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Rajio Public House Japanese Restaurant

4.4
Vancouver Magazine
$$
  • Japanese Izakaya with tapas & entrees
  • Located near Near W 10th Ave and Highbury St
  • Hip atmosphere, cozy spot, lively music
  • Attentive service with birthday celebrations

What to Order

Uni Cream Udon / Uni-bonara Udon / Crab Udon

This creamy udon dish features a rich uni (sea urchin) flavor, often with crab, and has a delightful bouncy texture.

Wagyu Skewer

A flavorful skewer featuring wagyu beef, often served with a tangy dipping sauce.

Pork Cheek / Grilled Pork Cheek

A tender and flavourful pork dish, often grilled, that is a favourite among diners.

Wagyu Menchi Katsu

A deep-fried katsu skewer featuring wagyu menchi, praised for its taste and often re-ordered.

Crab Bibimbap

A tasty bibimbap dish featuring crab, highly recommended for its flavor.

Tofu Cheese

A unique appetizer that many find enjoyable, often described as having a dessert-like quality.

Watermelon Punch

A refreshing drink, often with a hint of fizz, that tastes like watermelon juice.

Inside Scoop

  • Be aware of the 2-hour dining limit, which may not always be explicitly stated upon seating.
  • The restaurant can get very loud, especially as the evening progresses and drinks are flowing.
  • Service can be slow, particularly for food coming out of the kitchen, so dishes may arrive with significant pauses.
  • They excel at birthday celebrations, often making it a memorable experience with music and sparklers.
  • The tables are quite small, which can feel cramped when ordering multiple dishes.

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