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Popular first-of-its-kind Vancouver sushi spot closing but it’s not the end

A Vancouver sushi spot located in the West End that has gained quite a following has made public it is closing, but it isn’t the end of its story. Sushi Aboard brought a fun bullet train/conveyor belt idea, referred to as “ Kaitenzushi ” in Japanese, to the saturated Vancouver sushi scene in 2020.

By Dining Desk27 Aug 2026Canada2 min read
Popular first-of-its-kind Vancouver sushi spot closing but it’s not the end
“Make sure to keep following our page for progress updates, location reveals, and reopening details,”

Located at 1047 Denman St., Sushi Aboard is closing that location on Sept. 7, but according to a recent Instagram post, the team is “hard at work” prepping a new location for its operations. Whether you’re a neighborhood regular or traveled across the city to dine with us, your support has meant the absolute world to us!” The kid-friendly spot had a lot of fun marketing the establishment on social media.

Google reviews for the restaurant are very positive, particularly from parents who say their kids loved it. “My daughter was absolutely delighted. Kept watching for the next train to come by,” one review states. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sushi Aboard (@sushiaboard) Vancouver used to have another conveyor belt sushi spot that some residents might remember.

Tsunami Sushi was located on Robson Street and closed back around the late 2000s as the building was being redeveloped. With files from Daryn Wright You might in addition like: Sushi Aboard: Vancouver restaurant serves sushi "Kaitenzushi" style Vancouver's first plant-based pressed sushi restaurant makes public closure Metro Vancouver bar located inside doughnut shop makes public closure

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  • Who: Sushi Aboard · Vancouver · West End
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