Burnaby’s Pinnacle of Japanese Cuisine | Stem Japanese Eatery Review

📍 Stem Japanese Eatery 🏠 Address: 5205 Rumble St, Burnaby, BC 💰 Price: ~$80–120 per person | ⏰ Hours: Wed–Sun 5 PM–10 PM 🌟 Why It Stands Out: Helmed by a chef from Vancouver’s renowned Zest, this intimate spot celebrates seasonal wild catches and premium Wagyu with restrained seasoning to highlight pristine ingredients. 🍣 MUST-TRY DISHES 1. Wild Bluefin Tuna Otoro – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Silky fat marbling: Rare cut of wild bluefin, melts like butter • Pair with: A squeeze of sudachi lime to cut through richness 2. BC Uni Shooter – ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ • Ocean umami bomb: Local sea urchin + salmon roe + quail egg • Pro move: Spread on nori for DIY gunkan maki 3. Wagyu Tataki Salad – ⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Smoke-kissed slices: Paper-thin Wagyu with chrysanthemum petals & tangy dressing 4. Grilled Hirame – ⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Edomae-style: Crispy skin, firm flesh, glazed with minimalist soy-mirin sauce 5. Matcha Anmitsu – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Dessert harmony: Uji matcha ice cream + black sesame paste + chewy mochi 💡 PRO TIPS 1. Reservations: Weekdays (Wed/Thu) easier; weekends book 3+ days ahead 2. Drink pairings: Try BC orange wines or house plum wine with seafood 3. Parking: Limited free spots behind the building – arrive early #OmakaseVibes #BurnabyFineDining #CleanEating