Kishimoto · Restaurant · Vancouver
The Commercial Drive sushi room locals line up for - Osaka technique, West Coast fish.
Kishimoto is the Commercial Drive sushi room that Vancouver locals will happily line up for, serving precise, seasonal Japanese cooking without the downtown price tag, a favorite of people who eat out often. Open since 2011, it is a small, warm room led by chef-owner Akira Kishimoto, who trained at sushi and kaiseki restaurants in Osaka and Kyoto before opening his own kitchen in Vancouver.
Kishimoto works with a deep respect for Japanese tradition but is not afraid to bend it, plating with real artistry and leaning hard on local, seasonal ingredients pulled from the West Coast. The kitchen is best known for its oshizushi, or pressed sushi, and its chirashi, alongside fresh nigiri and hand-rolled maki, plus hot dishes like okonomiyaki and udon and an ever-changing run of seasonal tempura and gomaae.
It won Gold for Best Casual Japanese at the 2024 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, and the plating-to-price ratio is a big part of why the line forms early and the tables turn over with a steady, happy churn. Come hungry, ask what is good that day, and let the seasonal specials guide the order.
The room is compact and popular, so early evening on a weeknight is the sweet spot; Friday, Saturday and the front of dinner service see the longest waits. It takes some walk-ins if you cannot get a table, and dress is relaxed, a come-as-you-are Commercial Drive room with no jacket needed.
Address: 2054 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5N 4B2, Vancouver
Kishimoto takes reservations through OpenTable. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in Vancouver; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 17:00 - 21:45
- Wednesday: 17:00 - 21:45
- Thursday: 17:00 - 21:45
- Friday: 17:00 - 21:45
- Saturday: 17:00 - 21:45
- Sunday: 17:00 - 21:45
Frequently asked about Kishimoto
How do I get a reservation at Kishimoto in Vancouver?
Tables at Kishimoto are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Vancouver plan, our Vancouver partner handles the beach clubs and nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Kishimoto?
Kishimoto is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Kishimoto?
Kishimoto keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Kishimoto located?
Kishimoto is in Vancouver, at 2054 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5N 4B2. MyRSVP can build it into a full Vancouver itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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