Omakase Vancouver, BC: Price Guide by Tier (2026)

Introduction

Nobody had built a single, current, price-tiered list of omakase in Metro Vancouver. The blogs that exist hit one or two rooms, quote a price from 2019, and never put the whole spectrum in one table. So I did.

Omakase is the one Vancouver food search where the price is the entire question. "Omakase" means "I leave it up to you" — you sit at the counter, you don't see a menu, and the chef decides. So before anyone books, the first thing they want to know is simple: how much, how many courses, and is it worth it at this tier? A $45 lunch omakase and a $335 dinner omakase are both called "omakase," and they are completely different experiences. The word tells you nothing about the bill.

This is the reference I wanted. I have organised every Metro Vancouver omakase I could verify into three price tiers — entry ($35–$80), mid ($90–$160), and high-end ($180–$400+) — sorted by price per person, with the course count or format and a plain note on reservations, seating, and what you actually get. Omakase is the splurge end of the sushi spectrum; if you want the value end, see our all-you-can-eat guides linked below.

I am Wendy Huang. I pay for my own meals and I take notes. Omakase pricing moves fast — these are small rooms, often a single chef, and prices climb as fish costs rise. So I have marked every number as verified (confirmed from the restaurant's own site, Tock listing, or a 2025–2026 source) or estimate / check current pricing (a realistic figure I will not pretend is exact). Treat the verified prices as a mid-2026 snapshot and confirm when you book — most of these are reservation-only, and several take deposits.

This complements our value-end sushi references: the Vancouver all-you-can-eat by price guide (2026) and the AYCE sushi Vancouver prices ranked (2026). If you are new to omakase etiquette — how to order, tip, and behave at the counter — see our how to order omakase in Vancouver guide.

How to Read This Guide

• Verified price — a current 2026 omakase price I confirmed from the restaurant's own site, its Tock/OpenTable listing, or a 2025–2026 source. All prices are per person, before tax, gratuity, and beverages, unless noted.
• Estimate / "check current pricing" — I could not confirm an exact current figure, so I give a realistic number and flag it. Confirm before you book.
• The tier is the experience. Entry tier is a generous, well-made nigiri set — great food, less ceremony. Mid tier adds appetisers, more courses, and counter craft. High-end is the full multi-course, hyper-seasonal, often Michelin-listed event, sometimes 20–25 courses, sometimes with a deposit.
• Reservation reality. Most of these are counter-only or counter-first, small (8–14 seats), and reservation-only via Tock or OpenTable. The high-end rooms book out weeks ahead and several charge a fully-refundable deposit that becomes your bill.
• Lunch is cheaper. Where a room offers a lunch omakase, it is routinely 40–60% less than dinner for fewer courses. I have noted lunch prices where confirmed.
• Closed / not-actually-omakase rooms are listed separately so you do not waste a booking.

The Metro Vancouver Omakase Price Table (2026)

This is the master table, sorted cheapest to priciest by the headline omakase price (dinner where both exist). Below it, I break each tier down with detail.

Summary: In 2026, Vancouver omakase spans a huge range. Entry tier ($35–$80): Matsuzushi (~$35, Port Moody), Itosugi Kappo ($45 lunch), Sushi Bar Shu weekend lunch ($88), Tetsu lunch ($98). Mid tier ($90–$160): Octopus' Garden ($120), Sushi Hil ($125 lunch / $150 dinner), Sushi Bar Maumi ($135). High-end ($180–$400+): Shota ($195), Junzushi ($200), Sushi Bar Shu dinner ($208), Masayoshi ($220, Michelin Star), Tetsu counter ($240), Sushi Hyun ($300, Michelin Star), Tojo's (from $330), Okeya Kyujiro (up to $335 dinner, Michelin Star). The single biggest lever is lunch vs dinner — a lunch omakase is often 40–60% cheaper than the same room's dinner.

How Omakase Pricing Actually Works Here

Before the tier breakdown, the four things that decide your omakase bill:

1. Course count drives the number. Entry tier is one generous nigiri set (10–12 pieces, maybe a soup). Mid tier adds appetisers and counter craft. High-end is 15–25+ courses of seasonal seafood, often flown in, plated as a multi-act meal. You are paying per course and per gram of premium fish.
2. Counter costs more than the table. At rooms that offer both (Tetsu: $240 counter vs $220 table), the counter — where you watch the chef and get each piece handed to you — carries a premium. The counter is the omakase experience; the table is closer to a fixed tasting menu.
3. Lunch is the entry ramp. Several high-end rooms run a much cheaper lunch omakase (Tetsu $98 vs $240 counter; Sushi Bar Shu $88 lunch vs $208 dinner; Sushi Hil $125 vs $150). It is the cheapest way into a top counter — fewer courses, same hands.
4. Deposits and the booking system. The Michelin-tier rooms (Sushi Hyun, Okeya Kyujiro, Masayoshi, Junzushi) book through Tock or OpenTable, often with a fully-refundable deposit that converts to your bill. Sushi Hyun's $300 "reservation fee" is the dinner price, refunded on arrival and re-charged with the final bill. Read the booking terms — a no-show forfeits the deposit.

Entry Tier: $35–$80 — Omakase Without the Ceremony

This tier is where you get a chef's-choice set of well-made nigiri for the price of a nice à la carte dinner. Less theatre, still real omakase value.

Matsuzushi (Port Moody) is the suburban steal — a chef's-choice 11-piece nigiri set plus one temaki (handroll) for around $35 (estimate). It is the cheapest "omakase" figure I found in the region. Confirm current pricing before the drive out; this is a small neighbourhood spot, not a downtown counter.

Itosugi Kappo Cuisine (Mount Pleasant) is the best low-cost kappo-style omakase in the city. The lunch omakase is around $45 (estimate) — two small appetisers, 10 pieces of nigiri, a maki roll, and miso soup — and the dinner runs around $78 (estimate) with added cooked courses. Reviewers consistently say it punches well above its price. Confirm the current lunch/dinner figures.

Sushi Bar Shu — weekend lunch ($88, verified) is the cheapest way into a serious downtown counter. The $88 weekend lunch omakase is a genuine taste of the same kitchen that charges $208 at dinner. Book via Tock.

Tetsu Sushi Bar — lunch ($98, verified but seasonal/limited) occasionally runs a lunch omakase around $98 — a fraction of its $220–$240 dinner. It is offered seasonally and sells out; check Tetsu's site or Tock for current availability.

Summary: The entry tier is real omakase, just leaner. Matsuzushi ($35) and Itosugi lunch ($45) are the lowest-cost sets; Sushi Bar Shu's $88 weekend lunch and Tetsu's seasonal $98 lunch are the cheapest doors into top downtown counters. All four are the value play before you commit to a $200+ dinner.

Mid Tier: $90–$160 — The Sweet Spot

This is where most people should start with "proper" Vancouver omakase: Michelin-listed counters, full nigiri sets, real craft, without the four-figure-curious dinner price.

Octopus' Garden (1995 Cornwall Ave, Kitsilano) is the Michelin-recommended Kitsilano institution and one of the city's most authentically Japanese-owned counters. It now runs one omakase tier at $120 (verified) — nigiri, sashimi, cooked dishes, and Chef Sada-san's originals. No phone calls during service; book ahead. A long-time local favourite and arguably the best mid-tier value in the city.

Sushi Hil (3330 Main St) is the Main Street Michelin-listed counter. Lunch omakase is $125, dinner $150 (verified) — dinner adds a few more bites. Counter-only, reservation-only via Tock. Refined, restrained, and a reliable introduction to the format.

Sushi Bar Maumi (Davie Village) is the tiny Michelin-listed Davie counter. Its omakase nigiri tasting is now $135 (verified) — note this has climbed from the famous $75–$80 of a few years ago, so retire any blog still quoting that. Reservation-only; very small room.

Summary: The mid tier is the sweet spot for first-timers and regulars alike. Octopus' Garden ($120) is the best-value Michelin-recommended counter; Sushi Hil ($125 lunch / $150 dinner) is the polished Main St pick; Sushi Bar Maumi ($135) is the intimate Davie counter — but it is no longer the "$75 omakase," so check the current price.

High-End Tier: $180–$400+ — The Splurge

This is the full event: 15–25+ courses, hyper-seasonal fish, Michelin Stars, deposits, and weeks-ahead booking. Worth it for an occasion; not a casual Tuesday.

Shota Omakase (Arbutus Ridge, 5688 Yew St) runs a modern Edomae dinner at $195 (verified) — four otsumami small plates, miso soup, 11 seasonal nigiri, a handroll, and tamago. Note: this is the dedicated omakase room, distinct from the casual Shota Sushi & Grill; book the omakase experience specifically.

Junzushi offers a "Premium Sushi Omakase" at $200 for 19 courses (verified) via Tock. Reservation-only.

Sushi Bar Shu — dinner ($208, verified) is the full dinner: three chef's-choice sashimi, three appetisers, miso, 11 nigiri, two savoury courses (atsuyaki tamago and a negitoro handroll), and dessert. Seasonal named menus (e.g. Matsu/Sakura ~$208) rotate; check Tock for the current one.

Masayoshi (Fraserhood, on Fraser St) holds a Michelin Star. The nigiri omakase is $220 (verified) — eight nigiri plus an appetiser, miso, and dessert. Book the sushi bar for an unobstructed view of Chef Masayoshi Baba's hyper-seasonal work. Reservation-only via Tock.

Tetsu Sushi Bar (775 Denman St, West End) is the Michelin-recommended 12-seat room. Dinner omakase is $220 at the table / $240 at the counter (verified) — five to six seasonal appetisers, about 13 nigiri, tamago, and dessert. The counter premium buys the front-row seat.

Sushi Hyun (Downtown) took gold for omakase at Vancouver Magazine's 2026 Restaurant Awards and holds a Michelin Star. The dinner is $300 per person for 15+ courses (verified); the booking takes a $300 deposit that is your bill, fully refunded on arrival and re-charged with the final total. Currently the most awarded omakase in the city.

Tojo's (Fairview) is the founding house — chef Hidekazu Tojo, credited with inventing the California roll and a Vancouver omakase pioneer. Sushi-bar omakase starts from $330 (verified), scaling with the chef's tasting. À la carte is also available; reservation-only.

Okeya Kyujiro (Central Vancouver) holds a Michelin Star and is the most theatrical room in town — an immersive, performance-style omakase. Brunch is $180 (15+ courses); dinner is $335 (25+ courses), verified. It also runs a novel "Ochakase" afternoon-tea omakase around $150. Deposit-based booking; weeks ahead.

Summary: The high-end tier runs $180 to $335+. The entry points are Shota ($195), Junzushi ($200), and Sushi Bar Shu dinner ($208). The Michelin Stars cluster at the top: Masayoshi ($220), Sushi Hyun ($300, 2026 VanMag gold), Tojo's (from $330), and Okeya Kyujiro (up to $335, most theatrical). Expect deposits, counter premiums, and weeks-ahead booking. This is occasion dining — pick the room for the experience, not just the fish.

Not Actually a Dedicated Omakase House (Common Confusion)

A few names get searched alongside "omakase Vancouver" but are primarily à la carte sushi restaurants. They may do a chef's-choice on request, but they are not omakase-counter destinations — do not book expecting a multi-course counter experience:

• Sushi Mura (6485 Oak St, Oakridge) — a well-loved, good-value à la carte sushi bar. It can do chef's selections, but it is not a dedicated omakase house. Go for the à la carte.
• Toku Japanese Restaurant (Richmond, Lansdowne) — à la carte sushi, sashimi, and chirashi, not a counter omakase.
• Minami (Yaletown) — a larger Aburi-style tapas-and-cocktails room. It has run omakase-style and seasonal tasting events, but its identity is à la carte Aburi (flame-seared) sushi, not a small omakase counter. Confirm whether an omakase is currently offered before relying on it.

These are good sushi; they just are not the omakase-counter experience this guide is about.

Retire These / Verify Before You Go

Omakase rooms are small and turnover is real. Before you trust an older list:

• Sushi Bar Maumi is no longer "$75–$80." Many blogs still headline Maumi as the city's best cheap omakase at $75. It is now $135 (verified). Great room, but update the number.
• Octopus' Garden no longer has multiple omakase tiers. Old reviews quote $60 / $100 / $120 options. It now runs one tier at $120. Drop the $60 figure.
• "Toku Sushi closed" refers to a US (La Cañada) location, not the Richmond Toku — but the Richmond Toku is à la carte, not omakase. Don't list it as an omakase spot.
• Mura and Toku are à la carte, not omakase counters (see above). Retire them from any "omakase" roundup.
• I could not verify a current 2026 Tekka Bar (Gastown) omakase price (older posts cite ~$79 dinner / ~$42 lunch). If you see it listed, confirm directly — I will not print an unverified figure as fact.

The Cheapest and Most Expensive Omakase in 2026

• Cheapest omakase (estimate): Matsuzushi, Port Moody ($35, 11 nigiri + temaki) and Itosugi Kappo lunch ($45). Confirm current pricing.
• Cheapest door into a top downtown counter (verified): Sushi Bar Shu weekend lunch, $88, and Tetsu's seasonal lunch omakase, ~$98.
• Best mid-tier value (verified): Octopus' Garden, $120 — Michelin-recommended, one clean tier.
• Most expensive verified dinner: Okeya Kyujiro dinner, $335 (25+ courses), and Tojo's, from $330 — with Sushi Hyun at $300 the most-awarded.
• Most Michelin recognition: Masayoshi, Sushi Hyun, Okeya Kyujiro, and Tojo's anchor the high end; Tetsu, Sushi Hil, Sushi Bar Maumi, and Octopus' Garden carry Michelin listings at the mid/upper-mid tier.

For the value end of Vancouver sushi, see the Vancouver all-you-can-eat by price guide (2026) and the AYCE sushi Vancouver prices ranked (2026). Omakase is the splurge end; AYCE is the value end of the same sushi spectrum.

What to Expect at an Omakase Counter

If it is your first time, a few honest notes so the price feels worth it:

• You don't order. The chef decides. Tell them allergies and hard dislikes up front; otherwise, trust the room. That is the whole point of "omakase."
• Eat nigiri immediately, with your hands. Each piece is built to be eaten the second it is placed — temperature and rice texture are timed. Don't drown it in soy; the chef has already seasoned it.
• Counter beats table. If the room offers both and you can afford the premium, sit at the counter. The interaction and the just-made piece are what you are paying for.
• Book early and read the deposit terms. High-end rooms book weeks out and take refundable deposits that become your bill. A no-show forfeits it.
• Lunch is the smart first try. Before committing to a $200–$335 dinner, do a lunch omakase ($45–$125) at the same calibre of room. Same hands, lower stakes.

Is Omakase Worth It in Vancouver?

It depends on which tier and why. For a special occasion, the high-end Michelin rooms (Masayoshi, Sushi Hyun, Okeya Kyujiro, Tojo's, $220–$335) deliver a genuine multi-course event you cannot replicate à la carte — the seasonality, the counter craft, the theatre. For a great sushi dinner without the four-figure-curious bill, the mid tier (Octopus' Garden $120, Sushi Hil $125–$150, Maumi $135) is the sweet spot and where I send most people first. For value-first eating, omakase is the wrong category entirely — go AYCE (linked above) at a third of the price. The honest test: omakase is worth it when you want the experience of a chef cooking for you piece by piece, not when you are optimising dollars-per-bite.

Key Takeaway

In 2026, Vancouver omakase runs from roughly $35 (Matsuzushi, Port Moody — chef's-choice nigiri set) to $335 (Okeya Kyujiro dinner, 25+ courses) per person. The entry tier ($35–$98) is real omakase without the ceremony, with lunch sets the smartest first try. The mid tier ($120–$150) — Octopus' Garden, Sushi Hil, Sushi Bar Maumi — is the sweet spot for most people. The high-end tier ($180–$335+) is occasion dining anchored by four Michelin Stars (Masayoshi, Sushi Hyun, Okeya Kyujiro, Tojo's), with Sushi Hyun taking 2026 VanMag gold. Lunch is always cheaper than dinner; the counter always costs more than the table. And update your old lists: Maumi is now $135, not $75, and Mura, Toku, and Minami are à la carte, not omakase counters. Confirm any "estimate" price before you book — these are small rooms and pricing moves.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does omakase cost in Vancouver in 2026?

Omakase in Vancouver runs from roughly $35 per person at the entry end (Matsuzushi in Port Moody, a chef's-choice nigiri set) up to $335 for a high-end dinner (Okeya Kyujiro, 25+ courses), before tax, tip, and drinks. The mid tier — the sweet spot for most people — is about $120 to $150 (Octopus' Garden $120, Sushi Hil $125 lunch / $150 dinner, Sushi Bar Maumi $135). Lunch omakase is routinely 40 to 60% cheaper than the same room's dinner.

What is the cheapest omakase in Vancouver?

At the entry end, Matsuzushi in Port Moody is around $35 for an 11-piece nigiri set plus a handroll, and Itosugi Kappo Cuisine runs a roughly $45 lunch omakase. The cheapest door into a top downtown counter is Sushi Bar Shu's $88 weekend lunch omakase or Tetsu's seasonal lunch omakase around $98. Confirm entry-tier prices before you go, as these are small rooms.

What is the most expensive omakase in Vancouver?

The high end is Okeya Kyujiro's dinner at $335 per person for 25+ courses and Tojo's from $330, followed by Sushi Hyun at $300 (which took gold for omakase at Vancouver Magazine's 2026 Restaurant Awards). These are Michelin-Star rooms with deposit-based booking, often weeks ahead. Masayoshi's nigiri omakase ($220) and Tetsu's counter omakase ($240) sit just below.

Which Vancouver omakase restaurants have a Michelin Star?

As of 2026, Masayoshi (Fraserhood), Sushi Hyun (Downtown), Okeya Kyujiro (Central), and Tojo's (Fairview) carry Michelin Stars for their omakase. Several more are Michelin-recommended or Michelin-listed, including Tetsu Sushi Bar, Sushi Hil, Sushi Bar Maumi, and Octopus' Garden, which sit at the mid and upper-mid price tiers.

Is omakase worth it in Vancouver?

For a special occasion, yes — the high-end Michelin rooms ($220 to $335) deliver a multi-course, hyper-seasonal counter experience you cannot get à la carte. For a great sushi dinner at a fairer price, the mid tier ($120 to $150) such as Octopus' Garden, Sushi Hil, and Sushi Bar Maumi is the sweet spot. If you are optimising for value rather than experience, omakase is the wrong category — all-you-can-eat sushi costs about a third as much. A lunch omakase is the smartest way to try a top room before committing to its dinner price.

What is the difference between lunch and dinner omakase pricing?

Lunch omakase is the value entry, routinely 40 to 60% cheaper than the same room's dinner for fewer courses. For example, Tetsu's seasonal lunch is around $98 versus $220 to $240 at dinner, Sushi Bar Shu is $88 at weekend lunch versus $208 at dinner, and Sushi Hil is $125 lunch versus $150 dinner. If you want to experience a top counter without the full dinner price, book lunch.

Has the price of omakase at Sushi Bar Maumi gone up?

Yes. Sushi Bar Maumi in Davie Village was famous as Vancouver's best cheap omakase at around $75 to $80 a few years ago. Its nigiri omakase tasting is now $135 per person as of 2026, so retire any older guide still quoting $75. It is still an excellent, intimate Michelin-listed counter, just no longer a budget pick.

References

[1] Tetsu Sushi Bar, official site and menu, Vancouver, 2026. Omakase $220 table / $240 counter, lunch omakase ~$98; 12 seats; Michelin-recommended. https://www.tetsusushibar.com/menu

[2] Masayoshi, official site, Fraserhood, Vancouver, 2026. Michelin Star; nigiri omakase $220 (8 nigiri + appetiser, miso, dessert); sushi-bar booking. https://www.masayoshi.ca/

[3] Shota Omakase, official menu, Vancouver, 2026. Edomae dinner omakase $195 (4 otsumami, miso, 11 nigiri, handroll, tamago). https://shotaomakase.com/menu/

[4] Sushi Hyun, Tock listing, Vancouver, 2026. Dinner $300 (15+ courses), $300 refundable reservation deposit; VanMag 2026 omakase gold; Michelin Star. https://www.exploretock.com/sushi-hyun-vancouver

[5] Okeya Kyujiro, official reservation page, Vancouver, 2026. Brunch $180 (15+ courses) / dinner $335 (25+ courses); Ochakase ~$150; Michelin Star. https://okeya.ca/vancouver-reservation/

[6] Tojo's Restaurant, official menu, Fairview, Vancouver, 2026. Sushi-bar omakase from $330; chef Hidekazu Tojo; Michelin Star. https://tojos.com/menu

[7] Sushi Hil, Vancouver Is Awesome, 2025–2026. Lunch omakase $125 / dinner $150; Michelin-listed; Main St counter. https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/food-and-drink/sushi-hil-omakase-sushi-bar-restaurant-vancouver-bc-6667653

[8] Sushi Bar Maumi, official site and Michelin Guide, Davie Village, Vancouver, 2026. Omakase nigiri tasting $135 (up from earlier $75–$80). https://www.sushibarmaumi.ca/

[9] Octopus' Garden, official site and Michelin Guide, Kitsilano (1995 Cornwall Ave), 2026. Single omakase tier $120; Michelin-recommended. https://www.octopusgarden-canada.com/

[10] Sushi Bar Shu, Tock and Daily Hive, Vancouver, 2026. Dinner omakase $208 (seasonal Matsu/Sakura); weekend lunch omakase $88. https://www.exploretock.com/sushi-bar-shu-vancouver

[11] Junzushi, Tock listing, Vancouver, 2026. Premium Sushi Omakase $200, 19 courses. https://www.exploretock.com/junzushi-vancouver/experience/585299/junzushi-premium-sushi-omakase-200

[12] Itosugi Kappo Cuisine, official site and reviews, Mount Pleasant, Vancouver, 2025–2026. Lunch omakase ~$45 (2 apps, 10 nigiri, maki, miso); dinner ~$78. https://itosugikappocuisine.ca/

[13] Matsuzushi, Port Moody, via PurpleChives "Affordable Omakase in Metro Vancouver." ~$35 omakase (11 nigiri + temaki). https://purplechives.com/2022/08/04/top-4-spots-for-affordable-omakase-in-metro-vancouver/

[14] Vancouver Magazine, "Restaurant Awards 2026: The Best Omakase in Vancouver." Sushi Hyun gold; Sumibiyaki Arashi silver; Okeya Kyujiro bronze. https://vanmag.com/restaurant-awards/2026/restaurant-awards-2026-the-best-omakase-in-vancouver/

[15] Sushi Mura, Yelp/official, Oakridge (6485 Oak St), 2026. À la carte sushi bar (not a dedicated omakase house). https://www.yelp.ca/biz/sushi-mura-vancouver