Tom Sushi won the hearts of Vancouverites within a few months of its opening. If you look on Google or Yelp, you'll find over 250 positive reviews for this relatively new spot, which is extremely rare given how picky you are about sushi. Tom Sushi has quickly established a reputation for high-quality fresh nigiri and maki options that are meticulously prepared to the smallest detail. And, best of all, you can gorge yourself on them for a reasonable price.

Chef Tom Jeon, who runs the restaurant, is a well-known figure in the industry. Although he appears to be a young man in comparison to most sushi masters, he has over a decade of experience in traditional Japanese cuisine. Because of how crowded it gets here at night, it's difficult to consider it a hidden gem. However, if you go, their nigiri and maki selection will completely satisfy you. The best part about Tom Sushi's maki is that you can have it made into a hand-roll for free. If you're lucky, they'll still have negitoro available. If not, the negihama and bluefin are equally delicious. Take advantage of generous slices that are both fresh and delicious. If you're looking to fill up, their udon is highly recommended.

Location: 1175 Davie St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1N2

Website: https://tomsushi.ca

With a beautiful location right on the Downtown Vancouver waterfront, whether you sit inside or on the patio, you get a jaw-dropping picturesque view of the snow-capped mountains. This upscale and modern restaurant, with a buzzing bar and lounge, is ideal for business lunches and special occasions. Kazuya Matsuoka, Executive Corporate Chef, and Kazuhiro Hayashi, Executive Chef, combine traditional Japanese flavors with fresh west coast ingredients to create a dining experience that showcases the best of Vancouver.

Miku is well-known in Canada for introducing Aburi (flame-seared) sushi. The one-of-a-kind preparation enhances the natural flavors of the sushi and includes a signature Miku sauce made from a family recipe. Try the salmon oshi sushi, nigiri premium sampler, or any of the aburi. Popular dishes include tuna with foie gras, wagyu beef with uni, and albacore with miso sauce.

Location: 70-200 Granville Street, Granville Square Vancouver, BC Canada V6C 1S4

Website: mikurestaurant.com

The list of best sushi restaurants in Vancouver would not be complete without Kishimoto. When available, this authentic, welcoming, and lively restaurant focuses on fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients. Imported fish is delivered directly from Tokyo's Tsukiji Market, and the chef frequently uses fresh flowers and garnishes from the restaurant's garden. Chef Akira Kishimoto began his culinary career at the age of 18 in his hometown of Osaka, then moved to Kyoto before relocating to Vancouver to pursue his dream of opening his own restaurant.

The restaurant is tucked away, but that doesn't stop people from queuing up for his salmon oshi, OMG rolls, tamari-dipped sushi, and seasonal tempura topped with edible flowers. Their house-made, special tamari sauce may convince you to abandon traditional soy sauce for good.

Location: 2054 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC Canada, V5N 4A9

More information: https://bit.ly/3DxvDt2

At this elegant 10-seat omakase restaurant, you can travel to Japan without leaving Canada. This intimate spot serves some of the best sushi in Vancouver and is set up in the traditional style, with all seats facing the chef. They only offer two services per night, and reservations for the Chef's omakase – 11 pieces specially selected by Chef Maumi Ozaki and prepared in front of you – may be required weeks in advance. Following omakase, you can order okonomi (your choice). There are no rolls here, only nigiri sushi. Five days a week, they import fresh fish from Japan, so you can expect toro, bafan uni, tamago, prawn, aji, and flying squid.

Before your trip to Maumi, make sure to be aware of their house rules: ”…we ask our customers to turn off their phones, talk quietly, avoid wearing strong perfume or cologne and be respectful of the environment and the people around them for a richer and more enjoyable experience.” Maumi also only services adults.

Location: 1226 Bute St, Vancouver, BC Canada, V6E 1Z8

Website: www.sushibarmaumi.ca

Kaide's website boldly proclaims "Best Sushi in Vancouver", so it's worth a visit to decide for yourself. Those who have been there before, however, know that Kaide is one of Yaletown's hidden gems. The focus is entirely on the fresh and finely prepared Japanese food, with a simple interior.

The intimate restaurant and sushi bar focuses on local ingredients and only uses wild sockeye salmon and wild albacore tuna. When available, the butterfish is out of this world, but you can't go wrong with the assorted sushi set, hamachi, toro nigiri, unagi nigiri, uni, or tofino roll. There's something for everyone here, with rolls, sashimi, nigiri, hasomaki, donburi, and even a vegetarian menu. Make sure you order something off their special board as well.

Location: 1375 Richards Street, Vancouver BC Canada, V6Z 2X6

Website: vancouverkaidesushi.com

If you're looking for a place to get your aburi fix, Miku's sister restaurant has you covered. Minami combines Japanese and West Coast cuisine in a cozy, intimate setting. Minami's Aburi sushi is designed to go with their seafood dishes and your choice of sake, wine, or specialty cocktail. This restaurant, which manages to be both upscale and friendly, is ideal for a Downtown business lunch, a gathering of friends, or even a date night.

This Yaletown hotspot has a full bar and lounge area, two private dining rooms, and a secluded garden patio hidden away. They are well-known for items such as the aburi chirashi tart, red wave roll, and "new style gyoza". Top orders include aburi salmon oshi and ebi fritters. This Downtown Vancouver sushi restaurant truly lives up to the company philosophy of ningenmi, or "finding happiness in bringing joy to others", with friendly service.

Location: 1118 Mainland Street Vancouver, BC Canada, V6B 2T9

Website: https://minamirestaurant.com

Don't be put off by Toshi Sushi's small and unassuming location. The sushi here is of the same fresh, melt-in-your-mouth quality as that found in Vancouver's higher-end Japanese restaurants. Because of the delicious food and reasonable prices, there is frequently a line to get in.

The wait is tolerable, and you can order takeout if you prefer. Loyal customers rave about their box roll, sakura scallop, and spicy agedashi tofu. Order the nasu dengaku (baked eggplant) or gin tara saikyo yaki for something a little different (miso-marinated grilled cod). Check out the specials menu, which changes frequently and frequently features standouts like saba sushi.

Location: 181 E 16th Ave, Vancouver, BC Canada V5T 4R2

Website: https://www.toshissushi.com

A location like this deserves the overused qualifier "hidden gem". This authentic Japanese restaurant quickly fills up despite having only seven tables and a sushi bar. You know it's going to be good when other Japanese chefs recommend it. The sushi is worth the wait because it is fresh, high-quality, and reasonably priced. Some of the best sushi in Vancouver is the saba nigiri, unagi battera, futomaki, and ume sisho roll. Their assorted sushi set and lunch specials are always a good bet for fresh fish at a reasonable price. In addition, unlike some other restaurants, this one serves reasonable-sized portions that won't leave you craving a second lunch or dinner on the way home.

Ajisai Sushi Bar invites you to sample a savory creation. Discover a menu with a variety of sushi priced from 11$ to 25$ and relax in their casual and romantic setting. They are open at night from Tuesday to Sunday and are located in an area that is densely packed with parks and stores.

Location: 2081 W 42nd Ave, Vancouver, BC Canada, V6M 3V3

Website: https://sushibarajisai.com

Tojo's Restaurant, located in beautiful Vancouver, Canada, is internationally recognized for creating exquisite food served as an art form. Tojo's Restaurant is well-known for its exquisite food, which is presented as an art form. Their dishes are fresh, distinct, and modern, with a focus on seasonal, local, and organic ingredients, and are based on Japanese fine dining traditions with a distinct Pacific Northwest perspective. Fresh, local, and seasonal foods with Japanese influences but rooted in the Pacific Northwest can be found here. Tojo's is a one-of-a-kind restaurant with an unforgettable experience.

Tojo's Omakase is a sight to behold. If you're willing to splurge a little and pamper yourself for a night, this is the way to go—you won't be disappointed. Traditional Japanese flavors are blended with local, west coast ingredients to create a truly unique dining experience. Delight your senses with visually appealing and tasty foods. The ambiance is one of subtle elegance, intended to put each guest at ease.

Location: 1175 Davie St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1N2

Website: https://tojos.com

Sushi Mugen is constantly pushing itself to go above and beyond its customers' expectations. The term "Mugen" is derived from the Japanese word for "infinity" or "boundless", which perfectly describes both chefs' desire for limitless innovation. Jay and Tony, the two executive chefs and co-owners, bring over 15 years of primary chef expertise in Japanese and Western cuisine to a menu that features a variety of fresh, delectable modern fusion delicacies at extremely low prices. They feature spectacular displays with amusing touches and an abundance of rich, delicious tastes in their two-level clean, natural contemporary design restaurant.

Among other things, their new location has a full bar and lounge, a waterfront patio, a private dining room, and a full-service sushi bar. Traditional Japanese flavors and procedures are combined with west coast elements to create a truly unique dining experience enjoyed by both locals and visitors. When their pastry team creates one-of-a-kind desserts in-house, the gourmet experience comes to a close.

Location: 903 Davie St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1B9

Website: sushimugen.com