Kyabia Japanese Restaurant - Richmond, British Columbia

Kyabia Japanese Restaurant Location: Union Square Shopping Centre, 8300 Capstan Way, Unit 1028, Richmond, BC V6X 4B7 Appetizers Real Crab Cheese Spring Roll The Real Crab Cheese Spring Roll is a fried spring roll filled with cheese and crab, accompanied by two distinct dipping sauces. The dish is competently executed, though it fails to leave a ... lasting impression. The flavors are mild and could benefit from a touch of salt and pepper to elevate the taste. Rating: 6 out of 10 Beef Sashimi The Beef Sashimi is a standard offering that doesn’t bring anything unique to the table. The beef is tender, but the dish lacks the finesse and flavor that would make it memorable. Additionally, the wasabi served alongside was terrible, detracting further from the dish. Rating: 6 out of 10 Cheese Shrimp Balls These deep-fried shrimp balls offer a crunchy exterior, but the overall flavor is quite bland. The dish could use more seasoning to enhance its appeal. As it stands, it’s not something I would order again. Rating: 5 out of 10 Torikawa As a fan of skewered foods, I found the torikawa (chicken skin) to be one of the highlights. The chicken skin is perfectly crispy and delivers a satisfying crunch. It’s a well-executed dish that I would recommend to skewer enthusiasts. Rating: 7 out of 10 Salmon Toro and Hotate Sashimi The presentation of the Salmon Toro and Hotate Sashimi is commendable, showcasing the freshness of the ingredients. While the salmon toro is good, the hotate sashimi stands out more in terms of taste and texture. Overall, this sashimi platter is quite enjoyable. However, the terrible quality of the wasabi served alongside was disappointing and detracted from the overall experience. Rating: 7 out of 10 Mango California Roll The Mango California Roll is a visually appealing dish but falls short on flavor, resulting in a rather forgettable experience. Rating: 5 out of 10 Oyster Motoyaki The Oyster Motoyaki is served in a decent portion size, but the flavor is underwhelming. A pinch of salt could improve the taste, but even with that, it remains an average dish compared to other versions I’ve tried. Rating: 6 out of 10 Sukiyaki Beef Nabe The Sukiyaki Beef Nabe is the standout dish of the evening. It features thin slices of beef, mushrooms, vegetables, tofu, and thin noodles in a well-seasoned broth. While I prefer a slightly sweeter broth, the overall balance of flavors and the generous portion size make this dish a winner. Rating: 7 out of 10 Ambiance The ambiance of the restaurant is decent but unremarkable. It offers a comfortable dining environment but lacks any distinctive features that would set it apart from other restaurants in the area. Service Rating: 2 out of 10 The service was notably poor. The waiter did not inquire about our satisfaction with the food and displayed a lack of professionalism by spilling water on the floor without acknowledging it. Additionally, the waiter’s noticeable smell of cigarettes was off-putting and detracted from the dining experience. Price Rating: 3 out of 5 The pricing is somewhat high given the average quality of the dishes. While the portions are reasonable, the overall value for money is lacking. Verdict Overall, Kyabia Japanese Restaurant is an average dining option with significant room for improvement, particularly in service. The food ranges from decent to forgettable, with only a few dishes standing out. The terrible quality of the wasabi further detracts from the dining experience. Given the competitive landscape of Japanese cuisine in the area, there are likely better alternatives available. Read more

Sashimi was fresh and presented well. The Kimchi Beef Nabe was excellent. The servers were attentive and polite.

Great place to go with friends or business meetings. The sashimi is so fresh! I tried the deluxe tower and was not disappointed at all. So good and the presentation is so nice!

I was a little bit disappointed because it was not as good as I expected. Food is above average but no surprise. Service is fine but can be better. Parking is crazy and good is not cheap. Well, nothing is cheap these days, but I guess for this price, either with ... better service or better food, then I will revisit. Not even a free dessert when we spend over 500 bucks. Maybe, one visit is enough. Read more

Very nice service and good vibe. Sashimi is fresh and tempura is crispy. Good restaurant for friends gathering.