Delicious Bao Buns. Did not have a chance to try all other delicious looking foods but must say…read morepresentation looked amazing. Went somewhere else for Bao Buns because they had more reviews and wished I had not. Next time we will eat out entire meal here! Atmosphere great with some outdoor seating.

Came here for dinner due to unique menu selection (love at first 'sight' of the menu')…read more Nice ambience. Busy place. We got table right away. They came 3x and we were not ready to order. By the time we were ready, it took a while to find someone to take our order. The most wanted item is sold out, a fact that they told us upon ordering. Will be appreciated if we know ahead of time so we have more time to consider 'back up item'. There was a table beside us (came after us) who also discussed about ordering same sold-out items, and I was very tempted to tell them that it's sold out. But I figure it's not my place to say because the restaurant must have its own reason for NOT telling this upfront!!?????!! Ordered pork belly skewer , shiitake skewer, shrimp in spicy peanut sauce, and aburi salmon handroll, miso creme brulee. Best items are the shrimp with spicy peanut sauce, and miso creme brulee. Just wow!! For the rest: -If u have eaten shiitake before (at home for example) , u know nothing can go wrong with shiitake as it's already flavorful in its own (safe choice). -Pork belly has good flavor but kinda too fatty (it is a totally different style from the one I usually eat at other places). -Aburi salmon handroll doesnt taste like aburi at all. Just normal handroll basically. Nth special. It was my friend's birthday, we asked if they hv noodle (considering we were farrr from home) and they said it's only available during lunch (which is understandable), but then nth else was done to help celebrate this moment when they hear this fact (simple smile or simple 'happy birthday' could be a gift in its own). Overall, food-wise, we agree on best item and that this place is kinda meh (in terms of food selection and feels like very few 'flavor-worthed' ones).

Stopped by Hello Sunshine Banff and had a really great experience. The sushi was fresh, flavorful,…read moreand beautifully presented. One roll had perfectly grilled pieces on top with avocado that added a nice smoky flavor, while the other had a great crunchy texture that balanced everything out really well. I also ordered what I believe was a matcha drink, and it paired perfectly with the meal. It was smooth, refreshing, and a nice contrast to the richness of the sushi. Everything tasted high quality and thoughtfully prepared. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and the whole place had a great vibe. Definitely a spot worth checking out if you're in Banff and craving good sushi and a solid matcha drink. Service was great. But a little slow

I got the Maui Wauwi roll and the miso glazed beef ribs. The food came out pretty quick…read more The sushi roll was OK, but I wasn't expecting much. The beef ribs were a lot bigger than I expected. It came with 3 rib bones which each had a lot of meat. The sauce is pretty sweet and can get overpowering if you dip too much into the meat. Food overall was alright. The ambience is pretty nice.

I came here for dinner after a long day of hiking on a Sunday and just wanted a comforting meal…read more The place is a bit small but the wait wasn't long. We ordered the miso ramen, the katsudon, and the katsu curry. The portions were large and everything tasted great. The katsu curry was probably the best dish since it actually had a spicy kick and not sweet like other Japanese curries I've had in the past. The staff were very friendly and helpful. It was pretty authentic and I wanted to come back but it was closed for the next 2 days (Monday and Tuesday) so you should check their hours on the door just in case.

Was craving some Japanese food while in Banff and this place was close to our hotel. Other reviews…read moretouted the fast service and it's true! We wanted something fast to take back to our room and they had my phoned in order ready in 10 minutes. Got the katsu curry, chicken teriyaki bowl, and edamame. The katsu curry was very flavorful and the pork was not fatty. The chicken teriyaki was tender and not drowned in their mildly sweet teriyaki sauce. The edamame was cooked to order and still warm when we opened it in our room. This place is staffed by real Japanese folks so you know the food is legit..... and very affordable!

Here for a conference and just needed a break from the crowd. Still not used to it since Covid…read more Taking a leisure stroll on Banff ave and saw a sign so decided to give it a try. Ordered salmon sashimi, spicy tuna hand roll, shrimp and asparagus tempura. I'm not really ordering anything fancy so it's going to be all about freshness. It is Banff after all - nowhere any body of salt water...... It's just me and a friend so we sat at the sushi bar and watch all the action. They were very busy with takeout order (7:30pm Sunday) so took about 10 min for my food to come. All good. Sashimi - anytime the sashimi comes as thin slices it already score high for me = good knife skills and fresh ingredients. And it was yummy. Tip: ask for low sodium soy sauce. The tempura was only ok - the batter not as fluffy as I would like. So average. Goal of a simple dinner when one need a break from the bison, elk, caribou and beef.....check.

Out of desperation and convenience, we decided to grab 2 chirashi bowls for dinner. I would say the…read morequality of the fish was fine but there really wasn't any care or detail in the presentation. I'm paying almost $30 and Banff is a competitive place. I wasn't all that impressed and think there is better. 2.5 rounding up to 3.

I ordered the matcha ice cream in a cup. This soft serve was cold and very satisfying for cooling…read moredown from the hot summer heat. Also, very nice air conditioner blasting inside. I like that there was a self serve water station. There were lots of seating inside and the place was clean.

I ordered a large taro slush with no pudding and no added sweetness. The price was reasonable for…read morethe size and amount they give, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, my order was forgotten, and one of the employees had to come over and double-check our receipt before making it. It also wasn't busy when we visited, so that was a bit disappointing. As for the drink, the taro flavor was just okay. It was very icy with noticeable chunks, and it didn't seem to be blended very well.

Let's face it, Banff is an expensive resort town in the summer - if you're looking for a large meal…read morebe prepared to pay a lot of money. Or if your willing visit the mall, there is a downstairs food court that has several vendors - one of which is Edo Japan. I've had the bento box which to be honest with you was not very good - however their beef and noodle bowel was excellent. It was a good amount of food and very reasonably priced - considering how expensive restaurants can be in Banff. If you are returning back from a long hike or camping trip and you are starving, don't want to pay an exorbitant price, and don't want to wait for food - then this is something you can consider.

Located on the first floor of the food court in the Cascade Shops, I stopped by around 2 PM for a…read morequick bite. I originally wanted to order the poke bowl, but they told me they no longer sell it, even though it's still listed on the menu. I then tried ordering the 8-piece Cali Crunch Roll, but they only had a limited selection of rolls left, so I ended up getting the 4-piece California Roll instead. Unfortunately, the California Roll had barely any filling, which was disappointing. It was still edible, but nothing memorable, and not the best sushi I've had.