Toshi, Main And 16th
20 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askvan21 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Toshi near Main and 16th draws recommendations for sushi quality at everyday prices. Diners particularly praise the miso black cod; one warns about queuing and the time it takes to cook. Commenters describe a small, unfancy room. While many recommend it, one feels it no longer matches its earlier standard.
Address
Toshi Sushi, 181 E 16th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 4R2, Canada
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Signature dishes
- Miso marinated black cod
- Best for
- Budget
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/_MRT000 in r/askvan · Jun 2025
Says Toshi off Main on 16th is the answer for good sushi in that area.
- Recommendsu/mmmiu85 in r/askvan · Nov 2024
Names Toshi as a recommendation, mentioning they had been at Tom's earlier that evening.
- Recommendsu/ResidentResearcher94 in r/askvan · Jul 2026
Recommended if on Main Street
- Recommendsu/Historian_Acrobatic in r/askvan · Nov 2024
Recommends Toshi in Mount Pleasant.
- Recommendsu/thesushisnob in r/askvan · Sep 2025
Names Toshi as a mid-tier sushi place.
- Recommendsu/Stank_u_very_much in r/askvan · Jun 2025value
Says it should be top of the list, amazing and moderately priced.
- Recommendsu/Ok_Relative_4373 in r/askvan · Nov 2024taste
Calls the miso marinated black cod at Toshi exceptional, noting it is not sushi.
- Recommendsu/Grumpysmurf_1976 in r/askvan · Jul 2026
Listed as a sushi pick
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- Recommendsu/Artistic_Salt_662 in r/askvan · Jul 2026consistency
Called a true Japanese sushi restaurant, unlike sauce-heavy spots
- Caveatu/FierceCrayon in r/askvan · Jul 2026consistency
Feels Toshi used to be excellent but has been coasting on its reputation lately.
- Recommendsu/Accomplished_Job_778 in r/askvan · Jun 2025taste
Describes the place as small and unfancy while calling it the best sushi in town.
- Recommendsu/Outrageous-Flow5651 in r/askvan · Nov 2024
Recommends Toshi for sure and says Shiro is also great.
- Recommendsu/calzone135 in r/askvan · Jul 2026price
Enjoys it for when on a budget
- Recommendsu/PapiKevinho in r/askvan · Apr 2026value
Great with good daily specials and quality food at moderate prices.
- Recommendsu/tastyugly in r/askvan · Nov 2024
Seconds the Toshi recommendation.
- Recommendsu/vidcow in r/askvan · Sep 2026taste
Counts Toshi among their favourites, a small spot with delicious, fresh food.
- Recommendsu/Current-Crab8301 in r/askvan · Apr 2026
Recommends Toshi along with Shiro and Sushi Hil.
- Recommendsu/montelguy in r/askvan · Dec 2024
Recommends Toshi at Main and 16th.
- Recommendsu/hustledreamexplore in r/askvan · Nov 2024value
Authentic and affordable.
- Recommendsu/dintav in r/askvan · Jun 2025taste
Recommends Toshi and lists favorite dishes to order.
- Recommendsu/Helpful_Strength_991 in r/askvan · Nov 2024value
Lists Toshi among quality spots at everyday prices.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.