Torafuku in Vancouver

My favourite restaurant in Vancouver! Literally every single cocktail is amazing (greenlambo is life changing tho!), the food is great and the prices are sooo reasonable for the quality. Recently discovered their awesome lunch menu too. And their happy hour is legit! We came for lunch a little while ago and stayed through happy hour and into dinner lol. The vibe is really laid back which I appreciate! Also its easy to get a reso on short notice or just walk in

This restaurant is not located in a particularly nice part of Vancouver, however once inside, that all goes away. This Asian Fusion restaurant serves creative dishes and offers a tasting menu several times a year. However the table settings are less than desirable, unless you score a booth. The rest of the seating happens along a long community table. While this works to get more people in the restaurant, there seems ot be too big a difference between the booths and the concrete community table. And sitting at a concrete table while watching others at a booth is a little distracting. On this occassion, the tasting menu was not top notch. The tuna tartare was rather tasteless, the breaded fried cod was a little overdone and the cheese cake desert was just OK. I have been to the restaurant when you could order a la carte and there are several dishes that are much better than this particular tasting menu. So my recommendation is to go with 3 or 4 people, ask for a booth and go when there is an a la carte option. Everything should then be perfect.

Atmosphere was 0/10 -- really shocked at the lack of obeisance of this place. My group had a nice dinner tasting all the different dishes as a shared experience, so that was fun. The meals were quite out of the ordinary so we appreciate that. But honestly for the price of the food there should be a minimum standard for esthetics to the place. Dining experience is a visual experience in a dish and as much in the place. Good luck guys, but a upgrade would be needed for me to recommend this place

We had dined here before for the February Dine-Out event, and all the food we tried was amazing. I was so pleasantly surprised. This time we went with the fall tasting menu which was $70 per person. I was okay with the price and even the small portion sizes; however unfortunately this time the taste didnt match up to the price. The taste was okay; and the portion sizes were too small. Some of the portions were small enough to be for one. The sashimi and the dessert was great; however the sashimi came in small 5 pieces. I at least would hope for an even number to share. The tasting menu feels like a way for the restaurant to make a lot of money by promising 7 courses and lots of fancy ingredients. The service was super nice. I may go for the dine-out event again; but otherwise I likely wont be back.

Alright, Ill confess: I came here for my 4th anniversary with my girlfriend, and we had a blast! The beef noodle soup was spectacular, and rich in umami flavours that were simply inspiring. I felt like I wanted to make some beef noodles after that soup. The decor is modern and clean. Not the greatest but a humble sleek apparel to dine at is never a bad thing. The wait time was great, the food came out before I could say food 4 times fast. Just kidding, but it came out pretty fast, you get the idea. By the way, the people were nice, and choice of music was great too. Not a lot to say, definitely deserving of its Michelin Recommendation!

We stumbled upon the tasting menu here and were so pleasantly surprised. Absolutely delicious and all of the dishes were so well thought out and flavourful.

Great omakase menu with a nice fusion of flavours. The cocktails were also delicious. Kid-friendliness: Highchairs available and the staff were very accommodating to our 10-month old.

Sooooo disappointing! Ever since I read the latest Michelin list reviews for Vancouver I wanted to try this place. Well, that did not happen. And not for the lack of trying. Just about 30 minutes ago, at around 4:45 pm we walked into the front door of Torafuku. The place was empty, but it was open. We were informed that the lunch menus that we found on our table are no longer available because now it s happy hour. And we were advised to scan the QR code and download the actual menu. Well we did that and it turned out on the website that in fact, it was happy hour till 530. We inquired about that, and we re told that no, happy hour is only till 5 o clock(it was 5 min to 5 pm at that time) and the happy hour was only for drinks. We said look, your website says 5:30 and it says food is available for happy hour as well. The poor girl didn t know what to say so she went to the back to consult with whoever was running the place. When she came back, she was very embarrassed and informed us that no, nothing was available except for drinks even though the website said so and no, they were not flexible and not interested in serving us. What would you do? I know what we did. We got up and left. Two doors down there is a very welcoming place called Bodega. They were happy to see us and even though a lot of tables were reserved they found a place for us to sit and enjoy our food. Highly recommend.

looks nice. smells nice. service was great. came for lunch with a friend. shortly after we both are in the washroom. terrible choice to meet her with a friend i don t see often.

i wanted to like it but the food just didn t deliver. nothing felt special about the cocktails or service either. sad because i d been years before and i had fond memories. tasting menu is good value for what you get

Window Dressing Last night six of us went to Torafuku for dinner 7:00 pm reservation . We arrived a few minutes early (the Vancouver traffic gods were kind to us) and we were promptly seated in an empty restaurant . Torafuku was highly reccomended to us by a friend who manages a well regarded Vancouver restaurant. Now with the exception of another couple sitting in the back corner, the restaurant was empty. We were seated (jammed into) in the booth right by the front window. With three of us over 6 feet tall these booths would fit 4 adults. My wife and I ordered the Tasting Menu, the other four ordered a la carte The tasting menu was basically thrown at us to the degree it was comical. The waitress noticed that we were a plate behind when she was serving us the third course and said would you like me to slow down the kitchen? We said yes and she immediately returned a minute later with our next course. Think Cheeseburger, Cheeseburger, Cheeseburger. Note to reader: The food delivery (not service) never slowed down. Things soon got more interesting when the filthiest street person I have ever seen (and I have worked downtown for decades ) complete with bottle bags wandered into the restaurant and went to the back. Hopefully the restaurant is either feeding these people or saving their refundable bottles for them. I was glad to see that the gentleman was treated with dignity and not rushed back out the front door. Kudos to the restaurant for that. The food. Our tasting menu was at best mediocre, with the exception of the duck breast which was both tough and tasteless, and left plateside. The fried chicken that was ordered by one of the other guests and shared by the table bettered every item on the tasting menu. At 7:45 our waitress asked us if we wanted to order anything else because the restaurant was closing early. Since we had arrived I hadnt seen another person arrive for dinner That was a first. Dont let the door hit you on the way out. It was all they could do to get us out the door. Why Window Dressing, for the title of my review. The six of us were intentionally jammed into that window booth to give the appearance to the street that the restaurant had customers. It was clear that our dining comfort was sacrificed to give the apperance that the restaurant was busy. This was not our first meal at a Michelin mentioned, or Starred restaurant, and quite frankly in this case the tire was flat.

This place is for a date night. The food was excellent but each dish came out pretty late. The cheesecake was very good.

PROPER!!!

Delicious! Price point was decent and we lucked out on free parking on Main Street after 3 pm on Saturdays.

Great experience. High quality food and very large portion size. The flavors were well balanced. We cant get over the price...it was so reasonable The service was great -i.e. very attentive without being too talkative. Our server was the only one on shift and she was super efficent. Will definitely be back. Food

Wish there were a few more veggie options for dinner, but the food was great, service great. And now, not so loud inside. Will go again. Vegetarian options: One main, a couple a la carte dishes. You wont starve, but there could be more.

Good lunch menu, refreshing drinks friendly service. Would come back for sure.

Just so good. We took a tip from an earlier reviewer and sat at the bar so we could watch the kitchen - perfect theatre. The food was sublime. The staff were sweet and attentive. I see some reviews say the staff were slow but perhaps thats in keeping with restaurants elsewhere in the world where the focus is enjoying your food and not being hurried or jollied along. We found the staff lovely and cant wait to go back. If you can: go!

Beautiful space with open kitchen; creative plates. Had the fish collar, chicken wings and tempura mushroom off the Happy hour menu; elegent and reasonably priced for having a snack but would be hard to have a full meal at a reasonable price. Also had the Kanpai Negroni off the cocktail menu: the Chrysanthemum overpowers the other ingredients. Great place for an afternoon drink and snack, but may want to go elsewhere to get full. Would have preferred if the beef noodle soup was available for dinner

First time visiting here with my child. The beef noodle broth tastes extremely good. It s better than some of the authentic Taiwanese noodle restaurant. My child said it s the best noodle she ever ate.

I started the meal with a yuzu lemonade and the Maitake mushroom tempura. The tempura was out of this world good. Crispy batter, an excellent togarashi seasoning, and the mushroom was hella flavourful. For my entree, I opted for the 1/2 Rice Bowl . Half Kakuni Pork Belly and half fried chicken sitting on top of rice cooked with sake, butter, and dashi. I really enjoyed the layout of the restaurant, being able to look into the kitchen and see items being prepared. The food was delicious and I look forward to coming back for dinner for the more expanded menu.

Be here a féw times and finding the food are getting saltier and saltier. The braised pork and beef soup àre overwhimlely salty and felt uneatable. Also feeling a little bite of lay down for srving the not properly peeled egg and broken dumplings from the Michelin restaurant.

Good value for money, stylish environment, and decent food

A nice little Asian fusion restaurant near the edge of Vancouver Chinatown .. what a pleasant surprise - the food is really delicious and presented well

Our first time here was enjoyable. It s a cute eatery albeit in a seedy area. We found parking a block away, near a construction site yes, there are still 1-hour parking streets nearby. The front is not very welcoming dark, almost thought it was closed. However, the inside was nice, roomy and cute. The food was very flavourful. Prices were ok, too.

Very tasty food. The restaurant interior is simple but very stylish. The staffs are friendly too. I will return!

Tried their 70 dollar shared omakase. It was pretty good.

Owner and chef Steve Kuan has developed highly addictive Asians dishes using Pacific Northwest ingredients, but always staying true to Taiwanese and Chinese traditions. At lunch, you will find mostly noodles and rice, but a dinner there is also room for more sophisticated mains. At lunch, the signature dish is Torafuku Beef Noodle Soup with sake braised beef shank, 72 hours beef broth, hand-pulled noodles, bok choy, soft poached marinated egg, and pickled mustard. Simply put, this is the best noodle soup dish of my life, and the best dish I ve ever had in Vancouver.

The best beef noodle soup i have ever had

I can tell why they got lots of restaurant award. Food was outstanding! Prices are affordable but the quality is so much higher than some fancy restaurants. They change the menu every seasons, I wanna try everything! Definitely worth to visit.

The 7 course tasting menu is not 7 courses and is very misleading. There are 4 appetizers, however, the main and the dessert are shared, and the portions are small (needed a burger after). On top of that, one of the dishes is the side to the main, in our case, two bao buns for two people for their main dinner course. Food taste wise was okay, the best dish was the tartar and wasn t amazing. The beef rib was cooked poorly, and was gristly. Really it s 4.5 courses. Service wise, the courses were not planned well at all. People were getting dishes in different orders, we had to ask for a course they forgot and then they just double stacked the missing appetizers.

Delicious food and cocktails. Service is excellent. Beautiful and simple ambiance.

Had another great dine out experience, as always.

Food was great, the honey buns were so delicious, as were the Brussel sprouts. Lots of veggie options, and good and original cocktail selection.

Spice Up Your Life with Torafukus Culinary Magic! Upon entering Torafuku, the clean, minimalist interior immediately struck a chord, offering a serene canvas that complemented the meals vibrant flavors. The spaces simplicity and elegance were as thoughtfully curated as the dishes themselves. Opted for their Beef Noodle Soup and I Love Dumpling - a true delight, with the Beef Noodle Soup broths symphony of flavors rich and sweet, elevating every sip to a memorable experience. The Kanpai Negroni, recommended to enhance the dining experience, perfectly complemented the meal, adding a sophisticated touch to the hearty dishes. The restaurants commitment to minimalism not only in its culinary approach but also in its decor, created an ambiance of understated elegance. As I left Torafuku, a blend of satisfaction and a hint of regret lingered - why had I only discovered this gem now? Its a culinary journey I wished I had embarked on sooner. Dont repeat my mistake; Torafuku is a must-visit!

You absolutely need a reservation here. They rarely take walk-ins, even when there are empty tables.

Not recommend, very unorganized for delivery s, take out and dine in

Excellent Asian fusion food in an unpretentious setting. All of the dishes stand out. The Basque cheesecake is a must get if they arent yet sold out!

Had so much hype about this place but ended up being just a bit disappointing, I went there for lunch to check it out before jumping into the dinner menu as i was looking for a nice cozy place for an special occasion. I ordered the burrata, the hiramasa fish collar, dumplings, and the 1/2 rice to start. The server came back saying that they didnt have the collar or burrata, and when I asked her what she likes the most or what should we get instead, I realized she didnt know the menu enough to guide us through or makes order more, I decided to stick with the rice bowl and dumplings to start because at that point I wasnt convinced 100%, cocktails were good, the rice was definitely a day old and not fully warm as it had a grainy texture and seems they forgot the dumplings because it took 25min after we got the rice bowl (the place almost empy) I attached a picture of how I got the dumplings and a picture of the dumplings I saw here and on Instagram that made me go for it, after I saw them I decided to head somewhere else which was also a Michelin recommended restaurant close by that really lived up to the expectations. Overall, it was a poor experience, perhaps an off day, idk.

We came here on Sunday night for the Dine Out Vancouver option and had a wonderful time. The service was fantastic! The food was great. Our faves were the broccolini that accompanied the chicken wings (the sauce was so good!), the chocolate Ganache, the steak and spicy rice is. We also enjoyed the kale Caesar salad. The Burrata and beets was just ok for us. We look forward to coming back again.

Went for dine out Vancouver tonight and a bit disappointed. The only option for the cook of the steak was Medium Rare which is what we wanted but it came to the table very rare. I did tell them but they were SO busy that I didn t ask them to fix it. The sous vide duck was SUPER dry, hard to eat. The kale salad was super dry with almost no dressing. The Brussels salad and fried rice was amazing but small. Overall we paid $65 each plus tax and shared every dish and most of the dishes were disappointing. The fact that I couldn t eat part of the steak and didn t even get any discount was very disappointing. I went there when they first opened and it was beyond amazing and has since gone down hill. But maybe it was dine out Vancouver that lowered the standards? So we both paid $100 each and weren t impressed.

Beef noodle was 4 stars (egg center was cold). The Chicken appetizer - 2 stars (did not finish eating it). Pork Belly and Rice - 2 stars (did not finish dish). Service was 2 stars. At least my car didnt get broken into.

DOV 2024. $65 sharing menu This was 5 course sharing menu that started with Kale Salad / Burrata / chicken wings / black cod and basque cheesecake for dessert and we added the pain au lait The food was amazing. We got 90 minutes for our table and I have eaten here several times before but I was truly impressed with this menu. It was worth the price

All of the food was too salty, we ate a course meal for 4 people, but the portions were too small and the price was too high, and there was no place to park, so the food was served on the street, which was inconvenient, and the tip was set too high, and I paid almost $300, but I felt like I was being robbed. no see Its the worst

Came for dine out vancouver with my family, and really enjoyed our experience. The food was delicious and despite being pretty busy, all the servers were super friendly and the food came at a good pace. I think we got an incredible value for money, as we enjoyed every single dish we got! I would absolutely come back& recommend to others

Pretty great dine out experience! Lots of vegetarian options that held their own.

Restaurant was packed for dine out but there was this surprisingly calm almost zen like vibe from the open kitchen. I ve never seen chefs so chill (or I ve been watching too much The Bear). Food was good but salty with not much attention to plating. Portions were generous. Service was fine. Overall it was good but I was expecting a little more for the price. Leans more casual than fine dining.

Well what can I say ? Overall food is not that great. Over priced for sure. Atmosphere is ok. Service is ok. Not sure why people give such a high rating for this restaurant. #fakereview or #fakefoodie. We ordered a kale salad, mussel, magic mushroom, Japanese milk bun and blackcod. Kale salad is a bit salty. Mussel is the only dish that is good. Magic mushroom is gross . The taste is too acidic, not balanced. It was chinese rice cake with a twist. Once you mixed the cheese in the soup, it is not appetizing at all. I said soup because all of the water coming from the veggies. Blackcod is lacking salt. The buns are at least freshly heated but again nothing special about them. There are better restaurants out there. First visit most likely my last visit. #sorrynothanks.

My favourite restaurant in Vancouver without a doubt.

We had a reso at a busy time so were given a 90 minute stay which was just enough time to try their $70 (per person) tasting menu, which we got because it seemed like better value compared to a la carte.

Well timed meal that left me satisfied. Order basque cheesecake for sure! Staff was warm and non intrusive.

The food was excellent. It was way better than I thought it would be. The price was decent, too. I really liked the layout of the restaurant. It had a very relaxed and open feel to it.

Tasting menu is what they hand you when you sit down, they charge 70$ per person for a 7 course menu . It s basically 4 appetizers, one main(shared as well), and a dessert. They don t give you an alacarte menu so you would have to look it up yourself. Being first time visitors we thought the tasting menu would be a good choice. Portions were on the small size , if you break the pricing down for two people you share 60$ worth of appetizers , 60$ worth of one main and 20$ dessert which is quite a rip off considering the portions they serve you. Place is cramped, server was stuttering , and when we asked for water she just about took the other customers beside us to give us and realized she was not supposed to be doing that. Lastly by the end of the night our stomach felt off , my suspicion are the mussels they served. Overall the food they served were in between decent and good. We opted to come here due to the Michelin recommendation, but that apparently doesn t really mean much. Four stars for food , 3 for atmosphere, 3 for service. Overall underwhelming experience and wouldn t be returning, there are far better choices.

I went in with high expectations because everyone raves about this place but was disappointed. We did the $70 per person tasting menus, the food was sub-par, tiny portions to share. Only the drinks were tasty so I ll give credit where credit is due. But my god. The worst is the service - while eating dessert, they came up to us twice while I was mid bite to ask if we are done and if we d like the dessert to be packed. What kind of poor service is this? Nobody was waiting at the door. We don t have a seating time - weren t even over 2 hours yet. Just poor! How they landed on the Michelin guide eluded me. Not worth the money or the hype.

Price point for what you re paying here isn t quite worth it in terms of portion size, service, and overall experience. The seating is family style which I thought was unique and the open kitchen concept is nice until you are waiting very long for your food. In between our appetizers, we contemplated asking for the bill as 45 minutes had gone by before our entrees came. The staff was nice, but did not check in to let us know food was on the way or to even pour water. For appetizers, we ordered the brussel sprouts, which was decent, but very one dimensional in flavour. It also contained more of other things than actual brussel sprouts. The cornbread is amazing, I recommend that if you visit. For entrees, we ordered fried rice and the ny striploin. Both of which were good but average. We had a few drinks as well. At their price point, you can definitely find other Asian-fusion restaurants with better food and overall experience.

Finally I had the opportunity to try their famous Taiwanese beef noodle soup and my wife and I werent disappointed. It came with a perfectly cook medium egg with 2 large pieces of beef and 2 bok choy. Their finger lickin chicken wasnt bad either. They only serve the noodle during lunch time which I have no problem with that . The service was friendly and professional but good luck with the parking since street parking is restricted during that time.

The short rib and bison tartar are the best

Great place, but not a lot of vegetarian options.

Really tasty rice bowls in a cool modern setting. This place should probably be more expensive or harder to get a table at (or both) for how acclaimed and yummy it is

Pork belly amazing

My wife and I recently visited this restaurant for the first time (it was her second visit), and we were thoroughly impressed. We opted for the shared 5-course prix fixe menu as part of the dine out festival, which was splendid. The highlights for us were the sable fish and mussels - both were exceptional. We also enjoyed the desserts; they were outstanding and a perfect way to conclude our meal. The portions were generous, ensuring you leave feeling satisfied. At $65, it offers fantastic value, and we d like to extend our kudos to both the front of house and back of house teams for their friendly, efficient, and genuine service. A special tip: if you re dining in a small group, consider sitting at the bar. It s a great spot to watch the culinary action unfold, which my wife and I particularly love (having just finished watching The Bear , it was a real treat). Highly recommended

12/10 overall Duck Confit should be two pieces of duck and not one, especially if its supposed to be shared as per DOV protocol. Otherwise, this place is very good.

Did the dine-out menu here and had an amazing experience. The flavors were exceptional, and the portions were generous. Highly recommend.

The chicken fat rice is amazingly flavorful.

We werent seated for our reservations by over 20 minutes. Have had better fried rice and chicken at a food court. The black cod felt like fish and chips. I have lost all faith in the Michelin star.

Beef noodle was amazing. Hostess/server was great. Its highly rated for good reasons.

Walked by this quaint and earthy looking restaurant and decided to go in and take a look.. and happy that we did Kale Salad was amazing, stakes Pain au lait was so good And dessert its the best thing too.

Good food. Not sure if it was just an off night with the service, but it was very disappointing. We had to ask for a drink, then ask if we could order. Our food arrived some time after the couple beside us got theirs- same order, but theyd arrived about 20 minutes after us.

came for dineout. everything was really great but the steak+mapotofu was a slight mismatch. very much enjoyed though!!

Food was delicious and portion sizes were good. The servers were all very nice and gave good recommendations as well. $65 per person for the 7 course is a bit pricey but it was worth it for how good the food was.

Outstanding food, only gripe was finding parking. Service, cocktails and food were top notch, will most definitely come back for more!

Lovely place! Most evenings it s only available by reservation. The food is delicious, we ordered the fixed meal for 2 and it was delicious. Great variety of drinks too.

10/10 food and drink - service was very nice as well. Definitely one of the most slept on spots in Vancouver

Food here is creative and tasty. Quite like this place, and highly recommended.

This place was excellent if you want affordable fine dining. It was incredible to try all the flavors. Highly recommend the short rib and the chicken wings. Also all the desserts are fantastic but my favorite was the cheesecake. Also the cocktails are incredible!

Over all good menu! We did the tasting menu and most items were great. They gave us a tataki which was a little disappointing - one of the worst Ive had in the city unfortunately. Other than that, it was pretty good. The service was good and the atmosphere is okay we went at the beginning of dinner hour and were the only ones in the restaurant. Would consider going back.

Very good service! Good food

Great food and incredible cocktails! Staff was super friendly and helpful. Portion sizes were larger than expected, which was a bonus.

Kind of expensive, but the bartender is amazing. Great drinks recommendations, thanks Miguel

Food was decent but overpriced. Found most dishes quite salty. We made reservations in advance but was given a terrible table with the most uncomfortable stools ever. Took a lot of convincing to our server to move us to the booth. There is a huge difference in comfort of Booths vs stool/table which didnt seem fair. Very loud and found it difficult to focus on conversation with company.

Bowls are a party of flavours. Nice atmosphere. Great service.

Tried their signature beef noodle. Tasty. Sad to say this restaurant is located in a spotty area. Hope the new mayor can really do sth about it.

Awesome spot in Vancouver, been here a couple times since work is near by. I ve had the 1/2 rice and chicken with crack rice, both dishes have been amazing. Service is great they are super nice and the atmosphere of the restaurant is great. It s never too busy around lunch time and pricing is super fair! Highly recommend to try this place out!

If there is a restaurant that you will go back for seconds, then this one is it. The short rib and bison tartare are stand outs amongst an great menu.

Must try their tasting menu and cocktails

Had a small birthday celebration for my friend here. The beef short ribs were so tender. Thank you!

One of the best beef noodles in Vancouver!

Great food and great service.

Family style Asian fusion restaurant Highly recommend ordering their kale salad, chicken wings, risotto and finish it off with the beef short rib. All of these items are 10/10. Do not recommend magic mushroom (too salty) nor the halibut (the Thai green curry over power any other flavor the dish is bringing)

The food and the service was great. I dont love the decoration/atmosphere of the place though.

It was our first time here and we ll definitely be back! Everything on the tasting menu was flavourful and delicious! Cocktails were also made well

Love this place for some innovative Asian fusion eats. Have had both their omakase menus $65 and a la carte. Most recently went with a friend and ordered 3 dishes and it was plenty. - Brussel sprouts - always a fave - mussels in miso butter cream sauce (omg wish we had bread to soak up this sauce) - risotto with and black garlic Each time I come, they rotate some seasonal dishes while keeping some good ones.

Really great cocktail menu. Sours, booze-forward, sweet & spiced options all with an Asian twist. Looking forward to trying the food next time!

Wide interior, comfy , super nice staffs, great places Only in China Town Recommended dishes

Lovely place! Most evenings it s only available by reservation. The food is delicious, we ordered the fixed meal for 2 and it was delicious. Great variety of drinks too.

Lunch menu is 5/5, love the fried chicken rice bowl and crack salad! Dinner is 4/5 only because we found a number of the dishes were quite salty. Wished there was some bread served with the mussels as our plates became quite saucy and needed something to soak it up with. Service is always amazing though, and would definitely come back to try new dishes.

We ordered the chef tasting menu. The food was delicious and the presentation was beautiful. We loved it but the portion size is way too small. Also, no one asked me for another drinks even though it was empty for more than 20 mins. I would recommend to go there with fewer people, not as a group.

It was a little too loud for my liking but overall an amazing experience. Great drinks and the tasting menu was perfect and I dont like mussels or raw fish/meat. I ate it all up!!! Very satisfied. Plus, they made our day special with a little unexpected added bonus! Have your special day there and find out!

Loved it. The menu has changed since I was there last. It was still fantastic.

Went for the larger tasting menu and was not disappointed. Dishes were flavourful and we were stuffed at the end. No dessert with the tasting menu which was odd. Service was friendly but not super attentive. Great casual atmosphere and dining experience.

10/5 this was the best meal of my prior, present, and all future lives.

Got the sampler, it was hits after hits after hits

Unbelievable experience - 100% would recommend anyone to try the amazing food and drink

The friendly waitstaff was delightful. The food was stellar; light, flavourful, elegantly plated and left you wanting more. We were celebrating our 17th wedding anniversary and the staff at Torafuku made it pleasant and memorable for us. We will definitely return.

Their beef noodle soup is exceptional. A bit smaller portion then I would like but the quality is top notch. The broth is super rich and packed with flavour (I could have another bowl of that broth alone). The beef shanks were tender and pieces of tendon would melt in your mouth. Noodles were also made perfectly and the soft boiled egg completed the dish nicely. Could do with more greens.. but I mean, who orders a beef soup for the veggies Overall, near perfect dish; a bit bigger portion and its a 10/10. I d pay $20 for it again!

Amazing food and wonderful people. We had the 7 courses Omakase which was delicious. Totally recommend it.

My friend referred me here, great place for hanging out.

Can never go wrong here. We tried the new omakase with the duck set. It was the perfect amount of food, very filling. My favorites were the scallop crudo and the duck rillete. There seemed to be some vietnamese inspiration for this menu (oxtail, nutty salad, coffee tiramisu, pâté). Really smart and delicious creations. And of course the staff are always attentive and kind.

We had a great time and the set menu was quite delicious. If you decide to have dinner earlier you can get on the tailend of happy hour (ends 5:30 pm) for cheaper drinks, which were really good.

We came here on a recommendation from a friend and was amazed at how fantastic every single dish was. Wish we could have tried more but we were so full. We went with ala carte because there were assume options that were not available thru the tasting menu and it didnt disappoint. Definitely order their signature dish Kanpachi Crudo if you want one of the most unbelievable dishes to that weve ever had. We also ordered the burrata, chicken wings, bison tartare, beef ribs and duck breast followed by cheese cake for dessert. Everything was amazing and well definitely be back. Staff were also knowledgeable, fantastic, friendly and extremely efficient.

Incredible! There were two of us and we had the 7 course sharing menu. The food was so good, simply incredible... but the service was also so friendly, just a perfect evening. Great price too. Its a shame we cant do it again but Vancouver is big too

My friend and I decided to eat here during the Vancity Pride Fest. Staff were very friendly and the food tasted amazing! The food literally tasted like crack and we had a matcha cocktail drink which was delicious! Definitely recommend coming here and will visit again!

Omakase set menu done right! From start to finish every dish was amazing! Even got to try a couple of extra dishes thanks to a food preference.

Great Asian fusion food at very reasonable prices, and a very strong cocktail game.

We had the pleasure of having our anniversary dinner here. We were amazed with the flavours! The tasting menu is sublime. The cocktails are delicious. The staff are also genuinely friendly Highly recommend:)

Torafuku $$$ 4/10 service as abysmal. we arrived for our reservation at 8, ordered by 8:15, didn t get our food till 9pm and the restaurant wasn t even full! Just imagine they have a full house for service of course we were polite but to a certain point don t have an open service if you re going to have a slow service another thing is, once our orders were taken, the menus weren t even removed from our table and the water ran empty for a while before they were replaced with new bottles other than the food arriving late, the dishes were good but slightly cold it s kind of jarring that they kind of force their tasting menu that isn t very interesting in the first place and their lack of options for a la carté just doesn t satisfy most people for the price I don t recommend coming here

Place was great. Food was beyond fantastic and all the staff we interacted with were wonderful. My only subtracting option is that they were not flexible in their menu. For example we knew they did a to die for chicken fat rice, but when asked apparently it is only for the lunch menu. Still a fantastic experience would recommend.

Wow! Recommended by Fairmont Pacific Rim Concierge. As usual, great recommendation! 5 hungry, gourmet food loving adults were pleasantly surprised by the 7-course Omakase Tasting Menu Dinner. $70./person +tax+tip. Appetizers: Bison Tartare, Burrata salad, Mussels were all excellent! Mains: Duck & Black Miso Cod with accompanying starch (Pain au Lait & steamed Bai buns w side of Foie gras) were perfectly done with great taste sensations. Use the bread & Bao bun to dip into the sauce &/or make a wrap! Dessert: Basque Cheesecake was the best.Crème Caramel & Chocolate Ganache were also very good. The ambience was minimalist but comfortable. It could use a bit more warmth or ambience . Service was fantastic & flexible. We finished at 10pm (past their closing time but never felt rushed). It s several blocks away from the downtown East Van so need to be a bit careful not to walk east late at night. Go west! Great gourmand experience !! GO!

One of my favourite asian fusion restaurants in Vancouver! You ll find Taiwanese, Japanese and korean flavours. The food was flavourful and beautifully presented. Service was friendly and the decor was elevated and modern. Chef Steve Kuan is super talented, very deserving of his michelin recommended status 2 years in a row! Some highlights were the short rib, halibut, tartare, crudo and cheesecake! If you re around for lunch, his Taiwanese beef noodle soup is super authentic and the best i ve found in Vancouver. I will definitely be back soon!

The food is amazing, every single bite is worth it. Super friendly service and great drink options. Highly recommend. Seating might be limited, reservations are recommended. Even with a reservation you might end up sharing a bar style table with other people.

Went for a dinner to celebrate my boyfriend s birthday and got the tasting menu! You get to try all of the appies and they were all so amazing! We low key wish we ordered the duck or short ribs after feeling underwhelmed by the cod, but that s our taste bud I guess. The dessert was the highlight for us - you get a whole basque cheesecake as an option and it s so creamy with a hint of citrus flavour! So yummy. The cocktails were amazing, too. I wish they didn t have multiple servers coming over to your table to serve you cause at the end when I had to go to the washroom, my boyfriend ended up paying the bill as the server brought the machine to him :/ another server knew it was his birthday so they wished him a happy birthday.

I wish we had tried the tasting menu. We ordered the Brussels sprouts which were amazing. The chicken wings were okay, but a bit salty. Also ordered the kimchi fried rice which was very basic and do not order the cod it was plain and way too expensive. But THE COCKTAILS! Definitely the best cocktails I ve ever had anywhere. Prices don t match the taste of food. It s overpriced. Would definitely come back for drinks though.

Torafuku in Vancouver offers an inviting culinary journey that seamlessly combines Asian influences with a modern flair. Celebrating its 8th anniversary with a reinvigorated spirit after a restoration, the restaurant presents an enticing fall menu ranging from light salads to robust main courses like the black cod bouillabaisse. The standout Beef Noodle Soup, noted for its melt-in-your-mouth quality, exemplifies their commitment to flavor. The Chicken & Crack Rice is another testament to the kitchens prowess, offering comfort with a touch of sophistication. Despite its popularity, the restaurant maintains an efficient service, with quick seating and fast, friendly staff, even on a Sunday - which seems like the ideal time to go if you dont want to wait. The dining experience is enhanced by the ambience, characterized by an understated room with an open kitchen and industrial touches, complemented by a communal table for those who enjoy a convivial atmosphere. The versatility of the menu caters to different palates, with lunchtime focusing on quick, rice bowl options and dinner revealing more adventurous dishes with European influences. With thoughtful services like air conditioning and card payment options, the restaurant ensures a comfortable visit for its guests. Operating hours accommodate a range of dining preferences, making it an ideal spot for both early and late meals. Torafuku stands out as a must-visit for its quality dishes, recognized by culinary experts and patrons alike, providing a rich dining experience in the heart of Vancouver.

I love their beef noodle soup, its one of my favorite dishes.

The tasting menu was excellent! From the appetizer to the main course, plus ordering a separate pain au lait to sop up the broth from the mussels, to the basque cheesecake, each plate was delicious!!!

The Beef noodle soup (served during lunch only) is what brings me back here. Really enjoy the fried chicken as well.

No fan of infusion food but Torafuku food is excellent.

Food are very good. Cocktails are good and unique. Food : 5/5 |

As a person whos gone to Torafuku on their opening day, I feel that their menu has changed too much...

I really enjoyed the foods and drinks. Service was amazing as well. Highly recommend!

The best service ever! I didn t get a chance to get the server s name but they were fantastic. All the food was very tasty and good portion as well. I will definitely come back again soon:)

One of the best restaurant in Metro Vancouver! I highly recommend the 7 course menu and their cocktails. DJ was really attentive and really nice to us throughout our dinner. Nice meeting you DJ! Hope to see you again soon. Thank you for your lovely service. Well definitely come back

Food was very underwhelming. The dessert was good, but the main and appetizers were oversalted and sometimes lacking in flavour.

Part of Michelin Guide 2022 and 2023 My my, where do I start with this place!? They had a fire sometime in the summer and are back again. Simple decor, really attentive and active staff. The Chef Tasting Menu is highly recommended. Starters: Mussels (5/5) - Fresh, the miso butter is to die for, I almost licked the plate to the last drop. Bison Tartar (5/5) - melt in the mouth texture, comes with fried wonton wrapper to scoop everything in. Rice crisp are a fun surprise in the texture. Hiramasa Crudo (5/5) - citrusy, Gingery and again melt in your mouth soft texture. I need more than an appy size for this one. Burrata Salad (4/5) - Fresh salad and Burrata. Mains: Black Cod (5/5) The tomato dashi broth can be scooped up with the dinner rolls. Highly recommended wiping the plate clean, fennel adds an extra freshness to the already tasty broth - Cod was well done and soft. Desserts: Magic Stick. (5/5) The Praline leaf was delicately done, milk chocolate mousse and dark chocolate ganache was a good combo! Such intricate cooking and taste combinations is what makes this place amazing. Perfect place for a date night for sure!

Amazing food, disjointed service.

Food is great, really inventive dishes. It s a little pricey for the portions, but not too bad. Wish they had a food happy hour special - I would come all the time if they did. Fun industrial ambiance, great service, worth checking out.

The beef noodles soup is superb! And my friend really liked their signature pork belly rice bowl too.

Absolutely the definition of a hidden gem. Great for lunch, if youre in the area. We ate so much food and the bill only came to $71. Its Michelin recommended. I was very surprised to find it mostly empty on Sunday lunch time. Head on down before it gets long line ups. Service was pretty slow but they only had one server on, it was worth the wait though. Fried chicken is to die for!

Great spot for a self-led cocktail tasting! Delicious menu with creative star ingredients, sweetest service as well. Try the yuzu lov, kimchi fried rice & magic mushrooms!

Nice and cozy place. It is suitable for couples or groups of people. Foods are cooked with good quality ingredients. Services are amazing. The value is a bit pricey, but overall it is a good place to experience new fusion dishes.

I love and regularly eat here - go for the seafood or anything raw. Im always impressed with the crudo, and the mussels are hands down my favorite (but bring your own crusty bread, the milk toast or bun is a pathetic partner for the delicious broth [and overpriced]). Love the lunch rice bowls as well, super filling. I got mistakenly given the magic mushrooms recently, and sadly found them really horrifying. Hot wet piles of mushrooms with overcooked rice cakes in an acrid sauce. Such a bummer, I love rice cakes and mushrooms and salty sauces, but this was not for me! maybe just an off night. Ill be back for everything else.

nice food. shared plates were a good option and their cocktails quite different. enjoyed eating their

Honestly food was to die for - ordered the papaya & pork jowl salad, chicken fat rice with foie gras, corn bread and brisket, and three cup chicken. The food came out relatively slow (10-15 minutes between each dish), but worth the wait. Flavour profile was very suitable for my asian palate, and was very filling for a total of ~$100 between 2 people. Three cup chicken is a must order!!

Food was ok, but there was bugs in there. They gave discount tho so its all good

Came here for my anniversary today and the service was at par at most. Wasnt sure if our server had much experience. She kept dropping our food and walks away with no explanation but the dish name. I asked if I could have my meal; 2 appetizers and 2 entrees at the same time which she responded with it will take long and the table doesnt have much room. No worries, we get our first appetizers within 5 minutes of order and after we finished we got our 2nd appetizer. The server brought both our entrees while we were still working on the last appetizer. When everything was brought out, it would have definitely all fit on the table. Asked for salt as the food lacked some, and was given a judgmental look. Food was a solid 3.5/5. We really enjoyed the cocktail and it was definitely the star of the night. The set menu wasnt worth it in our opinion, picking off a la cart was not only cheaper but we got everything we wanted to try. We wont be recommending this restaurant especially from the service we got tonight, quite disappointing.

A hidden gem on Main Street! The rice bowls are packed with flavour and really good meat sizes. Must try the braised beef noodle soup, it is worth it!!

Outstanding food with loads of flavour. Rice with Pork belly + crack. Come at lunch less busy.

Great tasting menu at a great price, awesome service and experience overall

SEVEN YEARS ANNIVERSARY OMAKASE

Torafuku is doing a 7 year anniversary omakase from now until the end of September (2022). Check it out before its gone.

Great food.. Excellent service!!!

We had a nice meal here. The Hot Smoked Salmon was perfectly plated with a mini pullman loaf and house made creme fraiche. We enjoyed the Brussels Sprouts dish, it came with cauliflower and broccoli as well, with crispy quinoa. The vegetables were cooked just right and not burnt. The stuffed prawn mousse in the zucchini blossom was delightful. Our final dish was Magic Mushroom 2.0 which came in a thick broth. Dessert was another story the dark chocolate ganache was too dense and so sweet that I wish I hadnt allowed it in my stomach, the graham crust was like melamine. The service was excellent and each dish was timed perfectly. We will be back, but not necessary with friends as there wasnt enough variety of dishes for a table of four to have an exciting sharing time.

Cold potatoes

Took my girlfriend here on a date and had their anniversary omakase and ended up picking the chicken option. The service here is great until theres an issue, at which point the server very quickly shut me down after I mentioned that the chicken leg was pink and tasted raw, saying it couldnt possibly be raw since they sous-vided it for two hours. If your chicken tastes and looks raw, for the price youre asking, its not a good dish and you should serve something thats actually appetizing. The rest of the dishes were nice, but there are better options for omakase in town. I dont know why I tipped. Spent $200 in total.

We had a pretty great experience while dining at Torafuku. Food was very tasty and the service was excellent. The ambiance (or lack there of) was a little plain. Not much music, too bright and not a lot of lighting design. Their cocktails are good too. I would recommend this place to a bigger group. We went in on Saturday night and it just seemed so empty and lonely. A tad boring IMO. Other than that, highly recommend.

good

Torafuku was a very nice place. The interior was very spacious and the utensils were very organic themed. The menu was pricey though, even for happy hour. But the food was very good. We were disappointed that the tasting menu was only allowed if everyone at the table ordered it. We had 5 people, and it was $65 per person. No way were we going to spend $325. We eended up still spending that much since each item was $20+ and drinks were $15+. If you want to come, maybe come with 1 or 2 people. Next time I might come with fewer people to make it more affordable.

A decent Taiwanese fusion spot with some good shareable menu items. Some of the dishes were a bit on the salty side, but overall pretty solid.

My family has been going to Torafuku for their omakase menu for several years and sadly we will not be going again after this experience. Food was pretty good - but not outstanding like it used to be. Also - portions were too small - we all left hungry. Not what you expect after a $400 meal for 4 people (omakase and 1 drink each) Service was really not great - very slow (over 2.5 hours) and a few dishes were cold by the time they got to us. I called before posting this review to discuss the meal and was not called back. Really disappointed as this used to be an awesome spot.

Just amazing, you have to go try them out.

Cake pick up, rude service. Wait was around 10minutes. Waiter asked for my name and gave me the cake. I asked if they need my confirmation number to double check. They said you tell me if its right and walked away. ok.

God awful, overpriced. 1/5 Took an hour to get our food Gochujang chicken is extremely dry, even though they substituted chicken thighs instead of wings. Had the black cod, bland and nothing special to bring out the flavour. Ambience is mediocre.

Well prepared, fresh and yummy food. Interesting palate with great options.

Beef noodle soup is very nice. Dont try to break up the Bok Choy, just take it as one bite and it dissolves into intense juicy flavor.

Set menu at Torafuku on Main St. Vancouver. $65/pp Appetizers: - Apple salad with candied bacon and heirloom tomatoes - Salad with grilled corn, and burrata - Pork - Tuna Main: - Three cup chicken and Chicken Fat Rice Half Long Kang specialty free-range chicken, cucumber salad, Thai basil [DF] - Chuck Steak with potatoes AAA Canadian chuck tender, lemongrass marinade, Vietnam style coleslaw [GF][DF] Drinks: - GREENLAMBO ($14) - MATCHA MADNESS ($13) Dessert: - Basque cheesecake with seasonal fruit compote Cons: disliked the chuck steak, its not a good preparation of this cut of beef. Tough and chewy and hard to eat. Disliked the heirloom tomatoes some pieces were overripe and tastes mushy. Pro: tasty cheesecake, really good drinks!! fast service as the kitchen was organized. Potato salad has Asian inspired flavours. My favorite is the pork. Chicken is tender and everything else was good. Street parking, paid.

Loved the place, food is amazing, it would be great to have a option to choose the portion size.

Good food, hard chairs though

Food was great! Atmosphere is spot on!! The waiters were very friendly too. Must go back! Way to go Torafuku!! Food

The food is AMAZING. The drinks are AMAZING. Even the mocktails blew me away.

Torafuku is an exceptional dining experience. I want to highlight their bartender first. My partner and I were not going to order any drinks when we went until we saw how interesting and delicious they sounded. We ordered the O my Sake, and it was the best sake cocktail i have ever had. It also looked beautiful, truly a great experience for all senses. The Roasted Beets and Kanpachi Crudo were easily the best dishes we had. Im not sure how they made walnuts taste fluffy, but it was phenomenal. The sauce used for the Kanpachi Crudo was perfect, smokey and buttery, full of umami. Although the service could have been better, this is the perfect restaurant is you want high class food in a small, intimate setting. Vegetarian options: They have some great veggie options available.

They were great on our short time frame with a concert. The food was tasty and the drinks were exciting. Great staff!

Decent restaurant. I would recommend not getting the omakase because it only comes with 1 entree and 1 dessert for TWO people. For 1 person, I would suggest just getting a-la-carte 2 appetizers, 1 entree and skip the dessert as it was underwhelming. My favourite was the mushroom dish and bison tar tar.

Huge portion of chicken, the batter is really tasty (you might need a to-go box). Great spice tang on the sauce. Service was pretty quick and you are able to get in and out on a lunch hour.