Guu Original Thurlow

Review summary

1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Vancouver1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Good food , have to reserve seat a bit earlier Incase
   

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   kailiang VIP

   Vancouver3 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on February 24, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Not as good as previous years, drop in food quality and creativity
   

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   Amy

   Vancouver1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Amazing staff with carefully crafted food for its presentation and taste.
   

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   Darryl

   Vancouver1 review

   3.0

   Dined on February 17, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   I'm a big fan of Guu and have been for over a decade. Guu Thurlow is usually a pretty safe bet (if you can find space). This time, however, three of the items wanted to order off the specials menu were sold out (octopus carpaccio, jellyfish on tofu, and steamed mussels). As well, the sashimi we ordered was not quite up to Guu's usual standards as far as freshness and quality - every piece just tasted a little more fishy than we were expecting. The Yellowtail Carpaccio was also just OK. Combined with recent price increases, we're beginning to reconsider Guu as our Izakaya of choice. We'll still go back as we're hoping this experience was one-off, but are beginning to get concerned.
   

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   Maricel

   Seattle10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on December 31, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our go to spot when visiting Vancouver. The food and service are always great. They never miss the mark. Will be back again.
   

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   Stephen

   Toronto3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on December 31, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The house special Kimchi fried rice is not to be missed! Energetic staff, great food and fair prices make this Guu a fun dine-out.
   

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   Howard

   Vancouver2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on December 24, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great value for excellent Japanese cuisine. Service was prompt and attentive, and they worked to accommodate our 10 person group!
   

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   Natalie

   Vancouver9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on December 18, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We come here frequently to celebrate all our big things in life (Birthdays, anniversaries, etc.) We love this place because the service is always amazing, staff are incredible, food is always 10/10, and the vibe is always incredible. We love Guu.
   

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   Nina

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on December 6, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Small, cozy, neighborhood spot with great food and fun staff.
   

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    Joan VIP

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    It’s a really fun experience at Guu on Thurlow. The staff are so welcoming and the food is fabulous.
    

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