Top 5 sushi and Japanese restaurants in Richmond

Noms Magazine and Daily Hive both covered Gyubee's October 2024 opening as Ontario's popular all-you-can-eat Japanese BBQ chain bringing its first BC location to Richmond. Noms Magazine wrote that Gyubee "blends Japanese and Korean BBQ flavours with an large menu featuring sushi, Nagoya-style chicken wings, takoyaki, Korean banchan, and their iconic crème brûlée."

• “Known for its fusion approach, Gyubee blends Japanese and Korean BBQ flavours with an large menu featuring sushi, Nagoya-style chicken wings, takoyaki, Korean banchan, and their iconic crème brûlée.”

  Noms Magazine, Noms Magazine Culinary and Lifestyle Team · news · October 17, 2024 (opens in a new tab)

• “only all-you-can-eat Japanese barbecue restaurant that provides quality and fresh ingredients”

  Daily Hive, Marco Ovies · news · October 18, 2024 (opens in a new tab)

Noms Magazine and Daily Hive both covered Hello Nori's August 2024 opening at Richmond Centre as the brand's largest North American location. Daily Hive reported that "each hand roll is crafted one at a time to ensure the nori stays crispy, the rice remains perfectly warm, and the ingredients are exceptionally fresh."

• “It is the largest Hello Nori with 36 seats available.”

  Noms Magazine, Jason Yeh · news · August 23, 2024 (opens in a new tab)

• “Each hand roll is crafted one at a time to ensure the nori stays crispy, the rice remains perfectly warm, and the ingredients are exceptionally fresh.”

  Daily Hive, Hanna McLean · news · August 23, 2024 (opens in a new tab)

Photo: Hello Nori's website

Noms Magazine covered the November 2025 opening of Sushi Lovers' second location at the One Park building across from Richmond Centre. The article said the spot "has always been a family favourite for its fresh sushi, generous portions, and decent pricing" and noted it tripled the size of the original Blundell restaurant.

• “Sushi Lovers has always been a family favourite for its fresh sushi, generous portions, and decent pricing.”

  Noms Magazine, Jason Yeh · news · November 1, 2025 (opens in a new tab)

Noms Magazine covered the March 2025 opening of Zenbu Aburi at Aberdeen Square as a new independent aburi sushi spot in Richmond. The article noted that "Zenbu Aburi stays true to its name (Zenbu = 'everything' in Japanese), offering a lineup that's all about aburi sushi."

• “Zenbu Aburi stays true to its name (Zenbu = 'everything' in Japanese), offering a lineup that's all about aburi sushi.”

  Noms Magazine, Jason Yeh · news · March 19, 2025 (opens in a new tab)

Noms Magazine covered the July 2024 opening of Okome in Steveston as a new spot focused on inari sushi. The article explained that "inari sushi is a type of sushi presented different, with the rice tucked inside sweet and salty deep-fried tofu pockets." The menu also includes sashimi, donburi and udon.

• “Inari sushi is a type of sushi presented different, with the rice tucked inside sweet and salty deep-fried tofu pockets.”

  Noms Magazine, Jason Yeh · news · July 4, 2024 (opens in a new tab)

Photo: Okome's website