Sushi MAHANA

Sushi MAHANA Fine dining destination for authentic omakase in North Vancouver. By reservation only.

EVERY THURSDAY THIS SEPTEMBER — SAKE DISCOVERY AT MAHANAI’ve always enjoyed sharing the stories behind Japanese food, sa...
08/29/2026

EVERY THURSDAY THIS SEPTEMBER — SAKE DISCOVERY AT MAHANA

I’ve always enjoyed sharing the stories behind Japanese food, sake, culture and traditions with our guests.

This September, I’ll be at MAHANA every Thursday for Sake Discovery — introducing different styles of sake, how they are made, where they come from, and how they change when paired with food.

You don’t need to know anything about sake.
Come curious, taste something new, and perhaps discover a bottle you never would have chosen before.

Join me every Thursday and discover Japan through sake.

As a Japanese owner building a restaurant in Canada, I feel a deep responsibility not only to cherish the culture I come...
08/28/2026

As a Japanese owner building a restaurant in Canada, I feel a deep responsibility not only to cherish the culture I come from, but to represent it with integrity and pass it on with care.

Omakase is part of that culture.

At MAHANA, I have the privilege of carrying it forward alongside two remarkable chefs, Chef Kani and Chef Simon. Neither is Japanese by nationality, but I do not believe nationality alone determines who can truly carry Japanese culture forward.

What matters is whether its spirit is understood.

The discipline behind the craft.
The respect for ingredients.
The trust between chef and guest.
The humility to keep learning.
And the responsibility that comes with the words, “I leave it to you.”

As the Japanese owner of MAHANA, that responsibility ultimately rests with me.

It is my role to ensure that what we present is not simply called omakase, but is grounded in the values, intention, and cultural understanding that give omakase its meaning.

I am proud to lead Chef Kani and Chef Simon in that work.

Culture does not belong to nationality alone.

It lives through those who understand its spirit, respect its origins, and take responsibility for carrying it forward.

温故知新 — Onko ChishinLearning from the past to discover something meaningful for today.In the restaurant world, we are con...
08/20/2026

温故知新 — Onko Chishin

Learning from the past to discover something meaningful for today.

In the restaurant world, we are constantly encouraged to chase what is new.

New concepts.
New trends.
The next thing people will talk about.

But at MAHANA, we believe that not everything meaningful needs to be new.

There is wisdom in what has been passed down through generations — seasonality, craftsmanship, hospitality, and the simple importance of sharing time with one another.

Every person is given the same 24 hours in a day.
Those hours quietly accumulate and, eventually, become a life.

When you choose to spend a few of those precious hours of your life with us, we want you to enjoy beautiful food, heartfelt hospitality, and, for a brief moment, the feeling of being in Japan.

And for our team, there is meaning in doing our own small part — cooking, serving, preparing, welcoming — with care.

This is what 温故知新 — Onko Chishin means to us.

Not simply preserving the past, but learning from it — and carrying what is meaningful into the present.

If the time you spend at MAHANA remains somewhere in your life as a warm memory, I can think of no greater reason for us to do what we do.

— Yuki Aida
Sushi MAHANA

08/17/2026

Summer at MAHANA.

Fresh tuna. Uni.
The finest ingredients of the season, prepared simply and with care.

Slow down, settle in, and enjoy a summer evening with us.

夏の夕べを、真花でごゆっくり。

Reservations available.

Our signature Omakase Experience begins at CAD $159 per person.Enjoy a thoughtfully curated multi-course journey featuri...
06/23/2026

Our signature Omakase Experience begins at CAD $159 per person.

Enjoy a thoughtfully curated multi-course journey featuring seasonal cold and warm appetizers, premium nigiri sushi, a hand roll, steak, and dessert—all included.

For those wishing to explore even more, additional premium nigiri selections are available à la carte.

Complete your experience with our Sake Discovery Pairing, featuring a curated selection of rare craft sakes from Japan, thoughtfully chosen to complement each course while introducing the depth and diversity of Japanese sake.

At Sushi MAHANA, every course is served with the spirit of authentic Japanese omotenashi, creating an intimate dining experience that goes beyond a meal.

06/11/2026

At MAHANA, every piece has been carefully selected with intention.

Many of the vessels we use are not reproductions or mass-produced imitations, but authentic works of Japanese craftsmanship — including antique Imari porcelain and lacquerware created by artisans whose work has been recognized as Important Cultural Properties of Japan.

In a world where convenience often replaces craftsmanship, I wanted to create a space where guests can experience the beauty of the real thing.

The food is only one part of the experience.

The vessel that holds it.
The hands that created it.
The stories carried across generations.

These are all part of Japanese culture.

At MAHANA, we believe true hospitality is not only about serving food, but about sharing the artistry, history, and spirit behind it.
* Antique Ko-Imari Porcelain
* Yamanaka Lacquerware Bowl
* Carved Tsuishu Lacquerwork
* Antique Samurai Armor & Kabuto Helmet
* Mother-of-Pearl and Tortoiseshell Inlay
* “Peach Blossoms and Flowing Water” Hanging Scroll
* Lacquered Obidome (Kimono Ornament)

06/09/2026

Great sushi begins long before it reaches the counter.

From the early morning auctions at Toyosu Market in Tokyo to the careful hands that prepare each piece at Sushi MAHANA, every step is guided by craftsmanship, trust, and respect.

We are grateful to the fishermen, suppliers, and artisans who make these moments possible.

Because every unforgettable dining experience begins with people who care.

05/31/2026

BC Spot Prawn & Hokkaido Hotate Nigiri

Sweetness from the ocean, delicately balanced in every bite.
Fresh BC spot prawn and buttery Hokkaido hotate — quietly luxurious, beautifully seasonal. ✨

05/27/2026

This week’s nigiri special — personally taste-tested by Yuki ✨
Luscious chutoro topped with Hokkaido uni and caviar.
An indulgent bite where the finest flavors of the sea melt beautifully in your mouth.

Limited quantities this week.
Reserve via link in bio.

05/26/2026

This Week at Sushi MAHANA ✨

Early summer has arrived at MAHANA.

Fresh seasonal fish are arriving from Toyosu Market in Japan, while beautiful local vegetables are harvested right here in North Vancouver — brought together through our seasonal omakase experience.

Our popular Sake Discovery Pairing is also featuring new sake selections this week, designed to complement delicate summer seafood and seasonal flavors.

And for this week only, special pricing on select premium sake bottle offerings will be available.

A quiet moment of Japan, thoughtfully prepared for you.

Reservations recommended — weekends fill quickly.
📍North Vancouver
🔗 Reservation link in bio

This special seasonal lineup is available for a limited time — reserve your seat this week.

Address

111-175 Third Street
North Vancouver, BC
V7M0G5

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5pm - 10pm
Wednesday 5pm - 10pm
Thursday 5pm - 10pm
Friday 5pm - 10pm
Saturday 5pm - 10pm

Telephone

+16049691520

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