Updated: July 14, 2021:

• Replace Miku Restaurant back to #3, Sushi Bar Maumi to #1 (authentic Japanese sushi in Vancouver).

Updated: March 7, 2019

Updated: January 31, 2019

• Moving Miku Restaurant from #3 to #1 (Significant improvements and continual innovation + growth on excellence)

Updated: March 5, 2018

• Update sushi restaurant description. Add introduction & conclusion + good sushi restaurants in Vancouver.

Updated: March 31, 2017

• Removal of Hoshi Sushi at Sandbar: Hoshi Sushi was a sushi bar at Sandbar (operated by Sequoia Company of Restaurants) part of a Pacific-Northwest themed seafood restaurant… the sushi bar was ran by a Japanese sushi chef. It was recommended by other sushi chefs. However, as their specialty and focus isn’t sushi – the experience, quality, and freshness can vary. While the location is great for tourists being located on Granville Island, near the False Creek, the decor and vibrant atmosphere of a Western seafood restaurant certainly doesn’t reminisce much of a Japanese sushi restaurant; it may detract from your experience seeking for an authentic, best sushi restaurant in Vancouver …as it’s more a Pacific-Northwest atmosphere, and can be rather bustling than serene. Namely, the quality and reviews became inconsistent… hence not the ideal go-to recommendation for the best sushi restaurant in Vancouver.
• Miku Sushi up from #4 to #3
• Added updates about Sushi Bar Maumi and slight commentaries.

 

In This Best Sushi in Vancouver Article:

• In Search for the Best Sushi in Vancouver: Finding the best sushi in Vancouver. Impartial, Non-bias.
• Vancouver, The Sushi Capital of North America: What makes Vancouver the sushi capital of North America
• What Makes Good Sushi: What we look for when finding the best sushi restaurants in Vancouver.
• The 5 Best Sushi in Vancouver:
  • #1 Best Sushi in Vancouver: Sushi Bar Maumi (Downtown West End –  1226 Bute Street)
    • As authentic a sushi restaurant in Vancouver, as can be. They specialized in Omakase experiences.
    • Small, very small, restaurant in West End… but the best sushi in Vancouver.
    • Omakase menu depends on what fresh seafood they’ve imported that day from Japan, or local seafood.
  • #2 Best Sushi in Vancouver: Ajisai Sushi Bar (Kerrisdale – 2081 W 42nd Avenue)
    • Recommended by the Japanese-ran fish supplier on Granville Island, seafood city. (Eh, they may or may not get their fish from them. LOL.) Authentic Japanese sushi. Fresh fish, good prices.
    • Your standard sushi restaurant interior, but in a very walkable neighbourhood to work off your calories after.
    • Some of the best authentic sushi in Vancouver. (Recommended also by various sushi chefs.)
  • #3 Best Sushi in Vancouver: Miku Restaurant (Downtown Waterfront –  200 Granville Street, #70)
    • Pioneers of the aburi sushi style in Vancouver. Not the best sushi in Vancouver for authenticity but the best sushi in Vancouver for a uniquely Vancouver sushi-style.
    • Remarkable dining experience. Beyond sushi, and especially aburi sushi, their fish soup is well commended along with desserts like Miso Caramel Ice Cream or Green Tea Opera Cake.
    • Upscale prices, less value for money but a must-try in Vancouver.
  • #4 Best Sushi in Vancouver: Tojo’s (Fairview/West Broadway – 1133 W Broadway)
    • Possibly one of the first famous sushi restaurants in Vancouver, made popular by the likes of Anthony Bourdain.
    • Supposedly invented the “California roll” with crab meat sushi (We have a lot of Dungeness Crab and Red Rock Crab in British Columbia… actually, you can even catch them yourself in Port Moody inlet or at the pier in West Vancouver – if you had a recreational fishing license that is.)
    • Uses real wasabi as all good sushi restaurants in Vancouver. (rather than coloured horse radish that most sushi restaurants actually use)
  • #5 Best Sushi in Vancouver: Hiteo Sushi (Kitsilano – 3347 W 4th Avenue)
    • Fresh sushi. Japanese chef. Authentic. Good location.
    • Cozy and cute interior and Japanese decoration in a quaint neighbourhood reasonably near the beach.
    • Quality sushi at good, everyday prices. The best sushi in Vancouver that happens to be friendly on your wallet. This is the only restaurant (well, Ajisai is also reasonably good value) on our best sushi in Vancouver recommendations that is surprisingly cheap. The rest would ring you in at >$100 per couple.
• More Good Sushi Restaurants in Vancouver: There are simply too many good sushi restaurants in Vancouver to only mention the top 5 best sushi restaurants in Vancouver. Here is where we have more creative freedom to share other good sushi restaurants that we’ve come across on our search for the best sushi in Vancouver. While these may not compete with the best sushi in Vancouver, they do hold well in their own right; any of these good sushi restaurants in Vancouver are well worth visiting or bringing along a friend/family to show what Vancouver has to offer in terms of sushi.
• Sushi Fun Fact: Do you know the origins of “sushi”? Find out bellow if you’re keen to know where the word “sushi” is derived from.

In Search for the Best Sushi in Vancouver

Wondering where the best sushi in Vancouver, BC is? We got you covered! (Speaking of which, bring an umbrella if you’re visiting Vancouver anywhere between October-February… typically, it rains >50% around these five months; the ideal time to visit if you can choose is Spring-Summer which is around May-June where the weather is typically moderate temperatures with minimal rain.) This list on VancityAsks underlines the BEST sushi Vancouver has to offer.

Vancouver, The Sushi Capital of North America:

Vancouverites LOVE sushi. We have over 600 sushi restaurants in Vancouver; many are thriving.

• Vancouver is a coastal city with accessibility to fresh seafood.
• Vancouver locals love eating sushi because it’s healthy and tasty.
• Vancouver is home to many Japanese expats who carry their cuisines from abroad or create inventive fusion of their authentic food for local taste.
• Vancouver has more sushi and ramen stores than most cities in North America, not even Los Angeles has more sushi restaurants than Vancouver!
• More competition generally means you must be good to survive; (although evidently with a good/significant market for sushi eaters, it makes it easier. Also, a tangent fun fact, as early as 1980s, the concept of eating raw fish like sushi was considered very foreign to Western taste/preference. Even then, because of the significant population of Japanese expats, Vancouver started the sushi craze earlier than most other North American cities.) so all this to say, we have some of the BEST sushi restaurants outside of Japan… because we also have the most sushi restaurants in Canada. Furthermore, you know they are good as they’ve been around for years (the test of time).

If you’re visiting Vancouver or have friends/family coming for a visit, then there is perhaps no better food to indulge than sushi or ramen (well, besides some of the best seafood restaurants in Vancouver… especially the best fish & chips in Vancouver). It may very well be some of the best sushi and ramen you’ve tasted.*1

We’ve endeavored to find and feature the BEST sushi in Vancouver from local reviews (We all know the stories of fake reviews that malicious businesses employ…is that where you really want to eat and trust your food safety if they don’t have the integrity to operate ethically?) and a local perspective. Our recommendations are based on experience, local feedback, and a deep fact-checking process along with taste-test where appropriate. The process takes no less than 10-15 hours so we can truly deliver accurate recommendations for the best sushi in Vancouver. This is not some quickly compiled list of the best sushi in Vancouver from Reddit Board or a copy of Yelp rankings. (as some reviews do.)

*1 [Now with that, an extension from the sushi craze in Vancouver – came the poke bowls, and so Vancouver is proliferated with poke restaurants.

If you’re unfamiliar with what poke bowls are; they aren’t short for pokemon bowls but rather raw fish, usually salmon or tuna, with an assortment of toppings & sauces on sushi rice, sometimes salad… but the commonly available poke bowls  in Vancouver are not like the ones in Hawaii – most of these poke restaurants in Vancouver are unseasoned raw fish on top of rice and toppings (think of it like a Japanese-themed Chipotle… I presume many readers will be from America).

It’s a healthy, quick-eat, take-out for locals… but is not as good as in Hawaii, nor comparable to the quality & variety of sushi you can get in Vancouver. These are perhaps less skilled (requirements) or advanced (in quality & competition) as the best sushi in Vancouver (Admittedly, you’ll probably enjoy poke better where it begun, in Hawaii) but nevertheless here are the best poke in Vancouver. (Unlike master sushi chefs with years of experience at their specialized craft of sushi making, most of these poke restaurants are staffed with your average Chipotle or Subways team – because it doesn’t require much training to add toppings and fish on top of rice.)

Also, many poke restaurants (especially those with several branches/franchise) and even sushi restaurants (your mall variety sushi restaurants at least) order their fish from the same few suppliers. Although, there many sushi restaurants who order, and filet their fish directly & fresh or specialized daily-flown suppliers from Japan, besides local seafood… such as Sushi Bar Maumi in Davie Village, and many other of the best sushi restaurants mentioned bellow.]

 

What Makes Good Sushi?

Before we share with you the best sushi restaurants you can find Vancouver, it helps to share what constitutes as good or the best sushi in Vancouver.

What makes for good sushi in Vancouver?

• Freshness: We live in a coastal city with good accessibility to fresh seafood. The freshness of the seafood is not only for the quality and taste of your sushi dining but also for your safety. Raw food can spoil easier without proper handling.
• Rice: The rice is actually one of the MOST important characteristic to good sushi. The temperature, texture, and flavor of the rice is what makes a good sushi and a great sushi. The consistency with the sushi rice is a must if a restaurant is considered as the best sushi in Vancouver.
• Taste – Authenticity or Creativity: Whether you’re looking for authenticity or creativity are two different approaches. Some say change is inevitable and the best sushi in Vancouver would be a reinvention and fusion. Majority of people would look for authenticity of the purest form to be considered the best sushi in Vancouver.

Beyond consideration of finding the best sushi in Vancouver, food wise, the service, menu, and atmosphere are also important considerations. After all, humans are rarely rational, our enjoyment of any dining experience has largely to do with the presentation, service, and environment that collectively formulate our experience. It’s been known that a significant portion of customer loyalty to local/artisan businesses lies with the customer experience with the local business.

Most of the recommendations are carefully curated to ensure we have truly found the BEST sushi in Vancouver.

Best Sushi, Not Best Cheap Sushi in Vancouver

This is not the best cheap sushi restaurants, we have that too! If you’re looking for the best cheap sushi then check out our Vancouver’s best cheap sushi here. The best cheap sushi recommendations would be for those looking for well price sushi that taste good; good value for the most part. Large portions, reasonable quality, and amazingly shocking prices. Yeap! They exists.

 

The BEST Sushi Restaurants in Vancouver:

These best sushi in Vancouver recommendations are for you sushi experts looking to savour the best of the best. Whether you’re a visitor who have been told about Vancouver’s awesome sushi scene, or a local sushi fanatic…these are the sushi restaurants in Vancouver, you want to try! These sushi spots are known for the best quality, best flavors, best freshness.

You can rest assure that the five best sushi in Vancouver listed here will satisfy your craving for luxury or uniqueness in quality. Give it a read please (in good Canadian manners… eh).

 

1. Miku Restaurant

Miku is the epitome of fine Japanese dining, with a modern twist. It’s neatly located right by the waterfront (literally 5 minutes walk from Waterfront Station) with views of the Vancouver inlet by Canada Place. It is the mastermind of Seigo Nakamura. Miku is the sister restaurant to another top Vancouver sushi restaurant, Minami. Whether you’re looking for a celebration experience downtown or a romantic dinner for your significant other, Miku Restaurant is an experience you won’t soon forget.

Take a look at the pictures bellow. You’ll notice that Miku has some creative sushi creations that looks deliciously elegant. We’ve listed Miku as the #3 Best Sushi in Vancouver because their restaurant is not specifically a sushi bar. It’s easily one of the top fine Japanese dining in Vancouver however with delicious sushi. Their rolls are also rather creative and appealing. Miku is known for their aburi sushi, alluded by loyal patrons as the perfect combination of seared seafood, sushi rice, and seasoning.

Note that Miku Restaurant’s prices reflect the prime location and aesthetically crafted food. Their famous aburi sushi (which is a must-try at Miku) will cost you $17 for dinner. (typically not suffice in portion for a meal in itself.) Conveniently located on the side of 200 Granville Street, Miku overlooks the Vancouver waterfront being minutes from the busy Vancouver Cruise Ship terminal at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Miku makes for a perfect first date or business dinner; the ambiance, food, and service work in combination to delivery a remarkable experience. As some may know, Miku is no secret to Vancouverites who enjoy good sushi and Japanese cuisine.

Yelp: https://www.yelp.ca/biz/miku-vancouver-2

Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Restaurant_Review-g154943-d1212806-Reviews-Miku-Vancouver_British_Columbia.html

Read the following review by LongBoardTime on Trip Advisor:

“Was recommended by hotel front desk and did not disappoint. Their signature flame seared salmon sushi with jalapeno has been on my mind ever since.”

Address: Give Miku Restaurant a visit in Vancouver and try out their specialty aburi sushi at 200 Granville Street – Suite 70, Vancouver, BC, V6C 1S4
Enjoy great waterfront views at Miku Restaurant.

 

2. Ajisai Sushi Bar

Ajisai Sushi Bar is a little out of the way from downtown Vancouver. (If you’re looking for good sushi in downtown Vancouver, then Miku is the place to be.) Still, this hole-in-the-wall sushi bar within the Kerrisdale community is well worth the hike (It’s Vancouver, a green city, so you better be hiking, taking the transit, or biking on one of our many bike lanes in the city.)

If you’re looking for authentic Japanese sushi in Vancouver, then Ajisai Sushi Bar is the place to go; Ajisai Sushi Bar is as authentic as it gets. It’s run by a Japanese owner and notoriously recommended by other sushi chefs, Ajisai Sushi Bar has built a reputation of excellent quality sushi authentically created for your palate’s pleasure… dare we say, the best sushi Vancouver has to offer? (Maybe, depends on your palate and preference.)

Surprisingly, despite it’s reputation, Ajisai Sushi in Vancouver is reasonably priced with a spicy salmon roll at $4 (very standard pricing) and a salmon Nigiri at $2. This combines both quality and value which is why we’ve listed Ajisai sushi #1 in our list of best sushi in Vancouver.

Yelp: http://www.yelp.ca/biz/ajisai-sushi-bar-vancouver

Trip Advisor: http://www.tripadvisor.ca/Restaurant_Review-g154943-d809147-Reviews-Ajisai_Sushi_Bar-Vancouver_British_Columbia.html

Address: You can give Ajisai sushi a visit at 2081 W 42nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6M 2B4

 

3. Sushi Bar Maumi

Sushi Bar Maumi is a slightly lesser known Vancouver sushi restaurant (not anymore, it has been featured in various media since.) Among sushi enthusiasts, Sushi Maumi has been notoriously known as a taste of Japan in Vancouver with sushi chef Maumi serving memorable Omasake experiences for about just $70/person. Freshest seafood imported right from Japan, perfect sushi rice, exact temperature for your enjoyment – did you know, a good sushi chef warms the rice and fish in his hands bringing it to the right temperature before serving for your enjoyment during an Omasake? This is why, you ought to eat it immediately at serving…such a delicate art.

The sushi restaurant is located in the Davie neighborhood in downtown Vancouver. It’s very convenient location for many tourists staying in downtown Vancouver, and locals downtown. Nestled in Vancouver’s West End, Sushi Bar Maumi is the place to go for authentic sushi. Unfortunately, the seating size only accommodates 12 people with three tables and a sushi bar. They do serve take-out but not during Omasake sessions (available only by reservation). At VancityAsks, we like to feature these locally owned, specialty stores that may be overlooked and Sushi Bar Maumi tops the list. The BEST sushi in Vancouver hands down – for its type (authentic, no-frills dining with stupendous quality & freshness. A sushi chef’s attention.) They have local fish and fish freshly imported from Japan.

This Vancouver sushi bar is renown for it’s precise execution, freshness, and quality. Yet, the prices are surprisingly fair. It may not be the place you go for a large dinner party. They also don’t serve alcohol or rolls. This said, if you enjoy good sushi in Vancouver then Sushi Bar Maumi is your place to go. As a further note, looking through their Facebook page is much like browsing through a fish market. The owners at Sushi bar Maumi in Vancouver truly care about freshness and quality of their ingredients.

 

Yelp: http://www.yelp.ca/biz/sushi-bar-maumi-vancouver

Hear from Scottie on Yelp:

“Best sushi in Vancouver. I’m half japanese and my wife was born in Tokyo, we know our sushi and this place is legit”

Trip Advisor: http://www.tripadvisor.ca/Restaurant_Review-g154943-d4852892-Reviews-Sushi_Bar_Maumi-Vancouver_British_Columbia.html

Address: Give Sushi Bar Maumi a visit at 1226 Bute Street, Vancouver, BC, V6E 1Z8

 

 

5. Hitoe Sushi

Hitoe Sushi fully deserves it’s spot on the top 5 list of the best sushi in Vancouver. Hitoe Sushi is known for fresh and authentic sushi. It’s hard to go wrong with any sushi order at Hitoe Sushi. There’s a consistency with the quality and freshness of their food. Hitoe Sushi is one of many sushi restaurants in Vancouver run by an actual Japanese sushi chef who takes great pride in the food he makes. (Many sushi restaurants in Vancouver may actually be owned by Chinese or Korean as we’ve observed.)

The service is excellent, the decor is authentic and welcoming. The menu prices is a good deal for the quality and service you’ll find at Hitoe Sushi. With this, we’ve placed Hitoe Sushi as the #5 best sushi in Vancouver.

The sushi restaurant is situated in Vancouver hippy neighborhood, Kitsilano. (Case in point? This neighborhood is so filled with hipsters, their neighborhood party can’t be called Kistilano because that’s too main stream – it’s called Khatsahlano. In all seriousness, if you’re a tourist visiting Vancouver, pay a visit to Kitsilano – it is a beautiful community with a perfect blend of urban and nature landscape. It contrasts the metropolitan of downtown Vancouver with shop houses, artisan and boutique local stores, and no skyscrapers. It is also minutes from the beach. Vancouver beaches are not as other beaches however, it’s often filled with greenery and nature paths…and it’s often cold and rainy if you’re here November to February.) If you’re looking for a non-pretentious sushi restaurant in Vancouver with great sushi, then Hitoe Sushi is your pick. It is not fancy/fine dining and the restaurant is pretty small (about a 20 seats restaurant) neither is the decor elaborate but it is a local, authentic, sushi restaurant in Vancouver with a Japanese sushi chef preparing your food. A family-style restaurant with authentic sushi much like Ajisai Sushi.

4. Vancouver Sushi Restaurant

 

Yelp: https://www.yelp.ca/biz/hitoe-sushi-japanese-restaurant-vancouver

This is what Candy L. on Yelp shared about Hitoe Sushi in Vancouver:

“This place is one of Kitsilano’s, and even Vancouver’s, best sushi restaurants. It’s very well hidden. Upon first glance, Hitoe looks cheap and average (and it is definitely not badly priced!). Take a chance and step inside.”

Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Restaurant_Review-g154943-d2357901-Reviews-Hitoe_Sushi_Japanese_Restaurant-Vancouver_British_Columbia.html

Here’s what Starry4 on Trip Advisor has to say about Hitoe Sushi:

“A few years back, I would have given it 4 stars, but it certainly deserves 5 stars now. It’s not easy to find a restaurant that gets better over the years. A lot of them would just be the same or some may even slide backwards in either their taste or services once they thought they had captured the market. This makes me think that these people at Hitoe not just work hard, they work with their hearts.”

Address: You can give Hitoe Sushi a visit at 3347 W 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6R 1N6
Don’t miss it!

 

Our Recommendations For The Best Vancouver Sushi:

There you have it. Hope you’ve enjoyed discovering the best sushi restaurants in Vancouver, BC. Don’t wait, give these delicious sushi restaurants a try then share your experience bellow. Your comments, feedback, and suggestions are welcomed!

As always, the recommendations/features on VancityAsks are not sponsored; we try to keep it as impartial as we can, disclosing any possible bias to truly discover the best of Vancouver together!

When you think of Vancouver, you likely think of rain, sushi, and beautiful scenery (in that order) so make sure you try Vancouver sushi if you’re visiting from out of town… at least, that’s what locals think.

 

Notable Mentions – Good Sushi in Vancouver:

Vancouver has over 600 sushi restaurants in this city. It’s hard to list just five great sushi places in Vancouver. Here are more excellent choices for good sushi in Vancouver that didn’t quite make the top 5 list. Difficult decisions had to be made. You may still enjoy these excellent sushi restaurants in Vancouver. Don’t hesitate to give these sushi restaurants a try.

Yui Sushi –

Nestled in Yaletown neighborhood of Vancouver, YUI Sushi which was only opened 2017 is making quite a splash among local Vancouverites and foodies alike. It is starkly similar to the food at MIKU with an exact replica of their infamous Aburi sushi that made MIKU famous. The prices at YUI Sushi is much cheaper than MIKU and the quality is on par; it is founded by a former MIKU restaurant chef. The only thing lacking at YUI Sushi is the ambiance of a waterfront restaurant at the perfect location of 200 Granville Street overlooking Vancouver’s waterfront. (Evidently, this is an allure to be dining with great views of Vancouver that quintessentially Vancouver. Nevertheless, the food at YUI Sushi is just as good as MIKU if you’re willing to forgo the views for your wallet.)

Tojo’s –

Made infamous by the California Roll and Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations and Cook’s Tour television episodes of Vancouver, Tojo’s have frequently been the go-to spot for sushi in Vancouver. Some say it’s overrated. It is absolutely good sushi, real wasabi, and a great personality/experience. It is worth a visit if you’re from out of town. It is also a little pricey for its location on West Broadway. (It’s worth boasting… Anthony Bourdain called Vancouver a cool city in 2008.)

Shizen Ya –

Japanese owned, authentic, healthy sushi is what you’ll find at Shizen Ya. Japanese owned and operated, Shizen Ya is a popular spot for excellent sushi in Vancouver. They are often packed at night. They have organic brown rice as an option for replacement of white sushi rice; they make their broth from scratch and they emphasize on healthy dining. It’s phenomenal healthy sushi in Vancouver.

Toshi Sushi –

Located in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood, this sushi restaurant is frequented by locals for fresh, authentic sushi and excellent prices. It’s a small sushi restaurant but certainly rivals some of the best Vancouver sushi restaurant.

Momo Sushi –

This is one of those Korean Japanese restaurants. They are known for their excellent value bento boxes and reasonably good sushi. It is worth a visit if you’re looking for sushi or Japanese food in Gastown.

Sushi Itoga –

Authentic Japanese sushi right on Robson Street (Robson Street rents are ridiculously expensive but the sushi prices are surprisingly cheap). The son of a successful sushi chef, his dad retired to help his son start Sushi Itoga on Robson Street. The sushi chef and his assistant makes all the sushi on the sushi bar at the store front of house so you can see it freshly made. My experience at Sushi Itoga was good service but the rice was a little overcook. Nevertheless, many echo the excellent sushi at Sushi Itoga. Good sushi if you’re looking for a sushi restaurant in downtown Vancouver that’s not pretentious serving authentic sushi and good value. Dining is at a communal long table in the centre of the Robson Street store or by the window so not a great pick for formal dining.

Kishimoto –

Founded in the Commercial Drive neighborhood, this quaint sushi restaurant is also known for their aburi sushi. There’s often a line-up for their delicious Japanese cuisine but it’s well worth the wait. If you visit try their aburi sushi and fresh sashimi. The service and ambiance is excellent as well; Kishimoto very rivals a spot for the best sushi restaurant in Vancouver. It is a little farther away for most being on the Drive however; not exactly a popular Vancouver neighborhood nor near any scenic water lookout.

 

Feedback Request – What’s your Favourite Vancouver Sushi Restaurant?

Are you a local Vancouverite? Have you visited Vancouver and tried an amazing sushi restaurant that wowed your trip? Please comment bellow if you think we’ve missed any of the best sushi restaurants in Vancouver. It will be properly considered and updated accordingly. We try to try all sushi restaurants before recommending it after a rigorous comparison of  digital reviews that had been checked for validity. (through identity verification and underlying tones)

Basically, we truly want to find the Best Sushi in Vancouver!

 

Sushi Fun Fact – Why is it Called Sashimi?

In case you were wondering, why is raw fished is called Sashimi…it means pierced body in Japanese.

(sashi = pierced) + (mi = body)

This is apparently from sticking the fish tail and fin to identify the fish being eaten. Besides that, it would make more sense to call it cut fish wouldn’t it? Although kiru, the word for cut, was inauspicious back then, so sashimi it is…so long as it tastes good.

 

Best Sushi in Vancouver Updates:

We keep all our recommendations on VancityAsks periodically updated and reviewed to ensure the validity and accuracy of our best sushi in Vancouver recommendations. As such, certain sushi restaurants are replaced or shuffled in our Best Vancouver sushi feature.

In case, you’re interested in reading about them, we’ve included the former suggestions here along with a chronological list of updates and when they occurred.

Any omitted recommendations will be copy and pasted here bellow in the next heading after Vancouver Sushi Forecasts. We are generally reluctant and slow to changing our list as we have confidence in its accuracy and put a lot of effort to writing it in the first place. Therefore, any changes will be contemplated (in the Vancouver Sushi Forecast) and then updated in the following update. (In short, it takes two update cycles to push a new restaurant or remove a restaurant from our top 5 list.) Our recommendations are reviewed for updates periodically every three to six months.

January 31, 2019: Removal of Hoshi Sushi @ Sandbar – revised recommendations due to declining experience & inconsistencies of guest experience. (Hoshi Sushi @ Sandbar was initially recommended due to some chef’s recommendations but one person’s taste/experience does not constitute the overall customer experience. Unfortunately, Hoshi Sushi @ Sandbar has by the majority of experience been bellow par.) We have included the original description here for transparency and your reference.

4. Hoshi Sushi at the Sandbar

Hoshi Sushi at the Sandbar is another must try. You get a waterfront sushi experience on Granville Island. You know it’s quality over quantity at Hoshi Sushi because the Sandbar is run by Sequoia Company of Restaurants. They are known effectively for good dining experiences; it’s the same company that runs the restaurant at Stanley Park.

The SandBar is actually a seafood restaurant but it has it’s own sushi bar and sushi masterchef, Hoshi Tsutomu, hence Hoshi sushi. If you’re planning something special and willing to splurge for a memorial night/afternoon then go for Hoshi sushi at the Sandbar. A fair warning however that experience can vary.

Conveniently located on Granville Island, Hoshi Sushi is also a great opportunity for tourists and visitors of Vancouver to stroll this former industrial island, now turned into a beautiful market, brewery, nightlife, and dining hot spot. Granville Island has many notable experiences including some of the Best Fish & Chips in Vancouver at Go Fish, craft beer at Granville Island Brewery, Roger’s Chocolate, and many artisan vendors within the Granville Island Market. When you’re done with enjoying some of the best sushi in Vancouver at Hoshi Sushi, save room for desserts as you try the best donuts in Vancouver at Lee’s Donut (It’s not the most fancy donut or unique creations but it is a good, old, classic that’s been around for decades and a Vancouverite favourite. Most Vancouverites know about Lee’s Donut; it’s an establishment.) If you prefer something more delicate, be sure to try ChocolaTas in the Granville Island market as well; the work of a chocolate maker who apprenticed at a Belgian chocolate maker who was the exclusive supplier to royalty. Basically, if you’re looking for good sushi and a memorable experience, then Hoshi Sushi at the Sandbar would probably be an excellent pick. It’s a great spot to visit as tourists and bring out of town guests. If you’re going to grab some fries at Granville Island Market, make sure the seagulls don’t steal them!

Yelp: https://www.yelp.ca/biz/the-sandbar-seafood-restaurant-vancouver-2

Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Restaurant_Review-g154943-d710048-Reviews-The_Sandbar_Seafood_Restaurant-Vancouver_British_Columbia.html

Address: Visit Hoshi sushi in Grandville Island at 1535 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R9

Vancouver Sushi Forecast:

• We’ll likely be replacing Hoshi Sushi at the Sandbar with YUI Sushi in time. Yui Sushi is a restaurant opened by the former MIKU restaurant chef. They feature a very similar menu and quality to MIKU at a much value for money pricing. Same taste, different atmosphere.

 

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