We came to Hello Sunshine (as a group of 8) after a long day of hiking and driving and had the best dinner 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! read more

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I got the Maui Wauwi roll and the miso glazed beef ribs. The food came out pretty quick. The sushi roll was OK, but I wasn't expecting much. The beef ribs were a lot bigger than I expected. It came with 3 rib bones which each had a lot of meat. The sauce is pretty sweet and can get overpowering if you dip too much into the meat. Food overall was alright. The ambience is pretty nice. read more

Hello Sunshine - Miso glazed beef ribs - Bars Near Me - Banff, Alberta

I ordered the veggie ramen, which came with corn, spinach, egg, nori, seaweed, and pickled ginger. I didn't like the taste of the mushroom miso broth. I drank the non-alcoholic matcha colada, which contained dhos, Jolene's Teahouse matcha, pineapple, and coconut milk. I wanted to try this drink because I saw the posts on Yelp but decided the flavor just wasn't for me. read more

Enjoyable ambiance, attentive and friendly employees, unique fusion menu and well executed sashimi and ramen. Sushi is a miss here though. It's on the saucier side and I find the pieces of fish on it are scrawny compared to when they serve sashimi. We got the pork tonkotsu and chicken ramen, a big boat, crispy calamari and Maui wowie (which did not wowie me at all ) All in all, worth the splurge but skip the sushi! read more

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Stopped by Hello Sunshine Banff and had a really great experience. The sushi was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. One roll had perfectly grilled pieces on top with avocado that added a nice smoky flavor, while the other had a great crunchy texture that balanced everything out really well. I also ordered what I believe was a matcha drink, and it paired perfectly with the meal. It was smooth, refreshing, and a nice contrast to the richness of the sushi. Everything tasted high quality and thoughtfully prepared. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and the whole place had a great vibe. Definitely a spot worth checking out if you're in Banff and craving good sushi and a solid matcha drink. Service was great. But a little slow read more

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3 stars because this place is all about the ambiance, and I really appreciated that. Beautiful mid-century millennial vibes. Warm cozy fires. Karaoke rooms available for large groups with high minimum spends. However, when it comes to the food, I've got issues. The happy hour menu boasts several discounted (half price) sushi rolls, which sound great. However, in execution, they are flooded with mayonnaise (not included in the menu's ingredients). This adds so much extra salt and oil to the sushi that it drowns out the true flavor of the fish. For the first time in my life, I couldn't finish my sushi, and I had no desire to eat any leftovers. Also, reservations are not required, but they definitely help (and require a credit card reservation). If you show up for happy hour, get there early, becasue the space fills up fast! read more

We liked this place so much, we went twice during our short trip at Banff. There was so much variety for our wants from steak to ramen, that left us satisfied. We were surprised the ramen was pretty decent for a place like this. The interior felt very modern and aesthetically pleasing so it was unassuming that they will have decent ramen. The prices are quite reasonable for what they are. The service here is superb and got to enjoy the experience of dining here. I also like how they bring teapots for tea. The sushi here is also quite good and would recommend. The steak was not a standout but it is still good. read more

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Service and ambiance were fantastic, but the food was just ok. The ramen tasted good but did not come hot and the sushi was a bit underwhelming. The worst part of the experience were the linen napkins which smelled like mildew laundry which killed my appetite. All of the napkins at our table were like this unfortunately. read more

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Fun and cute place to eat! The happy hour menu is nice but they don't have a lot of variety in sushi rolls. Their sashimi/nigiri was very fresh and delicious. The menu overall is very diverse and you have a lot of options to choose from. read more

It was beautiful and had a very inviting atmosphere. Food was amazing (I highly recommend the spicy tartare). The best part was that we had the nicest waitress ever named Rosie!! She was welcoming, kind, and attentive. She made the experience! read more

Friendly service and staff. I ordered two rolls (pictured), and my wife ordered the ramen and hamburger gyoza. My rolls and her gyoza were fantastic. But my wife was not a fan of the ramen. We would definitely return if given the chance. read more

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Located in downtown Banff, it looked appealing from the reviews online and from the decor outside and inside. It does have a cute feel. Food was good, I'm from California tho and this was not comparable to the food there. The sushi is overpriced but nothing is really good out here in Canada. Our favorite was the chefs roll and the lobster fried rice. We were told the salmon spicy roll was good, it wasn't, the rice is compacted and had a weird taste with very little salmon. They do have a kids menu which all the kids enjoyed, their fave was the karage and potato fries and grilled chicken and rice. It was juicy enough and flavorful, just didn't add the mayo since kids just prefer ketchup on the side. Now service is where I wasn't a huge fan of. One of the bussers not even the server got annoyed that SHE forgot to give my kid crayons for their kids menu. I asked for it twice bc she forgot and the second time she basically threw the crayons in front of my daughter. Also we sat on this pretty round fireplace table BUT the table was like a walkway behind me with this wall so everyone passing me was behind me to get thru the other side of the room. It was such a weird setup!! The waiters and waitresses and even people going in and out of the kitchen and bathroom had to literally pass behind me on a small section. So dumb and ruined the experience. Our actual server was nice so I felt bad bc he was good. But the dumb busser and even the front desk lady gave attitude otherwise I'd give a 2 for poor service. Fix that asap, how annoying. read more

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The ambiance was quite good. High ceilings and bright and cheery feeling to the place with attentive staff. However, this is a mediocre sushi place attempting to pose as a high-end sushi place. What was most upsetting was that we ordered bluefin tuna and they gave us albacore and tried to pass it off as bluefin. Big no-no. read more

The sushi was terrible. The rice was not right. Better off with grocery store sushi. Perhaps it was the happy hour 50% off? Still wouldn't go back with the discount. read more

Love the decor - the restaurant is really modern and has lots of natural light from the street-facing window. The hostess was friendly and we were seated quickly even though it was a weekend. The menu is small but has a bit of everything. Everyone enjoyed their food. Our favourite dish was the scallops which were absolutely phenomenal, but was prepared completely differently from the description in the menu. They also do karaoke in the evenings, but we didn't have a chance to try it. read more

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Super cute spot to carb up for your banff adventures! We joined for happy hour which was an awesome deal. We got to try every happy hour rolls which were nicely crafted and will please any crowd. We also enjoyed the happy hour drinks which were were delicious and well balanced. I wish we had more time to explore other menu items! Also don't miss the merch if you want a more unique tee shirt option. read more

Hello Sunshine - Bars Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Sushi is great, presentation is a little different but I dig it! Service was good, no complaints. Restaurant is very nice inside and has an open door setup! Give it a try if you're looking for some good sushi in Banff! read more

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Terrific sushi in Banff. The beef tataki was amazing. I couldve eaten like 2-3 more and thats not because it was small. Its because the flavors and preparation was so nice it wouldve gone down that smoothly. I had the california roll and smoked salmon roll which were a nice pair along with the Fielding Riesling read more

Just okay. Too overhyped on social media. Had better sushi in other places, and the service was pretty bad. Only a couple tables when we were there but our waitress was barely paying attention to us. Again, the food wasn't bad and the decor was nice. I just don't think it was worth the money. Average. read more

The coolest ambiance, the kindest staff, and deliciously fresh sushi served quickly! Start off with the refreshing Lychee Martini and Scallop Carpaccio to cool off. Staff highly recommended the: Spicy Miso King Salmon Press- it's phenomenal and so flavorful! We were so impressed at how quickly the food was served once we ordered! They also were able to squeeze us in on a busy night with no reservations made. We were told it's the best sushi in town and we couldn't agree more! read more

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The good: Some of the serving staff is kind and the vegetarian sushi (2 optns only) are good. The bad: The non veg skewers (shrimp and chicken) lack any and all flavoring. We made a reservation a month ago when literally everything was available n showed open. The extremely rude front desk lady (curly hair) sat us at the very end of the bar in a dingy spot. We told her we had the dining room reservation and she was unbelievably rude. We later showed her the OpenTable page and she moved us without even uttering as much a sorry or even showing any remorse for her behavior. If that's your experience when you enter, why'd you wanna dine here? With what joy? We had a bus in 2 hrs and needed to feed ourselves quickly so we did. But banff has pretty amazing places such as block kitchen and nourish that kinda have same or similar items. Go there. read more

I came here with my partner and we each got the omakase and a smoked salmon sushi roll to share. The omakase consisted of mostly warm items and they were all pretty decent. The smoked salmon roll was a bit disappointing since it only had cucumber on the inside and we couldn't taste the horseradish (we love horseradish!). The service here was great! We informed our server of my partner's food allergy, and she made sure to let us know during each round of the omakase that the dish was prepped with the allergen in mind. The ambience was great and I feel like it would be a great spot to visit if dining with a bigger group, especially with the karaoke rooms that you can reserve. read more

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OMG, SUCH GOOD VIBES!! I was shocked by how beautiful and fun this restaurant was because my friends was somehow able to get us a reservation for 8 people right before peak dinner hours, and they sat us inside of a private Karaoke room. The decor was gorgeous, and the restaurant is so clean. Despite how busy they are, food and drinks came out right away. Staff and service are SO sweet and kind, and I honestly can't say enough good things about Hello Sunshine. My friends and I are all Asian, and we truly did not expect top notch Asian food, but wow. This place hits. Their menu is extensive, and you'll honestly face decision paralysis with how many options you'll have. The pork ramen was actually so good, and the broth was phenomenal. The noodles are the kinds of starchy and thick ramen noodles that I like, and they are generous with toppings. We had such a blast drinking, eating, and singing Karaoke. The vibes were 11/10!! read more

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We loved our happy hour so much that we came back for karaoke. Our waitress was awesome, and Rory took excellent care of us when we returned for karaoke. The Hokkaido Scallops were to die for!!! So good! I loved the groovy dining room. Sushi happy hour was a great deal and everything was fresh and flavorful! Thanks for a fantastic experience! read more

I can only speak to the sushi, as that's all we ordered, but unfortunately it was very underwhelming. My family has been eating sushi for many years in many different cities and countries, so we have a good sense of what to expect. The sushi rice was significantly overcooked, almost to the consistency of a paste. The fish also wasn't cut into the typical slices or chunks you'd expect, in several rolls it seemed chopped and mashed, which resulted in an unusual texture. The rolls were wet and just fell apart. Overall, the flavors just seemed off. We ended up eating only about half of what we ordered before deciding to leave. I even mentioned to our server that we didn't think the food was very good. Another issue was how the food was served. We were told dishes come out "as they're ready," but for a table where everyone ordered at the same time, this made for a poor dining experience. One person's meal arrived almost immediately, another's came about 10 minutes later, and another 5-10 minutes after that. It made the meal feel disjointed, with some people eating while others were still waiting. There were a few other disappointments as well. My daughter's room-temperature water contained a noodle which is gross. In the end the server did remove one of our cocktails from the bill, which we appreciated. The biggest issue is the value. The prices are quite high, and at that level I expect excellent quality. Unfortunately, the food was closer to a D than an A. We spent a week visiting Banff and had several outstanding meals elsewhere. Sadly, this was the most disappointing dining experience of our trip. read more

Came in a group of 4. The tonkotsu ramen was pretty solid -- broth was decent and the pork was actually really good. The chicken broth ramen, though... kinda tasted like instant noodle seasoning. Chef's roll was just okay, nothing memorable. Matcha cocktail was also pretty average. That said, service was great! Super friendly and attentive, which definitely helped the overall experience. Probably wouldn't be my go-to for ramen, but not a bad spot if you're nearby and want a chill meal. read more

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Great surf (sushi) and turf (ribeye)! One of the best sushi I have had! The ribeye was done really well with a hint of Asian flare (maybe coz of the fried garlic? :) ) I would go back anytime! read more

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Had my birthday dinner here and was able to make a rez on Open Table. Fairly lively atmosphere and lovely space. We did not do the private karaoke room but it seems like such a fun activity for a group! Our server was great and had many recommendations to which we followed. We ordered the non-alcoholic matcha colada, Tokyo fries, Maui wowie maki roll, chef's roll, Alberta ribeye tataki style with yuzu shallot butter & yakiniku bbq sauce, lobster fried rice, and yuzu sesame tarte to finish. The matcha colada was very mild in matcha flavor and it was mostly ice. I would skip out on the Tokyo fries. I ordered two extra sauces on the side for the ribeye but the ribeye spoke for itself and it did not need it. Everything else was great and the yuzu tarte was the perfect balance. read more

Hello Sunshine - Ribeye with 2 sauces, lobster fried rice, Maui wowie, chef's roll, matcha colada - Bars Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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A pretty nice Japanese restaurant in downtown Banff. We shared a little boat (6 pieces of sashimi) that were beautifully cut, fresh and tasty. We also tried the Chef's roll but this was not particularly noteworthy. It wasn't bad but did not wow us like we were hoping. The Pork Tonkotsu ramen was not what were hoping for. We were looking forward to a much creamier and thicker broth. Overall, a decent meal but not something we would have again. read more

Hello Sunshine - Bars Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Our group made a reservation for 6, and it was the right choice. The restaurant was fairly busy for a Sunday evening. We each got a ramen dish and split a couple of sushi rolls. We got the Maui Wowie roll, and the chef's roll. The fish tasted really fresh and buttery. I personally got the tonkatsu ramen and the non-alcoholic matcha colada - the matcha was a little more on the grassy side but it was overall a very refreshing drink. I was originally given the wrong ramen dish but the team at Hello Sunshine immediately approached us and fixed the issue without a problem. The marinated soft boiled egg was cooked and seasoned to perfection. I could have probably ate more of the egg - I would recommend ordering another! The noodles felt fresh and house made, they were perfectly cooked. The broth was light and flavorful as well too. I would definitely come back and try more of the food. The concept of the restaurant is really cool, they had these seats that you could sit around a fire pit and I bet that would have been extremely nice during the winter. Overall it was a great experience. read more

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Didn't love this place. It was loud, busy and corporate feeling. Dozens of waitstaff running all over the place. The server wanted to bring stuff out one at a time since it encourages sharing, even though one of us ordered ramen, like who shares their ramen? I can't imagine anyone that actually lives in Banff eating here. The food was fine. Okonomyaki was good, ramen was ok. The menu is extensive. There are better Asian restaurants in Banff. read more

If you're looking for fresh sushi, great service and in downtown Banff, this is your place. Very easy to get to from all hotels in Banff and close to many bus stops. We highly suggest making a reservation as soon as you can, no matter your party size. Everything we tried was delicious, the restaurant was busy and it's on the louder side, but we could still hear each other speaking. We arrived just in time for happy hour and the menu has something for every taste bud. The saki was perfect and it just complimented everything else. We would definitely stop in again if we are ever in the area. Enjoy! read more

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A great restaurant to visit in Banff. It's located in downtown Banff. Everything on the menu sounded delicious, and we had a hard time deciding. We ended up ordering a variety of dishes. For appetizers, we enjoyed all the starter dishes, especially the scallop carpaccio, seasonal salad, and yakitori skewer. For main courses, we liked the poke bowl the most. The dish looked beautiful, the portion was generous, and the ingredients were very refreshing. The service for the other entrees was quite slow for some reason, so we had to wait a while. Overall, it's still worth checking out if you're looking for places to eat in the downtown area. The restaurant even has a karaoke room that you can book for more fun with friends and family after dinner. read more

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Very good service & great food! We had the chef sushi and tuna with mango. They were both great! Very fresh fish! The grilled Shishimi pepper was amazing. We ordered it twice. And the drinks were great! The only thing that was not good was the Tuna Tartar, really weird flavor. Overall a great experience! read more

Was really looking forward to trying this place after a long day of hiking, and it was just ok. The food was tasty but the whole experience seemed rushed. We got there and were seated in the very back at a dark table, then it took a while for someone to greet us. After we finally ordered, the food came out fast except for something I ordered which the waitress never put in and so we rushed to wait.. again. They didn't apologize or do anything to make the situation better. read more

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All my friends had the best time. Big menu but straight forward. Insanely packed and beautiful indoor. Literally a long formed outside because it as so busy. So glad we made a reservation at the bar. Had ramen, the cheeseburger gyozas whips literally tasted like a burger. Got the lychee cocktail and it was great. read more

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so v glad we stumbled upon here during happy hour in the heart of banff townnn the cocktails are SO FUN i ordered the matcha colada (lov matcha and pandan flavors) and my boyfriend got the watermelon slush cocktail. rolls were also happy hour half off -- chef's roll (hamachi), spicy tuna; both were good but nothing mind-blowing kek what i did not want to finish eating was the build your own bao with pork belly!! it was charred to perfection for me (i like burnt stuff tbh) and just the right amount of fattiness. AND THE COLESLAW was like this ponzu lemon-y combo of flavors with pickled onions and pickles ... i was a fan of this for sure i truly enjoyed the ambiance here and everyone was so sweet i recommend 100% even the washrooms are so nice read more

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My husband and I are still raving about this place. Literally the best happy hour we have EVER been to in our lives, and if we weren't on vacation wanting to try other spots, we were tempted to be here every night for dinner. The drinks were unique and delicious, the sushi was fantastic, the ramen was incredible. The service was amazing all evening, and super helpful for figuring out what we wanted to do in the area. Seriously, such a cool spot. It was the perfect start to our trip in Banff and would recommend everyone visiting to check it out. read more

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Decent sushi in the downtown area of Banff. The inside is has a nice atmosphere and good vibe. They have a good bar area and you can also dine at the sushi bar as well. We made a reservation and realized we had barely missed their happy hour! Happy hour is from 4-5 everyday with very select cocktails and a few sushi items but not the complete menu. It can be pricy to dine here so happy hour could be the way to go. I did try the expresso martini which was good but small for the price point and it is not on happy hour. Crispy avocado roll tasted really fresh and hit the spot after a long hiking day. I personally loved the Karaage served over type of cabbage green with sauce on top. It's a chicken thigh so the chicken is really juicy, with a fresh squeeze of lemon on top, this dish pops! The dragon roll included tempura shrimp, avocado, BBQ eel, cucumber, tobiko,and sansho pepper and it was a really filling roll. Service here is kind of weird, you can get a really friendly person or a really off putting server or hostess, we experienced both. Also the people working near the sushi bar area hangout and have really inappropriate conversations and it seems like they are drinking so it's probably just hit or miss depending on the day. read more

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Our date night at Hello Sunshine was delicious! We tried an assortment of sushi, BBQ, and drinks. Our waiter was attentive and very knowledgeable about the menu. We will be back next time we are in Banff. read more