Guu Izakaya Menu Prices Canada 2026
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Guu Izakaya Menu Prices Canada 2026
Looking for the Guu Izakaya menu prices in Canada? This Guu Izakaya menu prices Canada 2026 guide covers Vancouver’s loudest izakaya chain: teishoku bento boxes from $15.00, izakaya small plates $11.80 to $33.00, donburi bowls $13.80 to $22.00, and sashimi platters up to $53.30. I pulled these numbers from Guu’s current Gastown and Robson menus so you do not have to, and every price below is in CAD before tax. If you are hunting for cheaper Japanese takeout-style options in BC, the Bento Sushi menu prices guide is worth a look, though the vibe is nothing like a Guu night out.
What Is Guu Izakaya? Vancouver’s Izakaya Pioneer
Guu calls itself the “Pioneer of Izakaya in Vancouver, Toronto”, and honestly, the claim holds up. The first room opened in 2003, back when most Canadians thought Japanese food meant California rolls and nothing else. Guu brought the real izakaya formula: loud, packed rooms, daily specials shouted by the staff, and a menu built for sharing over drinks.
You know the type of night. A table crowded with small plates, somebody ordering “one more” of something fried, the bill split four ways and nobody feeling robbed. That is the whole business model. Third-party listings put most dishes in the $15 to $25 band, and the current Guu Izakaya Vancouver menu prices below back that up. It is not a cheap-eats joint, but it is one of the fairest deals in the city for this much flavour per dollar.
One important note before the tables: prices move between Guu’s locations. Robson and Gastown do not charge the same for everything, so treat each section below as location-specific, not chain-wide. I flagged which menu each price came from.
🍱 Guu Izakaya Menu Prices at Otokomae (Gastown)
Guu Otokomae sits in Gastown at 105-375 Water Street, and this is where the teishoku game is strongest. If you want a full meal in one tray, the bento boxes here are the move: a proper protein, rice, and sides for less than most downtown lunch spots charge for a sandwich. The Guu Otokomae menu prices below are in CAD.
The current Guu Izakaya menu card: Otokomae (Gastown) and Guu with Garlic (Robson) prices in CAD.
Soft Drinks
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coca-Cola / Diet Coke / Ginger Ale / Club Soda Fountain drinks |
$3.00 |
| Guuud Ramune The marble-soda classic |
$4.50 |
Teishoku Bento Boxes
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Grilled Miso Saba Mackerel Bento My favourite here. The miso glaze does all the work. |
$15.00 |
| Deep-Fried Pork Loin Bento Box Tonkatsu-style crunch |
$15.50 |
| Chicken Nanban Bento Box Tartar sauce situation is excellent |
$17.00 |
| Grilled Salmon Bento Box Simple, well-cooked fish |
$17.00 |
| Beef Steak Bento The splurge option of the bento lineup |
$28.00 |
Izakaya Small Plates
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Cheese Tofu Sounds odd, tastes great |
$11.80 |
| Panko Brie Cheese Fried brie. Enough said. |
$13.50 |
| Chicken Karaage The benchmark order at every Guu |
$13.80 |
| Salmon With Seven Friends Salmon with seven toppings |
$15.80 |
| Mega Chicken Karaage Party-size fried chicken. Do not order solo. |
$33.00 |
Rice & Bowls
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Steamed Rice | $3.50 |
| Mushroom & Cheese Bibimbap Japanese-Korean crossover that works |
$14.80 |
| Baby Sardine Fried Rice Salty, punchy, very good with a drink |
$14.80 |
| Pork Cha-Shu Bowl | $15.50 |
| Beef Tenderloin Steak Bowl Best value in the bowl section, in my opinion |
$18.50 |
🧄 Guu with Garlic: Robson Menu Prices
The Robson Street room (1698 Robson) is the garlic one, and it is the Guu most tourists stumble into first. The menu leans heavier on sashimi and donburi than the Gastown room, and the price spread is wider: you can eat for under $15 or push past $50 per person without blinking. The Guu with Garlic menu prices below are in CAD.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Green Tea Ice Cream Dessert |
$4.60 |
| French Fries with Salt Pepper | $5.50 |
| Homemade Cheesecake Dessert |
$7.40 |
| Okonomiyaki Savoury Japanese pancake |
$11.60 |
| Tofu Salad | $12.70 |
| Grilled Mackerel | $12.70 |
| Assorted Oden Simmered comfort-food platter |
$12.70 – $13.30 |
| Chicken Karaage Same benchmark fried chicken as Gastown |
$13.80 |
| Chicken Teriyaki Don | $13.80 |
| Unagi Meshi / BBQ Beef Don | $15.20 |
| Yaki Udon Thick noodles, wok-seared |
$16.00 |
| Tuna Steak My pick for best-value fish main on Robson |
$19.60 |
| Atlantic Salmon Don / Albacore Tuna Don / 2 Kinds Salmon Don | $22.00 |
| Daily Assorted Sashimi Changes with the market |
$26.10 |
| 3 Kinds Assorted Sashimi | $34.80 |
| 5 Kinds Assorted Sashimi The full spread for serious raw-fish people |
$53.30 |
Quick honesty note: a few items in the Robson menu scrape came out garbled, so I left them out rather than guess. I could not confirm the current price for those few, so check the official menu before you go if you have your heart set on something specific.
Guu Izakaya Robson Menu Prices: Karaage, Tuna Steak and Sashimi
The dishes that define a Guu night: karaage, donburi and sashimi.
If this is your first Guu visit, here is how I would spend the money. Start with the karaage ($13.80) and the okonomiyaki ($11.60) for the table. Add a yaki udon ($16.00) to share, and finish with the green tea ice cream ($4.60). Solid plan, honestly. Two people eat very well for under $50 before drinks. Want to compare with the other big Vancouver izakaya name? Kinka Izakaya is run by the Kinka Family group, the same people behind Koya Japan, and the Koya Japan menu prices guide shows how that family’s pricing compares across brands.
🍺 Does Guu Izakaya Have Happy Hour?
Yes, at least at one location. Guu Davie on Davie Street runs a Guu Izakaya happy hour daily from 5 to 6 pm. The deals rotate, so ask the staff what is on when you walk in. I have not seen a published happy hour schedule for the other three Vancouver rooms, so treat Davie as the deal spot for now.
📍 Guu Izakaya Locations in Vancouver
Four confirmed Guu Izakaya locations in Vancouver, all pulled from the official site:
- Guu Original Thurlow – 838 Thurlow Street, Vancouver, BC
- Guu with Garlic – 1698 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC (reservations for 3-6 people; walk-ins kept available)
- Guu Davie – 1239 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC (daily happy hour 5-6 pm)
- Guu Otokomae – 105-375 Water Street, Gastown, Vancouver, BC
Practical stuff worth knowing: peak hours carry a 2-hour seating limit, so the room turns fast on Friday and Saturday nights. The brand also operates in Toronto per its official site. For official hours and the QR menus each room posts, head to guu-izakaya.com.
❓ Guu Izakaya Menu Prices Canada FAQ
What are Guu Izakaya menu prices in Canada right now?
At the Gastown Otokomae location, teishoku bento boxes run $15.00 to $28.00, izakaya small plates $11.80 to $33.00, and rice bowls $3.50 to $18.50. At the Robson location (Guu with Garlic), dishes run $4.60 to $53.30, with karaage at $13.80 and sashimi platters from $26.10. All prices are in CAD before tax, last verified October 2026.
Guu Izakaya or Kinka Izakaya: which is cheaper?
They price almost identically, which makes sense for two Vancouver izakaya institutions. Most small plates at both land between $11 and $17, and Guu’s bento boxes ($15 to $28) sit in the same band as Kinka’s set meals. Pick based on vibe and wait times, not price, and compare dishes side by side in the Kinka Izakaya menu prices guide.
Does Guu Izakaya have happy hour?
Yes. Guu Davie on Davie Street runs a daily happy hour from 5 to 6 pm. The deals rotate, so ask the staff what is on when you arrive.
Do I need a reservation at Guu Izakaya?
Guu with Garlic on Robson takes reservations for groups of 3 to 6, and they keep walk-in spots open too. During peak hours there is a 2-hour seating limit, so do not plan on camping out with one order of karaage.
What should I order at Guu with Garlic on Robson?
The karaage at $13.80 is the safe crowd-pleaser, the tuna steak at $19.60 is the best-value fish main, and the 3 kinds assorted sashimi at $34.80 feeds two as a starter. Finish with the green tea ice cream at $4.60 if you still have room.
Where are the Guu Izakaya locations in Vancouver?
Guu Izakaya has four confirmed Vancouver spots: Guu Original Thurlow (838 Thurlow Street), Guu with Garlic (1698 Robson Street), Guu Davie (1239 Davie Street), and Guu Otokomae (105-375 Water Street in Gastown). The brand also operates in Toronto.
Bottom line on Guu Izakaya menu prices: this is one of the best value-for-money Japanese nights out in BC. Bento boxes under $20, small plates mostly under $17, and a room with actual energy instead of the hushed-fine-dining thing. Prices vary a bit between the Vancouver rooms, so use the Gastown and Robson tables above for the right location, and check guu-izakaya.com before you head out since menus change without notice.
