With sushi being almost as prevalent as Starbucks, we've scouted the landscape for the best go-to Japanese food. It's fresh, it's delicious, it's definitely satisfying—check one of these spots out.

• Toshi Sushi

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  If you've been to Toshi, you know there will likely be a wait, but you also know it's well worth it. Toshi's menu is deliciously fresh. Not only that, but they make an amazing baked eggplant.

• Octopus' Garden

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  One of the best places in Vancouver for affordable authentic omakase dining. Octopus Garden makes its mark with its imaginatively inspired rolls—try the Yellow Submarine or the Dragon Roll.

• Kishimoto Japanese Kitchen

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  If you want romantic ambiance to go along with great food, go to Kishimoto. Their decoratively beautiful dishes are as delicious as they look. Give their oshi a try!

• Miku

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  Miku's authentic yet contemporary styled menu is recognized for its aburi sushi, but their desserts are to die for as well (thanks to their in-house pastry team).

• The Eatery

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  Spice up your sushi regime and try some extraordinarily innovative sushi rolls. From the Miss Piggy Roll to the S&M Roll, you'll be sure to find great taste in these fun plates.

• Guu With Garlic

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  It's all about the garlic touch at this Guu location. Enjoy the Japanese tapas (izakaya) full of tasty—albiet sometimes smaller— dishes (their Grilled Saba Mackerel is a must).

• Ajisai Sushi Bar

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  The bar may be small, but Ajisai's food is impressive. The lack of a hot kitchen promotes creativity in a greater variety of dishes, like cornflakes in their Dynamite Rolls for example.