The moment I stepped through the door, it felt like entering another world. The darkness carried a quiet tension, like something amazing was about to begin. The service was super comfortable. The chef was focused and professional, with a constant sense of purpose. Every part of the experience was thoughtful and impressive. I had an incredible time.
I hope customers on their phones realize it might come off as disrespectful to the chef performing right in front of him…
I want to go back on a special day
Tim Beiko
No second best.
Les Sogol
Chef Maumi Ozaki and his wife provide more than a meal, it’s an experience. The finest Sushi experience we’ve ever enjoyed, including Tokyo, it is a must. At 7:00 the sushi bar was full. 15 people, one seating, 13 different nigiri, excellent champagne, sake, whiskey and a dessert to die for at what must be considered, when compared to other Omakase restaurants in Vancouver, bargain prices.
S H
Husband and wife duo run omakase. Edomae style sushi and specially curated selection of sake from Japan. I recommend arriving a little earlier and seating is first come first serve. Good value considering the quality of food you are getting.
vee en
Had a wonderful experience at Sushi Bar Maumi. I was running late for my reservation due to traffic and felt bad, but the staff was very understanding since I called ahead to let them know. The quality of the fish was excellent, and even with just one chef serving 17 guests, the pace of the meal was surprisingly smooth. I also appreciated that they offered a menu for ordering additional nigiri—not just repeats of what was already served in the omakase, which is rare at similar spots.
Kuroba Yukiko
The omakase is pretty regular. The add-ons where better than the omakase as their more unique.
Vivian Zhou
The fish was amazingly fresh and great quality! I loved watching the chef slice fish in front of us for some of the pieces of sushi. Others were pre-sliced, but watching him assemble all of them was also great. The quiet atmosphere is good to fully focus on and savor the food.
This omakase experience is a bit different from others, the chef does not speak other than telling you what fish is in the nigiri. There is one server and she kept doting on one group, we had to flag her down when we wanted another pot of tea instead of her asking us like she was for the patrons next to us.
Of the 13 pieces of nigiri served to us, 7 of them had soy sauce on them. This made it difficult to fully appreciate the taste of the fish, the chef even put them on toro which really impacted the smooth, rich flavor. This was quite disappointing, as well as the fact that my dining partner and I left this experience still feeling hungry.
J
One and done, sushi was alright but the chef was clearly just going through the motions at this point. You can tell he isn’t interested in service but rather just clocking in for the day. The couple next to us reserved this for a special occasion but the chef forgot to serve them their preordered special menu item. Not only that, he instead served it to another couple who ordered the same thing (not preordered but rather at the table after the meal). When the couple told him they’ve also ordered the same thing, the chef had the audacity to say they’ve ran out…During the meal he also scolded them for moving their plate too harshly on the table… because the wood counter was from “Japan”.
Kitty
One of my favorite omakase places in Vancouver! Each piece of nigiri served is like an art piece. All very yummy and high quality. Chef is a bit more cold, and not very interactive but don’t let that distract you as he is probably focusing on serving you the best piece of nigiri.
Came here for my wife's birthday. We enjoyed the experience immensely. The ambiance and atmosphere of the restaurant was very relaxing with soft instrumental music and knives elegantly displayed.
The moment you enter, you are welcomed by the smell of seafood which for someone who grew up around seafood is such a welcoming scent.
Once everything started, we started receiving the pieces one by one. Each one tasting fresh and delicious. The anago was our favourite but the tamago (no photo) was amazing as well.
For dessert, we got the matcha tiramisu which was excellent.
I highly recommend this if you want to have an authentic omakase experience in Vancouver. It's definitely not a restaurant I will go to regularly but during special occasions it's worth the price.
Rachel K
Nigiris were simple yet very fresh and delicious. Chef was very professional and precise. Everything was done very well. Love the new restaurant and the vibe.
Brian L
We had a fantastic experience at Sushi Bar Maumi.
The location is a bit obscure with its blacked-out windows and limited signage but once you're inside, you're immediately immersed in their unique atmosphere. I didn't know it was Michelin recommended until I got there but I could understand why it got the prestige recognition.
The restaurant is limited to a maximum of 18 seats (and 1 sitting per night) and starts on time so make sure you're there early - first come, first serve but all seats are at the bar where the chef makes the sushi right in front of you.
For our sitting, we got 13 pieces of nigiri, along with their signature miso soup; my favourite were the O-Toro and Uni's. If you're not full by the last piece, you can order additional pieces from their menu. There's also an extensive alcohol list (mainly sakes) but we opted for the premium sake experience (which required to be selected at the time of reservation).
Overall, I highly recommend this omakaze experience. For the great price point, fantastic service, and delicious food, you won't be left disappointed.
kayo Bennett
My favorite sushi restaurant in Vancouver. Super authentic, and very skilled sushi techniques that compatible with sushi restaurant in Japan. Yumeko, the owner’s wife and as well as serve at the restaurant, is lovely lady who always take care to choose sake for this beautiful OMAKASE dinner. I felt so sorry about last night visit, because of the crazy weekend in Vancouver… Taylor Swift concert weekend!!!!lol Yumeko apologized to me and my husband at the end of the service, because I asked her if there any seats available I would like to invite my friends to join. It was fully booked night, but turned out there were a couple of people who didn’t show up. They didn’t mentioned anything until half of the members arrived. I am nothing to say to this customer, but i would never do “no showed” to any restaurant who only opens tables for reservations. Maumi, the owner/chef, prepared all sushi items flowing his restaurant’s reservations. I wished my friends could join that night, coz that dinner was amazing as usual!
P. C.
Delicious, but also a bit disappointing (given all the praise I read about prior). Out of the 13 items that were served, only maybe 4 really blew me away. The vast majority had been good, but unfortunately, far from anything special. For the price tag (~$135) I wouldn't say it was worth it. It wasn't an unpleasant experience in any way at all, but Vancouver should be perfectly capable of better.
No valuable
The moment I stepped through the door, it felt like entering another world. The darkness carried a quiet tension, like something amazing was about to begin. The service was super comfortable. The chef was focused and professional, with a constant sense of purpose. Every part of the experience was thoughtful and impressive. I had an incredible time.
I hope customers on their phones realize it might come off as disrespectful to the chef performing right in front of him…
I want to go back on a special day
No second best.
Chef Maumi Ozaki and his wife provide more than a meal, it’s an experience. The finest Sushi experience we’ve ever enjoyed, including Tokyo, it is a must. At 7:00 the sushi bar was full. 15 people, one seating, 13 different nigiri, excellent champagne, sake, whiskey and a dessert to die for at what must be considered, when compared to other Omakase restaurants in Vancouver, bargain prices.
Husband and wife duo run omakase. Edomae style sushi and specially curated selection of sake from Japan. I recommend arriving a little earlier and seating is first come first serve. Good value considering the quality of food you are getting.
Had a wonderful experience at Sushi Bar Maumi. I was running late for my reservation due to traffic and felt bad, but the staff was very understanding since I called ahead to let them know. The quality of the fish was excellent, and even with just one chef serving 17 guests, the pace of the meal was surprisingly smooth. I also appreciated that they offered a menu for ordering additional nigiri—not just repeats of what was already served in the omakase, which is rare at similar spots.
The omakase is pretty regular. The add-ons where better than the omakase as their more unique.
The fish was amazingly fresh and great quality! I loved watching the chef slice fish in front of us for some of the pieces of sushi. Others were pre-sliced, but watching him assemble all of them was also great. The quiet atmosphere is good to fully focus on and savor the food.
This omakase experience is a bit different from others, the chef does not speak other than telling you what fish is in the nigiri. There is one server and she kept doting on one group, we had to flag her down when we wanted another pot of tea instead of her asking us like she was for the patrons next to us.
Of the 13 pieces of nigiri served to us, 7 of them had soy sauce on them. This made it difficult to fully appreciate the taste of the fish, the chef even put them on toro which really impacted the smooth, rich flavor. This was quite disappointing, as well as the fact that my dining partner and I left this experience still feeling hungry.
One and done, sushi was alright but the chef was clearly just going through the motions at this point. You can tell he isn’t interested in service but rather just clocking in for the day. The couple next to us reserved this for a special occasion but the chef forgot to serve them their preordered special menu item. Not only that, he instead served it to another couple who ordered the same thing (not preordered but rather at the table after the meal). When the couple told him they’ve also ordered the same thing, the chef had the audacity to say they’ve ran out…During the meal he also scolded them for moving their plate too harshly on the table… because the wood counter was from “Japan”.
One of my favorite omakase places in Vancouver! Each piece of nigiri served is like an art piece. All very yummy and high quality. Chef is a bit more cold, and not very interactive but don’t let that distract you as he is probably focusing on serving you the best piece of nigiri.
Restaurantji Recommends
Came here for my wife's birthday. We enjoyed the experience immensely. The ambiance and atmosphere of the restaurant was very relaxing with soft instrumental music and knives elegantly displayed.
The moment you enter, you are welcomed by the smell of seafood which for someone who grew up around seafood is such a welcoming scent.
Once everything started, we started receiving the pieces one by one. Each one tasting fresh and delicious. The anago was our favourite but the tamago (no photo) was amazing as well.
For dessert, we got the matcha tiramisu which was excellent.
I highly recommend this if you want to have an authentic omakase experience in Vancouver. It's definitely not a restaurant I will go to regularly but during special occasions it's worth the price.
Nigiris were simple yet very fresh and delicious. Chef was very professional and precise. Everything was done very well. Love the new restaurant and the vibe.
We had a fantastic experience at Sushi Bar Maumi.
The location is a bit obscure with its blacked-out windows and limited signage but once you're inside, you're immediately immersed in their unique atmosphere. I didn't know it was Michelin recommended until I got there but I could understand why it got the prestige recognition.
The restaurant is limited to a maximum of 18 seats (and 1 sitting per night) and starts on time so make sure you're there early - first come, first serve but all seats are at the bar where the chef makes the sushi right in front of you.
For our sitting, we got 13 pieces of nigiri, along with their signature miso soup; my favourite were the O-Toro and Uni's. If you're not full by the last piece, you can order additional pieces from their menu. There's also an extensive alcohol list (mainly sakes) but we opted for the premium sake experience (which required to be selected at the time of reservation).
Overall, I highly recommend this omakaze experience. For the great price point, fantastic service, and delicious food, you won't be left disappointed.
My favorite sushi restaurant in Vancouver. Super authentic, and very skilled sushi techniques that compatible with sushi restaurant in Japan. Yumeko, the owner’s wife and as well as serve at the restaurant, is lovely lady who always take care to choose sake for this beautiful OMAKASE dinner. I felt so sorry about last night visit, because of the crazy weekend in Vancouver… Taylor Swift concert weekend!!!!lol Yumeko apologized to me and my husband at the end of the service, because I asked her if there any seats available I would like to invite my friends to join. It was fully booked night, but turned out there were a couple of people who didn’t show up. They didn’t mentioned anything until half of the members arrived. I am nothing to say to this customer, but i would never do “no showed” to any restaurant who only opens tables for reservations.
Maumi, the owner/chef, prepared all sushi items flowing his restaurant’s reservations. I wished my friends could join that night, coz that dinner was amazing as usual!
Delicious, but also a bit disappointing (given all the praise I read about prior). Out of the 13 items that were served, only maybe 4 really blew me away. The vast majority had been good, but unfortunately, far from anything special. For the price tag (~$135) I wouldn't say it was worth it. It wasn't an unpleasant experience in any way at all, but Vancouver should be perfectly capable of better.
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