Guu Otokomae - Gastown

Name: Guu Otokomae - Gastown
Address: #105-375 Water Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6B 5C6
Telephone: (604) 685-8682
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (425)

CAN$30 and under

Japanese

#105-375 Water Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 5C6

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2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Great for happy hour
Neighborhood gem
Charming

Guu with Otokomae in Gastown brings a contemporary twist to the Izakaya. “Otokomae” means “handsome man” or “true man” physically and mentally. Each dish is carefully crafted to art-like perfection, making them both delicious & visually pleasing. Otokomae is perfect for groups, or for a sophisticated dinner for two at the counter. We keep seats for walk-in customers as well. No available seats on opentable does not mean we are fully booked. Please be aware that the time limited per table is two hours during peak hours.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese, Tapas / Small Plates, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am
Phone number
(604) 685-8682
Website
https://guu-izakaya.com/Otokomae_QR
Payment options
AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
#105-375 Water Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 5C6
Neighborhood
Gastown
Cross street
Cordova
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Canada Line: get off at Waterfront station and 3 min walk. Sky Train: get off at Waterfront station and 3 min walk #050 bus, the closest stop is Cordova + Seymour.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Wine

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What 425 people are saying

Guu Otokomae - Gastown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.1Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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Guu Otokomae - Gastown offers a vibrant izakaya experience with "great portions, great prices, and great energy." Guests appreciate "excellent Japanese food" with dishes like chicken Kara-Age and sashimi salad praised for their taste and freshness. While the service is friendly, some suggest improvements in drink menu knowledge.

425 Reviews

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Sebastien
Montreal / Quebec8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Guu Otokomae delivers the full izakaya experience: lively, friendly, and delicious. We were warmly welcomed, served quickly, and every dish was packed with flavor. Great portions, great prices, and great energy. A Vancouver gem!
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Natasha
Toronto / Ontario3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was my first time at this restaurant and it was amazing. The staff were friendly and all the food options were delicious! Thank you!
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Sean
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Japanese food. Small but reasonably priced portions, ideal for sharing and trying a few things.
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Jacob
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
1.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I’ve dined here many times over the years, but this recent experience was so disappointing I won’t be returning. The food was bad. Very bad. I don’t know what’s happened, but hopefully something in the kitchen changes soon for the better.
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John VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington10 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The menu was very unusual. Not a lot of great choices.
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Jeff VIP
Dallas - Fort Worth3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food as always! The chicken Kara-Age is incredible!
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Stephanie
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
4.0
Dined on March 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Hello: We had a very good experience. My Diva cocktail was delish. We had a window seat which was nice to look out over Gastown. Sashimi salad was excellent great dressing. Food came surprisingly quickly and was piping hot. We ordered the chicken Kara-age the chicken inside was super tender and outside crisp and hot. The octopus Takoyaki was great dipping sauce a delicous accompaniment. The Beef Udon (Guuu'd Yaki Udon) was good that dish could perhaps have had a stronger sauce it was quite mild tho the bonito flake gave it a great flavor. We would definately come here again!
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angelica
Vancouver / British Columbia12 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful time at this restaurant! The food was incredible, the service was excellent, and the vibe was so romantic—highly recommend! The only thing that could be improved is the server’s knowledge of the drink menu. We ordered the premium sake flight, but when we asked for details, the server simply Googled the names from the labels. From past experiences at Japanese izakayas, servers are usually well-versed in sake and enhance the experience by explaining the different types. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case here. That being said, the food was absolutely top-notch! We’d definitely come back.
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Anita
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
3.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Price is good. Deep fried is good. Fish is freshly grilled, but tasted like it's been in the fridge for quite a while.
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Erin
San Diego2 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This place came highly recommended. Saki flight was excellent. Some dishes were great others were disappointing. Overall experience was fine, just not the best. Probably would not come here again. Service was very good though.
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Guu Otokomae - Gastown is rated 4.3 stars by 425 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

#105-375 Water Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 5C6

Additional information

Cross street
Cordova
Neighborhood
Gastown
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese, Tapas / Small Plates, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Canada Line: get off at Waterfront station and 3 min walk. Sky Train: get off at Waterfront station and 3 min walk #050 bus, the closest stop is Cordova + Seymour.
Payment options
AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Wine

Website
https://guu-izakaya.com/Otokomae_QR
Phone number
(604) 685-8682

Guu Otokomae - Gastown

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