Top Best Japanese Restaurants in Port Moody

"The lowdown: Legendary Tojo’s may have celebrated its 30th anniversary last year, but its energetic mastermind, Hidekazu Tojo, still presides over the sushi bar, personally greeting guests while decked out in his trademark hachimaki headband. Celeb sightings with a side of sashimi are common; past guests have included Justin Timberlake, Kate Middleton and Prince William, among others. (Tojo-san has all the photos saved in a special binder to prove it)."

"One of Vancouver’s authentic Japanese sushi restaurants, Tojo provides quality with great service. The dishes are a little on the smaller side with a higher price point, but the flavor, quality, and experience are worth it. The food is inspired by traditional Japanese fine dining influences."

"A post shared by Tojo’s Restaurant (@tojos_restaurant) on Jun 9, 2018 at 8:51pm PDT. Tojo’s Restaurant is a locally and internationally recognized spot. This restaurant is known for creating top-notch Japanese food served beautifully using fresh and seasonal ingredients."

"A post shared by Sylvia (@sylviatuason) on Oct 1, 2018 at 10:26pm PDT. This celebrated Yaletown sushi restaurant offers incredible eats and a delightful hidden patio to match. It’s intimate and surrounded by a beautiful garden – you instantly forget which neighbourhood you’re relaxing in once you sit here for a while."

"The (long) weekend is calling and so is our Premium Zen lunch set. Featuring a selection of six seasonal kobachi dishes... Minami Restaurant is located in Yaletown, a vibrant neighborhood in Vancouver."

"A post shared by Jason | Noms Mag (@yehitsfoodtime) on Feb 4, 2018 at 11:03pm PST. For a more casual scene, dine with Chef Yuji Nagaya at this small restaurant that seats around 20 people. The hole-in-the-wall place eschews fancy décor but still celebrates high-quality ingredients you’d expect from an authentic Japanese restaurant in Vancouver."

"A post shared by Jason | Noms Mag (@yehitsfoodtime) on Feb 4, 2018 at 11:03pm PST. For having a bit of some more traditional Japanese seafood delicacies, check-in at Sushi by Yuji. It’s a warm place with a relaxing, laid-back atmosphere and expansive menu options."

"A post shared by Nicole • Food & Adventure (@foodiecole) on Dec 18, 2019 at 10:01pm PST. Another hidden gem for sushi in Vancouver, this time tucked into Kingsway. Sushi by Yuji offers patrons sweet uni and some amazing nigiri for both lunch and dinner."

"If you can’t be bothered with cooking, but still want a delicious home-style meal, then either pop over to Dosanko, or order yourself a wonderful Japanese dinner. For the finest in mouth-watering Yoshuku food, this place really is it!. The servings are generous, the food is flavorful, and the prices are seriously pocket-friendly."

"Dosanko specializes in yoshoku cuisine, which is essentially the Japanese equivalent to down-home country cooking in Canada. Except like 10 times better. In fact, we included their omurice dish in our guide to the best comfort food for fall."

"Guu is the izakaya pioneer with the Japanese spirit in Canada. Started serving locals in Vancouver, they have reached five locations in Vancouver. Other than serving authentic izakaya food/drink, their warm and energetic loud greeting to patrons is"

"This is our sleeper pick, so don’t make us regret telling you about it. Hachibei sits in the sleepy area of Mount Pleasant, churning classic dishes day in and day out. Their tonkatsu meal is absolutely fire, as is whatever fish they’re putting on the grill that day."

"You probably wouldn't think to visit Kerrisdale for authentic sushi but once you know about it, you will keep coming back. This little family-owned restaurant offers a large variety of fresh seafood as well as some other Japanese restaurant staples and it's likely the most affordable place to go to when you are craving the Real Deal. They are currently open for take-out only and there's a bit of a wait for the orders, but trust us when we say this- it's worth it!"

"Kerrisdale’s sushi gem covers all the classics, and their more inventive additions are appetizing and authentic (no deep-fried, cream cheese-stuffed California rolls here). Try the triple salmon roll—with B.C.’s star fish both raw and smoked, plus roe for good measure, and the ume mirugai for a taste of geoduck with tangy plum paste. Pressed (battera) sushi and grilled dishes (like the tuna collar) also shine."

"A post shared by N✌🏻 (@eatingspaces) on Oct 29, 2019 at 11:28am PDT. This Kerrisdale sushi spot offers affordable sushi and sashimi in a cozy atmosphere. Described often as a hidden gem in Vancouver, Ajisai has some delicious — and Insta-worthy — dishes such as a quail egg-topped roll."

"This joint has been around since 1983 so it has to be decent. You might know this place by the terrifying chef statue outside. Well, now you don’t have to eat pizza in fear because Did’s will deliver to you."

"This recently-opened grab and go café and bakery in the Telus Garden building churns out a variety of sweet and savoury goods, but be sure to drop by for their delicious cookies (all priced at $2.50). Nosh offers house-made Macadamia Nut, Chocolate Chip, Double Chocolate, and Oatmeal and Raisin cookies. Nosh’s cookies are sizable and boast a soft centre."

"A post shared by Hilda (@hildatalks) on Jan 18, 2017 at 5:04pm PST. There are healthy options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Nosh on West Georgia Street. Try Nosh’s signature breakfast wraps, quiche, sushi wraps, salads, and soups for a quick and filling meal or opt to customize your salad at their build-your-own bar."

"The Deep-Fried Prawn Spring Rolls at Prince Seafood are glorious and definitely deserving of their royal status. In fact, their entire menu is fit for a queen with delicacies like Abalone, Sea Cucumber, and Bird’s Nest Soup. Address: 2881 Grandview Highway, VancouverPhone: 604-430-6808"

"A great stopping point in False Creek between Olympic Village and Granville Island, this is a place to take in the marine and mountain views while dodging dogs. Although the playground spaces are undergoing a renovation, the sea wall here is much improved with separate bike and pedestrian paths. Few people walk the small forested trail area farther away from the water and an oft-overlooked highlight is the lagoon, a great locale for watching and photographing herons, Canada geese and ducks."

"Located on the False Creek waterfront with views to downtown Vancouver and the North Shore Mountains, the 17.6-acre Charleson Park bridges the gap between an urban environment (you’re looking north at a forest of high-rise towers) and a calculatedly placid setting. The meandering paths next to the lagoon are a stress-reducing stroll. Take the upper pathway toward a grove and you’ll eventually come across a waterfall; a small treasure, but worth it."

"Charleson Park in False Creek has stunning views of the downtown Vancouver skyline as a background to its family-friendly park (and nearby off-leash dog park) — which will certainly put a smile on any face. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Susana BC (@starsandink)"

"Not to be confused with nearby Renfrew Community Park, this serene sliver of a park makes the most of Still Creek and its corresponding ravine. On the north side of East 29th Avenue is a newly fenced off-leash dog park but the main draw attraction is the shaded walkway hugging the creek. On the south side of 29th, a newly built stairway leads down to another stretch of the creek and a short boardwalk."

"One of the best parks in Vancouver for dogs and kids is John Hendry Park, locally referred to as Trout Lake, in East Van, just south of Commercial Drive and within walking distance of the Commercial SkyTrain Station. Situated around Trout Lake, the park includes trails for walking/biking/pushing strollers around the lake, an off-leash dog park on the north side, and a sandy beach and playground on the south side. Plus it has lovely views of the northern mountains."

"If you ask for directions to John Hendry Park, you’ll get blank stares—it’s known to locals as "Trout Lake Park" after the body of water that's its centerpiece and focal point of this 67-acre former peat bog. The lake has a lovely freshwater beach; swimming is allowed, and from May to September there are lifeguards on duty. In winter, if the lake freezes solid enough to skate on—this has happened once in the past 20 years—it doubles as an outdoor rink."

"Home to a robust farmers’ market on Saturdays, a small lake for swimming on one end and canine shenanigans on the other, tennis courts, a still-closed indoor ice rink and activity center, it’s got a healthy tie-dye/kilt/pierced body parts quotient and the air is often freshly scented with BC bud. People-watch and get ideas for your next—or first—tattoo, even if it’s a temporary decal."

"This gem, tucked behind the PNE/Playland grounds offers plenty to do even as the roller coasters within view remain silent. It’s got four beach volleyball courts, a soccer field with a surrounding track, ping pong tables, a parkour course, a bike skills area, an accessible playground, perimeter biking and walking paths and a skateboard hangout. Something for everyone."