Best Japanese Restaurants in Vancouver

Japanese dining remains one of Vancouver's deepest strengths, especially when precision and setting are both handled well.

39 restaurantsAvg rating 4.6
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Sushi Hyun Omakase restaurant
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Sushi Hyun Omakase restaurant

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

Omakasespecial occasiondate night

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4.9
Based on 136 reviews
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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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4.8
Based on 1437 reviews
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Tonkotsu Ramen Tsukiya

Tonkotsu Ramen Tsukiya 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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4.8
Based on 800 reviews
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Sake Dining HASHIGO by Zakkushi

Sake Dining HASHIGO by Zakkushi is a japanese restaurant in Downtown in Vancouver that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

small platesdinnerjapanese

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4.8
Based on 595 reviews
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Oku Izakaya Bar

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

small platesdinnerjapanese

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4.8
Based on 541 reviews
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Okami Sushi - Japanese Restaurant, Bute Street Vancouver BC

Okami Sushi - Japanese Restaurant, Bute Street Vancouver BC is a japanese pick in Vancouver in Vancouver when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Sushidinnertakeout

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4.8
Based on 416 reviews
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Sushi Okeya Kyujiro

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

Omakasespecial occasiondate night

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4.8
Based on 295 reviews
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Sushi Masuda

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

Omakasespecial occasiondate night

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4.8
Based on 64 reviews
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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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4.7
Based on 1181 reviews
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Tozen Sushi Bar

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

Sushidinnertakeout

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4.7
Based on 807 reviews
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Sushi Hil

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

Sushidinnertakeout

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4.7
Based on 717 reviews
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Sushi MAHANA

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

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4.7
Based on 183 reviews
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Junzushi

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

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4.7
Based on 63 reviews
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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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4.6
Based on 8192 reviews
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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.

noodlesdinnerjapanese

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4.6
Based on 5632 reviews
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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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4.6
Based on 3294 reviews
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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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4.6
Based on 3070 reviews
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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.

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4.6
Based on 1950 reviews
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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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4.6
Based on 1256 reviews
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Sumibiyaki Arashi

Sumibiyaki Arashi is a japanese pick in Mount Pleasant in Vancouver when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Omakasespecial occasiondate night

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4.6
Based on 117 reviews
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Minami

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

Sushidinnertakeout

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4.5
Based on 3860 reviews
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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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4.5
Based on 3162 reviews
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JapaneseVancouvermoderate

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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4.5
Based on 2260 reviews
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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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4.5
Based on 2123 reviews
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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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4.5
Based on 1666 reviews
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JapaneseWest Endmoderate

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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4.5
Based on 1540 reviews
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Masa Ishibashi

Masa Ishibashi is a japanese pick in Richmond in Vancouver when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Omakasespecial occasiondate night

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4.5
Based on 197 reviews
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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.

noodlesdinnerjapanese

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4.4
Based on 5048 reviews
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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.

noodlesdinnerjapanese

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4.4
Based on 2772 reviews
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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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4.4
Based on 2310 reviews
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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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4.4
Based on 1254 reviews
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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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4.4
Based on 1110 reviews
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BEEST

BEEST 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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4.4
Based on 713 reviews
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TAKENAKA Uni Bar

TAKENAKA Uni Bar is a japanese pick in Vancouver in Vancouver when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Omakasespecial occasiondate night

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4.4
Based on 375 reviews
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Tekkaba Omakase Restaurant

Tekkaba Omakase Restaurant is a japanese pick in Vancouver in Vancouver when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.4
Based on 301 reviews
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JapaneseVancouvermoderate

Guu Toramasa

Guu Toramasa 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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4.4
Based on 290 reviews
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JapaneseMount Pleasantmoderate

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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4.3
Based on 1427 reviews
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JapaneseVancouvermoderate

Eat Bar & Patio Haraheri

Eat Bar & Patio Haraheri 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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4.3
Based on 1285 reviews
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Masayoshi

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

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4.3
Based on 451 reviews
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Common questions about Japanese in Vancouver

What are the best Japanese restaurants in Vancouver?

The top Japanese restaurants in Vancouver include Sushi Hyun Omakase restaurant, Oshi Nori, Tonkotsu Ramen Tsukiya. TastyPals curates these picks based on Google ratings, review volume, and editorial judgment.

What is the highest-rated Japanese restaurant in Vancouver?

Sushi Hyun Omakase restaurant is among the highest-rated Japanese restaurants in Vancouver, with a 4.9 Google rating across 136 reviews.

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