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Sushi Bar Kilala

4.7 437 reviews Closed 4749 Hastings St, Burnaby, BC V5C 2K8, Canada

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Sushi Bar Kilala, nestled at 4749 Hastings St, Burnaby, is a delightful haven for sushi enthusiasts craving authenticity. Customers rave about the freshness of the sushi, especially the unagi oshi and torched salmon belly, which provide a flavorful punch that keeps patrons coming back. The expansive house roll is particularly noteworthy; its sizeable portions result in an impressive yet challenging dining experience, as noted by Liubov Bagatska. Founded and operated by a skilled Japanese couple, the restaurant takes pride in quality over quantity. While some diners express a desire for a broader fish selection, the freshness and preparation make up for this shortfall. Dishes like negitoro and dynamite rolls reflect the culinary expertise of the chef, garnering enthusiastic responses from regulars. Moreover, the ambiance of Sushi Bar Kilala is cozy and welcoming, making it perfect for casual outings. Overall, every aspect—from the exquisite sushi rice to the attentiveness of the staff—contributes to an extraordinary dining adventure. This hidden gem in Burnaby is undeniably a must-visit for anyone seeking a top-notch sushi experience.

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Amenities & More

Service options

  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Sushi Bar Kilala before visiting.

Reviews for Sushi Bar Kilala

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437 reviews
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Review highlights

Based on 437 reviews

Sushi Bar Kilala is widely praised for its fresh, high-quality sushi and authentic Japanese experience, consistently appealing to both regulars and new visitors. The restaurant is noted for generous portions and expertly prepared dishes, including popular items like unagi oshi and torched salmon belly. Diners appreciate the skill of the Japanese chef and the cozy, welcoming atmosphere maintained by the owners. While the menu may have a somewhat limited fish selection, the overall food quality and presentation remain strong. The sushi rice is often highlighted for its perfect texture and seasoning, complementing the fresh seafood. Additionally, customers frequently commend the polite and attentive service, which further enhances the dining experience. Whether dining in or ordering takeout, Sushi Bar Kilala is regarded as a hidden gem in Burnaby, delivering consistently satisfying meals in a comfortable setting.

Yongqi Yu
Jun 27, 2025

It was awesome! The sushi were fresh and delicious. Definitely come back next time strongly recommend the unagi oshi and torched salmon belly

Liubov Bagatska
Jun 11, 2025

It was delicious experience. We tried unagi batera and house roll. Their house roll is really huge. It's impossible to pick up without because it falling apart. Also tried their edamame and wacame. Food is pretty good

Michelle Yuen
May 14, 2025

One of my favorite sushi place in burnaby! Sushi is fresh, big cuts, owned by Japanese chef!! Downside is that there ain’t a lot of fish choices but is good enough.

B
Apr 05, 2025

Been awhile since we’ve been back to Sushi Bar Kilala. Great quality and still run by the same Japanese couple. Grabbed takeout on a busy Saturday. Made our own party tray; unatama (7.25), negi saba shiso (7.25), dynamite (6.25), negitoro (5.25), negihama (5.25), California (5.25), umeshiso (4.25) and kanpyo (4.00). Also ordered salmon sashimi (21.75), saba battera (15.50) and chicken udon (11.50). Sushi was fresh and satisfying. Favourites were the negitoro and unatama. Saba roll/pressed sushi were also fantastic.

D MC
Mar 18, 2025

Wow, what a hidden gem in Burnaby - Sushi Bar Kilala is a cozy, authentic Japanese restaurant. I visited recently because of all the positive reviews and got a small to-go order. I can't wait to return to Kilala! Sushi was fresh, Sushi rice had the perfect texture and seasoning and the staff were very polite. 5 stars!

Evangeline Dalaya
Mar 18, 2025

We came here for dinner on a snow day right at 4:30pm when they opened. Nobody else came in to dine with the roads being so terrible. There were some take out orders which happened while we were there so I was happy that the couple had some business. It was our first time eating here and everything we had was very fresh and tasty. The spicy salmon roll is the best I have ever had here at this restaurant! The sashimi salad was surprisingly really nice. The salad dressing and fresh greens really complimented the fresh seafood. I will definitely be eating here again.

Jayden Heo (Joon)
Mar 18, 2025

We ate here after a hike, and I got to say this sushi place is outstanding! We had Dynamite roll, Salmon nigiri, Unagi nigiri, Kilala House roll, Salmon maki and Tamago nigiri. The dynamite roll and the salmon nigiri was alright, but the unagi nigiri and Tamago nigiri were the best. Unagi nigiri melted in my mouth and the Tamago nigiri was so sweet and tasty. I would recommend unagi nigiri.

Helena Baik
Mar 12, 2025

Such a lovely hole in the wall authentic Japanese Sushi place LOVED the Saba battera and unagi roll and the Kilala combo was good value too :) The smoked salmon and creamcheese roll was a nice twist too! We couldn't try out the uni nigiri and the negitoro that we wanted because they were sold out but will definitely make another visit

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Quick info

Address
4749 Hastings St, Burnaby, BC V5C 2K8, Canada
Price range
$20–40
Category
Japanese restaurants

Opening hours

  • Monday (Today) Closed
  • Tuesday 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Wednesday 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Thursday 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Friday 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Saturday 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Sunday Closed

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