Reservations are very much recommended. It's been a while since I've seen a line up for a restaurant to open. The decor and atmosphere is pleasant and the server was very nice. The food was very good indeed. I will be back, and recommend it...to others.More

Dropped in just after opening on a weekday and the place was already filling up. Started with the tofu appetizer which was super flavorful. The balance of the tofu, seaweed and mushrooms was perfect. Next went with the pressed ahi sushi. While the presentation was...great, overall flavor was just above average. The tuna should have been seared but it was closer to cooked.More

Excellent food. Prompt and polite service. Energetic but civil atmosphere. We especially appreciated the live performance from the chefs, and the enthusiastic chants of all staff.

I came to this restaurant for dinner with my family and honestly, I find it quite over rated regarding its reviews. Of all the things I ordered, only the plain white rice tasted amazing. The rest of the food had a pleasant taste and only...the “Kobe Beef Udon” was not as delicious. The place itself is quite simple but fine and the service was really good. The only thing I disliked about the restaurant was the quality of the food in general, I expected a lot more form it regarding the spectacular reviews it has. Honestly, I think it’s worth trying since it’s a good experience, but I wouldn’t say it’s as good as it says to be. It’s an average Japanese restaurant.More

We just happened upon Kingyo whilst scouting for a lunch restaurant. We had Sashimi Salad followed by tan tan noodle soup and beef udon noodles. The entire meal was delicious at every turn. The Sashimi was freshly prepared and served with very fresh salad, a...couple of different types of roe, and a very zingy yuzu based dressing. The Tan Tan noodles were perfectly balanced with both Umami and spice coming through. The beef udon noodles were spicy, and Moorish with a rich sauce. This was the best meal we've had for a long time. The pricing was very good, considering the quality of the food. Well done.More

Busy but we managed to get a table at the counter area as a walk-in without booking or queuing. The service is very swift and friendly and the food is excellent. Can highly recommend Kobe beef on hot stone, grilled duck, tempura prawns & mayo,...and blue fin tuna sushi. Wash this down with the red grapefruit cocktail and enjoy the participation of squeezing your own juice. Such fun!More

Warm welcome and very special service on our wedding anniversary. Fabulous food! Don’t miss the corn, tiger prawns and tan tan noodles. Beautiful room with central bamboo garden. Yum!

Great atmosphere, authentic japanese food and amazing quality. This is the best izakaya in Vancouver.

Was recommended by a friend to try Kingyo and was not disappointed. They serve excellent japanese tapas and service was great. The venue is small so be prepared for a wait. Located in a busy section of downtown so parking may also be an issue....Definitely recommend this restaurant if you are looking for authentic Japanese cuisine.More

C! Is simple always perfection whatever the chef or the month of the year it's THe IZAKAWA from Vancouver and his other little brothers like RAISU

Very friendly staff and delicious sushi. Mostly pressed sushi instead of rolls, very well presented. Recommend stopping in!

Food was average only. Certainly not as amazing as the high rating here would suggest. Perhaps our expectations were a bit too high due to the high rating.

During our visit to Vancouver, we tried two popular Japanese restaurants and Kingyo did not disappoint. Most of the area is permit only, cross your fingers for a parking spot. We showed up without making a reservation, but highly recommend making one, as the place...is very popular. When we arrived only 8 special bento boxes (fantastic value) were available so you have to be quick if you want one. The amazing staff and service, along with the delicious food, made our experience truly memorable. Highly recommended.More

We happened across this restaurant after visiting Stanley Park and had some lunch here. We were really impressed with the authentic Japanese food, it was all really tasty and full of flavour. The waitress was also so helpful and friendly - we had a great...time here! Thank you.More

Excellent ramen and service. We enjoyed 3 bowls of ramen and a California bowl the last night of our vacation post cruise. Our server was knowledgeable and gave us great service. Highly recommend.