TAKENAKA Uni Bar

I really enjoyed the menu here—there are so many dishes that I want to try. We started with the oysters, which were amazing: incredibly fresh, juicy, and perfectly sized. The beef tongue was very tender, and it was fun being able to grill it ourselves. The tamago omelette was tasty and creamy, just the way it should be. The assorted aburi nigiri was okay, but I wasn’t too impressed as it was a bit too saucy for my liking. The lobster ramen was rich and creamy, though slightly on the salty side. Overall, the food is great, and I will definitely be back to try more dishes.

We recently had the pleasure of celebrating a birthday with friends at this delightful restaurant, and the experience was truly memorable! We ordered the lobster ramen, tonkatsu set, and seafood bowl. Each dish was expertly prepared and bursting with flavor. The lobster ramen stood out with its rich broth and generous pieces of lobster, making it a fantastic choice. The pork katsu was perfectly crispy on the outside while remaining tender on the inside, truly a comfort food classic. The sea urchin seafood rice was luxurious and beautifully presented, showcasing fresh ingredients that just melted in your mouth. To top it all off, the restaurant surprised us by offering a complimentary dessert for my friend, whose birthday we were celebrating. This thoughtful gesture was a delightful surprise and made the evening feel even more special. The service was attentive and friendly, and the ambiance of the restaurant was perfect for our celebration. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking to enjoy delicious food in a warm and inviting atmosphere. We left with full stomachs and happy hearts, and I can't wait to return for another meal!

Absolutely phenomenal experience at Takenaka Uni Bar! Everything here screams quality — from the freshness of the sashimi to the creative presentation of every dish. You can tell the chefs truly care about their craft. The uni was buttery and rich, easily one of the best I’ve had in Vancouver. The ambiance is intimate and modern, perfect for a date night or a relaxed dinner with friends. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what they serve. Every recommendation they gave was spot-on. If you love authentic Japanese food with a premium twist, this place is a total must-try. I’ll definitely be back again soon!

We visited a Japanese restaurant tucked away on the outskirts of Gastown and were pleasantly surprised. The service was genuinely attentive, and the food selection was solid with something for everyone. Our dishes arrived impressively fast, without compromising on quality the flavors were fresh and well-balanced. Considering the price, the lunch bundles offer excellent value for money. Definitely a good spot for a satisfying and efficient lunch in the area.

Takenaka Uni Bar Foggy night in gas town always sets the mood doesn’t it? The warm glow of a Japanese restaurant grabbed our attention. A mixture of traditional Japanese with Gastown background, and incredibly fresh and high quality ingredients. The server was efficient and kind, as well as very attentive. We got a decent amount of things! A very fruity and taste sake served cold that I wish I remembered the name of. To start the bluefin tuna toro hand rolls, and spot prawn 3 piece. For mains the bluefin toro and ikura bowl and the aburi omakase sushi. Bluefin tuna hand rolls 8.8/10 super fatty melt in your mouth deliciousness. Perfect start to any meal and highly recommend! Spot Prawn 7.4/10 Very tasty! Buttery and soft in texture, just wish there was another aspect to it to allow the shrimp to shine even more. Overall a very visually pleasing dish though. Bluefin toro mini bowl 8.9/10 I could eat this every day, fishy buttery savoury umami goodness. I do wish the portion size was slightly bigger compared to the cost but overall the flavours and presentation were amazing! Also maybe having the tuna cut into more bite size pieces so it’s easier to eat the meal. Omakase Aburi sushi 8.3/10 Solid fish for what it is and reasonably price! Definitely a good filler meal. Not a stand out dish but still tasty. It was also my fiancés birthday which they gave a delicious matcha based dessert to her and treated us to Polaroid picture for the occasion! Once again great service! Definitely recommend and I will be returning.

Wow!!! This is my new fave spot for fresh and delicious Japanese food! We made a reservation and came when they opened at 5pm. The staff are very nice and attentive. The menu had so many options to choose from, it was hard not to order everything haha. My cousin and I shared the chicken karaage curry, spam and truffle egg onigiri, uni and beef with seaweed, pork belly, and uni egg roll sushi. All of the food was amazing! My faves were definitely the pork belly because it comes with this buttery mashed potato. And the chicken karaage was a huge portion. It was so sweet and kind that the staff here remembered it was my cousins birthday (I noted it when I made the reservation). They surprised her with a free matcha dessert and candle. They also took a photo of us using a polaroid camera! I highly recommend coming here!

TAKENAKA Uni Bar-Gastown’s Hidden Gem for Uni lovers! If you’re a true uni fan, this spot in Gastown is a must-visit! Takenaka Uni Bar takes Japanese dining to another level — every dish feels like a creative masterpiece. Their menu is unlike anything I’ve seen before, full of unexpected flavour combinations and stunning presentation. A few of my absolute favourites: 🍣 Uni Wagyu Nigiri – melt-in-your-mouth perfection, the ultimate surf-and-turf bite. 🥚 Uni Chawanmushi – silky smooth egg custard infused with rich uni flavour. 🥓 Pork Belly – tender, perfectly glazed, and full of umami. 🍵 Matcha Panna Cotta – the best way to end the meal — creamy, earthy, and just sweet enough. Beyond the food, the little touches make the experience unforgettable. If you’re celebrating a birthday, the staff surprise you with a Polaroid photo to take home — such a thoughtful and personal touch that captures the moment perfectly. Authentic, elegant, and full of personality — Takenaka Uni Bar is easily one of the most unique Japanese restaurants in Vancouver. Highly recommended!

This was one of the most memorable meals we had in Vancouver- we had the uni tasting menu and so much unique and uni-licious food. Definitely preferred the Japanese uni, but both were quite tasty the day we visited. Everytime we thought we had finished our courses, another dish arrived. So much food, and the dessert was also an extra special treat.

Delicious, fresh seafood and huge variety of menu options, it's almost overwhelming! There's something for everyone. Loved the range of uni dishes, wish they had one page to consolidate them all for easier ordering since it's the focus of the restaurant. Friendly staff but very long wait to order, for food to arrive, and for the bill to come.

We went for a big blowout lunch on the weekend. The food was quite good. We ordered a lot of dishes over 2 hours, and I didn't remember to take all the photos. We splurged for the Japanese uni selection in every dish except one, and honestly, unless you are having it in its own, it is not worth the money if it is just another element in the dish. This is because the amount you get is so small, the flavour is lost with everything else in the dish. So yeah, if you want to splurge, do it for something where the uni is the entire point of the dish, so you can actually taste it. The seasonal/local selection is no slouch, so go for it! We also had their cocktails and they were excellent. The service was very friendly and we had a great time.

I really enjoy coming here! This is my 3rd time to this Takenaka location, but probably 6th or 7th time to all Takenakas (including their original location near Clark Drive). All the food is always so good when I come! This time, with 3 other friends, we tried their viral MEGA Curry set. This was supposed to feed 3 portions, and it gave us enough for 4! We also ordered the dry pork ribs with yuzu dipping sauce as an appetizer which was very delicious too. Takenaka's curry was an excellent blend of sweet and savoury. There was a lot of depth in the sauce, and it went together well with all the deep fried items. My favourites were the pork katsu, hamburg, and chicken karaage. The salad was also bright and tasty! Will definitely be back!

If you love uni, you must come to Takenaka Uni Bar! My wife took me here for my birthday, and there was not a single bite that I didn't love. We opted to order the Uni Comparison Course. It was $195 for 2ppl and it comes with cocktails. It's a really good deal for what you get. We also added uni toast and it came with a generous portion of uni and ikura on top. Topped on toasted bread, this bite was absolute heaven. The course started with a matcha uni noodles. It was chilled and very refreshing. All the sashimi and oysters tasted super fresh and great quality. The sushi rice in the egg roll was nicely seasoned. The chawanmushi was very soft, custardy, and sweet with loads of seafood. The lobster tail was meaty and tender. The only thing we couldn't finish was the fries. We definitely left very full. The last course before dessert was the star of the show. It was a bowl of rice topped with different types of uni, with a cured egg and lots of ikura. This bowl in Japan alone would probably cost $40-50 USD. Highly recommend. I will definitely be back.

I loved my dining experience here so much - the food was amazing and the service was great as well. Takenaka Uni Bar is located in Gastown, it's such a nice area to walk around before or after your meal! We ordered the Uni Comparison Mini Bowl Teishoku and the Bluefin Toro and Uni Bowl Teishoku. The uni here is sooo delicious, it was definitely the standout. We ordered the bowls Teishoku because of all the offerings it came with! We got 6pc sashimi, soba, salad, miso soup, wasabi cucumbers, and 2pc tamago with the teishoku set. Everything was so tasty and I was stuffed after finishing the whole meal. The Teishoku set was worth it for the added $25 imo because of the variety of other things it came with. I wish we got to try the Uni Comparison Course to share between us two - I'll definitely get that next time! Must try spot especially for their uni - so buttery and melts in your mouth!!

Saw this restaurant from one of the sister restaurant in Toyokan Plaza. We love Toyokan Bowl, so we want to try their other restaurant. Reservation: via opentable Parking: pay street parking 10am-6pm $4.50 per hr, 6pm-10pm $4 per hr Restaurant: men and women restrooms Wow, so many different choice of food. Anything you can think of. We ordered all small appetizers or ala carte: Beef tongue - chewy Japanese uni matcha soba - so refreshing Lobster and chips or fries- love it Hamburger steak - nice Negitoro bomb - ok Uni comparison bowl - good Grilled black cod - a bit too oily Orion beer Yuzu orange lemonade- too sweet Overall food is good. Service is great.

My friend recommended me this place and I absolutely loved it! We came at around 9pm, and this place had a relaxing vibe. I wished I had more capacity to try more of their items since many things looked interesting! I tried their seasonal uni matcha soba, japan uni chawanmushi! I loved both of these items! You can definitely taste the difference between the seasonal uni and the japan uni, but I personally think the seasonal uni was good enough. The uni matcha soba was such an interesting concept and it was very refreshing! The uni chawanmushi was smooth and the umami was great and comforting! My friend also got the lobster ramen, which had a rich broth and said it was filling and delicious! Definitely need to revisit when I'm in the area again!!

Overall, the food was really tasty and the service was good, but I don't think the set menu that we ordered is worth its price of $42 since it was mainly composed of ingredients that felt like they found whatever they had in their pantry and put it together. I would have preferred more fish, or if they would let us know there was only one fish dish, so then I would order the sashimi instead. The onigiri, on the other hand, was to die for. The uni & real king crab one was mediocre, with not much taste of uni and crab, but the spicy salmon mayo was so amazing that we ordered extras to go. Be sure to eat them fresh as the seaweed will become all soggy after. The yuzu clam ramen was pretty good, with a refreshing yuzu taste to contrast the rich broth. A bit on the saltier side. The drinks were refreshing - but be careful; the uni colado's mango foam tastes like taro. So if you're one of the few people who hates taro (aka me), then I wouldn't recommend it. Overall, it was a good experience but I would order other stuff if I come again.

lots of small plate items so you can get a variety of flavors. my favorite was the hamburg steak--so juicy!! matcha soba was very unique. it's also very cozy inside

Must try!!!! Kid friendly for those traveling with kiddos. They were so kind when we asked more napkins and forks since baby was making a mess Kids combo was so cute presented in a boat. Plenty of food to choose from if you have a picky eater. My husband and I shared the Uni comparison course. I was so happy they had mocktails since we don't drink. The yuzu orange lemonade and takenaka soda were both refreshing and delicious. Generous with the amount of uni you get! The highlights for me were the uni with oysters, uni roll, uni comparison bowl and dessert was divine. Bonus for the birthday dessert and they even took a Polaroid pic too!

Tried their lunch menu combo which comes with a choice of a ramen and a plain onigiri I chose the uni ramen and upgraded my onigiri to a spicy salmon mayo onigiri we also ordered a small order of local uni The soup base of the uni ramen was quite mild to my preference. Cant taste much of the uni. But the ramen texture was very well done to my preferred texture The onigiri was of quite a decent size given that it is part of a lunch combo. I personally prefer local uni because of the slightly sweeter taste compared to hokkaido uni. Uni was very fresh and served with both seaweed and perilla leaves which enhance the flavor is different ways It was not too busy when we went and service was very attentive too. recommend

Service was a bit slow to start - stood by the entrance for a while before being greeted and seated/having to flag down for service. I wish we had more time to do the omakase which seemed like a really good deal but we opted for a la carte. Maybe we chose the wrong dishes but the negitoro was really the highlight - flavourful and not too heavy. The fried chicken (not pictured) was so crunchy and juicy. It really is one of the more memorable fried chickens I've had but the uni mayo sauce was a bit strange. The scallop prosciutto was very salty and the flavours didn't taste very balanced. The scallops were definitely overpowered. I really enjoyed my scallop and crab bowl. That was tasty with the ikura. The other one was a bit disappointing (~$38). We preferred the seafood to be whole and not presented the way it was mixed together. The seafood was also all at the top which left a lot of rice leftover. Overall, it was an okay meal. If I come back, I would opt for the omakase instead.

This is my 2nd time here and I loved EVERYTHING. Everything from the flavours to the presentation and service was a solid 10/10. The seafood was super fresh and all their bowls are luxious with top notch toppings. 2 floors. My top 2 picks: - Japan Uni Bluefin Tuna Toro-Taku Sushi ($12/each): soo much flavour and texture jam-packed into this small bite. There are some finely diced crunchy (radish?) that goes so well with the creamy toro & uni. Kinda pricy for one piece, but I really enjoyed it. It also comes with a cute mini squeeze bottle syringe thing filled with soy sauce, but I didn't need it at all - it'd be too salty. - Yuzu Kosho Yellowtail Carpaccio ($19): I'm just a huge fan of Hamachi and always order it, so this was naturally a fave for me. The subtle yuzu sauce was so good and refreshing. Topped with crunchy aromatic garlic chips and some tobiko. Other dishes I tried: -Japan Uni and Beef Yuk-hoe ($15): Like a raw beef tartare with green onions, uni, quail egg. Mix together and eat with seaweed. Tad bit salty, but really good mix of ingredients. -Bluefin Tuna Toro Temaki Sushi ($7/ea): Seaweed hand roll - seaweed comes in a platic wrap so you have to unpackage and roll yourself. It's quite a fun tactile experience. Toro was amazing quality, but that's the only filling inside. -Coffee Float ($7.50): they use earnest ice cream! There's a lot of ice in the drink, so it dilutes the coffee quite fast. Pretty good for a light drink, but I'd pass if you want a strong coffee drink. -Spot Prawn Rice Bowl (limited): Not sure how long spot prawns are on the menu for, but this was amazing. Small spot prawns line the bowl, even under the leaf (I counted at least 30-40 prawns). Super sweet, not fishy at all. Lots of pay parking nearby ($2ish/hr) - I used PayByPhone app.

I have known Takenaka since they offer variety of take out sushi plate at shared kitchen. Their Chirashi plate was so good and not sure how many times I ordered from there. They opened own restaurant while ago, finally I had a chance to visit here. What we ordered: Chicken Karaage Uni sauce - Portion was bigger than we expected. Uni sauce was very rich and flavorful. Karaage was crispy and juicy. Deep fried oyster - Very decent Deep fried oyster. I like Uni sauce on aside. Pork cheek -This dish was great, Pork cheek was so tender, juicy and delicious. There were radish on the top which matched with fatty pork cheek. Delicious. Uni and wagyu nigiri (ingredient from Japan) - Uni was very good, Wagyu was just ok, I expected a bit more tender. Torotaku sushi onigiri - Another great dish. Torotaku was chopped toro and Daikon radish mixed together and put on the top of Sushi rice onigiri. Very unique and flavorful. Luxury Deluxe sushi bowl - This dish was just ok. I feel a bit overpriced for these ingredients. but, Uni and Ikura were tasted great. Overall, I really enjoyed visiting Takenaka restaurant. Some dishes were hit and miss, but, Their sushi plate presentation was great and some dishes were stand out. I will visit for sure and we can enjoy here both small or large group.

Visited yesterday for a lunch with coworkers and we were all already planning our next visits (plural, yes) to Takenaka not even an hour after our meal. I was eyeing down the uni + real crab meat upgrade for the onigiri but was slightly disappointed about the lack of uni taste in the filling. On the other hand, the real crab was sweet and meaty so it made up for it. To be fair, I do think Takenakana amounts to way more than their humungous rice balls. I enjoyed the sashimi dish and the oyster+veg poached in broth very much. Matcha soba might come off a bit adventurous to some with its raw egg + grated yam, which lends it a slimy texture, but I'm a big fan of the combo. Fresh fish, hunky onigiris, tasty sides, super hospitable staff. 5/5 !!! They even prepared a panna cotta dessert + candle for our little celebration and took a polaroid photo for us. Uni ramen awaits, new ramen review coming in a few weeks My last words: Mousse de Uni, I'm not sure where the uni was but that dessert was the best bite if a bite ever bit.

I came here with a friend and we both loved everything we got. My friend is vegan and our server was knowledgeable about all the ingredients in each item. In the end there were several items my friend could choose from and she got a salad and 2 onigiris. I got 2 onigiris, the uni matcha soba and a miso soup. We both got drinks as well and by the end we were happily full. The drinks were great but I did find mine to be a bit on the sweeter side. The restaurant gave us a complimentary dessert as it was a birthday celebration. This was a nice surprise. I would definitely go back to try more items from their menu. The items I did try were excellent and honestly I'd be happy reordering the same items if I had to.

We shared: 1. Uni Comparison Bowl - uni from British Columbia AND Hokkaido, ikura, Paitan Ramen - chicken and pork chashu and broth 2. Uni Matcha Soba - uni, matcha, soba, Japanese yam, quail egg with dashi 3. Uni Chawanmushi - steamed egg custard, uni, ikura, shiso 4. Negitoro Bomb - chopped tuna, natto, okura, quail egg, takowasa, garlic chips, takuan, Japanese yam Starting with uni matcha soba and Negitoro Bomb. I really liked the flavor and texture of the whole soba dish. Flavor of Negitoro Bomb was complex and good but I personally couldn't enjoy the sliminess. Chawanmushi always comes in a small cup but you want a bigger cup of this comforting dish. I loved my uni comparison bowl and my friend his paitan Ramen. Service was good. Interior design is beautiful.

I went here for the uni bar. Was not disappointed. 5 course meal with mostly uni. Onigiri, soba, udon, sashimi and salad. Everything was fresh and high quality. A unique experience. The service and ambiance were great. Our table was kind of sticky, didn't like that so much otherwise everything was good. Would recommend!

We were blown away by this restaurant during our trip to Vancouver. Customer service is excellent and we got the omakase course and was so full even before the course ended ! Its such a good deal for 2 ppl and you will actually leave full! My fiance is obsessed with uni so.. he couldnt stop raving abt this spot. It is located in a shady area so just keep ur eyes peeled of your surroundings and you should be good !

Food was unlike any other Japanese restaurant! Food and service were fantastic. I made reservations for 6:15pm on a Saturday but the restaurant was able to accommodate my party arriving early at 5:15pm. The host warned us the kitchen is really busy and food may be a longer wait than usual, but the wait was not long at all! I would highly recommend the Onigiri Obanzi Set and Uni and Beef Yuk-hoe!

Uni bar did not disappoint. All the uni was fresh, wagyu was amazing and the drinks were awesome. Great spot to meet up with friends, have some drinks and eat some great food.

There's nothing to not love about Takenaka - the East Georgia location or the Powell Street one. Wonderful option to grab and go the onigiris when in the gastown area - cheap, cheerful, fresh AND delicious rice with the perfect chew. I've yet to try their uni menu for a seated dining experience and will have to report back!

Staying near Gastown, we decided to check out Takenaka Uni Bar and went with the tasting menu. Way too many tempting options to choose from otherwise. $168 CAD (~$125 USD) for two got us six uni-centric courses, and the cold noodles stole the show. The server was super sweet, though it took a bit to get water and place orders. We definitely preferred the Japanese uni (it was more flavorful). Cozy spot, fun tasting menu. Service: 8/10 Seating: 9/10 Food: 8/10 Drinks: 5/10

The food here is fantastic and the service is great. It's really cozy and warm when you enter. I ordered a LOT of stuff. The quail egg small bite is really nice and easy on the palette. Cant remember the full name, but it was hotate something (appetizer) basically like a scallop carpaccio, this was really good and super refreshing and light. Scallop was very fresh and clean flavor. I had a side of miso soup as well and that was a nice savory prep to the Uni Chawanmushi, which was really silky/smooth and such a buttery umami flavor. The sashimi platter was fantastic, everything was super fresh. Oysters were divine and the uni looked and tasted perfect. 10/10 would 1000% go back again. I celebrated my birthday (late) here and they even took our photo with a polaroid camera. Shoutout to all our servers and the chef, what a meal/experience.

When we visit BC, we want something extraordinary (aka indulging dining experience). Takenaka is an establishment who delivers the great dining experience well beyond our expectations. We came here to celebrate son's 19th birthday. He was not a huge fan of uni (sea urchin) until we tried uni sashimi here. Fresh uni's sweet yet in-depth flavor... I regret we did not order a large one instead of a small plate! We ordered some other small plates such as hotate prosciutto carpaccio, Japanese omelet (with yuzu, daikon, and ikura), beef and uni nigiri, and uni and ikura temaki, along with well-crafted cocktails. We almost skip "shi-me" (closing dish - us Japanese often eat noodle or rice dish before call it a day), but decided to go with Yuzu clam ramen - it was astoundingly delicious! Seafood-salt base soup was very comforting. I was all impressed with this place - no dish or drink disappointing us. Staff was also excellent - they all seem very enthusiastic and are friendly, but not overly attentive. Since we returned to Seattle, I have been spreading the word about this place - this is one of the must-try restaurants when you are in Vancouver. My son is already asking me when we are going back (lol) - soon, I hope!

Probably one of the only spots in town to have uni incorporated into most dishes. You have an option to get Hokkaido Uni or BC Uni. Both in my opinion were good. They have a ton of options to satisfy your uni craving including the UNI ramen. ( I recommend it ) The service was great and the restaurant had an intimate ambiance to it. Plenty of parkades and street parking if you get lucky. It's worth a visit!

We scored a last minute reservation on a Tue for lunch. It was a about a 20 mins walk from the Robson area thru Gastown to get here. The vibe here is casual, modern, and warm. Service was equally warm and friendly. For the two of us, we shared a lobster uni ramen lunch set that came with a side salad and onigiri, which we opted for the spam & egg upgrade. We also ordered the hotate sashimi, and the waygu uni sushi, which was recommended to us by our waitress; she seeme particularly passionate about the waygu uni sushi, so even though it's on the pricey sice (CAD$17 at time of writing of this review), we had to get it. And she was right! The waygu uni was delicious! ....well worth what we paid. The lobster uni ramen was very good as well; note that the lobster meet is cooked tempura-style and placed via a skewers on top of the ramen, similar to how shrimp tempura might be placed on top of a bowl of noodles. The amount of food we ordered was just right for the two of us. We enjoyed this delightful meal!

We had an immaculate experience here from start to finish. The ambiance was very cozy with the lighting and the service was wonderful the entire time. For a party of three, we ordered the Takenaka Luxury Seafood Platter in the small size, Uni Toast for each of us, Japanese Curry Poutine, and Uni Wagyu Nigiri. I must say that the Uni Wagyu Nigiri was so delicious that we had to order seconds for all three of us. It just melted in your mouth....The Japanese Curry Poutine was also pretty good as well! As for the cocktails, I enjoyed the Uni Colada. The flavor was not too strong, and it was pretty enjoyable. I definitely tasted more mango in the foam than uni. The Takenaka Mojito was actually good too. However, I think that the house made Lychee Sake is a must try! Parking in Gastown can be a bit difficult, so we ended up parking in a parking structure that was a few minutes walking distance.

Amazing place with a HUGE menu and great service. Great atmosphere as well - a multi level kind of structure. They specialize in Uni and onigiri but they have lots of teishoku, sashimi, curries, some ramen, and lots of izakaya like items. The menu is literally multiple pages! It's not a sushi or sushi roll place though. The teishoku set I had was fantastic. The sashimi was great, really fresh and I loved the roe added to each piece. Loved the sockeye salmon too. The Uni soba was really well done - great presentation, the flavours blend together silky smooth. The other small dishes were on point too. Miso soup - most people don't care about the miso soup but the one they have here is fantastic. It's hearty and has daikons in it. It's above average. I also loved the onigiri. Very well done. Tried my wife's ramen. The soup flavour js rich and fantastic. I'm definitely coming back!!

It's the first uni bar in Vancouver. This location is upscale. The food tasted fresh & delicious. Loved the presentation. Great for date nights. I think it's a decent place to go for special occasions but not everyday as the price adds up. -Omakase set for 2 $168: 2 drinks, fresh sashimi platter, 3 chef selected appetizers, deluxe seafood bowl, miso soup & dessert -Uni Chawanmushi $12 -Uni Matcha Soba $6 -Lobster & Chips $28 -Lobster Uni Ramen $38 -DIY BBQ Wagyu Skirt $21 -Matcha Panna Cotta $8

Best sashimi and oysters that have ever touched my tummy. I highly recommended coming here when you are in the mood for a good authentic Japanese restaurant. There is a wide selection of sushi, ramen, and much more for when you are feeling in or out of the sea. It is yummy for my tummy...

My favourite restaurant in Vancouver for a good reason, delicious food and lovely customer service. Their japanese lunch set is my go to order as it comes with a choice of onigiri, fresh sashimi, miso soup, salad, matcha soba noodles with uni & chefs feature dish. Their ambiance of the uni bar is dimly lit & perfect for a date! The ramen broth was creamy and delicious, definitely well made.

(Updating review to add pics since the review somehow took them off) the presentation of the dishes were neat

Everything about this place is spot on. Love that you can choose between local or imported uni--both are incredibly fresh and delicious. Great service and a nice, relaxing ambiance make it a fantastic dining experience.

Food: very good introduction to people who are looking to get into Uni/ sea urchins. Style of cuisine is mainly traditional Japanese izakaya, recommend to go with the imported Uni, rather than local, you will truly understand the craze over that delicacy Furthermore, the plating for the food is magnificent, very creative and photogenic Service: friendly staff, very informative and patient in introducing the food, it's either under staffed or because of the layout, some parts of the room might be overlooked, but take your time, enjoy the food, pair it with some beverage or a nice conversation Ambiance: interior design gives off a homey vibe, so very inviting for locals, breath of fresh air for people visiting to have a traditional environment with modern take on Japanese cuisines

A day trip from Seattle to Vancouver lead us to this cute little place. Server was very friendly and helpful explaining the menu. We ordered the omakase set for 2 and a couple more items since we have 3 people. The food was good overall but we enjoyed the sashimi and uni more. Would have love to try the lunch combo set next time.

We loved everything about our meal from service being friendly and listening to the ambiance of Japanese being spoken by staff. We ordered sashimi, onigiri, hand rolls and more. The food tasted great.

Food, service, and ambience were all amazing. I'd like to highlight the service especially. I had left the restaurant without realizing I had dropped my string bracelet on the ground. Our wonderful waiter chased me down two blocks to return my bracelet. I'll definitely be coming back next time I'm in Vancouver! Pictured is the small seafood platter.

I tired their lunch menu, Daily Special + Onigiri Combo. They gave me two options for today's dish - deep fried something (I don't remember much) or sashimi. I went with sashimi obvs! And you can choose the filling for the onigiri if you like. I had natto filling. Everything was well presented and tasted delicious! Miso soup refill is free! My server lady explained about the menu very well in a friendly manner. I highly recommend this place for an authentic Japanese lunch or brunch and definitely come back again!

Authentic Japanese food in Vancouver here's everything you need to know: This spot is actually a specialized uni bar that incorporates uni in such unique ways like in cocktails We tried a couple of their lunch sets, and the takeaway is: really amazing bang for your buck! What we ordered: Ramen + Onigiri Combo (yuzu clam ramen, uni onigiri, salad) Daily Special + Onigiri Combo (sashimi, spicy salmon onigiri, uni matcha soba, tamago roll, miso soup, salad) Kids Combo Uni Colada Kaminari This restaurant has the FRESHEST, melt-in-your-mouth sashimi I've ever had. They top the sashimi with a wasabi flavoured masago situation that aIters your brain chemistry The staff is so friendly, and the vibes really transport you to Japan. You would never guess but they have a hidden room for private parties of up to 30 people! I always can't wait until I get the chance to visit again They also run a more casual onigiri cafe Takenaka Uni Bar 52 Powell St Onigiri Cafe 1370 E Georgia St I would make reservations because this spot fills . . . . . If cafés, cocktails, and fun dates are your thing, follow me and I'll show you the best spots around Vancouver! Follow me at @yvrcafescene on instagram

life core memory! spent an early bday here with family and the service, food was INCREDIBLE! ambience is super cozy and warm toned. waitress was super sweet and patient with us, and took a polaroid for us at the end of the meal with a cute bday dessert. will be back!

4.3 stars, the new Uni Bar Restaurant in Gastown! Almost everything on the menu contains Uni (Sea Urchin). Their main menu from Canada and a separate menu for Uni from Japan . We tried 2 pieces of the Wagyu with Japan Uni $32, was delicious, melted instantly. The sashimi luxury platter with oysters were very fresh, small $65. Little Uni Toast $26/ for 2, were slightly crispy with seafood and topped with Uni. Chicken livers $8 were just alright. Even the chicken Karrage $15 featured a creamy Uni sauce. Japanese curry poutine $13 was a popular hit for the kids, as well as salmon mayo onigiri $10 for 2 we got. Uni chawamushi $12 was the small steamed egg topped with tobiko and Uni, perfect balance, not overly sweet or salty, and was not overcooked. We also got Omakase aburi sushi, which had 8 pieces $29, variety of fish. Pork and chicken ramen $16, creamy and not too salty. Although the egg was slightly overcooked. The Uni and Seafood Chirashi Bowl was a decent size too, $35. Service was wonderful, our total for family of 4 was $280 ish after tax. We definitely ordered a lot for 4 people, but ate almost everything. We'll be back. However, it's not located in the best spot, as there are bums and trash all around, right next to Gastown. Be careful of parking too, we paid for parking but still got a parking ticket due to some restricted spots. We saw tow trucks towing cars away too.

Restaurant is cozy and I would recommend reserving. We got there right as they opened with our reservation and all the tables filled up fast. Ones that were not taken had a "reserved" signs on them. The seafood was super fresh and definitely their uni was much better than any of the others we have tried before. Most people order the seafood platter and the seafood bowl along with several other dishes. I also enjoyed their highball and the takenaka soda mocktail. I had never been to the onigiri location so I ordered few to try. It was good but I probably would not go to the other location to get some more. I just wish it wasn't in the area it is, pretty hard to find parking if you have to drive.

first time here and had an amazing experience! we came for their omakase course and it was worth every dollar. you get two drinks--we chose lychee sake and yuzu orange lemonade. i normally don't like sake but i enjoyed theirs and would get it again. the fresh sashimi platter was so fresh--i was blown away. the service was great--our servicer consistently checked on us and food came out at a good pace.

Wow is all I can say for this place. I was here with a couple of friends for quick little bites before heading out to a night of shenanigans, and tbh, they really met quite a lot of expectation. I did a reservation online for 6 friends, and they were extremely accommodating and the staff were friendly when we arrived. My friends and I instantly ordered a bunch of drinks to start off the night with our light bites. And as we go over their special menu, everything looked like the perfect tapa style of food. Because it is Takenaka, everything was extremely seafood forward. And we lived in BC, it was such a privilege to have these types of items on the menu. I of course, got something uni related, but only wanted something small and light, so I order a simple Uni Tekmaki, which is an Uni Handroll, but in the Takenaka style. It was literally a 2 bite type of hand roll, and it came with a small injector of soy sauce. If you know me, I don't use much soy sauce, as I usually let the raw seafood do the talking on its own. I took the first bite with the biggest size of the uni and yum. It was to be honest good enough for a small bite I needed for the rest of the night as I already ate before going to Takenaka. Will be coming back with another group of friends, and checking out their lunch menu as it is different from their dinner!

Found this restaurant on IG and drove from Seattle to try their uni! We got few different food from the menu: - Uni Comparison Bowl - Uni temaki - Uni ramen - Spicy salmon onigiri - Spicy tuna onigiri - Spam onigiri Absolutely loved the uni dishes! Uni was so fresh and delicious I wish I ordered more of that. Uni ramen was creamy and a bit sweet. My husband really liked the spicy salmon onigiri! We are definitely coming back soon for more uni

Everything here was amazing! We had the Uni Tekmaki, Uni soba appetizer, yellowtail hamachi, and sushi nigiri set. I would highly recommend all of these items. My son had the kids set which was made up of pork belly, onigiri, egg omelette, karaage, fried shrimp, miso soup, a calico drink, and a small chocolate treat. It came in a nice decorative boat which presented everything beautifully. I had a wonderful meal and would definitely come back.

This place was amazing, everything we ordered was really fresh and came with really pleasant presentation! This is the first place we want to come back to on our next visit to Vancouver

Delicious ramen! Chicken Karaage was amazing. You wouldn't expect such amazing cuisine at this place. Need to stop in for food. Service was exceptional too!