Guu Original Thurlow

Guu Original Thurlow reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Julia

   Vancouver3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Have emailed Direct review to restaurant. Food was great.
   

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   Madi

   Vancouver1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 16, 2025

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

   Love this place! Food is outstanding, service is friendly and helpful. Great atmosphere. Definitely an authentic cultural experience.
   

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   Shauna VIP

   Vancouver35 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 4, 2025

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

   Fantastic service and delicious food! The kimchi rice is so good, full of flavour and just the right amount of spice. I reserved a window spot and we got sat at the bar by a big party that was really loud. But the excellent service and food made up for it.
   

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   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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