Kingyo Izakaya Vancouver

    🏮 Kingyo Izakaya is one of Vancouver's most popular Japanese dining spots, known for its lively atmosphere, creative small plates, and daily rotating specials.

    Signature dishes like stone-grilled beef tongue, pressed mackerel sushi, ebi mayo, and uni miso udon make it a favorite for locals and visitors alike. Located in the West End near English Bay and Stanley Park, Kingyo offers an authentic izakaya experience with dine-in, takeout, and delivery options, drawing consistent praise for its energetic service and vibrant Japanese-inspired ambiance.

    🌟 Known for Pressed Mackerel Sushi, Hell Chicken.

    🍽️ Kingyo Menu

    See the full Kingyo menu in Vancouver, including popular dishes and house favourites.

    🍱 Kingyo Lunch Menu

    🍱 Featured

    Limited to only 8 sets per day.

    Kingyo’s Classic Assorted Bento

    🍛 Teishoku

    A traditional set meal with a main dish, rice, miso soup, and pickles.

    Grilled Black Cod Combo

    Silky, buttery black cod marinated in sweet saikyo white miso and sake kasu lees, served with butter miso sauce.

    Today’s Grilled Fish Combo

    Daily grilled fish special — ask your server for the fish of the day.

    Pork Loin Cutlet (Tonkatsu) Combo

    Deep-fried pork cutlet in crisp panko crumbs, thick and crunchy. Cannot be combined with other dishes.

    Wagyu Beef Croquettes Combo

    Beef and potato croquettes with mozzarella, served with homemade gravy.

    🥢 Bowls

    Rice bowls topped with meats or seafood, served over hot white rice.

    Beef Tenderloin Steak Bowl

    Medium-rare beef tenderloin with balsamic vinegar, wasabi, butter, and soy-based sauce, topped with a soft-boiled egg.

    Sizzling Stone Pork Kakuni Bowl

    Slow-stewed pork belly with takana pickles and green onion, served in a sizzling stone bowl.

    Eel fillet cooked in soy sauce on rice, served in a sizzling stone bowl with house broth on the side.

    Kanazawa Curry

    Thick, rich Japanese curry with slow-stewed beef, pork, and vegetables.

    Sizzling Seafood Bowl

    A seafood medley of sea urchin soy, snow crab, prawns, scallops, and ikura on rice in a sizzling stone bowl.

    🥟 Appetizers

    Small plates for sharing or starting your meal.

    Sakura Shrimp Cabbage

    Fresh Taiwanese cabbage with salt sauce and crispy sakura shrimp.

    Tomato Kimchi

    Tomato and chives marinated in Kingyo’s kimchi sauce with sprouts and sesame.

    Raw Tako Wasabi

    Octopus and pickles marinated in wasabi sauce.

    Salmon Tartare

    Chopped salmon with BBQ sauce, served with seaweed tempura.

    Yuzu Tuna Tataki

    Seared albacore tuna with yuzu, ponzu, shaved onion, garlic chips, and green onion.

    Stone Grilled Wagyu Beef

    Marinated Wagyu beef with two house sauces. Served sizzling hot — do not touch the stone!

    Stone Grilled Beef Tongue

    Beef tongue with salt sauce and green onion. Served on a sizzling stone.

    My Ebi Mayo

    Tempura tiger prawns dipped in spicy chili mayo.

    Crispy Chicken Karaage

    Deep-fried boneless chicken thigh seasoned with real salt.

    🥗 Salads

    Fresh greens and seafood options with Japanese dressings.

    Today’s 3 Kinds Sashimi Salad

    Three types of sashimi on organic greens with onion and black olive dressing.

    Kingyo Green Salad

    Organic greens with avocado, Kingyo’s salad mix, and homemade vegetable dressing.

    🍣 Sushi

    Pressed sushi made with premium fish, toppings, and sauces.

    Pressed Wagyu Sushi

    Wagyu beef with ikura, foie gras, truffle, and spicy mayo.

    Pressed Salmon Sushi

    Seared sockeye salmon with jalapeño mayo, yuzu-kosho guacamole, and ikura.

    Pressed Avocado Sushi

    Pressed avocado sushi with seaweed paste.

    Kingyo Negitoro Sushi

    Chopped tuna with pickles, green onion, tobiko, sprouts, soy dressing, and wasabi mayo.

    🍱 Kingyo Dinner Menu

    🥟 Starters

    Small plates to share or begin your meal.

    Raw Takowasabi

    Chopped octopus and pickles marinated in wasabi sauce, served with dry seaweed.

    Deep Fried Fresh Corn

    Crispy corn kernels with soy-butter, a simple but addictive snack.

    Sakura Shrimp Cabbage

    Fresh cabbage with homemade salt sauce and fried sakura shrimp.

    Tomato Kimchi

    Tomato and chives marinated in Kingyo’s original kimchi sauce.

    Cucumber Pickles

    Chilled cucumber pickles marinated in sweet and tangy mustard soy.

    Brussel Sprout Karaage

    Fried brussels sprouts and mushrooms with chili garlic butter, topped with dried scallop flakes.

    Truffle Agedashi Tofu

    🥗 Salads

    Fresh greens paired with seafood or seasonal toppings.

    Fresh Sashimi Salad

    Three kinds of sashimi on greens with onion and black olive dressing.

    Green Salad

    Organic greens, radish, avocado, and house vegetable dressing.

    🍣 Sashimi

    Daily fresh sashimi served with tamari soy and fresh wasabi.

    Blue Fin Tuna (Mexico)

    Premium sashimi-grade tuna with a deep, rich flavor.

    Yellowtail (Japan)

    Buttery and delicate sashimi from Japan.

    Sockeye Salmon (Alaska)

    Wild-caught sockeye salmon with bold flavor.

    Scallop (Japan)

    Sweet, tender scallops served fresh.

    Daily Assorted Fresh Sashimi

    Chef’s choice of assorted sashimi, available in three or five varieties.

    🍤 Raw Tapas

    Small raw dishes highlighting fresh seafood and bold sauces.

    Salmon Tartare

    Chopped salmon with Kingyo’s BBQ sauce, served with seaweed tempura.

    Bluefin Tuna Tartare

    Chopped bluefin tuna and avocado with soy-based sauce, served with taro chips.

    Bluefin Tuna & Avocado Carpaccio

    Sliced tuna and avocado topped with radish, garlic chips, and sesame dressing.

    Sockeye Salmon Carpaccio

    Thin slices of sockeye salmon with garlic soy vinaigrette and wasabi mayo.

    🥩 Meat

    Premium cuts prepared with bold Japanese flavors.

    Stone-Grilled Wagyu Beef (Japan or North America)

    Wagyu beef grilled on a sizzling stone with two dipping sauces. Do not touch the stone!

    Stone-Grilled Beef Tongue

    Tender beef tongue with salt sauce and green onion. Served on a sizzling stone.

    Crispy Chicken Karaage

    Deep-fried chicken thigh seasoned with salt and pepper threads.

    Grilled Pork Cheek

    Miso-marinated pork cheek with house-blended spice.

    🐟 Seafood

    Ocean-fresh dishes with Japanese flavors.

    My Ebi-Mayo

    Tempura-battered tiger prawns in spicy chili mayo.

    Aonori Calamari

    Fried squid with seaweed powder and tartar sauce.

    Grilled Fish

    Daily grilled fish special, served with ponzu sauce.

    🍜 Rice & Noodle

    Hearty noodle bowls and rice dishes.

    Uni Miso Udon

    Pan-fried udon with sea urchin and white miso cream, topped with ikura.

    Truffle Carbonara Udon

    House miso and cream udon with black truffle and soft-boiled egg.

    Triple Miso & Kinoko Udon

    Home-blend miso with mushrooms and chives.

    Tan-Tan Noodle

    Pork bone and shrimp broth with sesame, miso, pork, chili, and cashew.

    Sizzling Stone Pork Kakuni Bowl

    Stewed pork belly with pickles and green onion, served in a sizzling stone bowl.

    Seafood Bibimbap

    Rice with prawns, crab, scallops, and ikura, served sizzling hot.

    Steamed Rice

    Premium Koshihikari rice, simply steamed.

    Miso Soup

    Mixed vegetable kelp and bonito broth with sake kasu.

    🍣 Sushi

    Pressed sushi made with premium fish and toppings.

    Kingyo Negitoro Sushi

    Negitoro-style sushi with tuna, pickles, green onion, tobiko, sprouts, soy dressing, and wasabi mayo.

    Pressed Salmon Sushi

    Seared sockeye salmon with jalapeño mayo, yuzu-kosho guacamole, and ikura.

    Pressed Avocado Sushi

    Pressed avocado sushi with seaweed paste.

    🍮 Dessert

    Japanese-style sweets to finish your meal.

    Our Famous Almond Tofu

    Silky almond tofu with jasmine jelly.

    Frozen Green Tea Brulee

    Green tea crème brûlée with red bean sauce.

    Black Sesame Panna Cotta

    Smooth black sesame panna cotta with cocoa cream.

    🍶 Kingyo Drinks Menu

    Wines, Scotch Whiskey, and soft drinks also available.

    🍶 Sake

    Traditional Japanese rice wine, served warm or chilled depending on style.

    Toko (Junmai Sake)

    Soft, delicate texture with hints of melon and banana.

    Kazeyo Mizuyo Hitoyo (Junmai Sake)

    Smooth and fresh with a clean finish.

    Yoshinogawa Gokujo (Ginjo Sake)

    Light and aromatic with notes of tropical fruit.

    Kingyo Original (Junmai Ginjo Sake)

    Crisp sake with a sharp green apple note.

    Niwa No Uguisu (Junmai Ginjo Sake)

    Fragrant with Asian pear, Fuji apple, and lychee.

    Senkin Muku (Junmai Ginjo Sake)

    Juicy stone fruit with a silky texture.

    Dassai “39” (Daiginjo)

    Elegant, fruity sake with smooth acidity.

    Tatenokawa (Daiginjo)

    Dry, rich umami flavor with a long finish.

    Aizu Homare (Daiginjo)

    Sharp finish with a mild, sweet aftertaste.

    Momokawa Pearl (Nigori Sake)

    Creamy, slightly sweet with a smooth body.

    Sanuki Cloudy (Nigori Sake)

    Fruity and sweet, easy to drink.

    Takasago (House Sake)

    Classic house sake, served hot or cold.

    🍸 Cocktails

    Creative blends of spirits with Japanese-inspired flavors.

    Kingyo

    Rum with shiso, lime, Sprite, soda, and goji berries.

    Yuzu Gin Tonic

    Gin and tonic with yuzu zest for a citrus kick.

    Fresh Moscow Mule

    Vodka, homemade fresh ginger ale, and lime.

    Fresh Gin Buck

    Gin with ginger ale and lime.

    W Gin Yuzu Martini

    Roku and Empress gins with martini dry and yuzu.

    Cactus

    Tequila with guava, pineapple puree, and lime.

    Lychee Gray

    Vodka with grapefruit juice and lychee puree.

    Yuzu Margarita

    Tequila with homemade lemonade syrup, yuzu, and salt rim.

    🥤 Virgin Cocktails

    Non-alcoholic refreshments with Japanese flair.

    New Generation Fresh Ginger Ale

    House ginger ale with soda and lime.

    Kingyo Lemonade

    Homemade lemonade syrup with soda.

    Strawberry Soda

    Strawberry syrup with soda and lime.

    Mango Calpico Soda

    Mango with Calpico, soda, and mint.

    Yuzu Pico Soda

    Calpico with soda, yuzu juice, and zest.

    🍺 Beer

    Japanese and international selections on tap and bottled.

    Sapporo (On Tap)

    Crisp, refreshing Japanese lager.

    Asahi Super Dry (On Tap)

    Light, dry lager with a clean finish.

    Orion (Bottle)

    Okinawan beer, light and smooth.

    Corona / 33 Acres Pale Ale

    Familiar international and local craft choices.

    🥃 Shochu

    Japanese distilled spirit, lighter than whisky but stronger than sake.

    Iichiko (Barley)

    Smooth and crisp barley shochu.

    Aka-Kirishima (Potato)

    Rich, earthy potato-based shochu.

    Tantakatan (Shiso Herb)

    Herbaceous shochu with refreshing shiso flavor.

    My Drinking Style: Straight, on the rocks, or with soda/juice.

    🍑 Plum Wine

    Sweet and fragrant Japanese umeshu.

    Green Tea Plum Wine

    Rich plum wine with subtle green tea notes.

    Sakagura Nigori

    Unfiltered plum wine with a velvety sweetness.

    Kingyo Menu Prices

    🍱 Japanese

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    Monday 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm – 11:00 pm
    Tuesday 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm – 11:00 pm
    Wednesday 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm – 11:00 pm
    Thursday 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm – 11:00 pm
    Friday 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm – 11:00 pm
    Saturday 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm – 11:00 pm
    Sunday 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm – 11:00 pm

    ⭐ Kingyo Favourites

    Pressed Mackerel Sushi

    Boldly seasoned mackerel pressed over rice, finished with mustard-soy sauce and garlic oil.

    Hell Chicken

    Crispy fried chicken coated in a fiery house-made sauce.

    Deep Fried Fresh Corn

    Sweet corn kernels fried crisp in soy-butter, a signature snack.

    Stone-Grilled Beef Tongue

    Thin slices of beef tongue cooked sizzling at the table with salt and green onion.

    Ebi Mayo

    Tempura-battered tiger prawns drizzled with spicy chili mayo.

    Grilled Black Cod (Sake-Kasu Style)

    Silky black cod marinated in sake lees for a buttery, delicate flavor.

    Uni Miso Udon

    Rich, creamy udon noodles coated in uni miso and topped with ikura.

    🍽️ Dining Experience

    Lively izakaya-style atmosphere with a buzzing, energetic vibe.

    Interior features wood, bamboo, and Japanese décor with both communal and intimate seating.

    Friendly, efficient service; staff are helpful in guiding first-time guests.

    Can feel crowded and noisy during peak times; reservations are highly recommended.

    Daily rotating specials and theatrical dishes like stone-grilling add to the excitement.

    🅿️ Parking & Accessibility

    No dedicated parking; street and pay lots available in the West End.

    Location may be challenging for mobility devices due to narrow aisles and layout.

    Easily accessible by public transit with multiple bus routes along Denman, Davie, Georgia, and Robson.

    A short walk from downtown transit hubs and central Vancouver attractions.

    📍 Landmarks & Location

    Address: 871 Denman St, Vancouver, BC V6G 2L9.

    Situated in Vancouver’s West End near English Bay and Stanley Park.

    Close to Robson Street shopping and Davie Village.

    Exterior is understated, with a traditional wooden door that blends into the street.

    📱 Ordering Options

    Dine-In

    Full izakaya menu with lunch, dinner, and daily specials.

    Takeout / Pickup

    Available directly through the restaurant.

    Delivery

    Offered via third-party apps (availability may vary).

    Reservations

    Highly recommended, especially on weekends or for larger groups.

    Menu includes limited daily dishes, adding an element of exclusivity.

    💬 Customer Feedback

    Widely praised as one of Vancouver’s best authentic izakayas.

    Favorites include stone-grilled beef tongue, ebi mayo, and sake-marinated cod.

    Guests love the creativity and presentation of dishes.

    Common drawbacks: limited space, longer waits without reservations, and smaller portions for some plates.

    Popular spot for birthdays and special occasions, with staff often adding celebratory touches.

    Known for long lineups outside during peak hours, reinforcing its reputation as a must-visit.