Okini

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   Jessica

   Vancouver

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   We were unfortunately disappointed this evening with poor service and long wait times
   

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   Kevin

   VIP

   Vancouver

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   It was Valentine’s Day. Table was delayed over 20 minutes and food came slow. In the end we were there for 2.5 hrs for 3 courses. Due to the slowness of the food service, parties had diners who had their food and others left watching and waiting till they finished and then reversed roles. And as diners sat waiting for the next portion of their meals, the restaurant began backing up. Groups who showed up were told to wait as there was a backlog of food and so everything was delayed. It was a limited menu so I don’t understand why it was so slow. Everyone was having the same exact dishes so you would think that food service would be faster as it’s not made to order. That said the food was delicious and the 3 courses was a good amount of food. But at $150 a head, I’m not sure even good food can balance out the slowness of the service.
   

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   Calvin

   Vancouver

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   We had a Valentine’s Day wine pairing dinner and appreciated the personalized menu with our names—it made the experience feel special. The ambience was nice, but unfortunately, the food and service didn’t quite live up to expectations. The salad was overly bitter, and the appetizers felt unbalanced. The main courses were solid, but nothing particularly memorable. The biggest letdown was the service. There was a 15-minute wait between each course, and it took nearly two hours just to get to dessert. Our server seemed unprepared, unable to explain the wines or their origins, and was guessing throughout the meal. To top it off, an 18% gratuity was automatically added, despite the lackluster service. Overall, it was an average experience. For the price, I’d rather spend $500 at a restaurant that delivers both quality food and well-trained staff.
   

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   Ryan

   VIP

   Vancouver

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Food is okay, not good value for the money. Folks are nice, but this place is just out of hands for Valentines night. Drinks were served after the second course, and we felt like having waited for at lease half an hour before main courses were served. Sat at the bar with a 18% complimented tips, for this value of money, there are simply too many better options in the city. Unlikely to visit again lol.
   

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   Hailey

   Vancouver

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   One of the best dinners I have ever had! The food was truly fantastic, the cocktails were amazing and the service was wonderful. Can’t wait to go back and continue to explore a thoughtful and innovative menu!
   

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   Pauline

   Vancouver

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   The food was good. Service was friendly and attentive all the way through. I had a dirty glass which our server, Kevin, switched out when he noticed while he was filling my water. Overall, it was fine, but nothing really stood out to me so I would only go back if it was someone else’s choice.
   

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   Shannon

   Vancouver

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 2 February 2025

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

   The restaurant is beautiful and inviting, bustling without feeling overly crowded or too busy even on a Saturday night. The service was exceptional, the food and wine recommendations were perfect (although I do need to go back and try everything else on the menu). The flavours of every cocktail and dish were perfectly balanced but robust, and I loved how much garlic was in the majority of the dishes we tried.
   

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   Carl

   Vancouver

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 1 February 2025

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

   Great food and service! Highly reco the truffle pasta - I swear it tastes like heaven! Service was surprisingly fast. Portions are just right too! Will definitely come back.
   

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   Christopher

   Vancouver

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 31 January 2025

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

   We went there for my partners birthday and had an amazing time.
   

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 January 2025

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

    The food was amazing. Although the portion sizes are a little small. Hard to share if you have 4 diners. The shiso wrap is delicious but kind of expensive fir what you get. We ordered the salmon soba and salmon tartar, both were very delicious. The burata dish was very unique with a unami bomb of a sauce. The sable fish broth was amazing. Our favorite dish was the truffle yaki udon. The service was sub par, had we had the same server from the beginning, the experience would have probably been better. He’s shift ended after we ordered and received 2 dishes. Rest of the night our new server didn’t check in until we were done eating. Did not offer to show us the dessert menu, we had to ask. Also never asked how we want our bill split. It was not a good way to end the experience. While the food was great, we wish the service could have matched.
    

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