The wine list is good and many speciality spirits are available. Prices can be a little higher than some other Japanese restaurants but it is worth it as the food is fresh and of high quality. The menus is varied, includes many dishes associated with traditional Japanese fare, as well as a good number of exotic offerings. I live just blocks away so am a regular, as the food is great with an eccentric twist, as well as the good service under the gracious stewardship of owner/chef, Sada. Of course, too, for the Chinese Lunar New Year of February 12 and Valentine’s Day on February 14. The iconic Japanese restaurant, The Octopus’ Garden (OG) - soon entering its third decade in business - is an especially good place for this bumper February week of celebrations.Īnd it is open on Mondays, a day many restaurants in Vancouver close, so perfect for. Take aways are also available, and all do a brisk business on that front too. Go to all three, often, or as often as you can get in. OG also has a charming patio, and an equally charming tucked away and private room patrons can dine at. It has recently opened an extension to its patio, which is charming. OG is happily open on Mondays, closing on Tuesday and Wednesday, and open from 5pm to 8 pm. Moltan is open every day from noon til 9pm, with a staff break from 3pm to 4:30 pm in the week but it is open all through from Friday to Sunday. There is lots more besides, at all three, just as tasty.Īll three places are fairly small spaces, and it can be difficult to get in. I have had them all, and all are delicious. The signature roll at OG is the Sada roll at 20$ the Kibune roll is 14$ and the House roll at Moltan is 12$. He is now supported by his very gracious nephew, recently relocated from Japan. Kibune has a legendary owner/chef, who has remained at the helm since 1982, staying the course over 40 years this coming July. Aĭavid and his staff hail from South Korea, as is often the case with Japanese restaurants in Vancouver, showing they know Japanese cuisine with the best of them. In addition, customers get a complimentary small bowl of miso soup, and a lemon and hot water drink to go. Owner/ chef David is at the helm at Moltan, is friendly, turning out great sashimi and sushi dishes with dedication and focus,Ībly assisted by a great staff of seven, preparing good and fresh dishes at good prices, and serving it with grace. Owner/Chef at OG is the charismatic, Sada, who is supported by a great staff, with a wonderful Maitre D. OG is more expensive but has a wider selection of dishes with many eccentric offerings but Moltan, too, has a nice range of dishes, as does Kibune. Moltan has some great cocktails, and its Lavender is my favorite. OG has the most extensive selection of wines and whiskeys available but one can certainly find something good to drink at all three. Prices range and the selections are different. It is difficult to make comparisons, as all are so good, and all have interesting and specific additions. one block East, just off Walnut and Kibune a few blocks west, off Cornwall at Yew. Octopus’ Garden is on Cornwall, just off Maple Moltan, which opened last November, is. I am fortunate to live steps away from all three. Kitsilano is very lucky to have three very good sushi restaurants within blocks of one another, all in the Cornwall area. Yaletown & False Creek North Restaurants.American Restaurants for Lunch in Shaughnessy.Restaurants with Outdoor Seating in Vancouver.Restaurants for Special Occasions in Vancouver.Restaurants for Group Dining in Vancouver.Sushi Restaurants for Special Occasions in Vancouver.Mediterranean Restaurants with Outdoor Seating in Vancouver.Asian Restaurants with Private Dining in Vancouver.Restaurants near Octopus's Garden Restaurant.Hotels near (YVR) Vancouver Intl Airport.InterContinental (IHG) Hotels in Vancouver.