I went here with my family for my birthday, and it is honestly such a great restaurant. The service is really good, and our food came very quickly, and the workers were really nice and helpful. The atmosphere is great, and the food is even better. I got the lychee milk tea and it was probably the best boba I've ever had. And all the food was really delicious and filling, and I loved all the stuff I tried. read more

This lady in the picture is very disrespectful, we were waiting for the food and she is outside chatting with what looks like her friends, my dad asked her if she can give us the order cause we're in a rush she started yelling some words in her language what sounded like cursing at him, keep in mind my dad is 70 years old. We didn't even take the food or the refund we just left the place, not recommended at all. read more

Ohana-ya Japanese Restaurant - The person in the picture is who gave a bad service - Sushi Bars Near Me - Saint Albert, Alberta

Still our favourite Sushi spot in St. Albert! But beware they are closed on Tuesdays ;-) They now make bubble tea and do a great job - kiddo loved the mango green tea boba! We always love the rolls and avocado appetizer here. Their housemade ginger salad dressing continues to be my FAVE and can always be found in our fridge. Sooo good over salmon, too! I sure hope Ohana Ya is around for a long, long time to come! read more

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I ordered the tempura (13 pieces) & curry katsu don. The curry was very East Indian, and not at all what I expected. The tempura was very overpriced in my opinion. The tempura shrimp were very gritty when bit into. I checked what was gritty and it was the poop vein of the shrimp was intact. They weren't cleaned. So gross! read more

Ohana-ya Japanese Restaurant - Sushi Bars Near Me - Saint Albert, Alberta

I was greeted with a smile, service was impeccable. They were very quick and prompt, asking what I needed, etc. appreciate the service. When I saw the my bubble tea come out in a cup like this that I get to take home, I was thrilled! I really feel they go the extra mile. They're all so friendly, and the food was great. I'd love to come back and try more food. Portion size--exactly what I needed. I have to say the spicy pork ramen wasn't that spicy. On a scale 1-10 I'd rate it a 2 or 3. The decor of the restaurant definitely gives that Japanese feel, they even have a mini-mart where they sell products from Japan! read more

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Excellent menu and service, never disappointed! We've been coming here since they opened - we especially love the great selection of interesting maki. Fish is always fresh and tasty! read more

Ohana-ya Japanese Restaurant - Delicious maki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Saint Albert, Alberta

Always soooo delicious!! Our favorite sushi restaurant and we love sushi- have tried many restaurants. The quality of the fish is always first rate. They are creative in their rolls and sushi dishes. The Ohaba Ya Blossom is sublime! Service is pleasant and accommodating. Such a treat to eat here. read more

Ohana-ya Japanese Restaurant - Ohana Ya Blossom. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Saint Albert, Alberta

My friends recommended this place for their lunch special ($25 for any ramen and any roll on the menu). I like cheap, so I agreed to it. I ordered the seafood ramen, which was ok. The egg was a bit overcooked for my liking, but the noodles were decent and the broth was fine; all in all, nothing particularly memorable about it. I then had a mango roll (can't remember the exact name), which wasn't bad if you got past the roll being too mushy/ soft. The mango mayo was pretty solid. I tasted a friend's grilled eel roll and same issue: it was too soft/ mushy, but tasted fine otherwise. This isn't an authentic Japanese establishment though, it's Chinese run, hence the subpar texture of the sushi rolls. All in all, this meal was nothing special, other than it was cheap. I'd go elsewhere for my Japanese food. Free wifi available. Lots of free parking in the plaza. read more

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Some of the best quality sushi in the greater Edmonton area. I regular this place and out of the 50 or so places I have tried in the greater Edmonton region this is in my top 5 locations for overall choice and quality. The service is also very good and the staff remember you and what you like even if you only come every couple months. read more

This place is a scam. I ordered food several hours in advance of when I wanted it delivered. When the food was late I tried to contact Ohana-ya but they didn't answer the phone. Then I looked at my order history and there was a message that my order had been cancelled; no email, no text, no alert. And they kept the money I paid. This restaurant will take your money and do nothing. Order at your own risk. I have it one star because yelp wont let you give no stars. read more

This was my first time trying their sushi and I was very impressed with the size of the nigiri as they were huge. Taste and quality was pretty decent, but I thought it could be better, price point seemed slightly higher, but overall, I really enjoyed my meal. Another decent sushi place in St. Albert, and I would absolutely order from here again. read more

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Ramen. Ramen. RAMEN. You know there's going to be a new post whenever there's new ramen in town. Let's try and keep this short and sweet, if you want more details, check out my first review on Ohana-Ya Five types of ramen on the menu but they are all in the $11.00-12.00 price range. Trip #1 - Bento box A ($12.00) - beef with mixed tempura. Comes with edamami, maki, steamed rice and choice of miso soup or a salad. They forgot to bring out my buddy's miso soup but I think there was enough food for him. The bento boxes are great value here. - Pork gyoza ($7.00) - six pieces of fried pork dumplings. They were tasty but nothing out of the ordinary. If they gave more gyoza, it'd be worth it. But they don't. - Shrimp shumai ($5.00) - if you're going to go with an appetizer, try the shrimp shumai. Nice and light with a Japanese twist. Yeah, that's a dollop of mustard on top of hoisin sauce. - Shoyu ($11.00) - soya sauce based broth. Two pieces of cha sui, egg, green onions, bamboo shoots and corn. The noodles had a nice chewy bite to them and the bowl is decently sized. My broth was a bit lacklustre, especially compared to the tonkatsu. It reminded me more of Chinese herbal soups. Lacking depth and flavour, the broth tasted watered down. - Tonkatsu ($11.00) - pork bone based broth. Pboy was in l-o-v-e. The only time I've been to lunch where he wasn't chatting your ear off. Too busy diving into that bowl of creamy, flavourful pork broth. He would have swam in it if that was a possibility. This was probably the best broth out of the three. - Tan tan ($12.00) - spicy sesame minced pork. D-Bone ordered this one. He didn't realize there wasn't any cha sui in his bowl, otherwise he would have ordered some. I had a taste and you get hints of peanut in the broth. Trip #2 - Miso ($11.00) - soy bean based broth. I decided to try out their miso the second time we came for ramen. This one was much better than the shoyu I had previously but again, the broth was still lacking any real depth. I guess it's passable for Edmonton standards but meh. Overall, I think the ramen is pretty average at Ohana-Ya but hey, it's another option for all you ramen eating lovers out there. Especially if you can't make it out Saturday morning to Yuzen and are craving it for lunch! read more

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We've eaten here a few times. The last time was with our friend and his Japanese wife. She loved it, and we did too. We all had assorted sushi as well as main dishes. I had a chicken teriyaki style dish which I cannot remember what it is called. Super tender and flavourful chicken! Excellent service. Prices were on par with the quality of food but it was not a cheap dinner. The only thing I would say is that the decor was not very exciting. read more

Just curious trying their promo of $10 per Ramen on Sundays. If you crave for ramen that is not pricey go in Sunday. Taste is nothing special but not even bad. Staffs were hospitable. read more

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This used to be one of my favourite places before I discovered Japonais Bistro, which has unfortunately gone downhill as well. I only come here if I have an intense craving for sushi but don't want to drive far to go get it. The sweet tuna roll used to be so good but the last two times I've tried it, it has lacked the "sweet" flavour of the roll. The roll no longer tastes the same and is bland without it. That is a roll I will not buy again. The poseidon is really good and I also like their mango roll. If it weren't almost $20 a roll then I'd probably come by more often. I can't justify spending that much on something that isn't AMAZING. I paid $32 for 2 rolls that is just way too much hence why I come when I am desperate. The older waitress who is always there is very kind and very friendly. They take a short break in the afternoon so the restaurant is closes at 2:30 and reopens again 2 hours later. All in all, if you have extra money to spend and REALLY want sushi or happen to be in the area then you could come by here. There aren't that many sushi options in this city to begin with so this would be the better choice. read more

Holy crow, I did not expect This. Having lived in St. Albert for almost seven years, Ohana-ya was a place that I passed by a thousand times. It's only now that I decided to finally try it and I am upset that it took this long. Over the course of two separate visits, the Trophy Wife and I got to partake in the jalapeño hamachi, the ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE avocado salad, Tan Tan ramen, Mangocado roll, miso soup and the house Bento. Everything really was absolutely amazing and would order it all again. However, I was completely blown away by the avocado salad. Describing it can't even do it justice. It must be ordered and experienced to even begin to describe it. Let's put it this way... mildly spicy dressing and tempura avocado is just the beginning. The staff is very friendly and accommodating and truly work as a team to make your visit extra special. I really like the addition of a motorized sesame seed grinder for the ramen. Keep the doors open, Ohana-ya... I will be back. Soon. Very soon. read more

My boyfriend and I came here last Friday specifically to try their ramen as I heard they're now selling ramen during their weekday lunch hours. We arrived at 11:15am only to find that they don't open until 11:30. Not a problem. We darted over to Cob's Bakery a couple doors down to grab some baked goods while we waited. When we walked into the establishment, it was FREEZING!! Sooooo sooo cold with the A/C blasting. I'm thankful I had a jean jacket but still.... I couldn't get warm. I was so cold I asked for hot water as my beverage. There was another guest who arrived at the same time as us, and he actually left the restaurant to go to his car and came back with his winter jacket! Lol. Anyways, they serve a several varieties of ramen ranging from $11 - $12. Shio (salt); Shoyu (soy sauce); Miso (soybean paste); Tonkatsu (pork bone broth); and Tan Tan (spicy sesame minced pork). I opted for the Miso bowl while my boyfriend chose the Tonkatsu. The bowls arrived after several minutes piping hot. Eagerly antcipating my first bite, I found it quite disappointing.The broth was overly salty and lacked depth. There were lots of noodles - almost too much compared to the toppings received. I opted to not get the bamboo shoots or fungus added to mine (since I dislike either); and was left with a very bland looking bowl topped with green onion, bits of corn, bean sprouts, some seaweed, and ONE piece of char siu. The ONE piece of pork I received was soooo fatty that by the time I removed the layers of fat, I was left with a nickel size piece of meat *tear*. Oh well, the char siu itself also lacked any identifiable flavour. As for the Tonkatsu my boyfriend ordered, it wasn't much better. The broth lacked the umami and depth it should have and he also found the portion of noodles too much (he couldn't even finish). Overall, a disappointing ramen experience despite having high hopes! I look forward to a real good ramen place in Edmonton. read more

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Update (only on ramen): Edmonton's ramen race has begun. There's been an influx of ramen lately, from pop ups to storefronts and I could not ask for anything else for my hometown - ramen is my absolute favourite thing to eat. Hands down. Ohana Ya Japanese Restaurant in St. Albert is the latest to serve up ramen, an addition to their sushi centric menu. Unlike its competitor across the road with Saturday lunch-only ramen, Ohana Ya offers ramen during the weekdays for the lunch rush. Who would have thought that St. Albert would have a small ramen culture of their own! Five kinds of ramen are offered, $11 a bowl: shio (salt), shoyu (soy sauce), miso (soy bean paste), tonkotsu (pork bone broth), and tan tan (spicy sesame minced pork with peanuts, $12). All bowls, except for the tan tan, are served with char siu, bamboo shoots, beansprouts, sweet corn, fungus, and a boiled egg. For an additional $2, you get two extra pieces of char siu, and for an extra $1, you can have an extra side item. I assume that means another egg. Josh was my lunch date this time around, his (questionable) first time eating ramen! He ordered the tonkotsu ramen and paid extra for the char siu. The noodles aren't made in house but were wavy, good consistency, and one of the better noodles I've had in Edmonton and area. Ohana Ya at least is sourcing delicious noodles! A sip of the broth gave me a taste of creamy, rich, and salty pork bone broth. I understand that an "under-seasoned broth is a crime" (high-five to you, fellow ramen lover, if you know where that quote is from), but whoa. It was a touch harder to finish and drink the broth near the end. I ordered the miso ramen, the fermented soy bean paste a favourite style of mine. The char siu was moist and very nicely done. I hate it when I get lean char siu in ramen. The half egg was medium-hard boiled and very lightly marinated. The menu pictured different bowls, one with a perfectly cooked soft-medium boiled egg, whereas the next photo showed a hard-boiled one. I'm going to assume that the kind of egg you get is a surprise! I really enjoyed my bowl, a good portion and loaded with toppings. I appreciated the two different kinds of seaweed. I would have preferred for a slightly less salty broth to enjoy the bowl from start to finish, but otherwise it was a solid bowl of ramen for a good value. As they just started offering their ramen menu, hopefully this was just a part of the kinks that need to be ironed out. Comparing it to Yuzen's weekend ramen is a hard sell, seeing that you'll never have to choose between the two on a given day. Ramen is a labour intensive dish to make and I appreciate Ohana Ya Japanese Restaurant for serving it up daily, let alone offer five different kinds. Definitely a must visit when you're in the area or if you have a free weekday lunch. Try it out! read more

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We have had take out from this restaurant plenty of times, and the food never disappoints. Today we decided to dine in with our two little kids. The staff were so friendly and attentive! We were also pleased to see how they were so well set up for young families, having kids cutlery, plates and bowls. The food was delicious (as usual) and was served very quickly. We went on a Thursday night when certain sushi was half off! Great deal! Overall a very good experience. We plan on returning in the future for sure! read more

Ohana-Ya is a dependable Japanese restaurant. It is not the best sushi I have ever had, but it is most definitely not the worst either. I think my point here is that you know what you are going to get when you go here. It is very standard for north American style sushi and it seems to always be fresh, which is pretty important when going for sushi. Ohana-Ya is one of the better places to go for sushi in St. Albert, although there is not much for competition. I would recommend it for lunch or even a quick dinner on a week night. With that said, you would be just as well to make the drive into the city to go to a place like Kyoto, or Mikado especially if you are going for dinner or on the weekend. Full Review: http://www.holmcooked.com/2011/04/restaurant-review-ohana-ya.html read more

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Great Sashimi at Ohana-ya love it every time I eat there or take it out. Ordered off of skip the dishes as well same goodness. Rolls are so yummy as well as the sashimi salad. Keep up the great food Ohana-ya. read more

Went here with the family. Very kid friendly, they had the cutest child-chopsticks. Sashimi combo was delicious, especially the tuna and scallops. My favorite roll was one on special...I forget the name, but it had asparagus and tuna in it. read more

Ohana-ya Japanese Restaurant - Sashimi combo - the tuna melted in my mouth! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Saint Albert, Alberta

Had to update my review: Second best sushi in St Albert. The best is across the street. I'd suggest sticking to the most commonly eaten fishes (tuna, salmon, shrimp, etc) instead of being adventurous. The spicy Tuna roll is especially tasty because they use Sirracha. I would order more often except that it's pricier then I'm used to. But I'm sure it's expensive to get sushi grade fish into land locked Alberta. read more

Take your family to enjoy a great new sushi place. My entire family (parents, brother, sister, brother-in-law, and 2 nephews under age 3) enjoyed the atmosphere, the service and most importantly, the food. Even my dad, who does not try anything new, loved the tempura shrimp and yams, and even took a dive into the world of sashimi. Portions were generous and the price was excellent. If you like a lot of variety, get one of their bento entree boxes, you will not be disappointed. The staff was great and accommodated our baby carrier and a booster chair for my young nephew. Make sure you try the Flamingo roll if you like it spicy! My only suggestion is that they start accepting American Express cards. read more

Wow. What a pleasant surprise. A buddy and I were looking to grab a bite before a movie and, on his suggestion, it was decided that this would be the place to go. I've never been a sushi nut but I can tell the difference between what's good and what's mediocre and the menu here rates a 12. I really can't wait to come back again. If I could, I'd deduct half a star for the atrocious muzak. read more

Ok place Clean and family friendly regular place for Japanese with a little bit better quality read more

Came here to try a new sushi place. We had miso soup, beef tataki, baked seafood, chef choice of sashimi, butterfly roll, kamikaze roll, and seafood sensation roll. The beef tataki's ponzu sauce was spot on, with a hint of spiciness. However, there was no seaweed - I love seaweed on my tataki. And the meats are small and very thinly cut. The baked seafood came out in a bigger dish than I expected it to be. I was excited, but soon was disappointed. The seafood pieces are probably from those assorted seafood bags the u can make the seafood salad with, from tnt or superstore. There as lots, lots and lots of mayo? As the sauce. There it wasn't thick either. Very watery, and ended up using it as a topping on one of the sushi rolls. The sashimi was alright. But with the tuna, you can tell was still slightly frozen. The red tuna was defrosted and lost the texture the it usually has. The rolls were good, especially the butterfly roll. It was very light, with the tobiko and the lettuce. The Kama, kamikaze roll was basically a chop chop roll with tempura on the outside. I used the baked seafood as a topping. I liked the seafood sensation, but honestly it tasted like an upgraded dragon eyes. I'm also happy to see a sushi restaurant have a section for just gluten free meals. read more

Great place for both lunch and dinner.Fresh Sashimi, various rolls,recommand Poseidon rolls and DIY dynamite...and best customer service ever.They also serve Ramen! read more

Great little Japanese restaurant tucked into the Gateway strip mall area, easy to overlook but definitely worth a visit. We stopped in less than an hour before closing but were not treated like a nuisance and everything on the menu was still available. The menu itself is extensive and well-written, making us starvin' marvins wanting to order everything we saw! We of course over-ordered and had leftovers to take home and enjoy later. Will absolutely be returning to try out more items. read more

Great food, good prices. I eat here very frequently, and the quality is always top notch.

Just left Ohana-Ya for the first time ever going there; have heard mixed reviews from people that I work with. Good food, good portion sizes. The wait time was a little longer than I expected but other then that have no complaints! read more

My daughters and I always order from Ohana-ya when we want a special treat. We usually order assorted nigiri sushi, assorted rolls and tempura. Occasionally we eat in the restaurant, but mainly order take out. The food is always ready as promised. I don't eat sushi but my daughter, who is selective about her sushi, says it's the best she's tasted (she's been to Japan). I was disappointed to find out they are closed until the end of the month. read more

A nice little sushi place with very friendly staff. The combo I had was very hearty, it was there equivalent of a bento box ( surprisingly there are no bento box choices on the menu) and I was very satisfied with it. Also the sushi was very fresh and tasty. read more

Good food. But why no music? So quiet inside I can hear other people's conversations.

Very good place to come for sushi as the fish is very fresh. Also their hot food selection is very good. Rolls - one of the best on the menu would be the California in snow. Hot Food - Sea bass is very good, really fresh. Raw - one of the best toro in the capital region. They sometimes also carry very fresh Uni which in Edmonton is not easy to find. read more

A small, quaint restaurant, Japanese food here aims to please. It's not what I expect from a Japanese place but that is mostly due to the atmosphere. This is a modernized western cafe of a sushi place. It's warm and inviting but lacks the traditional atmosphere. Our order of the chefs platter for 2 was quick to prepare and eye appealing, however when you dive into your food, it often falls apart. A sign of a rushed chef. Still worth a night out for a decent price (when comparing sushi). read more

Super fresh sushi, friendly and laid back atmosphere. Absolutely worth the trip to St Albert. Can't wait to go back!

Some of my coworkers and I go here every now and again; tempura is great, no issues with the sushi, salads taste good as well (which is nice as most restaurants have bland salad). I haven't tried any of the soup-based dishes myself, but other coworkers said they were fantastic. Staff is always friendly and accommodating. read more

Very impressed with this restaurant. Lots of sushi options for gluten and dairy fee and they even have gluten free soy sauce! A great place for lunch and they have good customer service. read more

I love this place! Great service and the food is awesome. My husband and I love the tsukiji roll, crunchy and salmon mango to named some of them! The rolls are fresh and delicious. You should give a try to this place if you're looking for a sushi place. read more