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Fujiya Japanese Foods
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Fujiya is Vancouver's pioneering Japanese specialty grocery and deli, founded in 1977 by Shigeru Hirai in the historic Japantown district. It offers fresh-made sushi, bento boxes, and a wide selection of imported Japanese ingredients.
- Price
- ¥
- Area
- Clark Drive / False Creek Flats
- Since
- 1977
- Owner
- Shigeru Hirai (founder)
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About
Opened in 1977 by Shigeru Hirai as a fish and seafood shop on Powell Street, Fujiya has grown into BC's most beloved Japanese grocery institution. The flagship Clark Drive store moved to its current home at Clark and Venables in 1994, anchoring the city's Japanese-Canadian community for nearly five decades. Customers come for the freshly prepared sushi rolls, chirashi bowls, and hearty bento boxes alongside rows of imported Japanese pantry staples, snacks, and condiments. The deli counter turns out house-made delicacies that are impossible to find elsewhere in the region. With additional locations in Downtown Vancouver, Richmond, Victoria, and beyond, Fujiya remains the gold standard for Japanese grocery and ready-made Japanese food in British Columbia.
Neighborhood & visiting
Fujiya Japanese Foods sits in Clark Drive / False Creek Flats, one of Vancouver's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Nearly 50 years of Japanese-owned heritage — Vancouver's original Japanese grocery and deli
- Fresh daily sushi, bento boxes, and chirashi made with authentic Japanese technique
- Huge selection of imported Japanese ingredients, snacks, and pantry goods
- A cherished gathering point for BC's Japanese-Canadian community since Japantown's early days
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Frequently asked
About Fujiya Japanese Foods
- Is Fujiya Japanese Foods an authentic japanese deli & sushi restaurant in Vancouver?
- Yes — Fujiya Japanese Foods is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese deli & sushi in Vancouver: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is Fujiya Japanese Foods located?
- Fujiya Japanese Foods is located at 912 Clark Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3J8, Vancouver, Canada in the Clark Drive / False Creek Flats neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Fujiya Japanese Foods?
- Fujiya Japanese Foods does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular sushi restaurants in Vancouver we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Fujiya Japanese Foods?
- Fujiya Japanese Foods sits in the ¥ price range — typical for japanese deli & sushi of this format in Vancouver.
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