“ We came here as a group of 4 scared because we didn't have a reservation ahead of time but they were able to seat us in around 20 minutes! The food is absolutely divine and the server was kind and attentive, giving us great recommendations as well. We definitely over ordered but the wagyu and the sushi bowls we got are a must, and I personally loved the uni pasta!! I wish I could go back in time and experience this for the first time again! ”

“ We got lucky as we came here without a reservation and managed to get seated. The restaurant was quite busy, so I definitely recommend making a reservation! The atmosphere of the restaurant was nice with bamboo decor in the middle of the space. We ordered some appetizers (salmon tartar and truffle agedashi tofu), the seafood bibimpap, and the uni miso udon. I think the portions were small so that was a bit disappointing, but the quality of the food was good! After we ate everything, I was full. I think if I had only ordered a main, I would have still been hungry. I do really like the aesthetic of the place, so I think for people who enjoy dining for the vibes, Kingyo is worth a visit. ”

“ I always love izakayas and the various offerings, and this one hits the spot. Taking advantage of the long weekend for US holiday, we made reservations for Monday lunch. We even made a note to preorder the classic bento box as they only make 8 a day. You can only make dinner reservations for weekends, in contrast, so you cannot really make a reservation note and not worry about lining up super early for a chance at the limited bento box during lunch service. On Monday, we arrived at 11:55am, 5 minutes before opening. Had we not preordered, we would be out of luck because there were 30 people in front of us lining up. Rather than freaking out, we felt super complacent as we were guaranteed the bento box when we checked in with the host. Because I made the reservation with an Amex card, they even sat us at the Amex exclusive tables (which didn't really feel any more special, just a bit more private from the busier dining area). For the limited bento box, we added miso soup and rice for 2.80 extra, which is a good deal as they say it is unlimited refill. Because we wanted to save room for other food later, we just opted to not get refill. The bento box has a selection of 16 items and they were pretty solid. Nothing felt like it was out for a long time, as each bite tasted pretty fresh and representative of them actually making these bento boxes to-order. I particularly loved the oshi (seared fish sushi), pork belly, and the duck breast. The other ones were pretty spot on and there was nothing that I didn't like. In addition, we got the stone grilled kobe beef that is pretty juicy and tender. Flavor is not added but they serve you a barbecue and yuzu garlic sauce that were both nice additions to enhance the dish. The stone is piping hot so despite us spending a few minutes taking pictures of the food, we did not need to ask them to replace the stone despite the server offering us to. Service is good as water refills are frequent and they bring out the food at a good cadence without feeling rushed. The meal was really efficient and we were able to be in and out of the restaurant within an hour, perfect for a nice, quick lunch especially for those that want to check this place out on a lunch break, for instance. ”

“ This was my first time at Kingyo, a must try after my amazing experience at their sister restaurant. Started with the bluefin tuna tartare which had delicious (I think house made?) chips, and some avocado in it as well. I found it a little too oversauced for my taste but it was a solid 4/5. Salmon sushi was good, had a nice light torching to the tops and the avocado on top was in this neato whipped form. Sizzling pork rice bowl was absolutely delicious, Pork was tender and falling apart, and the rice was crispiest by the bowl. Finished it off with the crème brûlée dessert which was absolute perfection! Not too sweet and had a green tea flavour, wish there was more of that delicious raspberry sauce. The service was great and ambiance was a lower lit but lovely environment, perfect for a date night with friends or an actual romantic date. Tables had some plastic dividers in between. ”

“ The staff is very welcoming! The staff greets new guests as they come in. They work so diligently and attentively. I love how the restaurant was decorated as well. I really stuck with the ambiance of the cuisine. I ordered the Mackerel with a side of corn on the cobb and Sapporo. Very good! fish was very fresh and left satisfied. Highly recommend if you're looking for some good Japanese food, good service, and great food! ”

“ I ran here to get takeout because the reviews were so good. I get there around 8pm on a Wednesday night and it is packed--there was not an empty table in the restaurant! There were millennial friend groups, families, and work groups--diverse crowd. I had the omakase 5 kinds of sashimi ($50) and 5pc scallop sashimi ($13). The scallop sashimi was delicious. It wasn't that filling but the fish was high quality. The decor inside was dark, woody, and slightly cold. ”

“ Wow I can't believe I've never been to this place until Today when my wife and I drove by saw the crowds parked and walked by, taking a chance and lo and behold they had two seats for us just before 1 - I think it was like their second seating or something. When you see a long line in Vancouver for food you can't go wrong. The menu is amazing and expansive - everything from top sushi/sashimi to great lunch seats. The truffle carbonara is not one of their recommended dishes but is AMAZing - the flavour is off the charts good. I blended the sauce with some extra rice to savour every last bit. I had the curry beef with pork cutlet. They say the cutlet is one of a kind and you can taste the quality. Really great crust and the pork is so tender. The curry is really flavourful as well, rich enough but not too much. My wife had the black cod set. I tried some and man the cod is sooo tender soft and velvety. It oozes of quality. I'm already planning to go back. Next time to try some wagyu where they cook it on a hot stone they bring in front of you. Thai place is an experience that you cannot miss. ”

“ Had a great time here with family while visiting! We did walk in but the place is a little small so I'd recommend reservations if possible. We got Wagyu hot stone - This was the chef's special that day. The meat was tender and it had some really yummy sauces! Just enough to share as well. Make sure not to overcook the meat! Wagyu toro bowl - not as much toro but lots of wagyu. Had a sauce and generous amount of uni that made it even more worthwhile Hokkaido bowl - love me some fresh shrimp. Lots of rice too Mapo Udon - so good if you're a fan of mapo and peppercorn. The noodles are cooked Al dente Hot cheese ice cream - unique and fun! There's walnuts hiding under ”

“ I heard good things about this place so I was excited to try it. We had a reservation for 5 people at 6PM on Friday. They can definitely accommodate larger groups if needed. The interior was nicely decorated and gave a chic vibe. It was a little dark though but I guess that is the ambience they are going for. Deep Fried Fresh Corn (3/5): The fry on the corn was good but I didn't care for the soy butter. It made the corn too salty. Octopus Karaage (2/5): This felt a little too oily for my liking. I didn't like the batter on it either. Made it feel heavy. Sockeye Salmon Carpaccio (5/5): This was literally so good. It was so fresh with the fried garlic chips and red onion slices. Definitely recommend. Stone-grilled Beef Tongue (4/5): You cook the thinly sliced beef tongue on a stone and it is a little difficult if you don't know what you're doing. The meat quality was good. The salt sauce it came with was a good pairing. Grilled Pork Cheek (5/5): I loved this so much. It was the perfect texture and the miso marinate was good. It was tender. It came spices to dip it in which made it a little spicy. Ebi-Mayo (4/5): The tiger prawns were huge! The tempura batter was nice a light. There was too much mayo though. Uni Miso Udon (4/5): This had sea urchin, sweet white miso cream sauce, ikura and snow crab. It wasn't too heavy which was nice. Portion was small. I didn't care too much for the arugula. Mango Lychee Soda (5/5): I love mango and lychee so this was perfect! The little frozen mango chunks were good too. This is a great spot for dinner! I highly recommend making a reservation. The tapas style menu lets you try so many different things. Definitely come with a big group so you can order everything. ”

“ I tried Kingyo during my visit to Vancouver, and it turned out to be the best meal I had in the city! Out of all the dishes I ordered, I highly recommend everyone to get their seafood bimbimbap. It was savory and sweet! The service was amazing and quick. The staff were incredibly energetic and kind. If you're in Vancouver, do yourself a favor and check out Kingyo! ”