UCHU Cevicheria & Raw Bar is a modern seafood destination in Vancouver's historic Chinatown, led by Chef/Owner Ricardo Valverde, serving coastal Peruvian ceviches, tiraditos, and raw bar classics alongside an expressive cocktail and wine program.
Here are answers to the questions we hear most often — we look forward to having you in for dinner.
Your Questions, Answered
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We are open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, 5:00pm to 10:00pm. We are closed Sunday and Monday.
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UCHU is located at 158 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T3, in historic Chinatown, half a block west of Main Street.
Street parking is available in the surrounding blocks, though it can be competitive on busy evenings. For a guaranteed spot, Easy Park Lot 7 is one block south at the corner of Keefer and Columbia.
We also recommend giving yourself extra time, or using public transit (a short walk from Stadium–Chinatown Station) or a rideshare service for a more relaxed arrival.
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We accept online reservations through OpenTable for parties of up to six guests.
Due to limited availability, we ask guests to keep to the following dining times: tables of two, two hours; tables of three to six, two hours and thirty minutes. For a more leisurely evening, we recommend booking after 7:00pm.
An automatic 20% gratuity is applied to parties of six.
Walk-ins are welcome when space allows.
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For parties of seven or more, Chef Ricardo curates a Tasting Menu experience showcasing the best of coastal Peruvian cuisine. Please email eat@uchurestaurant.ca to arrange group dining or a private event.
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To ensure the quality, safety, and consistency of your dining experience, we kindly ask that guests do not bring outside food or desserts, including celebration cakes, into the restaurant.
If you’re celebrating a special occasion, we’d be delighted to help make it memorable. Please let us know when making your reservation, and our team will be happy to recommend one of our in-house desserts or discuss any special arrangements that may be available.
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Please contact the restaurant directly via email (eat@uchurestaurant.ca) to discuss dietary restrictions before your visit, so that we can do our best to accommodate your request. Due to the nature of our menu, we are not always able to accommodate all requests, but will try our best. Please note that all dietary modification requests are at the discretion of the kitchen, and certain accommodations can be menu dependent.
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If you would like to cancel, change, or reschedule your reservation, please do so with at least 24 hours' notice.
Bookings can be cancelled or changed up to 24 hours prior to your confirmed booking time through OpenTable.
Any cancellations or changes within 24 hours will be subject to a $50 cancellation fee per person.
We are unable to waive this fee for illness or other circumstances.
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Young guests are always welcome at UCHU. We do not currently offer a children's menu, nor do we have high chairs or booster seats available.
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Gift cards are available for purchase online through our Gift Cards page or at the restaurant, and can be used toward dinner at UCHU.
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Phone: (778) 826-1158
Email: eat@uchurestaurant.ca