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