Bistro Sakana

4.8

482 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Japanese

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2 people

26 Dec 2024

21:30

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for business meals
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

Bistro Sakana is located in Vancouver, British Columbia and offers a range of both traditional and fusion Japanese food that are innovative.

Bistro Sakana also offers Vancouver's largest list of premium sake. In addition to a well rounded list of VQA British Columbia Wine, killer cocktails, with plenty of beer and spirits.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(604) 633-1280
Website
http://www.bistrosakana.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Yama
Private party facilities
Patio area can be rented separately from main dining area. Restaurant can be bought out in its entirety (maximum 70 guests)

Location
1123 Mainland St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5P2
Area
Yaletown
Cross Street
Helmecken St.
Parking details
Canada Line - Yaletown Station
Entertainment
Modern JazzJapanese CinemaOpen Sushi Bar
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

Chef Menu Omakase
CA$199.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Omakase meaning your meal is in the hands of the chef based on freshest ingredients and the inspiration of the chef. This meal offers a wide range and high variety of flavours, using exotic ingredients beyond our normal signature dishes with endless elements of surprise for a delightful memorable experience. Please advise of any allergies beforehand. Cancellation Policy: Minimum of 24 hours or full charges will be applied even on same day reservations.
Chef Omakase Premium
CA$249.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Omakase meaning your meal is in the hands of the chef based on freshest ingredients and the inspiration of the chef. This meal offers a wide range and high variety of flavours, using exotic ingredients beyond our normal signature dishes with endless elements of surprise for a delightful memorable experience. Please advise of any allergies beforehand. Cancellation Policy: Minimum of 24 hours or full charges will be applied even on same day reservations.

Popular dishes

Spider Roll
Soft shell crab tempura, tobiko, avocado, and cucumber served with wasabi mayo
Caterpillar Roll**
Freshly cooked dungeness crab, smoked salmon, and cucumber, wrapped with fresh avocado
Capresé Roll
Hotaté scallops, fresh shiso-basil pesto, fresh tomato and bocconcini mozzarella. Lightly sauteéd and plated with an extra virgin olive oil & an aged modena balsamic reduction rim
Mango Roll**
Mango, tuna, sockeye salmon, and avocado
Prosciutto Roll
Fresh mango & okanagan goat cheese rolled in sushi rice and wrapped in premium parma Italian prosciutto. Drizzled with sweet unagi sauce and garnished with our fresh basil-shiso pesto
Real Crab California Roll
Freshly cooked dungeness crab, avocado, cucumber

Spicy Rolls

Spicy Tuna Roll**
Tuna, cucumber, avocado, and our spicy sauce

Crispy Rolls

Crispy Tuna & Salmon Roll**
Tuna, wild sockeye salmon, imitation crab cake, avocado, and mayo, rolled in crispy tempura batter crumbs
Crispy Dungeness Crab Roll**
Freshly cooked local dungeness crab, avocado, & cucumber

Just Normal Rolls

Tuna Roll**
Albacore tuna
Sockeye Roll**
Wild sockeye salmon
Negitoro Roll**
Fatty tuna and chopped green onion
Salmon & Avocado Roll
Fresh Sockeye salmon & avocado
B.C. Skin Roll**
b.b.q. wild sockeye skin, tobiko and cucumber
Dynamite Roll**
Prawn Tempura, tobiko, avocado
Unagi Roll
b.b.q. freshwater eel, avocado, and cucumber
Chopped Scallop Roll**
Chopped Hokkaido scallop, tobiko, cucumber and mayo

Vegetarian Rolls

Yam Tempura Roll
Yam tempura
Cucumber Roll**
Cucumber
Avocado Roll**
Avocado
Veggie Roll
Avocado, cucumber, tomato, red pepper and yellow pepper

What 482 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Vancouver / British Columbia
Good for business meals
Vancouver / British Columbia
Innovative
Vancouver / British Columbia
Neighbourhood gem
Vancouver / British Columbia
Great for outdoor dining
Vancouver / British Columbia
Good for special occasions
Vancouver / British Columbia
Lively
Vancouver
Good for business meals
Vancouver
Child-friendly
Vancouver
Innovative
Vancouver
Gluten-free-friendly
Vancouver
Neighbourhood gem
Vancouver
Great for outdoor dining
Vancouver
Good for special occasions
Vancouver
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bistro Sakana in Vancouver offers "exceptional Japanese food" with "friendly, unpretentious service." Known for its "top notch sushi" and "great happy hour," the restaurant creates an intimate dining experience. Highlights include the omakase sashimi and blue fin trio. A "must" for sushi lovers, offering "excellent value" in Yaletown.

482 Reviews

S
Stanley
VIP
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always a great time. Great food and friendly staff.
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Mark
Vancouver
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It has been awhile but I have been dining at this establishment for years and the food quality and service never disappoints. Cocktails are exceptional with a large sake menu. It a hidden gem in yaletown and absolutely quite fabulous. The only negativity is discomforting is the owner/sushi chef makes fabulous food but probably needs to chill. Seems temperamental which can be slightly uncomforting for others to witness. Points lost on that part of the ambiance. But Overall a job well done.
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Adam
VIP
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing sushi and sashimi at unbelievably low prices. Wagyu and uni even. Highly recommend.
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Elyse
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and great ambiance. Would go sometime again.
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Ken
VIP
Vancouver
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bistro Sakana is the number one real authentic Japan sushi restaurant in Yaletown. Chef Yama makes the best and delicious sushi. Anyone come by Yaletown should try it out.
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Clark
Vancouver
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The absolutely best place for sushi in Vancouver. The food is always excellent quality and the staff are so polite and attentive that I wouldn’t go anywhere else. We ordered a mix of items from rolls to gyoza to nigiri to tempura, all of which were well presented, good portions and very tasty. Excellent value for money. Keep up the great work guys!!
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Stephen
VIP
Palm Springs
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Happy Hour between 5:00-6:00 p.m is not to be missed!
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Steven
Seattle
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on 21 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Simply outstanding! Some of the best sushi we’ve ever had. Unbelievably tender, rich tuna (try the bluefin trio). The smoked duck breast was sous vide to perfection, and the wagyu with fried garlic chips was amazing. We will be back!
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Ally
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 20 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I come here specifically for their miso cod aburi and wow it’s amazing. Definitely on the pricier side for sushi if you want something quick but the food here is great and staff are excellent ❤️
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Megan
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best kept secret in Yaletown! We love the food and great service. Highly recommend!
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FAQs

Bistro Sakana does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats. Bistro Sakana also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 633-1280.

Bistro Sakana is rated 4.8 stars by 482 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

26 Dec 2024

21:30

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1123 Mainland St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5P2

Additional information

Cross Street
Helmecken St.
Area
Yaletown
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Canada Line - Yaletown Station
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Yama
Entertainment
Modern JazzJapanese CinemaOpen Sushi Bar
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.bistrosakana.com/
Phone number
(604) 633-1280
Private party facilities
Patio area can be rented separately from main dining area. Restaurant can be bought out in its entirety (maximum 70 guests)

Bistro Sakana

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Chef Menu Omakase

Chef Omakase Premium

Hamachi Sashimi

Sushi Combo

Japanese Wagyu

Specialty Rolls

Spider Roll

Caterpillar Roll**

Capresé Roll

Mango Roll**

Prosciutto Roll

Real Crab California Roll

Spicy Rolls

Spicy Tuna Roll**

Crispy Rolls

Crispy Tuna & Salmon Roll**

Crispy Dungeness Crab Roll**

Just Normal Rolls

Tuna Roll**

Sockeye Roll**

Negitoro Roll**

Salmon & Avocado Roll

B.C. Skin Roll**

Dynamite Roll**

Unagi Roll

Chopped Scallop Roll**

Vegetarian Rolls

Yam Tempura Roll

Cucumber Roll**

Avocado Roll**

Veggie Roll

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Bistro Sakana offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Bistro Sakana restaurant rated?

Is Bistro Sakana currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information