
Uchu Cevicheria & Raw Bar
Chinatown, Vancouver
Restaurant in Vancouver, Canada
The Read
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book Uchu Cevicheria & Raw Bar for a seafood-led Vancouver dinner with a clear coastal Peruvian point of view. The smart move is to treat the first visit as a ceviche and raw bar meal, then return for larger seafood plates like Torre del Mar, Jalea Mixta, or Arroz con Mariscos.
About Uchu Cevicheria & Raw Bar
In Vancouver, Uchu Cevicheria & Raw Bar works if the goal is seafood with a specific point of view rather than a broad Latin American meal. The draw is a Chinese-Peruvian cevicheria lens, with ceviche as the anchor and a smart-casual dress code suited to a meal that feels considered without requiring formal dress.
The strongest way to approach the restaurant is through its seafood signatures. Clasico ceviche, Mixto ceviche, Scallop & Prawn ceviche, Albacore Tuna ceviche give the clearest read on whether the restaurant’s seafood-first identity is what you came for. If the table wants to move wider, Torre del Mar, Jalea Mixta, Arroz con Mariscos are the other named dishes to know. For diners who like to understand a restaurant’s range, that approach is more useful than treating the meal as a generic seafood outing.
Book for ceviche first, then consider the larger seafood plates
The appeal is direct: seafood-centered dishes and Chinese-Peruvian cevicheria specificity. This is not the pick for someone who wants a steakhouse-style occasion or a broad international meal. It is better for a diner who wants ceviche, seafood, a focused point of view.
The clearest planning details are straightforward. Uchu Cevicheria & Raw Bar is a Chinese-Peruvian cevicheria in Vancouver, with a $70 per person price point and a smart-casual dress code. That makes it easier to place: a seafood-led meal rather than a catch-all outing.
The room suits a smart-casual meal, not every occasion
Because the dress code is smart casual, Uchu Cevicheria & Raw Bar is best framed as a polished but not formal Vancouver meal. It should make sense for diners who want a seafood-focused order without positioning the occasion as fine dining. If the priority is a broad menu or a non-seafood occasion, another Vancouver dining room may be a better fit.
Planning should stay simple: expect a $70 per person meal, dress smart casual, build the order around ceviche and the named seafood dishes. Beyond that, details such as seating layout, reservation difficulty, hours, service format should be confirmed directly with the restaurant before you go.
For planning beyond this meal, use our full Vancouver restaurants guide to cross-check other options, or pair the visit with our full Vancouver bars guide if the plan needs a second stop. Visitors building a longer trip can also use our full Vancouver hotels guide and our full Vancouver experiences guide to keep the rest of the itinerary close to the same standard.
Planning details
- Location
- 158 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T3, Canada
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- uchurestaurant.ca
- Phone
- +1 778-826-1158
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, intimate room with a central raw bar and open kitchen, high ceilings, artisan junco‑reed installations and a casual‑elegant, energetic feel rooted in coastal Peruvian seafood culture.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
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Location
158 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T3, Canada · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Uchu Cevicheria & Raw Bar good for a special occasion?
Yes, if the occasion is a seafood-focused meal and you want a smart-casual dress code. At about $70 per person in Vancouver, Uchu Cevicheria & Raw Bar works best for diners specifically interested in Chinese-Peruvian cevicheria cooking.
Is Uchu Cevicheria & Raw Bar worth the price?
Yes, if you want Chinese-Peruvian seafood and cevicheria-style dishes rather than a broad menu. At $70 per person, the value depends on how much you care about ceviche, seafood, the restaurant’s specific point of view.
Can I eat at the bar at Uchu Cevicheria & Raw Bar?
Confirm seating options directly with the restaurant before you go. The details support a seafood-focused Chinese-Peruvian cevicheria in Vancouver, but specific seating arrangements are not confirmed here.
Does Uchu Cevicheria & Raw Bar handle dietary restrictions?
Confirm dietary needs directly with the restaurant before booking. The menu highlights include several seafood dishes, including Clasico ceviche, Mixto ceviche, Scallop & Prawn ceviche, Albacore Tuna ceviche, Torre del Mar, Jalea Mixta, Arroz con Mariscos.
What are alternatives to Uchu Cevicheria & Raw Bar in Vancouver?
Choose another Vancouver spot if you want a different format or a less seafood-focused meal. For diners who specifically want a Chinese-Peruvian cevicheria, Uchu Cevicheria & Raw Bar is the direct pick.
How far ahead should I book Uchu Cevicheria & Raw Bar?
Check directly with the restaurant for current booking availability. The planning details are that Uchu Cevicheria & Raw Bar is in Vancouver, costs about $70 per person, has a smart-casual dress code.















