Guu with Garlic

Name: Guu with Garlic
Address: 1698 Robson St, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6G 1C7
Telephone: (604) 685-8678
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (161)

CAN$30 and under

Japanese

1698 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6G 1C7

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Kid-friendly

Guu with Garlic, also called Guu Robson is all about “Garlic is Sexy”. Sexy is not just about the outside, but it’s the fundamental attitude reflecting energy. Garlic is good, makes you healthy and beautiful! Enjoy the classic Izakaya dishes with a garlic punch. 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
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 3:00 pm–12:30 am Sun 3:00 pm–11:30 pm
Phone number
(604) 685-8678
Website
https://guu-izakaya.com/Garlic_QR
Payment options
AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1698 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6G 1C7
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Bidwell
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Canada Line: get off at Vancouver City Center station and 20 min walk Sky Train: get off at Burrard station and 15 min walk #005 bus, the closest stop is Robson + Cardero
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

What 161 people are saying

Guu with Garlic 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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.2Service
4.2Ambience
3.9Value

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161 Reviews

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Marissa VIP
San Francisco Bay Area15 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very authentic Japanese food along with some items with a twist. Delicious food and fast service!
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Hyemin
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
3.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I usually don’t leave negative reviews, but I feel this experience needs to be shared. The server seemed to have a very limited understanding of English, which made communication extremely difficult. I tried to explain multiple times that the food seemed burnt, but all I got in response was "Eh?" and eventually, "Ah… do you need the bill?" It felt like there was no effort to understand or resolve the issue. I still left a tip out of courtesy, but it’s clear that some proper service or language training is urgently needed. I hope the management takes this feedback seriously.
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rosena
Vancouver / British Columbia3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s our family local favorite gem. It’s the best!
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Fen fen
Winnipeg / Manitoba1 review
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food here was absolutely delicious. With so many items on the menu, it was difficult to choose! Our servers were attentive and helpful. The menu has lots of kid-friendly items.The salmon & ikura don and the BBQ eel in the clay pot were big hits for the kids. Overall, we really enjoyed our dinner at Guu with Garlic and will be back again.
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Dafna
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
4.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely small and authentic. We enjoyed our meal and expeexperience.
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Eric
Vancouver / British Columbia15 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It just amazing they taste like 20 years ago. Lots of memories
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Orange County8 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently great food and service.
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Mike VIP
Vancouver / British Columbia69 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Portions have gotten smaller for some of the dishes - we ordered 2 desserts, waited 20 minutes never arrived so cancelled them. This trip was not up to their usual high standards
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Eric
Orange County4 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best Japanese restaurants in the city. Sashimi was so fresh. Everything was good. Friendly staff.
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Georgina VIP
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food and always great service. Very fresh and flavorful sashimi.
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FAQs

Guu with Garlic does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Guu with Garlic also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 685-8678.

Guu with Garlic is rated 4.3 stars by 161 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

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

1698 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6G 1C7

Additional information

Cross street
Bidwell
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 3:00 pm–12:30 am Sun 3:00 pm–11:30 pm
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 Vancouver City Center station and 20 min walk Sky Train: get off at Burrard station and 15 min walk #005 bus, the closest stop is Robson + Cardero
Payment options
AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Website
https://guu-izakaya.com/Garlic_QR
Phone number
(604) 685-8678

Guu with Garlic

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What 161 people are saying

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