Authentic Sushi
in Vancouver.

Masa Ishibashi brings Michelin-starred Edomae omakase sushi to Metro Vancouver, with Japanese chef Masakazu Ishibashi presenting seasonal fish airlifted directly from Japan in a private, reservation-only dining experience in Richmond.

Chef Masayoshi Baba's eponymous 24-seat Fraserhood counter has held a Michelin star since 2023, delivering hyper-seasonal Edomae-style omakase with over two decades of Japanese culinary mastery.

Chef-owner Takuya Matsuda, from Mie Prefecture, Japan, brings theatrical 25-course omakase to Yaletown, earning Okeya Kyujiro a Michelin star since 2023 and a reputation as one of Canada's most extraordinary dining experiences.

Chef Juhyun Lee's Sushi Hyun holds a Michelin star and the 2025 Young Chef Award, offering lavish Edomae omakase at a 200-year-old hinoki counter in Vancouver's West End.

Opened in January 2023 by Japanese owner Yuki Aida and master sushi chef Hiroshi Hoshiko, Sushi Mahana brings Kyushu-style 25-course omakase to North Vancouver, with fish sourced using the traditional Japanese Ike jime method.

Chef Yoji Masuda's tiny 5-seat omakase counter inside Coal Harbour's Oceanic Plaza earned a Michelin star in 2024, making it one of Vancouver's most intimate and critically acclaimed Japanese dining experiences.

Founded in 1988 by Kagoshima-born chef Hidekazu Tojo, internationally celebrated as the creator of the California Roll, Tojo's is Vancouver's defining Japanese fine-dining institution.

COFU Chinatown is Vancouver's pioneering vegan omakase sushi restaurant, founded in 2021 by Japanese chef-owner Akiko Gulkison, who arrived from Japan in 2018. The menu draws on kaiseki philosophy and Zen aesthetics to present entirely plant-based sushi with the craft and ceremony of traditional Japanese omakase.

Opened in 2008 by Miyazaki-born founder Seigo Nakamura, Miku Restaurant introduced Aburi flame-seared sushi to Canada from its landmark waterfront address at 200 Granville Street, with Executive Chef Kazuhiro Hayashi leading a fully Japanese kitchen.

The refined Yaletown sibling to Miku, Minami Restaurant shares the Japanese ownership of Seigo Nakamura's Aburi Restaurants Canada and delivers elegant Aburi flame-seared sushi alongside seasonal Japanese-West Coast cuisine in a contemporary Yaletown setting.

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.

A Japan-born husband-and-wife operation on Robson Street, Sushi Bar Maumi offers traditional Edo-Mae omakase guided by chef Maumi Ozaki's 33 years of experience and fish imported directly from Japan five times a week.

Sushi Jin is a quiet, intimate omakase counter in downtown Vancouver recognised by Vancouver Magazine 2024 as an Honourable Mention for Best Upscale Japanese, offering focused Japanese sushi craft at 750 Nelson Street.

Japanese chef-owner Satoshi Makise opened Tetsu in 2017 with a mission to offer unapologetically authentic Edomae sushi from a 12-seat counter on Denman Street, earning Michelin recognition and a place on Canada's 100 Best list.

Toyo Sushi is a small, Japanese-owned omakase counter in North Burnaby, delivering meticulously crafted nigiri, aburi oshi, and seasonal sashimi in an intimate reservation-only setting.

Led by Japanese chef-owner Yuji, this intimate Alma Street restaurant delivers a quietly exceptional dining experience — small plates of seasonal Japanese cuisine that reviewers have compared to kaiseki dining in Kyoto.

A beloved Kerrisdale institution, Ajisai Sushi Bar is operated by Japanese chef-owner Hide, whose traditional nigiri and sashimi earn comparison to the best on Canada's West Coast from guests with roots in Tokyo's fish markets.

Bistro Sakana has been a Yaletown institution since 2005, led by Japanese chef-owner Etsuko Needham — Vancouver's only female executive sushi chef — and sake sommelier co-owner Iori Kataoka, BC Restaurant Hall of Fame inductee.

Japanese-owned by Taka Shimoshige, Hitoe Sushi in Kitsilano is a highly rated neighbourhood gem offering traditional Japanese sushi with a thoughtful gluten-free menu and Japanese-speaking staff.

Japanese chef-owner Akira Kishimoto has been serving creative and traditional Japanese cuisine at the heart of Commercial Drive for over 14 years, with a booth also at Time Out Market Vancouver.

Sashimiya is a downtown Vancouver counter run by Shizuoka-born chef Takayuki Omi and his wife Kaori, offering omakase-quality sashimi and nigiri at accessible prices—one of the city's most genuine Japanese-owned hidden gems.

A Cambie Street institution for over 20 years, Shiro Japanese Restaurant is staffed by Japanese-speaking personnel and recognised by Tripadvisor reviewers as an authentic expression of traditional Japanese cuisine and service culture.

Shizenya on Hornby brings a health-conscious, Japanese-run twist to downtown Vancouver dining, with brown rice rolls, vegetarian-friendly sushi, and wholesome Japanese plates near the Vancouver Art Gallery.

Operated by Japanese chef-owner Yuji, Sushi by Yuji on Kingsway delivers traditional Edo-style sushi in an intimate setting at prices that make excellent Japanese cooking accessible to the neighbourhood.

SYU Kitsilano carries forward a 40-year tradition of Japanese cuisine in Kitsilano, with head chef Koichi leading an authentic sushi program that blends classical ryori philosophy with thoughtful modern touches.

Takara Sushi is a long-running Japanese-owned neighbourhood restaurant on Canada Way in Burnaby, beloved for its fresh nigiri, classic sashimi, and consistently high quality at accessible prices.

A Japanese-run neighbourhood gem in Point Grey, The Kitchen Dada serves meticulously crafted nigiri, signature oshi zushi, and creative izakaya dishes at remarkably affordable prices.

Toshi Sushi has been a Mount Pleasant institution since the 1990s, owned and operated by Japanese chef Toshi, whose training at a major Japanese hotel left its mark on every piece of nigiri served at this no-reservations neighbourhood gem.

Uma Sushi is a Japanese-run neighbourhood restaurant in Mount Pleasant known for its Shoukado bento box, premium chu-toro and o-toro nigiri, and an all-Japanese-speaking kitchen that signals genuine authenticity.

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.

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.