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Itosugi Kappo CuisineB+
3648 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6R 2B7, Canada
· Restaurant
· Kitsilano
Inventive, value-forward omakase in a tiny room with generous hospitality, occasional pacing/consistency lapses, and reservations essential.
Why this grade
Itosugi Kappo Cuisine delivers solid food quality with creative contemporary kappo touches and warm, attentive service at exceptional value for omakase. However, inconsistent execution across visits, notably slow pacing and cramped seating, prevents grade A territory. This is a worthwhile neighborhood gem for diners who prioritize chef-driven creativity and value over luxury ambiance, best suited to those comfortable with two-hour tasting rhythms and intimate counter dining.
One caveat: Pacing can be lengthy with 15–30 minutes before first course at lunch and ~2-hour meals
What to order here
- BC uni (with optional Hokkaido upgrade)
- Chutoro nigiri
- Grilled/aburi fish (e.g., rockfish, black cod)
What stands out
- Feeling of a hidden neighborhood counter where the chef knows his fish
- Balanced nigiri with well-seasoned rice when on form
- Cooked courses like crispy-skin fish and silky chawanmushi
Opening Hours
Monday12:15–14:15, 18:00–22:15
Tuesday
Wednesday12:15–14:30, 18:00–22:15
Thursday12:15–14:15, 18:00–22:15
Friday
Saturday12:15–14:30, 18:00–22:15
Sunday12:15–14:15, 18:00–22:15
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