Dosanko Restaurant

My partner and I are from Toronto and went here for lunch because of the good reviews. I had the omurice with hayashi sauce and he had the omurice with curry sauce and both tasted amazing! I like how they cut open the omurice and pour on the sauce for you. Plus the waiter named Hikaru was super friendly! I even had a chance to practice my Japanese in a conversation with him. When we come back to Vancouver next time we'll definitely stop by again for that omurice. :) Edit: The dessert and the tea were also very good!! おいしかったです！

The service was polite and nice, the place looks very nice, not the typical Japanese restaurant. but I was pretty disappointed with the food. All the photos on review looked amazing and looked high quality, but it wasn’t. I didn’t take any pictures of the rice under the egg in Omu-rice, but the veggies were cut poorly, and there were so many small black pieces in. Like the pan they used are not washed properly. I have seen those burnt stuff at a Mongolian grill when they keep using the same pan over and over again. I ended up picking some bigger size of the burnt pieces from the rice to eat. The scrambled egg was too buttery, didn’t taste egg enough. The Kastu was not bad, but nothing really special. The spring mix was very sad looking, not fresh at all. Not crunch, just warm green. The presentation wasn’t very good either. With those quality, the price for both were way over priced. Maybe we were just very unlucky, and the cook wasn’t in a good mood or something?

Was on our list for a while and glad we got to check it out! We ordered the curry rice, the tan tan men (special for the day/season?) and a crispy cheesy onigiri. The curry rice was unlike any other curry or Japanese curry specifically that I’ve ever had - when they said 40 ingredients, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but it was simple, straightforward and delicious - exactly what curry should be! The tan tan men was also incredible. Usually I don’t like how other variations are heavy with peanut sauce, but this was the perfect blend of the nutty peanut and mild chilli oil heat. The crispy cheesy onigiri was an impulse get - it was yummy, but certainly much saltier than I was anticipating! Overall a lovely dinner with great service and a hello from the chef. Definitely a hard neighborhood but it’s still worth a visit, especially with the free parking in the area. Will be back!

Japanese comfort food and it’s delicious. The cocktails are well made and nicely balanced. I had the Sake Sour and my husband had the Matcha Gin and Tonic and both were excellent. The food is well portioned, and the flavours and style make you feel like you’ve been invited to dinner at your Japanese neighbours’ home. The omurice is outstanding and executed perfectly. Also it’s a quarter of the price and just as good as the Michelin starred Kissa Tanto’s version down the street. We also had the Tan Tan Men noodles and we are so sad we left our to go box! The portions for the price is definitely a plus- we left stuffed. Great addition to the neighbourhood! We will be back!

Solid value Japanese spot with a variety of options available for lunch and specials. Pricing is very competitive and the food is well made. It’s not in the greatest part of town, so look down when you walk. Overall, solid spot to get a quick bite for lunch. They also do serve alcohol, in case that’s something you’re looking for.

The moment I walked in, it felt like stepping into a different world. Maybe it’s just because I don’t usually visit this area, but the atmosphere really stood out. The food was solid all around—everything we ordered felt thoughtfully made. The chilled ramen had a nice chew to it and was especially refreshing, perfect for those hot summer days when you’re feeling a little run-down. If it were closer to home, I’d probably stop by more often. The location is the only real drawback.

Really recommend! Home style Japanese food, and they made them so well! All sauces (salad dressing or food dipping) are extraordinary and special. I finally tried the soft scrambled eggs on rice! Love it!

One of my favorite places in the entire city to have a meal. The portion sizes are perfect, the food is delicious, and the staff are wonderful. I've gone here many times, brought friends and have always enjoyed myself. Highly recommend.