Raisu

Heard a lot of good things about Raisu and finally got to try it out tonight. The entrance has a staircase of 20 steps, something to keep in mind for accessibility. Inside, I really liked their specious tables, unlike many restaurants with tiny tables that barely fit all your orders, here there’s plenty of room to spread out and enjoy your meal comfortably. The food was good, the service was excellent, fast, friendly, and efficient. Overall, a solid dining experience.

Came here a few days before my birthday and it did not disappoint! Staff were super patient, friendly, and accommodating! Service was quick despite busyness. Food was amazing, I had the Deluxe Seafood Bowl and it was very worth it! Super fresh, and the uni was sweet and creamy. Portions were filling and I didn’t leave hungry!! They were sweet enough to take a photo of us!! Our server Yuki was so sweet and made my week🫶 Will come again!!!

I shocked myself when I saw I haven’t written a review for Raisu yet! I’ve gotten made fun of for how much I love this place, but those people are miserable haters. Raisu is the BEST, family friendly and really fun for celebrations (if you’re okay with the serving staff making noise - you get an instax photo which is super cute and often a complimentary dessert). For appies, the jumbo ebimayo is HUGE but maybe a tad too much batter for carbophobes. The chicken karaage is crispy and yummy with a generous portion. IMO skip the seafood tartar. The takowasabi clears your sinuses in the best way. Their cooked items are their strong suit. I’d recommend trying the spicy lobster uni cream udon (for a creamy broth), wagyu beef shabu shabu (for a clear broth), ocean offerings (very photo worthy), mixed cutlet teishoku (unlimited rice and miso soup refills!), and the real crab and ikura hitsumabushi (add the uni, it’s worth it). They also have a killer kids combo set and I wish I was/had a kid so I could eat it 😔 cocktails are great too! Come try, there’s a reason why this place is always booked up.

We visited the restaurant at 11:30am when it opened. We did not make a reservation however they took a long time to give us a table as the first guests today. Food however is delicious - the deep fried pork is light, airy and crispy. Pork is tender. The lunch set has four options to choose from. The yuzu cheesecake parfait tastes good but the tall glass limits how to enjoy it - difficult to reach out the bottom without finishing off the top. We were having a good conversation and was told to leave as the table has a 1:30pm reservation - despite the restaurant has many empty seats. While I understand a 2-hour dining limit is reasonable, the restaurant is not very flexible given almost half the restaurant is empty.

Casual New-Style Japanese Dining on West 4th, Vancouver This relaxed, modern Japanese restaurant on West 4th Street is known for its creative approach and ever-changing seasonal menu. We visited during uni season and tried their uni omakase — every dish featured fresh sea urchin in a unique way. If you’re a uni lover, this is an experience you shouldn’t miss. Don’t forget to make the reservation early. They are hard to book.

The food was very good, fresh sashimi and very good beef. My honey and I had a good experience with the food. Seating space is great, not crowded. Only thing my honey like to see improvement is the stairs, and not disable accessible.

My daughter got treated with a complimentary birthday dessert, but that's just the icing on the cake. The service had been fantastic the whole evening. Staff were super friendly and helpful. The food was great. Even a common dish like curry udon was crafted in perfection. The highlight was the 9-chirashi which pleased both our tongues and our eyes. The place also offers a unique modern-retro mixed decor. They even have one of my childhood dream device - the Donkey Kong game console! Hope to visit again in the near future.

I had a reservation for 6:45 pm on a Monday night but me and my partner were hungry before then and we happened to be in the area already so we decided to go and check to see if they would be able to accommodate us earlier and they were! We were there around 5:15PM and we were seated in a room on the left hand side of the restaurant when you walk in. I'm not sure if that's where they place those that make reservations but it felt very cozy in there. We ordered the Ryokan Gozen which is a special off of their 9th anniversary menu and I enjoyed it but it was a bit much so I wasn't quite able to enjoy it all. The best part of the meal was probably the 3 kinds of sashimi & the Lobster with white miso sauce. The other item we got was the Deluxe seafood bowl and that did not disappoint! ~~Parking: There's a lot of metered street parking available. Not sure if there was a lot or anything that was nearby since this was my first time in the area. ~~Service: Great. I liked how the staff was very patient since it took us a while to decide what to order and they did a good job of checking up on us to see if we needed anything. ~~Return: Yes

Iykyk that Raisu does an excellent job with birthdays There were quite a few birthdays happening while I was there and I love how they print a polaroid for you to mark the occasion as well a thoughtful dessert. The uni and cream udon was so creamy and rich with flavour, I will be thinking about it from time to time! The sashimi quality was also amazing, particularly the toro which melts in your mouth -- definitely one of my favourite places in Vancouver!

One of the things I was most excited for on my trip to Vancouver was trying Raisu. I've seen posts and reviews about the food and ambiance. I visited during Halloween season and the space was decorated to suit, and even the Ghostbusters movie projected on the wall. We had reservations and were seated promptly and the server helped with recommendations. The lighting from the bottles on the bar created a relaxing ambiance and the music wasn't too loud. My friend ordered a Halloween cocktail which she loved (forgot the name), the spicy lobster uni cream udon and root veggie chips and mushroom salad. I ordered the Oyaku simmered chicken cutlet teishoku, and we split the aburi special of the day. I never pass up a chance to order aburi sushi whenever I'm in Canada since you can't find it made as well in the states (at least in Texas), and it did not disappoint. Fresh salmon and seared perfectly, the rice seasoned with different toppings. This place is pricy but the portions are huge! My giant chicken cutlet was juicy, rice was fluffy and easily soaked up the savory broth. I felt like the side of miso soup although tasty, was a waste since I basically had soup in my dish. My friend's dishes looked amazing and she enjoyed them both. We were stuffed and needed naps after such hearty meals! I can't wait to visit again and try more of the menu. From the reviews, it seems you can't go wrong no matter what you order.

This place is always a family favourite with their upbeat and playful atmosphere but darn delicious food. We always get the wagyu stone bowl rice topped off with dashi broth. Can't go wrong with rich meat and rice in a umami broth, which only accentuates the flavour. Their juicy fried chicken with just a hind of spice on the batter was as good as it gets, just the right amount of seasoning with tender chicken pieces. Their fried corn and brussel sprouts appy is not to be missed as well. Two complimentary tastes which worked very well together.

I tried their uni omakase. It was fantastic. Service is good. Their house sake is good too. It is a good izakaya spot. You should make a reservation which I recommend.

Stopped by for an annual dinner with a friend. We went a little crazy ordering but everything was just too good! We got the corn and brussel sprouts, ebi mayo, sushi of the day, and the creamy crab udon. All delicious! Service was phenomenal as well.

We made a reservation through OpenTable to avoid having to wait. About a day or two before the reservation, the restaurant reached out through OpenTable to confirm if there were any celebrations or allergies. You can find parking along the street and you have to walk up the stairs to get to the restaurant. We were able to get seated fairly quickly upon arrival. The menu has a wide variety of dishes and all of them sounded delicious. All of the seafood was extremely fresh. The Spicy Lobster Creamy Udon is one of my favorite dishes. The udon has the perfect chew and is not over cooked. The egg is perfectly seasoned and the lobster is very tender. It's not very high on the spice level, but the chilis add a nice flavor to it. They used very good quality fish for the sushi and they are very generous with the amount of fish that they give for the price.

I stopped for Saturday lunch at noon. As we didn't have reservations, we had only counter seats option. Sushi counter or the center counter. It was right decision to choose sushi counter because it has more privacy. Under the counter table, there is a hook so that you can hang your purse. Good idea. Honestly we were overwhelmed how busy they were at noon. First wave: noon. Next wave: 1pm. I think most of guests stayed about 40 min. I wonder if it was booking slot wise. We stayed 90 min and that was right length to enjoy meals. Menu: I'm very impressed how they create original dishes. Food presentation were beautiful too. Then why 4 stars? I liked their friendly servers but mine forgot our dessert and came back to us to tell their dessert recommendations. It was awkward. Also they gave me a box to keep a coat but it was broken and useless :( Food was mediocre to compared to their price. My Real Crab and Uni cream udon was tasty but the soup was luke warm. Other than that, I enjoyed to see their interiors. They used some Japanese traditional house parts and they are real antiques. In their menu, there are short food explanations in Japaneae and they contains good humor. Like half joke. They made me chuckled.

An interesting restaurant situated on the second floor, with some steep stairs going up... The decor is pretty busy, you've got the square seating in the middle, the sushi counter with space invader tiles, the wall with an empty frame and a video project in it, the balcony converted into indoor seating; pretty homey feeling. Otoro sashimi - This was only okay, wasn't very special in any way. Would not recommend considering the price tag. Karage - Can't go wrong with some fried chicken. Nicely seasoned, juicy inside, crispy outside. Would recommend. Chirashi - Very presentable and easy to eat bowl of rice + fish. Firstly the bowl was massive and definitely shareable. The rice was the star of the show here, masterfully seasoned and cooked. The fish on top was a good paring for the rice. Would recommend, and consider getting again. In all, price tag was pretty hefty, but some of these dishes are shareable. The sashimi was a bit lack lustre so I would recommend going for the cooked dishes. Thinking of this place more like an izakaya than a sushi spot. Will come back to try their bento. Getting rice at Raisu is a must.

Generous portions of rice and meat with each entree. You would find it difficult to walk out of this place hungry. It is a noisy and loud environment with the music volume quite high and the servers yelling out orders at the kitchen....I wonder if they actually can hear each other This didn't take away from my experience though because my garlic rice with wagyu beef was absolutely divine. Served in a hot stone bowl sizzling and mouthwatering. Reservations are highly recommended because this place is all the rage! We got lucky and were seated within 20 min at the bar without a reservation on a Saturday night during prime dinner time. But it couldve been much worse of a wait

We are back again, the food is delicious as always and ambiance is decent. Quiet enough for conversation with the occasional loud birthday cheering which seems like is a guaranteed occurrence on any given day. We tried the seasonal special - wagyu beef on garlic rice - and loved it!! The wagyu is melt in your mouth tender and the rice is very tasty. 3 star only because dessert menu is pushed and they were trying to clean up our table before we're done at the 1.5 hour mark, which I suppose is understandable with a busy restaurant like this.

We came as a big group and had SO much fun!! The house sake and the surf and turf bowl were highlights. Everything was absolutely delicious and they were so accommodating with a bigger group (about ten people).

Beautifully prepared and delicious bento boxes, tonkatsu and sashimi. My group ordered two of the sho ka do bento boxes, tonkatsu teishoku, and the 8 kinds (24 piece) sashimi of chef's choice. Additionally, I had a beer, my spouse had a cocktail, and my son had a yuzu soda. All of these were delicately organized and delivered quickly to our tables. The food was also fresh and tasty, and well worth the visit to this Kitsalano location. We came from downtown and appreciated the hospitality and service. Left with full and satisfied bellies, forcing us to take a long walk to recuperate. Would definitely come again. This is in the popular 4th street shopping area, and while the entrance is understated, you walk up stairs to a host station with comfortable view of the large bar. The washrooms were also clean and up to snuff, which speaks well for the restaurant.

Best meal we had in Vancouver! If you are thinking about ordering the bento box (which I highly recommend), you need to call 24 hours in advance! Although there are only 9 items, the attention to detail is amazing and the food profiles are fantastic! You will be full! My husband ordered the vegan box and that was also just as amazing! My husband was the only "non Asian" person eating and the place was packed! Service is outstanding! The view out of the window, not so outstanding (Safeway parking lot), however the inside is beautiful!

My friends and I came here because we've heard so much about it and it was very close to getting five stars! We tried to make a reservation almost a week in advance and still the only time available was late at 8:45pm. We came pretty hungry because we ate nothing for 8 hours other than coffee from Blenz (which was very good!) so we ordered five dishes. We got - Aburi Sushi - Jumbo Koji Ebimayo - Sizzling Kone Wagyu Garlic Rice - Real Crab and Uni Cream Udon - Deluxe Seafood Bowl - Wagyu Croquette They gave us pretty big pieces of the Aburi Sushi but I'm not a huge fan of seared fish (my friends wanted to order it) so I probably wouldn't order it again. The fish was very fresh though so if you're a fan of seared fish, it would be a good choice. Some may say that there's too much rice though. And try to eat it right away or it cools down. The Jumbo Koji Ebimayo was pretty big for a piece of shrimp but very well seasoned. There was a lot of mayo, but I was a fan. Would highly recommend this for an appetizer The Wagyu Garlic Rice was by far our favorite. The pieces of meat were juicy and well cooked. It came in a stone pot so some of the rice was crisp as well, which we loved! The udon was just okay in our opinions. It was a bit soupy and there wasn't much crab. It was creamy but also watery The Deluxe Seafood Bowl had a variety of fresh seafood, but only two of each so it was difficult to share between three people. It came with salmon, tuna, egg, and shrimp. There was a lot of rice though, which we left mostly untouched. The Wagyu Croquette was probably the least favorite item that we ordered. It more or less tasted like a burger patty with fried potato edges. The waiters were super sweet and offered to split our order into three instead of two. Lastly, the service here was phenomenal. Our waiter gave us suggestions for what to order, was super attentive about filling our waters, and was overall super kind. All of the employees were super sweet Tips: - Book a reservation well in advance! When we got here, many people were waiting in line at the door because they didn't make reservations - If you are a big sashimi fan, I would recommend getting the sashimi platter over the seafood bowl. Most of the seafood bowl was sushi rice which we didn't eat much of

Make a reservation to sit outside if you can! Beautiful in the summer and they bring out kotatsu tables in the winter. Very cute restaurant and beautiful presentation for sashimi sets. The restaurant isn't completely accessibility inclusive, you'll have to walk up a flight of stairs. The sashimi was in really big portions and super fresh. The uni udon is deceivingly smaller looking because of the wide bowl.

Came with a group of 5 and was seated at a kotatsu which was so warm and cozy! It did get a little hot but it was easy to take the heated blanket off. Ordered the yuzu cream cheese cubes which were amazing - i loved the slight yuzu flavor and the texture was perfect. There was a promo when we came which gave us free scallops which were also pretty good - even though I'm not the biggest fan of scallops. I ordered the pork cutlet curry and the serving size is huge! The flavor was exactly what I was hoping for. Other people in my group got the uni cream udon and sizzling stone beef steak hitsumabushi which they said was tasty as well. Would love to come again

Undoubtedly 5 stars for every review among Yelpers, this Japanese restaurant is on point in taste, service and atmosphere. Definitely a must try and a repeat restaurant for sure!

Wow.. just wow. It's really hard for me to give a place 5 stars but Raisu definitely deserved it. The Hokkaido scallops with the kelp and shiso sauce was such an amazing starter. It was on the house too! The cocktails were also well made and they use fresh juice also! Definitely one of the better Japanese style cocktails I've had so far. The deluxe seafood bowl is probably one of the best chirashi style bowl I've ever had in any Japanese style restaurants. The fish was so dam fresh.. the sweet shrimp literally a chefs kiss.. I haven't had fresh sweet shrimp like that in a while and the quality really shows. The uni pasta was okay I honestly thought I've had better in LA at marugame Monzo but it is very close. I kinda thought the huge ass bowl gimmick was a little tacky but I get it. Also the extra noodles are only a couple dollars more! Highly recommend if you're starving! The steamed egg with uni is like a chawanmushi. The texture was super silky and smooth + the uni gave it another depth of flavor. Smooth, buttery, crunch from the veggies, saltiness from the salmon roe etc. would highly recommend! Service was amazing and the design layout of the restaurant felt so hip and modern. If you're visiting from out of country you definitely need to put Raisu on your bucket list! Honestly the best restaurant I've had so far in Vancouver.

Special Beto, lunch comb and dessert are great and service is awesome Special Beto, lunch comb and dessert are great and service is awesome

Yo, lemme break it down for y'all on Raisu in Kits, and this ain't no regular review--this is some straight-up real talk, ghetto street hood edition to the MAX. Aight, so when you roll up to Raisu, it's like stepping into some slick, bougie spot. Vibes are tight, decor's poppin', and the patio game strong. But straight up, don't come here starvin', fam. Spent over $300 and left feelin' like I needed to hit up a drive-thru after. LOL, no cap. It's a place you hit up for some fancy vibes, not when you tryin' to fill up your stomach like a bottomless pit. But let's be real here--prices? Bruh, they had me clutchin' my wallet. The food be good, like real good, but I was sittin' there like, "Yo, $20+ for two bites?" They say it's all top-shelf ingredients, but I'm still out here wonderin' if the hype matches the bill. It's one of those spots you pull up for when you tryin' to flex on a special occasion. Like, don't even bother unless you got somethin' to celebrate, or impress yo girl, feel me? Now shoutout to our server-- homegirl was mad cute, anime cute and hustlin' hard in the middle of the rush. She was workin' like she tryin' to win the gold at the service Olympics. Much respect for that grind. But yo if where struggling looking for things to eat on the menu, may be awesome to be recommended things on the menu. At the end of the day, Raisu's cool and all--like a spot you hit up when you tryna make a statement, but don't expect to be rollin' out with a full belly. $300 down, still thinkin' 'bout hittin' up a food truck after. If you want that boujee, "I-eat-like-an-influencer" experience, pull up. Just don't get it twisted: it's not the place for them "I'm tryna eat my weight in sushi" kinda nights. Who knew Japanese street food would be so dang expensive LOL! I did end up at a late night bar for more eats!!!

Sushi was as fresh as Omakase. I wanted to taste everything on the menu there. The service was good and the restaurant was good because it had an old atmosphere

Since I will be spending 2 days and one night in Vancouver before heading back to San Francisco, I want to plan my meals wisely as there are so many good eats in Vancouver. Our first meal is Raisu and it absolutely blows our mind with this place - ambience, service, and food - all 10 out of 5!! I made the reservation ahead of time and ordered two bentos for our party of 4. We all enjoyed the bentos very much in terms of taste and presentation. We also ordered a bunch of other items and they are all 5/5. Bluefin tuna, wagyu croquettes, pork cutlet curry udon, Agadashi tofu, and a stone pot rice dish. They are all amazingly plated and absolutely delicious. We were all too full to order dessert. . Next time. We will pace ourselves and leave room for it. At the end of the meal, they bought over a little cream pudding dessert for my birthday. It's so cute! She took a picture from her iPad and helped us to take a picture from our phone. She even printed two copy of the birthday pic in Polaroid for us - one for me and one for my friends. Such a nice and gracious gesture, how could I not rate it 10 out of 5?!? If you are wondering if you should visit this place or not, I would say you absolutely MUST go as you will have a happy tummy and memory of this meal. Two big thumbs up

Husband and I go to Vancouver pretty much every year to visit family and friends. There is a list of restaurants that are considered "must-haves" when we are there. Well, last trip we tried Raisu and I am thinking this is the newest addition to our must-have list. The restaurant itself is super cute. The staff is friendly and the food is excellent. We tried several different dishes: Aburi sushi of the day, otoro, yellowtail sashimi, and seafood bar chirashi bowl. Everything was so very delicious (including the side miso soup that came with the chirashi). Our only regret is that we can only try so many dishes because there were only the two of us. We'd have to go back again and again because there are so many dishes that look interesting to us.

It was my birthday and also first time at Raisu! The location and exterior of the restaurant was quite unassuming as I walked through an entrance curtained by a cloth and up a flight of stairs. During the time that I went, it was cold outside, however, the interior was warm and the dimmed lights created a nice atmosphere! There were also different seating options such as kotatsu seating, bar seating in addition to regular table seating. I ordered the deluxe seafood bowl and it was HUGE. I normally can eat a lot and I was surprised by the amount of sashimi that I got. The fish was fresh and there was a lot of variety so every bite tasted a little different. One thing I do have to add is that the rice was not as tall as the bowl looked; it was cushioned with a wooden block. It wasn't a problem for me though because the amount of fish will definitely fill you up. I was able to finish everything, but I was full! During our meal, it seemed like many other parties were also celebrating birthdays. The staff would come out with a cake and candles/sparklers and sing happy birthday. I am a bit introverted so my boyfriend requested them to not sing. The staff gave us a cup of cheesecake-mango-mousse kind of dessert and even helped take a polaroid of us! Overall, I really enjoyed my experience here and would definitely come back again.

Raisu is one of my favorite restaurants in Vancouver. The vibe is super chill, which I love. It's a casual atmosphere, but the food feels elevated, which is a perfect combo. If you're celebrating a birthday, the service really makes it special--it's such a fun experience! The reservation system is also great. I've managed to find last-minute spots online often, and if you don't see something online, just give them a call. They're usually happy to squeeze you in, and you don't even need to give a credit card for a deposit, which is rare these days. Everything on the menu is delish, you can't go wrong - but here's what I recommend ordering: - Crab and Uni Cream Udon: A MUST TRY! I order it every time I come here - Shokado Bento: Perfect for first-timers, just remember to request it in advance on the phone - Assorted Sashimi - Aburi Sushi - Corn and Brussels Sprouts Karaage - Cocktails: All are super affordable and tasty Honestly, I have no complaints about Raisu. It's consistently fantastic, and I always find myself recommending it to friends. If you haven't been yet, do yourself a favour and go!

Had sucha great experience here! Came with a group of 5. Didnt expect to get seated at a kotatsu so that was cool!! Maybe not the best for you if you run hot haha. The cocktails were all really good! Don't remember what its called but the one with pineapple was super good. And theyre lighter on the hard liquor, which I like lol. They were giving free scallops today, and raw scallops are my fav so thats another point to Raisu. The yuzu cream cheese app was also so unique and actually really yummy with the bread! Tbh my main course, the creamy crab and uni udon, was not AS flavorful as I'd hoped and a little cold probably bc of the uni, but overall a 5/5 experience :-)

The sushi was really good, I would only go again for just the sushi. Got rice, noodles and an appetizer and they were okay. Not worth it compared to the sushi. Service was okay . The place was really nice and has a Japanese style place.

I don't know how many time I've visited here but it's always my favorite place to go when I'm in Vancouver. It's the restaurant that won't disappoint every time, and there's always something I am impressed. Side dishes, the quality of fish, the drinks!! Thank you all the staff for providing such a good quality dishes and great customer service. This time I came with my daughter after our haircut appointments. So glad Raisu is open lunch through dinner. I had lunch combo with sashimi and mixed Katsu that came with pickled veggies and eggplant/zucchini agedashi. Everything was so good. I especially liked menchi katsu that was soft and juicy. My daughter ordered the deluxe seafood rice bowl with lots of fresh sashimi on top. Yuzu cocktail was phenomenal too! It's the cocktail for sweet tooth.

After I tried Raisu, I know why people love this place. The ambience is cozy and welcoming. We went before Christmas so decoration around the restaurant and we were seated next to the Christmas tree. There are so many choices on the menu so we opted for seafood sashimi bowl and sizzling stone beef steak hitsumabushi bowl. Also their daily special deep fried scallops. We love all the dishes but seafood bowl is definitely our favorite. Fresh and big piece sashimi on top of the rice. Wow! You will enjoy each bite of it! The stone bowl is similar to Korean bibimbap that the rice and beef cooked in stone bowl. At the end, you can add the soup to enjoy the last bites of the rice. Very favorable! Will definitely go back next time when we visit Vancouver.

This places makes you want to visit Japan. The atmosphere inside is wonderful, the attendants are wonderful, and the food is delicious. The sushi tasted so fresh, the mackerel was delicious and the kids meal was yum! It's no wonder it is busy. Worth the wait if you don't have a reservation. The staff was very attentive and friendly. Anytime I am in Vancouver, this will be my go to spot! Still craving it all.

This place is very popular so reservations are highly recommended. Beware a wait even if you do have a reservation as I was seated 15 minutes after my reservation time. The ambiance is very loud as servers relay orders to the sushi chefs through shouting in Japanese. Despite the timing for seating and noise, the food is really what stands out. It's fresh, delicious albeit a bit expensive. Would come again but make a reservation in advance and call to reserve specialty items (ie. Anniversary menu promo items) ahead of time as that was not specified in social media promos but it was clear on the menu it needed advanced notice.

Excellent, inspired restaurant. One of my most memorable sushi meals ever, and I eat a lot of sushi. This place was hard to find, because there is just a small sign and door on street level, and the restaurant is upstairs. Cool atmosphere both inside and out.

Our party of five was transported to Japan as we enjoyed our dinner. We pre-booked our table via OpenTable, and went straight past the long queue up the stairs to the second floor restaurant. (So unfortunately, not very accessible.) They get VERY busy - so highly recommend reservations in advance. We were seated by the fireplace in a large booth table. A comfortable spot for five. Although we realised the table size was challenging to fit all our food! Service was great. Food came out pretty quickly. We ordered the Holiday Special for Two, the Sho Ka Do Bento (pre-ordered a day in advance via phone) and the Omakase Uni Zukushi for Two. We also added the Premium Sake flight and the Fruit Sake flight. The seafood was impeccable. Very fresh, tasty and beautifully presented. We left full and satisfied! Highly recommend.

Raisu is the first Japanese restaurant we had when we landed Vancouver. Entrance is small and restaurant is located on the second floor. We ordered two lunch box daily combo and one large sashimi platter. The sockeye salmon sashimi blows our mind as Toronto usually has salmon sashimi only. All the sashimi tastes fresher in Vancouver. The $30 daily lunch box totally worth a try. It includes a small salad, miso soup, have a choice of 2 main and rice. The mains we had are meatball and grilled mackerel. The waiter told us everyday is different. Everything taste good, portion is huge and price is reasonable.

If you're a sushi lover in Vancouver, Raisu's Super Good Chirashi Bowl is a must-try. This delightful dish features two types of salmon, each adding a unique flavor and texture that harmonizes beautifully in every bite. The freshness of the fish is evident, and the careful presentation makes it almost too beautiful to eat. But it's not just the food that stands out at Raisu. The staff are super friendly, creating a welcoming atmosphere that enhances the overall dining experience. Whether you're a local or just visiting, this chirashi bowl is a culinary experience you won't want to miss. Highly recommended!

We decided to explore Raisu based on their Instagram page. The restaurant exuded vibrant energy, and the attentive staff took excellent care of us. Raisu is more than a restaurant; it's an enchanting journey through Japanese cuisine. Nestled in the heart of Vancouver's Kitsilano neighborhood, Raisu beckons with its unassuming entrance and promises of culinary magic!! Make a reservation, and let Raisu weave its magic. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply savoring life, Raisu promises an unforgettable experience!

Amazing food for a very reasonable price. The portions were huge, the fish was fresh, the food was presented beautifully, and everything was delicious. Would highly recommend going if you are in the area.

Solid option for Japanese cuisine. Ingredients are always fresh and they offer a wide variety of options.

Very delicious Japanese food Energetic and passionate Good memories for birthday or other ceremonies with Shop specials celebrations

i came here with a group of 6 on a saturday night. we made a reservation ~2 weeks in advance for 7:45 pm. we were visiting from the states and our vancouver friend wanted to take us here since it's his favorite japanese restaurant in vancouver. we were seated at a booth-like table. we had to take our shoes off before sitting down - there were small compartments on the side of the table to place our shoes, although there wasn't enough room for all of our shoes so some had to be placed on the side. there were seat cushions and the table had a blanket attached. we ordered the plum wine sangria pitcher. it was larger than expected and probably the best sangria i've ever had. it didn't really taste like alcohol. i ordered a bento box for myself. you have to call 24 hours in advance to place a bento box order. it was nice to be able to try a little bit of everything - i would recommend this option if you're just visiting vancouver. also, the restaurant seemed to be quite popular for birthdays as we witnessed quite a few birthday celebrations while we were there. this makes sense as the ambiance is great and the price point is a little higher. overall would definitely recommend this place!

I think that out of the chain of restaurants raisu is apart of it's on the weaker end. I personally prefer New Fuji or Kingyo more. The food is still good tho. The service is always spectacular. The vibe is also great, es specially if you get seated in the outside area.

Sooo good! Came here on my day trip to Canada. The interior is filled with a wooden aesthetic with a Japanese style interior- very unique! I got the chirashi bowl which came with a miso soup and both very made of very high quality ingredients. The food also came quick and there was always an attentive sever nearby. Missing Canada, and missing Raisu!

Food presentation is lovely Food portion size is down side. Hidden wooden board inside the bowl felt ripped off with the sushi rice. It's more like paying those expensive seafood only. That's the biggest disappointment I assume those food is just for pictures not for you to enjoy the money you paid for. Think twice before you want spend money eat there

Authentic Japanese restaurant worth the hype. The wait was long and especially difficult with multiple children in our party but the food was delicious. We were blown away by their kids set menu. A beautifully curated lunch with everything your kid could want and more.

We ordered the Omakase Aburi Sushi, Kobe Wagyu Aburi Nigiri Sushi and Deluxe Seafood Bowl. Pros: - Loved the Deluxe Seafood Bowl! There was a variety of fresh fish (plus scallop, uni and spot prawn!) that was beautifully displayed. It also came with miso soup that had onions and mushrooms and was a lot more flavourful and unique then your usual miso soup. - We were celebrating our anniversary and they gave us a complimentary desert. They also took our photo with an ipad which we were initially confused about but then they printed and decorated a polaroid for us with the photo! How sweet! Cons: - The Omakase Aburi Sushi says Chef's Choice of lightly seared sushi but all 8 of our pieces were salmon. They tasted great but just something to note if you were expecting a variety like the description suggests. - The Kobe Wagyu Aburi Nigiri Sushi was a bit of a let down and it didn't taste like anything special for the $22 price. I would definitely come back! Aside from the wagyu nigiri everything was fresh and great tasting and I'd love to try one of their set menus!

Definitely an upper scale place. I went here during an off time, so there was no wait fortunately. We ordered 2 different dishes. The udon was good, but I thought it was slightly underwhelming only because of the portions. There wasn't a lot to eat. The deluxe blue fish rice dish though was AMAZING. Every fish hit the spot, and it tasted so fresh. The rice helped fill us up too. I think you come to this place for the quality and not necessarily the quantity. Nothing wrong with it though! But I just wished we got a little more especially for what we paid for.

Absolute amazing service and ambiance immediately as you walk in. The decor is carefully crafted to resemble (or what I imagine to be) restaurants/bars in Japan. I ordered the deluxe seafood bowl which came with fish that was perfectly cut and mouth-watering when I placed directly in my mouth. My friends ordered the udon and the rainbow bowl and enjoyed their meals as well. One of my friends even ordered a drink that was not on the menu, describing to the waiter what he wanted, and they came through so well. I would HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone traveling in the Vancouver area (I'm from Seattle) and I would definitely come here again any time I'm back!

Raisu is truly one of the best Japanese restaurants in town and in general, one of my most frequented establishments. Whether it's for a casual meal or a celebration, this place is perfect for all. At this point, I've tried most items on their menu, and although I've never been disappointed, there are a few offerings that stand out-the wagyu hamburg steak, miso pork cutlet teishoku, sizzling agedashi tofu with mushroom sauce, and milky silky mentaiko udon (no longer on the menu ). All the ingredients are of such high quality, especially considering the reasonable prices. Make sure to book a tatami spot on their patio for a fun dining experience! For birthdays and anniversaries, the servers will even bring out a special dessert and take a polaroid for your party.

Top Notch Service and Taste was on point! Make sure you make your reservation for dinner but lunch is usually less busy! We ordered the deluxe seafood bowl with a variety of sashimi on a bed of rice, takowasabi, crab&ikura Hitsumabushi,tonkatsu curry and the winner my opinion (for me) was the curry but everything else was still very flavorful!