I loved this place so much. I'm going to say, my expectations were low going to a national park in Canada and finding yummy food. The atmosphere of this place is amazing, a great date night. The food was great but I would say the star of the show was the atmosphere and cocktails. Me and my fiancé went multiple times during our trip. I loved it so much I messaged them to open up a location in San Diego bahaha. I wish! Apparently there is also a karaoke room, we did not try this but would love to next time we visit Banff. read more

Fantastic food! We had a wonderful time at the restaurant, our server was very attentive and provided excellent service. The food came out promptly and was absolutely phenomenal. read more

Hello Sunshine - Bars Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Is it crazy to say my fiancé and I came here three times during our seven-day trip to Banff? It was that good. The menu truly satisfied everything we were craving--sushi, ramen, and steak all done exceptionally well. The sushi was incredibly fresh, the oysters were out of this world, and the steak was perfectly cooked and absolutely to die for. On top of that, the service was amazing and genuinely friendly, and the drink menu was extensive and delicious. A must-visit (or three). The inside was beautiful, cozy, and warm--such a welcoming atmosphere. We definitely recommend making reservations before you go, as it's clearly a popular spot for a reason. read more

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Went for a late dinner reservation with karaoke in a private room for 8. Service was FANTASTIC and food was even better. We had a private waiter and own room just for our party. They are free to book, just book ahead! read more

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I didn't think to take pics of the food in time but I ordered the Toro Salmon sashimi and the Steak and Sushi for my entree with a side of Tokyo fries (sweet potato fries w/ kewpie mayo). The Toro Salmon (2 pieces in each order) sashimi were thick and probably the best sashimi I've ever had in my life. SO delicious! Incredible! Steak came in about 6 cut slices in what tastes like Japanese salad dressing. I always order my steak medium and it was perfect, very juicy. My wife ordered the salmon poke bowl and it looked amazing and the ingredients were nice and fresh. I can't get over the Toro Salmon. The host greeted us and said he had us in a booth for our reservation but could put us in a bench table with street view. Awesome. The restaurant was modern and the design was very appealing and attractive. The front wall opened up to the street and the ambiance was great with the beautiful Banff sun nearly setting. read more

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Visited a few times in the past 2 years and it's always average. We ordered 4 rolls during happy hour and they don't taste very different from one another except for the spicy one. We got a mango roll and barely tasted the mango. It's too bad because the decor and vibes are so nice and fun. read more

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From Los Angeles CA, first time in Alberta, here to visit the national parks in Banff. Ran into this place by accident. But probably the best accident ever! The food 9.5/10 the atmosphere 10/10, the service 10/10.... Priced very decently. I'm use to paying $230-$250 back at home for the same quality and quantity of food. You can't not try the lobster fried rice, or the bluefin tuna..I would have giving the food 10/10, but the spicy Tuna roll tasted off... overall. Would recommend 10/10. Our servers name is Destiny. She was 10/10. read more

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LA foodie here so I feel like it's kinda hard to please my taste buds. And when my husband said he made reservations for dinner in Banff I honestly did not have much expectations. But I have to tell you, I was really impressed with Hello Sunshine. Everything we ate tasted soooo GOOD. Our little family got to sit by the sushi bar so we were able to see the sushi chefs in action. Ordered: Scallop Carpaccio Chef's Roll Chicken Ramen Prime Alberta Ribeye Scallop Nigiri Toro Salmon Nigiri Yellowtail Nigiri Bluefin Nigiri King Salmon Nigiri If you are visiting Banff, I highly recommend visiting Hello Sunshine. Your taste buds will thank me for recommending them. It is a great place for a date night, for sushi lovers, or even getting your steak fix on. You can clearly tell that all staff work hard and provide great service. Tips: *Street Parking *Credit Card and cash accepted. *Reservation accepted *Restroom available. *Kids menu available. *Alcohol served. *50% off sushi everyday Sunday-Friday 4:30-5:30pm; Saturday 4-5pm *Free wifi read more

The service was great. We were a group of 7 who walked in and they were able to seat us fairly quickly. The theme/ ambiance was beautiful. They had a variety of mocktails and cocktails that really incorporated Asian flavors which was refreshing. I had the matcha colada which was tasty but a bit grainy. Everyone else liked their drinks as well. The food overall was good. We loved the chicken karaage and boa buns and the Maui Wowie rolls were great. The ramen was not as flavorful especially the vegetarian one. It is tapas style so the portions are accordingly. It was a nice place and we were not disappointed with the food or service. read more

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This was a really fun food and karaoke spot. Shoutout to Teagan who was great to our party! My friends and I ordered our plates family style to share everything. We ordered: -the build your own bahn mi's. The pork belly was SO good! Easily the best dish of the night and some of the best pork belly I've ever had. 9.5/10 -the shrimp and chicken skewers. These were also very flavorful. I preferred the shrimp, but both were very solid options. Shrimp- 8.5/10 Chicken 8/10 -dragon roll -Maui wowi -chefs roll - bbq salmon roll -dynamite roll -lobster roll All of the rolls were really great. They were fresh, great flavor combinations. My favorite was the dragon roll and chefs roll but they were all really delicious. I had several glasses of sake, and of course we did sake bombs. Unfortunately the karaoke kept having glitches, so we had to ask for help several times, but they were always very quick to help us. There was also a little sliding wooden door/window in the wall that we shared with another room. The large group in the other room kept sliding open the window to see what we were doing/join in with our singing, which was awkward at times. Overall I would definitely recommend this restaurant read more

Good value during happy hour. We sat at the bar and our server was so friendly. We ordered some sushi rolls and cocktails. The decor was really nice and can imagine it can get pretty packed. Comparing sushi quality to California, we felt the sushi quality wasn't as good. read more

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Hello Sunshine is a hidden gem in Banff! One of the cutest sushi places I have ever been to, it is extremely groovy and vibey. Harry Styles needs to come here and shoot the music video for "Music for a Sushi Restaurant". Service is amazing, ambiance was extremely lively (since their hours are fantastic - it was packed around 4pm), and they even have karaoke in separate rooms. Food was amazing! The mango sushi (salmon & tuna) was unreal, the pork bao was delicious, and the chicken ramen was very fresh but also light. I would come back to Banff just for this place! read more

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Yes, make the reservation. Worth the wait. Fergus did us right with the beef tataki and Alberta ribeye. Great vibes and art. Thanks for the memorable dinner. read more

If you want a great vibe in a chic environment with delicious food and superb service then look no more! Our party of 6 wanted to try something different after 5 nights in town. We wound up getting the Omakase experience with the Kobe beef supplement and wine pairing and were oh so glad we did. It's obvious the chef put a a lot of effort into the meal. The environment was super casual and Jack our server was on top of every aspect of the evening. I think the price point was extremely fair for the quality and quantity of food we received. I would come back in a heartbeat and anyone with an open mind and sense of good-taste will feel the same way. Check it out. Go for the omakase and get ready for one of the best meals you'll have while in town. read more

I never thought that I would find such a tasty Japanese spot in Banff but I couldn't be more wrong! These dishes were all pretty tasty. Not your traditional Japanese foods, but honestly pretty good for what you can find in the mountains. Favorites: - Scallop Carpaccio: so refreshing and umami! - Tofu and spinach: surprisingly good yet simple - King Salmon Sashimi: super thick cuts that just melts in your mouth - Ribeye: loved the subtle smokiness of this cook. Loved the vibes and service in here, super friendly and prompt! Plus, they even have karaoke! That would be perfect if you had a larger group here to eat and drink to meet the minimum. read more

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Food is the best we've had!!! Super quick service. Lovely atmosphere ! We came here two days in a row. Sushi and sashimi both amazing ! read more

Hello Sunshine - Bars Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Happy hour 4-5pm. Fresh food. Amazing fast service. Nice ambience. This place just opened up in 2023 and it is another great establishment to add to banff. The restaurant is run like a machine and you can dine in and out within 30 min if you want. Once seated, they take your order and your food is ready in less than 10 min! I loved it because there's no time to waste while in banff bc there's so much to do. The place itself is huge, so there's plenty of seating. And they even have 2 firepits going inside. My food was good. I loved the scallop carpaccio with a hint of yuzu which was very refreshing. The ramen had different noodles which was odd but came with the biggest slab of pork belly which made it very much worth it. The egg was also cooked perfectly and there were so many toppings. I had some in every bite until I finished the bowl. Service is spectacular and spot on. The restaurant is staffed well so they are not running on their feet busy taking forever for your food or bill. I took my time eating and was still done in 45 minutes! They have online reservations via OpenTable. Which is very nice. And I even was late and they still were able to accomadate me. They currently have happy hour from 4-5 pm which has 50% off all sushi rolls. I'll have to be back to try that for sure! read more

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Hands down my favorite meal in the Canadian Rockies! I generally have reservations WRT ethnic food in nature-y touristy towns like Banff but I was VERY pleasantly surprised with Hello Sunshine! Upon entering the restaurant, your nostrils will be met with a delicious woodsy smoky yet sweet charcoal scent. We were seated at a communal table around an unlit fireplace with two other parties. Cute. Communal was not our preference but we were starving from all the hiking we did. It was initially a little awkward but we ended up having good conversation with the rest of the table. Everyone was on vacation mode and in good spirits! I started with the sparkling sake, which I'd never had before, and really liked because it was fizzy but not quite as sweet as champagne. My friend had a mocktail and she liked it. We also ordered the following noms: - scallop carpaccio... very light, refreshing, and clean flavor - gourmet california roll (with snow crab)... i'm a huge fans of cali rolls and this was an exceptional one - yakitori skewers... nicely grilled and charred but some overcooked parts. Friend didn't get any overcooked bits. - prime alberta ribeye... very well executed and the best ribeye I had in Banff - grilled asparagus... smokey and flavorful, tempura crunchies were a nice touch - chicken ramen... friend really liked it but i was not a fan of the overly-fishy-to-me broth Server came by to check on us frequently. Our area around the communal table fireplace was rather small so they were very prompt in clearing our plates in order to make space for the rest of the food. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in town! Highly recommend. read more

Great happy hour and was a recommends from a local. They didn't stir us wrong. This sushi and ramen restaurant is a must when visiting Banff. Happy hour is 50% off select sushi rolls and $16 ramen bowls. Also, select drinks are discounted. I am a lover of matcha so when I heard they have a Matcha-colada I had to try it. I had 2 because it tasted so good! It really tasted like a pina colada with a hint of matcha. I could have drank those all day on a beach. We also had a couple sushi rolls that were good but weren't anything special. I wished we would have been able to stay for dinner but we already had reservations elsewhere. read more

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We came during happy hour on a saturday (crazy right) from 4-5pm. The service was great super sweet girlies and very fast service. We were in and out within 20 ish minutes which was perfect because we were on time crunch. The interior is beautiful, definitely top tier. The corner that we were in was a little dark but it still was really nice. The watermelon sake slushy had a very artificial watermelon taste but you couldn't taste the sake at all which was good. We got the chef's roll and the spicy tuna rolls. Almost all the fish was grounded which was really disappointing because I don't really care for it/wasn't expecting it to be grounded. The chef's roll was a yellowtail and I have never had grounded yellow tail before, and I hope to never have it again. My friend got the ramen and she said it had no flavor so she had to add soy sauce. This is a nice place to go for dinner during the happy hour and for the cute vibes. read more

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Surprising good sushi in Banff. Really cool place and vibe inside the restaurant. Service was spot on and helpful. Really enjoyed each dish we ordered. The sushi were really good. Good selection of ipa beers. read more

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We made a yelp reservation for 5pm on Saturday under happy hour. We ordered everything under the happy hour menu besides the lychee cucumber martini and when our waitress brought our drinks after placing the order she said "you know not everything you got is on the happy hour menu." We thought she meant the martini and said yes. We got the check and it was all full priced items. The sign outside said in small writing Saturday happy hour is 4-5pm. So the yelp reservation was wrong and our waitress wasn't fully transparent, but we also should have looked at the small text. Would have been a great deal for happy hour prices but not $115 USD for 4 sushi rolls (one being an avocado cucumber roll) and 2 drinks. read more

Hello Sunshine - Spicy tuna roll, crispy avocado roll, maui wowie, and chefs roll - Bars Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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We decided to visit here based on the Yelp reviews. We came for an early dinner and hit the happy hour time. Service was great, friendly and professional. I will note the tables in the back are pretty dark so try to get ones by windows if you want more light. Food: All the happy hour sushi rolls seem to be made in a similar manner. The base roll is cucumber, avocado wrapped in rice and seaweed. Spicy tuna roll - the tuna is pretty fresh and lean which is nice and the sauce has decent spiciness to it. Bbq salmon roll - there's torched salmon on top with a nice sweet bbq. Maui wowie - the tuna is meaty and lean but the mango Mayo gives it a nice sweet to balance it out. Chef's roll - the yellowtail has a nice flavor and the yuzu flavor gives it a hit of citrus and freshness. Chicken ramen - a decent sized ramen bowl with chicken and various other toppings. Broth is pretty good as well. Price: Happy hour is decently priced for what you can find in town and pretty good flavor. read more

Hello Sunshine - Happy hour sushi Rolls - Bars Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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Our waiter Maxwell was new , only his second night, but he knew little about the menu. For example, we overheard another table asking whether nigiri was raw or cooked and he didn't know. That example highlights the identity problem of this restaurant. This is not a sushi restaurant for people who enjoy traditional sushi. This is a restaurant that serves a few rolls (with sushi rice that hasn't been cooked properly, so it doesn't bind and the rolls fall apart worse than the Whole Foods rolls) but also noodle dishes and hamburger gyoza and so on. As with most "pan-Asian" cuisine concepts, Happy doesn't really execute on any of them well...though we didn't try a cocktail from the bar. The concoctions coming out looked fabulous! But since we thought this was a sushi restaurant instead of a "restaurant that serves sushi along with eight other types of dishes", we ordered a bottle of sake. The restaurant has very cool communal seats around a fireplaces (two) but tables 1-6 are super dark and it was difficult to even see the food. read more

Hello Sunshine - Quite dark at tables 1-6 so request a different one. - Bars Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Holy moly was not expecting this place to be as good as it was. Came with family including two toddlers. Cocktails were excellent. Ordered the ramen which was a huge hit with my kids and the spicy tuna and wowie Maui roll. Ambiance looks like it would serve a younger child free crowd but all the waitstaff was so accommodating of our kiddos and we were super grateful. Will definitely be back the next time we are in town. read more

Came here for happy hour to celebrate our last evening in Banff. Sushi was 50% off and cocktails were $10 for happy hour. The sushi left a lot to be desired but the drinks made up for the experience. I highly recommend the Shaft Sake Bomb! I don't like sake bombs because I'm not a fan of the taste of beer, however I enjoyed this one! They used chocolate sake and the drink tasted sweet like chocolate milk. The service was nice. Our waitress was a gem and checked in on us frequently. I'd come back for happy hour drinks! read more

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Ordered the Spicy miso king salmon, Maui wowie, Chefs roll Spicy tuna. Spicy miso king salmon was delicious. The other 3 had no flavor. Disappointing. I would have been upset, but we were here for Happy Hour and those rolls were half off. Kids got bao buns. Pork bao buns were amazing. read more

Hello Sunshine - Bars Near Me - Banff, Alberta

First time here! Food was fresh, and delicious. Our host was super kind and helpful with the menu. Everything we ordered was amazing. Seating was quick, and loved the ambiance. Espresso Martini Thank you Hello Sunshine for a beautiful evening with my family! read more

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This was our first dinner stop when we arrived in Banff and had it on our mind the entire trip. The vibe of the restaurant is cool and since it was our first hours there in Banff, we wanted to enjoy to cold, crisp air and do some people watching. The waitress was fabulous and brought us blankets to put over our laps. The food overall was okay but I will rate each dish and drinks below. Maui Wowie- 4.5/5 the mango mayo on it set it off! Delicious and fresh! Spicy Pork Ramen- 4/5 Wasn't as spicy as I had hoped and the taste was okay. Lobster Fried Rice - 3/5 Was a bit bland but I added soy sauce which helped. Cucumber Lychee Martini - 4/5 It was nice and refreshing. The happy hour offered 1/2 off the menu. We weren't able to go but would recommend going during Happy Hour!! read more

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This place was SO GOOD! Every single roll I got was fresh, delicious, and well balanced with flavor. The inside is so cute and our server was the sweetest person I had met all day! I did not do the karaoke unfortunately so I don't have much input on that other than the fact that from the dinning area I could not hear the people singing and was just able to enjoy my dinner! read more

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AMAZING. This was on my "don't miss" list when we visited Banff. And wow...it was incredible. The service and atmosphere were both top-notch. But the food was somehow even better. Being our first time, we got one appetizer we wanted and another based on our server's recommendation. She said we had to get the Pork Bao Buns. My wife was a little skeptical since she doesn't eat a lot of pork, but this may have been the single best thing we ate our entire time in Banff. We also got sushi and it tasted fresh and authentic and (happily) not-Americanized. If I ever get a chance to come back to Banff, I am making this a mandatory stop. GET THE PORK BAO BUNS! read more

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Great service Go for happy hour only, very expensive otherwise. No need to get the spicy tuna again. Overall would go again but not exactly top of list read more

On our first night in Banff, we decided to make a reservation for happy hour and come try Hello Sunshine. Hello Sunshine came highly recommended from several friends who had visited Banff before. I usually don't think of sushi when I think of Canada, but this place absolutely blew us away. And I was glad that we got to take advantage of some of their happy hour specials and prices. First and foremost, the service, with some of the friendliest, and most attentive that we experienced on our entire trip. The food was so fresh and delicious. The sushi just melted in your mouth. I was absolutely obsessed with their watermelon slushy cocktail, which had sake in it. That is one recipe I wish I had. We sampled a little bit of everything from the menu and thoroughly enjoyed everything we tried. Some of the highlights were Dynamite Roll, Maui Wowie Roll, Pork Bao Buns, and Tuna Tartare. So if you find yourself in downtown Banff, and you're looking for something a little less traditional, and a little more upscale, I would definitely recommend Hello Sunshine. read more

I LOVE MARUGAME!!! It's so easy to order here and eat quickly. Great service and many tables to sit

Such a cool atmosphere, especially the enclosed fire pits you can sit around. The food and service were great. It was very busy since we visited at the end of a holiday week, so drinks took a little longer initially, but everything else came out quickly and was delicious. The kids also loved their chicken teriyaki and rice bowl. read more

LOVED my food here! The roll was the perfect appetizer to our meal. We split this roll and it was fresh and delicately prepared. Spicy ramen was delicious! I LOVE pork belly so was over the moon. We really enjoyed sitting by the fire and eating our meal also. read more

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10/10!!! I am a big sushi lover and was excited to see sushi in Banff. The place is so cute! I loved it. The rolls... SO YUMMY. We started with the cheeseburger gyoza (very good, flavorful) and the spicy tartare (yum and fresh!!!) We ordered a wide variety of sushi: Spicy tuna roll, different nigiri, both of the oshi press rolls, the gourmet California roll, Shichimi shrimp roll, and the Chef's roll. All were so good! I personally really enjoyed the spicy tuna (actually some spice, loved that.) and the Gourmet California roll!!! Everything was so fresh and so yummy. Service was great as well!! All across the board, a great place. read more

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Recently dined here for dinner with 11 people at one of the round tables. Reservations were easy and service was friendly. The food was very overpriced and did not live up to the hype. The chirashi-like bowl had an off-putting yuzu vinaigrette that just didn't work, it was barely edible. The ramen was serviceable, but nothing to write home about. Overall, a place to come to for ambiance alone. I would not return based on food alone. read more

We like to have early dinners when on vacation to beat the crowds. So no wait for us! So glad we stopped by Hello Sunshine! Unknowingly, we came during their Happy Hour 4-5pm - even on a Saturday. We ordered one of each of the happy hour items (50% certain rolls) because they all sounded good. The rolls were all pretty good. The California roll was exceptional - they use snow crab. The snow crab was a game changer, adding a sweet taste and denser texture to the standard CA roll. The toro was nice and fatty. Our server was so helpful with our kids food allergies. She made sure they used non-dairy mayo on the rolls. Thank you so much! read more

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We didn't do the karaoke rooms, so this review is based solely on food and service. Overhyped restaurant, but good vibes for boujie people who can afford it. $19 for 8 pieces of sushi roll, very small in size. The spicy pork ramen is also mediocre; I don't like ginger in my ramen personally. We did like the karaage option on the kids menu. Our server was also nice and did refill our drinks. Overall, clean restaurant and food wasn't bad, just expensive and small portion sizes for the price. read more

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