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    Oshi Nori

    4.2 (33 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Spicy Tako Sunomono ... slightly on the salty side ... prefer more ponzu sauce to lighten the flavour
    Andrew W.

    A solid 4 stars for this unique sushi experience! Food is of good quality and you can also tell the Sushi Chef put in his heart to prepare every dish in front of your eyes! This style of hand roll gives you the experience of tasting the nori in its most crispy state, once the Chef had all the ingredients wrapped up in the toasted nori, the guest then take it within a minute of two, the crispness of the nori is at its peak! On top of that the service is super friendly and our server was so nice to help us with ordering and explain the different types of rolls etc. Ambiance is relaxed and cheerful as the Chef also interacts with the guest! Paid street parking is available.

    Iris Z.

    My friends and I made reservations for Oshi Nori through Open Table, and it was a seamless process. We were a group of 13, and Oshi Nori only offers a max reservation of 6 people, so we made two reservations, and Oshi Nori was able to seat us all together! I ordered the 5 Oshi Nori rolls set, aburi scallop, truffle edamame, miso soup, and cherry blossom cocktail, and everything tasted phenomenal! The Oshi Nori rolls set was delicious, and my favorite out of the 5 rolls is the king salmon handroll; the salmon was so buttery and fresh. Also, the size of each handroll was HUGE, very hefty, and it was not filled with a lot of rice either. The scallop handroll was also amazing, and I loved how buttery the scallops were, too. The cherry blossom cocktail was strong but sweet, paired well with my meal! I would say the service can be improved as most of our friends received their sets before my friend and I did. However, I did like that we were able to pay individually as every single one of us ordered something different! I would definitely come back here next time for handrolls!

    Denise W.

    I came for lunch from one of my former boss. He suggested this place and it somewhat reminded me of Nori. Same concept. They make the sushi in front of you. You basically sit around the chef and watch him prepare the food. Oshi Nori is located in Yaletown on Mainland street. Food quality was good. The seaweed could be a bit crispier. I got the 5 oshi nori roll set and I ordered one extra. I also go to sunomono to start. The food was all freshly made. Everything tasted good. This place is quite unique they do like to put mint leaf in their nori.

    Marylyn T.

    Decided to do a late lunch for Valentine's Day here, and it did not disappoint! Got some miso soup, an order of salmon sashimi, one set of the 5 original rolls + one set of 5 special rolls (they even cut it in half for me & boyfriend to share--how nice!), and a couple of lychee martinis (they have happy hour). I enjoyed all of it. The fish was fresh, and I enjoyed the toppings on the special rolls. It was presented beautifully. Great service as well! The space was clean and modern. We left very full and happy that it did not break the bank.

    Stacey L.

    We came on a Wednesday and were happily surprised it was 1/2 off Sake! Yippee! We were on a 20th anniversary road trip and wanted some good sushi. Luckily, we found this gem! There is a big island inside that surrounds the chefs, so it was fun to watch as we ate. All the fish we had was fresh, expertly cut, and packed with flavor. Yaletown is a great area, but be aware this place gets packed so you may want to get a reservation. If we are traveling through again, we will return!

    Kay F.

    One reason that I chose to dine at Oshi Nori was that it made dining alone very easy as everyone just had a seat at the bar. They are known for their hand rolls but it felt like it had a significant Western fusion rather than being authentic. I got the 4 rolls basic set and thought it was only okay. The rolls weren't anything special, and I also thought that the fish could have been more fresh. I did like that you could see the chef making your food and the rolls came one at a time at good intervals allowing me to enjoy and savour the taste in between the offerings.

    Robin L.

    Came for an early dinner with the family and we each had a set, which was honestly not quite enough for me personally but could be if you're a small eater. I find it difficult to give Oshi Nori any more accolades given its characteristic normalcy to all other Vancouver joints. They're not really selling food or extreme quality (let alone quantity) - rather you dine here for the "experience". An omakase taco hand roll experience that neither dazzles in terms of originality nor quality. One of the pluses is that prices aren't too bad if you're not choosing their premium options. If not, you're spending at least 1 set menu's worth and a few extra rolls for $50-60. Unfortunately, this "experience" may end up being just a fad and I expect to start seeing Happy Hour menus start up just to stay in business - especially in Yaletown.

    Maya Mayuko T.

    I have been to similar hand roll restaurants before, but I noticed some of the rolls at this new place looked different from others. I wanted to try this new hand roll restaurant located in Yaletown. The restaurant has a very stylish ambiance, and there is only a sushi counter, not tables. The sushi chef serves each customer's order one by one. We ordered several Oshi Nori hand rolls and basic rolls, including a set and individual rolls. I highly recommend the Oshi Nori rolls, which are their signature dish. They were beautifully presented with rice on the bottom and sashimi with toppings, just like sushi tacos. The nori was very crispy and flavorful. My favorites were the Aburi Scallop, King Salmon, Yellowtail, and Aburi King Salmon. The basic rolls were good too, especially the bluefin tuna, which was great. From the appetizers, I ordered the Shakemaki Negitoro, which was just awesome. The negitoro was rolled in salmon sashimi, and it was really delicious. The service was attentive and friendly, and they explained the details of the menu. However, I noticed that only one sushi chef was working around 5 PM. After the busy time, an additional chef started working. As a result, the sushi was served a bit slower than I expected, but I understood that there was only one chef at that time. Overall, we all loved this restaurant. We will definitely be back to try different items on the menu.

    Kiran S.

    Found this little gem in Yaletown, Vancouver, BC...rather unobtrusive and tucked away between more heavily advertised restaurants. We were welcomed and seated at a bar/diner style setup typical of Sushi bars. The place was near empty on a Sunday afternoon which was just fine for us.The waiters/waitresses were extremely friendly - good kids from Ireland and Brazil. Spect out stay chatting with them. Had Miso soup, Truffle Edamame, and various Roll sets and Donburis. Wagyu Beef, Salmon, Bluefin Tuna, Scallops...all beautifully crafted by the Sushi master chefs. Topped off the meal with smooth Sake... Food and service were excellent; meal for four with a bottle of Sake and tip set us back $175 (US). Worth every penny! A must visit while in Yaletown.

    Noi M.

    What a great meal!! The space so darn comfy and so cute. I got some hand rolls and some aburi was so fresh, which is what I was looking for!! Chef and the guy who introduced the food is so nice. I love this restaurant so much, everything was very flavorful and delicious.

    Mel T.

    My husband and I stopped in after an early dinner because our first dinner wasn't too filling, and we needed a little something extra. We happened to be walking by and just decided to go here on a whim, because it looked promising. Unfortunately, looks can be deceiving. It was 8 PM on a Tuesday, and they told us it would be a 10 minute wait, which was accurate. Once inside, they'll explain the menu to you and give you a paper menu and pencil for you to tick off the items that you want. It's a sushi counter with about 20 seats and only two people making sushi. We instantly regretted coming here after we put in our order, because there were so many people who had orders ahead of us, and we were only getting a few things. But I have to say, they are pretty efficient with it - they'll group orders by who's getting what so if there are 5 people ordering the same roll, they make it all at once. Still, I think they could use an extra set of hands. Since I'm pregnant, I had to opt for the cooked rolls, so I did the lobster and snow crab. Both tasted very similar and had way too much mayo, and reminded me of canned tuna. For the price, I don't think it was worth it. Hubby had set menu of 4 Oshi Nori rolls (spicy bluefin, negitoro, king salmon, and aburi scallop). He said they were just okay. Overall, not worth the wait for sushi that is mid.

    Scallop seared

    This is a cozy sushi bar with all the action in the center where sushi and donburi is made right in front of us! Everything we had was delicious including the delicious curated sunomono and the most flavorful green tea. My favorite hand roll were the scallops done 2 different ways: Hokkaido and Asburi! Highly recommend this restaurant!

    Audrey T.

    Tasty spot for Japanese food and sushi in Yaletown! I got the lychee martini ($15) and the 5 oshi nori roll set menu ($36). Loved how fresh the fish tasted and the crispy nori. I would describe this as a nigiri sushi on top of seaweed. The spicy lobster, negitoro and aburi king salmon were my favorite. The unagi and king salmon were both good too. We still felt hungry after the set menu so ordered the spicy bluefin roll. Fish was tasty but the spicy sauce was a little too overwhelming on top.

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