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Yokohama is a traditional style Japanese Restaurant in the heart of Richmond's Steveston area "Fishermen's harbour". Offering a complete menu of sushi and sashimi as well as teppanyaki options.
I've eaten here many times and for me, the food was really amazing! The "Teppanyaki" show was like a show while also eating your dinner! The chefs have put a lot of effort into the food and performance. They are really funny! The California Roll is so tasty, I just had to order it over and over. I strongly recommend it to those who haven't tried it, they taste different than any other Japanese restaurants. I had a lot of fun eating here!
The waiters and waitresses at Yokohama are extremely polite and friendly. They make you feel like home and you'll definitely enjoy it! When they take your order, they are always smiling and happy! That is a really good feeling!
I would say that the price here is very reasonable and it is less expensive than any other Japanese restaurants you would find in greater Vancouver.
The ambiance is outstanding! There are many decorations, and beautiful lights and lanterns. In the centre of the restaurant, there are 4 Teppanyaki tables, which are very beautiful! There are bright red wallpaper around the restaurant and it looks great, and matches the restaurant.
I am very proud to say that this is my favourite restaurant of all time!
I live in the area, and try to support local business, but I won't be comign back here. We've eaten 3 or 4 times in the restaurant, had one good meal, and the rest was mediocre at best. The special rolls are rice heavy and lacking in flavour.
The sushi is bland, yakisoba is not bad, but everything else I've eaten is not memorable at all.
Twice we ordered takeout, and both times they screwed up the order and didn't give us everything we had paid for.
The service is awful, to the point of being laughable. It's really hard to get anyone's attention once you are seated, and it's kind of dirty inside as well.
the search for good sushi in Steveston continues..
Been here once and I' never coming again. My family brought my cousin and her fiance here as a farewell dinner. Probably the worst Japanese food I've ever eaten. The sushi was bland and the udon noodles were way overcooked. They took forever to tell us that the food we ordered was unavailable. Took forever to get the waitresses attention and they made us the wrong the food while making us wait forever. The place was pretty dark with one light broken and some other hung lights slanted. All the food was completely overpriced and the sashimi boat costed more than all of the other things we ordered. The only reason we accepted the damned $108 bill was because we wanted to let our cousin leave on a good note. Otherwise I would be screaming in the manager's face.
Been here a couple times, and can honestly say that they probably have the worst tasting food out of all Japanese restaurants in greater vancouver. The sushi is bland, udon and yakiudon is swimming in sauce. Service is odd because they had waiters and waitresses wearing kimonos and another guy wearing a suit. Pricing is absolutely ridiculous too. They charge you as if they were a top end restaurant. But really its just a front. Under all the glamor is mediocrity
About a week ago a friend and I were in the Steveston area and decided to visit the restaurant. The restaurant was empty and we were sat in a corner which seemed like a staff break table. We were also not given menus. After waiting for about 5 minutes we had to flag down a server to bring us menus. All the servers were gathered together to have dinner by the time we were ready to leave and one came and told us they were having dinner and if we needed anything to wait.
Once we ordered and the food came out we were more disappointed. The sushi rolls were falling apart before we even picked it up. I ran my finger across the saucer for the soy sauce because it looked dirty and I was right. It was oily and had dust all over it.
Food was overpriced for what we got. Restaurant seemed decently clean, but we did not get to see much from the corner we were in. We will not be returning.
I've been to this place several times being from Richmond this is the best AYCE place in Richmond. I've read all the negative reviews here and don't beleive them...
Food:
- The sushi rolls are always fresh and large unlike other AYCE places.
- The terriyaki and tempura is also excellent and fresh.
- Overall this place has excellent food and great value.
Service:
- Nothing much to say here, its always solid.
Value:
- The price of there AYCE is great for the type of quality good you get. Most AYCE places' quality of food is terrible.
Ambiance:
- The place looks a little tacky with the bright colours and gold but a little colour never hurt anyone.
Thank goodness I had a coupon for this place. After the meal I had there I would likely demand my money back. This definitely one of those places who needs a qualified japanese chef.
The food lacks the autheticity , and freshness that supposed to go hand in hand with Japanese food.
I am picky when it comes to Japanese food because much of the items I order are raw fish. The sashimi I ordered had to be returned b/c it simply was not fresh. The rice dish I ate, and it just tasted off somehow.
Never again. Great name for a restaurant, but misleads customers to think that it's authentic Japanese food.
I think it may just be another set up by people, who just want a quick buck, without recognizing that quality comes first.
One good note: server tried and was friendly.
We only go their with the entertainment coupons, because the teppanyaki can be as much as $45 per person without any add ons, which are around $10 extra per side dish.
Last time we went there there was a huge b-day party and all the waiteresses were serving them instead of us who ordered off the menu. It took us forever to get our order and then even longer than forever to get some service during and after the meal. We were a bit of an afterthought kinda like " oh yeah, we forgot about you. What would you like"
Don't go there when there is a huge dinner party eating the teppanyaki. YOu won't get good service. The first time we went there, the service was a bit better though.
I don't prefer the mulitple pictures of the same shots of Gordon Campbell staring at me all the time though.
It featured Japanese-style decor with friendly atmosphere.
It was so nice to enjoy the famous Kobe beef. The excellent flavour and texture of Matsuzaka and Premium Japanese Wagyu had been beyond expectation. The Rougie Goose Foie Gras was luxurious smooth. They were all reasonably priced for the quality of food.
I also tried their "Specials" and sushi rolls. The Sea Dragon Roll, Spider Roll, Yokohama Roll were delicious. I even had take out on Maki Combo B for $4.95 for my snack at home! Appreciated all the great value.
Also tried their curry chicken dish which was mild and creamy. The desserts were quite good too.
Each chef had his own teppanyaki unique cooking and performance skill. The manager and staff were courteous and attentive.
I have been eating at Yokohama for about 20 years, the food is always fresh and well prepared, we had a delicous Steak and Lobster meal last night. The staff are very friendly and the prices reasonable. The recent adition of the Teppanaki has been a big improvement, we recently ate at Kobi downtown and it was not nearly as good as Yokahama and it was more expensive. The chefs are fun and entertaining. We wil continue to eat in this restaurant both for lunch and dinner.
We've been going to the Yokohama in Richmond for about 30 years The original restaurant on Westminster Highway was very good.
The new location is great. It recently underwent a renovation and had four tepanyaki grills installed. There's also a few tatami rooms available. The food is as good as you'll find in any Japanese restaurant. The prices are very reasonable and the service is friendly and efficient.
We were there two nights ago. Still our favourite restaurant.
I ate there for the first time about a week ago. From the outside look, I thought it would be a dirty, smelly restaurant, but I was proven wrong. The inside is surprisingly traditional-looking and the people are really friendly. My boyfriend and I went at a pretty random time (2:00 PM on a Wednesday for All-You-Can-Eat) and it was about $11 each. And the food isn't too bad. There is a maximum amount of certain things you can order, but I don't recall what they were exactly.
The yam tempura was not very good, nor was the avacado roll...or at least that's what I think it was. Both cones that I ate had super soggy seaweed...but everything else was pretty decent.
I don't think I'm going to eat there anytime soon, but if you want cheap sushi, this is the place to go!
BTW, the washroom is on the left immediately after you enter, and when I went, none of the lights were on, so you just have to walk straight ahead (for girls) and stop just short of the end and turn right (for guys). Just a heads up because I was super confused when i went!
I have been going to Yokohama for about 7 years and have never had anything close to a bad dining experience. Perhaps because I am a regular and made to feel like family when I come, I am given enhanced service.... But I love the place and even the kitsyness of the decor works for me....
Is the quality of the food outstanding.... ? Probably not.... but at the very worst its solid and with the excellent value and service it all adds up to a great dining experience...
If you want AYCE but don't want the noise, this is the place for you.
Service:
Seats are always available and the staff friendly. Due to the poor layout of the restaurant, it could be hard at times to get attention from the waitresses. Speed is good. Sit as long as you want, no one will rush you.
The order forms here needs improvements. Imagine a piece of computer paper cut in half, with the menu printed on it, then photocopied at the public library, but moving the paper as the machine scans it. They use the same type of order for normal and deluxe menu. Besure to double check what's not listed on the order form, and write it in yourself.
The order form, beside from being hard to read, is hard to understand. I once tried to order 2 chop scallop cones, and it turned into 2 order of chop scallop rolls (12 pieces = 6 pieces each x2). I explained to the waitress that wasn't what I wanted, and she was more than happy to correct it for me.
Ambiance:
Nothing fancy here, the enka (Japanese odies) music, the typical Japanese restaurant settings. Clean overall.
Food:
Taste better than most AYCE places I've gone to, and I've gone to a lot of them. The Oyster motoyaki is the best in all of GVRD. Instead of being baked with mayo and cheese sauce, they deep fry the oyster and dress it with their special sauce. Also try their Beef sashimi and Unagi.
For AYCE, Yokohama is the only place I would want to go back.
I went here for dinner the other day and was very satisfied with my overall experience.
We tried the famous Kobe beef and found it exceptionally good. The beef was cooked to perfection and just melted in our mouth. The sushi rolls were also very well made and very delicious. Dessert was also very good.
I found the Teppenyaki Chefs very entertaining and friendly. We were asked to "join in" their perfermances which made my experience dining here even more memorable and fun. The rest of the staff was also very friendly and provided excellent service.
You definitely get your money's worth when coming to this restaurant. For the money you pay, you will be getting quality ingredients and service. Also, portion sizes are decent. We recommend this restaurant many of our friends and will definitely be coming here to eat again
Yum! I really liked the house roles and the dragon rolls they served at this place haha they drizzled sauces really artistically and i thought the flowers that were included were really thoughtful! miso soup was yum and the teppenyaki grill was amazing! the chef lit the whole thing on fire in front of us haha holy crap we were so surprised! the food was prepared right in front of us so it was pretttty good.
when i was waiting for a table i looked at the pictures and browsed through their albums and it was surprising that celebrities like celine dion and other political people ate there too! pretty cool that yokohama has been standing for over three decades...
well i dont know about the other reviews but my service was prettttty good... even though three out of four grills were full the waiters always came frequently and the whole set of of the stores + their cool japanese outfits made it feel very authentic!
price-wise.... expensive but you can use coupons from the entertainment book if you know what that is LOL the sushi boxes or bento trays are only 16$ so thats not too bad if you dont go for teppenyaki?? :D
try this place! you wont regret it! the owner or manager also gives you this pineapple filled ice cream thing at the end which is REALLY freaking good i want more.
A dinner and a show.
The dining at this particular restaurant was much appeasing due to the jolly chefs who flashed their knives and spatulas while creating a field of fire above their "Teppenyaki" tables. I was quite amazed by their skill ( in cooking and not cutting themselves ) and I started to develop and interest in Teppenyaki. I've only been to three restaurants honestly, I do like Yokohama. Kobe steakhouse in Downtown, Vancouver is excellent as well but it is much to far to commute to just for a dinner. Since I live in Richmond, Yokohama is a good place to go. My favorite part of the meals were the appetizers and the desserts though. (Not that the main courses were bad) but the miso soup was one of the best that I tasted, and the ice cream-in-a-pine apple was amazing! I also enjoyed the decorations of the restaurant and I loved how they decorated their sushi with artistic sauces and fresh flowers! Trust me, this place is much better than Le Nakamura across the street. (What kind of place mixes French and Japanese in their name anyways?)
the staff took great care in preparing our meal when hearing I was allergic to all shellfish and was concerned about cross-contamination. No other Japanese restaurant in Steveston/Richmond would take the trouble and did not seem to understand the severity required to ensure my food safety. A Tappan meal is fun to watch while the chef does a bit of drama, and it is not expensive considering the amount of food served per meal. I have returned to eat there several times and sometimes the service is rather slow but the food is always fresh and made to order.
I have enjoyed going to this restaurant for several years, but, now that they have renovated and upgraded their decor, it is much better. It looks and feels more luxurious and the seating is more comfortable. The food was always good, the sushi fresh and tasty, the tempura crisp and their cooked food tasty. It still is, with the added fun of tepanyaki, if you like. Our service has always been prompt and friendly. Their dinners for two and special offers are good value and AYCE has a good variety. Before the renovation I saw the Premier dining there.
Went to try tappanyaki for my young adult sons who enjoy Japanese food but never had tappanyaki.
Staff were attentive and tappan chef was entertaining and skilled. Food was better than initially expected. Atmosphere/ambience a little quirky on first impression but still nice. Left me wondering if food quality would be okay. Food was good. Fresh and tasty. Excellent value for price charged. We'll go back again.
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