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Vancouver's Sushi Masuda Earns Michelin Star and Young Chef Award

Chef Yoji Masuda's intimate sushi counter gains recognition in Michelin Guide Vancouver 2024.

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Sushi Masuda’s Yoji Masuda was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada, and moved to Japan to work before returning to open his eponymous sushi restaurant. Photo: Sushi Masuda
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Overview

  • Sushi Masuda is the only new Vancouver restaurant to receive a Michelin star in the 2024 guide.
  • Chef Yoji Masuda, who trained in Tokyo, also received the Michelin Young Chef Award.
  • The restaurant, with just five seats, is praised for its meticulous omakase sushi course.
  • Vancouver now hosts 10 one-star Michelin restaurants, but none with two or three stars.
  • Michelin plans to expand its Canadian coverage to include Quebec next year.