asking about your likes and dislikes, Chef Tojo et al create a customized dinner just for you. The only downside to this sushi haven is the price: Omakase dinners run $80 - $180 per person."

"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."

"We love stuffing them with fresh fish mousse and top with special Tojo’s sauce ❤️... This Japanese kitchen is casually elegant and is known for its innovative sushi and “omakase” dishes. They offer more than a meal, but an experience."

"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."

"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 (long) weekend is calling and so is our Premium Zen lunch set. Featuring a selection of six seasonal kobachi dishes... Minami Restaurant is located in Yaletown, a vibrant neighborhood in Vancouver."

"Eating out is a lot of people’s favorite thing to do in Vancouver and staring at your phone for 30 minutes in a doorway while you wait for a table is something you just get used to doing - and Toshi is no exception. This is partially due to their no-reservation policy and the fact that it’s only slightly larger than a walk-in-closet, but it’s mostly because the food is really good and affordable. If you do end up waiting the usual hour or more and items haven’t sold out yet, the eel oshi sushi, caramelized barbeque eggplant, and buttery black cod are incredible."

"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."

"A post shared by Toshi Sushi (@toshisushivan) on Oct 29, 2019 at 2:39pm PDT. This South Main restaurant has been operating since 2004. While it doesn’t take reservations, many would agree the potential line you might face to devour Toshi’s nigiri is well worth the wait."

"For casual excellence in Vancouver’s beachy West End neighbourhood, line up with the locals at the counter of Sushi Itoga—a minimalistic restaurant serving rolls, nigiri, chirashi bowls, and sashimi of the highest order. Fish is fresh and Ocean Wise, takeout containers are compostable, and nothing is fried or ladled with mayo (that’s perfectly baked sweet potato and boiled shrimp in your dynamite roll). High-quality, low-key sushi at its best."

"A post shared by yvr �� (@i.am_angela) on Aug 9, 2016 at 4:27pm PDT. Cheap and sushi are generally two words that instantly raise suspicion. But at Sushi Itoga, you can, in fact, get affordable high-quality sushi without fear."

"If you’re in the mood for Japanese, Ebisu is a great choice. And they just so happen to have a patio. So you can enjoy your favorite Japanese eats by yourself or with some friends in the fresh air of the West End."

"Sushi in Vancouver is du rigeur, and this happy place on Main Street offers a vast number of specialty rolls that range from the Paparazzi roll (spicy tuna with tuna tataki and onion) to the Jumpin Dessert Roll (cream cheese, fresh fruit and pop rocks). Dine in or take away."

"The Templeton won an outstanding achievement award from the BC heritage society back in 1997 and has been a diner since 1934 under various names. Probably the highest quality diner on this list, The Templeton is the place to go when your parents or grandparents want to have a great breakfast in a setting they would have experienced as kids. Hours: Sunday/Tuesday to Thursday, 8:30AM-10PM, Friday/Saturday, 8:30AM-11PM and Sunday, 8:30AM-11PMWhere: 1087 Granville Street"

"A post shared by The Templeton Diner (@thetempleton) on Apr 21, 2018 at 2:11pm PDT. Organic and nostalgic, that’s what you’ll find on the menu of this Vancouver dive. This old-style diner serves up classic breakfasts just like your mom used to make, as well as some boozy shakes just like your “fun” aunt used to sneak you."

"Old school dinner The Templeton is one of our favourite places to head for a basic brekkie. All-day breakfast is the name of the game here, and that means you can order this spot’s buttermilk or pulled pork pancakes for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Address: 1087 Granville Street, VancouverPhone: 604-685-4612"

"Home to one of the best BLT’s in Vancouver, Save on Meats will give you that hometown feel with tons of options and of course, “Adult Milkshakes” – who wouldn’t want that?. Address: 43 W Hastings Street, VancouverPhone: 604-569-3568. Facebook | Twitter | Instagram"

"A Gastown staple, Save On Meats prides itself on some of the best burgers in the city. Build your own, and then get a boozy milkshake alongside it to complete the experience. Heck maybe, even pick up some ground chuck at the adjacent butcher shop."

"Big burgers with an even bigger taste, the Sunshine Diner resides in the heart of Kitsilano and is famous for its big burger platters. Come hungry, leave with leftovers for lunch tomorrow – that’s how big the portions are. Address: 2649 W Broadway, VancouverPhone: 604-733-7717"

"Located in Kitsilano, Sunshine Diner is the place to go for cheap breakfast food. Check out their blueberry pancakes and egg breakfast combos if you go, and say hi to the Elvis and Marilyn Monroe statues greeting you at the door."

"2342 Granville Street Vancouver, BC V6H 3G3 604 738 1077WEBSITE | MAP. The gallery showcases and promotes established and emerging Canadian talents"

"Founded in 1931, the permanent collection of the gallery consists of 11.000 artworks including over 200 works by Emily Carr, The Group of Seven, Jeff Wall, Harry Callahan and Marc Chagall. The gallery hosts regular touring exhibits and lectures, it is home to a gift shop and a cute cafe. On Tuesday evenings from 5 to 9 pm admission is by donation."

"Posing with lovely new friends at Elan Fine Art in front of Landon Mackenzie’s “Mirror Square” painting. A post shared by ELAN FINE ART (@elanfineart) on Nov 27, 2017 at 1:14pm PST. Elan Fine Art displays historical and contemporary art of quality for art enthusiasts living across Metro Vancouver."

"This unique spa transports you to a Middle Eastern-inspired setting and boasts a Hammam and Gommage paired experience. Beginning with a cleansing steam treatment, you then relax in an exfoliation session featuring black Moroccan soap to refresh the skin. You can then follow up the treatment with a massage, facial or body masque."

"Sabai Thai Spa in Coal Harbour gives guests a unique and relaxing experience from their downtown location. The calming environment sets the tone for a blissful treatment that will leave you feeling as though you've just come back from vacation. Sabai Thai Spa offers massages, esthetics, hand and foot treatments, body treatments and facials."