This modern Japanese izakaya spot (owned by the folks behind Kingyo and Suika) has earned a following among local foodies thanks to its tasty selection of adventurous small plates. If you’re dining with a group, order a few different tapas-style dishes for sharing – the signature skewers are available in veggie, meat and seafood varieties. Those who like a little heat will get a kick out of the raw tako (octopus) wasabi and the kimchi-soaked tomato. Wash it all down with a glass of Rajio’s famous fruit punch (available with or without rum) served in a mini watermelon bowl.
The quirky and trendy décor at this Point Grey izakaya is complemented by remarkably unique and outstanding dishes. Rajio is best known for their top-knotch kushikatsu — battered and deep fried meat, veggies or seafood on skewers. Order several kinds and wash them down with either a hibiscus lemonade with rum or one of their craft ginger ale cocktails.