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.

    🌟 Known for Curry Roll, Boston Roll.

    🍽️ Kawakubo Menu

    See the full Kawakubo menu in Vernon, including popular dishes and house favourites.

    🌸 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.

    🥗 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 Menu Prices

    🍱 Japanese

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    Monday 11:30 am – 2:00 pm, 3:45 pm – 7:30 pm
    Tuesday 11:30 am – 2:00 pm, 3:45 pm – 7:30 pm
    Wednesday 11:30 am – 2:00 pm, 3:45 pm – 7:30 pm
    Thursday 11:30 am – 2:00 pm, 3:45 pm – 7:30 pm
    Friday 11:30 am – 2:00 pm, 3:45 pm – 8:00 pm
    Saturday 11:30 am – 2:00 pm, 3:45 pm – 8:00 pm
    Sunday Closed

    ⭐ Kawakubo Favourites

    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.