We love a good omakase and Sushi Mahana, newly opened at the beginning of this year (2023), definitely delivered. The entrance was like stepping into a separate environment - from street, to tranquility. If you arrive early, there is a lounging area where you can enjoy some pre-meal cocktails or drinks and settle down from the hustle and bustle of the day. The omakase is separated into five segments consisting of nigiris and seafood and vegetable dishes. We loved how each segment was accentuated with a hot dish to bring some variety. The chefs did an amazing job and we were very happy with our meal. Throughout the meal, we kept fumbling with our utensils and dropping them (maybe too many of those yummy cocktails) but everyone was super kind and we felt so at ease. I won't spoil it further! You have to try this for yourself. read more

I visited Mahana with foodie friend. We had their Omakase course. Since I was driving, I started with Shiso cocktail It had strong shiso flavor with nice sweetness. Nice to start.. Omakase course menu: First Course - Awase Dashi - Strong flavori. Nice to start, Second course - Crab, corn Chawanmushi - Corn was very sweet and crispy, Crab was also sweet. Custard itself had subtle sweetness and texture was very soft with a definite dashi flavor. Great item. Third Course BC Wild Salmon Crudo with Japanese Nashi pear, Shio-Koji Dressing and Shiso oil. - Dressing stood out. Salmon and daikon paired with dressing so well, this was one of the best item. Fourth course - Shioae with Parsiｍmon - Shiroae(mashed tofu) was paired with sweet parsimmon so well, Unique item. Fifth course - Seasonal Nigiris - Madai(sea bream), Aji(hourse mackal), Gindara (sablefish)deep fried temaki(handroll) and hirame(flounder) and Chutoro. . - All items were fresh and had a great texture. Especially, Hirame, and Aji were great. Then, staff brought Matcha cocktail. Staff did tableside performance . Whisking matcha, then, used shaker and pourd cocktail into glass. The flavor was very strong! It was really great matcha cocktail, one of the best I have ever had. Main course - Wagyu shabushabu from Ehime with seasonal vegetables. Wagyu was incredibly tender! I poured Gomadare sauce (creamy sesame sauce)over it. It paired with beef so well and really enjoyed this main course item. Dessert - Matcha panna cotta. with cherry sauce. - Again, Matcha flavor was strong and paired with bold cherry sauce so well. Very delicious dessert! Overall, we really enjoyed experience at Mahana. Highly recommend if you want to experience a great omakase course! read more

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One of the newer spots in the Greater Vancouver area for omakase and still very reasonably cost (recently increased to $159 per person). It is a small restaurant with only counter seating and they only take reservations. I believe they can fit 8 ppl at most which makes for a very intimate dining experience. They have a wide variety of foods over their 10 course menu with lots of both local and ingredients coming from Japan. I wish there was some more creativity with some of the dishes shown by the chef and more explanation of what kind of food we were eating. Overall, we had a great experience for the cost. We would recommend if celebrating a special occasion and finding priced out of some of the other omakase restaurants in Vancouver. read more

Sushi Mahana - Sushi Bars Near Me - North Vancouver, British Columbia

A Hidden Gem in North Vancouver @sushimahana - I had the chance to experience my first solo omakase and while I was a bit nervous at first, the team made me feel right at home. Their warm hospitality and attentiveness turned what could've been an intimidating experience into something truly memorable. For $250 per person, I got to enjoy an incredible 23-course omakase featuring the freshest ingredients, with a focus on collaboration with local Nova Scotia fishermen and suppliers from Japan. Every dish was thoughtfully crafted and had its own unique flair. Chef Hiroshi's techniques and presentation really shone through, making each course feel special. While I'm usually not a fan of uni, I was pleasantly surprised--there was no fishiness at all, and I actually enjoyed it! My only small critique would be that the rice was a bit drier than I prefer, but the seafood more than made up for it--it was fresh, clean, and absolutely delicious. The restaurant seats just 10 people at the bar, providing an intimate atmosphere where the team happily explains each dish. It's reservation-only. Plus, I even got to snap a pic with Chef Hiroshi--twinsies! Some standout dishes: * Ika (squid) with uni and sesame * Cherry salmon with sea grape--bursting with flavour * Spanish mackerel--so delicate * Wagyu A5--melt-in-your-mouth goodness. * Akamai (medium-fatty bluefin tuna)--so buttery. * Chutoro (tuna belly with add on caviar)--an absolute game-changer! * Ohtoro (the fattiest part of bluefin tuna)--heavenly. Overall, the meal was a solid 9/10 Definitely reccomend trying! read more

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This is the best omakase I have ever been to (including Japan) & what a hidden secret gem for the Northshore! The menu is creative and the layering of different flavours is delicate, exquisite and refined. Will continue to celebrate every occasion with Sushi Mahana - welcome Chef Kevin! It is not just a meal but an experience worth every cent and more as the service by Yuki is attentive and exceptional! Michelin star deserving in my book! The ambience was elegant and makes you feel so special! read more

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Sushi Mahana is an exceptional Omakase sushi meal both for food and service. We live in California and have traveled in Japan extensively and always come back to Sushi Mahana when we are at our North Vancouver home (where I grew up) for the innovative sushi. The presentation is also excellent, often served on beautiful ceramics from Japan. A truly unique experience. read more

One of my personal favorite omakase experiences of recent! Staff were warm, welcoming, and attentive. Restaurant was cozy, very clean and well thought out! Although the chair was annoying to move closer to the counter it's probably just a me thing. On to the meal itself, they had a lot of different items that I'd have never tried before from the paradise prawn, sable fish (absolute favorite!), and giant fish each excellent in its own right. Then we come to the stable dishes such as tuna which has been one of the best quality tuna I've had ever had to be honest. Their akami or lean blue fin tuna was on par with or exceeded the following chutoro and ohtoro which were both amazing themselves. The chef did mentioned that they aged their tuna! Other than that there were many different preparations on favorites such as the wagyu and the tamago. Definitely a recommend to try at least once! read more

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Multiple visits have revealed inconsistency in the quality and taste of what is served. The Kyushu-style sushi is interesting, but it was evident to me on the last visit that some of the underlying fish were rather basic and, in some cases, not fresh tasting. This is rather inexcusable to me at that price point. While their unique approach is interesting, sometimes the ingredients themselves seem to be a menu designed at lower cost. For example, there was no sign of crab across my visits, and the uni served was rationed so small as a garnish, yet I never experienced any dish with a typical portion size of uni where you can taste the uni itself and appreciate the flavor. Dessert somehow wasn't a highlight and came across rather lackluster. It seems like they are about 25% overpriced considering what they serve on their "premium" omakase. On the other hand, the space is beautiful, and the service is warm and usually excellent, creating a feeling of good hospitality. Occasionally, I had to ask for drink refills that did not get noticed, but even in that case, the response was prompt. They have excellent tea available that pairs nicely with the cuisine. The performance aspect of the presentation by the three chefs is also commendable and enjoyable. Sake is marked up and priced highly, making the overall meal seem more expensive than the value delivered on the last visit. Just didn't enjoy that meal, and at that level of investment, such disappointment and variation from meal to meal left a bad taste in my mouth both figuratively and literally. Not sure if or when I would return here, as there are luckily other options to choose from for this kind of cuisine. read more

I have been to many Japanese restaurants and am somewhat jaded. However Sushi Mahana was a wonderful surprise. It was one of the best restaurants that I have ever been to. To begin with, the decor was very simple yet elegant . The staff were both friendly and professional at all times. The plating was always beautiful, often using Amari. The food , of course, was the main event. They serve both local and japanese seafood. And elevated the sushi with interesting touches( black garlic, sea beans, etc). He whole service was " orchestrated " , that is to say a lot of thought was put into the sequence of dishes. The place is rather small; serving 8 customers with a staff of 5. At all times you can observe the preparation of each of the dishes. I know that the price may seem high, however I f see it was well worth it. The quality of the food was outstanding. So maybe not a place you go to every week, but one you should try to see how good a dining experience can be. read more