ABOUT US
Established in June 2011, Kishimoto has been serving some of the best Japanese cuisine in Vancouver.
Chef Akira Kishimoto's culinary career began in his hometown of Osaka at the age of 18.
He has 25 years experience in traditional Japanese cuisine in both Japan and Canada.
Our menu is a combination of authentic, classic, creative and unique dishes in a casual setting.
We believe in sourcing local seasonal ingredients as well as fresh seafood from Japan.
To all of our customers, supporters, farmers, fisherman, suppliers, and team members -
Thank you so much for your support throughout our twelve years,
and especially the last three as we all dealt with the effects of the global pandemic.
We look forward to serving you for many more years.
AWARDS
2023 - Vancouver Magazine 34th Annual Restaurant Awards- Best Japanese (finalist)
2023 - Georgia Straight 26th Annual Golden Plates - Best Sushi (finalist)
2021 - ThreeBestRated.ca - Top 3 Japanese Restaurants in Vancouver, BC
2020 - Vancouver Magazine 31st Annual Restaurant Awards- Best Neighbourhood - East Side (silver)
2019 - ThreeBestRated.ca - Top 3 Japanese Restaurants in Vancouver, BC
2019 - Vancouver Magazine 30th Annual Restaurant Awards- Best Neighbourhood - East Side (silver)
2019 - Vancouver Courier Stars of Vancouver- best Japanese restaurant (runner-up)
2019 - "People Love Us On Yelp" best reviewed businesses on Yelp
2018 - TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
2018 - Yelp's Top 50 Places to Eat in Vancouver - #10
2018 - Vancouver Courier Reader's Choice Awards - Japanese/Sushi East (2nd place)
2018 - Vancouver Magazine 29th Annual Restaurant Awards - Best Japanese (silver)
2018 - Vancouver Magazine 29th Annual Restaurant Awards - Best Neighbourhood - East Side (silver)
2018 - Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat in Canada
2017 - Vancouver Magazine 28th Annual Restaurant Awards - Best Sushi (honourable mention)
2017 - "People Love Us On Yelp" best reviewed businesses on Yelp
2017 - Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat in Canada
2016 - Vancouver Magazine 27th Annual Restaurant Awards - Best Casual Japanese (honourable mention)
2016 - Georgia Straight 19th Annual Golden Plates - Best Japanese (runner-up)
2016 - Vancouver Courier Reader's Choice Awards - Japanese/Sushi East (2nd place)
2016 - Lianorg Top Choice Restaurant
2016 - Where Magazine Where To Dine Awards - Best Japanese/Best Seafood (nominee)
2015 - Vancouver Magazine 26th Annual Restaurant Awards - Best Japanese Casual (bronze)
2015 - TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
2015 - Lianorg Top Choice Restaurant
2014 - Vancouver Magazine 25th Annual Restaurant Awards - Best Casual Japanese (silver)
2013 - Vancouver Magazine 25th Annual Restaurant Awards - Best Casual Japanese (honourable mention)