Sumibiyaki Arashi · Restaurant · Vancouver
A one-Michelin-star, 14-seat counter where chef Pete Ho builds a 16-course yakitori omakase over binchotan charcoal.
Sumibiyaki Arashi is Vancouver's yakitori answer to the omakase counter, a one-Michelin-star, 14-seat room that turned charcoal-grilled chicken into one of the city's most sought-after reservations almost overnight. It opened in March 2025 and demand has outpaced its size ever since.
Chef Pete Ho brings both his Taiwanese heritage and years of Japanese training to the grill, with a yakitori mentorship that traces back through chefs he met in Japan. The understated counter seats just 14 and is built around a binchotan charcoal grill that burns extremely hot and clean.
The centerpiece is a 16-course omakase of chicken skewers: heritage birds, expertly butchered, with every part put to use, framed by supporting courses like a red crab chawanmushi with yuzu and a crispy, delicately fried tofu with sweet soy. It is precise, fire-driven cooking that treats yakitori with omakase seriousness, and because every seat faces the grill, the meal is as much about watching Ho work the coals as the skewers themselves.
With 14 seats and set seatings, this is a plan-ahead reservation, and weekend seats disappear first. Come on time and ready for a paced, multi-course dinner, since the omakase moves skewer by skewer and is not meant to be rushed. Dress is smart casual. The counter sits in Mount Pleasant, and reservations release one month ahead, so early planning pays off.
Address: 363 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5T 1W5, Canada, Vancouver
Sumibiyaki Arashi 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 - 22:00
- Wednesday: 17:00 - 22:00
- Thursday: 17:00 - 22:00
- Friday: 17:00 - 22:00
- Saturday: 17:00 - 22:00
- Sunday: Closed
Frequently asked about Sumibiyaki Arashi
How do I get a reservation at Sumibiyaki Arashi in Vancouver?
Tables at Sumibiyaki Arashi are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Vancouver plan, our Vancouver partner handles the nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Sumibiyaki Arashi?
Sumibiyaki Arashi 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 Sumibiyaki Arashi?
Sumibiyaki Arashi 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 Sumibiyaki Arashi located?
Sumibiyaki Arashi is in Vancouver, at 363 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5T 1W5, Canada. MyRSVP can build it into a full Vancouver itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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