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 Real Japanese cuisine |
745 Thurlow Street Vancouver, BC V6E 3V5 Canada +1 604 682 4032 |
The city's most famous food critic, James Barber, said this small Japanese restaurant is the closest you can get to back street Tokyo in Vancouver. It has a sushi and robata bar and tanks of live shrimp and geoduck. The crowd ranges from solo locals to large groups of wide-eyed tourists. Try the Fish and Chicken poached in Sake, Teriyaki Chicken Wings roasted on bamboo shoots, and steaming bowls of Udon and Donburi. It has a large sushi menu. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Creative and tasty |
2602 Granville St Vancouver, BC V6H 3H8 Canada +1 604 730 0330 |
This is a creative alternative to standard Japanese fare. Pure minimalism: White paper-covered tables, spare black lacquer chairs, and neutral walls. Your chopsticks (or knife and fork, if you prefer) lay atop molded corks on the table. There are about 30 dishes ranging from Tempura and Gyoza to spectacular Sashimi. The asparagus (or prawn) Gyoza are tender treats, and the thinly sliced and lightly blowtorched Aburi Salmon is legendary. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Noodle perfection |
270 Robson Street Vancouver, BC V6G 1C7 Canada +1 604 685 4466 |
This award-winning Japanese noodle house located near the Vancouver Public Library specializes in Ramen. This is a no frills, trendy and modern diner with cream-coloured walls and a casual feel. The locals and Japanese tourists who fill the room love traditional accoutrements: chopsticks, soya sauce, and pots of steaming green tea. Whether you like them fat, thin, fried, plain or in fresh sauces, this cafe has the noodles. Choose from pork, miso, or soya broths. Pick an accompaniment like Gyoza or steamed rice. Japanese beer, juice and soft drinks are available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Eat and be merry! |
1698 Robson Street Vancouver, BC V6G 1C7 Canada +1 604 685 8678 |
Guu with Garlic is located in Vancouver's West End, and it serves inexpensive home-style Japanese food tapas-style. The emphasis is on seafood and fried dishes; the menu features Roast Squid Tentacles with Japanese Mayo, Deep-Fried Squid Balls, and Whole Roast Mackerel covered with Fried Garlic Chips. The atmosphere inside is loud and boisterous, as waiters shout their orders and greetings across the restaurant. All in all a casual joint with great food. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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King-sized Gyozas! |
1508 Robson Street Vancouver, BC V6G 1C2 Canada +1 604 669 8278 http://www.jpcanada.com/info/g... |
Gyoza King is the perfect hangout for all those Asians who are on the lookout for authentic Eastern food. This place serves a complete menu of Gyozas—Japanese dumplings filled with prawns, vegetables and meat. Noodles are another hot favorite here, along with the Katsu Don (pork cutlet over rice) and O-Den Soup. The dining area is divided into three parts with Western-style seating, Japanese-style low tables, and the bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Japanese food served tapas-style |
1479 Robson Street Vancouver, BC V6G 3B7 Canada +1 604 689 4272 http://www.hapaizakaya.com/ |
Hapa Izakaya is a Japanese hotspot in the city, which plays host to Asian big-shots as well as locals. Sushi and tapas are the main dishes here, apart from some great off-beat dishes like bacon-wrapped asparagus, Negitori, or fresh tuna-belly chopped with spring onions and served with garlic bread. The cool and sassy interiors, along with the smartly-dressed wait staff and good food, make for a fine dining experience. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Zen and the hip art of sushi |
2059 West Fourth Avenue Vancouver, BC V6J 1N3 Canada +1 604 734 4990 |
Located on Vancouver's West Fourth Avenue in Kitsilano, this cool spot offers finely prepared Japanese cuisine with an emphasis on sushi. The Tuna Sashimi melts in the mouth and the Yam Tempura Roll has gained a cult-like status among regular patrons. It has very elegant, spare, and hip decor. Its look has been called 'Zen Deco', a combination of Zen interpretation and Art Deco design. The establishment is fully licensed. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ramen Heaven |
788 Denman Street Vancouver, BC V6G 2L5 Canada +1 604 682 7568 |
Kintaro offers only ramen and they are pretty good at it too. The place has minimalist decor and most of the space is taken up by the kitchen. The chef is always on the go and serves broth and noodles; you can select from light to rich and from lean or fat pork. The ramen here is mostly pork bone based and only on Saturdays you have a choice of Forest Fire combo with seafood. And wash it all down with the Japanese beer they offer. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Steakhouse and seafood |
1042 Alberni Street Vancouver, BC V6E 1A3 Canada +1 604 684 2451 http://www.koberestaurant.com |
This popular restaurant claims to be Canada's first Japanese steak house, and is located just one block north of Robson Street. The wisecracking chefs perform their handiwork at the tables and the Tokyo-inspired atmosphere is always lively; Kobe aims at entertainment as much as fine cuisine. For dinner, the steak and chicken dishes are sure to please palates, and the shrimp plates come in a variety of sauces. For something different, try the White Porcelain Buddha drink. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Meals skillfully prepared at your table |
102-1788 West Broadway Vancouver, BC V6J 1Y1 Canada +1 604 733 8258 |
The art of Teppanyaki cooking involves the preparation of cuisine out in the open. After the culinary entertainment, find a meal complete with vegetables, soup, salad and shrimp. A complimentary Mustard or Ginger Teppan sauce accompanies every meal. The best way to experience all the flavors is to combine dishes. An excellent combination is the Sirloin Steak and Thailand Tiger Prawns. The atmosphere is festive and the décor is typically Japanese: bright, minimalist and airy. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Authentic Japanese |
745 Thurlow Street Robson Vancouver, BC V6E 3V5 Canada +1 604 669 0067 |
Sakae offers authentic Japanese cuisine including sushi, sashimi, tempura, noodles and rice in various combinations. They seasonally offer set dinners, so do call and check. It offers tasty black marinated cod, chiwan mushi, zaru soba, fried dumplings, sunomono type salad; the list is unending. All this in a small yet warm room that is still and quiet; this is a place to replenish your physical and mental energy. This is a gem hidden away. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ultra chic sushi restaurant |
1926 West 4th Avenue Vancouver, BC V6J 1M5 Canada +1 604 732 4676 |
This modern sushi bar has sushi and robata chefs who indulge customers with their healthy sense of humour. It has a chic, modern style with a hint of Japanese tradition. The unique atmosphere is enhanced by jazz that plays softly in the background. Ask for the classic Sunomono salad as a starter and watch for the robata specialties. The restaurant's hallmark dishes include Japanese Eggplant and Tiger Prawns cooked on the Robata. If it's available, don't miss the Cooked Shiitake Mushrooms. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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All-you-can-eat sushi |
221-5300 No. 3 Road Richmond Vancouver, BC V6H 1H6 Canada +1 604 279 8708 |
For sushiphiles, all-you-can-eat sushi bars are heavenly. And at this Asian buffet in Kitsilano, they can devour all the Maki they want, plus 23 other items. The dining hall is elongated and has a long window that provides slivers of cityscape. The décor is modern, dotted with wooden tables and chairs. 40 items are included in the buffet dinner menu during weekends and holidays. You can also order from the regular menu, which includes Tempura, Donburi, Sukiyaki and various combination meals. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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