Japanese

Kishimoto Japanese Kitchen and Sushi Bar has been around for several years and is known for excellent sushi in a casual setting.  Many customers have noted …

This past summer, Kamei Royale relocated to a new Downtown location in Coal Harbour.  The move to a different space allowed Kamei Royale to offer …

Guu Richmond, part of the popular Guu Izakaya chain, focuses on sushi and sashimi offerings.  Its location is slightly hidden in Aberdeen Centre but that doesn’t stop …

When it comes to top Japanese restaurants in Vancouver, Kingyo Izakaya on Denman is undoubtedly one of them.  This year, Vancouver Magazine named Kingyo as …

A newly opened Gastown Japanese restaurant is Kozakura, a 25 seat eatery serving sophisticated Japanese food.  Located at 280 Carrall Street, Kozakura is the new culinary concept …

Calling all sushi lovers!  The newly opened Maruyama offers a traditional omakase (chef’s choice) sushi experience with “fresh” fish flown in from Japan.  Opened just three …

Suika is popular Japanese eatery that has been serving some delicious izakaya for many years now.  Suika is sister restaurant to Kingo Izakaya in the West End …

Shizenya is a unique Japanese restaurant in Vancouver because they serve healthier and more natural Japanese food.  In fact, Shizenya is the first natural food Japanese restaurant …

Someone recently asked me for Japanese restaurant suggestions for out-of-town guests and I immediately named Miku and sister restaurant Minami as go-to-places.  When it comes to …

At Kamei Baru, it’s about delicious oysters, interesting tapas, and fusion seafood.  Located at 990 Smithe and underneath the Scotiabank Theatre, Kamei Baru is by …

It’s cherry blossom season again in Vancouver!  What an incredibly beautiful time in our city with cherry blossoms popping up in full force.  I felt …

Disclaimer: I was invited to SPAGHeTEI for a complimentary meal. All opinions are my own. The West End is abundant with ramen restaurants, but one …