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Best Japanese for izakaya in Vancouver

Japanese restaurants in Vancouver that work well for izakaya — sorted by rating and curated for occasion fit.

8 restaurants
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Sake Dining HASHIGO by Zakkushi
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Japanese•Downtown•moderate

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
2
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Oku Izakaya Bar
Google
Japanese•Gastown•moderate

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
3
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Guu Original Thurlow
Google
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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4.5
Based on 2260 reviews
4
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Zakkushi on Denman
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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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4.5
Based on 1540 reviews
5
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Hapa Izakaya Yaletown
Google
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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4.4
Based on 1110 reviews
6
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Guu Toramasa
Google
Japanese•Vancouver•moderate

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
7
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Zakkushi Dining on Main
Google
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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4.3
Based on 1427 reviews
8
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Eat Bar & Patio Haraheri
Google
Japanese•Vancouver•moderate

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

Common questions

What are the best Japanese restaurants for izakaya in Vancouver?

Top Japanese restaurants for izakaya in Vancouver include Sake Dining HASHIGO by Zakkushi, Oku Izakaya Bar, Guu Original Thurlow. TastyPals curates these based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.

Is Japanese good for izakaya in Vancouver?

Yes — Vancouver has 8 Japanese restaurants rated highly for izakaya. Sake Dining HASHIGO by Zakkushi is among the top picks with a 4.8 Google rating.

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