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Yagoto Sushi Dining
Osaka-style traditional sushiKitsilanoJapanese family-ownedNew Hankyu Hotel trainedKita Shinchi
A Japanese family-owned restaurant in Kitsilano, Yagoto Sushi Dining is guided by chef Yama-san, who began his culinary career at the New Hankyu Hotel Osaka in 1980 and honed his craft in Kita Shinchi before bringing Osaka-style sushi to Vancouver.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Kitsilano
- Chef
- Yama-san
Plate № 43
About
Yagoto Sushi Dining offers Kitsilano residents a genuine taste of Osaka-style sushi, guided by chef Yama-san, whose culinary career began at the New Hankyu Hotel Osaka in 1980 before he trained in the prestigious Kita Shinchi dining district. The restaurant is a Japanese family-owned operation, recommended by Japanese locals and praised by Tripadvisor reviewers who describe it as their 'go-to neighbourhood sushi restaurant.' The food is honest, fresh, and precisely prepared—sashimi and nigiri that reflect a chef who has spent decades mastering the craft. Yagoto opens for both lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, making it one of the most accessible authentic Japanese sushi spots on Kitsilano's busy Broadway corridor.
Neighborhood & visiting
Yagoto Sushi Dining 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
- Chef Yama-san trained at New Hankyu Hotel Osaka (1980) and Kita Shinchi—deep Osaka culinary roots
- Japanese family-owned and recommended by Japanese locals as a trusted neighbourhood staple
- Honest Osaka-style sushi at neighbourhood prices, open for lunch and dinner six days a week
- Praised by Kitsilano regulars as a monthly favourite for fresh, carefully prepared Japanese food
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Frequently asked
About Yagoto Sushi Dining
- Is Yagoto Sushi Dining an authentic osaka-style traditional sushi restaurant in Vancouver?
- Yes — Yagoto Sushi Dining is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for osaka-style traditional sushi in Vancouver: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is Yagoto Sushi Dining located?
- Yagoto Sushi Dining is located at 2180 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6K 2C8, Canada, Vancouver, Canada in the Kitsilano neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Yagoto Sushi Dining?
- Yagoto Sushi Dining 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 Yagoto Sushi Dining?
- Yagoto Sushi Dining sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for osaka-style traditional sushi of this format in Vancouver.
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