Best japanese Restaurants in Vancouver

The best restaurants for japanese in Vancouver, curated by TastyPals editors.

18 restaurantsAvg rating 4.5
japanese in Vancouver
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Tonkotsu Ramen Tsukiya
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JapaneseWest Endvalue

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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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Sake Dining HASHIGO by Zakkushi
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JapaneseDowntownmoderate

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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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Oku Izakaya Bar
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JapaneseGastownmoderate

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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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Ramen Danbo Robson
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JapaneseDowntownvalue

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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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Kingyo Izakaya
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JapaneseWest Endvalue

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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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Maruhachi Ra-men Westend
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JapaneseVancouvervalue

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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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for KINTON RAMEN ROBSON
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JapaneseDowntownvalue

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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4.6
Based on 1950 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Guu Original Thurlow
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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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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Afuri Ramen Vancouver
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JapaneseMount Pleasantvalue

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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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Zakkushi on Denman
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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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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for JINYA Ramen Bar - Vancouver Downtown
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JapaneseDowntownvalue

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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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Ramen Butcher(Chinatown)
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JapaneseChinatownvalue

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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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Maruhachi Ra-men Central Library
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JapaneseDowntownvalue

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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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Hapa Izakaya Yaletown
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JapaneseYaletownmoderate

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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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for BEEST
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JapaneseVancouvervalue

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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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Guu Toramasa
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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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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Zakkushi Dining on Main
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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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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Eat Bar & Patio Haraheri
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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

Common questions about japanese in Vancouver

What are the best restaurants for japanese in Vancouver?

The top restaurants for japanese in Vancouver include Tonkotsu Ramen Tsukiya, Sake Dining HASHIGO by Zakkushi, Oku Izakaya Bar. TastyPals curates these picks based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.

What is the best japanese restaurant in Vancouver?

Tonkotsu Ramen Tsukiya is among the top-rated options for japanese in Vancouver, with a 4.8 Google rating and 800 reviews.

TastyPals curates picks based on Google ratings, community reviews, and editorial judgment. Learn how we choose →

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