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Shizenya
Vancouver's premier destination for healthy, sustainable Japanese cuisine with vegan and Ocean Wise seafood options.
5(5 reviews)
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japanese
japanese
Fresh, creative sushi rolls made with plant-based ingredients and optional brown rice for a healthier twist.
Sustainable seafood dishes, including sashimi and rolls, sourced responsibly to support marine ecosystems.
Delicious starters like Agedashi Tofu, Deep Fried Eggplant, and Cauliflower Bites, perfect for sharing.
Curated selection of Japanese sake and beers, including unique options like Sweet Potato Amber Ale and Yuzu Ale.
Fresh, generous sashimi served over salads with miso dressing, ideal for a light, healthy meal.
Sweet treats and refreshing juices to round out your dining experience with something for everyone.
Vancouver's premier destination for healthy, sustainable Japanese cuisine with vegan and Ocean Wise seafood options.
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Shizenya is a beloved Japanese restaurant in Vancouver, celebrated for its fresh, high-quality sushi and plant-based offerings. We specialize in vegan sushi with brown rice options, alongside Ocean Wise seafood, ensuring sustainable and delicious dining. Our menu features standout dishes like Agedashi Tofu, Deep Fried Eggplant, and Cauliflower Bites, complemented by a premium sake menu and Japanese beers. With a warm, quaint atmosphere and attentive, friendly staff, we provide an exceptional experience for all, from carnivores to vegans, emphasizing health and flavor in every bite.
The restaurant is not big, and nicely decorated with a warm atmosphere. I appreciate the emphasis on healthy food. The servers are super friendly and attentive. Conscious of carb intake, I ordered the large sashimi salad for $22, and the dish exceeded expectations: the sashimi were fresh and generous, the miso dressing well tuned to the dish and not overwhelming. Overall an excellent experience, much better than the price suggests.
After being away for almost a decade, it was great to see Shizenya still making high-quality vegan sushi, with great additions like brown rice. Don’t worry, my carnist friends, there’s plenty of Ocean Wise seafood too, but for this review I’ll focus on the plant-based options. Standouts include the Agedashi Tofu, Deep Fried Eggplant, and Cauliflower Bites, all excellent. The premium sake menu and assortment of Japanese beers are also noteworthy. I tried two of the beers (Sweet Potato Amber Ale & Yuzu Ale) on my last visit and they were SO good. There are desserts for everyone, plus juices as well. Staff are helpful and courteous, the space is super clean and quaint, and overall it’s excellent all around.
Have been going here every trip to Vancouver for many, many years. It never disappoints! Food is so fresh, delicious, played beautifully, and a really good value. We always get rolls and have gyoza and tempura before. This visit we had the aburo salmon roll, geisha girls roll, sakura blossom roll, natural bomber roll, spicy tuna, and a dynamite roll. All were fantastic. Favorites were the aburi, the Sakura and the geisha girls rolls. The brown rice gives them such a nice texture too. The staff is always so friendly and welcoming. You can make reservations online if you want but we have been able to walk in too.
BROWN RICE SUSHI!! 😍 So happy we found this gem. Great quality ingredients, warm service, and a variety of delicious dishes. Looking forward to coming back!
Shizenya is an absolute gem! The food is fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor, from their sushi rolls to the warm bowls, everything tasted amazing. What truly made the experience special was the service. The staff are so kind, attentive, and genuinely authentic, they make you feel warmly welcomed from the moment you step in. A place where both the food and the people leave you smiling - definitely one of my new favorites in Vancouver! 🌸🍣
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