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4.9
- 4.9Food
- 4.9Service
- 4.8Ambience
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Noise • Moderate
Award-winning
Yuwa Japanese Cuisine (fka Zest Restaurant)
4.9
1309 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Japanese
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2 people
30 Mar 2025
March 2025
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19:00
Experiences are available.
About this restaurant
- Good for special occasions
- Neighbourhood gem
- Healthy
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Additional information
- Dining styleFine Dining
- PriceCAN$51 and over
- CuisinesJapanese, Japanese (Washoku), Sushi
- Hours of OperationDinner Wed–Sun 17:00–22:00
- Phone number
- Website
- Payment OptionsAMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeSmart Casual
- Executive ChefMasahiro Omori
- Award-winning
- MICHELIN Plate 2022
- AreaKitsilano
- Cross StreetMcdonald St. x 16th Avenue
- Parking detailsParking is available in front of the building off 16th or at the back of the building accessing from Mcdonald St to the back alley. Or there are plenty of free parking along 16th Ave.
- AdditionalBeer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Experiences
Kaiseki Course - 7 days notice required
CA$190.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates availableOur KAISEKI COURSE is 7-8 seasonal courses including dessert. We offer this course at the chef's table (sushi bar counter) only, for up to 4 guests. We require a reservation at least one week in advance, which is FULLY PRE-PAID in order to have seasonal ingredients to be flown in from Japan. This charge is NON-REFUNDABLE, however it is transferable. We suggest a dining time anywhere between 2.5 hrs to 3 hrs to fully enjoy this course. We are unable to offer gluten free or vegan/vegetarian options, PLEASE NOTIFY US YOUR DIETARY RESTRICTION AT THE TIME OF MAKING YOUR RESERVATION.
What 1,309 people are saying
Yuwa Japanese Cuisine (fka Zest Restaurant) reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
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Vancouver / British Columbia
Japanese
Vancouver
Best Overall
Vancouver
Best Food
Vancouver
Good for special occasions
Vancouver
Japanese
Review summary
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Yuwa Japanese Cuisine offers an "intimate and elevated sushi experience" with "exceptional service." Guests rave about its "authentic Japanese cuisine" and "superb presentation." The "creative menu" respects traditional flavors while providing "wonderful seasonal specialties." Despite some reports of small portions, Yuwa remains a "neighborhood gem" for special occasions.
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Mark
Vancouver3 reviews
5.0Dined 6 days ago
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- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Terri VIP
Raleigh12 reviews
5.0Dined 7 days ago
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- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Bryan
Vancouver1 review
5.0Dined on 22 March 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
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Andy VIP
Vancouver2 reviews
5.0Dined on 22 February 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Aaron
Vancouver5 reviews
5.0Dined on 20 February 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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ALEXIS
Los Angeles1 review
5.0Dined on 16 February 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Christina
Vancouver1 review
5.0Dined on 15 February 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
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Carol VIP
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0Dined on 14 February 2025
- Overall 5
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- Service 5
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JIm VIP
Vancouver7 reviews
5.0Dined on 8 February 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
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James VIP
New York City6 reviews
5.0Dined on 6 February 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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FAQs
Yuwa Japanese Cuisine (fka Zest Restaurant) offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 731-9378.
Yuwa Japanese Cuisine (fka Zest Restaurant) is rated 4.9 stars by 1309 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a booking
Experiences are available.
2775 W. 16th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6k 3C3
Dining areas
Additional information
- Award-winning
- MICHELIN Plate 2022
- Cross StreetMcdonald St. x 16th Avenue
- AreaKitsilano
- Hours of OperationDinner Wed–Sun 17:00–22:00
- PriceCAN$51 and over
- CuisinesJapanese, Japanese (Washoku), Sushi
- Dining styleFine Dining
- Dress codeSmart Casual
- Parking detailsParking is available in front of the building off 16th or at the back of the building accessing from Mcdonald St to the back alley. Or there are plenty of free parking along 16th Ave.
- Payment OptionsAMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive ChefMasahiro Omori
- AdditionalBeer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number