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Guu Davie
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Guu Davie, opened in February 2019, is Vancouver's first izakaya specialising in traditional Japanese hot pot — oden and shabu-shabu — alongside the full Guu izakaya menu, with a beloved patio in Davie Village.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Davie Village / West End
- Since
- 2019
- Owner
- Yoshinori Kitahara (Kitanoya Marketing Corp., Tokyo)
Plate № 50
About
When Guu Davie opened in February 2019 on the heart of Vancouver's Davie Village, it became the first izakaya in the city to centre its identity on Japanese hot pot dining. Oden — the slow-simmered Japanese dashi stew of daikon, konjac, tofu, and various proteins — and shabu-shabu sit alongside the classic Guu izakaya menu of grilled skewers, sashimi, and Japanese small plates. The West End location gives the venue a neighbourhood character distinct from the group's other downtown outposts, and a patio adds outdoor dining appeal in warmer months. Tokyo-based owner Yoshinori Kitahara maintains the same Japanese culinary standards across all Guu locations, and Guu Davie benefits from both the brand's deep izakaya heritage and its hot pot specialisation.
Neighborhood & visiting
Guu Davie sits in Davie Village / West End, 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 izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Vancouver's first izakaya specialising in Japanese oden hot pot — a deeply traditional winter dining ritual
- Shabu-shabu alongside classic izakaya dishes, creating one of the city's most versatile Japanese evening menus
- Tokyo-owned Guu Group Japanese authenticity with a beloved Davie Village patio for summer dining
- Late-night service until midnight (Mon-Sat) — one of the few authentic Japanese izakayas open late in the West End
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Frequently asked
About Guu Davie
- Is Guu Davie an authentic japanese izakaya & hot pot restaurant in Vancouver?
- Yes — Guu Davie is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese izakaya & hot pot in Vancouver: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is Guu Davie located?
- Guu Davie is located at 1239 Davie St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1N4, Vancouver, Canada in the Davie Village / West End neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Guu Davie?
- Guu Davie does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular izakaya restaurants in Vancouver we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Guu Davie?
- Guu Davie sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese izakaya & hot pot of this format in Vancouver.
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