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Kingyo

7.4Locals Score / 10

#14 of 20 Restaurants in Vancouver

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Known forizakayajapanesewest endsmall plates
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A perennial award-winner for best izakaya, Kingyo delivers theatrical, deeply flavorful Japanese small plates in a carved-wood West End space. Go for the stone-grilled beef, the ishiyaki chahan, and the tan-tan noodles. It's a shared-plates format that adds up quickly, and the popular room means a wait unless you reserve or arrive early.

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Last verifiedJuly 14, 2026

Locals Score

7.4/10
  • Value7.5
  • Iconic6.5
  • Excellence7.5
  • Crowd level6.5
  • Authenticity8.0
  • Accessibility6.0
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Last reviewed July 14, 2026 by AskTheCity Editorial.