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Ocean Goose Japanese Restaurant

Name: Ocean Goose Japanese Restaurant
Address: 1850 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V6J 1M3, CA
Telephone: (604) 229-3673
Price range: value

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Ocean Goose Japanese Restaurant is one of the best japanese restaurants in Vancouver for brunch, especially if you want a strong option in Kitsilano.

Ocean Goose arrived on West 4th in late 2024 as a project from the team behind TonTon Sushi, and the room it occupies tells you immediately that this is not a casual counter operation.

Editorial review•May 5, 2026

Ocean Goose arrived on West 4th in late 2024 as a project from the team behind TonTon Sushi, and the room it occupies tells you immediately that this is not a casual counter operation. Marble-topped tables, velvet chairs, hanging greenery, and chandeliers compose an interior that reads considerably more expensive than the menu prices suggest — a deliberate tension that has drawn steady attention since opening and appears to be the point. For Kitsilano, where special-occasion Japanese dining has historically required a trip elsewhere, the combination of setting and accessible pricing is notable. The menu centers on handcrafted sushi rolls and sashimi as its primary argument, with the kitchen's reputation resting on consistency and freshness that diners repeatedly flag as disproportionate to what the cheque demands. The cooked menu extends the case: black cod appears as a serious dish rather than an obligatory addition, and the katsu curry is reportedly built with the kind of care that makes it a reason to come rather than a fallback for non-sushi eaters. Taken together, the raw bar and cooked sections position Ocean Goose as a full-dinner room, not a single-dish stop. Vegetarian options are present and, by most accounts, treated as actual menu items. Practically, this is the kind of restaurant that functions well as a date or a neighbourhood dinner where the occasion matters but the budget has limits. Weekend evenings attract crowds, and booking ahead is the straightforward advice. The strategic approach, based on what regulars consistently recommend: anchor the meal around the sashimi or handcrafted rolls, add the black cod as the cooked course, and let the katsu curry fill the table if the group warrants it.

Yuki Tanaka, Japanese Food Editor

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Kits dinner brunch dinner coastal easygoing patio

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Rating (Google) 9.4

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Based on 629 reviews

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brunch and dinner

Price and pace

Good value

Neighborhood

Kitsilano · 1850 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1M3, Canada

Price

Good value

Google rating

9.4 from 629 reviews

Phone

(604) 229-3673

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What to order

Signature dishes at Ocean Goose Japanese Restaurant

Handcrafted sushi rolls

Sashimi

Black cod

Katsu curry

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What makes Ocean Goose Japanese Restaurant worth the move

Ocean Goose Japanese Restaurant is a clean first click in Kitsilano in Vancouver when you want a japanese option you can trust. Handcrafted sushi rolls and Sashimi also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 629 Google reviews.

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9.4 from 629 Google reviews

Best used for

brunch and dinner

Style

Japanese in Kitsilano

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Good value

Best for

Kits dinner brunch dinner coastal easygoing patio

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Google rating: 9.4 from 629 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: Handcrafted sushi rolls, Sashimi, Black cod

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9.4 from 629 reviews

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Editorial review by Yuki Tanaka

There's a small ceremony to eating here that most Vancouver hot pot rooms skip: the cloisonné copper pots, the charcoal glowing underneath, the sense that dinner is an event rather than a transaction.

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Address: 1850 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1M3, Canada
Phone: (604) 229-3673
Price: value
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 9.4 (629 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Neighborhood: Kitsilano

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What cuisine does Ocean Goose Japanese Restaurant serve?

Ocean Goose Japanese Restaurant is a Japanese restaurant located in Kitsilano, Vancouver. Ocean Goose arrived on West 4th in late 2024 as a project from the team behind TonTon Sushi, and the room it occupies tells you immediately that this is not a casual counter operation.

What is Ocean Goose Japanese Restaurant best for?

Ocean Goose Japanese Restaurant is best for kits dinner, brunch, dinner, coastal, easygoing, patio. Ocean Goose Japanese Restaurant is a clean first click in Kitsilano in Vancouver when you want a japanese option you can trust. Handcrafted sushi rolls and Sashimi also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 629 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Ocean Goose Japanese Restaurant?

Ocean Goose Japanese Restaurant is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.4 from 629 reviews

What should I order at Ocean Goose Japanese Restaurant?

Start with Handcrafted sushi rolls, Sashimi, Black cod and Katsu curry. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Ocean Goose Japanese Restaurant worth visiting?

Ocean Goose Japanese Restaurant holds a 9.4 Google rating from 629 reviews. Ocean Goose Japanese Restaurant is a clean first click in Kitsilano in Vancouver when you want a japanese option you can trust. Handcrafted sushi rolls and Sashimi also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 629 Google reviews.

Where is Ocean Goose Japanese Restaurant located?

Ocean Goose Japanese Restaurant is located at 1850 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1M3, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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