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Sushi Hyun
Omakase sushiMichelin one starEdomaeYoung Chef Award 2025hinoki counter
Chef Juhyun Lee's Sushi Hyun holds a Michelin star and the 2025 Young Chef Award, offering lavish Edomae omakase at a 200-year-old hinoki counter in Vancouver's West End.
- Price
- ¥¥¥¥
- Area
- West End
- Chef
- Juhyun Lee
Plate № 09
About
Sushi Hyun represents one of Vancouver's most remarkable culinary achievements: a Michelin-starred omakase experience delivered by chef Juhyun Lee, who, despite being Korean-born, underwent entirely Japanese sushi training and has mastered Edomae tradition to an extraordinary degree. The Michelin Guide's own inspectors noted that 'Japanese luxury pervades every element' of the experience. The centrepiece is a stunning counter hewn from a 200-year-old hinoki cypress tree, around which Lee crafts each piece of nigiri with quiet precision. In 2025, Lee received both a Michelin star and the coveted Young Chef Award for Vancouver. The restaurant operates in the West End at 795 Jervis, with two seatings nightly from Tuesday to Saturday.
Neighborhood & visiting
Sushi Hyun sits in West End, one of Vancouver's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Michelin one star and the 2025 Vancouver Young Chef Award—exceptional recognition at any age
- A 200-year-old hinoki cypress counter anchors one of the city's most beautiful dining spaces
- Edomae technique executed with a purity that Michelin inspectors called Japanese luxury
- Two intimate seatings nightly guarantee a focused, unhurried omakase experience
Chef Juhyun Lee is Korean-born but received full Japanese culinary training and practices pure Edomae-style sushi; Michelin recognises the kitchen as authentically Japanese in approach.
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Frequently asked
About Sushi Hyun
- Is Sushi Hyun an authentic omakase sushi restaurant in Vancouver?
- Yes — Sushi Hyun is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for omakase sushi in Vancouver: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is Sushi Hyun located?
- Sushi Hyun is located at 795 Jervis St, Vancouver, BC V6E 2B1, Canada, Vancouver, Canada in the West End neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Sushi Hyun?
- Sushi Hyun does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular sushi restaurants in Vancouver we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Sushi Hyun?
- Sushi Hyun sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for omakase sushi of this format in Vancouver.
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