Everything was prepared efficiently and with thought. Each piece had unique flavors that mesh well together, and wow, was it amazing. Like the fresh prawn and shaved yolk combination. I've never eaten a handroll with cooked fish before. The sablefish handroll was delicious. We ordered a 3 flight sake sample and a lavender plum wine (highly recommended). The bafun uni was so fresh and delightful that we decided to add an additional uni order at the end. The place itself was clean and reminded me of the omakase experiences I've had in Japan. Parking is available in the building (free).

I reserved this restaurant for my partner’s birthday, and the quality of food and service did not disappoint. Each nigiri was made with a great care and love, and some hot foods in between were also presented very delicately. The chef was super friendly and welcoming as well. We could tell how much passion he puts into the food he provides! I told them that it was my partner’s birthday prior to our visit, and they wrote “happy birthday” on his dessert plate at the end! They even gave him a small gift (a bar of soap) and a message card with all the workers’ signatures! How sweet is that!! Overall, this place is added to our list of favourite restaurants for special occasions :) We will be back in the future for sure!

Incredibly tasty and excellent quality! The sushi pieces were beautifully presented and with well paired flavour notes and unique seasoning. Personal absolute favourites were the Tenshi No Ebi, Gindara, and Kinmedai. Huge thank you to Chef Hiroshi and his team, definitely will be coming back again! こちそさま

Sushi Mahana reimagined under chef Yuki’s leadership is a welcomed beacon for Japanese cuisine in the North Shore. What a triumph of a soft opening we have attended. The new approachable omakase menu speaks to what the clientele in the shore needs: local produce, integrity of cookery, inventiveness, interactive dining, challenging palates, and flawless service. Everything is seasonal, so expect the best of the unexpected. For our experience in June 2025, height of spot prawn season, the ling cod with spot prawn sauce stole the show. And let’s not forget the Chef Bourdain inspired Beef Bourguignon with a Japanese touch. I think what makes Sushi Mahana 2.0 special, is Chef Yuki herself. Her passion, knowledge, and integrity shine through all her creations and percolate through her staff and the every inch of the establishment. We can’t wait to go back.

Not a doubt, 5 star restaurant. Omakase in Vancouver has grown tremendously over the last few years and Sushi Mahana is definitely one of the best. First, from the host to the chef, sous chef, and the whole team make you feel very welcoming as soon as you walk in the restaurant. The interior design of the restaurant is a mixture of traditions and contemporary textures. Definitely a highlight of the restaurant. Second, waitress and host paid attention even to the tiny details. Absolutely remarkable. Last but not the least, food quality is top notch. Chef is able to take the advantage of local freshness, and balance it with traditional extravagant ingredients like blue fin tuna and Japanese sea uni. The presentation of the food is complex but elegant, vibrant but crisp. Nevertheless, a truly remarkable experience for my wife and I. A little side note: corkage of a 750ml sake is allowed at 39 / bottle. For a restaurant like this, I do not know if I am able to find a deal like this anywhere in North America.

A great omakase experience. Delicious food and top notch service. The service reminded me of a Michelin star omakase in kyoto. Food was delicious with some being a little underwhelming and lacks uniqueness. But overall a delightful meal.

Sushi MAHANA used to be one of my go-to omakase spots, and I was excited to check it out again after the recent chef change. While I truly appreciate the effort and love seeing more women stepping into roles in this traditionally male-dominated space (so inspiring!), I have to admit the experience didn’t quite hit the mark for me this time. That said, I wish them all the best and hope the new direction continues to grow and evolve. I’m just super picky when it comes to omakase My honest opinion: there's no depth, the lingcod was over cooked and tough to eat, the beef was mediocre at best and I like more traditional style omakase. The sushi rice was mushy. When they torched the sushi it wasn't hot enough it just made the sushi warm which isn't pleasant there's no smokiness to the fish when torched. Everything was just okay. Nothing outstanding for us at all. The miso soup was prob the best thing I had at dinner. But like I said, the service atmosphere and pricing cannot be beaten. 130 for dinner omakase menu is still a steal.

My husband and I recently celebrated his birthday at Sushi Mahana and from the moment we arrived, Ryoko's warm greeting made us feel welcome. We were then introduced to Chef Hiroshi, who prepared an exceptional omakase. Each dish was thoughtfully crafted and a delight to eat. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The personalized touch of a "Happy Birthday" message on the dessert plate, along with a small gift, was a lovely surprise. We will certainly be recommending Sushi Mahana to our friends. Thank you for a memorable birthday celebration.!