ABOUT US
Since 2011, Kishimoto has been serving up some of the best Japanese cuisine in the city. Our small 30 seat restaurant is located in the heart of Commercial Drive. A casual and inviting space, run by a close-knit team and a tiny-but-mighty kitchen. Known for our artful plating and delicious fresh sushi, we also offer unique and creative takes on Japanese classics. The real magic can be found in Chef Kishimoto's seasonal specials
and tasting menu - not to be missed when available.
We use quality ingredients from local farms, seasonal & wild foraged veggies when possible, free range eggs, natural non-gmo chicken & meat, local and wild seafood, BC wine & locally crafted sake, imported Japanese sake, fresh selected seafood flown to us from Japan's fish markets,
and premium Japanese rice.
We turn twelve this summer, and we are so grateful to have your support for all of these years. Thank you for making us a part of you life and choosing Kishimoto to celebrate your special moments. We will continue to grow and be the best little Japanese restaurant we can be!
- Chef Akira, Jyan & the Kishimoto team
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)
