When we noticed we were staying close to the Buddha Bar we decided to make a reservation and see how it was 15 years later. Back then it was the place to go for sushi in Paris, great food, great music and ultra cool atmosphere.

Today it’s still popular but experience is very different. They’ve added a lot more tables and the service was so fast it could only be to turn the table around asap.

I ordered a good red Burgundy and had to ask for a proper glass. I know I’m picky about glassware but a tiny cheap white wine glass just didn’t cut it. I was still given an industrial wine glass.

The sushi had to be already made to come to the table so quickly.

The black cod was delicious though.

It’s hard to satisfy a Vancouverite when it comes to sushi so there is that to take into account. Still I wouldn’t recommend Buddha Bar. It’s day has passed.