Kawakubo Vernon
🍣 Kawakubo in downtown Vernon is a long-standing favourite for fresh sushi, comforting ramen, and beautifully prepared Japanese dishes.
Known for its sashimi platters, signature rolls, donburi bowls, and generous lunch specials, the restaurant blends traditional flavours with creative West Coast touches. Visitors praise its consistency, warm service, and reliable quality - whether dining in, ordering takeout, or enjoying one of Vernon’s most popular sushi experiences. Kawakubo remains a go-to choice for locals craving authentic Japanese cuisine made with care.
🍽️ Kawakubo Menu
⭐ Kawakubo is known for Curry Roll and Boston Roll.
🌸 Soups
Warm, comforting Japanese soups made with clean ingredients and traditional flavours.
A1. Miso Soup
Non-GMO miso with tofu, green onion, and wakame seaweed in a homemade bonito-kelp broth.
A2. Japanese Gyoza Soup
Four dumplings filled with vegetables and chicken, served in a light broth with shrimp, laver, sesame seeds, and green onion.
A3. Japanese Wonton Soup
Seven pork, shrimp, and imitation crab wontons in a savoury broth with laver, sesame seeds, and green onion.
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Steak Sushi Ramen Yakisoba Tempura🥗 Cold Appetizers & Salads
Fresh, bright starters featuring crisp vegetables, seafood, and house-made dressings.
B1. Ebi / Tako Sunomono
Prawn or octopus with potato noodles, lightly pickled cucumber, carrots, radish, and sesame seeds in sweet vinegar sauce.
B2. Goma Ae
Cooked spinach tossed with carrots, red radish, and a house sweet sesame dressing.
B3. House Salad
Organic mixed greens with carrots, radish, wonton bits, and creamy wasabi dressing.
B4. Homemade Kimchi
A house blend of cabbage, carrot, apple, and green onion.
B5. Sesame Seaweed Salad
Seasoned seaweed with a light sesame finish.
B6. Tuna Tataki / Salmon Tataki
Lightly seared tuna or salmon served with refreshing ponzu sauce.
🍤 Hot Appetizers
C1. Edamame
Steamed non-GMO soybean pods sprinkled with Himalayan pink salt.
C2. Pan Fried Edamame
Soybean pods pan-fried in a savoury homemade garlic butter soy sauce.
C3. Agedashi Tofu
Silky non-GMO tofu lightly fried and served in a warm soy broth with ginger, daikon, carrots, radish, green onion, and sesame seeds.
C4. Spicy Agedashi Tofu
Crispy tofu in a spicy garlic soy broth topped with carrots, radish, green onion, and sesame seeds.
C5. Japanese Pan-Fried Gyoza
Five dumplings filled with beef and pork, topped with sesame seeds. Served with homemade ponzu. Spicy option available.
C6. Japanese Fried Wonton
Ten crispy wontons filled with pork, shrimp, and imitation crab. Served with homemade ponzu.
C7. Japanese Seaweed Fries
Crispy crinkle-cut fries seasoned with seaweed flakes and served with house wasabi mayo.
C8. Karaage
Free-range, non-GMO chicken marinated in soy-garlic sauce, fried crisp, and served with homemade ponzu and tartar sauce.
C9. Tiger Prawn Tempura
Lightly battered tiger prawns (5 pcs) served with homemade tempura dipping sauce.
C10. Yam Tempura
Crispy yam slices in light tempura batter. Served with homemade tempura sauce.
🍚 Donburi Bowls
Served over a warm bed of rice with miso soup.
D1. New California Don
Sushi rice topped with crab mix, tiger prawn, avocado, carrots, radish, green onion, sesame seeds, wasabi mayo, and nori.
D2. Spicy Tuna Don
Sushi rice with spicy tuna, avocado, carrots, radish, green onion, sesame seeds, wasabi mayo, and nori.
D3. Chirashi
Chef’s selection of sashimi (12 pcs) served over sushi rice with tamago, tobiko, pickled radish, and green onion.
D4. Chicken Katsu Don
White rice topped with organic greens, panko-fried chicken, BBQ sauce, sesame sauce, wasabi mayo, carrots, radish, green onion, and sesame seeds.
D5. Japanese Curry Chicken
White rice with chicken katsu curry cooked with onion, potato, and carrot, served with oshinko (2 pcs).
🍱 Sushi Bar Combos
Served with miso soup and house salad.
E1. Combo A
A balanced starter combo featuring a California roll, salmon nigiri (2 pcs), tuna nigiri (2 pcs), prawn nigiri, and eel nigiri.
E2. Sushi Lovers (for two)
A generous platter for sharing with chef-selected sashimi (8 pcs) and nigiri (6 pcs), paired with a California roll and the popular Red Dragon and Fire rolls.
E3. Makimono Combo (for two)
Two house rolls of your choice paired with the Red Dragon roll for a well-rounded maki selection.
🍣 Sashimi (Fresh Slices)
Premium cuts served fresh and beautifully sliced.
F1. Albacore Tuna (5 pcs)
Mild, buttery tuna with a clean, smooth finish.
F2. Toro — Tuna Belly (5 pcs)
Rich, velvety tuna belly with a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
F3. Sockeye Salmon (5 pcs)
Wild salmon with a bold, naturally vibrant flavour.
F4. Hamachi — Yellowtail (5 pcs)
Tender and lightly rich fish with a delicate sweetness.
F5. Hotate — Big Sea Scallop (3 pcs)
Plump, silky scallops with a subtle ocean sweetness.
F6. Tako — Octopus (5 pcs)
Thinly sliced octopus with a pleasantly firm bite.
F7. Tuna & Salmon Combo
A duo of 3 pcs albacore tuna and 3 pcs sockeye salmon for a classic pairing.
F8. Sashimi Combo
A curated set of albacore tuna (6 pcs), sockeye salmon (6 pcs), plus 2 pcs of your choice.
F9. Sashimi Sampler
Ten pieces of your choosing — minimum of 2 pcs per variety — perfect for exploring flavours.
F10. Sashimi Platter
A chef’s selection of 24 sashimi pieces, including tamago and tobiko, ideal for sharing.
🍣 Nigiri (Rice Fingers)
Two-piece orders of traditional nigiri, hand-formed and topped with fresh seafood.
G1. Tamago (Sweet Egg)
Lightly sweet layered omelette with a soft, delicate texture.
G2. Inari (Sweet Fried Tofu)
Sweet marinated tofu pocket with soft sushi rice inside.
G3. Ebi (Tiger Prawn)
Firm, slightly sweet prawn served over seasoned rice.
G4. Tako (Octopus)
Tender octopus with a pleasantly chewy bite.
G5. Unagi (Eel)
Grilled freshwater eel brushed with a rich, sweet soy glaze.
G6. Albacore Tuna
Mild and buttery white tuna with a clean finish.
G7. Toro (Tuna Belly)
Luxuriously rich tuna belly with melt-in-your-mouth texture.
G8. Sockeye Salmon
Wild salmon with bold flavour and vibrant colour.
G9. Hamachi (Yellowtail)
Silky yellowtail with a subtle sweetness.
G10. Hotate (Big Sea Scallop)
Plump, sweet scallop with a soft, creamy bite.
🍱 Gunkan (Japanese Battleship)
Seaweed-wrapped rice cups filled with flavourful toppings.
H1. Fiery Tuna or Fiery Salmon
Diced sashimi mixed with spicy sauce for a bold, zesty bite.
H2. Zesty Scallop
Chopped scallops in a creamy, lightly tangy dressing.
H3. Tobiko (Flying Fish Roe)
Crisp popping roe with a mild briny flavour.
H4. Ikura (Salmon Roe)
Large, delicate salmon roe bursting with rich umami.
🌊 Temaki (Sushi Cones)
Hand-rolled cones of sushi rice, crisp seaweed, and fresh fillings.
J1. Avokyu
Avocado and cucumber for a fresh, simple classic.
J2. Yam Tempura
Crispy yam tempura wrapped with rice and nori.
J3. Organic Natto
Fermented soybeans for traditional Japanese flavour lovers.
J4. California
Crab mix, cucumber, and avocado in a crowd-favourite roll.
J5. Spicy Tuna Avocado
Spicy tuna paired with creamy avocado.
J6. Prawn Tempura
Crunchy prawn tempura with fresh vegetables.
J7. Spicy Scallop
Chopped scallops in spicy mayo.
J8. Eel Cucumber
Sweet grilled eel and crisp cucumber.
J9. Salmon Avocado
Fresh salmon with smooth, buttery avocado.
🥒 Veggie Rolls
A colourful selection of vegetarian and plant-forward rolls, each made with fresh ingredients and classic flavours.
K1. Avocado Roll
Creamy avocado wrapped in seasoned rice and nori. (6 pcs)
K2. Cucumber Roll
Crisp cucumber for a refreshing, simple bite. (6 pcs)
K3. Oshinko
Bright yellow pickled daikon with a crunchy texture. (6 pcs)
K4. Shiitake
Marinated shiitake mushrooms seasoned with sweet soy. (6 pcs)
K5. Ume Shiso
Japanese plum and shiso leaf with cucumber for a tangy, aromatic roll. (6 pcs)
K6. Avokyu
A fresh combination of avocado and cucumber.
K7. Yam Tempura Roll
Crispy yam tempura wrapped with rice and nori for a warm, comforting bite.
K8. Summertime
Avocado, cucumber, asparagus, and green onion with tempura bits, wasabi mayo, and ginger dressing.
K9. YamYam Maki
Green onion, cream cheese, and avocado topped with yam tempura.
K10. Mambo Roll
Mango and cucumber topped with crunchy yam tempura.
K11. Fresh Salad Roll
Avocado, asparagus, and carrot topped with radish, wasabi mayo, and served with Japanese pesto.
K12. Sweet Vegan
Avocado, spinach, cucumber, carrot, and mango wrapped in soy paper with a light drizzle of honey. (10 pcs)
🍣 House Rolls
Classic and specialty rolls prepared with fresh ingredients; simple favourites alongside more flavourful options.
L1. Tuna/Salmon Roll
Basic tuna or salmon roll (6 pcs).
L2. Negi Toro
Tuna belly mixed with green onion (6 pcs).
L3. Spicy Salmon Roll
Spicy salmon and avocado topped with green onion and tobiko.
L4. Salmon Avocado Roll
Salmon paired with creamy avocado.
L5. Boston
Spicy tuna and avocado topped with green onion and wasabi mayo.
L6. Ebi Ebi
Tiger prawn tempura with cucumber.
L7. California Roll
Crab mix with avocado.
L8. Crispy California
Tempura-coated California roll drizzled with wasabi mayo and unagi sauce (6 pcs).
L9. Spicy Shrimp Roll
Tiger prawn, avocado, and spicy roasted red pepper.
L10. Philadelphia
Smoked salmon, avocado, and cream cheese with a touch of wasabi mayo.
L11. Alaskan
Breaded salmon with cucumber and green onion, finished with sweet chili sauce.
L12. Curry Roll
Tiger prawn tempura, avocado, and spicy roasted red pepper topped with curry sauce.
L13. Dynamite
Tiger prawn tempura with avocado, cucumber, kanikama, potato bits, and spicy mayo.
🍣 Signature Rolls
M1. Green Dragon
Eel and cucumber topped with avocado, tobiko, unagi sauce, and wasabi mayo.
M2. Kawakubo
Tiger prawn tempura, eel, cucumber, topped with potato bits, green onion, spicy mayo, and tobiko.
M3. Scorpion
California roll topped with tiger prawn, sweet chili sauce, and spicy mayo.
M4. Volcano
Tiger prawn tempura, asparagus, kanikama, topped with smoked salmon and spicy mayo.
M5. Cowboy
Steak and asparagus topped with sautéed onion, mushrooms, green onion, and wasabi mayo.
M6. Teriyaki Roll
Fried chicken, cream cheese, asparagus, topped with carrot, green onion, teriyaki sauce, and wasabi mayo.
M7. Salmon Curry
Breaded salmon, roasted spicy red pepper, cream cheese, topped with potato bits and curry sauce.
M8. Baked Seafood
Crab mix and avocado topped with scallop, spicy crab mix, green onion, tobiko, and tempura bits, baked and finished with wasabi mayo (big 6 pcs).
Sub snow crab available.
M9. Spider
Fried soft shell crab, asparagus, kanikama, tobiko, and wasabi mayo (big 6 pcs).
M10. Lobster Roll
Lobster tail tempura, avocado, asparagus, and mango with spicy mayo (big 6 pcs).
M11. Red Dragon
Spicy salmon and avocado topped with smoked salmon, green onion, spicy mayo, potato bits, and dried chili threads.
M12. Fire
Spicy tuna and avocado topped with chopped scallop, green onion, spicy mayo, and tobiko.
M13. Rainbow
California roll topped with tuna, salmon, tiger prawn, and avocado.
M14. Rock n’ Roll
Avocado and cucumber topped with tuna, salmon, and yellowtail.
M15. Crunchy
Salmon and cucumber topped with spicy tuna, avocado, green onion, wasabi mayo, and tempura bits.
M16. Tiger
Spicy yellowtail and avocado with zesty scallops, tobiko, green onion, and tempura bits.
M17. Ninja
Tuna, salmon, yellowtail, avocado, crab mix, and green onion with spicy mayo (big 6 pcs).
M18. Naruto
Tuna, salmon, yellowtail, crab mix, and green onion wrapped in cucumber, topped with wasabi mayo (big 6 pcs).
🍚 Sides
N1. Side Tobiko
A small portion of flying fish roe for topping rolls or bowls.
N2. Side Avocado
Fresh sliced avocado, perfect as an add-on to rolls or donburi.
N3. Plain White Rice
Steamed white rice served as a simple side.
N4. Sushi Rice
Seasoned sushi rice prepared with vinegar and sugar.
N5. Multigrain Sushi Rice
A hearty multigrain version of their classic sushi rice.
N6. Organic Natto
Traditional fermented soybeans with a bold, savoury flavour.
🍱 Lunch Specials
Served with miso soup. A selection of midday favourites featuring fresh ingredients, house-made sauces, and balanced sides. 11:30am-2pm.
1. Sweet Sesame Tofu Lunch Plate
Deep-fried tofu served with stir-fried onion, carrot, cabbage, and spinach in a creamy vegan sesame coconut sauce. Includes rice, house salad, and homemade pickled beets.
2. Chicken Teriyaki Lunch Plate
Pan-fried free-range chicken glazed in house teriyaki, topped with wasabi mayo, green onion, and sesame seeds. Served with rice, house salad, and pickled vegetables.
3. New California Donburi Bowl
Sushi rice topped with crab mix, tiger prawn, avocado, carrots, radish, green onion, sesame seeds, wasabi mayo, and nori.
4. Spicy Tuna Donburi Bowl
Sushi rice topped with spicy tuna, avocado, carrots, radish, green onion, sesame seeds, wasabi mayo, and nori.
5. Chirashi Donburi Bowl
Sushi rice topped with chef’s selection of sashimi, plus prawn, tamago, tobiko, green onion, and pickled radish.
6. Japanese Curry Chicken
White rice with chicken katsu curry (with onion, potato, and carrot), served with oshinko.
🍜 Yakisoba Noodle
Classic Japanese stir-fried noodles with vegetables and savoury house sauces.
1. Chicken Yakisoba
Stir-fried noodles with chicken, cabbage, onion, carrot, sesame seeds, wasabi mayo, green onion, and bonito flakes.
2. Veggie Yakisoba
Stir-fried noodles with spinach, cabbage, onion, carrot, sesame seeds, wasabi mayo, green onion, and bonito flakes.
⭐ Kawakubo Favourites
These selections are based on dishes commonly praised in Google reviews.
Curry Roll
A top-mentioned favourite-customers love its savoury curry flavour, creamy textures, and satisfying heat; one of the most recommended specialty rolls.
Boston Roll
Frequently noted as a must-order, especially paired with spicy salmon; praised for its flavour balance and freshness.
Red Dragon Roll
A standout for its smoked salmon topping and layered flavours, often chosen by regulars looking for something bold and rich.
Tiger Roll
Described by diners as a “current favourite,” thanks to its combination of prawn tempura, creamy toppings, and vibrant presentation.
Salmon & Tuna Sashimi
Among the most-ordered sashimi selections-fresh, clean, and consistently high-quality.
Chicken Katsu Don
A comfort-food favourite featuring crisp chicken katsu and warm Japanese curry; regularly highlighted as one of the best donburi choices.
Cuisine
🍱 Japanese
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Kawakubo menu last updated: December 16, 2025
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