Vancouver · Japanese
Masayoshi
Fraserhood Michelin-starred omakase from chef Masayoshi Baba; intimate 24-seat counter and tables since 2015.
- Price
- $$$$
- Opened
- 2015
- Neighborhood
- Fraserhood / East Van4376 Fraser Street, Vancouver, BC V5V 4G3
About
Masayoshi is chef Masayoshi Baba’s namesake omakase room on Fraser Street. Baba trained in Yamaguchi and Fukuoka (including fugu apprenticeship) and spent about a decade under Hidekazu Tojo before opening in 2015. The Michelin Guide awards one star and highlights Edomae-style nigiri guided by British Columbia seafood alongside Japanese product. Canada’s 100 Best has ranked the restaurant repeatedly. The best seats are at the counter; a few tables share the same menu. Book early; the room is small by design.
Menu highlights
- Seasonal omakase progression
- Edomae-style nigiri
- B.C. and Japan-sourced fish
- Appetizer sequence before nigiri
- Counter seating preferred
Diners say
Public reviews stress fish quality, precise knifework, chef interaction at the counter, and a quiet special-occasion mood. Recurring notes include high prix-fixe cost, hard-to-get reservations, and less theatre than some newer omakase rooms. Diners who prefer it usually want classic sushi craft over immersive staging.
Review synthesis as of 2026-07-28. Synthesis of recurring themes in public Yelp and Google Maps reviews sampled July 2026; not a rating or ranking. Cross-checked against Michelin Guide and Canada’s 100 Best.