Sushi Okeya Kyujiro
Japanese restaurant · Downtown
1038 Mainland St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2T4, Canada
Highlights
Michelin-starred omakase blending sushi, tempura, and performance
Michelin-starred omakase blending sushi, tempura, and performance
"Hosts dressed in stunning traditional clothing guide you to a dark room, lit only by the faintest glow from votive candles. A black curtain is raised ceremoniously only when the clock strikes the precise minute of your seating. These are the first clues that this is far from your typical omakase. From the premium, hyper-seasonal fish to the demonstration of sasagiri (traditional Japanese bamboo leaf carving), it is a memorable show from start to finish." - Kevin Chau
"This unique omakase course blends sushi and tempura. A dedicated cook is in charge of the tempura, and he works in a sectioned-off corner of the open kitchen. The tempura features white fish dressed with a dab of plum paste. The neatly prepared press mackerel sushi was very flavorful, then followed by Japanese pike tempura, served in a small cup, dressed with citrus and vinegar." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Congratulations to the team at One Star Okeya Kyujiro, the 2023 MICHELIN Guide Vancouver Service Award Winner! Through an ultra-special approach to attention and following the Japanese philosophy of hospitality, this One Star team is able to create a memorable experience." - MICHELIN Guide
"Hosts dressed in stunning traditional clothing guide you to a dark room, lit only by the faintest glow from votive candles. A black curtain is raised ceremoniously only when the clock strikes the precise minute of your seating. These are the first clues that this is far from your typical omakase. From the premium, hyper-seasonal fish to the demonstration of sasagiri (traditional Japanese bamboo leaf carving), it is a memorable show from start to finish. Highlights include chawanmushi with cherry blossom, shatteringly crispy tempura sandbar fish, spicy firefly squid on a bamboo skewer, and a presentation of two uni petals from different Japanese waters served with seaweed jam. Sweet courses garner attention, especially wagashi, fashioned into a rose here." - MICHELIN Guide
"The team from newly crowned One MICHELIN Star Okeya Kyujiro." - MICHELIN Guide
