7 Best Creative Japanese Restaurants In Commercial Drive

7 restaurants available nearby

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A photo of Kishimoto Japanese Restaurant restaurant

1. Kishimoto Japanese Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(8)

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• Creative Japanese • Commercial Drive

Booked 4 times today

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

2. Torafuku

4.6

Exceptional(846)

$$$$

• Creative Japanese • Chinatown

Booked 8 times today

Amazing food and presentation by guest team from Malabar.

3. Sushi MAHANA

4.9

Exceptional(31)

$$$$

• Creative Japanese • North Vancouver

Booked 3 times today

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

4. COFU Chinatown

4.8

Exceptional(60)

$$$$

• Creative Japanese • Chinatown

Booked 6 times today

My wife and I visited COFU Chinatown last night for their Autumn Omakase experience, and it was absolutely amazing! The food, service, and ambiance were stellar! The chef was so meticulous in the preparation of each dish while engaging openly with us through each course. The restaurant staff were also welcoming and helpful, providing detailed descriptions of each course served. Every sake pairing was thoroughly described to clearly explain the differences among them and the reasons for each pairing with the dishes served. Prior to our visit, I had the opportunity to speak with the restaurant manager regarding my wife's food allergies. He was exceptionally thorough in answering all of our questions, which allowed my wife to fully enjoy her dining experience without any concerns about potential allergens. This evening was a uniquely wonderful experience, and we would rank it well above five stars if possible. I would highly recommend this experience for anyone seeking a one-of-a-kind evening. Thank you COFU, for making our anniversary even more special!

A photo of Zen Japanese Restaurant restaurant

5. Zen Japanese Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(555)

$$$$

• Creative Japanese • West Vancouver

Booked 3 times today

The best Japanese restaurant on the North Shore. We have been customers for over 20 years and recently had a chance to revisit. Even better now with new menu items that were truly delicious!!!

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6. Octopus' Garden Restaurant

new

5.0

Exceptional(0)

$$$$

• Creative Japanese • Kitsilano

Booked 10 times 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.

A photo of Mulligan’s Japanese Kitchen restaurant

7. Mulligan’s Japanese Kitchen

4.3

Awesome(10)

$$$$

• Creative Japanese • Burnaby

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

Best Creative Japanese Restaurants in Commercial Drive

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7 restaurants available nearby

1. Kishimoto Japanese Restaurant

2. Torafuku

3. Sushi MAHANA

4. COFU Chinatown

5. Zen Japanese Restaurant

6. Octopus' Garden Restaurant

7. Mulligan’s Japanese Kitchen

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