Restaurants/Nightlife

Voted “Top Five Izakayas In North America” by Bon Appétit Magazine in 2011; topping “Industry and Readers Choice” 2012 awards for Best Japanese and Best Izakaya in the Georgia Straight weekly: and “Best Casual Chain, Silver” by Vancouver Magazine in 2012, Hapa Izakaya offers a winning combination of a sexy room, well-priced portions of Japanese tapas, sushi, cocktails and premium sake.

When Lea and Justin Ault introduced Hapa in 2003 they exploded the izakaya concept in Vancouver, setting the bar high for the host of contenders that followed. In 2010 Hapa was the first izakaya to join the Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise™ seafood conservation program and one of only a handful of Japanese restaurant partners in the program to date. Hapa continues to be a standout for its unique blend of food, fun and culture.

Hapa Robson is open daily from 5:30pm; Yaletown is open daily from 5pm; Kitsilano is open Monday through Sunday from 5:30pm; and Coal Harbour is open Monday through Friday from 11:30am and from 5pm on Saturdays. Hapa Toronto, at 602 College Street. is open everyday from 5:30pm till late.