Oku Izakaya

4.8

55 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Japanese

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Charming

Indulge in OKU IZAKAYA's Japanese culinary symphony, from exquisite sushi to avant-garde creations. Our menu weaves tradition and innovation with delights like sashimi paired with artisanal cheeses and kelp-adorned meats. Experience classics with a twist – from seductive thick-cut braised pork to boldly spiced karaage and smoky silver cod.

At OKU IZAKAYA, discover a vibrant tapestry of Japanese flavors, where culinary traditions meet avant-garde creations. Delight in fresh sashimi and innovative hand-rolled sushi tacos, awakening your taste buds to a flavorful journey. Join us, celebrate the harmonious blend of tastes, and embark on an extraordinary adventure in Japanese gastronomy. Welcome to OKU IZAKAYA.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Japanese, Asian, Izakaya
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 am–1:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 am–2:00 am
Phone number
(604) 428-6557
Website
https://okuizakayabar.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
2 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 4K7
Area
Gastown
Parking details
None

What 55 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

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Vancouver / British Columbia
Japanese
Vancouver
Best Overall
Vancouver
Best Ambience
Vancouver
Best Value
Vancouver
Japanese

Review summary

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Oku Izakaya in Vancouver delivers a "superb" dining experience with "amazing food and service." Patrons rave about the standout sashimi, red prawn hand roll, and the unique red tuna with blue cheese dish. The ambiance evokes Tokyo's charm, and the attentive staff consistently provide "warm hospitality." Highly recommended for special occasions and Japanese food enthusiasts.

55 Reviews

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Josh
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly incredible fish, with perfect texture, balanced flavors. Highly recommend the black cod nigiri. The poached cod in broth was maybe a touch sweet. Great vibe. Great night out.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food and excellent service all around. I highly recommend trying the Nagoya style chicken karaage!
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Carrington
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Finally an Izakaya in Vancouver! Service was phenomenal, staff are quick and very attentive. We did not wait long to be seated nor did we wait long to be served or to receive our food. Every single individual at Oku were stellar. The food we ordered: Pork Belly Cod Wings Grilled Salmon Karage Premium Sushi Temaki Horse Mackeral All delicious, would recommend.
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Nick
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience with an incredible atmosphere and amazing dishes. All of the staff are so kind and welcoming. every time my partner and I visit Vancouver we make sure to do dinner here one of the nights. Cannot wait until next time!
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Seo
Vancouver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food was really delicious. It was little bit noisy, but ambience was also good. However, even though I had made a reservation, having to wait for 50 minutes for the food was really unpleasant. We only ordered two pieces of sushi and sashimi and, but waiting for 50 minutes was a bit excessive.
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Lily
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious, and our server was so sweet and friendly! We had a great experience here!
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Yuka
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was remarkable. Definitely I’m going to back again!!
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Jennifer
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible, consistent service from Tekashi and the team! Always amazing. Hospitality perfection!
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Catalina
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food is amazing! So fresh and delicious. I have been here many times and will continue to do so.
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Andrew
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food arrived in a timely manner. Host/waitress was attentive and polite. Nice cozy place.
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Oku Izakaya is rated 4.8 stars by 55 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 18 times today

2 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 4K7

Additional information

Area
Gastown
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 am–1:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 am–2:00 am
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Japanese, Asian, Izakaya
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
https://okuizakayabar.com/
Phone number
(604) 428-6557

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