Applause Vancouver
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🎌 Applause Japanese Restaurant brings together homestyle comfort cooking and classic sushi-bar favourites, offering a warm and welcoming dining experience in Vancouver’s Oak Street neighbourhood.
Known for generous portions, fresh sashimi, and approachable Japanese comfort dishes, it’s a go-to spot for casual meals, family dinners, and reliable take-out.
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🍽️ Applause Menu
🍣 Appetizers & Small Plates
Light, flavour-forward Japanese starters ranging from crisp fried bites to chilled salads, miso-glazed seafood, and classic izakaya dishes.
🥢 Small Sides
Steam Rice
Fluffy steamed white rice served as a simple, comforting side.
Sushi Rice
Seasoned sushi rice prepared with balanced vinegar seasoning.
Oshinko
A selection of crisp Japanese pickles with a bright, tangy flavour.
Miso Soup
Classic miso broth with tofu, seaweed, and green onion.
🥬 Chilled Vegetable Starters
Holenso Ohitashi
Chilled spinach dressed in light soy and topped with bonito flakes.
Holenso Gomaae
Spinach tossed in rich sesame paste for a savoury finish.
Edamame
Steamed soybeans sprinkled lightly with salt.
Veggie Sunomono
Cold noodle salad with sweet vinegar dressing.
Kani Sunomono
Sunomono topped with imitation crab.
Ebi Sunomono
Sunomono topped with chilled shrimp.
Tako Sunomono
Sunomono topped with sliced octopus.
Seafood Sunomono
A refreshing mix of shrimp, octopus, and imitation crab.
Chuka Salad
Traditional marinated seaweed with a slightly sweet, savoury flavour.
House Green Salad
Fresh greens topped with baby shrimp.
Tuna Tataki Salad
Lightly seared tuna slices served over crisp greens.
Beef Sashimi Salad
AAA beef sashimi served over mixed greens.
Assorted Sashimi Salad
A colourful mix of sashimi over greens with sesame dressing.
🍤 Fried & Crispy Dishes
Agedashi Tofu (4 pcs)
Lightly fried tofu served in warm dashi-style broth with bonito flakes.
Pork Gyoza (6 pcs)
Pan-fried dumplings filled with seasoned pork.
Vegetable Gyoza (6 pcs)
Dumplings filled with seasoned vegetables.
Ika Karaage
Crispy deep-fried squid with a tender interior.
Chicken Karaage (5 pcs)
Japanese-style fried chicken that’s crisp, juicy, and lightly seasoned.
Yasai Croquette (3 pcs)
Golden-fried potato and vegetable croquettes.
Corn Croquette (3 pcs)
Creamy corn-and-vegetable cakes fried until crisp.
Takoyaki (6 pcs)
Octopus-filled batter balls topped with creamy mayo.
Ebi Mayo
Crispy shrimp coated in the restaurant’s creamy mayo sauce.
Truffle Fries
Crispy fries tossed in aromatic black truffle oil.
🦪 Baked & Grilled Seafood
Nasu Dengaku
Oven-baked eggplant glazed in sweet miso and topped with bonito flakes.
Kaki Motoyaki (1 pc)
Baked oyster topped with creamy house dressing.
Miso-Glazed Salmon Kama (0.5 LB / 1 LB)
Sockeye salmon collar glazed in house miso; limited availability.
Miso-Glazed Salmon Belly (0.5 LB / 1 LB)
Rich, fatty salmon belly coated in sweet miso glaze; limited availability.
Salmon Kama
Barbecued salmon cheek with smoky flavour.
BBQ Salmon Belly (6 pcs)
Marinated salmon belly grilled until tender.
Saba Shioyaki
Salt-grilled mackerel with crisp skin and juicy flesh.
Ika Shoga Yaki
Barbecued squid infused with fragrant ginger sauce.
BBQ Black Cod Collar
Tender black cod collar grilled to perfection.
Hamachi Kama
Grilled yellowtail cheek with deep, rich flavour.
Gin Tara Saikyo Yaki
Black cod baked in sweet miso marinade.
Lobster Motoyaki (2 pcs)
Baked lobster in creamy house dressing.
🔥 Grilled Meat & Hot Skillet Dishes
Yakitori
Chicken skewers glazed with savoury sauce.
Chicken Katsu
Crispy breaded chicken cutlet served with salad.
Bite-Size Steak
AAA steak cooked medium rare with garlic–sesame sauce.
🍣 Fresh Tartare
Tuna Tar Tar
Chopped tuna mixed with avocado for a fresh, silky bite.
Wild Salmon Tar Tar
Chopped wild salmon combined with creamy avocado.
🍤 Tempura & Light Fried Plates
Crispy, golden Japanese-style tempura and light bites made to pair perfectly with sushi or noodles. Fresh vegetables and seafood are fried to a delicate crunch for a clean, satisfying start to the meal.
Matsutake Tempura (Pine Mushroom)
Five pieces of fragrant pine mushroom tempura, lightly battered and crisp. (Seasonal and limited.)
Appetizer Tempura
A sampler of two shrimp tempura and three assorted vegetable pieces.
Sweet Potato Tempura
Five pieces of sweet potato fried in a delicate tempura batter.
Vegetable Tempura
Eight pieces of assorted fresh vegetables fried to a light, airy crisp.
Shrimp Tempura
Six plump shrimp fried in classic Japanese tempura style.
Assorted Tempura
A mix of three shrimp and five vegetable tempura pieces.
🍣 Nigiri
Traditional hand-pressed sushi featuring fresh seafood, tofu, or roe over seasoned sushi rice.
Inari Nigiri
Soft tofu pocket with a sweet–savory flavour.
Tai Nigiri
Mild, tender red snapper.
Masago Nigiri
Smelt roe with a crunchy pop.
White Tuna Nigiri
Smooth, buttery albacore tuna.
Ika Nigiri
Tender, chewy squid.
Hokkigai Nigiri
Surf clam with a sweet, briny taste.
Tamago Nigiri
Sweet layered Japanese egg omelette.
Ebi Nigiri
Cooked prawn with clean flavour.
Spicy Tuna Nigiri
Tuna mixed with spicy house seasoning.
Tobiko Nigiri
Flying fish roe with vibrant crunch.
Tobiko Nigiri with Quail Egg
Flying fish roe topped with silky quail egg.
Saba Nigiri
Salted mackerel with rich umami.
Tako Nigiri
Sliced octopus with firm texture.
Chopped Scallop Nigiri
Creamy scallop mixed with mayo.
Spicy Chopped Scallop Nigiri
Scallop with a spicy creamy finish.
Sockeye Salmon Nigiri
Wild salmon with a bright, clean taste.
Toro Nigiri
Tuna belly with rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Ikura Nigiri
Salmon roe with bold briny flavour.
Red Tuna Nigiri
Yellowfin tuna with deep colour and mild flavour.
Hotate Nigiri
Hokkaido scallop—sweet, soft, and delicate.
Unagi Nigiri
Grilled eel glazed with sweet soy sauce.
Hamachi Nigiri
Yellowtail with buttery richness.
Amaebi Nigiri
Spot prawn with natural sweetness.
Uni Nigiri
Seasonal sea urchin with rich, creamy ocean flavour.
Real Crab Nigiri
Hand-pressed nigiri topped with real crab meat.
Extra Ginger
Extra portion of pickled ginger.
Extra Wasabi
Extra serving of freshly mixed wasabi.
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🍣 Sashimi
Fresh, hand-cut slices of fish and seafood served without rice. Presented to highlight natural flavour and texture.
Appetizer Sashimi
A small sampler of wild salmon and white tuna sashimi.
Tai Sashimi
Red snapper sashimi offered in small or large portions.
Hokkigai Sashimi
Surf clam sashimi with firm bite.
Ika Sashimi
Squid sashimi with clean, chewy texture.
Tako Sashimi
Octopus sashimi, sliced tender and mild.
Saba Sashimi
Mackerel sashimi with rich umami.
Tuna Sashimi
Albacore tuna sashimi, soft and mild.
Salmon Sashimi
Wild sockeye salmon sashimi, vibrant and flavourful.
Spicy Salmon Sashimi
Wild salmon sashimi tossed with spicy seasoning. Available in half or full size.
Spicy Tuna Sashimi
White tuna sashimi mixed with house spicy sauce.
Toro Sashimi
Premium tuna belly sashimi with buttery texture.
Red Tuna Sashimi
Yellowfin tuna sashimi, deep red and smooth.
Hotate Sashimi
Hokkaido scallop sashimi, sweet and silky.
Amaebi Sashimi
Spot prawn sashimi, delicate and naturally sweet.
Hamachi Sashimi
Yellowtail sashimi with rich, smooth flavour.
Assorted Sashimi (12 pcs)
A mixed selection of salmon, tuna, squid, and surf clam.
Deluxe Assorted Sashimi (15 pcs)
A premium assortment including salmon, tuna, hamachi, octopus, and surf clam.
Super Deluxe Sashimi (15 pcs)
A luxury selection featuring salmon, hamachi, scallop, spot prawn, and seasonal uni or chef’s preferred cuts.
Uni Sashimi (S / L)
Seasonal sea urchin served in small or large portions.
Mirugai Sashimi
Geoduck sashimi, offered in small or large servings when available.
🍣 Maki Rolls
Classic and modern Japanese sushi rolls made with fresh fish, vegetables, and seasoned rice. A perfect mix of traditional flavours and house favourites. Additional charges may apply for any alterations.
Tamago Maki
Sweet Japanese egg omelette rolled in sushi rice.
Tuna Maki
Albacore tuna with clean, mild flavour.
Wild Salmon Maki
Sockeye salmon rolled fresh for a bright, rich taste.
California Roll
Imitation crab, avocado, and cucumber with a creamy, refreshing balance.
Real Crab California Roll
California-style roll upgraded with real crab meat.
Negitoro Maki
Minced tuna belly mixed with green onion for a soft, rich texture.
Masago Maki
Smelt fish roe roll with a light, crunchy pop.
Tobiko Maki
Flying fish roe rolled into sushi rice for vibrant flavour.
Crunchy Roll
Deep-fried salmon and cream cheese with masago on top for added texture.
Spicy Tuna Roll
Albacore tuna tossed in house spicy seasoning.
Spicy Salmon Roll
Fresh salmon mixed with spicy sauce.
BC Roll
Crispy BBQ salmon skin rolled with sushi rice.
Negi Hama Maki
Minced yellowtail and green onion for a clean, savoury bite.
Chopped Scallop Roll
Creamy scallop mixed with mayo, rolled soft and rich.
Spicy Chopped Scallop Roll
Chopped scallops blended with spicy creamy seasoning.
Salmon & Avocado Roll
Fresh salmon paired with creamy avocado.
Tuna & Avocado Roll
Albacore tuna rolled with smooth avocado.
Dynamite Roll
Shrimp tempura with mayo, tobiko, and vegetables for a crunchy, flavourful bite.
House Roll
Salmon, tuna, tamago, avocado, cucumber, and tobiko in a signature mixed roll.
Unagi Roll
BBQ eel with sweet-savory glaze wrapped in sushi rice.
Mango & Smoked Salmon Maki
Sweet mango paired with smoky salmon for a unique fruity balance.
Beef Teriyaki Roll
Teriyaki beef with lettuce, cucumber, and avocado.
Chicken Teriyaki Roll
Teriyaki chicken with lettuce, cucumber, and avocado.
Oshinko Maki
Vegetarian roll with crisp Japanese pickled radish.
Kappa Maki
Vegetarian cucumber roll—simple and refreshing.
Sweet Potato Roll
Deep-fried yam with mayo and cream cheese; vegetarian and lightly sweet.
Avocado Roll
Creamy avocado rolled simply in sushi rice; vegetarian.
Avocado & Cucumber Roll
Avocado and cucumber for a fresh vegetarian option.
Vegetable Roll
Assorted vegetables rolled for a light, crunchy vegetarian bite.
🌯 Temaki Cones
Hand-held sushi cones filled with seasoned rice and fresh toppings. Additional charges may apply for any alterations.
Tamago Cone
Sweet Japanese egg omelette in a hand cone.
Tuna Cone
Albacore tuna in cone-style sushi.
Wild Salmon Cone
Sockeye salmon wrapped in a crisp seaweed cone.
California Cone
Imitation crab, avocado, and cucumber in a handheld cone.
Real Crab California Cone
Fresh real crab with avocado and cucumber in a cone.
Negitoro Cone
Minced tuna belly with green onion in a crisp cone.
Masago Cone
Smelt fish roe cone with light crunch.
Tobiko Cone
Flying fish roe cone with vibrant briny flavour.
Spicy Tuna Cone
Albacore tuna mixed with house spicy seasoning.
BC Cone
BBQ salmon skin in a handheld sushi cone.
Chopped Scallop Cone
Creamy chopped scallop in cone form.
Spicy Chopped Scallop Cone
Chopped scallop blended with spicy creamy sauce.
Dynamite Cone
Shrimp tempura, tobiko, mayo, and veggies wrapped in a cone.
🍱 Battera (Pressed Sushi)
Pressed sushi made from layered toppings and rice, then cut into thick, flavourful pieces. Often seared by torch for aroma and richness. Additional charges may apply for any alterations.
Special Salmon Battera
Pressed sushi layered with salmon, smoked salmon, tobiko, cream cheese, jalapeño, and creamy house sauce; beautifully torched.
Saba Battera
House-marinated mackerel pressed over rice with homemade yuzu miso sauce; lightly seared for depth.
Double Fantasy Battera
Layers of local tuna, ponzu, oba leaf, and negitoro pressed together and torched.
Rainbow Battera
Ebi, salmon, mango, and smoked salmon pressed together, topped with tobiko and mango sauce.
Special Unagi Battera
Pressed freshwater eel with sesame, cream cheese, cucumber, and rich cream cheese sauce; lightly torched for smoky sweetness.
🍣 Signature Rolls (8 pcs)
Creative house rolls featuring fresh toppings, sauces, and torched finishes. Additional charges may apply for any alterations.
Unique Roll
Customize up to two toppings; rolled with avocado, cucumber, and mango for a fresh, lightly sweet finish.
Mango Paradise Roll
Thin slices of mango layered over an imitation crab, avocado, and cucumber roll.
Caterpillar Roll
A classic unagi roll topped with avocado and tobiko, finished with house sauce and unagi glaze.
Vegetarian Lover Roll
Kappa, avocado, tamago, mushroom, and ginger inside; topped with mango and fukujinzuke with a wasabi-style sauce.
Double Expression Roll
Tuna and kappa mixed with house spicy sauce, topped with wild salmon and avocado, finished with sesame dressing.
Crunch & Munch Roll
Spicy tuna and tempura batter inside; chopped scallop on top with creamy wasabi-style sauce.
Sensational Roll
Shrimp tempura roll topped with wild salmon and tuna, drizzled with a light wasabi-style sauce.
Crossover Roll
Chef-selected sashimi placed over an imitation crab, avocado, and cucumber roll, finished with torched mayo-mentaiko sauce.
Full Salmon Experience Roll
A salmon-lover’s roll with spicy salmon, tobiko, avocado, and tempura flakes on top of salmon tempura and cream cheese.
Lobster Fusion Roll
Lobster tempura layered over mango, avocado, and kappa with creamy dressing; topped with tobiko and a yuzu-wasabi style sauce.
🍱 Classic Specialty Rolls
Well-loved favourites with fresh toppings and balanced sauces. Additional charges may apply for any alterations.
Futomaki
Egg, imitation crab, spinach, and mushroom rolled into a thick traditional maki.
Alaska Roll
Imitation crab, avocado, cucumber, and mayo inside with fresh salmon on top.
Spider Roll
Soft-shell crab with avocado, mayo, tobiko, and kappa for crunch and richness.
Rainbow Roll
Salmon, tuna, tai, ebi, and avocado layered over a California roll.
Red Dragon Roll
Shrimp tempura roll topped with salmon and avocado.
Black Dragon Roll
Shrimp tempura roll topped with unagi and avocado.
🍚 Raw Donburi
Miso soup included with all donburi bowls. Additional charges may apply for any alterations.
Tekka Don
Slices of fresh tuna served over seasoned sushi rice; a simple and classic sashimi rice bowl.
Sake & Tekka Don
A balanced mix of salmon and tuna sashimi arranged over sushi rice for contrasting flavours and textures.
Saba Don
Marinated mackerel sashimi layered on sushi rice for a rich, savoury donburi.
Sake Don
Fresh sockeye salmon sashimi placed generously over sushi rice; clean, vibrant flavour.
Toro Don
Tuna belly sashimi served over sushi rice for a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth bowl.
Chirashi Don
An assortment of fresh sashimi served over sushi rice for a colourful, well-rounded sashimi bowl.
Ahi Tuna Poke Rice Bowl
Chunks of red tuna with avocado, cucumber, mango, and seaweed salad over sushi rice.
SOLD OUT
Sockeye Salmon Poke Rice Bowl
Fresh wild salmon with avocado, cucumber, mango, and seaweed salad over sushi rice.
Albacore Tuna Poke Rice Bowl
White tuna pieces with avocado, cucumber, mango, and seaweed salad served on sushi rice.
🍱 Donburi & Curry Bowls
Miso soup included. Additional charges may apply for any alterations.
Oyako Don
Steamed chicken simmered in a soft egg sauce and served over warm rice.
Chicken Teriyaki Don
Grilled chicken glazed with teriyaki sauce, served over rice.
Beef Teriyaki Don
Thin-cut pan-fried beef finished in teriyaki sauce and served over rice.
Sukiyaki Don
Tender beef simmered in a savoury egg sauce and served on rice.
Chicken Katsu Don
Crispy breaded chicken with vegetables in a light egg sauce over rice.
Unagi Don
BBQ freshwater eel draped over warm rice with a rich, sweet glaze.
Salmon Teriyaki Don
Wild salmon grilled with teriyaki sauce, served on rice.
Tofu Teriyaki Don
Pan-fried tofu coated in teriyaki sauce and served over rice.
Tempura Don
Assorted tempura served over rice with tempura sauce on the side.
Katsu Chicken Curry With Rice
Crispy deep-fried chicken paired with Japanese curry over rice.
Sliced Beef Curry With Rice
Thinly sliced beef with mild Japanese curry, served with rice.
Shrimp Curry With Rice
Shrimp simmered in Japanese curry and served with rice.
Steam Rice
Steamed white rice.
Sushi Rice
Seasoned sushi rice.
🍜 Udon & Ramen
Additional charges may apply for any alterations.
Su Udon
Simple broth with soft udon noodles served plain and comforting.
Vegetable Udon
Udon noodles in broth with assorted vegetables and tofu.
Chicken Udon
Warm udon noodle soup topped with tender chicken.
Tempura Udon
Udon in hot broth served with shrimp tempura and vegetable tempura.
Nabeyaki Udon
A hearty bowl with chicken, a sunny-side-up egg, and shrimp tempura in rich broth.
Sukiyaki Noodle
Beef, vegetables, and clear noodles simmered in a sweetened shoyu broth.
Shoyu Ramen
Pork, egg, vegetables, and noodles in a classic soy-based broth.
Miso Ramen
Pork, egg, vegetables, and noodles in a savoury miso broth.
Yosenabe
A seafood-focused hot pot with clear noodles in a light, flavourful broth.
Beef Udon
Udon noodle soup topped with tender slices of beef.
🍲 Stir-Fry Noodles & Hot Plates
Additional charges may apply for any alterations.
Mentaiko Udon
Pan-fried udon tossed in spicy cod roe and garlic butter for a rich, savoury flavour.
Vegetable Yakisoba
Stir-fried noodles with assorted vegetables in a light savoury sauce.
Vegetable Yakiudon
Thick udon noodles pan-fried with mixed vegetables.
Yakisoba
Stir-fried noodles with chicken and baby shrimp for a classic savoury mix.
Yakiudon
Pan-fried udon with chicken and baby shrimp.
Seafood Yakisoba
Stir-fried noodles loaded with scallops, shrimp, and squid.
Seafood Yakiudon
Pan-fried udon with scallops, shrimp, and squid.
🍱 Japanese Dinner Sets
Additional charges may apply for any alterations.
Dinner Box
A complete set featuring salmon, tuna, and hamachi sashimi, shrimp and vegetable tempura, gomaae, BBQ unagi on rice, assorted sushi, miso soup, and salad.
Beef Steak Teishoku
A 6oz grilled AAA beef rib steak served medium rare with miso soup, green salad, seaweed salad, and house sauce.
Assorted Sushi Plate
California roll, assorted nigiri (salmon, tuna, hokkigai, tai, ebi, tako), and miso soup.
Nigiri Sushi Plate
A selection of nigiri including salmon, tuna, unagi, saba, and ebi, served with miso soup.
Applause Comfort Set
A comforting combo with miso soup, small salads, shrimp and vegetable tempura, sashimi, salmon battera, and steamed rice.
Applause Party Set
Designed for 3–4 people. Includes miso soup, assorted sashimi, nigiri, salmon battera, salads, takoyaki, chicken karaage, saba shioyaki, prawn and vegetable tempura, gyoza, and unagi don.
Popular Roll Platter
An assortment of favourite rolls: California, Dynamite, Chopped Scallop, Spicy Tuna, House, and BC Roll.
Special Roll & Battera Platter
A variety of signature rolls including Mango Paradise, Double Expression, Crunch & Munch, Sensational Roll, plus salmon battera.
🥢 Cold Noodles
Summer only.
Zaru Soba
Chilled buckwheat noodles served with dipping sauce.
Ten Zaru Soba
Zaru soba served with shrimp and vegetable tempura.
Ebi Otoshi Udon
Udon noodles with grated radish and shrimp tempura.
🍱 Extra Sauces & Add-Ons
Additional charges may apply for any alterations.
Extra Ginger
A 4oz container of fresh sliced ginger, perfect for sushi and palate cleansing.
Extra Wasabi
A 1.5oz portion of classic wasabi to add a bold spicy kick.
Extra Soy Sauce
A 1.5oz container of soy sauce for dipping or seasoning.
Side Spicy Sauce
A 1.5oz cup of house spicy sauce for rolls, bowls, or donburi.
Side Spicy Mayo
A 1.5oz serving of creamy spicy mayo; great on sushi or tempura.
Side Teriyaki Sauce (small or large)
A 1.5oz container of sweet, savory teriyaki glaze.
Side Unagi Sauce
A 1.5oz portion of rich, sweet unagi glaze for eel dishes and specialty rolls.
Side Tempura Sauce
A 4oz container of light, dashi-forward dipping sauce for tempura.
