Best Japanese Restaurants in Vancouver (Jun 2026)
38 curated restaurants with up-to-date reviews, signature dishes & insider tips
Last updated June 21, 2026
Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score
How this is scored
- National accolades — Michelin, Canada's 100 Best, World's 50 Best and the like, weighted by how prestigious the honour is. The biggest driver.
- How widely it's recommended — how many trusted "best-of" lists feature the restaurant.
- Rating — its Google rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it up.
These add together into the score. The number isn't out of 100 — it's a points total, so the rank beside it is the quickest read.
| # | Restaurant | Scoop Score | Awards | Google Rating | What to Order | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kissa Tanto | 922 | 4.5 ★1,701 reviews | Octopus Salad, Charcoal Udon with Seafood | 263 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T8 | |
| 2 | Sumibiyaki Arashi | 794 | 4.7 ★109 reviews | Chicken Skewers (various cuts), A5 Wagyu | 363 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5T 1W5 | |
| 3 | Sushi Hil | 515 | 4.7 ★690 reviews | Oyster Motoyaki, Spicy Toro Sashimi | 3330 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3M7 | |
| 4 | Sushi Hyun Omakase restaurant | 472 | 4.9 ★127 reviews | Chawanmushi, Nigiri | 795 Jervis St, Vancouver, BC V6E 2B1 | |
| 5 | Masayoshi | 457 | 4.3 ★449 reviews | Snow Crab Dish, Nigiri | 4376 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5V 4G3 | |
| 6 | Sushi Okeya Kyujiro | 355 | 4.8 ★285 reviews | Nigiri (various fish), Sea Urchin (Uni) | 1038 Mainland St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2T4 | |
| 7 | Sushi Masuda | 338 | 4.8 ★60 reviews | Chutoro, Kasugodai (Sea Bream) | 1066 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6E 3X2 | |
| 8 | Dosanko Restaurant | 337 | 4.5 ★664 reviews | Omurice, Beef Belly Katsu Sandwich | 566 Powell St Unit #100, Vancouver, BC V6A 1G9 | |
| 9 | Miku Vancouver | 290 | 4.6 ★8,087 reviews | Aburi Oshi Sushi / Salmon Oshi, Miku Roll | 200 Granville St #70, Vancouver, BC V6C 1S4 | |
| 10 | Maruhachi Ra-men Westend | 280 | 4.6 ★3,060 reviews | Original Ramen, Signature Ramen | 780 Bidwell St, Vancouver, BC V6G 2J6 | |
| 11 | Yuwa Japanese Cuisine | 273 | 4.4 ★461 reviews | Sockeye Salmon Sanshozuke, Sashimi | 2775 W 16th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6K 3C3 | |
| 12 | Motonobu Udon | 265 | 4.3 ★1,044 reviews | Spicy Tan Tan Udon, Eggplant Ohitashi | 3501 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5K 0E5 | |
| 13 | Ramen Danbo Robson | 186 | 4.6 ★5,514 reviews | Tonkotsu Ramen, Vegan Ramen | 1333 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1C6 | |
| 14 | Minami | 180 | 4.5 ★3,871 reviews | Aburi Salmon Oshi Sushi, Toro Nigiri | 1118 Mainland St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5L1 | |
| 15 | Suika Japanese Restaurant | 175 | 4.5 ★2,254 reviews | Tuna Tataki, Ebi Mayo | 1626 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6J 1X6 | |
| 16 | Kintaro Ramen | 170 | 4.3 ★1,925 reviews | Spicy Miso Garlic Ramen, Cheese Ramen | 788 Denman St, Vancouver, BC V6G 1E2 | |
| 17 | Toshi Sushi | 170 | 4.6 ★1,257 reviews | House and Box Sushi, Salmon Sashimi | 181 E 16th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 4R2 | |
| 18 | Gami Sushi | 169 | 4.2 ★2,016 reviews | Salmon Belly Nigiri, Gami Special Bento Set Lunch | 10111 Number 3 Rd #126, Richmond, BC V7A 1W6 | |
| 19 | Sushi Mura | 168 | 4.2 ★1,822 reviews | Crazy Rabbit Roll, Salmon Blossom | 6485 Oak St, Vancouver, BC V6M 2W7 | |
| 20 | Temaki Sushi | 168 | 4.5 ★1,184 reviews | Chef's Sashimi, BBQ Salmon Belly | 2156 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6K 4L9 | |
| 21 | Kishimoto Japanese Restaurant | 168 | 4.4 ★1,253 reviews | Oshizushi (Pressed Sushi), Spicy Tuna Oshi | 2054 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5N 4A9 | |
| 22 | Miso Taco | 166 | 4.5 ★905 reviews | Chashu Taco, Kimchi Fries | 3456 Cambie St., Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W8 | |
| 23 | Noah's Cafe | 166 | 4.7 ★735 reviews | Cheese Tofu, Oysters | 1096 Denman St, Vancouver, BC V6G 2M8 | |
| 24 | Carp Sushi&Bowl | 163 | 4.6 ★656 reviews | Carp Bowl, Tuna Poke | 2516 Prince Edward St, Vancouver, BC V5T 1X2 | |
| 25 | Naruto Sushi | 162 | 4.1 ★1,015 reviews | Happy Combo, Tuna & Salmon Combo | 2763 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5N 4C5 | |
| 26 | Stem Japanese Eatery | 162 | 4.3 ★781 reviews | Omakase, Miso Eggplant | 5205 Rumble St, Burnaby, BC V5J 2B7 | |
| 27 | Sashimiya | 161 | 4.6 ★545 reviews | Chirashi Bowl, Uni (Sea Urchin) | 1348 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2L8 | |
| 28 | Tojo's Restaurant | 161 | 4.2 ★818 reviews | Omakase, Tojo Roll (California Roll) | 1133 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 1G1 | |
| 29 | Rajio Public House Japanese Restaurant | 161 | 4.4 ★641 reviews | Uni Cream Udon / Uni-bonara Udon / Crab Udon, Wagyu Skewer | 3763 W 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6R 2G5 | |
| 30 | Octopus' Garden Restaurant | 161 | 4.6 ★521 reviews | Omakase Menu, Art Sashimi | 1995 Cornwall Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1C9 | |
| 31 | Tetsu Sushi Bar | 160 | 4.6 ★494 reviews | Omakase, Uni Nigiri | 775 Denman St, Vancouver, BC V6G 2L6 | |
| 32 | Sushi Bar Maumi | 160 | 4.4 ★573 reviews | Omakase, Additional Nigiri | 1668 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6G 1C7 | |
| 33 | Sushi Jin | 158 | 4.6 ★419 reviews | Omakase, Uni | 750 Nelson St., Vancouver, BC V6Z 1A8 | |
| 34 | Pizza Coming Soon | 158 | 4.5 ★444 reviews | Kale Miso Caesar, Jerk Pork Dumplings | 179 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T6 | |
| 35 | Sushi Bar Shu | 156 | 4.5 ★370 reviews | Omakase Menu, Kaisendon | 8099 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6P 4Z5 | |
| 36 | THE LOBBY LOUNGE & RAWBAR | 155 | 4.3 ★392 reviews | WAGYU BEEF & PRAWN Roll, Sashimi Platter | 1038 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 0B9 | |
| 37 | Ah Long Sushi and Ah Long Ramen | 149 | 4.2 ★223 reviews | 3 Item Combo, Happy Combo | 2697 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6K 3W9 | |
| 38 | Oku Izakaya Bar | 137 | 4.8 ★502 reviews | Nagoya Style Spiced Chicken Karaage, Beef Tongue | 2 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1A4 |
Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score — editorial accolades, recommendation breadth, and verified diner reviews.





































