Kingyo
8 expert reviews
“Deep-fried fresh corn with soy butter is deceptively simple, while the yellowtail and avocado carpaccio dressed with garlic chips, wasabi mayo and soy-sesame dressing will have you craving seconds.”
– Gayot
Travel + Leisure
"Though every Vancouverite has a different (equally strong) opinion about the city’s best sushi-and-Japanese restaurant, the upscale, hip Kingyo gets consistently high marks."
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Time Out
"Noisy, boisterous and fun - so don't plan on a romantic tête-a-tête."
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Zagat
4.6
"An “eclectic” array of “innovative”, “delicious” “izakaya-style” dishes plus “excellent cocktails” served by “cheerful” staffers create a “buzz with young diners”."
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Fodor's
"Behind its ornate wooden door, this izakaya occupies the stylish end of the spectrum, with a carved wood bar, lots of greenery, and sexy mood lighting."
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To drink, choose from several varieties of shochu (Japanese vodka) or sake.
Tasting Table
"Order anything sizzling, like thinly sliced beef tongue that comes on a hot rock for you to cook, and well-priced rice bowls."
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