Guu Otokomae - Gastown

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   Stephanie

   Vancouver1 review

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   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 VIP

   Vancouver12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 1 March 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

   Vancouver1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 20 February 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 17 January 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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   Tiffany

   Vancouver1 review

   1.0

   Dined on 29 December 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Visited with my boyfriend and two of his best friends. First, besides the karaage and the takoyaki (which you can’t really mess up) the food was subpar, we ordered a couple appies to share while we drank. The tempura batter on the brussel sprouts was non-existent or falling off where there was. On the ebi mayo it was the opposite, there was an outrageous amount of batter on a small shrimp. Service was unbelievably slow for the amount of staff on deck. From ordering food/drinks to water service, to asking for the bill. Water cups were empty throughout the visit, and no one checked in to see if we wanted to order more food or drinks or if we were done to clear the table etc. We asked for the bill from one of the servers just to watch her forget and walk around looking for things to do. It took us three tries to get billed and by the time we were leaving the mood was down and we just wanted to leave.
   

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   Wilson

   Vancouver9 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 23 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Good. I will come back. Good food , good price, friendly servers
   

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   Masanori

   Vancouver7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   カナダなのに日本的な親切なサービスと、良心的な値段に満足しています。他の人にも安心して勧められます。
   

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   604XFR VIP

   Vancouver104 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 24 September 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Interesting venue with the table dining on the loft floor. When we dined yesterday, it was not busy, but the servers were quite slow coming back taking the orders. It was remarked it it was my daughter’s birthday on the booking, but “NOTHING” happened (server didn’t say anything) !?!?
   

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   Phoebe VIP

   Vancouver26 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 September 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The service and food were as good (or even better) than before, when I used to be a regular at Guu Gastown! I ordered the burning pudding under an assumption that it is the dessert sizzling in a stone bowl, which I used to LOVE, and I was wrong; however, it was good and we enjoyed everything we ordered. A big thank-you to the staff who helped me with my heavy luggage. I can't wait to visit again!
   

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    Karen

    Vancouver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Was given a window seat as requested and very friendly staff, food is awesome
    

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