Yuwa Japanese Cuisine

Yuwa Japanese Cuisine Michelin-recommended traditional Kaiseki style Japanese restaurant in upper Kitsilano by Chef Masahiro Omori. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
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We are excited to announce that Zest Japanese Cuisine will be re-envisioned as “Yuwa Japanese Cuisine,” with our new Executive Chef, Masahiro Omori at the helm. Chef Omori’s grandmother “Yuwa” passionately owned a fish market in Chiba, Japan for over 35 years. Yuwa’s dedication to her craft deeply touched Chef Omori and he lovingly brings her spirit forward with 20 years of professional experience

. Look forward to a culinary tour of regional Japanese cuisine and sake utilising the freshest local BC ingredients. Each dish has a story and a wonderful glass of wine or sake to go with it! We will be open 5 days a week starting Wednesday, September 27th 2017 at 5pm to 10pm. Our on-line reservation system will be active that date, as well. We will be transitioning to 6 days a week in the near future. On behalf of all the Yuwa staff, we look forward to seeing you very soon.

Sunlit afternoons are best enjoyed at a slower pace.⁠⁠Our fully licensed patio is open for the season, an inviting setti...
07/17/2026

Sunlit afternoons are best enjoyed at a slower pace.⁠
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Our fully licensed patio is open for the season, an inviting setting to enjoy a thoughtfully selected glass of wine or sake alongside our seasonal Japanese specialties. We look forward to welcoming you.⁠
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Reservations available via the link in our bio.

Behind every piece of sashimi and every seasonal feature is a morning of thoughtful selection.⁠⁠From prized Japanese sea...
07/15/2026

Behind every piece of sashimi and every seasonal feature is a morning of thoughtful selection.⁠
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From prized Japanese seafood to the freshest local catch, each fish is chosen by chef Masahiro for its quality, flavour, and seasonality. ⁠
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Reserve your table via the link in our bio, and experience the freshest selection.

Introducing Fukucho Hattanso 50 Junmai Daiginjo, a beautifully crafted sake that showcases the elegance of Hiroshima's r...
07/12/2026

Introducing Fukucho Hattanso 50 Junmai Daiginjo, a beautifully crafted sake that showcases the elegance of Hiroshima's renowned Hattanso rice. Refined, aromatic, and delicately layered, it offers a graceful balance that lingers long after each sip.⁠
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Now available at Yuwa. Reservations via the link in our bio.

Simplicity reveals its greatest depth.⁠⁠Hisui Eggplant pairs delicate jade eggplant with ginger, fragrant shiso, and a c...
07/10/2026

Simplicity reveals its greatest depth.⁠
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Hisui Eggplant pairs delicate jade eggplant with ginger, fragrant shiso, and a crystal-clear dashi gelée, a quiet expression of the season, where every ingredient has its place.⁠
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Reservations via the link in our bio.

Our newest seasonal creations honour the ingredients at their peak, prepared with the balance and precision that define ...
07/10/2026

Our newest seasonal creations honour the ingredients at their peak, prepared with the balance and precision that define Japanese cuisine.⁠
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◾️ Hisui Eggplant with ginger, shiso, and dashi gelée.⁠
◾️ Chilled Chawanmushi with Hokkaido spiny king crab, yuzu, and delicate dashi.⁠
◾️ Hamachi Isobe featuring seared yellowtail from Ehime Prefecture, wrapped in seaweed and finished with a sesame soy milk sauce.⁠
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To accompany these dishes, we recommend WA 5 Assemblage 4 Junmai Daiginjo from Toyama.⁠
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Available for a limited time.

05/15/2026

From our kitchen to your table, with intention in every step.⁠
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At Yuwa, each dish is crafted by our chef with care and respect for the ingredients. What arrives to you is the final expression; balanced, thoughtful, and ready to be enjoyed exactly as intended.⁠
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Take your time. Savour each bite. This is the Yuwa experience.⁠
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Big congratulations to our very own Iori, co-founder and sake & wine specialist at Yuwa, for being named Sommelier of th...
05/05/2026

Big congratulations to our very own Iori, co-founder and sake & wine specialist at Yuwa, for being named Sommelier of the Year at the Vancouver Magazine Awards 🥂✨⁠
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A well-deserved recognition for years of craft, precision, and passion poured into every glass and every guest experience. We’re incredibly proud to celebrate this moment with you, Iori.⁠
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Join us in raising a glass to one of Vancouver’s finest. 🍶🍷

Address

2775 16th Avenue W
Vancouver, BC
V6K3C3

Opening Hours

Wednesday 5pm - 10pm
Thursday 5pm - 10pm
Friday 5pm - 10pm
Saturday 5pm - 10pm
Sunday 5pm - 10pm

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