Oku Izakaya

4.8

51 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Japanese

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Indulge in OKU IZAKAYA's Japanese culinary symphony, from exquisite sushi to avant-garde creations. Our menu weaves tradition and innovation with delights like sashimi paired with artisanal cheeses and kelp-adorned meats. Experience classics with a twist – from seductive thick-cut braised pork to boldly spiced karaage and smoky silver cod.

At OKU IZAKAYA, discover a vibrant tapestry of Japanese flavors, where culinary traditions meet avant-garde creations. Delight in fresh sashimi and innovative hand-rolled sushi tacos, awakening your taste buds to a flavorful journey. Join us, celebrate the harmonious blend of tastes, and embark on an extraordinary adventure in Japanese gastronomy. Welcome to OKU IZAKAYA.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Japanese, Asian, Izakaya
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 am–1:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 am–2:00 am
Phone number
(604) 428-6557
Website
https://okuizakayabar.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
2 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 4K7
Neighborhood
Gastown
Parking details
None

What 51 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Vancouver / British Columbia
Japanese
Vancouver
Best Ambiance
Vancouver
Best Value
Vancouver
Good for special occasions
Vancouver
Japanese

Review summary

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Oku Izakaya in Vancouver's Gastown delivers an outstanding dining experience with "superb food and excellent service." Guests rave about the "talented chef," exquisite sashimi, and creative dishes like red tuna with blue cheese. With a cozy atmosphere reminiscent of Tokyo, this spot is perfect for special occasions and late-night meals.

51 Reviews

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Seo
Vancouver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food was really delicious. It was little bit noisy, but ambience was also good. However, even though I had made a reservation, having to wait for 50 minutes for the food was really unpleasant. We only ordered two pieces of sushi and sashimi and, but waiting for 50 minutes was a bit excessive.
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Lily
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious, and our server was so sweet and friendly! We had a great experience here!
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Yuka
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was remarkable. Definitely I’m going to back again!!
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Jennifer
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible, consistent service from Tekashi and the team! Always amazing. Hospitality perfection!
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Catalina
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food is amazing! So fresh and delicious. I have been here many times and will continue to do so.
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Andrew
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food arrived in a timely manner. Host/waitress was attentive and polite. Nice cozy place.
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Piper
London
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the second time we have been to this restaurant and it was once again unbelievably excellent. From the moment you step inside and are greeted by your server the whole experience is top notch. The food is over the top great, the service is amazing. Nothing to say but kudos to this restaurant!!
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Pegah
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love the premium sashimi, chicken karaage and the matcha ice cream, creamy matcha cocktail.
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Keiko
Vancouver
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had one of the best dining experience here at Oku Izakaya. It was really nice to start off with a welcome sign with your name on. Firstly, everything we ordered was amazing. We especially enjoyed the temaki sushi. The ingredients were so fresh and tasty. The ambient of the restaurant was nice and cozy. All the staff were very friendly and vibrant. We will definitely come back on a special occasion.
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Maria
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A definite taste of Japan in Vancouver! The sea urchin ikura is a delight!
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Oku Izakaya is rated 4.8 stars by 51 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

2 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 4K7

Additional information

Neighborhood
Gastown
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 am–1:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 am–2:00 am
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Japanese, Asian, Izakaya
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
https://okuizakayabar.com/
Phone number
(604) 428-6557

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