Top 5 Japanese Restaurant in British Columbia

1005 Langley St, Victoria, BC V8W 1V7, Canada

“Food is pretty tasty, good quality fish and portions were larger than expected. Servers are also really nice. Even if you order take out, the food looks so nicely packed. Recommended.”

4501 Kingsway #103, Burnaby, BC V5H 0E5, Canada

“Honestly the best individual hotpot experience. Highly recommend the sukiyaki soup base with the short plate combo. Daily drink specials (non-alcoholic) are always amazing. We had lychee green tea and winter melon tea the time before and it was 🔥 The staff are always incredible and the service is fast. Only bummer is no reservations but you can join the waitlist online!”

741 7 Ave, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0, Canada

“Pretty good food but also pretty expensive for what it was. Watch yourself; our waitress added unrequested refills and sides to our order and seemed to be 'powdering her nose' once to often.”

7261 120 St, Delta, BC V4C 6P5, Canada

“Food was bomb! Our first time here and we will definitely come back:) If you’re going with a group of friends definitely do the deluxe boat! Must-try items: Akari House Salad, Tempura, Agadashi Tofu, Crispy Roll.”

2082 Comox Ave, Comox, BC V9M 1P8, Canada

“Amazing sushi place which seems small from outside but quite expansive inside. The selections are decent size and priced higher since the covid inflation. Food quality is delicious and the service is great. Strongly recommend a visit even if not in the area. Worth the drive.🍱🍣”

423 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC V6B 3H5, Canada

“This is 11/10!!! 🔥 Had a hard time ordering since they have lots of good things on their menu. I ordered their Spicy Chirashi Sushi Don 😍✨🤤💯 - definitely a favorite of mine!! Something I won't ever forget 🫣, friend ordered a Unagi Ka-Ke and we shared the Aburi set— that comes with Unagi that just melts on your mouth! Food and seafood are very fresh. Again. 11/10 ⭐”

604 Broughton St, Victoria, BC V8W 1X7, Canada

“Favourite sushi bar in Victoria. Great location to walk to if you’re downtown, near great shops off government street. Service is always excellent. The atmosphere is quiet and a great layout, not a huge place so at peak times you may have to wait for a table. I’ve purchased takeout as well and quality is still superior to other sushi takeout. A favourite place of mine for lunch. The food is top notch, always peak freshness, excellent presentation as well.”

2828 152 St #106, Surrey, BC V4P 1G6, Canada

“Tucked in a little corner in South Surrey is a wonderful Japanese restaurant called Hanaya. The restaurant is easily missed as you travel down King George but it is worth your time to go and have a meal inside. The staff are attentive and quick to respond to service calls. The atmosphere is also unique with the cherry blossoms and customer pictures adorning the Japanese interior design. The food was also very impressive and exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend you visit this gem.”

2201 Holdom Ave #102, Burnaby, BC V5B 0A2, Canada

“Loved everything. Usually not a huge fan of Japanese cuisine but the food and service at this restaurant won me over. The ika karaage( fried squid) was out of this world. I fell in love with it. The karaage chicken and spicy agadashe tofu was also completely mind blowing. Really delicious food and good service. 10/10 would recommend!”

4749 Hastings St, Burnaby, BC V5C 2K8, Canada

“We came here for dinner on a snow day right at 4:30pm when they opened. Nobody else came in to dine with the roads being so terrible. There were some take out orders which happened while we were there so I was happy that the couple had some business. It was our first time eating here and everything we had was very fresh and tasty. The spicy salmon roll is the best I have ever had here at this restaurant! The sashimi salad was surprisingly really nice. The salad dressing and fresh greens really complimented the fresh seafood. I will definitely be eating here again.”

4441 Boundary Rd, Vancouver, BC V5R 2N3, Canada

“I've been taking the family here 5-6 times a year for the past 10 years. Usually after Church on Sundays. Food quality and the amount they give has always been the reason for us to return. The bento box is what I usually get, with the price being precovid being $13, but now at $18 it is still great value. Never had problem finding parking either.”

2404 Timberlane Rd, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8P2, Canada

“I'm from Vancouver and I have been getting bored with sushi in the last few years but my lunch from Sehmi today changed that! I have not had such tasty and interesting sushi in a long time! I was so satisfied at the end of my meal. Kudos, chefs! Beautiful job! I love the variety of interesting roll options on the menu. Thank you for giving us something different.”

11590 Cambie Rd. #110, Richmond, BC V6X 3Z5, Canada

“Came for lunch on a workday, very disappointed... Sashimi was not so fresh in the sashimi bento, especially the tuna, tasted like it was defrozen more than one time, very watery, ten spot prawns are extremely small, never seen such small ones...the gomaae also tasted kinda watery, lacking some sesame flavor (possibly chef decided to reduce the amount sesame sauce to save cost??) The dipping for tempura is some packaged mayo mix, would be better if served with just regular tempura sauce. Chicken skewers lacking flavors. Rolls in the Bento are okay. Same issue with the sushi Bento, fish not so fresh... For the grilled black cod, found 4 fish bones in the piece....never had fishbone in gindara at any other Japanese restaurant before (Im aware there are fishbones in black cod, but normally it's prepped well and the bones would be picked out, at least at all other Japanese restaurant I have tried so far) tasted okay. Service was okay. Servers brought out our teas a bit later but it's not a big problem...I'm surprised that they brought out the miso soups without any spoons... Price is ridiculously high...for the quality (problems are listed above) Atmosphere was okay, small cozy restaurant. Wound not recommend coming here for lunch. There are way too many better options in Richmond.”

19957 Willowbrook Dr, Langley, BC V2Y 1A7, Canada

“Good experience! Came here with friends for a special occasion. Highly recommend the Saketini! I had the Steak and Scallops, which tasted good! Heads up: If you have a dairy-allergy, they use incredible amounts of butter, although they offer to cook it without butter but only in the back kitchen.. Which ruins the whole concept. Chef we had was fantastic!”

3093 Oak St, Vancouver, BC V6H 2K8, Canada

“Just ordered take out. The food was good as usual. However, the packaging was a bit questionable. There was plastic wrap in the box with Nigiri. The stew leaked everywhere. It would be nice if they used the plastic wrap on top of the stew to protect it from leaking instead of in my box of food. I love their food, but this is the second time that I have had a problem with takeout/delivery. Not sure I'll come back in the future.”

1441 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3X8, Canada

“An excellent spot on commercial drive for a more refine meal experience of Japanese cuisine. The sushi rolls here are delicious and fresh. The combination of flavours is appealing and diverse. I tried the double avocado roll and the blue ocean roll. Both were great. The avocado roll was like an explosion of avocado which I enjoyed and the blue ocean roll was very tasty and had a good combination of salmon and tuna. Both I would highly recommend. Overall had a great experience and will come back again. Definitely recommending any of their special rolls, especially the avocado roll. The fried quinoa as a topper really was nice and added a great crunch to the roll. Friendly staff and good service!”

3604 Carrington Rd #307, West Kelowna, BC V4T 3K7, Canada

“Not overly impressed with the sushi rolls. The rice was very mushy and as you can see in the pics there’s barely any shrimp. It’s mostly tempura. The chopped scallop rolls were soggy. The sashimi was good but expensive for 8 pieces $17. We also order Pad Thai and asked for 10/10 spicy and it’s not spicy at all and it was very bland :-( Quiet disappointed in our meals.”

3581 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5R 5L9, Canada

“Came for breakfast around 8:30, cafe not busy playing soft music easy to chat (it’s a bit noisier when full but that’s like everywhere). It’s so popular that it’s nice to come when it’s less busy! We had oat latte small, salmon Benny croffle and another Benny with Brussels that I’m not remembering the name but I am sharing photos. They offer almond and soy for nondairy milk. Both dishes excellent and the coffee as well:) we love this place and will definitely be back !! Really want to try the dessert ones but usually have a savoury brunch. The staff are friendly and polite. It costs the same as most places and great value in my opinion.”

1643 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2J5, Canada

“ABSOLUTELY, HANDS DOWN, BY FAR, THE BEST SUSHI JOINT IN THE METRO-VAN AREA. QUALITY. = 5 STARS FRESHNESS. = 5 STARS PORTIONS. = 5 STARS PRICE. = 5 STARS SERVICE. = 5 STARS HOT FOOD. = 5 STARS RAW FOOD. = 5 STARS ATTITUDE. = 5 STARS PROFESSIONALISM. = 5 STARS I HAVE SPENT MANY YEARS LOOKING FOR THE BEST SUSHI RESTAURANT, AND I'M VERY GLAD THAT MY DEAR FRIEND CRAIG, INTRODUCED ME TO THE SUSHI STATION BACK IN 2017. THEY CHECK ALL THE BOXES, TIME & TIME AGAIN. THEY NEVER MISSED A BEAT. BUT AS THEY SAY, ALL GREAT THINGS EVENTUALLY COME TO AN END, AND THIS IS EXACTLY THAT. THE END OF AN ERA. WISHING YOU ALL THE BEST, IN THE NEXT CHAPTERS OF YOUR LIVES. TO CHEF CHANG, CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR RETIREMENT. YOU'VE EARNED IT. A RETIREMENT WELL DESERVED. YOU'VE LIVED, AND EXPERIENCED QUITE THE CAREER. MAY YOU FINALLY GET TO ENJOY, ALL THE FRUITS, OF YOUR TIRELESS EFFORTS OVER THE YEARS. MORE TIME FOR YOURSELF, MORE TIME FOR FRIENDS, AND MORE TIME FOR FAMILY. WHATEVER THE NEXT CHAPTER IS FOR YOU IN YOUR LIFE, MAY IT BE AS EXCITING AN ADVENTURE, AND EVEN MORE EXHILARATING, THAN THE LAST 6 YEARS HAVE BEEN FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I HAVE NEVER COME ACROSS, A MORE GRACIOUS, AND HUMBLE FAMILY RUN BUSINESS, (NOR ANY BUSINESSFOR THAT MATTER), WHO KNEW EXACTLY HOW TO TREAT, EVERY POTENTIAL CUSTOMER, THAT WALKED THROUGH THEIR DOOR. KINDNESS PERSONIFIED. RESPECTFUL AT ALL TIMES. JUST THE BEST EXPERIENCE DINING OUT EVER. YOU GUYS ALWAYS PUT QUALITY, AND YOUR CUSTOMERS FIRST. THAT'S WHAT'S SET YOU A PART, FROM ALL THE OTHER RESTAURANTS OUT THERE. NOW IS TRULY THE RIGHT TIME, TO PUT YOURSELVES FIRST. I WILL NEVER FORGET THE DELICIOUS FOOD CREATIONS, THAT YOU'VE PREPARED FOR US OVER THE YEARS. YOU HAVE ABSOLUTELY RUINED IT FOR ME, IN FINDING ANOTHER SUSHI JOINT TO FREQUENT. LOL. 😆🤣😂 YOU ARE THE MEASURING STICK, IN THE SUSHI RESTAURANT INDUSTRY. 📏 📐📏 NO ONE WILL EVER COME CLOSE, FOR YEARS TO COME. CHEERS 🍺🍻🍺 TO YOU, & YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY. TO THE SACRIFICES THAT YOU ALL HAVE MADE, AND TO THE PATH THAT YOU HAVE CARVED, BY THE EVERLASTING IMPRESSIONS SUSHI STATION LEAVES BEHIND. CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR RETIREMENT. THIS IS NOT GOODBYE, BUT RATHER, UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN. TAKE GREAT CARE OF ONE ANOTHER. LOTS OF LOVE, SINCERELY, - MP (aka St. Nyck 2020) .”

1855 Burrard St #1, Vancouver, BC V6J 3G9, Canada

“Excellent and fresh sushi. Good service and friendly staff, Chef Jay was very welcoming. Would recommend this place and try veggie roll 🙂 Paid parking is available around the blocks.”