lunch box at 14 bucks is a great value. in a sea of chinese and korean sushi places, this one is a japanese gem. there is a reason people wait to eat here. other reports about not being authentic, my wife is japanese, some our friends are japanese. They like it.

Hands down, the best and my favourite sushi joint in metro vancouver. Since I'm leaving for China for 6 weeks tomorrow, and I always miss food from home, my boyfriend thought it would be good to come to Hamaei and get me my sushi fix before I go, and did I ever!

This isn't a place where you'll find 'special' rolls drenched in sauces and mayo. Here you'll find simple rolls and authentic... more

This is a hole-in-the-wall authentic Japanese restaurant/sushi bar. That just about sums it up.

I got the grilled mackerel and tomato off the seasonal menu, and my dad got the seared tuna tataki. Both were exceedingly fresh and lightly flavored. The portions are somewhat small but are still filling. All the dishes are very authentic. The place is a bit small though so that slows down service... more