--- title: "Top 5 sushi and Japanese restaurants in Richmond | voche.me" canonical_url: "https://voche.me/bc/richmond-2026/guides/top-japanese-restaurants-richmond" last_updated: 2026-11-13 meta: description: "Five sushi and Japanese restaurants in Richmond named by Noms Magazine and Daily Hive, checked on 13 November 2026." "og:description": "Five sushi and Japanese restaurants in Richmond named by Noms Magazine and Daily Hive, checked on 13 November 2026." "og:title": "Top 5 sushi and Japanese restaurants in Richmond" "twitter:description": "Five sushi and Japanese restaurants in Richmond named by Noms Magazine and Daily Hive, checked on 13 November 2026." "twitter:title": "Top 5 sushi and Japanese restaurants in Richmond" --- RICHMOND · RESTAURANTS # Top 5 sushi and Japanese restaurants in Richmond Richmond has one of the largest concentrations of Japanese restaurants in Metro Vancouver. This guide covers five sushi and Japanese spots in the city, drawing on reporting from Noms Magazine and Daily Hive. Every page cited was read again on 13 November 2026. See the 5 places 1. Number 1 ### Gyubee Japanese Grill All-you-can-eat Japanese BBQ 50-8100 Ackroyd Rd, Richmond, Ackroyd area, 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](https://nomsmagazine.com/ayce-japanese-bbq-gyubee-os/) · 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](https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/gyubee-japanese-grill-open) · news · October 18, 2024 (opens in a new tab) 2. ![Hello Nori, from its own website](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fff39ba4da12a24f74e9aa1/t/650c90cc0aa66a76cf00a8f0/1695322316377/hellonori_website.png?format=1500w)Number 2 ### Hello Nori Hand roll bar 6551 No. 3 Rd #1450, Richmond, Richmond Centre 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](https://nomsmagazine.com/hello-nori-opens-richmond/) · 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](https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/hello-nori-richmond-open) · news · August 23, 2024 (opens in a new tab) [Visit hellonori.com (opens in a new tab)](https://www.hellonori.com/) Photo: Hello Nori's website 3. Number 3 ### Sushi Lovers Sushi restaurant 105-8119 Park Rd, Richmond, One Park, City Centre, Richmond 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](https://nomsmagazine.com/sushi-lovers-new-richmond-location/) · news · November 1, 2025 (opens in a new tab) 4. Number 4 ### Zenbu Aburi Aburi sushi restaurant 4000 No. 3 Rd #135, Richmond, Aberdeen Centre area, Richmond 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](https://nomsmagazine.com/new-aburi-sushi-restaurant-richmond-zenbu/) · news · March 19, 2025 (opens in a new tab) 5. ![Okome, from its own website](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/66b695ac96333616c8151be6/t/66bab2c88d39b54eed97b12c/1723511496073/OKOME+Storefront+Sign+%28Thick%29+%281%29.jpg?format=1500w)Number 5 ### Okome Inari sushi restaurant 150-11099 No. 1 Rd, Richmond, Steveston, Richmond 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](https://nomsmagazine.com/new-japanese-inari-okome-opens-richmond/) · news · July 4, 2024 (opens in a new tab) [Visit okome.ca (opens in a new tab)](https://www.okome.ca/) Photo: Okome's website QUESTIONS ## Questions this guide answers
What are the top sushi and Japanese restaurants in Richmond? This guide names five restaurants in Richmond: Gyubee Japanese Grill on Ackroyd Road, Hello Nori at Richmond Centre, Sushi Lovers at One Park on Park Road, Zenbu Aburi at Aberdeen Square, and Okome in Steveston.
Where is Gyubee Japanese Grill in Richmond? Gyubee Japanese Grill is at 50-8100 Ackroyd Road in Richmond. It opened its first BC location there in October 2024.
Where is Hello Nori in Richmond? Hello Nori is at 6551 No. 3 Road, unit 1450, inside Richmond Centre, near Uniqlo. It opened in August 2024 as the brand's largest location in North America.
Where is Sushi Lovers' new Richmond location? The new Sushi Lovers location is at 105-8119 Park Road in the One Park building, across from CF Richmond Centre. It opened in October 2025 and is larger than the original Blundell Road location.
Where is Zenbu Aburi in Richmond? Zenbu Aburi is at 4000 No. 3 Road, unit 135, in Aberdeen Square near Aberdeen SkyTrain Station. It opened in March 2025.
Where is Okome in Richmond? Okome is at 150-11099 No. 1 Road in Richmond's Steveston neighbourhood. It specializes in inari sushi, with rice tucked inside deep-fried tofu pockets, and also serves sashimi, donburi and udon.
What kind of food does Gyubee serve? Gyubee Japanese Grill is an all-you-can-eat restaurant serving Japanese and Korean BBQ. Its menu includes sushi, Nagoya-style chicken wings, takoyaki, Korean banchan and crème brûlée, cooked at built-in table grills.
When was this guide checked? Every page this guide cites was read again on 13 November 2026.
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SOURCES ## Every page this guide draws on 1. [Gyubee Japanese Grill to open first BC location in Metro Vancouver](https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/gyubee-japanese-grill-open)Daily Hive, Marco Ovies · October 18, 2024 · dailyhive.com · read November 13, 2026 2. [Hello Nori Richmond opens its doors in Metro Vancouver](https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/hello-nori-richmond-open)Daily Hive, Hanna McLean · August 23, 2024 · dailyhive.com · read November 13, 2026 3. [Sushi Lovers Opens Larger New Richmond Location With Cat Themed Decor](https://nomsmagazine.com/sushi-lovers-new-richmond-location/)Noms Magazine, Jason Yeh · November 1, 2025 · nomsmagazine.com · read November 13, 2026 4. [New Japanese Aburi Sushi Restaurant Opens in Richmond With Limited Time 20% Off Promo](https://nomsmagazine.com/new-aburi-sushi-restaurant-richmond-zenbu/)Noms Magazine, Jason Yeh · March 19, 2025 · nomsmagazine.com · read November 13, 2026 5. [Ontario's Popular AYCE Japanese BBQ 'Gyubee' To Open First BC Location Next Week](https://nomsmagazine.com/ayce-japanese-bbq-gyubee-os/)Noms Magazine, Noms Magazine Culinary and Lifestyle Team · October 17, 2024 · nomsmagazine.com · read November 13, 2026 6. [Hello Nori Opens Largest North American Location In Richmond](https://nomsmagazine.com/hello-nori-opens-richmond/)Noms Magazine, Jason Yeh · August 23, 2024 · nomsmagazine.com · read November 13, 2026 7. [New Japanese Inari Sushi Spot 'Okome' Opens In Richmond](https://nomsmagazine.com/new-japanese-inari-okome-opens-richmond/)Noms Magazine, Jason Yeh · July 4, 2024 · nomsmagazine.com · read November 13, 2026 **Found an error?** Tell the editors with the [corrections form](https://voche.me/bc/richmond-2026/report). [Read our standards](https://voche.me/bc/richmond-2026/about). MORE GUIDES ## More Richmond guides [All local guides ](https://voche.me/bc/richmond-2026/guides) Richmond · 5 places ### [Top 5 restaurants in Richmond](https://voche.me/bc/richmond-2026/guides/top-restaurants-richmond) Five Richmond restaurants named by Vancouver Magazine, Scout Magazine, Georgia Straight, Daily Hive and Canada's 100 Best. Richmond · 5 places ### [Top 5 Bakeries in Richmond](https://voche.me/bc/richmond-2026/guides/top-bakeries-richmond) Five Richmond bakeries covered by Noms Magazine: low-sugar artisan bread, meat floss cakes, Taiwanese buns, slow-fermented loaves, and Japanese sourdough. Richmond · 5 places ### [Top 5 coffee shops in Richmond](https://voche.me/bc/richmond-2026/guides/top-coffee-shops-richmond) Five coffee shops in Richmond covered by Daily Hive, Noms Magazine, and Retail Insider, checked November 2026. ## Sitemap See the full [sitemap](/bc/richmond-2026/sitemap.md) for all pages.