Recognition
April 2010 – Georgia Straight Golden Plate Awards
Silver, Best Japanese
March 2010 – Westender BEST OF THE CITY Reader’s Choice
Bronze, Best Japanese
October 2009 – Westender ON THE PLATE: 50 Favourite Things to Eat & Drink in Vancouver
“Hapa’s marinated mackerel and being able to watch your server blowtorch it tableside.”
February 2009 – Westender BEST OF THE CITY: Dining Out
Gold, Best Japanese
Urban Diner Awards – February 2008
Best Japanese
May 2007 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards
Bronze, Best Casual Japanese
April 2006 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards
Gold, Best Casual Japanese
March 2006 The Georgia Straight
Golden Plates, Readers’ Choice, Best Japanese (4th)
February 2006 Westender
Silver, Readers’ Choice Awards, Best Japanese
April 2005 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards
Gold, Best Casual Japanese
April 2005 Vancouver Sun
Best Izakaya
January 2005 National Post
#2 of Five Best Canadian Destinations for Small-Plates Dining
April 2004 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards
Editors’ Choice Award
Bronze, Best Japanese
Premier Crew Award (Vancouver’s Best Service) – Kana Yanagawa
April 2004 Vancouver Sun
Best Robson Street, Budget
Best Contemporary Japanese
Best New Hip
Nov 2003 En Route Magazine
Listed among Best New Restaurants in Canada
