Vancouver is home to some of the most delicious sushi restaurants you can find. From traditional Japanese dishes to fusion rolls, this city has it all. No matter what type of sushi you’re into, there’s a restaurant for everyone in Vancouver.
Here are our top 10 picks for best sushi restaurants in Vancouver!
10. Tojo’s Restaurant
Tojo’s is one of Vancouver’s old-school sushi spots. It has an elegant yet friendly atmosphere that makes it a great spot to celebrate any special occasion, whether you’re celebrating work or having family over for dinner!
A true culinary innovator, Chef Tojo is credited with creating the now ubiquitous California roll, BC roll, and the first to use smoked salmon. Thanks to his pioneering efforts, sushi’s popularity in North America is where it is now. To this day Chef Tojo continues using creativity and local ingredients for new dishes.
Location: 1133 West Broadway, Vancouver BC Canada, V6H 1G1
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9. Ajisai Sushi Bar
You know those restaurants that are so authentic, you can taste the difference? This is one of them. You don’t have to wait in line for hours and pay a premium price just because it has “sushi” on its name! With only seven tables (and sometimes long lines) this little spot fills up quickly- but rest assured your fresh high-quality food will be worth waiting 20 minutes or more…
We recommend going for the saba nigiri, unagi battera, futomaki and ume sisho roll. Also they have special assorted sushi sets and lunch specials that are affordable, delicious, and great portions.
Location: 2081 W 42nd Ave, Vancouver, BC Canada, V6M 3V3
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8. Toshi Sushi
Toshi Sushi is a hidden gem for sushi lovers. This quaint little restaurant has delicious, quality food with an affordable price that won’t break your wallet! You can order take out or wait in line to get seated – it’s all up to you; just be sure not miss this Vancouver favourite while there’s still time before they run out of ingredients 😉
We and their long-time customers highly recommend their box roll, sakura scallop or spicy agedashi tofu. For something a bit more unique, order the nasu dengaku (baked eggplant) or gin tara saikyo yaki (miso-marinated grilled cod). And don’t forget to check out their specials menu since it changes often and features stellar items like saba sushi.
Location: 181 E 16th Ave, Vancouver, BC Canada V5T 4R2
7. Minami Restaurant
If you’re looking to get your aburi fix, then Minami has got some delicious sushi just for you. Minami combines Japanese and West Coast cuisine in an intimate yet upscale atmosphere that will leave all of your senses tingle with delight!
The Yaletown restaurant has a full bar and lounge area, private dining rooms, a hidden secluded garden patio and a Japanese market next door. Like its popular sister restaurant, Miku, Minami is known for their Aburi salmon oshi. But Minami specifically is also home to unique items like the aburi chirashi tart, red wave roll and “new style gyoza”.
Location: 1118 Mainland Street Vancouver, BC Canada, V6B 2T9
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6. Kaide Sushi
Kaide claims to have the best sushi in Vancouver, and it is definitely a place worth checking out. Those who’ve been there know that while its interior may not look as impressive from afar, with freshness being at their heart all dishes are prepared beautifully just for you!
This intimate sushi bar uses only wild sockeye salmon, wild albacore tuna and features local ingredients. We recommend theire assorted sushi set, hamachi, toro nigiri, unagi nigiri, uni or the tofino roll.
Location: 1375 Richards Street, Vancouver BC Canada, V6Z 2X6
5. Sushi Bar Maumi
Step into a world of pure sushi bliss without leaving Canada! One of the best places to find Japan in Vancouver is at this 10-seat omakase restaurant. Set up just like traditional Japanese seats, all customers will experience the chef’s unique style and passion for fish as they take their place facing him.
They only offer two services a night and you may need to make reservations weeks in advance for the opportunity to try the Chef’s omakase – 11 pieces specially selected by Chef Maumi Ozaki and prepared in front of you
After your amazing omakase meal, you can order okonomi (your choice). No rolls here–only nigiri sushi. They get their fish from Japan five days a week so expect delights such as toro and bafan uni!
Location: 1226 Bute St, Vancouver, BC Canada, V6E 1Z8
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4. Sushi By Yuji
Vancouver is a city with many restaurants to choose from. There are high-end, omakase sushi restaurants that offer amazing food and service but can be very expensive. And then there are the hidden gems that you might not know about unless someone told you. One great example of this is Sushi by Yuji.
The menu offers everything from sashimi, nigiri and gunkan (rice and nori seaweed with salmon, fish roe or sea urchin) to traditional rolls like the toro roll, the Yuji Roll and more. Check out their special board for some great options that might not be in the regular menu.
Location:
2252 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC Canada, V5N2T7
3. Kishimoto Japanese Kitchen & Sushi Bar
Kishimoto is an authentic and welcoming restaurant that focuses on fresh, seasonal and local ingredients. Imported fish comes directly from Tsukiji Market in Tokyo and the chef often uses fresh flowers and garnishes from the restaurants garden. Chef Akira Kishimoto trained in his hometown of Osaka at the age of 18 before moving to Vancouver to follow his dream of opening his own restaurant.
Even though Kishimoto is slightly hidden among the sea of restaurants on the Drive, it doesn’t stop sushi lovers from lining up for their salmon oshi, OMG rolls, tamari-dipped sushi and seasonal tempura topped with edible flowers.
Location: 2054 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC Canada, V5N 4A9
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2. Miku Japanese Restaurant
Miku Japanese Restaurant is a great place to grab authentic Japanese cuisine in Vancouver. They offer an upscale and modern dining experience with their beautiful location right on the Downtown Vancouver waterfront, which means you get a jaw-dropping picturesque view of the snow capped mountains whether you sit inside or outside.
Upscale and modern with a buzzing bar and lounge, this is also a great spot for business lunches and special occasions. The Executive Corporate Chef Kazuya Matsuoka and Executive Chef Kazuhiro Hayashi combines traditional Japanese flavours with fresh west coast ingredients to create a dining experience that showcases the best of Vancouver.
Miku is known for introducing Aburi (flame-seared) sushi in Canada, which enhances the natural flavours ofthe sushi and features a signature Miku sauce created from a secret recipe. Try the salmon oshi sushi, premium nigiri sampler or any of the aburi. Tuna with foie gras, wagyu beef with uni, albacore with miso sauce are all popular options.
Location: 70-200 Granville Street, Granville Square (Canada Place Way and Howe Street)
Vancouver, BC Canada V6C 1S4
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1. Tom Sushi
Tom Sushi is a new sushi restaurant in Vancouver that has been getting rave reviews by locals and visitors
It’s not hard to see why – the quality fresh nigiri and maki options are meticulously prepared, for reasonable prices. And if you’re lucky, their negitoro will still be there!
What should you order? We recommend trying out their selection of nigiri – our favorites being tokiko w/quail egg, shima-aji, hotate, toro or bluefin nigiri. Maki lovers can also ask them to make it into a hand roll for no extra cost! If you want something filling try out their udons which have been recommended by others as well. If you’re looking to impress a certain someone or celebrate an occasion, their otoro which is topped with some gold flakes is a must try!
If you’re a fan of sushi this is a spot you need to visit if you’re in Downtown Vancouver.
Location: 1175 Davie St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1N2
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Even though Vancouver’s sushi game is incomparable to anywhere else in Canada, you got to check out the city’s best brunch spots as well! You won’t be disappointed.
