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Toshi's Sushi, Main And 16th

53 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/vancouver, r/askvan30 comments cited below

The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 30 threads.

What people say, in short

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.

Address

Toshi Sushi, 181 E 16th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 4R2, Canada

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Other places on this map closest to Toshi's Sushi, Main And 16th, as the crow flies.

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/heroshujinkou in r/vancouver · Dec 2023

    Suggested as a longtime, family-friendly and budget-friendly option.

  • Recommendsu/Poutine223 in r/askvan · Nov 2026

    Suggests Toshi Sushi, placing it close to Main and 16th.

  • Recommendsu/mmmiu85 in r/askvan · Nov 2024

    Lists it as a sushi pick in a reply that also names a place they had just visited.

  • Recommendsu/ResidentResearcher94 in r/askvan · Jul 2026

    Suggests Toshi Sushi, noting it is on Main Street.

  • Recommendsu/GlassImmediate in r/vancouver · Dec 2023price

    Calls it a cheaper, unpretentious spot they keep going back to.

  • Recommendsu/frumbledown in r/askvan · Sep 2025

    Calls Toshi the best casual sushi spot in Vancouver, in their opinion.

  • Recommendsu/killagram69 in r/askvan · Jun 2025taste

    Recommends Toshi at Main and 16th as a strong place for sushi.

  • Recommendsu/Loud-Satisfaction43 in r/askvan · Jul 2024

    Lists Toshi as a recommended sushi spot.

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  • Recommendsu/ToothbrushGames in r/askvan · Jun 2025

    Calls Toshi their favourite spot in the city.

  • Recommendsu/newfromgaloob in r/askvan · Mar 2026taste

    Suggests Toshi as the likely answer, noting it has long been open, sits outside downtown, and is very good.

  • Recommendsu/sparklepusss in r/askvan · Sep 2026

    Names Toshi Sushi as a sushi suggestion in reply to the original request.

  • Recommendsu/woah130 in r/askvan · Mar 2026

    Suggests Toshi as a comparable alternative, noting it and Shiro now share ownership.

  • Recommendsu/tai_chilly in r/askvan · Jan 2025

    Lists this small Main Street sushi spot as a worthwhile place to visit.

  • Recommendsu/mungbeans4 in r/askvan · Dec 2025

    Current go-to pick; a low-key spot where reservations are skipped and queuing shortly before opening is advised.

  • Recommendsu/That-Thought2692 in r/askvan · Sep 2025

    Lists this among four suggested places for sushi, without further detail.

  • Recommendsu/Artistic_Salt_662 in r/askvan · Jul 2026

    Describes Toshi as authentically Japanese in its sushi approach.

  • Recommendsu/Grumpysmurf_1976 in r/askvan · Jul 2026

    Lists Toshi among three suggested sushi places.

  • Recommendsu/emotionalbatman in r/askvan · Sep 2025

    Describes it as a well-established classic that is very good.

  • Recommendsu/panamastaxx in r/askvan · Jan 2025

    Ranks it among the city's best; says it is small but would not call it a dive.

  • Recommendsu/KapKrunch77 in r/vancouver · Jan 2024

    Suggests checking this place out as a sushi option.

  • Mixedu/FierceCrayon in r/askvan · Jul 2026taste

    Feels the place was once excellent but has lately coasted on its reputation.

  • Recommendsu/Fickle_Ad_9391 in r/askvan · Sep 2025

    Lists this among three suggested places, without further detail.

  • Recommendsu/supra_604 in r/askvan · Jun 2025consistency

    Says Toshi still delivers the same quality despite a long-ago retirement.

  • Recommendsu/AcornWholio in r/askvan · Sep 2025

    Says they also love Toshi.

  • Recommendsu/Susan_D_Oku in r/askvan · Mar 2025taste

    Praises its top quality and says the cost does not feel extravagant.

  • Recommendsu/AdvertisingCheap2377 in r/askvan · Mar 2025

    Lists this among places they rank above their roughly fifth-place pick.

  • Recommendsu/Outrageous-Flow5651 in r/askvan · Nov 2024

    Calls Toshi a sure pick for sushi.

  • Mixedu/Fiddles4evah in r/askvan · Jul 2024wait time

    Agrees Toshi is top, but says its few tables make getting a seat nearly impossible.

  • Recommendsu/Better-Ad6812 in r/vancouver · Dec 2023

    Lists Toshi sushi as an additional pick alongside another recommendation.

  • Caveatu/Strict_Razzmatazz_57 in r/vancouver · Jan 2024consistency

    Visited after a long gap and found sushi quality dropped from what they used to get.

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