The 15 Best Japanese Restaurants Near Vancouver
Updated: August 22, 2022
Want to know who serves the tastiest sashimi or soba in Vancouver? These are our best Japanese spots. This ultimate list of Japanese venues was created after analyzing top sites and reviews to bring you only the best. Indulge with chilled sake and delicious tempura at these fantastic Japanese gems in Vancouver.
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Sushi Mo
Japanese, $$, VancouverJapanese, $$Vancouver, Esther Short
Kenji's Ramen & Grill
Asian, $$, VancouverAsian, $$Vancouver, FircrestMio Sushi
Japanese, $$, VancouverJapanese, $$Vancouver, Fishers Landing EastKyoto Sushi Steakhouse
Japanese, $$, VancouverJapanese, $$Vancouver, BenningtonMakoto Japanese Buffet
Japanese, $$, VancouverJapanese, $$Vancouver, Cascade HighlandsEastland Sushi & Asian Cuisine
Asian, $$, VancouverAsian, $$Vancouver, Fishers Landing EastSushi Mioga
Asian, $$, VancouverAsian, $$VancouverIf you travel further
Mirakutei Sushi & Ramen
Japanese, $$, PortlandJapanese, $$Portland, Buckman12 Best Japanese Restaurants In Portland, Oregon - Updated 2022
Trip 101, 2022
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Eater, 2021
Murata Restaurant
Japanese, $$$, PortlandJapanese, $$$Portland, Downtown
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Hoodline, 2020
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AFURI IZAKAYA
Japanese, $$$, PortlandJapanese, $$$Portland, Buckman12 Best Japanese Restaurants In Portland, Oregon - Updated 2022
Trip 101, 2022
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Eater, 2021
Yama Sushi & Izakaya
Japanese, $$, PortlandJapanese, $$Portland, Hosford-Abernethy12 Best Japanese Restaurants In Portland, Oregon - Updated 2022
Trip 101, 2022
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Eater, 2021
Bamboo Sushi
Asian, $$, PortlandAsian, $$Portland, NorthwestHere are Portland's top 4 Japanese spots
Hoodline, 2020
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Nimblefish
Asian, $$$, PortlandAsian, $$$Portland, Hosford-Abernethy10 Unbelievable Chirashi Bowls in Portland
Eater, 2019
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Female Foodie
Takahashi Restaurant
Japanese, $$, PortlandJapanese, $$Portland, Lents11 Incredible Izakayas in Portland and Beyond
Eater, 2021
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Eater, 2022
Yama Sushi & Sake Bar
Japanese, $$, PortlandJapanese, $$Portland, Pearl District4 top spots for sushi in Portland
Hoodline, 2020
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Trip 101, 2019
Why is this list better than others?
Picking the right Japanese restaurant can be tough, especially when you’re exploring new restaurants. These results are brought to you by boam, with insights from the Yelp and Google ratings for 9087 Vancouver restaurants, 823905 reviews, and 717 top lists and articles from the likes of Eater, Female Foodie and Trip 101. The restaurants you see have been featured in Eater - Where to Eat and Drink in Lents, Female Foodie - The 40 Best Portland Restaurants (2021 UPDATE) and Trip 101 - Top 10 Sushi Restaurants In Portland, Oregon. Our engine uses real-time data to only show restaurants that are open and their updated available services, so you can actually enjoy the food we show. Restaurants can’t pay to show up on this list, so enjoy the best food with no agenda. We don’t recommend restaurants lightly, these 10 are really something special.
Most common questions
Drink pairing tips
The perfect match for your prawn dumpling
When ordering prawn dumpling, experts suggest pairing it with a glass of jasmine tea, a popular tea.
Enjoy wu tao go with Rose
For an elevated experience, pair your wu tao go with Rose. This combination works particularly well because this pink wine carries the flavours of the dish.
Pinot Gris and dumplings and chilli
If you love drinking Pinot Gris, try eating dumplings and chilli next time for a flavourful experience. The white wine from New Zealand complements the dish very well.
Fun facts
A delicious pairing
One should always compliment their food with a drink that doesn't take away from the meal. If it’s sushi you’re eating, we recommend pairing it with a green tea. The delicate, earthy flavor flavors of the green tea won’t detract from the flavors of your sushi.
A 2,996 pounds 1 ounce feast
The 55 chefs of Vietnam is the proud world-record holder of the largest noodle soupt, an impressive feat considering its weight of 2,996 pounds 1 ounce.
A day about dim sum
dim sum lovers in United Kingdom indulge in dim sum come June to celebrate National Dim Sum Week.
Parking tips
There’s nothing like finding the perfect parking spot right away when you’re going out for a meal. To make the hunt for parking easier, we’ve partnered with a cutting-edge digital parking reservation system, Spothero, that enables you to book a spot in advance before you visit your chosen Japanese spot.
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