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Octopus' Garden
Traditional sushiMichelin recommendedomakase optionKitsilanoneighbourhood institution
A Michelin-recommended Kitsilano institution, Octopus' Garden has long been cited by Vancouver's Japanese community as one of the city's most authentically Japanese-owned sushi restaurants, offering traditional nigiri and a $100 omakase option.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Kitsilano
Plate № 21
About
Octopus' Garden on Cornwall Avenue in Kitsilano represents the kind of neighbourhood Japanese sushi restaurant that anchors a community for decades. Michelin Recommended in the Vancouver guide, the restaurant is consistently named by Vancouver's Japanese community among the most authentically Japanese-owned sushi spots in the city. Guests can enjoy traditional nigiri and sashimi from an à la carte menu, or opt for the C$100 omakase for a more curated experience. The restaurant operates four days a week—Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday—with a no-calls-during-service policy that speaks to the kitchen's focused, serious approach. Its Kitsilano address near the waterfront makes it a natural destination for any serious sushi lover in the neighbourhood.
Neighborhood & visiting
Octopus' Garden sits in Kitsilano, 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
- Michelin Recommended and consistently praised by Vancouver's Japanese community for authenticity
- C$100 omakase option provides a curated journey through the kitchen's finest offerings
- Deeply rooted Kitsilano neighbourhood institution with a focused, serious approach to service
- Traditional nigiri and sashimi executed without shortcuts or fusion distractions
Specific chef/owner name not publicly confirmed; restaurant is consistently cited as Japanese-owned by Vancouver's Japanese community and has Michelin Recommended status.
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Frequently asked
About Octopus' Garden
- Is Octopus' Garden an authentic traditional sushi restaurant in Vancouver?
- Yes — Octopus' Garden is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for traditional sushi in Vancouver: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is Octopus' Garden located?
- Octopus' Garden is located at 1995 Cornwall Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1C9, Canada, Vancouver, Canada in the Kitsilano neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Octopus' Garden?
- Octopus' Garden 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 Octopus' Garden?
- Octopus' Garden sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for traditional sushi of this format in Vancouver.
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