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Yuwa Japanese Cuisine (fka Zest Restaurant), Vancouver, BC
Award-winning

Yuwa Japanese Cuisine (fka Zest Restaurant)

4.8
4.8
1314 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Japanese
2775 W. 16th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6k 3C3

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
~ STORY OF YUWA JAPANESE CUISINE ~

Chef Masahiro Omori is the Executive Chef / Co-owner of Yuwa Japanese Cuisine who was born and raised in Chiba, Japan. His grandmother "YUWA" passionately owned a fish market in Chiba, Japan for over 50 years. Yuwa's dedication to her craft deeply touched Chef Omori and he lovingly brings her spirit forward with his professional experience at a well-known long-established Kaiseki restaurant in Tokyo, Japan.

Chef Masahiro Omori brings specialized regional dishes from across Japan taking advantage of the highest quality, freshest local BC ingredients. These can all be paired with our specialized selection of wines and sake.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Washoku, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (604) 731-9378
  • Website
    http://www.yuwa.ca/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Masahiro Omori
  • Location
    2775 W. 16th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6k 3C3
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Kitsilano
  • Cross street
    Mcdonald St. x 16th Avenue
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in front of the building off 16th or at the back of the building accessing from Mcdonald St to the back alley. Or there are plenty of free parking along 16th Ave.
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Kaiseki Course - 7 days notice required

    CA$190.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 4, 2024 - May 31, 2025
    Our KAISEKI COURSE is 7-8 seasonal courses including dessert. We offer this course at the chef's table (sushi bar counter) only, for up to 4 guests. We require a reservation at least one week in advance, which is FULLY PRE-PAID in order to have seasonal ingredients to be flown in from Japan. This charge is NON-REFUNDABLE, however it is transferable. We suggest a dining time anywhere between 2.5 hrs to 3 hrs to fully enjoy this course. We are unable to offer gluten free or vegan/vegetarian options, PLEASE NOTIFY US YOUR DIETARY RESTRICTION AT THE TIME OF MAKING YOUR RESERVATION.

Menu

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What 1,314 people are saying

Yuwa Japanese Cuisine (fka Zest Restaurant) reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Japanese

  • Vancouver

    Best Overall

  • Vancouver

    Best Food

  • Vancouver

    Best Service

  • Vancouver

    Good for special occasions

  • Vancouver

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Yuwa Japanese Cuisine offers an "authentic Japanese experience" with "amazing food, presentation, and customer service." Known for its "exquisite dishes" and "edible art," it is a top choice for special occasions. Despite occasional slow service, the "warm and welcoming atmosphere" and "superb quality" make it a favorite.

1,314 Reviews

  1. Vivian

    Vancouver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place , everything is amazing from the stuff to food to atmosphere. Thank you 🙏🏼

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  2. Emilee

    Memphis/West TN3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yuwa was delicious!! The quality of the sushi, sashimi, and nigiri were some of the best we have had. The servers were very friendly and attentive and the place had a great atmosphere.

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  3. Mark

    Vancouver6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very creative, cosy atmosphere, easy parking. Westside favourite.

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  4. Debra VIP

    Vancouver19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! Always my favourite place for special occasions….

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  5. Mandy VIP

    Toronto2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Sushi was great, the rest of the dishes were not notable or memorable. Service was lacking.

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  6. ali

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, presentation and customer service. One of my all time favorite Japanese restaurants.

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  7. AndrewA

    Vancouver1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food service was extremely slow. The kitchen must have been very backed up.

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  8. Mark

    Vancouver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food and dining experience, one of the best overall in Vancouver for Japanese food which why we keep going back.

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  9. Terri VIP

    Raleigh12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An intimate and elevated sushi experience in a charming neighborhood. Our sushi and service was exceptional.

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  10. Bryan

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for making it a memorable experience!

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FAQs

Yuwa Japanese Cuisine (fka Zest Restaurant) offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 731-9378.

Yuwa Japanese Cuisine (fka Zest Restaurant) is rated 4.8 stars by 1314 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Yuwa Japanese Cuisine (fka Zest Restaurant)

2775 W. 16th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6k 3C3

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    Mcdonald St. x 16th Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Kitsilano
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Washoku, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in front of the building off 16th or at the back of the building accessing from Mcdonald St to the back alley. Or there are plenty of free parking along 16th Ave.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Masahiro Omori
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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