Sushi Bar Shu

Since 2019, this is still my favourite omakase place :) Lots of good memory here with my family and friends. Chef Kevin always remember me and Mai is very attentive. It’s always nice to go back and see that some staff remained there.

Service is friendly and attentive. Music was a tiny bit too loud for me last time around but I still enjoyed my experience there. I love the overall flavour profile here, quality is always great! :)

Came here for my 35th birthday dinner with my partner we both found it quite unforgettable.

There is something to be said about the flavors and sights we experienced here last night, which are still on my mind.

This is not your typical place for a quick meal. It is intentional. I would definitely say it is a meal to have in which to celebrate a milestone or with someone important to you.

Hearing anyone describe it would only ever fall short of your experiencing it on your own.

Ambiance:
Warmth.

An intimate experience with the chef and his attentive staff over the bar, seated at a wooden live edge table. Lighting was purposeful to accentuate the meticulous detail in the sushi being presented. The open shelf concept with warm glow showed off the plates that creations were to be served on.

Presentation:
Really delightful. Definitely ate with our eyes first. Again, wowed by the little details. We also learned of the origin and the way each offering was prepared.

Meal:
I cant sum it all.. so photos with some captions will have to do.

Chawanmushi at the start was so flavourful and gave us a hint that we were in for a journey.

Nigiri, what can i say.. Be prepared for quality.

The miso cod blew me away. Just the right amouny of rich, umami, buttery melt in mouth.

Fresh ingredients were extracted, seared and formed in front of us.

I have never had a shiso sorbet. It was delightful.

Interactions:
The chef's creations were lovely. Staff were very purposeful and worked diligently to deliver us an experience.

I loved getting the opportunity to see my partner react as she was served, and vice versa, as well as hearing the other diners react one by one as the chef and his staff serve us one at a time individually.

Conclusion:
Definitely a must-try. I wonder what the chef will come up with in the future!

What an amazing experience! It was my birthday and I was beyond satified with the experience and the food. Every single bite was precious. I will definitely come back in th future.

The experience is phenomenal. Very fresh ingredients and the sauces that are for the individual dishes are all house-made. I’ve been to their night dine in omakase but recently they have offered a lunch omakase. I have to try it! And again, they’ve delivered a quality experience. Their lunch omakase is as good as their regular omakase. Love it! Highly recommend it. Their dishes changes in-between so you always experience and try different things.

Chef, Kevin Shin is an amazing chef. The Omakase experience was very good. I will definitely come back. 😊

Absolutely amazing service, food and experience! Chef Kevin brings a sophisticated and friendly dining experience to all dining guests. He shares stories about himself and engages with each guest to make them feel welcomed. His knowledge and passion for sushi and Japanese food shows through his detailed description of each dish and ingredient. The omakase speaks for itself in the amount, taste and quality of the food.

Must try omakase experience in Vancouver!

Your reservation time is the seating time for your group. If you're early, you just need to wait a little, but don't be late. You'll miss out on part of the experience.

The staff is kind and welcoming. We brought our own sake, and they were great with the chiller and glasses. Every bite of food was amazing. Best uni in my life!!

We will be back!

One of the best omakase in Vancouver. Warming atmosphere that just enhances your dining experience. Just watching all the work the chefs put in to make your evening enjoyable is unfathomable.

Great dining experience. You can expect an intimate, thoughtful and delicious dinner. Kevin and the team at sushi bar shu will treat you like MVP. Best Omakase in Vancouver hands down. I highly recommend coming here.

A very interactive, fun, and engaging dinner experience with a surprise element because you don't know exactly what dish is next.The many courses served one at a time make it like a Japanese food adventure as you journey through each bite size item. All the ingredients were fresh and high quality. I have had better omakase though, that was finer and tastier. However, this place is still very good and worth going to again.

Honestly this was some of the best sushi I have had in my life. The appetizers were unique and delightful. The rice (yes the rice) was perfection. Why only 4 starts? At over $200 per person (food only) it was also one of the most expensive meals I’ve had. The quantity and variety didn’t warrant the price even as delicious as it was and that we went during Covid restrictions. Secondly there was not the same amount of variety of flavours with the sushi as the appetizers. I would not have been able to tell about half of them apart. Like another guest wrote they should add more unique sauces pared with each type of fish. That said if they lower their set price or open for lunch I would go back again. One final note, if you love waygu they are preparing it without the use of gas or the ability to seat it at high heat. This was not even in my top 10 of presentations so I would skip it as an ad on.

One of the most unforgettable dining experiences I have ever had! My bf booked NYE dinner at sushi bar shu for two of us and everything was just perfect. I loved how each dishes were prepared right in front of our eyes, and handed fresh from chef’s hand to our hand. I also loved how overall atmosphere of the restaurant was so clean and minimalistic. I want to thank Chef Shin and the whole bar Shu team for making our NYE extra special!