| Okeya Kyujiro | |
|---|---|
| Restaurant information | |
| Food type | Japanese |
| Rating |  (Michelin Guide)Vancouver location |
| City | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Country | Canada |
| Other locations | Montreal, Toronto |
Okeya Kyujiro is a chain of Japanese restaurants located in Canada.
The Vancouver location of Okeya Kyujiro operates in the Yaletown neighbourhood in downtown Vancouver. The Vancouver Sun has said the restaurant offers a "solemn, opulent, theatrical omakase experience". [1] The menu has included unagi. [2]
Its location in Vancouver, British Columbia has been awarded a Michelin star. [3] [4] [5] [6]
The Vancouver location received an honourable mention in Best New Restaurant category in Vancouver Magazine 's 2023 Restaurant Awards. [7] Noms Magazine has said, "As you enter the dimly lit dining room, the atmosphere echoes a blend of Cirque du Soleil grandeur and traditional kabuki. It’s more than a meal; it’s a celebration of art." [8]
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