Came here on a weeknight with my boyfriend so it wasn't too busy. Here are a few of the memorable items that we had:

The deluxe suika box ($12.80)
An appetizer box featuring 9 different kinds. This was a nice and cute snack box, i liked how they had a variety of items from veggies to meat, from raw to cooked. To list all the items: lemon chicken, grilled fish, crackers with cheese paste, spicy... more

Food is very good and the price is pretty reasonable. I would have rated this restaurant 5 stars if it isn't for the insanely noisy ambiance. A lot of drunk people yelling when I was there. Never bring a date to this restaurant. But if you don't mind the noise, the food is amazing.

This is definitely one of my favorite haunts. I love sitting at the bar because they always have the best movies on their screen and their food never disappoints. Best place to bring on a date. Fun atmosphere and you are guaranteed to go back for the food and the experience.

Amazing atmosphere, and outstanding service! Food was very good! I absolutely love this place. Makes me wish I lived in Vancouver just for this place actually, but at least work takes me here sometimes.

Reservation recommended and maybe required if you want to dinner at Suika. This is the only Izakaya that we visited during our weekend in Vancouver so I can only review Suika based on my visit.

Staff is friendly but service a little slow. They did enforce a time limit. But with only just 3 of us, we finished our pre dinner snack well within the time frame.

We ordered:

Fresh Ginger Ale... more

Kingyo is my #1 so it only makes sense that I would love Suika (not as much as Kingyo though).

Suika is sort of located on the 99 route so it's easy to stop by on my way back from campus. The vibe is quite different from Kingyo, in my opinion. Suika is more westernized and has a more Cactus club-y vibe than Kingyo. It's still fairly Japanese though, just a little more modern on the inside.
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Very good restaurant with excellent service and the best food. Both lunch and dinner menu are excellent and the food is always carefully designed and presented in the best manner. I highly recommend going there for lunch as they have free salad and combo menus. The sashimi that they have is a bit expensive but definitely worth the price. Overall, this is one of the most outstanding Japanese... more

yummy!!! Amazing food!! Great service.

I was at Suika on Sunday night! This place is hopping busy most nights of the week. I've been to Suika perviously, but this is my first time writing a review for this place. I was here with 2 friends on Sunday night. I don't know maybe it's me but I'm not crazy about Suika! To me this place is ok la at best!

I guess I'm not a big Japanese Tapa fan! I prefer the traditional Japanese meals. This... more

I love it here. The service here is awesome, the food is delicious and the interior is super fun! Great place to hang out with friends or family. I went with a couple of my friends and we ordered a few things and I usually don't find everything good but this place was an exception. Everything we ordered was so delicious and I would highly recommend people to go there to try. Parking could be a... more

They have a different lunch special every month. For the month of October, they had the Matsutake & Tuna Steak Don, which is what I ordered for myself. Matsutake is a type of pine mushroom. It was chopped thinly and had quite a different taste compared to the more common mushrooms here. It was a little bit "woodier" tasting but I actually really liked it. The tuna was pan seared albacore tuna... more

Due it's popularity, I was surprised to that there was no line-up at 7pm on a Sunday night. Don't get me wrong, the restaurant wasn't empty but it just wasn't totally filled up.

My partner and I were full from a late afternoon tea but decided to make a visit to Suika since we were in the area. There were a few dishes we wanted to try but decided to get an appetizer, a main and two desserts.
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I decided to update my review as my recent experiences eating at this place for lunch have really made me a regular here. I have to say the lunch menu is diverse and always has something to satisfy my cravings.

The decor is Japanese Tapas but more upscale, they have interesting art pieces everywhere, including the chandelier in the middle of the space made out of empty wine bottles.

The... more

I stopped by for lunch. We were seated immediately. I got the tuna donburi. I didn't know what I expecting, but I wasn't really impressed with it. The tuna was prepared in the style of potato salad. Plus, I thought the portion was small. I also ordered a miso soup and a bowl of plain rice for my son because he didn't want to try any of the dish on the menu. My server didn't speak English very... more

Excellent welcome Japanese kinda service, portion is perfect, display was good too~~~ super recommend for the green tea brulett

Really good food, and great variety. Food comes out fairly fast considering how busy the place is. Fish is amazingly fresh, melts in your mouth! Nice Japanese specialties that are a bit off the beaten path - fried lotus root, etc. My only beef is the insane noise level. I understand that some noise is expected in an izakaya, but I have found difficult to have a conversation in there, and have... more

Very energetic-lots of yelling and singing. fun to sit at the bar and just wipe out the noise.

food:
-pressed sushi: delicious, salmon was torched and melts in your mouth
-agadashi tofu: decent, skin was very thin
-corn fritters: chewy corn laced up in a fritter, yum
-local vancouver uni sushi: tasted fresh

overall good experience and food. service was attentive but not annoying.

Delicious food!
Tip: Make sure that you make a reservation before, since the restaurant is always full.

Pros:
-Delicious food
-Kind servers
-Clean
- Good prices

Cons:
-Very loud
-Always full

Overall, the food is delicious, the service is great, and the prices are reasonable. I would highly recommend going!

Food was good as usual. Kitchen staffs were great and very alert of what's happening in the dinning room area. Unfortunately, overall experience was tarnished by one server (girl pirate) today is Halloween by the way, who walked around like a zombie and ignored our long waving for attention. Waved so long that I started to think I was waving someone goodbye. I usually have great patience, and... more

I have been here a handful of times. Most recently with some guests and friends from out of town (Macau to be exact)!

I love the beef that falls off the bone here. It is delicious. The green tea creme brûlée is also my favourite. Our table once ordered like 15 in one night (it was a birthday celebration). The 9 dish sampler is really nothing to write home about no matter how much people have... more

Super tasty food. Slow service. It can get crazy loud and super crowded at times (I was there for a birthday dinner). Some items are pricier but some are decent, depends on what you want. There actually is only like 1 sushi option available so don't come here expecting typical rolls. There are lots of sashimi options though and more unique dishes like the crispy burdock and pork salad I got, or... more

good taste and all !!!!!!!! you should come

Extremely good service and food. Server offered to carry my takeout into my car and closed the door for me. Amazing! Never had this kind of service at any restaurant before. Thank you! I actually signed up for this because of you and this is my first comment!

Great traditional Japanese dishes. Love this place! Just wish some of lunch items were on the dinner menu. The seafood is always fresh which is great! If you are looking for sushi bowls they have better ones than kyzock. The curry is usually sold out pretty fast, so make resos or get there early.

We have tried the following dishes:
1. DELUXE "SUIKA BOX" **- surprisely good, but don't too much onion at the bottom.
2. NEGITORO TARTAR *- 4 bread is not enough for large plate of negitoro tartar.
3. BEEF SHORT RIB ***- so soft and juicy. It tastes like Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs in Shanghai style. highly recommend.
4. TAKO KARAAGE**- deep fried octopus by sesame oil. it has full favour of... more

Great customer service, tasty food and drinks, and good prices. What more do I need to say? In a city like Vancouver, where most dishes are overpriced, with entitled servers (expecting 20% for barely passable service), and in a pretentious environment, you crave for something real: simply good food, service, and prices. That's it. And they hit all three notes, and that's how you create loyal... more

Really Goooooood! The best Japanese restaurant I had ever eaten. Everything is good. Love the beef short rib, salmon sushi (i don't remember the real name), and the 'Watermelon' drink

Great place and atmosphere. Food is awesome and great quality. The 5 kinds of sashimi is amazing. I'm not a scallops guy normally but they are awesome here.

Suika has a tight space that looks perpetually busy. Dark interior with dark furniture. Fantastic sake-bottle chandelier.

Bathrooms are black-walled so for goodness sakes do not turn off the light or the next person will have a helluva time looking for the switch.

Like a real Japanese establishment, they have mouthwash and toothpicks. (Nope, not ultra-classy enough to give you disposable... more

Ahhhhmazing! Four of us came here on our first night in Vancouver and all said this is by far the best Japanese restaurant we've ever been to! I thought dining in Japan was the best experience trying ethnic Japanese food and exceptional services but this came darn close.
From the soba/ramen salads, steak fried rice, chef choice sashimi, delicious vodka aloe/mojito drinks to the creme... more

Was there recently to celebrate my friends birthdays. We ordered lots to share and loved all the dishes we picked. We ordered: negitoro tartar, sashimi salad, aburi toro battera, ebi-mayo, chicken karrage, & kakuni bibimbap. Good amount for 4 people. We also ordered their fresh ginger ale. That is a must try if you're a ginger fan. It's spicy and refreshing!

Out of all the dishes my favourite... more

I'm here eating at Suika and I literally do not want to leave. Takeshi is greeting his regulars as warmly as a new face like mine, his friendliness and warmth is infectious.

Upon the awesome recommendation of my server, I order the Aburi Shime Saba sushi and the grilled sable fish dish, both mouth watering and full of delicious flavor. By the time I get to dessert, I take Takeshi's advice and... more

Japanese food beyond the sushi. The meal size is a little on the small side but it tastes like it's from Japan. The servers speak both Japanese and English. I recommend the Okinawa beer, Orion by the bottle.

I tried their Aburi Toro Battera while my friend tried their Hellz Chicken and Chicken Karaage.

The aburi toro tastes good. The sauce complements the fish well and the ratio of fish to rice is just right.

I wasn't impressed with their Hellz Chicken or Chicken Karaage. The good thing about them is they got the crispiness right. Unfortunately, the karaage is too salty for my taste and the Hellz... more

One of the few good and authentic Japanese restaurants in Kits.

They have very delicious food and reasonable price but it is toooooo noisy. My friend and I can't hear each other unless we shout out. Next time I'll definitely take out.

Fantastic food. Their menu is clever and prepared with total consistency. I've tried almost the entire menu by now, and I have yet to find a dish that I don't like. Some of their specials are amazing. I go here for lunch a lot, and there have been a few times when things have been delayed or misplaced, but for the most part, it's a very reliable place for a lunch break. I know it's an Isakaya... more

There's a reason why this place has nearly 200 Yelp reviews even though it's only been open a few years... cause all around it is awesome.

At lunch they have an excellent and varied menu with "lunch appropriate" entrees from pork cutlets to their "seafood bowl" which is outstanding.

In the evenings the menu is even more varied with everything from black cod to duck. And they have vegetarian... more

This is by far the best Japanese food experience I've had in Vancouver. If you've lived or visited japan you'd know that Suika is as authentic as it gets in casual Japanese dining. The food was great. Sashimi veas at its best as well as the saba sushi (mackerel) I also recommend the 12 jewels starter. Oh and the dessert was as awesome.

We have went to Suika quite a few times.

It has delicious food. We highly recommend the Corn Kakiage, Tokyo Oxtail Ramen, and the Beel Filet Fried Rice.
Usually full, so it is better to make a reservation beforehand.
Great food overall.
The service will be a little bit slow, as the restaurant is always very busy.

A sweet Japanese izakaya spot on Broadway. Food quality had been excellent everytime I go and the atmosphere is a little less loud and chaotic than a place like guu. Really enjoy coming here for good food and will return often!

What a fun and great place for dinner! Energy filled ambiance with servers speaking japanese (more like screaming out orders) to give you that real Izakaya experience. Delicious, creative crafted small bites perfect for sharing.

We had the the salmon & yellow tail carpaccio. Sweet and savory plump pieces of carpaccio drizzled in a garlic soy sesame dressing. The sauce for the yellow tail... more

This is the place I always go back to for Japanese tapas. The food and service are always good. I've been here many times and not once was service bad...can't say that about many restaurants I go to consistently. My favourite is the sable fish. It does get very loud inside so it can be difficult to have a conversation...but we end up yelling anyway as the sake goes down...maybe that's why it's... more

It's a nice restaurant for a casual group dinner.

Their cold ramen salad is delicious and refreshing for a summer, and it's good size (not too small). Their Hellz Chicken is filling, meaty and perfectly seasoned, and their spicy sauce is fantastic.

Their toro aburi is good, but not even close to the level of deliciousness as Miku's.

Overall, I'd recommend this place if you haven't tried it... more

One of my favourite spot in Vancouver for easy Japanese lunch love Suika and its drinks

This place is the bomb! Love this place! One of the sister restaurants to Kingyo another of my favorites. Every time we come here the food is delicious! This time we ordered tako karaage, sea bream carpaccio, tuna tataki and a mess of other stuff. It was all very good. All their carpaccios are amazing, very fresh and the dressing compliments it very well. The service is also top notch, the... more

Suika has got some goooooood food. Right now they have a World Cup special and it's got some tasty garlic squid ink udon. It was buttery, creamy and had a distinct garlic taste. I really wanted to order more. We also got a pork jowl dish with diced radish on too. Definitely amazing! It was really tender juicy and melt in your mouth while the radish was a good balance. I got their in house... more

Ordered the chirashi for lunch. Very good value for the price. It came with salad and miso soup. Writing this review makes me miss Vancouver, all the fresh seafood... (I'm from Toronto sadly...)

A nice change from the typical Izakayas. Open by the king yo guys (which I think is one of the classier operations downtown). Great quality, last time I had Corn Kakiage was in Yard Bird HK. Brownie points for having Asahi black!

Been coming here for years now. Drinks and food always top notch. The service is two thumbs up, the server is always happy and full of enegy. The admosphere is great. Been to a couple birthdays parties here. Love this place.

Excellent izakaya in a lively restaurant. All the food was very well prepared and the staff was very attentive.

Came for a friend's birthday dinner and only had about 2 hours to eat as they were booked tight for a Saturday.

Had the My Ebimayo which was delicious with the mayo and chili sauce mixed together with the Tiger Prawn tempura.

The Agedashi Ebiten Tofu was kind of ordinary with 2 pieces of tempura prawns with the agedashi tofu.

Lastly I got the Tokyo Oxtail Ramen and it was a delicious bowl of... more

Another amazing little izakaya-style restaurant in Vancouver! Lots of tasty little dishes. Bring your stomach, and your wallet!

I personally recommend this Japanese restaurants to those who love Japanese food. Diners will be greeted with passion as well as great customer service. The food is indeed what Japanese food should be. The alcoholic drinks are commendable too.

A bit pricey, to be honest, but worth the money IMO.

Ratings are based on evening dining. Do NOT go here for the lunch menu unless you are already familiar with– and like this food. It is worlds apart from the dinner menu, for whatever bizarre reason.

That said, this is one of the best Japanese food spots in Kitsilano, matched with dark, stylish, and somewhat modern decor, as well as a newly built patio that keeps the feel private even at... more

awesome food! unique atmosphere and friendly service! it's like being in Japan again :D