Might be the only Asian grocery store in town but they carry good selection. This is a find for us…read moresince we tried to cook at our rental accommodation. Place is small but clean. Owner is also nice and friendly.

Insanely good ramen!!! Cute little local Restaurant on…read moresecond floor! Right - tonkatsu Left = aarashi signature dish! They both had crunch garlic and it was life changing

Big yikes. I really don't like to leave negative reviews but I felt SO let down after seeing the…read morerating and the line (which we avoided and came back at a less busier time). For starters, a fan fell off the wall and hit a customers head. The staff did nothing about it. Okay, wasn't my experience but I'd feel unsafe sitting near those things. The ramen itself was underwhelming as far as flavor goes. Maybe I'm spoiled getting ramen around Convoy in San Diego. The broth was just okay, the pork was just okay, the noodle were just okay. Nothing really stood out. The pork gyoza did have a nice crisp to it, and was probably my favor part of the meal. Personally, I would not go back, and I would not recommend it. A few other spots in the area offer ramen, so I'd try my luck there.

Kind and accommodating service, and delicious onigiri! We accidentally placed two orders through…read morethe website because the confirmation email took a little while to come through. The staff kindly canceled one for us, but it caused some confusion in the system and our order ended up coming with only 4 of the 7 items. They handled the situation incredibly well, quickly giving us a full discount and being very accommodating and easy to communicate with throughout. We tried the scallop, tuna mayo, miso-maple, and zuke, and all of the rice balls were so yummy with generous fillings. Our favorite was definitely the miso-maple! Would absolutely recommend Yama Onigiri and look forward to trying more flavors next time.

One of my favorite spot when I visited Banff. I was happy that there was a place that served good…read morematcha. I was surprised that they had a bottle of matcha concentrate. I assume that how popular they are & their spot being kinda small that they might have to from time to time to save some time with order. When it gets busy it might take a while for you get your order since they make the onigiri fresh. If you order takeout, you have to wait either in the same waiting room in the front of the store (the space is very small) or outside. There is some seating in the place, but they're sometimes easily taken since the space is so small. I tried their strawberry & peach foam matcha. The matcha wasn't overly sweet & you can still taste the matcha in both. My favorite was the peach foam matcha. For the onigiri I tried their hokkaido onigiri & miso maple onigi-razu. The hokkaido onigiri was pretty much shredded scallop & seasoned with soy sauce maybe. The miso maple onigi-razu was my favorite. It was creamy & savory. The poke tuna chunks were big, fresh, & marinated very well. Also, try to eat your onigiri ASAP because the seaweed does get soggy.

We came to Hello Sunshine (as a group of 8) after a long day of hiking and driving and had the best…read moredinner of our trip! Our server, Rob, was incredibly attentive and friendly--plus he gave some great menu recommendations. The decor was beautiful, and we were seated in a circle around a fireplace. Alberta Beef Tataki, 5/5 -- Not a huge portion but we savored every bite. This was incredible. Maui Wowie Roll, 4/5 -- So delicious, but could've used more ahi tuna King Salmon Sashimi, 5/5 -- No notes, this was amazing Spicy King Salmon Press, 4/5 -- Loved the red miso flavor. Would've liked more salmon on top of the rice. Smoky Ginger Margarita, 4/5 -- Great tartness and not overly smoky. Great drink! If I'm ever back in Banff, there's no question we would return to Hello Sunshine!

At the busy end of touristy Banff, you can find Hello Sunshine next to Ludos. The vibe is amazing…read morewith circular fireplace seating, table, bar seating and even private karaoke rooms complete with dining tables!! Yellowtail (2 x $14) Pricey yes, but impressive. Good sized cuts. Lobster Fried rice Small portion - however rich with flavor. Needs more lobster. Maui Wowie Roll Glazed with a nice green sauce. Above average. Black garlic Broccolini Sounds better than it is. I thought the stalks were undercooked and too crunchy. The garlic toppings are amazing but I've had better overall. This was a tough one to place between 3-4 stars but im rounding up because of the extremely cool vibe. That's all.

This was my favorite food joint in Banff! They have the most amazing cocktails. We ordered the food…read moreand it's family style - we felt like we were being hosted by a friend - each cocktail more unique than the other and each dish had its own twist. The place is small inside and there is outdoor seating also available. The servers so friendly and gave us great suggestions! The owners also own Shoku and we landed up going there to try their cocktails and food. This place will not disappoint you!

This food was delicious! There were multiple vegan options that were bursting in flavor and…read morefilling! We got the mushroom risotto (so unique), the vegetarian bao bun, and the vegetarian lettuce wraps (make sure to ask for vegan so they can sub the non-vegan sauce). The only con was that the restaurant itself was small and can only take a few parties at a time. We got lucky and took the 6 remaining seats at the bar, but be prepared to wait if you're a bigger party. That said, the staff and bartender were very nice and service time was fairly normal. Would recommend!

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).

Jugemu is easy to miss if you're not looking for it. It's tucked into a strip mall in downtown…read moreBanff with no apparent signage outside, but it ended up being such a great find! The restaurant is small, with a few bar seats and some tables. There was only one server working when we went, and the place stayed busy the whole time. She was clearly doing a lot but still managed everything really well, even quickly pushing tables together when larger families came in. We ordered rice bowls and I got the karaage chicken bowl. The chicken was fresh, super crispy, and the portion was really filling. Everything is made to order, so the food does take a little while, especially with just one server, but it was 100% worth the wait. If you're in Banff and want Japanese food, this spot is definitely worth checking out--just come with a bit of patience.

Truly a hidden little gem. The octopus and spinach appetizers are amazing. Ramen and chicken rice…read morebowl were delicious and filling. I would visit again!

*Late review* Came here at the ending of last year…read more Walking around the Banff town and heard good things about this place on social media and we saw the line was long outside so maybe there was some hype? The inside is very small and everyone sits around the conveyor belt. It is first come first serve so plan ahead if you wanna beat the lunch/dinner rushes. We went around 1:30 and it took us maybe ~40 minutes to get seated for a party of six (we didn't want to be separated). There is a sushi chef in the middle who makes the sushi right in front of you which is pretty entertaining. As for ordering, you can either ask the chef or your server. They are always putting different things on the conveyor belt so there is always an assortment of sushi to try. We weren't a fan of the sashimi but we did order a lot of the rolls. Their spicy ahi is different from what we're used to - it's just plain ahi with a drop of sriracha on top. Our favorite roll was probably the deep fried shrimp roll and California roll. You can't go wrong with that. We ordered the seaweed salad and potato croquette a couple of times. Price wise it's pretty expensive for the amount and quality that you get. All the food on the menu ranges from about $4.95-$7.95. IMO you're paying for the experience - sushi chef in front of you, conveyor belt, plates on a sushi train. There is one server for the restaurant because the seating area is so small, but the staff in general is pleasant. It's OK but hits the spot if you want a little sushi fix.

Ok, so I was a bit apprehensive about this place because of it being "revolving sushi"; however, I…read morewas pleasantly surprised! You won't find an extensive menu with lots of fancy rolls, but you can get some delicious salmon, yellowtail, or tuna. They also make shrimp tempura rolls, California rolls, and desserts. My favorite was the atomic mayo tuna, so good! My husband enjoyed the scallop. The staff here is so friendly. It's a tiny spot, so depending on when you go you might have to wait. If you are craving sushi this a great place to grab a quick bite!

The food was delicious and the staff were very friendly. Our server was Nagi and she was amazing…read more The atmosphere was peaceful inside. Totally would go there again! Probably my favorite place to eat in Banff.

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.

Very cute small restaurant with flavorful broth. The tan tan ramen is for you if you like peanut…read morewith a bit of spice. Noodles were perfectly made with a bit of a chew. Service was quick and friendly. We always come visit when we are in town

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.