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Torake Japanese Cuisine

Name: Torake Japanese Cuisine
Address: 9471 No 2 Rd #130, Richmond, BC, V7E 2C9, CA
Price range: $$$$

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Torake Japanese Cuisine is one of the best japanese restaurants in Vancouver for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Vancouver.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Torake is doing something specific and it's not for the casual drop-in crowd: this is a Franco-Japanese omakase operation in Vancouver built around the idea that modern French technique and traditional Japanese sensibility can coexist on the same plate without either one apologizing for the other. The format is tasting-menu-first, the hours are deliberately limited (closed Monday and Tuesday, evening-only Wednesday through Friday), and the sushi bar seats just four people — details that signal a kitchen working at its own pace, not scaling for volume. The pop-up collaborations with local chefs suggest a kitchen that treats its menu as a living project rather than a fixed brand. This is a restaurant for diners who book ahead, read the room, and are comfortable letting the kitchen make the calls. The omakase menu rotates seasonally, so any given visit will be shaped by what the kitchen is working with that week — but the dishes that have surfaced in diner accounts give a clear picture of the register. A kanpachi crudo and slow-cooked tako appear in tasting menu previews, both pointing toward a kitchen that's comfortable with raw preparations and extended technique in the same sitting. A tamago finished with a crème brûlée-style burnt top signals playfulness with French pastry logic applied to Japanese fundamentals. The premium omakase reportedly features a handcone built around bluefin tuna and uni with a deep-fried shiso leaf inside — a construction that diners have flagged specifically, suggesting it lands as one of the more memorable moments in the progression. Soft shell crab sashimi rounds out what reviewers have described as a menu that takes real technical risks. The four-seat sushi bar is the move. You're watching the kitchen work up close, which matters in a format where the technique is part of the point. Weekend lunch service (Saturday and Sunday, 11:30 am) is a less common window for omakase in Vancouver and worth noting if evenings book out — and given the seat count, they do. Secure a reservation before you plan the rest of your night.

Marcus Chen, Senior Restaurant Critic

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Google 9.4 from 216 reviews

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date night and hidden gem

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Splurge territory

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Vancouver | 9471 No 2 Rd #130, Richmond, BC V7E 2C9, Canada

Price

Splurge territory

Taste Score

8.0/10

Address

Vancouver | 9471 No 2 Rd #130, Richmond, BC V7E 2C9, Canada

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Torake Japanese Cuisine menu: what to order

Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Torake Japanese Cuisine is listed in the Splurge territory price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.

Kanpachi crudo

Slow-cooked tako (octopus)

Tamago with crème brûlée-style burnt top

Bluefin tuna and uni handcone with deep-fried shiso leaf

Soft shell crab sashimi

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What makes Torake Japanese Cuisine worth the move

Torake Japanese Cuisine is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Kanpachi crudo and Slow-cooked tako (octopus) also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 216 Google reviews.

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9.4 from 216 Google reviews

Best for

date night and hidden gem

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Japanese in Vancouver

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Splurge territory

Best for

hidden gem date night

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Google rating: 9.4 from 216 reviews

Popular dishes: Kanpachi crudo, Slow-cooked tako (octopus), Tamago with crème brûlée-style burnt top

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Address: 9471 No 2 Rd #130, Richmond, BC V7E 2C9, Canada
Price: $$$$
TastyPals score: 8.0/10
Google rating: 9.4 (216 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Neighborhood: Vancouver

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What cuisine does Torake Japanese Cuisine serve?

Torake Japanese Cuisine is a Japanese restaurant located in Vancouver, Vancouver. Torake is doing something specific and it's not for the casual drop-in crowd: this is a Franco-Japanese omakase operation in Vancouver built around the idea that modern French technique and traditional Japanese sensibility can coexist on the same plate without either one apologizing for the other.

What is Torake Japanese Cuisine best for?

Torake Japanese Cuisine is best for hidden gem, date night. Torake Japanese Cuisine is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Kanpachi crudo and Slow-cooked tako (octopus) also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 216 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Torake Japanese Cuisine?

Torake Japanese Cuisine is in the Splurge territory price range ($$$$). Google rating: 9.4 from 216 reviews

What should I order at Torake Japanese Cuisine?

Start with Kanpachi crudo, Slow-cooked tako (octopus), Tamago with crème brûlée-style burnt top and Bluefin tuna and uni handcone with deep-fried shiso leaf. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Torake Japanese Cuisine worth visiting?

Torake Japanese Cuisine holds a 9.4 Google rating from 216 reviews. Torake Japanese Cuisine is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Kanpachi crudo and Slow-cooked tako (octopus) also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 216 Google reviews.

Where is Torake Japanese Cuisine located?

Torake Japanese Cuisine is located at 9471 No 2 Rd #130, Richmond, BC V7E 2C9, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Is Torake Japanese Cuisine good for a date night?

Yes — Torake Japanese Cuisine is tagged for date night dining. Torake Japanese Cuisine is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Kanpachi crudo and Slow-cooked tako (octopus) also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 216 Google reviews.

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