Absolutely terrible. I would give it 0 stars if that were possible.

After reading so many incredible reviews about this place, I decided to check it out for myself. I understood that this was a fine dining restaurant, and the prices surely reflected that.

We decided to go on a weeknight, but still decided to make reservations just in case. When we showed up, however, the restaurant was near... more

Being a regular viewer of the Travel Channel, this restaurant instantly is one on my list as things to do/try while in Vancouver BC.

It looks like a small spot on the outside having just a regular push/pull glass door but once you get inside, you will be greeted by classy interiors and friendly staff.

We easily spotted Mr. Tojo himself at the sushi bar who graciously posed for a photo op with... more

We visited Tojo's as part of our long quest for the best sushi in Canada. Needless to say... we've eaten a lot of sushi (including Tokyo)

This is an elegant high end restaurant, so be prepared to pay the steep entry price. This beautiful celebration of highly experienced skill, it is an art. If budget is a concern save Tojo's for a special occasion, many will only do once. Remember the... more

I made reservations to in February for a September visit and let me just say it was worth the wait. I will say, the prices are insane though for what you get. But, what you get is AMAZING yummy food. I had the honor of eating Omakaze and allowing chef Hidekazu to make me anything in the world that he wanted to that evening. So we ended up with a great gazpacho, gooey duck, scallops, hamachi,... more

Food is good, service was great! I love their presentation, even for the sake. but, really pricey!

It was a girls night out of 3, we ordered the $80 5 courses omakase, but neither of us was full lol. The set dinner just doesn't seem worth the price we paid for. And we had to order a deluxe sashimi at the end.

For the price, I'll say the Octopus Garden is better.

$$$$$. Once, I spent over 100 cad...

Taste very good, great fresh ingredients. Fresh crab meat in sushi. Good Chiefs. Actually, this is one of the perfect sushi restaurants. However, the price is kinda...

Recommended to give a try but you do need to pay attention on the price.

This place is totally awesome. I've been twice and it is pretty consistent in service abd quality of food. The sushi is devine! Prices are more than other places, but you do get what you pay for.... atmosphere and great dining. The first time, I just sat in the main restaurant and ordered off menu. The last time, I sat at the bar and had omakase. (Omakase = Chef Toto's personal creations.) It... more

I've seen this place mentioned on TV shows, heard it recommended by celebs, and even heard it mentioned word-of-mouth and I'm from nowhere near Vancouver...coming to Vancouver for work or pleasure is rare, it has literally happened just this once in 32 years. So, I had to come here on my one chance, and I had high expectations for this spot. I came in and sat at the bar, and I will say the... more

After tax and tip, our bill came out to be around $250 and we didn't even order drinks! It's outrageously priced but you are paying for the experience. By the end of our omakase adventure, NW and I were both extremely happy. The dishes were incredibly refined and the ingredients they used were superior. Yes, I admit, not all the food was exceptional but the experience as a whole was awesome.... more

Of all the restaurants in my journeys, outside of Gordon Ramsey at Claridges (which is no longer Gordon Ramsey at Claridges), there has never been a more hyped restaurant than Tojo's. They obviously wallow in the accolades--you can barely see through the glass door with all the stickers on it from various review sites like Zagat, Trip Advisor, or Yelp. I may never again encounter a restaurant... more

Checked this beautiful restaurant out for dinner because i was craving a delicious japanese restaurant.
We got greeted very warmly by 2 ladies. It is so big in there. We came in right at 5:30pm when they opened. All the chefs, and waitresses were BEYOND nice and professional. The rolls were delicious!! The bathroom is very very very gorgeous and clean.

If you have never been here i highly... more

So I went here while staying in Vancouver. I saw todos on Anthony Bourdain's television show. Tojo apparently is the creator of the California roll. I did not order the California roll but instead opted for a smoked salmon nigiri, a Northern Light roll and a great Pacific roll. The smoked salmon nigiri was delicious. This is an item that is smoked in house and literally melted in my mouth. The... more

The food was absolutely fabulous. Subtle flavors and textures. The dining experience didn't quite match up (hence the 4/5*) and I will elaborate on my statement.

We were seated at the sushi bar and all was going well. The sashimi/appetizers and every dish was delicious. Then came along a party of 4 known to Tojo San and they were seated next to us. Of course the very friendly greetings etc... more

Wow, just wow. This is my favorite restaurant, this guy is a genius. The tuna melts in your mouth, everything is just wonderful. It's a price definitely worth paying. When the hostess learned it was our anniversary, she gave us two glasses of the most delicious cranberry wine I've ever tasted. She was incredibly excited and sweet! Can't wait to come back!!

Would love to review the food, but can't. Didn't eat it. Was recommended by culinary school but forewarned that despite claims of inventing California roll it's not true. Anyway, i went expecting $80 - $120 omekasi. Looking forward to it. I have had sushi at the best in Tokyo, los Angeles, and Manhattan and wanted to add this to my list. It is Wednesday night. Only two people at sushi bar and... more

Had the omakase meal on a Wednesday night. Parking was ample and restaurant was easy to find. Relatively large restaurant with a central sushi bar and surrounding tables. Tojo was in the sushi bar area making food and talking to bar guests. Ordered the Tojo house sake, wasn't terribly good. The omakase meal was below average. The other reviews on Yelp were fairly accurate. The first three... more

Mr Tojo you make great Japanese cuisine!

Wish I live in Vancouver so I can eat fresh sushi everyday!

Very jealous of BC folks!

I was struggled where to go for our wood wedding anniversary dinner and thought any outstanding Japanese restaurant we never been to. Since Tojo's moved to new location, I saw a lot of positive and negative reviews. Therefore, I really hesitated to check it out but I picked it to celebrate our special night.

Based on other reviews, I agreed Tojo's is most expensive Japanese restaurant in town.... more

The best Japanese restaurant in Vancouver. I've tried many Japanese restaurants in Vancouver and nothing beats Tojos. Expect to get small portions along with an expensive bill but it is so worth it! It is very traditional and clean

Disappointing is an understatement. We came here on Valentine's Day with another couple. We were seated right away in a cool little enclave. Three of us did one version of the menu, one of us did the more elaborate version. The food was okay...sushi was okay. However my boyfriend who got the more elaborate version did not get his sushi....after waiting three hours (yes, three hours) our waiter... more

Had an amazing experience at Tojo's again last night. Had 6-7 courses of the omakase ( I lost track of how many exactly) but everything was fresh and new... I was torn about that since I love some of his classics. I'd give it 5 stars if it was just a little more affordable, but as a yearly treat I can justify it. I just wish the setting was a little darker and more intimate, but that's only... more

First, Tojo's is expensive. There is no denying that. He opens by asking when your last visit was, to ensure there is no duplication of dishes, and each experience is different than the prior. I liked that.

Arriving during the week, and dining at the Omakase bar is pretty much the only way to do this. I was served largely by Tojo himself, with a few special items he created by hand in front of... more

People who rate this place less than 4 stars clearly don't appreciate when they are in the presence of history, and a master.
The night we went, Tojo was on his game. We had the 5 course Omakase and it was amazing! The fish was fresh, including an Octopus course with freshly caught (that morning) octopus and Snapper caught just 16 hours prior in Japan. Incredible.
Everything is perfectly... more

Continue to be one of the best omakases I've had. See photos of our adventure for the evening

A bit overrated in my opinion. Service is fairly good, but can be a little overbearing. Food is excellent. Felt a bit obnoxious, or maybe it was just the noisy Americans shouting for the bill and asking who broke a plate ;)

Overrated. Simply put.

I'm sure this place was the bomb in yesteryear, but the prices are way over inflated for what you get. I'm sure most people go here to say they went here since it was once an institution.

The lighting is dim and cheap. The glasses were not washed properly as my sake tasted like soap. Can get much better sushi in this town.

My boyfriend and I had the five course omakase at Tojo's two nights in a row while he was in town visiting and we had impeccable food and impeccable service both nights.

On the first night we were served tuna sashimi, a yellow tail dish, a halibut cheek dish with mushrooms, a scallop dish on a bed of sweet red peppers and other vegetables, and five rolls. For me the yellow tail dish was the... more

This place was as good as I thought it would be. Original Japanese dishes prepared using the freshest ingredients, served with enthusiasm (thank you, Akira!). It was a treat to meet Mr. Tojo himself, a super friendly gentleman :) Next time I'll remember to make a reservation

My wife and I had dinner at Tojo's last night and all-in-all it was decent, but a pale carbon copy of the place I remember; a place that served some of the best sushi and sashimi I have had outside Japan; a place that had more ambiance and character than the "new" place.

But that was 6 or 7 years ago, so I accept that standards can slip and memories can be "rose-tinted". The "new place" is... more

After dining here for my belated birthday, I could finally understand the hype around Tojo's and I can honestly say that their food is authentic Japanese cuisine.

I used to live in Japan so I have extremely high standards when it comes to traditional sushi and fresh sashimi. The bluefin tuna (hon-maguro) sashimi here tasted extremely fresh and had the melt-in-your mouth quality that most North... more

My favourite food is Japanese so when I moved to Vancouver I looked for the best sushi in town. Tojo's came up first in almost every search. So that is where I went.

The first time I ordered Tojo's Tuna (which was good) and a roll. The person I was with ordered the sashimi assortment. We weren't impressed (to say the least). Tojo himself was at the restaurant walking from one table to the... more

Disappointingly terrible. There are much better places in the city, for a fraction of the price (seriously). I am a sushi aficionado and was so excited try what has been heralded as Vancouver's best sushi restaurant. The sashimi was more fishy than expected and the rolls very average.

What was the most unbelievable was that Tojo was spotted talking to the table behind us for the entirety of... more

The Good: Holy cow- this was definitely the best sushi I've ever had- including the Toro, the Spicy Tuna and the tuna special appetizer!
Also our waiter Alex, whose passion for the restaurant and food was infectious, reminded me of McLovin from the movie "Superbad", that is if McLovin was Japanese- what a fun guy!

The bad: Some reviews say it's overpriced, but compared to some of the pricey... more

Came here to try the Omakase. We had the $120 6 course Omakase (I believe there is an $80 5 course Omakase and a $225 wagyu beef Omakase). Our 6 course Omakase consisted of the following:

1. Sashimi
2. Tempura (tomato, soba noodle, stuffed zucchini blossom, corn)
3. Soup
4. Lobster
5. Smoked sablefish
6. Sushi
7. Green tea Creme brûlée

The food was good but not outstanding. In fact I was a... more

What a shame. This was once a world class sushi restaurant, if not a standard set for any other Japanese restaurant in Vancouver.

Now?

Well lets just say that if I wanted b-grade, pre-made, pre-rolled sushi I would buy a $10 bento box at the mall, not spend $200 per person on an Omakase sitting. For half the time, Tojo simply socialized while his minions brought out refrigerated trays of... more

The sushi here was as good as any place I have ever been. The atmosphere was alright, nothing special, but the staff was EXCELLENT! I have had few experiences where I have had more fun with the staff, than I did with my table company (not to say that they weren't excellent too!).

The only reasin this isnt a 5 star review is because this place is just too expensive. Yeah its good, but is it... more

This place is a little expensive, but if you go with a small group of friends you can definitely taste a lot of plates and still make it under 100 per head including drinks (I said it was expensive)

The fish is as fresh as it can be, I fell in love with tojo's tuna. Everything was really good and the presentation was amazing

The service is super friendly and although their English is not that... more

This place is more of an institution than anything else.

All I can say is this place is way overrated. You can get fresh and similiar items on this menu some where else with cheaper prices. The decor is very cold and plain. I woukd never go back. Minami and Blue water cafe and cpl other places on Commercial drive will blow Tojo away.

Great sushi, though h@!%!*n your wallet. My favourite thing on the menu was the tuna tataki.

Really wished I read the reviews more carefully esp the ones who rated 3 stars and under. The place is WAY over hyped and over priced. The sushi is good but nothing amazing to write home about. None of the food really impress me. I did the 120.00 course...felt like it should be priced more in the 75.00 range.

If you from Los Angeles, don't bother, you will be disappointed. We have so many... more

For The Serious Sushi Lover

What can you say about Tojo's that hasn't been said before, it is to die for and then some!!!
I have been eating Sushi the World Over, and every time I visit Tojo's I am never disappointed, I am always surprised that after all these years, they still keep you their high standards of cuisine and service. This is a... more

Absolutely the best

I visited Tojo,s after 15 years it keeps the same standard. Tojos tuna is fantastic. Toro and golden rolls are out of this world experience. I give them 5 thumbs up

Sublime

Among the finest restaurants I have ever encountered and easily the best sushi. The experience equals the food. Tojo at the counter and our dear elderly waitress created an authentic atmosphere that match the world class cuisine.

I'm convinced any bad reviews of Tojo's are written by competitors! My husband and I came with another couple and chose the six course and up omakase and it was out of this world. Not only that: I've recently been diagnosed with egg and dairy allergies and still at the point where I'm embarrassed to say I have "special needs." I was concerned that everyone at my table would wind up eating... more

Love the Tojo's(wild salmon dish) salmon with sautéed vegetable....the sauce is very tasty!
The rolls are good but not great.
Love the green hot tea from Japan.
Very good service.

Tojo's Retaurant Vancouver

Extraordinarily fresh seafood and delicate mix of flavors. Presentation included serving albacore tuna on a carved block of ice. The tuna when placed in the mouth dissolved with light pressure from your tongue. Exceptional.

Taste of

I went to lots Japanese restaurants in Vancouver, but this is the best one yet. We originally going to Kishimoto, however they close on Monday so we come here as our alternative choice. The food is very expensive compare to other Japanese restaurant. Their sushi rolls are fantastic, we ordered the Great Canadian Roll and Tojo's Roll. I have to... more

I wasn't a big Sushi fan... until Tojo's

My client brought me to Tojo's for dinner. I was never a big Sushi fan, until that night. I had the pleasure of sitting at the Sushi bar seating opposite Tojo himself. He asked me if I liked fish, and I told him I prefer my fish cooked. He looked at me (a hard look) and asked me if I... more

Went there with a colleague and probably ate the best meal I've had in a long time. We sat at the bar and the Chef fed us with fresh and creative food, increasingly wonderful; and tasty. I could not describe what we ate but this meal will stay with me for a long time. It is expensive but worth every dollar. Enjoy!

Food outstanding prices outrageous

I loved this restaurant for its food quality. The sushi was extremely fresh and prepared very well. Based on recommendations we chose the sushi bar. It was delicious but priced at $200 per person with tip I found outrageous. I thought the sushi table was $90 to $150 per person no it seems to be $150 per person no matter... more

Best seafood we've ever had

We saw this restaurant featured on Travel Channel and knew we had to check it out! A lot of the other reviews say it's over-priced for the food but we felt we got everything we paid for and more! We had a seared tuna appetizer that was a special for the day and it literally MELTED in your mouth! Then... more

Best Sushi in North America & Great Service

My wife and I visited Tojo's while on a holiday in Vancouver. As a foodie and avid sushi eater, there was no doubt I would visit the man who invented the iconic California Roll!
We opted for the omakase dinner which couldn't have been any better of a choice. We ordered the house sake served cold. It was beautiful on... more

You like sushi...OK..well "Wow

Ever since our good friend and "nephew" learned that we loved sushi, he's been talking about dragging us to Tojo's. Tonight he did and, I've got to say, it's spectacular. We sat at the sushi bar in this posh urban restaurant (with an unimposing front and a lovely interior) and had our dinner prepared as by the master whose name... more

Ripoff

My wife and I went to Tojo's during our first trip to Vancouver. We don't consider ourselves sushi snobs, but I've spent a few years living in Japan and we both lived in Tokyo for a year, so we know our stuff. The quality at Tojo's was good but the prices were completely outrageous for what you get. We did... more

Tojo's Does Not Disappoint

My husband and I usually try to visit Tojo\s at least once a year. My husbands preference is to sit at the Sushi Bar. However, on this past occasion I was able to convince him to sit at a table. I will go with my husbands preference next time. It is an experience to enjoy. The food is exquisite with... more

A visit is due to Tojo's to represent Vancouver Sushi

Many controversy about Tojo's over years. I agree compared with vast variety of Japanese restaurant, Tojo's not value on the dollar type. Of course food is always fresh here and it is top notch restaurant, It is overpriced for what it offers as most of expensive restaurant.
However it is kinda experience I believe you should try especially omakase. I... more

Absolutely wonderful

I went here with friends for my birthday dinner and we chose to have the set menu omakase for $80. It was well worth it. If you have more money go to the bar and leave it entirely up to Tojo for $150 plus. I'll go back one day and that.
The food was divine, the service was lovely. Our... more

The glory days of this place are over

I would say that this was the first real sushi restaurant I had ever been to when I came many years ago and was blown away at the quality and technique. However, I went with my fiancé last night and it has definitely changed. The first problem we had was that the 2-3 different waitresses who were serving us kept... more

The best sushi ever

The best sushi ever eat in north America is here , the first time I eat here was in 2003 that night I cannot forget , when I sit down at the omasake bar and Mr. Eiji tell me tonight you will try the real sushi for the first time , he was right !!! He start making all kinds... more

Disappointing

We have heard and read great things about Tojo's so we made a booking way in advance of our trip in Vancouver. We ordered the 5-course / 8-course omakase and the bill came to around $240. There were plenty of food but they were nothing spectacular. The sushi plate towards the end was not fresh. Coming from Asia where plenty... more

The Best Sushi In Canada

The most exquisite sushi experience I can imagine. If only it was free! Check out their great sake selection too. Want to impress a date? Take them here!

25 years of marriage

a tradicional japanese restaurant, very good food, very gentle service and very enjoyable atmosphere

Domo Arigato Mr.Roboto

Tojo's is a reminder of what real Japanese food should be - a delicate balance of flavors and textures complimenting one another. Japanese food in Vancouver has been so commercialized to the point where every other place slaps some fish on top of rice and calls it sushi. Don't get me wrong, I'm still a fan of your usual Sushi... more

Obscenely high prices for relatively average food

My wife and I have wanted to visit told Tojo's for a very long time. We had heard that it was amazing Japanese food, tremendous sushi and was worth every penny. That is not the case. We found the food to be average at best, nothing exceptional and the prices were absolutely ridiculous. I would avoid this place and will... more

Omakase not worth the money

My daughter and I left there still hungry after we upgraded to the more expensive omakase. The restaurant had nice ambience & the service was excellent. We sat at the counter as suggested by our travel guide, but was able to view the chef unwrapping premade sushi for the dinner rush. Kind of ruined the dining experience for us. Our... more

Omakase

Do not hesitate for a second, have the Omakase and let Tojo decide what you eat. We LOVED the choices he made, excellent fish, delicate flavors and excellent service. Tojo himself gives the final touches to every dish and still agrees to take a picture with you at the end of the meal. Superb!

Average food but high end prices

The food was not bad, we ate at the counter and the head chef prepared some of our dishes, good quality but slightly overpriced, the kind of place to visit once in a while to impress a guest

Omakase is the way to go

This was my third time at Tojo and it won't be my last. As always, Tojo demonstrated why his restaurant is still so popular after all these years.
We saw other people ordering a la carte but, honestly, you will miss the best of Tojo's creativity if you don't go with the Omakase (chef's choice) menu. It's definitely not cheap... more

Expensive, yes. Worth it? Definitely

We live on the West Coast and have eaten sushi all over California and Vancouver, and no one can top the sushi at Tojo's. No question that it's expensive, but the fish is so fresh and beautifully prepared that (for me) it's worth the price. If you go, you have to try Tojo's special tuna sashimi. And if you really... more

Good but very pricey

Interesting selection and very good preparation . You could taste the freshness. The menu is a bit expensive for what you get

Overhyped and overpriced

We love sushi and read Tojo as the top sushi restaurant in Vancouver.
We were there the evening of Thanksgiving and the restaurant was empty. We were quite surprised. We has reserved the sushi bar for the omakase. The hostess showed us a typed
Explanation that the omakase menu is $125.00 to $150.00 ......but then verbally told us the omakase... more

Fish wasn’t fresh, toro had a bad fishy taste to it. Rice was undercooked in some parts of the sushi. White rice actually ran out, we weren’t able to order more than a couple bowls of it. However, the tenderloin was very good, very tender, and the teriyaki chicken wasn’t so bad as well. Very good green tea as well.

Not bad

I am a sushi aficionado and I visit the best sushi restaurants in the cities where I travel. Tojo's is well recommended and is well known in Vancouver. I tried the omakase tasting menu which was generally very good. The sashimi was ok but the tuna belly was still nearly frozen so it was really too cold to serve. The... more

Defies description

Too bad so many people recommend Tojo's for the sushi - not because the sushi is bad; it's not (it's incredible) - but because it is so much more. It is Japanese cuisine at its best: you won't eat better outside of Japan. Simply listing the plates - sashimi, tempura (zucchini flower stuffed with crab), crab meat with melon and... more

Best sushi place in North America

On my second last trip to Vancouver, my contacts wanted me to visit a restaurant that they thought was "the best sushi place in Vancouver". It paled in comparison to what I believe is, without any close competition, the best sushi restaurant in North America.
I've given up on eating sushi in other places: they're just not even close to... more

Traditional and good

Tojo was highly recommended as the Japanese restaurant in Vancouver and we tried it out during our visit. The service was great and the sushi and sashimi prepared in a traditional way, nothing to complain about but in the past 3-4 years there has been an incredible development among sushi ches, we did not see or experience that at Tojos.... more

Great Expnsive Sushi

The restaurant is great. Service is very good, the lady Maître D' because is very authentic Japanese; she is very attentive and knowledgable. The night we went Mr. Tojo was behind the sushi bar. My daughter went to talk to him and he was very gratuitous. Sushi is amazing. Rolls are small and very tasty. Tempura is good. Overall a... more

Great food but overpriced

I think perhaps Tojo's has lost its edge. While he was a pioneer once upon a time, and the food was excellent, it wasn't the avant-garde cuisine I had expected. Three of us got the 6+ course and one got the 5 course. Like I said, all the food was great it just wasn't worth the price paid. As others... more

We made a reservation for three of us 3 weeks in advance for this past Saturday evening.
The restaurant was approximately 40% occupied and there were two booths open, many tables and seats at the sushi bar.
They actually wanted to seat us in a separate room where the overflow would normally sit, but I can only guess that since we were 3 women, they wanted to hide us off in the back. After much... more

Excellent, BUT

My wife & I went to Tojo's on July 5, 2013 after getting the recommendation from my partner that it was "the best sushi I have ever eaten ANYWHERE!" We love sushi, and we have had great sushi both in the US as well as Japan. So we had to make reservations for our 1st day in Vancouver. I was... more

A Slice of Japan in Vancouver

The place was almost empty when we arrived for our 6pm reservation. We both started with a cocktail. My husband got the Banana Shake and I got the Sake Lemonade. Both were excellent and perfectly blended. I usually don't enjoy sweet drinks made with Bailey's, but the banana shake was delicious. Next time, I will order it for dessert.
The... more

Meh

If you like extremely pretentious restaurants you're gonna love this place! The food is good yes, but way over priced. You're better off going to Kingyo or Octopus's Garden or somewhere like that. You will leave hungry unless you drop a couple hundred.

So, like most other peoples reviews, the food was "OK", but, it was not a great value. I am more than happy to pay for good food and service, and good sushi is well worth the dollars, but, for what we received it was not an equitable trade. We got the 5 course meal, which was $80 per person, but, I was astounded at the meager amounts. I do realize that Japanese cuisine portions are not the... more

The master still has the magic touch after all these years. Great omakase dinner at the sushi counter.. 15 courses, perfectly timed, and customized to our tastes...loved it

It's all about the experience

What a great night! Our server was charming and very gracious. She was one of the reasons this was such a great experience, the other being the meal. WOW All four of us chose the Omikase, which did not disappoint!

Fantastic Food, Perfect Presentation

Seven of us decided on Japanese food and the Wedgewood Hotel concierge recommended TOJO'S at 1133 - West Broadway in Vancouver. WOW, What a restaurant. The atmosphere is pure Japanese and the decor, while a bit bright, is minimal and lovely. We were seated at a big table, somewhat like a booth. I had some trouble getting to the end,... more

Did not meet expectations

Overrated and Over priced. Over all the food was okay to different but not WOW! Pricing on Omakase is an absolute JOKE!!! for what and how little you are given. If you sit at the bar ask to see the Omakase pricing list, (the host, server and sushi chef UH! forgot to give us one???) How does an extra course... more

Poor quality/price. Below average. Not worth it

I wish I would have shared the same experience as the people who gave a 5 stars. I am not understanding how our experiences are so different and what are their standard but i won't suggest anybody to spend time/money at this restaurant. This place was apparently at the top 20 years ago, not anymore.
Last night (may 25th) my... more

Omikase- good but not great and definitly not value for price

I went to Tojos with my partner for the first time for the Omikase at the sushi Bar. We live in Vancouver and have eaten at a number of quality sushi restaurants. We were expecting something original and personalize. A fun an intimate night at a sushi bar with the master. Instead it was quite a disappointing experience. I should... more

still the best

many Years ago, Tojo was my introductions to Sushi, since then i had Sushi all around the world but Tojo is still by far the best food and staff that makes you feel like you are part of the Family. if you are lucky, Tojo will prepare a special creation for you. love to go back again soon.

It only gets better

After enjoying many of Vancouver's authentic sushi restaurants, I decided now is the time to compare them to Tojo's. As it already competes very well with any city in the world, I really didn't think that Vancouver sushi could get any better. But it does. After a warm greeting at the door and a smile and bow across the sushi... more

Iconic for a reason

I love Tojo's and make a point of going there every time I'm in the area. It's Iconic for a reason. The food is fantastic, the service superb and the atmosphere is electric. Do yourself a favour and don't order off of the menu. Ask for the omakase option and leave yourself in their hands. You won't regret it.

The Master

There was a time when Tojo worked for someone at a small sushi bar on broadway in the early 80's. We would wait to occupy a seat at his work station and he would chose your meal. When he opened his restaurant on the same street around the time I was getting married it was his place we chose for... more

Still my Fvourite restaurant in Vancouver

Sit at the counter to get the full experience.
Tojo himself will prepare the best sushi and hot dishes imagineable.
Articstic barely describes the presentation; Tojo is a master and rightly deserves to be in the book, "1001 places to visit before you die".
Not knowing for sure when I might go, I make a point of going often to... more

Great food but poor value

Four of us enjoyed the Omakase 5 course dinner as selected by the chef with minor input from ourselves re allergies and preferences. The portions were small but the flavours were generally excellent. The waitress did not engage with us and we had some language problems that wee not well resolved. The presentation and seasoning of all the dishes was... more

Good food? Maybe. For the Price? Nope

Bottom line is that this restaurant is completely overpriced. the food is pretty good and the presentation is nice but for the price, no. I can not justify paying 26 dollars for a sushi roll, especially one as mediocre as the ones you get here. Yes, Tojo is the acclaimed inventor of the California roll (1 minute of online research... more

Tojo's - Omakase

Had reservations at 6 p.m. on a Thursday evening. Ordered the Omakase (tasting menu) of “Six Courses and Up” for $120 per person. It turned out to be 7 courses this time. We had ordered the same item last year which had 8 courses. Each course was very tasty and the service was prompt and very friendly.
There were tables,... more

The first time I went to Tojo's was 2009. Up until I visited the second time, I described it as the best Sushi experience I had ever had. We sat at the bar, the decor was new and attractive, and Tojo himself was a blast (not to mention Master Chef & Salesman) while we made our way through the 6 plate Omakase. The bill was hefty - around $550 including sake for 2, but well worth it as it... more

Not worth the price.

I came here for the six course tasting meal, and while it was one of the better meals that I've had in my life I still felt a bit let down, I was hoping to be amazed and while the food was very good and the service incredible it simply didn't measure up to other similarly priced premium dining experiences that I've experienced. Firstly, there were quite a few cooked courses, and while they were... more

"""Omakase at the sushi bar is the ideal way to experience the brilliance and hospitality of Tojo, but be prepared to shell out serious dough! Worth saving up for."""

decor has gone Disney but the food is still the best outside of Japan

"""Good Food. Tourist Trap, very expensive for the experience!"""

"""Just top notch, inspirational sushi. Try the omekase if your wallet and palate are big enough."""

Fresh sushi. Wasabi is extra spicy. Quite the delight!

"""If you want to be disappointed, go to Tojo's. High reputation; average quality fish that is not handled well. Spend a minute standing by the sushi chef's counter and see sloppy handling of fish. Not even covered to prevent oxidation. 30 years ago it was a"""

It's still special ... but maybe not quite so special. I did have the best oyster ever.

Still the best.

"""Masterfully crafted dishes live up to the hype in this hip Vancouver neighborhood. Definitely go with the Omakase (""""entrusting"""") meal. Amazing dining experience."""

weird name lousy food

"""Nothing special at all for premium price. Way overrated and hyped for some mediocre japanese food. Vancouver has so much better to offer! It's an embarassment that this """"has been"""" is still quoted as Vancouver's best Japanese restaurant when it's nothin"""

"""If you are being served by """"Tojo"""" the food is amazing. otherwise it can be no better than other Sushi bars (of which there are many good ones in Vancouver)."""

Sushi was stunning at Tojo's! Chef Tojo is behind the counter carving away like a surgeon. The crowd was mostly couples and families and pretty low key. The Decor is a littel drab but service and sushi are awesome. Anything with salmon is unreal and try t

"""It's still the best. The old days of cheap canadian dollars are gone, so this price gets very pricey. Expensive as hell and worth every penny."""

"""Great food, Tojo continues to live up to his legendary reputation. The drinks list is also creative and pairs well with the food. I've been a few times now, and each time there is some sticker shock at the bill, but I think that comes from being used to"""

"""Tojo's is a fixture of the Vancouver dining establishment and the food remains fresh and well presented. However, both their cooked and raw dishes no longer taste of the innovation and passion that was displayed in the past. The service is prompt and ef"""

"""I don't get the hype. The sushi is good, but it is good almost everywhere in Vancouver. We were treated quite poorly by the staff. We wanted a booth which they said was reserved for special people, who in the 2 hours it took to eat, never arrived. $400 la"""

"""The omakase is great, but ordering ala carte is fun too as the menu is always full of surprises."""

"""the best sushi I have ever had-omikase at the bar! Preferably with Tojo himself serving you! Eat things you have never heard of and wouldn't eat if you had, and love them!"""

A world class japanese restaurant

This is a serious experience if you opt for Tojo to do his Chef's tasting Menu. $110- and very good. Lots of dishes so expect to leave stuffed. Great Sushi.

Simply the best. expensive but worth it

The ultimate Vancouver sushi experience. Very pricy but well worth it for those of you who want a truly high end sushi experience.

Go for the omakaze and Tojo will choose. Best sushi in a hot sushi town by miles. Very expensive but simply the best.

Phone your banker and put a second mortgage on the house prior to your oral experience here. All I can say is WOW...a deep bow to Tojosan...for the real experience eat Omakazu style at the sushi bar.

"""The food is stunning, and so is the bill! Unless you're a regular, sit at the counter and order Omakase (chef's choice). You won't be disappointed. But don't be surprised if your bank manager calls you the next day!"""

Way over-rated. Came from NY/NJ area to Vancouver for a visit, and see that Tojo was rated #1 sushi/Japanese. Well, so we went, the wife and I and we were disappointed. The food wasn't bad, but for what we paid, and all the hoopla, we expected much much more. The special "world-renowned" Tojo tuna special, was mediocor - I could have made that at home.

Worst restaurant in the world. Hands down !

Japanese food on heaven-level. We took the omakase and it was really mind-blowing. In total it was a very light dinner with a lot of intense flavors and aromas. The freshness and the ideas behind the creations were exceptional. The service could leave a bit more time for enjoying the single courses. - Again in Apr. 2011 and we still agree

Very disappointing. The sashimi was ok, however, the 12 piece today's nigri platter was a disaster. Fish not properly cut, rice falling apart and some pieces had too much wasabi. Expensive and definetly not worth it.

I am amazed to see this place get such high ratings. I ate there once and was not impressed with the food. I was disgusted with Tojo's arrogance and attitude. I would never return.

Very disappointing experience in Tojo's. Had both $80 and $120 omakase. Cold dishes such as sashimi and sushi were average at best. Hot dishes were better. 27 for food is undeserving. The service was adequate at first, but the staffs made me wait for nearly 30 minutes for my final course. Chef Tojo did look like a celebrity as he greeted customers with smiles. But I expected better food as well.

Some sushi tend towards the exquisite, but most menu items are far less inspired. Generally overpriced for both quality and quantity. I almost hate to say it, but ToJo's seems now to just be coasting on its reputation.

Best sushi in Vancouver, but be prepared to pay for it.

Tojo's used to be my favorite Japanese restaurant in Vancouver until it moved to its new location and building. Tojo is beginning to take his reviews to heart and now seems to be more interested in being a celebrity than simply serving great sushi and ot

Excellent sushi but over hyped and over priced.

Best sushi in town- bar none! ToJo is always at the bar and has created some of the most beautiful and delicious creations ever! Go for his 'special house tuna'.

Very disappointed. Ordered the 'Omakase', sashimi dish offered no variety, fish is so mediocre that even my kids who usually fight for sushi, refused to finish.

Hollywood loves this place. Overpriced pretentious Blue water kicks their a@s.

Wow. Best sushi around. Make reservations as it fills up fast.

Amazingly good, amazingly expensive. The Best!

Tojo-san continues to be The Sushi master in Canada. Period. The omakase experience is extraordinary, but make sure the limit on your credit card is not mased out. Overall, the place to be for the best sushi in Vancouver. Nothing can compare.

Probably the best Japnese restaurant in Canada - bar none. Tojo is a wonderful host, and his omakase is well worth whatever price you negotiate. Seafood is impecably fresh, and the dishes are truly innovative. This is almost like being in Tokyo.

Only the hype, food cheap quality but prices high! Try other Japanese places in Vancouver $110 PER PERSON for six course of cheap cheap food. Better to just drive by, even better FLY by. Save yr money and keep your palate from insults!

Best Japanese Cuisine in Vancouver and beyond. Period.

The finest restaurant food a soul could ask for created by a diminutive genius.

everything is the best possible quality.....amazing sushi

Overrated at these prices.

Best Sushi in Vancouver but priced accordingly.

I remember trying the medium range omakase...

I remember trying the medium range omakase dinner with relatives, very good, but it was quite some time ago, need to try again

Tojo's: Fancy Shmancy Japanese Restaurant

Highly recommend this place but don't make the same mistake my friends and I made- get dolled up! We all wore hoodies and sneakers, all unsure of what to expect. Turns out that this place is fancy schmancy. High ceiling, modern decor, exposed kitchen, the works. We ordered the Omakase, about $110-$150 per person. Not bad, considering you get about 8-10 courses of samplers of the menu. My... more

premade sushi surprise

My wife and I have always loved Tojos and went to visit on a weekend getaway from Seattle (we've even brought friends from SF there). We sat at the bar and ordered the Omakase (where the bar decides the sushi and more). Tojo was not there. We ate well but did not gorge (I was slightly disappointed because the Omakase was the exact same as when I ate there three months ago). The price for 2... more

never go back for its terrible service

Me and my friends from NYC went to have dinner at Tojo's on Monday night. We got a table right away because the occupancy was really low. I ordered a sake for $18, and received a bad look from the waiter. We all ordered the $80 set dinner, and when the first dish came, the waiter dropped the dishes and left without explaining the ingredients of ... more

Over rated.

I've never had better sushi!

We had heard that Tojo's was an excellent place for sushi, and even though my wife isn't all that fond of most sushi, we were told that we shouldn't miss Tojo's while we were in Vancouver. When our hotel's concierge heard we were going to Tojo's, she called and got us a reservation for the sushi bar. At the bar you ... more

Tojo's: So So

It is ok but too expensive. People always make a big deal about Tojo. I have been there twice now and comparing to some of the great Japanese places in SF and Los Angeles, this place is too expensive for the food it serves. Of course, for Vancouver, it is of decent quality and the staff is friendly enough. If there was not that much hype about the place, it serves as a decent standard sushi place.