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Salmon Soba, our signature dish at Okini - Okini, Vancouver, BC

Okini

4.5
4.5
34 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Contemporary Asian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Okini celebrates traditional and modern Japanese flavours with their West Coast flair, showcasing a harmonious blend of land and sea ingredients while emphasizing in sustainable and locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. Located in Kerrisdale, experience their chef-driven menu, fun cocktails and extensive wine offerings in their dining room, atrium, or patio.

We invite you to experience Chef Kevin Lin's signature dishes and local favourites such as Salmon Soba, Wagyu Tantanmen, Endive Caesar, A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Tenderloin Bento, Gindara Saikyoyaki, Truffle Yakiudon, and Wagyu Bolognese to name a few.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Asian, Japanese, Yoshoku
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (604) 263-0155
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Kevin Lin
  • Private party facilities
    At Okini Restaurant & Bar, we welcome larger parties and private events. Email us at dine@okiniyvr.com to inquire about parties over 9+Planning a special occasion, proposal, or celebrating a big milestone? Our wine cellar is available for intimate private dining experiences up to 4 guests. Email us at dine@okiniyvr.com to inquire.
  • Neighborhood
    Kerrisdale
  • Cross street
    Free street parking available on 57th Avenue and surrounding side streets.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Happy Hour at Okini

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM,Tue - Sat - 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
    Join us Tuesday to Sunday for Happy Hour! We have fun snacks on rotation along with drink specials — $5 beer, $8 wine, $8 margarita, $12 martini, YOU NAME IT.

    Happy Hour at Okini Photo

What 34 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Okini dazzles with its exquisite Japanese-Italian fusion cuisine, featuring standout dishes like "truffle pasta that tastes like heaven" and "melts in your mouth Haikaido Uni." While service experiences vary, the "superb" food quality and "innovative" flavors consistently impress diners. Dog-friendly and perfect for special occasions, Okini promises a memorable dining experience.

34 Reviews
  1. Irene

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is excellent and the restaurant is a gem! We ordered the Wagyu Beef Carpaccio, Yarrows Meadows Duck, Pork Tomahawk, and Black Sesame Chocolate Brownie.

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  2. Steve

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    11/10 rating. Every dish was amazing. Wagyu beef carpaccio, salmon soba, sablefish and Vongole. Thank you so much for such the amazing service and unbelievable food. Can’t wait to go again.

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  3. Jessica

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We were unfortunately disappointed this evening with poor service and long wait times

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  4. Kevin

    VIP

    Vancouver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    It was Valentine’s Day. Table was delayed over 20 minutes and food came slow. In the end we were there for 2.5 hrs for 3 courses. Due to the slowness of the food service, parties had diners who had their food and others left watching and waiting till they finished and then reversed roles. And as diners sat waiting for the next portion of their meals, the restaurant began backing up. Groups who showed up were told to wait as there was a backlog of food and so everything was delayed. It was a limited menu so I don’t understand why it was so slow. Everyone was having the same exact dishes so you would think that food service would be faster as it’s not made to order. That said the food was delicious and the 3 courses was a good amount of food. But at $150 a head, I’m not sure even good food can balance out the slowness of the service.

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  5. Calvin

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a Valentine’s Day wine pairing dinner and appreciated the personalized menu with our names—it made the experience feel special. The ambience was nice, but unfortunately, the food and service didn’t quite live up to expectations. The salad was overly bitter, and the appetizers felt unbalanced. The main courses were solid, but nothing particularly memorable. The biggest letdown was the service. There was a 15-minute wait between each course, and it took nearly two hours just to get to dessert. Our server seemed unprepared, unable to explain the wines or their origins, and was guessing throughout the meal. To top it off, an 18% gratuity was automatically added, despite the lackluster service. Overall, it was an average experience. For the price, I’d rather spend $500 at a restaurant that delivers both quality food and well-trained staff.

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  6. Ryan

    VIP

    Vancouver

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Food is okay, not good value for the money. Folks are nice, but this place is just out of hands for Valentines night. Drinks were served after the second course, and we felt like having waited for at lease half an hour before main courses were served. Sat at the bar with a 18% complimented tips, for this value of money, there are simply too many better options in the city. Unlikely to visit again lol.

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  7. Hailey

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best dinners I have ever had! The food was truly fantastic, the cocktails were amazing and the service was wonderful. Can’t wait to go back and continue to explore a thoughtful and innovative menu!

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  8. Pauline

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good. Service was friendly and attentive all the way through. I had a dirty glass which our server, Kevin, switched out when he noticed while he was filling my water. Overall, it was fine, but nothing really stood out to me so I would only go back if it was someone else’s choice.

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  9. Shannon

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is beautiful and inviting, bustling without feeling overly crowded or too busy even on a Saturday night. The service was exceptional, the food and wine recommendations were perfect (although I do need to go back and try everything else on the menu). The flavours of every cocktail and dish were perfectly balanced but robust, and I loved how much garlic was in the majority of the dishes we tried.

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  10. Carl

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! Highly reco the truffle pasta - I swear it tastes like heaven! Service was surprisingly fast. Portions are just right too! Will definitely come back.

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FAQs

Okini offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 263-0155.

Okini is rated 4.5 stars by 34 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Okini

1864 W 57th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6P 1T7

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Free street parking available on 57th Avenue and surrounding side streets.
  • Neighborhood
    Kerrisdale
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Asian, Japanese, Yoshoku
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kevin Lin
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (604) 263-0155
  • Private party facilities
    At Okini Restaurant & Bar, we welcome larger parties and private events. Email us at dine@okiniyvr.com to inquire about parties over 9+Planning a special occasion, proposal, or celebrating a big milestone? Our wine cellar is available for intimate private dining experiences up to 4 guests. Email us at dine@okiniyvr.com to inquire.
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