Tetsu Sushi Bar

A hidden gem in Vancouver for sure. I enjoyed the fish very much as they were all very fresh. I liked the toro dishes especially because the fattiness was perfect— they just melted in my mouth. The starter was a bit on the saltier side but the nigiris were a bit flavourless… I liked the aged eel as well; it is pretty unique for omakase. The white coffee cake was light and not too sweet. The service was amazing (server refilled ginger and pickled apple).

Never fails to please!! One of the better omakase experiences one can find in the city...despite chef and owner, Satoshi Makise, not being behind the bar (attended a wedding reception last night of one of the city's OG food bloggers), the chef behind the bar was equal to the task!! Physical surroundings: A cozy establishment, with a 3-person sushi bar, and a few tables spaced an appropriate distance. Clean, nicely appointed, and reminiscent of many Japanese restaurants in our fair city. Food: The rice was perfect in texture, temperature, taste...each dish served was wonderfully, and lovingly, prepared...novel experience with the ebi marinated in Shaoxing wine... uncertain that it was to my liking, but, then again, I did not dislike it...found it distracted from the natural sweetness of the spot prawn (learned from the chef that it is the usual way it is prepared in Japan)...each piece/serving was selected and prepared with deftness, adherence and attention to an aesthetic, and provided my taste buds with a very enjoyable work-out...the first course had a subtle hint of smokiness, which was from a light sear of just the skin of the fish, another dish, with the addition of a shiso leaf, meant to be at the fore, prominent, but complementary to the inherent flavour of the fish. My only criticism relates to the order of dishes, as my preference would have been to move, in ascending order, from fish with more subtle, delicate favours to those with stronger flavours. Service: Efficient, attentive and non-intrusive wait staff. Sushi chef was efficient, seemingly effortlessly preparing our dishes, with his focus appropriately on each dish...only engaged with us following completion of the menu set. Verdict: Definitely worth many return trips...and deserving of its "Recommended" status...

A fabulous place for true sushi lovers. Excellent quality of raw fish. The service is very courteous. Go a la carte or try their omakase though more expensive is worth the price.

The three of us highly enjoyed our dinner here. A very small restaurant so be sure to book a reservation well in advance. The fish is from Japan and is so fresh. Great service too.