7 Best Creative Japanese Restaurants In University Area

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1. Octopus' Garden Restaurant

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££££

• Creative Japanese • Kitsilano

Booked 1 time today

Established in 1993, Octopus Garden is a beloved culinary landmark in Kitsilano, celebrated for authentic Japanese dining and warm hospitality. Led by experienced chef SADA, we offer an extensive menu featuring seasonal sashimi, delicate nigiri sushi, crisp tempura, and curated multi-course Omakase experiences. Every dish is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, highlighting the freshest local seafood alongside specialty ingredients flown in directly from Japan. Whether you are joining us for our popular early Happy Hour or an intimate Omakase dinner, we invite you to enjoy an unforgettable journey of classic Japanese flavours.

2. Sushi MAHANA

4.9

Exceptional(31)

££££

• Creative Japanese • North Vancouver

Every dish was delicious! Service was very attentive and ambience was nice, comforting, and comforting.

3. Torafuku

4.6

Exceptional(845)

££££

• Creative Japanese • Chinatown

Booked 11 times today

Amazing food and presentation by guest team from Malabar.

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4. Zen Japanese Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(550)

££££

• Creative Japanese • West Vancouver

Booked 12 times today

Faye, Marianna and Rebecca provided excellent service and the food was superb. Outstanding reliability in food and service.

5. COFU Chinatown

4.8

Exceptional(56)

££££

• Creative Japanese • Chinatown

Booked 1 time today

We had an incredible evening at COFU Chinatown! The food was absolutely fantastic — creative, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. The service was exceptionally kind, attentive, and welcoming. They even surprised me for my birthday, which made the evening feel extra special. Definitely one of the highlights of our time in Vancouver. Highly recommended!

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6. Kishimoto Japanese Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(7)

££££

• Creative Japanese • Commercial Drive

Booked 7 times today

Our dinner was amazing, every item we ordered was delicious!

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7. Mulligan’s Japanese Kitchen

4.3

Awesome(10)

££££

• Creative Japanese • Burnaby

Booked 2 times today

We enjoyed the 3 course meal. Great service! Enjoyed the drink recommendation from the server.

Best Creative Japanese Restaurants in University Area

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7 restaurants available nearby

1. Octopus' Garden Restaurant

2. Sushi MAHANA

3. Torafuku

4. Zen Japanese Restaurant

5. COFU Chinatown

6. Kishimoto Japanese Restaurant

7. Mulligan’s Japanese Kitchen

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