Best sushi in Vancouver

80 people recommendvia r/vancouver, r/askvan

Tom Sushi is widely recommended, and many people who name a branch mean the Davie Street location. Several praise it as good value for the money, and a couple of people point to it for traditional-style nigiri. One diner finds it decent but Westernized, based on visits several years ago.

Davie

63 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askvan, r/vancouver

Many people recommend Sushi Hil on Main Street. A couple praise its nigiri, one calls it the highest-quality sushi they have eaten in Vancouver if cost is no concern, and a couple name its bluefin. Many mention it is pricey, though a couple who say so still feel it is worth it. One finds the menu limited and the price a bit high for the value, another found the meal worth trying but not memorable enough to return, and one is not a fan after several visits.

Main St

61 people recommend, 11 warn against itvia r/askvan, X, r/vancouver

Many people recommend Miku as one of the top sushi spots in town, and several single out its aburi-style pressed sushi. Several mention the waterfront setting and view, and one says you pay for the fine dining and the view. Many call it pricey or say cheaper places match its sushi, one finds it dated and corporate, and one warns others off after a bad experience.

Waterfront

53 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/vancouver, r/askvan

Toshi Sushi, on East 16th Avenue just off Main Street, is widely recommended, and many people praise its sushi: one calls it the best casual sushi spot in Vancouver, another their favourite in the city, and another ranks it among the city's best. Many describe it as cheaper or reasonably priced for the quality. One says a seat is nearly impossible to get, one advises queuing shortly before opening, one feels it was once excellent but now coasts on its reputation, and one found quality had dropped after a long gap.

Main and 16th

50 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/askvan

Most people recommend Tozen Sushi Bar, and many say the food is good or excellent. Several describe the room as upscale or nicely appointed, and a few suggest it for date nights or a nice outing. Several people say it is fair value for the quality. Caveats: a couple call it average and nothing special, one found the ingredient quality weak for the price, one says it depends on what you order, and several rank Sushi Hil higher. The cited commenters place it on West Broadway at Oak.

West Broadway

39 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/askvan, r/vancouver

Most people recommend Minami in Yaletown, and many name it alongside Miku as a strong sushi pick. Several praise its quality, and several recommend its aburi or salmon oshi. A couple of people find its room warmer and more intimate than Miku's. Caveats: one says it has declined a lot, one finds it too pretentious, one finds the aburi style interesting but not a favourite, and a few say it is the pricier choice.

Yaletown

28 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/vancouver, r/askvan, r/vancouverfood

Octopus' Garden on Cornwall Avenue in Kitsilano is recommended by many people, and a few call it their favourite. Several describe it as high-end sushi, one rates its omakase highly, and a few mention it is near Kits Beach and Burrard. Several note it is expensive, and one found the sushi good but overpriced for what it is.

Cornwall

23 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/vancouver, r/askvan

Many commenters recommend the Cambie branch of Shiro Sushi, often pairing it with Toshi. Several describe it as affordable or good value, and some call it a longtime option. Several say it is great or excellent, though one notes it is not trendy and One says the sushi no longer uses real wasabi.

Cambie

22 people recommendvia r/vancouver, r/askvan

Masayoshi is an omakase restaurant on Fraser Street that many commenters recommend, and several praise its food: one calls its omakase among the finest meals they have had, a couple say it is excellent, and another enjoyed a first omakase there. Some point to its Michelin recognition, and a few frame it as a splurge. One describes a cozy, thoughtfully designed space, one advises booking ahead, and it opens only for dinner.

Fraser St

21 people recommendvia r/vancouver, r/askvan

Many people recommend Okeya Kyujiro, an omakase restaurant in Yaletown, and several call the food excellent or memorable. One says every dish was excellent, and one says the meal felt like being in Japan. Cost comes up often: many describe it as expensive, one calls it the best omakase in town but says the price isn't justified, and another says it is worth the cost. One who had the lunch omakase found the amount of food satisfying.

Yaletown

20 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askvan

Sashimiya on Hornby Street is a takeout-only sushi spot that most commenters recommend, and many praise the quality of its fish. Several praise its nigiri and a few its chirashi, and several call it good value. A few say the made-to-order items are the best choice, while one found the fridge items less fresh. A couple say it does not suit sitting down, one says it costs a bit more than others, and one notes shrinking portions.

Downtown

20 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askvan, r/vancouver

Most commenters recommend Ajisai in Kerrisdale, and several call the sushi good or solid, with one regular calling it the best. Several say it is good value for the price. One who knew it a decade ago says quality has declined a lot, and another had mixed views. One suggests arriving early because it is small.

Kerrisdale

20 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/askvan, r/vancouver, r/vancouverfood

Many people recommend Kishimoto on Commercial Drive, and several suggest it as the higher-end or pricier pick. One diner who has tried some of the Drive's sushi spots ranks it the best of those, another finds the sushi tasty and beautiful, and some call it excellent. Two diners are less impressed: one calls it overrated with Westernized rolls and unremarkable fish on past visits, and another says it ranks among the worst sushi they have eaten.

Commercial Drive

19 people recommendvia r/vancouver, r/askvan

Many commenters recommend Tetsu Sushi Bar on Denman Street in the West End, and several single out its omakase as a highlight. Some call it underrated or the city's top sushi, and several place it among the pricier, upscale options. One recalls the wasabi being grated fresh and genuine.

Denman

16 people recommendvia r/askvan, r/vancouver

Most commenters recommend Sushi by Yuji on Kingsway, and several praise its fish, including seasonal fish; one ranks it the top sushi in town. A few describe it as small and no-frills, one as family-run, and several call it affordable or good value. A few advise booking ahead, and a couple say seating for groups is limited.

Kingsway

16 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/askvan, r/vancouver

Many diners recommend Tojo's, and several call it a classic or long-running pick: one calls it the gold standard when fewer such places existed, and another calls it the best meal of their life. One recalls an unforgettable tuna sashimi from many years ago, and one suggests sitting at the bar. One likes it but feels much of its cost reflects the name rather than the food, and one found it underwhelming on an earlier visit.

15 people recommendvia r/vancouver, r/askvan

Many people recommend Sushi Bar Maumi, a small omakase counter on Robson Street, and several praise the sushi. A few describe it as cheaper than other omakase counters, and one who has eaten omakase in Japan says it felt close to Japan. Caveats: one was unsure it was worth the price, one notes prices have risen, and one calls it costly.

15 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/askvan, r/vancouver

Many people recommend Hello Nori, a hand-roll bar, and those who name an outlet mostly mean Robson Street. Several say the food is excellent or very fresh, two praise its hand rolls, and one also praises its sashimi. One recommends the spicy sauce, another calls it their all-time favourite, and one finds it worth at least one visit despite the high cost. Two diners call it a rip-off on price, one saying its hand rolls are smaller than elsewhere and the other that teenagers will not feel full. One says it is especially good when quieter.

14 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askvan

Most commenters recommend Raisu on West 4th Avenue in Kitsilano. A few name it in answer to a best-chirashi question, and one calls its deluxe chirashi excellent. Several give strong endorsements, one praising a lovely interior and another calling it their favourite for its relaxed atmosphere and food presentation. One diner who tried the deluxe chirashi in person found it disappointing and would not return.

13 people recommendvia r/askvan

Many diners recommend Sushi Masuda on West Hastings, near Pacific Centre, for omakase. One puts it among their top sushi meals so far and another calls it the best. A couple describe it as private and intimate, some point to its Michelin recognition, and some frame it as a splurge. A couple say it is hard to book and needs reservations well ahead.

13 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askvan

Several diners praise the sushi and fish quality at Saiko Sushi, a small, casual spot on West Broadway, and a few say it is reasonably priced for what you get. Several mention small size or limited seating, and one notes a chef counter where reservations can be a gamble. One was unimpressed on two visits and had a quality complaint about the salmon sashimi.

13 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/askvan, r/vancouver

Sushi Mura has several Vancouver locations; commenters mention Main Street, Oak Street and the River District, and a couple name the Oak Street one. The one covered here is the River District outlet, which one commenter lists. Most commenters recommend it: one counts it among the best-tasting and most consistent sushi in Vancouver, a couple call it their favourite, and a couple say it is family friendly. Some are less impressed: one found the agedashi tofu bad and the sushi only okay, another calls it terrible unless quantity matters more than quality, and a couple focus on the rice, one saying it tastes older and another that it lacks vinegar.

River District

12 people recommendvia r/askvan, r/vancouver

Many diners recommend Temaki, on West Broadway at Arbutus, and several call it a long-time favourite or a regular stop. Some call the sushi excellent or highly rated, one says its quality has stayed steady, and one advises booking ahead because it is usually crowded. One long-time fan asks whether it is still as good after an ownership change, and one found it nothing special overall.

Broadway Arbutus

12 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askvan

Many people recommend The Eatery, on West Broadway, for its unusual specialty rolls and funky decor, and one calls it a good choice for a daytime visit with a kid. One orders takeout often and says quality has stayed steady for years. Not everyone agrees: one finds some roll creations strange, one is unsure it is the best sushi, and one says the sushi there does not represent what the city offers.

12 people recommend, 2 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/vancouver, r/askvan

Sushi California has several outlets, and recommenders mention its West Broadway and downtown branches; the one covered here is the downtown Seymour Street outlet. Most people recommend it, and several call it good value for the price. One says the nigiri is excellent, one describes it as American-style sushi they love, and one calls it a decent mid-range pick. Two commenters are negative: one thinks it is probably among the least authentic sushi they have tried in years, and one calls it awful.

Seymour

11 people recommendvia r/askvan, r/vancouver

Many diners recommend Miko Sushi on Robson Street, and a few praise the food: one finds it very fresh and high quality, another says it is well above what its plain look suggests, and another calls it authentic and delicious. A couple describe it as authentic, and one says visiting Japanese friends enjoy it because it recalls Japan. Opinions on price differ: one finds it a fair price, another calls it pricey but worth it. One notes it sits beside a ramen shop.

Robson

11 people recommend, 3 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/askvan, r/vancouver

Samurai Sushi House has several outlets, and commenters name Davie Street, Cambie Street and Main Street; the one covered here is the Davie Street one. Many people recommend it, often as a budget pick, with several calling it budget-friendly or good value. A couple praise the sushi, one on Davie Street and one on Cambie Street, the large salmon sashimi being a highlight. A few are less impressed: one had poor sushi years ago, one left food unfinished on two tries, and one says big rolls don't mean good quality. One calls it cheap, fast-food-style sushi that can work depending on budget.

Davie Street

10 people recommendvia r/askvan, r/vancouver

Many people recommend Sushi Ton Ton, and some name the Cambie Street location, one calling it their go-to spot there. One diner called the Vancouver Island roll excellent, and another finds the pressed sushi and sushi generally decent. Others name it without further detail.

Cambie

10 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/vancouver, r/askvan

Many people recommend Fujiya, a takeaway sushi spot; the one covered here is the Clark Drive outlet, and one commenter also mentions a West Pender Street storefront. A couple point to its party trays, catering or delivery, and several call it good value. One says it has been consistently reliable, and another likes its sushi counter as inexpensive and good. One says its California rolls now cost too much to order, and another, who prefers higher-quality sushi, rates it on par with places they avoid.

Clark

9 people recommendvia r/askvan

Most commenters recommend Yoshida Sushi on Victoria Drive, and a few describe it as a small, Japanese-owned or family-run spot. Several call it good value. One calls the food delicious, and another says its quality rivals a restaurant in Japan but found the waits very long. One who found it just ok wants to return to check whether that visit was unusual, and one advises booking ahead.

Victoria Drive

9 people recommendvia r/vancouverfood, r/askvan, r/vancouver

Kaide Sushi Bar is a small, casual sushi spot on Richards Street in Yaletown. Most people recommend it, and several praise the sushi: one calls the food outstanding, one says the fish is very fresh, and one calls it amazing. Some call it underrated or a gem. The main caveat is the room: one commenter feels the interior, especially the lighting, needs an upgrade.

Yaletown

9 people recommendvia r/askvan, r/vancouver

Green Leaf has more than one Vancouver outlet, and the one covered here is its Kitsilano restaurant on West Broadway. Many commenters recommend it, one saying all its locations are consistent, with fish of solid quality and neat rolls, and one recommending the Kits location enthusiastically. One calls it pricey but excellent, and one says its aburi costs less than Miku's. One finds the Kingsway branch fairly decent, and one says its Korean-style sushi is sometimes decent but quality can vary with the chef.

9 people recommendvia r/askvan, r/vancouver

Many people recommend Uma Sushi, a small spot near 8th and Cambie. One praises great fish and a passionate approach in a casual setting, another calls it their personal favourite for quality and value, and one describes premium chirashi bowls. A couple call it good value, one describes it as Japanese-run with a compact menu, and one says it has never let them down. One advises booking ahead because seating is limited.

9 people recommendvia r/askvan, r/vancouver

Diners largely recommend Sushi Mugen on Davie Street, and several rate the food highly: one praises the plating, another calls it delicious, and another calls it excellent. Several say it is good value, and a couple mention good-sized portions. A couple find the atmosphere pleasant, and one advises booking the upstairs room for a group.

Davie

9 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/askvan, r/vancouver

Shabusen on Burrard Street is recommended mainly for all-you-can-eat sushi: one calls it the best bet downtown, another their usual pick when downtown, and one ranks it second overall. One says its weekday lunch deal is worthwhile. Quality opinions are split: one says it is far behind the top pick, one remembers it as good in the past without vouching for it now, one says it is not the best and no longer good value, and another doubts its sashimi. One dislikes the cap on sushi orders, and one found it not worth it and advises skipping it.

Burrard

8 people recommendvia r/askvan

Many diners recommend Itosugi Kappo, a kappo-style omakase restaurant, and several find it good value, with a few mentioning a lunch option. One praises the fish quality, one the inventive flavours, one says it left them impressed with the selection after two visits, and one says repeat visits compared with sushi eaten in Japan. One says the unagi was the best they have had locally but that the place has much room to improve.

8 people recommendvia r/askvan

Most people recommend Sushi Hyun, an omakase counter on Jervis Street, and several praise the food: one says they just ate there and rates it the best sushi in town, and another calls the sushi mind-blowing. One calls it among the most pleasant omakase counters for atmosphere, though it won't feel private. Several call it expensive or costly.

8 people recommendvia r/askvan, r/vancouver

Many diners recommend Sushi Bar Shu. A couple see its omakase as good value, and one visitor who has been twice says both visits were amazing. Others found a visit excellent or quite good for the cost, one praises the chef's work and notes both lunch and dinner are offered, and one places it among the best sushi meals they have had.

8 people recommendvia X, r/askvan

Momo Sushi has outlets in Gastown on Water Street and in the West End on Bidwell Street, and recommenders name both; the one covered here is the Bidwell one. Many people recommend it: one calls the sushi tasty and budget-friendly, another loves the generously filled avocado rolls, and a former downtown regular describes it as a go-to.

Bidwell

7 people recommendvia r/askvan, r/vancouver

Many people recommend Yagoto Sushi on West Broadway in Kitsilano. A couple describe it as family-run and a couple as Japanese-run, and some note it is open weekdays only. One recommends it for cheap omakase and says its chef's-selection nigiri gives good value.

Broadway Yew In Kits

6 people recommendvia r/vancouver, r/askvan

Many commenters recommend Hitoe Sushi, a Japanese restaurant in Kitsilano. One rates its quality very highly, another calls it delicious and mentions gluten-free options, and one recommends it for seasonal fish. A couple say it still uses real wasabi, and one points to its less common à la carte nigiri.

Kits

6 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askvan, r/vancouver

Happy Sushi, on Victoria Drive, is recommended mostly as an all-you-can-eat sushi option, which several people name. One calls it a casual, affordable pick with big portions, one describes it as a tiny but comfy spot for small groups, and one says they like it. One found it overpriced and left after one round.

Along Victoria

6 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askvan, r/vancouver

Six commenters recommend Sushi Nanaimo, and several call it good value or low-cost. A couple say it suits groups with big tables, and one says it isn't high-end but picks it regularly for group meals. One says it was their regular spot but has not been back recently. One commenter is negative, feeling its quality has declined over time.

5 people recommendvia r/askvan, r/vancouver

Several people recommend Yamato Sushi. One praises its Davie Street quality as reliably consistent, and one calls it the best casual sushi they have had downtown. One says servings are big but fish quality varies by weekday, being better on Thursdays.

Davie Street

5 people recommendvia r/askvan

Five commenters recommend Hime Sushi, and a few point to its value: one says it stays reliable for budget-friendly sushi, another enjoys its all-day special, and another finds the quality decent but not especially high. One calls it a long-time favourite, a small spot with a booth for bigger groups where calling ahead helps. One calls it homey rather than fancy. Two commenters mention the Broadway location, and one mentions West 10th.

5 people recommendvia r/askvan

Five people recommend Mr. Sushi, the outlet near Olympic Village. Commenters describe it as decent sushi that is good value rather than top-tier, and one says they often went before moving away. A couple say it is good quality for the money.

Olympic Village

5 people recommendvia r/askvan

Five people recommend Tokyo in April, a Japanese restaurant on Abbott Street. A few point to its value, and one says its portions are large for the money. One ranks it among Vancouver's best-quality sushi with a menu like Miku's at lower cost, one suggests it as a first Vancouver sushi spot, and one says the California roll is among the best they have had in the city. One notes it is not in the best area.

5 people recommendvia r/askvan

Five people recommend Loku, a Japanese restaurant on Commercial Drive. One calls it fabulous and priced like a no-frills sushi spot, one lists it among their favourites, and one gives it as an enthusiastic single suggestion. One ranks it second-best on the Drive, though only tentatively, and another suggests it as a pick when weighing budget against quality.

5 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askvan

The General Public Sushi Lodge on Main Street is recommended mainly as a fun, quirky place rather than traditional sushi. A couple of people mention its unusual rolls, and a couple describe a funky or playful interior. One calls it a go-to for visiting guests who are only mildly into sushi. A few say the sushi leans mainstream or non-traditional, and one advises that it does not represent sushi in general.

Main Street

5 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askvan

Five commenters recommend Moltan Roll Bar, and one names the Cornwall Avenue location in Kitsilano, praising carefully prepared sushi in a tiny room with jazz playing. One says it offers premium-level sushi at a reasonable cost, and another, after a first visit, praises the tuna and calls prices reasonable. One calls it quite good among consistent sushi picks. One says their visits have always been poor.

Cornwall