We went on a Wednesday night and it was surprisingly quiet, only a few tables filled. We sat at a table this time, but I already know I would choose the sushi bar next visit to get a bit more of that direct connection with the chefs. From my visit, we worked through the full omakase menu, which moved from lighter starters into a steady rhythm of nigiri. The chawan mushi was silky and warm, with a subtle ocean flavor. While it wasn't too heavy, it did lean a touch too salty for me. The young tuna sashimi was clean and slightly sweet and was a clean reset before the rest of the meal. Among the cooked bites, the kabocha dish with grated daikon sauce was one of my favorites and brought a soft, earthy contrast. The nigiri sequence was the highlight: clean, balanced rice with fish that tasted carefully sourced. The hirame was soft and mild, almost buttery in texture. The botan ebi was one of my favorites, sweet and almost creamy. The scallop from Hokkaido had a gentle sweetness with a pop of citrus from the yuzu pepper that made it feel really fresh. I also really enjoyed the miso soup based on prawn dashi, which was a good comforting pause near the middle of the nigiri course. Following that, the tuna progression was done well, starting lean with akami and building into chutoro, which had that richer, melt-in-your-mouth texture without feeling greasy. Side by side, you could definitely tell the difference between the two cuts. Other standouts were the uni and ikura course which leaned fully into briny, rich flavors, while the anago at the end was soft and lightly sweet with a delicate glaze that didn't overpower the eel. Also need to shoutout the tamago which had a custardy texture with a hint of caramelized sweetness that made it feel more like a dessert than a side. Service and pacing were both really smooth. Each piece came out at the right time, and nothing felt rushed or delayed. It is the kind of place where you can just settle in and focus on each bite. Overall, it felt like a thoughtful and well-executed omakase with a few memorable highlights. read more

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Vancouver's West End has a wealth of exquisite omakase experiences. Tetsu is a standout among them for a few reasons: 1. It's been around longer than some 2. It has been recognized among the top 50 restaurants in all of Canada 3. It has consecutive years of Michelin recommendations But the reason that I particularly like Tetsu is because you can enjoy a wonderful omakase experience while sitting at a table for two and enjoying intimate conversation, rather than feeling like you have to be focused on the chef preparing each dish. That's not to say that the food is not still the primary focus. Everything that we had was absolutely delightful, and the variety made the meal consistently interesting without getting into what I sometimes call nigiri fatigue. I particularly found the miso soup at the start of the meal a good example of what makes for a great omakase. The serving was just enough to really enjoy the flavors without getting too full to enjoy the coming 20 courses. There was a complexity to it that I have not encountered in any miso soup before. This was followed by an assortment of appetizers that were each distinct and unique among all of the omakase experiences I've encountered. As is often the case, sometimes the seemingly simplest things are the standouts. I was particularly fond of the corn chowder that came with this course. I also really liked the decision to serve nearly all of the nigiri dishes in pairs. Rather than being handed nigiri one at a time, as is so often the case in an omakase restaurant. Here two pieces are plated together allowing you to compare and contrast the subtleties between the different preparations. It would be hard to pick a favorite amongst all of the nigiri served. There were a total of 14 offerings, and each had a distinct place in the sequence (with the possible exception of the spot prawn, which I still find to be a gooey mess). Certainly, the octopus was by far the most tender I had ever been served. It had been simmered, but still, I've never had octopus that melted in my mouth before. The citrus pepper paste served on the Hokkaido scallop was another standout. My wife, who doesn't particularly like eggs, was surprised that the Tamago (which had been torched to create a brulee on top) was among her favorites. Many 20-course meals end with a succession of desserts, each trying to top the previous one. Here they instead picked what I think was a stellar way to end the meal with a flavorful and yet light white coffee pudding. In the end, we felt we had had just the right amount of food and certainly had gotten our $200 worth from this remarkable experience. It's difficult online to determine what the beverage offerings are, so we had brought a bottle of champagne, which I always find to be the perfect accompaniment for sushi. It turns out that they do have a limited wine list that includes one champagne, and the pricing is reasonable. If you like sake (which we don't particularly care for), there is an extensive sake list available. The service was certainly Michelin-caliber: precise, friendly, and informative. This is definitely a restaurant we will be returning to time and again. read more

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The service was spectacular! Our server was so knowledgeable and very kind! The sushi itself was decent. Unique flavors that brought out unique tastes but overall everything was just slightly fishy. It was an expensive dinner for 2 omakase and 10oz sake. About $600 Canadian. Considering the price for the quality, I would not come back. read more

Small intimate with wonderful food. We did the tasting menu at the counter and it was fabulous. The owner and chef was teaching us his tricks. Off menu is seared foie gras nigiri, literally the best bite of food I've ever had. Had 4 pieces. The saki flight / pairing is totally worth it. read more

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Able to snag last minute res for an anniversary dinner. Price as expected for Michelin recommended. Intimate, well lit, reserved but friendly service typical Japanese. Every bite was delicious. My favourite was the Aora Ika/Bigfin Reef squid. The origami Godzilla decorations were a small highlight. read more

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Meticulous selection and preparation of dishes and very professionally served - one of my favourite Vancouver restaurants!

Went this month, December, for the omakase which has extra add ons, like $55 female crab and $18 nigiris. The omakase was already $200+ per person, came with 8 appetizers, 13 nigiris, and a dessert. We opted out of add-ons, but got tea at $4 which comes in a nice pot and is refilled. It's a very small venue, and you definitely need a reservation. There were 5 paired seatings if I recall, including the bar. We started with turnip soup, then had a platter of 5 appetizers that had an oyster, yellowtail, abalone, mackerel and kabocha. My favorite was the oyster that came with ponzu jelly. Then we got some fried eel. The next part is the nigiris, which come in series of two, except for the last one, the uni, which comes alone. There were classics like toro, ika, amaebi, hotate (although it came with a twist, the hotate had a spicy pepper sauce, the squid was chopped up). And others I had never tried like gnome fish. The nigiris were really good, fresh, seasoned - no need for extra soy sauce. A nice touch is the pickled apple that comes with the ginger. It's sweet, a bit tart, and has cinnamon. The dessert was a tamago brule and a chestnut mochi. It was a nice, well serviced, well executed dinner experience. read more

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Exceptional experience. Unassuming setting leaves you nevertheless very happy. Both the food and the service were excellent. We plan to go back. The food was neither "busy" nor contrived but rather focused on quality. We had lots from the a la carte menu without a single miss. Bluefin Tuna Torotaku Maki stood out as something to savor, as were the chawanmushi and Ika Geso Butter Shoyu, which tasted more like meat - in a good way - than seafood. Spent about 350 subtotal for two and left feeling nicely full. Planning to return. read more

Enjoyed the service and the ambience at this place. It was a great experience overall. Tried the Omakase menu at the bar tables, and it met my expectations. Sashimi and sushi were delicious and fresh, and we had the coffee pudding for dessert, which was good for the finish. A bit on the pricier side but it would be a good choice for a first-time Omakase experience. read more

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Recommendation: Yes 9/10 for Experience & Ambiance: 10/10 for Service: 9/10 for Food: Final thoughts: Overall I will say dining read more

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I made a reservation in advance to sit at the sushi bar for omakase - highly recommended, as this is a small sushi restaurant with 3 seats at the bar and a few tables. I felt right at home as soon as I entered the restaurant, as I was greeted in Japanese by the hostess/waitresses. The menu was described to me in Japanese, and I could hear the staff all speaking it too! Loved that. The omakase starts in order of seating - the reservation was at 8pm, but the other 2 guests showed up a little later, so their omakase was a few pieces behind me throughout our meal. I felt a little bad as this meant that the chef had to handle the timing between me and the other 2 guests, but he handled it very well! At the sushi bar, you get to see all the fish being cut and prepared into nigiri, which is always fun to watch. The view is a little impeded by dishes and equipment stacked in front, but you can still see most of the action. During my visit, there were 2 chefs at the bar, but one of them was making sushi for a la carte orders, while the other was focused on the omakase courses. For my omakase, I had the option of upgrading the final uni nigiri to a Female snow crab with bafun uni for $40, so I did just that. What a delight! If you have this option, definitely go for it. The crab is so soft, and it comes with a lot of ikura, too, which I love! And the uni is so creamyyy. Loved it. I think, if I were to compare with other omakase experiences I've had, I would have enjoyed a more interactive experience with the chef. I spoke with the chef a little bit, but he didn't seem to want to talk, so I felt like I was disturbing him. And it would have been okay with me to wait a few minutes for the other 2 guests to catch up so that we were on the same menu items.. I think it would have felt more cohesive of a dinner experience that way. But these are just nit-picky things that ultimately didn't affect my dinner experience. High quality sushi, paced in a relaxed way, with very reasonable prices. Would come back! read more

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This was the best sushi I've ever had - and I live in NYC! I was a little afraid that I would tap out with so many courses, but I didn't. The last bite hit the perfect equilibrium - not full and not hungry. It all comes down to the perfection of the rice. I don't think I've ever had better sushi rice before. The rice sets each fish up for success and to be the star of the show. The ultimate star of the show is the owner/sushi master! Bravo! read more

First off, we visited Tetsu sushi bar back in May 2022. After hearing many good things about them and seeing them on so many foodie groups, we decided to give them a try. We made a reservation and originally we wanted to try out their Omakase experience, however, at the time of our booking, they did not offer Omakase, so we opted for à la cart. Unfortunately, overall, I feel that the Sushi here has missed the mark with us. From the quality to the value, we feel that the price they charge was not justified by what was served. Don't get me wrong, I'm more than willing to open up my wallet for a good quality sushi meal and have done so many times in the past. To begin, we had the eel tamago appetizer, and to our surprise, the egg had went off and had a rancid smell. We then ordered a series of sushi pieces, including scallop, salmon, Hamachi, mirugai, ikura, anago and the bluefin tuna trio (akami, chu-toro and ootoro). The sushi pieces were smaller than standard I would say and while the fish was fresh, there was nothing that made it standout. We finally concluded the meal with the foie gras and negitoro don, again, everything was on point but for $50+ it was merely 4-5 bites. Overall we weren't wowed by our experience. Perhaps we should waited until they offered omakase again. read more

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Omakase is definitely not my favourite Japanese dining style. In my opinion, it's expensive and often I feel unsatiated. This is my second time to Tetsu. The first time was probably 2-3 years ago and from what I remember, it wasn't that great. I decided to give them a second chance tonight since my sister and my friends raved about it. We just came back from Tetsu and after paying $300 for three people, we did not feel full nor satisfied. There is a mandatory minimum charge of $70 per person (which I don't mind paying) but honestly, I did not feel like the quality was up to standard. The omakase was alright, I guess. I didn't feel like there was one fish that wowed me. If I was to choose a favourite, it would be the Japanese uni. I also tried their fish miso soup (which was not on the menu) but the server was nice enough to ask the kitchen to make it for me. Unfortunately, it was nothing special. We also had the Ebi Zukushi Aburi roll and I didn't like it. I guess I didn't like the shiso paste and homemade sauce. Service was excellent. There was one server and she only had to cater to us and a couple sitting at the bar. With a plethora of Japanese food in our city, I might try other places before revisiting this restaurant. read more

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Incredible thank you ! We went to the Tetsu for the first time for a special birthday dinner and it didn't disappoint. This was the best sushi dinner I've ever had. Japanese uni was a highlight and all the other fish flown in from japan. The smoked king salmon was incredible. From foie gras to wagyu to the fine sake selection the luxury continued. Ended the meal with cold housemade soba noodles with dipping sauce. Service was gracious and professional. We will absolutely return for another special occasion. Oh make a reservation there is only one table and the sushi bar available as per social distancing protocols and a small space to start with. read more

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We ordered takeout today for a treat - OMG it was delicious!!! Expensive, but woah, so GOOD! We ordered the premium nigiri for 2 (20 pieces for $150, but they gave us 2 bonus pieces of umaki, their egg roll appie with eel), and their kanpachi tataki (10 pcs for $25). Honestly, it was exquisite. We paired it with sake from Niigata, it was a fabulous treat, and I am well aware how lucky I am to be able to have this. read more

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One of my favorite places for top notch Japanese food in Vancouver. They're pricey but I would def go back because the taste, the craft and the presentation is all worth it. Especially taste-wise. I love their foie gras blue fin tuna nigiri, the BEST I've had, definitely a must try! And the udon noodle there is absolutely delicious as well. I was surprised by how plain it looks but honestly it's became one of my favorite noodle soups. read more

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Great service! Food is good but slightly overpriced for a lacarte. Omakase may be better option than a lacarte here. read more

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We got the uni+ikura don, bluefin tuna set (3 pieces), and miso cod. I liked their chuutoro a lot but their ootoro had a sharp fishy aftertaste that made it worse than the chuutoro. Otherwise the restaurant is solid. The uni is rich with umami, not at all bitter, but I would say that this is bare minimum at this price point. The miso cod is a dish that is made the same almost everywhere and I don't think they did it better. Definitely a $$$$ restaurant instead of a $$ restaurant. $50 per person would not nearly be enough. Realistically $100+ per person. read more

Tetsu Sushi Bar - Uni+ikura don - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Food was mediocre, it was not filling but that's how small fancy Japanese restaurants are. I thought it was over priced including their French wine, i've honestly had better authentic sushi at similar places like this. Per person the meal is $100 as we got their around 10 course meal and their French wine we got was $90. If they provided DESSERT at the end of our meal would have been a lot better as I was expecting and hoping that they would give dessert at least! Especially because all the michelin star restaurants "fancy restaurants" I have been to always provided dessert at the end of the meal. The server was good as she made effort & explaining to us what each dish was (which is how it should be). I honestly wouldn't come here again but it was definitely a good experience. The ambiance could have put more effort, at the same time I understand that less is more - this place is seating for only 12, quite small. Good place for a business meeting to talk since it's quiet in here! I wouldn't come here again and bring my family & friends. However, the company I was with my partner and his parents - the fact that it was just us at the restaurant after the two ladies left felt like VIP since we were the only ones there. read more

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Small sushi bar that serves omakase. Been wanting to go to this place for a long time. The place is only big enough for 10-12 people to fit. Each pieces were unique in its taste. The staff were great and attentive . Definitely worth it. read more

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First time trying Omakase and wow what an experience. You can tell the chef is very particular on the freshness of the fish. The chef was able to incorporate secret ingredients like lemon zest and others to amplify the taste of each individual fish. I love it so much that I have booked my next reservation already. read more

Tetsu Sushi Bar - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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My favourite omakase spot in Vancouver. I have dined here twice and both visits were impeccable. The care and craft that the chefs put into the food is incredible. The menu changes daily and the fish is incredibly fresh and divine. Some of the new-to-us fishes that we had yesterday were the "houbou" (a gurnard/white fish), "nodoguro" (black throat seaparch) and the "kinmedai" (golden eye snapper). The omakase meal was comprised of 4 seasonal appetizers (their unagi in tamago creation is so damn tasty), 15 pieces of negiri sushi, a half roll (we got a negitori roll with oshinko), dessert, and the best miso soup I've ever had. If you order sake, you get to choose your own cute cup to drink from. Our server was lovely. It's a very small restaurant so make sure you make reservations. This place is perfect for a special occasion. A definite must for those who appreciate fine sushi. read more

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After looking through a handful of sushi spots on yelp, we finally settled for Tetsu. It is a very small location with limited seating. We didn't have a reservation but were seated right away. Their dinner menu now was a lot smaller than the menu we saw on their yelp images from a year ago. They also had a white board with a massive list of their fresh fishes and specials. Our server had great knowledge and was super polite. We ordered just a BUNCH of nigiri and OH MY GOSH IT WAS ALLLL SO AMAZING. Such melt in your mouth type of sushi. Everything was already well seasoned so there was no soy sauce on the side for you, not that you needed it anyway. I'm from Washington so it's hard to find such nice quality melty in your mouth type sushi like this at such a low price. Ended the meal with their fresh mochi strawberry daifuku and it was such a nice texture. Our bill came out to 167CAD which converts to 129USD, which is so freaking cheap for everything we got!! Definitely coming back here every time we come to Vancouver. read more

Arguably the best Omakase restaurant in Vancouver. Yes you will pay a high price but in return you get one of the best food experiences around. The chefs are very knowledgeable and nice as are the servers, describing each dish in detail. Our dinner was $185 each but worth every penny. read more

Tetsu is a small place, so it is best to reserve a table in advance if you plan to come here, especially on weekends. There was a good selection of fish (from Japan and locally) and I appreciated that the menu had items at different price points, so you can try out different things. I enjoyed the meal but thought that some of the fish did leave that slightly "fishy" taste in your mouth. One other thing I noticed is that rice in the nigiri pieces seemed a little on the al dente side - usually I am used to having the rice be a little softer. read more

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Very small and traditional Japanese sushi restaurant. Fresh and delicious. Come early. read more

Tetsu Sushi Bar - Japanese tako - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Had Edomae nigiri omakase with Aky-san and it was amazing! Sit at the bar. Trust the chef. Enjoy an amazing meal! Definitely make a reservation to guarantee a seat at the bar. I flew to Vancouver just to try this restaurant and I will be back! read more

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Second time in Vancouver, fourth sushi joint we've been too. Stopped by here for lunch on a cold rainy Sunday, got a table immediately even though the place is really small. Simple and clean decor. Good size menu when you include the white board. The food is the best I've had in Vancouver so far and possibly the best sushi I've had in North America. First time trying aburi sushi and it blew my away. I can't find anything to complain about, I'll be back next time I'm in Van. read more

Tetsu Sushi Bar - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Ahhhhh finally Vancouver! Some good good Japanese! Love tetsu sushi bar and after just one visit this little gem became my go to spot for sushi. They have a little bit of everything that you would want if you are super into nigiri and fancy things as I am totally into. One of the only restos in Vancouver where you can fine baifun uni all year round and shirako. This resto def has the best foie Gras nigiri hands down. There's a regular menu, and a special board that has all the specials. The head chef cane from Kiriri in Richmond... and most of the staff is Japanese. Very authentic and fish quality here is amazing. Do get the white fish carpaccio, all the different types of toros aburi and not, chopped scallop, sunomonos, and whatever else they have on special. Nodoguro is also a good fish if they have it, as well as blue fin tuna with New Brunswick Caviar. Those are some of my faves just to name a few!!!!! read more

I enjoyed my dinner very much and will be back next time I'm in town! Ordered: Omakase w/ Premium Sushi Set First Course: 4 kinds of appetizer Sperm roe - definitely needed the ponzu! Beef - very bland Mushrooms & Tofu - Interesting like tofu mixed with taro. Yummmmmmmmmmmy mushrooms Squid - Yum Second Course: Daily Special Nigri Sushi The two that stood out the most were the spicy hotate & smoked maeda; salivating just thinking about it. I had it served peice by peice because the best way to enjoy each nigri was to eat immediately after the chef place on your plate; hence, no pics for this course. Third Course: Inaniwa Udon served hot or cold. I ordered hot and from a glance, it looked like a fusion bowl of pho, but it was not. This hot bowl soothes the soul on a rainy night like tonight!! The broth was delicate with a one two punch in your mouth! Fourth Course: Dessert Strawberry mochi w/ red bean paste - Alright In addition, I also ordered: Kani Salad - Dungeness crab, cucumber, and Japanese Mayo 5 pieces of local uni sashimi read more

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Fool me once, shame on you... The experience was a big disappointment not coming close to living up to the price. All Omakase experiences are not equal and this was on the lower end of the spectrum. The sushi was poorly constructed falling apart on the plate and in my hand when trying to eat it. The rice seemed very undercooked as well. Fish slices were extremely small, the quality and selection of what was served was underwhelming, and their Otoro was a poor cut with stringy texture. They had to cook it in Aburi style probably because it was not good enough to eat raw. I paid an extra $30 for an upgraded special piece of uni that was garbage. It was served in a bowl wet, runny, and mushy falling apart on top of a small mound of poorly seasoned and improperly cooked rice. I knew I should have cancelled the dish based on earlier impressions. Other pieces were also cooked, over seasoned, or just off in taste. The meal looked big enough on paper. I was glad to just get it finished. The very young chefs engaged in a bare minimum manner and lacked skills and style, making it a blah experience. The three seat sushi bar is small and you do feel blocked from seeing the preparation in front of you. Yet you are still too close the chefs that hardly acknowledge you from entrance the finish. The best part and most entertaining part of the night was a small tank of live pet crabs next to the sushi bar. That was about all that really interested me. The servers were actually friendly and efficient so that was the only other highlight for me after the pet crabs. The other bonus was a larger table was behind the sushi bar and the guest spoke very loud and the noise behind you as you are was a bit annoying too. In the end it was about as expensive as the other top Omakase experiences in town or in the country, yet it was like being served in a restaurant of inexperienced high school and college kids. Don't plan to return. read more

My first omakase experience and I was not disappointed. Everything was very fresh. My favourite piece was probably the spanish makarel read more

Another Japanese restaurant on the Denman/Robson corridor. This one does serve more than your average sushi rolls and udon bowls. I tried the Hamachi Yu-An (no meal), Tako Wasabi and the Chirashi Don Set from the lunch menu. All in all, things were pretty good. My fish was the right level of salty even with the soy and sake marinade, albeit the fish was slightly on the dryer side. Fish was not exactly big enough for a "solo meal" but if you have other things, it's not too bad. Tako Wasabi was heavy on the wasabi punch just the way I like it. Several pieces of largely cut pieces of Octopus mingled with diced fresh wasabi. I didn't actually try the Chirashi Don Set but my date said it was ok. A nice selection of fresh seafood on top of rice and a small bowl of plain udon (for those that can't decide between rice or noodles). I was pleasantly surprised to see Omakase on the menu. I will definitely need to come back to check that out. Slightly pricy but I'd justify eating this over a bowl of expensive ramen any day. Welcome addition to the block. read more

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My 2nd time having my birthday dinner here. Ordered the premium omakase and additional order of Negitoro hand cone. Food and service were just awesome!! Do not come earlier than your reservation time though, there isnt much room for you to actually wait for your table to be ready. read more

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I am a big fan of Tetsu. I have visited Tetsu many times since my first review and I have yet to be disappointed. The food is meticulously prepared and executed. Ingredients used are top-notch, imported from Japan, and served at their ideal state. Consistently superb quality of food and experience. From time to time, Tetsu also offers some rare Japanese delicacies. Order the cod sperm sac nigiri if you are feeling adventurous! Price has gone up a little since it first opened, but it is still fair for what you get in return. You will not feel ripped off after paying the bill. Absolutely "still" my favorite sushi restaurant in Vancouver. The 5-star ratings are well-deserved. read more

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Great fish at great pricing and fantastic service! Tried to make day of reservations at Sushi Bar Mauimi, but it was booked for a week in advance. Since we were just tourists in this beautiful city, we decided to move onto the next: Tetsu Sushi Bar. I found it on yelp, and the most recent review left by Traci C. - though brief - caught my eye, due to the mention of Hokkaido uni and foie gras. Opted to go for the omakase without the otsumami, udon and dessert, because we wanted to try as much fish as we could. At $58 CAD ($40ish USD), we thought this was a steal compared to what we pay back home for more mediocre fish. Omakase for 2 please! Only disappointment was that we ended up at a table instead of the bar (I absolutely HATE omakase at a table, there is no interaction with the itamae, which is half the experience- how can the itamae get a feel for what you like/dislike?). Out comes the tray of sushi. There was hirame, Spanish mackerel, Japanese mackerel, sea bream, amberjack, otoro and Hokkaido uni. The sea bream and amberjack were great - the itamae's knife skills were really on point, because these pieces were not overly thick and chewy, but sliced just right. The kama toro was melt-in-your-mouth delicious (of course). But the Hokkaido uni? It was good, but I've had better elsewhere: the texture was super delicate, but i could barely detect the sweet and slightly salty flavor of the uni. It might have been my taste buds, because my wife said it tasted delicious. We wanted more fish! Out came the nodoguro, king salmon, and Hokkaido scallop nigiri. All were great, but the nodoguro was amazing! Never had this fish before in Japan or in California. Then came the last piece, so we ordered the foie gras aburi. Mind.blown. My eyes rolled back into my skull, and I had to check my pants because I was in bliss. My only gripes about this restaurant is that its too small, bar seating is only limited to 4 people and the rice for the nigiri broke off too easily when held by my fingers. All these things can be easily overlooked when your chomping down on that foie gras aburi! Kanpai!! read more

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Came here with friends from out of town based on suggestions from local foodies. Our reservation was not accomodated on time, so minus 1 star for that. We had to wait about 20-30 mins for our table, and the server did not offer anything for the wait. Overall: my favourite bites were the mackeral sushi, hokkaido uni, the uni ikara shooters, the foie gras sushi, and crudo dish with mini jalapenos. Quality is amazing, service can be improved. Make reservations, this is a tiny spot! read more

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Absolutely the best sushi I've ever had! Great location, private (only 13 seats), authentic with a helpful and accommodating staff. We started with the miso soup and seaweed salad with crab then moved to share three rolls: real crab roll, ocean special and salmon zukushi aburi roll. The miso soup was seasoned just right, warm and inviting. The salad was a mix of sweet vinegar with crunchy cucumber and seaweed and sweet crab chunks. The three sushi rolls were amazing! So good in fact, we asked for a fourth (of anything) the staff would recommend. We were served an ebu zukushi aburi (prawn roll) with shiso paste. Mind. Blown. (drops mic, walks off stage.) If you can get a reservation here this is one place you'll not want to miss. read more

3.5 stars. I put Tetsu in the same category as other small japanese owned sushi restaurants that serves higher quality sushi/sashimi. So this rating is not comparing with big piece sushi joints. The price is naturally more expensive than sushi joints as the quality of fish is higher. What you can expect here is a higher quality fish. The rice is done properly with a good consistency. I had the chirashi don set for lunch. The udon was good like most upper scale places that can do it well. I thought it was a nice touch to serve the tenaksu (tempura flakes) on the side instead of soaking it in. What I found off about this place was the cut of the fish. It didn't enhance it to make me feel the sweet flavours like other places I've tried. It's missing the umami. Overall it was good. However, as it's downtown and rent is expensive it is a little more expensive then other restaurants in the same scale. Adding to how hard it is to get to and it's super small, I probably won't be initiating to go back. read more

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