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Best Japanese Restaurants in Vancouver (May 2026)

33 curated restaurants with up-to-date reviews, signature dishes & insider tips

Last updated May 5, 2026

Top Best Japanese in Vancouver

# Restaurant Awards Google Rating What to Order Address
1 Kissa Tanto Michelin StarCanada's 100 BestEater Essential 38The Infatuation 4.5 ★1,701 reviews Octopus Salad, Charcoal Udon with Seafood 263 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T8
2 Sushi Okeya Kyujiro Michelin StarVancouver Magazine 4.8 ★285 reviews Nigiri (various fish), Sea Urchin (Uni) 1038 Mainland St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2T4
3 Sushi Hyun Omakase restaurant Michelin StarAir Canada Best New Restaurants 4.9 ★127 reviews Chawanmushi, Nigiri 795 Jervis St, Vancouver, BC V6E 2B1
4 Sumibiyaki Arashi Michelin StarAir Canada Best New Restaurants 4.7 ★109 reviews Chicken Skewers (various cuts), A5 Wagyu 363 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5T 1W5
5 Sushi Hil Bib GourmandVancouver MagazineThe Infatuation 4.7 ★690 reviews Oyster Motoyaki, Spicy Toro Sashimi 3330 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3M7
6 Masayoshi Michelin StarThe Infatuation 4.3 ★449 reviews Snow Crab Dish, Nigiri 4376 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5V 4G3
7 Sushi Masuda Michelin Star 4.8 ★60 reviews Chutoro, Kasugodai (Sea Bream) 1066 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6E 3X2
8 Dosanko Restaurant Eater Essential 38Vancouver MagazineThe Infatuation 4.5 ★664 reviews Omurice, Beef Belly Katsu Sandwich 566 Powell St Unit #100, Vancouver, BC V6A 1G9
9 Miku Vancouver Michelin SelectedOpenTable 4.6 ★8,087 reviews Aburi Oshi Sushi / Salmon Oshi, Miku Roll 200 Granville St #70, Vancouver, BC V6C 1S4
10 Tetsu Sushi Bar Michelin SelectedVancouver Magazine 4.6 ★494 reviews Omakase, Uni Nigiri 775 Denman St, Vancouver, BC V6G 2L6
11 Motonobu Udon Bib Gourmand 4.3 ★1,044 reviews Spicy Tan Tan Udon, Eggplant Ohitashi 3501 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5K 0E5
12 Maruhachi Ra-men Westend Eater Essential 38Vancouver Magazine 4.6 ★3,060 reviews Original Ramen, Signature Ramen 780 Bidwell St, Vancouver, BC V6G 2J6
13 Ramen Danbo Robson Vancouver Magazine 4.6 ★5,514 reviews Tonkotsu Ramen, Vegan Ramen 1333 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1C6
14 Kintaro Ramen Vancouver Magazine 4.3 ★1,925 reviews Spicy Miso Garlic Ramen, Cheese Ramen 788 Denman St, Vancouver, BC V6G 1E2
15 Miso Taco Eater Essential 38 4.5 ★905 reviews Chashu Taco, Kimchi Fries 3456 Cambie St., Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W8
16 Noah's Cafe Eater Essential 38 4.7 ★735 reviews Cheese Tofu, Oysters 1096 Denman St, Vancouver, BC V6G 2M8
17 Sashimiya Eater Essential 38 4.6 ★545 reviews Chirashi Bowl, Uni (Sea Urchin) 1348 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2L8
18 Rajio Public House Japanese Restaurant Vancouver Magazine 4.4 ★641 reviews Uni Cream Udon / Uni-bonara Udon / Crab Udon, Wagyu Skewer 3763 W 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6R 2G5
19 Octopus' Garden Restaurant Michelin Selected 4.6 ★521 reviews Omakase Menu, Art Sashimi 1995 Cornwall Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1C9
20 Sushi Bar Maumi Michelin Selected 4.4 ★573 reviews Omakase, Additional Nigiri 1668 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6G 1C7
21 Sushi Jin Michelin Selected 4.6 ★419 reviews Omakase, Uni 750 Nelson St., Vancouver, BC V6Z 1A8
22 Pizza Coming Soon The Infatuation 4.5 ★444 reviews Kale Miso Caesar, Jerk Pork Dumplings 179 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T6
23 Yuwa Japanese Cuisine Michelin Selected 4.4 ★461 reviews Sockeye Salmon Sanshozuke, Sashimi 2775 W 16th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6K 3C3
24 THE LOBBY LOUNGE & RAWBAR Michelin Selected 4.3 ★392 reviews WAGYU BEEF & PRAWN Roll, Sashimi Platter 1038 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 0B9
25 Oku Izakaya Bar Vancouver Magazine 4.8 ★502 reviews Nagoya Style Spiced Chicken Karaage, Beef Tongue 2 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1A4

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