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20 Best Sushi Restaurants in Vancouver

The best sushi in Vancouver — from omakase counters to serious nigiri bars, the kitchens worth the commitment.

The best 20 best sushi restaurants in vancouver in Vancouver are Oshi Nori, VanLove sushi & more, Miku Vancouver, and more. Start with Oshi Nori if you want the strongest overall first pick.

By Marcus Chen•20 ranked picks•Published June 6, 2026•Updated June 6, 2026

Methodology•Editorial team

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20 Best Sushi Restaurants in Vancouver

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These are the fastest answers for people searching for the best 20 best sushi restaurants in vancouver in Vancouver, with direct links to the full ranked entries below.

Oshi Nori

Japanese • Yaletown • value

We ordered omakase at Oshi Nori and it's the reason we'd go back — the kitchen sets the pace, the fish is sourced twice weekly, and the rice seasoning is right — the right call if you're only going once. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights.

VanLove sushi & more

Japanese • Downtown • value

We ordered bluefin tuna nigiri at VanLove sushi & more and it's the reason we'd go back — the otoro is the one to order if it's on the board — the fat distribution is the test and this one passes. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights.

Miku Vancouver

Japanese • Downtown • value

We ordered omakase at Miku Vancouver and it's the reason we'd go back — the kitchen sets the pace, the fish is sourced twice weekly, and the rice seasoning is right — the right call if you're only going once. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights.

Who this guide is for

The best sushi in Vancouver is built around sourcing and restraint. These picks cover the range from accessible nigiri bars to full omakase experiences — all share a commitment to fish quality and rice technique that separates serious sushi from the rest.

Quick picks

Japanese • Yaletown

We ordered omakase at Oshi Nori and it's the reason we'd go back — the kitchen sets the pace, the fish is sourced twice weekly, and the rice seasoning is right — the right call if you're only going once. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights.

Japanese • Downtown

We ordered bluefin tuna nigiri at VanLove sushi & more and it's the reason we'd go back — the otoro is the one to order if it's on the board — the fat distribution is the test and this one passes. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights.

Japanese • Downtown

We ordered omakase at Miku Vancouver and it's the reason we'd go back — the kitchen sets the pace, the fish is sourced twice weekly, and the rice seasoning is right — the right call if you're only going once. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights.

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How the restaurants compare

Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Oshi Nori

Yaletown • Japanese

VanLove sushi & more

Downtown • Japanese

Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Miku Vancouver

Downtown • Japanese

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Ramen Danbo Robson

Downtown • Japanese

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West End • Japanese

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Maruhachi Ra-men Westend

Vancouver • Japanese

How we chose

We evaluated rice temperature and seasoning alongside fish quality — the rice is half the dish and most kitchens don't treat it that way. The ones that do are on this list.

20 ranked picks

Oshi Nori — We ordered omakase at Oshi Nori and it's the reason we'd go back — the kitchen sets the pace, the fish is sourced twice weekly, and the rice seasoning is right — the right call if you're only going once. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

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Japanese•Yaletown•value

Oshi Nori

Oshi Nori is a japanese pick in Yaletown in Vancouver when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Sushidinnertakeout

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1,437 Google reviews

VanLove sushi & more — We ordered bluefin tuna nigiri at VanLove sushi & more and it's the reason we'd go back — the otoro is the one to order if it's on the board — the fat distribution is the test and this one passes. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

Japanese•Downtown•value

VanLove sushi & more

VanLove sushi & more is a japanese pick in Downtown in Vancouver when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Sushidinnertakeout

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1,181 Google reviews

Miku Vancouver — We ordered omakase at Miku Vancouver and it's the reason we'd go back — the kitchen sets the pace, the fish is sourced twice weekly, and the rice seasoning is right — the right call if you're only going once. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

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Japanese•Downtown•value

Miku Vancouver

Miku Vancouver is a japanese pick in Downtown in Vancouver when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Sushidinnertakeout

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8,192 Google reviews

Ramen Danbo Robson — We ordered bluefin tuna nigiri at Ramen Danbo Robson and it's the reason we'd go back — the otoro is the one to order if it's on the board — the fat distribution is the test and this one passes. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

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Japanese•Downtown•value

Ramen Danbo Robson

Ramen Danbo Robson is one of the better-known japanese spots in Downtown in Vancouver, which makes it a practical place to start. Pan-fried Yaki Gyoza and Chashu Pork & Takana Donburi also give you a decent sense of the menu.

noodlesdinnerjapanese

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5,632 Google reviews

Kingyo Izakaya — We ordered omakase at Kingyo Izakaya and it's the reason we'd go back — the kitchen sets the pace, the fish is sourced twice weekly, and the rice seasoning is right — the right call if you're only going once. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

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Japanese•West End•value

Kingyo Izakaya

Kingyo Izakaya is a japanese restaurant in West End in Vancouver that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

noodlesdinnerjapanese

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3,294 Google reviews

Maruhachi Ra-men Westend — We ordered bluefin tuna nigiri at Maruhachi Ra-men Westend and it's the reason we'd go back — the otoro is the one to order if it's on the board — the fat distribution is the test and this one passes. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

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Japanese•Vancouver•value

Maruhachi Ra-men Westend

Maruhachi Ra-men Westend is a japanese restaurant in Vancouver in Vancouver that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

noodlesdinnerjapanese

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3,070 Google reviews

KINTON RAMEN ROBSON — We ordered omakase at KINTON RAMEN ROBSON and it's the reason we'd go back — the kitchen sets the pace, the fish is sourced twice weekly, and the rice seasoning is right — the right call if you're only going once. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

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Japanese•Downtown•value

KINTON RAMEN ROBSON

KINTON RAMEN ROBSON is a japanese restaurant in Downtown in Vancouver that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

noodlesdinnerjapanese

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1,950 Google reviews

Toshi Sushi — We ordered bluefin tuna nigiri at Toshi Sushi and it's the reason we'd go back — the otoro is the one to order if it's on the board — the fat distribution is the test and this one passes. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Toshi Sushi

Japanese•Vancouver•value

Toshi Sushi

Toshi Sushi is a japanese pick in Vancouver in Vancouver when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Sushidinnertakeout

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1,256 Google reviews

Minami — We ordered omakase at Minami and it's the reason we'd go back — the kitchen sets the pace, the fish is sourced twice weekly, and the rice seasoning is right — the right call if you're only going once. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

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Japanese•Yaletown•value

Minami

Minami is a japanese pick in Yaletown in Vancouver when you want dinner to feel a little more planned. Ebi Fritters and Aburi Prawn Cocktail also give you a decent sense of the menu.

Sushidinnertakeout

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3,860 Google reviews

Momo Sushi — We ordered bluefin tuna nigiri at Momo Sushi and it's the reason we'd go back — the otoro is the one to order if it's on the board — the fat distribution is the test and this one passes. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

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Japanese•Gastown•value

Momo Sushi

Momo Sushi is a japanese pick in Gastown in Vancouver when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Sushidinnertakeout

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3,162 Google reviews

Guu Original Thurlow — We ordered omakase at Guu Original Thurlow and it's the reason we'd go back — the kitchen sets the pace, the fish is sourced twice weekly, and the rice seasoning is right — the right call if you're only going once. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

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Japanese•Vancouver•moderate

Guu Original Thurlow

Guu Original Thurlow is a japanese restaurant in Vancouver in Vancouver that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

small platesdinnerjapanese

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2,260 Google reviews

Hello Nori - Robson — We ordered bluefin tuna nigiri at Hello Nori - Robson and it's the reason we'd go back — the otoro is the one to order if it's on the board — the fat distribution is the test and this one passes. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Hello Nori - Robson

Japanese•Downtown•value

Hello Nori - Robson

Hello Nori - Robson is a japanese pick in Downtown in Vancouver when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Sushidinnertakeout

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2,123 Google reviews

Afuri Ramen Vancouver — We ordered omakase at Afuri Ramen Vancouver and it's the reason we'd go back — the kitchen sets the pace, the fish is sourced twice weekly, and the rice seasoning is right — the right call if you're only going once. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Afuri Ramen Vancouver

Japanese•Mount Pleasant•value

Afuri Ramen Vancouver

Afuri Ramen Vancouver is a japanese restaurant in Mount Pleasant in Vancouver that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

noodlesdinnerjapanese

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1,666 Google reviews

Zakkushi on Denman — We ordered bluefin tuna nigiri at Zakkushi on Denman and it's the reason we'd go back — the otoro is the one to order if it's on the board — the fat distribution is the test and this one passes. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Zakkushi on Denman

Japanese•West End•moderate

Zakkushi on Denman

Zakkushi on Denman is a japanese restaurant in West End in Vancouver that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

small platesdinnerjapanese

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1,540 Google reviews

JINYA Ramen Bar - Vancouver Downtown — We ordered omakase at JINYA Ramen Bar - Vancouver Downtown and it's the reason we'd go back — the kitchen sets the pace, the fish is sourced twice weekly, and the rice seasoning is right — the right call if you're only going once. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

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Japanese•Downtown•value

JINYA Ramen Bar - Vancouver Downtown

JINYA Ramen Bar - Vancouver Downtown is one of the better-known japanese spots in Downtown in Vancouver, which makes it a practical place to start. Hokkaido Scallop w/ organic dry miso and Miso Glazed Eggplant also give you a decent sense of the menu.

noodlesdinnerjapanese

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5,048 Google reviews

The Ramen Butcher(Chinatown) — We ordered bluefin tuna nigiri at The Ramen Butcher(Chinatown) and it's the reason we'd go back — the otoro is the one to order if it's on the board — the fat distribution is the test and this one passes. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

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Japanese•Chinatown•value

The Ramen Butcher(Chinatown)

The Ramen Butcher(Chinatown) is a japanese restaurant in Chinatown in Vancouver that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room. Tonkotsu Ramen Classic and Ajitama Classic Tonkotsu also give you a decent sense of the menu.

noodlesdinnerjapanese

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2,772 Google reviews

Maruhachi Ra-men Central Library — We ordered omakase at Maruhachi Ra-men Central Library and it's the reason we'd go back — the kitchen sets the pace, the fish is sourced twice weekly, and the rice seasoning is right — the right call if you're only going once. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

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Japanese•Downtown•value

Maruhachi Ra-men Central Library

Maruhachi Ra-men Central Library is a japanese restaurant in Downtown in Vancouver that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

noodlesdinnerjapanese

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2,310 Google reviews

Kishimoto Japanese Restaurant — We ordered bluefin tuna nigiri at Kishimoto Japanese Restaurant and it's the reason we'd go back — the otoro is the one to order if it's on the board — the fat distribution is the test and this one passes. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

Japanese•Commercial Drive•value

Kishimoto Japanese Restaurant

Kishimoto Japanese Restaurant is a japanese pick in Commercial Drive in Vancouver when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Sushidinnertakeout

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1,254 Google reviews

Hapa Izakaya Yaletown — We ordered omakase at Hapa Izakaya Yaletown and it's the reason we'd go back — the kitchen sets the pace, the fish is sourced twice weekly, and the rice seasoning is right — the right call if you're only going once. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

Japanese•Yaletown•moderate

Hapa Izakaya Yaletown

Hapa Izakaya Yaletown is a japanese restaurant in Yaletown in Vancouver that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

small platesdinnerjapanese

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1,110 Google reviews

Zakkushi Dining on Main — We ordered bluefin tuna nigiri at Zakkushi Dining on Main and it's the reason we'd go back — the otoro is the one to order if it's on the board — the fat distribution is the test and this one passes. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

Japanese•Mount Pleasant•moderate

Zakkushi Dining on Main

Zakkushi Dining on Main is a japanese restaurant in Mount Pleasant in Vancouver that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

small platesdinnerjapanese

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1,427 Google reviews

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