SUSHI VANCOUVER

Chef Hidekazu Tojo has been shaping the Vancouver sushi scene for decades, and a meal at Tojo’s feels more like a conversation with a culinary legend than a standard dinner. Whether you're seated at the sushi bar or in the elegant dining room, expect meticulous technique, seasonal ingredients, and an experience built around trust in the chef.

Cuisine: Traditional and contemporary Japanese omakase
Vibe: Refined, intimate dining led by one of Canada's most celebrated sushi chefs
What to eat: Let Chef Tojo take the lead with an omakase menu. Signature favourites include Tojo's Tuna, the Golden Roll, and seasonal seafood sourced from both the West Coast and Japan.

Our Tojo's page offers more details, accessibility info, contact info, hours, and an interactive map.

Few restaurants have influenced Vancouver's sushi scene like Miku. Known for introducing aburi-style sushi to the city, this waterfront favourite pairs harbour views with polished service and beautifully presented Japanese cuisine.

Cuisine: Contemporary Japanese and aburi sushi
Vibe: Upscale waterfront dining with a sleek, modern atmosphere
What to eat: The Aburi Salmon Oshi Sushi is the dish that built Miku's reputation. Add the Ebi Oshi and an assortment of flame-seared nigiri to experience the restaurant's signature style.

Our Miku page offers more details, accessibility info, contact info, hours, and an interactive map.

For visitors seeking sushi in Yaletown, Minami is one of the neighbourhood's most celebrated restaurants, known for its innovative aburi-style creations. While the menu stretches beyond sushi into creative Japanese cuisine, flame-seared specialties remain the star attraction and showcase the style that helped put Vancouver on the culinary map.

Cuisine: Contemporary Japanese and aburi sushi
Vibe: Stylish Yaletown dining with a warm, contemporary atmosphere
What to eat: Start with the Aburi Salmon Oshi Sushi and Ebi Oshi, then branch out into specialty rolls or shareable plates. The flame-seared sushi remains the restaurant's signature for good reason.

Looking for hours, more information, or directions? You'll find everything you need on our Minami page.

Part sushi bar, part cocktail destination, Ama Raw Bar reflects the modern side of Vancouver's seafood culture. The menu celebrates pristine raw seafood with creative presentations, while the lively atmosphere makes it just as appealing for drinks and shared plates as it is for a full meal.

Cuisine: Raw bar, sushi, and contemporary seafood
Vibe: Social, energetic, and designed for sharing
What to eat: Focus on the sashimi, crudo, and seasonal raw seafood features. Pair a selection of small plates with cocktails to experience the restaurant at its best.

Discover visitor information, accessibility details, and more on our Ama Raw Bar page.

One of Vancouver's most celebrated seafood restaurants, Blue Water Cafe has earned a reputation for both exceptional seafood and an outstanding sushi program. The converted Yaletown warehouse setting feels refined without being stuffy, making it a favourite for special occasions and memorable nights out.

Cuisine: Fine dining seafood and sushiVibe: Sophisticated yet welcoming Yaletown institutionWhat to eat: The sushi and sashimi selections are among the city's best, particularly when local seafood is in season. If you're looking beyond sushi, the sablefish and fresh catch features are perennial favourites.

Explore our Blue Water page for menus, visitor information, accessibility details, and directions.