Perfect place for great food and drinks! Service was spot on and quick. Ambiance is a great vibe. I will definitely be coming back!!!!

Out of everything we ate during our one week trip in Canada, this restaurant was my highlight! I had actually put this restaurant as a backup for dinner because I didn't know how late we would get back to downtown from Grouse Mountain. We got to the restaurant around 9:30pm on a Friday. I was a little worried that the restaurant was gonna be full, but there were plenty of seats when we arrived. It really picked up over the night though. Our waiter was so friendly and welcoming. We ended up ordering a LOT. We ordered takowasabi, ika-maru, takoyaki, una-meshi, and spicy poki don. The una-meshi was the standout for us. It really warmed us up on a cold night, and the dish was just comforting. Out of everything we ordered, I would highly recommend this. The ika-maru is also a good dish to share if you like squid. The takowasabi was nice to try, but I probably wouldn't order it again unless I got sashimi to pair it with. The takoyaki wasn't crispy to my liking, but it was hot off the stove, fresh, and very flavorful. The spicy poki don was pretty bland in our opinion, so I don't recommend getting this. We also got dessert: banana tempura with green tea ice cream. A great way to end the meal. The hot fried banana tempura with cold, creamy ice cream went together perfectly. The atmosphere of the restaurant is actually what makes this place such a fun place to go to. You have the front of the house workers shouting orders to the chefs in the back in Japanese. You hear a lot of happy people drinking and enjoying good food. It seems like a very chill spot to hang out late at night. It's a no frills kind of restaurant with good, comforting food and good vibes. Definitely go here when you're in Vancouver!

I've been to their sister restaurant Guu Otokomae back in 2018 and was excited to try another restaurant in the Guu group. My boyfriend and I ordered: - Oden (delicate flavor, not overpowering - almost could be described as bland) - Salmon tataki (SO fresh, SO tender - melted in my mouth) - Potato mochi - fried to a crisp with cheese inside - Una meshi - reminded me of a bibimbap! The staff was super nice, especially our server Mizuki - felt like we were in Japan with the way she served us.

Super fun izakaya styled restaurant with wide menu and fun specials to choose from. The service was attentive and friendly, atmosphere bustling but in a fun way, and food delicious. My friend and I shared the green bean goma ae, tuna tataki, okonomiyaki, and takoyaki. The perfect amount of food for a light dinner to pair with drinks. We thoroughly enjoyed sitting at the bar and watching the food get made. Would definitely return to try new things!

I made a reservation for lunch for 5 people a few says before we intended on going. When we went in, there wasn't anyone there yet except for our group. We ordered the okonomiyaki, karaage, pork loin cutlet don, the miso cod special, and kimchi fried rice. Everything was delicious and the serving size was generous so we were all able to try everything and got full from everything we ordered! There were only about 6 tables there so it's a good idea to make a reservation because you just never know how packed they are. The service is good. They were patient with us since we took a bit longer to order. They also checked in on us a few times to make sure we're liking the food and didn't need anything else. I'm quite honestly not readily excited to go back here anytime soon but I wouldn't mind going back maybe in a year or so!

Wow wow wow! Amazing service, atmosphere, and food! We loved every dish we got. Just be aware that their lunch and dinner menus differ. Miso black cod: wow this dish was SO GOOD. The fish was soft, with great texture and the flavor with rice and the sides on the plate were so YUMMMM. My favorite lunch dish, it was the special for the day Okonomiyaki: great texture, amazing flavor and I actually liked this a bit more than the takoyaki even though these are two different dishes Pork cutlet: pretty good flavor and delicious with the sauce, cabbage, and rice. Could also be a bit juicier though. Overall a good dish Salmon and tuna tataki: this was so delicious! Especially the ponzu sauce and crispy garlic added on top, yuuuum

IT WAS GUUD TO SEE YOU Recently revisited @guu_izakaya and was reminded of why this place will forever have a special place in my heart. The ambience, the service, and best of all--the food. Has never failed to satisfy my craving for Japanese food. I was first introduce to Guu when an ex of mine brought me to @guu_with_garlic years ago. And ever since that day this Izakaya has held a special place in my heart. Their menu varies by location but you can be sure to find tons of Japanese izakaya classics like chicken karaage, sashimi, and a variety of appetizers. I always order the tonkatsu with egg over rice if I go during lunch time. And their Unagi egg over rice is also *chefs kisses* genuinely the perfect spot for a casual date night or quick lunch. Have you guys tried any of Guu's chain of restaurants yet? *this post was not sponsored or gifted but please feel free to feed me @guu_izakaya * 8.5/10 ‍10/10 $$ (aprox. $30-50/person) Guu Izakaya | 838 Thurlow St, Vancouver