The Hunger Struck - Confessions of a Food Fanatic.

I have been intending to put together a post about the Vancouver sushi restaurants I think are among the best. It’s a question I get quite often from those visiting Vancouver and I feel that people are often led terribly astray due to the abundance of sushi restaurants that exist in this city, thinking that because it’s Vancouver they can’t go wrong. Well that couldn’t be further from the truth, there are some really bad sushi restaurants in this city… if you are planning a trip here, or are looking for a new place to try out, here are my current picks for top 6 Vancouver area sushi restaurants.

1. Ajisai -Hands down this is my favorite place in Vancouver. The fish is as fresh as it’ll get and is probably still flapping around in the back as you are waiting patiently for a seat in this tiny cramped jewel of a restaurant. If there is one place in all of Vancouver to eat sashimi this would definitely be it. Try the toro it may change your life. This is a Vancouver foodie must. A bit of a drive out to Kerrisdale but completely worth it.

2081 West 42nd Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6M 2B4
(604) 266-1428

Recently when it has been my turn to pick a place to eat out on a special occasion, Italian seems to always be my first choice. I’m not sure why this is. When it comes to fine dining in Vancouver there really is an enormous amount of choice. I think that perhaps more than most people, I have a tendency to go back to the places that have left an impression over and over again . I like the familiar aspect of dining in a place where you know the standard of cuisine you will receive is going to be consistent with your previous experiences. There are a few Italian restaurants in Vancouver that fit this bill and Cioppino’s is right at the top.

This place is consistent across all aspects of the dinning experience. From the service, to the food to the over all experience this place always delivers. From being awarded Gold Winner in the 2007 BC Gold Medal Plates to being voted chef of the year in 2008, owner Pino Posteraro has many accomplishments under his belt. Once you tatse his food you’ll know why.