Burnaby's Hidden Gem for Affordable Sushi & Sashimi! ๐ฃ
Located near Metrotown, Tairyou Ichiba is a cozy Japanese izakaya specializing in fresh sashimi and nostalgic vibesโperfect for late-night eats without breaking the bank! ๐ฅ Must-Try Dishes (Sashimi Lovers, Rejoice!) ๐ TAIRYOU ASSORTED SASHIMI ($28) ๐๐๐๐๐ A generous platter of fresh cuts (salmon, tuna, scallop, etc.), thickly sliced and perfect for sharing. A table staple! ๐ฆช UNI SASHIMI ($23) ๐๐๐๐ 4 pieces of sea urchinโfresh but not overly sweet. Good for a quick uni fix. ๐ฃ OMAKASE NIGIRI ($30) ๐๐๐๐๐ Chefโs selection of nigiri with buttery fish and silky tamago. Excellent value! ๐ข Yakitori (Just Okay, Skip If You Want) ๐ Chicken Thigh with Cod Roe ($8.6/2 skewers) ๐๐๐ Decent portion but the mentaiko sauce lacks punch. ๐ฆ Jumbo Spot Prawn ($8/skewer) ๐๐๐ Fresh but not as "jumbo" as advertised. ๐ Whelk Skewers ($8/2 skewers) ๐๐ Chewy and slightly overcooked. ๐ Details โข Name: Tairyou Ichiba โข Address: 4300 Kingsway #2, Burnaby โข Vibe: Retro izakaya, great for casual hangs โข Tip: Focus on sashimi; yakitori is meh. Book aheadโit gets busy! Verdict: A budget-friendly sashimi spot with solid fish quality. Skip the skewers and go all-in on raw delights! #Sashimi #BurnabyEats #VancouverSushi #Izakaya #FoodieFinds