Health-oriented Japanese place offering sushi with brown rice & organic greens & vegetarian options.
Marcella Di Santo
After being away for almost a decade, it was great to see Shizenya still making high-quality vegan sushi, with great additions like brown rice. Don’t worry, my carnist friends, there’s plenty of Ocean Wise seafood too, but for this review I’ll focus on the plant-based options. Standouts include the Agedashi Tofu, Deep Fried Eggplant, and Cauliflower Bites, all excellent.
The premium sake menu and assortment of Japanese beers are also noteworthy. I tried two of the beers (Sweet Potato Amber Ale & Yuzu Ale) on my last visit and they were SO good. There are desserts for everyone, plus juices as well. Staff are helpful and courteous, the space is super clean and quaint, and overall it’s excellent all around.
… moreHiram-Hazel Bourne
Outstanding! A solid 4.5/5. Delicious, fresh, healthy. Loved everything about it. The service was excellent. Their lunch combos are such a great value! Would absolutely go back whenever I’m in town. Now, my husband just needs to try it too (he was working ).
… moreHaruka
I visited this restaurant for the first time the other day, and I was very satisfied with both the food and the service.
The sashimi was very fresh and beautifully presented. I was also happy to see a good variety of Japanese dishes, including agedashi tofu.
The pudding I had for dessert was delicious as well.
Above all, the staff were friendly and wonderful.
I highly recommend this Japanese restaurant.
… moreRae
This is an amazing spot on Robson for Japanese food. You can tell they take the quality of ingredients seriously, they offer organic brown rice, gluten free and dairy free options, and OceanWise seafood. The service was impeccable as well. The food was visually stunning and delicious too. The yuzu margarita wasn’t great, so I can’t speak highly of their drinks menu, but their food menu was absolutely beautiful.
… moreJudy S
Have been going here every trip to Vancouver for many, many years. It never disappoints! Food is so fresh, delicious, played beautifully, and a really good value. We always get rolls and have gyoza and tempura before. This visit we had the aburo salmon roll, geisha girls roll, sakura blossom roll, natural bomber roll, spicy tuna, and a dynamite roll. All were fantastic. Favorites were the aburi, the Sakura and the geisha girls rolls. The brown rice gives them such a nice texture too.
The staff is always so friendly and welcoming. You can make reservations online if you want but we have been able to walk in too.
… moreChelsea Vancouver
Loved all the vegan options! By far our favourite dish was the mushroom age tofu. The tempeh roll was a bit of a miss for me. Will have to come back to try more of the dessert options.
… moreZoya Q
If you’re looking for high-quality Japanese food at reasonable prices in downtown Vancouver, this is the place to go.
A large menu with plenty of vegan/vegetarian options, ranging from sushi to ramen. Their cocktail menu is a pleasant fusion of classic drinks with a Japanese twist.
Service was a bit inconsistent, but the servers were always respectful and kind. The atmosphere is warm and pleasant.
… moreChris Wendt
The restaurant is not big, and nicely decorated with a warm atmosphere. I appreciate the emphasis on healthy food. The servers are super friendly and attentive. Conscious of carb intake, I ordered the large sashimi salad for $22, and the dish exceeded expectations: the sashimi were fresh and generous, the miso dressing well tuned to the dish and not overwhelming. Overall an excellent experience, much better than the price suggests.
… moreRhoxann R
BROWN RICE SUSHI!! So happy we found this gem. Great quality ingredients, warm service, and a variety of delicious dishes. Looking forward to coming back!
… morePhuong Le
Shizenya is an absolute gem! The food is fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor, from their sushi rolls to the warm bowls, everything tasted amazing. What truly made the experience special was the service. The staff are so kind, attentive, and genuinely authentic, they make you feel warmly welcomed from the moment you step in.
A place where both the food and the people leave you smiling – definitely one of my new favorites in Vancouver!
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