Kinemi's Kitchen - Vancouver

It seems the chef used to run a shop in Japan many years ago, specializing in Japanese-Italian cuisine, as they have displayed the original menu on the wall bef... read more It seems the chef used to run a shop in Japan many years ago, specializing in Japanese-Italian cuisine, as they have displayed the original menu on the wall before opening in Vancouver. This mom-and-pop shop serves up gourmet dishes that are truly one-of-a-kind.

This delightful local restaurant serves amazing food. We often get takeout, and our kids are huge fans of the pizza. Although the specials can be somewhat price... read more This delightful local restaurant serves amazing food. We often get takeout, and our kids are huge fans of the pizza. Although the specials can be somewhat pricey, we’re always satisfied with our meals. It’s great to have a family-owned restaurant in the neighborhood.

The food here is incredibly delicious and very reasonably priced! My friends from Richmond and I frequently make the two-hour drive to enjoy this place. I’ve ne... read more The food here is incredibly delicious and very reasonably priced! My friends from Richmond and I frequently make the two-hour drive to enjoy this place. I’ve never had a dish that wasn’t absolutely fantastic!

Be sure to try the special menu! While the regular menu is fairly typical for its price, the specials offer a delightful twist. We ordered the Pulled Duck Spagh... read more Be sure to try the special menu! While the regular menu is fairly typical for its price, the specials offer a delightful twist. We ordered the Pulled Duck Spaghetti, Half Lobster Linguine, Seafood Pizza, and a dessert pudding. Everything was delicious, but my favorite was definitely the lobster linguine—the rose sauce was incredible, and there was plenty of lobster. My girlfriend had the pulled duck spaghetti and really enjoyed it, but after trying the linguine, she wished she had ordered that instead. The pizza crust was perfectly toasted and light. I would absolutely come back here. I initially expected sushi but was pleasantly surprised by the wholesome fusion dishes. I was curious about the negative reviews, but they seemed to come from a few regular critics who rarely leave positive comments. I do agree that the service could improve, but it appeared to be run by just a couple of people. While I can't defend the service entirely, I think it's important not to expect five-star hotel standards here.

The quality of the food is exceptional and truly distinguishes it from other Japanese-style Western restaurants in Vancouver. It has quickly become one of my fa... read more The quality of the food is exceptional and truly distinguishes it from other Japanese-style Western restaurants in Vancouver. It has quickly become one of my favorite places to eat; I've already had lunch there four times since August! I highly recommend the MUST EAT dishes: Seafood Pasta and Pizza.