Ohana-Ya Japanese Restaurant in St. Albert

2 Hebert Rd #224, St. Albert, AB T8N 6T7, Canada

★★★★★
(387 reviews)
Categories: Japanese restaurant Asian restaurant Bubble tea store Seafood restaurant Sushi restaurant

About

Ohana-ya Japanese Restaurant has been served in St Albert since 2009, serving up delicious Japanese cuisine. The simplicity and freshness of a Japanese meal is unique. We are a locally owned, family friendly restaurant. For those who enjoy high quality, fresh sushi presented in ways pleasing to the eye as well as the palette, come join us for a feast for the senses.

Website
ohana-ya.com
Address
2 Hebert Rd #224, St. Albert, AB T8N 6T7, Canada
Plus Code
J9CV+XG St. Albert, Alberta, Canada
Time Zone
America/Edmonton

Business Hours

Sunday
12–2:15 PM – 4–8 PM
Monday
11:30 AM–2:15 PM – 4–8:15 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
4–8 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–2:15 PM – 4–8:15 PM
Saturday
12–2:15 PM – 4–8:15 PM

Services

Service options
No-contact delivery Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Great tea selection
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Small plates Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

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Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
387 reviews

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★★★★★
August 25, 2024

This is it. THE best place in town. I will come back on a future trip for sure. Thank you for the flavour full culinary experience.

★★★★★
July 29, 2024

Still our favourite Sushi spot in St. Albert! But beware they are closed on Tuesdays ;-) Today we shared the Lunch Veggie Bento Box and California Snow! Delish and great on a cold day! They now make bubble tea and do a great job - kiddo loved the mango green tea boba! We always love the rolls and avocado appetizer here. The decor is fun with lots to look at from artwork to Japanese miniatures and Lego. Their housemade ginger salad dressing continues to be my FAVE and can always be found in our fridge. Sooo good over salmon, too! I sure hope Ohana Ya is around for a long, long time to come!

★★★★★
July 27, 2024

I’ve been coming here for years and every time it’s delicious. They are always coming up with new rolls. I love the salmoncado, tuna/salmon lovers, and hurricane roll is a must try. Oh and the katsu is super good

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

This is my favourite place to get sushi. My boyfriend and I have opted this place as our go to for dates. He’s celiac and the workers take extra care to make sure he doesn’t get sick. They are so friendly and kind here, they even remember us when we come in! They welcome us with smiles each time we walk in. The food is delicious, fresh and high quality. I also love the boba tea they offer here. Definitely one of the most refreshing parts of the meal. The atmosphere is so welcoming and I adore the decor that they have all over the restaurant. They took great care to set it all up. It’s rare that I leave without buying something off of their shelves to bring home with me.

★★★★★
May 11, 2024

The sushi here was amazing. I was visiting the area and had to come back here the next night for a second round! High-quality construction, ingredients, and taste. Service was also polite and knowledgeable.

★★★★
May 9, 2024

Came here as we were in the neighbourhood; really delicious calamari, black cod, and tuna tataki; nigiri sushi, and pressed salmon sushi; a bit pricier in contrast to the competition in the area and my only gripe is the portion size of the small plates ie. calamari and tuna tataki for the price.

★★★★
May 5, 2024

My first time trying their sushi was back in 2021 and I was very impressed with the size of the nigiri as they were huge. Taste and quality was pretty decent, price point seemed slightly higher, but overall, I really enjoyed my meal. Another decent sushi place in St. Albert. I work in St. Albert, so I would absolutely order lunch or order for pick up from here again.

★★★★★
December 28, 2023

I was greeted with a smile, service was impeccable. They were very quick and prompt, asking what I needed, etc. appreciate the service. When I saw the my bubble tea come out in a cup like this that I get to take home, I was thrilled! I really feel they go the extra mile. They're all so friendly, and the food was great. I'd love to come back and try more food. Portion size--exactly what I needed. I have to say the spicy pork ramen wasn't that spicy. On a scale 1-10 I'd rate it a 2 or 3. The decor of the restaurant definitely gives that Japanese feel, they even have a mini-mart where they sell products from Japan!

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

Lunch date with my kids. Very relaxed and lovely. We ve been here for dinner too and love it Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 2, 2024

Excellent place and food, super friendly people Parking: On front Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Its our 3rd time here and the food is still amazing! The service is excellent and the atmosphere is very relaxing. Will recommend to family and friends for sure!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

We had a sudden craving for ramen so we hit Ohana Ya for the first time today - incredible! The tonkatsu ramen and beef brisket ramen were to die for, and the assorted tempura was delicious. Best of all, the service was extremely friendly and fast, and we had a great time. We will definitely be back!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Amazing food, great service, I absolutely love it here

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Food was amazing

★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Edit: the store contacted us regarding missing items from a recent order and offered great customer service and asked me to change a negative review I had made. The food and in-person service is always great here, so it was surprising to have our 7 phonecalls ignored when we tried to contact regarding missing items.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

A long time family favourite of ours. The food is always exceptional. A wonderful selection of textures and tastes. Carol is the best of hosts.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Excellent place.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Excellent sushi, plenty of options and fantastic service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

We have eaten here about 6 times or more at this point and always have a good time! When we brought in newborn son one of the nice servers gave us a origami crane! We love the sushi rolls and fried Avocado appetizer.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Stumbled upon this place with a friend and will definitely be coming back. The atmosphere is so cute with adorable cat posters! The food was so absolutely amazing and the milk tea and milk slushs were so delicious!

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Great fast friend service Parking: Lots of parking ! Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Our go to place for sushi. Great prices and great menu!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Best sushi around. The owners are the nicest people you could ever hope to meet. Ohana Ya has been our go-to for years.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Everything just amazing!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Amazing place with the best service!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Waiter was extremely kind and even recommended drinks. Food was super fresh and tasty. Lovely lighting and candy shop was so cute! Overall very nice I would recommend for birthdays or family get-togethers

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Staff were friendly. Food was excellent and good value. Atmosphere made out experience a good dining experience.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Service was great, servers were very friendly. Food was fast and delicious!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

We always enjoy our visits to Ohana-ya. Food is good but the service is great. Everyone is friendly and attentive.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

The most wonderful dining experience in Edmonton area, must try.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Great fresh food and great service. Definitely will be back.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Kid-friendliness: Super warm and welcoming people. Great place to bring your family!! Food

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Dinner was awesome. Loved their rice bowls

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Nice sushi place, good food!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Friendly staff and reasonable prices.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

food was delicious, service was quick! the sashimi was so thick and delicious.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Amazing friendly service and the best sashimi Ive found in the northeast Edmonton area. 10/10 would recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Great food and great service - every I ate was amazing. I loved the salad dressing on the house salad. We will definitely be back!

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Always a blast to come over

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

The food is always amazing, highly recommend!

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Nice chill restaurant with good food and service :)

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Parking: Easy access Food

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Good sushi for a reasonable price. Also have a wide variety of drinks like boba, Japanese sodas, and sake.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Great tasting food and friendly service

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Always good Food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Delicious sushi in a lovely setting.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

This is our go to spot in St. Albert for sushi, always great service, the food is always fresh and good!

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

So wonderful! Amazing selection, almost too hard to decide what to eat lol Always a yummy experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Delicious, fresh food and nice place, couple questions regarding the service. Servers were staring at us too much, and its understandable to come once to check if everything is good with the food and if anything is needed. But 3 times and each time a different person. The end we got a bit disappointed as the bill came to $71, and we had a cash 100$, and server cane and asked if we want change. We understand that it was good food and a clean place but asking for a tip value of almost 45% 50% that is disappointing. If we wouldnt want change, we would tell you that, but anyway you should always bring the change and your customers should be able to decide how much they are able to tip you. This is just advice to the management.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Staff are very friendly and everything I order here is delicious! Would absolutely recommend

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Excellent food and service. Will definitely come back again to try other dishes

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

This is a regular for us. Live the people, service & food.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

I don t usually give reviews but I quickly did after being served by Carol, she really went above and beyond for my husband, myself and our son. She kept checking on us, helping our son with his chopsticks and ensuring everything was up to par. We felt welcomed and cared for and would happily come again next time we stop in St. Albert. The sushi was amazing, but overall the service left us feeling overjoyed!

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Good customer service and food is good!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Great place to grab lunch, their ramen special is worth it. Dietary restrictions: Not recommended for people with seafood or nut allergies. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Hot fresh crispy tempura

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

My favourite sushi spot in St.Albert. Great service and fresh food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Great food. We started coming here every second or third Friday. What s nice as a friendly staff and the really good value of food versus price.

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Came with my mom and brother for the first time to have lunch as we were passing through. We were so impressed with the size of the sashimi!!! I ordered the chirashi-don, which had a variety of sashimi on top and tasted so fresh that you wouldn t know you were dining in a land locked city. The restaurant is a cozy and charming establishment, and the staff were efficient and friendly. They even gave my baby a paper crane to play with when she was getting a little fussy! Really kind of them and my baby loved it. Overall it was probably the freshest fish I have ever tried and I m so happy we stopped by!

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Amazing experience!!! Highly recommend!!

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

fresh sashimi and the sushi taste great! First time trying this place and will definitely come back here again.

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Great food, great service

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Mothers Day was amazing. Thank you.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Honestly, I wish I had taken photos but the food was so good I ended up so in the moment and forgot. Was craving sushi and passing through St. Albert. Stopped In and had probably the best tuna tataki and spicy Salmon rolls Ive ever enjoyed. The service was serine. My server was so amazing with whom I could tell were regulars at the next table I couldnt help but smile. Of course she was great with me to but their banter really got me! I travel to Edmonton often but I will for sure go out of my way next time to stop into this little gem. Thank you so much for the amazing experience Ohana-Ya! I will be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Great local spot for sushi. I prefer to come here over AYCE these days as you can get much better quality. Everything was good!

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Friendly Staff, always dote on my toddler daughter Food always delicious and out quick Relaxing and welcoming atmosphere Food : 5/5

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Awesome fresh sushi. My familys favourite. Really good staff with attention to detail. Food

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Top notch food and service!

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

This is our favorite Sushi restaurant and we love coming. The sushi and sashimi is always so fresh and prepared with the best ingredients. The staff are friendly and welcoming and we always feel at home.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Wonderful explanations and answering questions for a newbie to Japanese food...all the suggestions were amazing! The bento box was incredible value and the taste of everything was so fresh! Boba tea had so many options! 5 stars all around, I will be back! Parking: Spots in front of business and an open parking lot across the lane, plenty of parking!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

First time here, and well definitely be coming back! Food was excellent (I dont think Ive had a better bowl of Tonkotsu Ramen since I went to Japan in 2019).

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Delicious Raman and love the quality of food Vegetarian options: You could ask for Vegetarian options for the food Kid-friendliness: Families are welcome to bring their kids here

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Very good food, excellent service. Will be back.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

The BEST sushi in town!! Have to check it out

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Good variety. Excellent shrimp tempura. Lots of parking.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Good new Japanese place!

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Genuinely the best ramen Ive had in the Edmonton area.

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Great food!

★★★★
March 23, 2024

They have the best boba that you will ever have. They have lots of variety for food and cheap for what you get. The staff is very nice and talkative. I highly recommend this place for sushi and ramen and of course the boba.

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Excellent sushi and maki rolls. Ramen soup is very tasty and filling. Service is top notch with friendly staff. Highly recommended.

★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Cute atmosphere, friendly staff just not my favorite sushi place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

I didnt eat in house so couldnt rate on that but i hope soon!!. But I would recommend with delivery to use Uber eats vs skip. Uber eats gives photos of some of their menu items. Worth seeing when it comes to sushi if your like me. Love this restaurant. No surprises! Sometimes 2 for 1 deals on Uber eats too! Great deal! Huge sashimi portions even on the sushi. I also messaged a question on Google and they were so prompt!!

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Dietary restrictions: Great gluten free options!

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

We have been going here for over 10 years and never once had a bad experience. Carol and her staff are excellent and the sushi is hands down the best in St Albert and in my opinion even Edmonton. Prices are very fair and the food is as fresh as it gets! Our family loves it!!

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Delicious!

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Lovely cozy restaurant with delicious fresh sushi and the sweetest staff. I visited with my 4 kids and it was a great experience.

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

We had a fantastic experience here for dinner. The portions were the biggest weve seen for a sushi restaurant. Delicious sushi, well definitely be back.

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Been eating here for years! Its the best!

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

Very friendly service and food was as good as any Japanese restaurant around Edmonton. possibly top 2 or 3 Japanese restaurant in central Albert and yes, I do know about Japanese food. I will return again for sure ! Keep up the good work !

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

Great service, great food!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The ramen was quite delectable, especially the pork wontons. Absolutely elegant.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing staff, fast service, and astounding food. Will definitely come back again!

December 23, 2023

Got take out last evening and found 2 sharp pieces of plastic in the dynamite roll while eating it. It shocked me when I pulled it out of my mouth, at first I thought it was part of a shrimp tail. We finished eating it, but we were so cautious just in case. I would have made something else but just returned home from being away so didn t have any groceries. Tried calling the restaurant, but their phone number wouldn t connect. Went to the restaurant today to show them what was found and they didn t seem concerned or even cared. They refunded me 15$ for the dynamite roll. We won t be returning there in the future. It was disappointing their lack of concern for this incident and the potential harm that could have been caused.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Delicious food (especially the ramen and sushi!), super friendly and helpful staff, great atmosphere, & cool snacks! Love this place :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

One of my favourite places, thanks so much!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Truly a treat!

★★★
December 23, 2023

Good food, but the pricing here is the highest I ve ever encountered at any sushi place I ve travelled to world wide. 10$ pre tax for a standard California roll?. That is absolutely ridiculous

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

One of the bestest sushi in Alberta. Great staff too lol.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I ate 3 rolls and I was very satisfied. The size of the roll is relatively large and melts in the mouth. I strongly recommend this place!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing family owned restaurant who goes out of their way with customer service. We order in about once a month and recently went in where they helped us explore new items and helped make selections with a dietary restriction.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The menu has lots of gluten free options! And they provide gluten free soy sauce. The staff are excellent and take precautions with food allergies. Food was delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent sushi!

December 23, 2023

Uni sashimi was not fresh in which the Manager replied she would let the supplier know. Please also let the supplier know that I will give my business to Sushi Yuzen going forward. Thanks.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

I dined in tonight with my kids and friends. I like Curry Katsu Don, Beef Brisket Ramen and Tempura. Sashimi (Toro, Salmon and Scallop) was fresh. Service was good as always!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Favorite ramen place in the Edmonton area. So clean tidy and tasty. Absolutely delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

One of the rare Japanese restaurants in St.Albert that is open on Mondays. Friendly staff and great food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Beef brisket was so soft. Delicious salmon and mango roll and temptation roll. Ramen+roll combo for $31 is super worth it. The roll in the picture is missing 2 pcs because we were hungry that we got 2 as soon as the plate landed

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Perfect sushi experience for a reasonable amount. Havent tried a roll on the menu I havent loved

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I was convinced there was no good sushi in Edmonton until we tried Ohana-ya (though technically not in Edmonton, haha). The sushi was amazing and a really decent price too.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Sort of pricey but the food is very good quality

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The food was amazing!! First time teying this place out and will definitely be back!! Thank you for such a great lunch!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Tired of eating salmon Today is my first time ordering Maguro Don. The bluefin tuna was so fresh, it melted in my mouth. Its very rare to have such high-quality sashimi in a small city like St. Albert. I dont even think Edmonton has many restaurants with high-quality sashimi like this. I spoke to the server, and apparently, its only available during the weekend via direct air flight. No wonder its kind of pricey, but we always need to treat ourselves once in a while. Tonight, its bluefin for me :)

December 23, 2023

Food can without wasabi No way of reaching restaurant I would not use them again $147 order and no wasabi crazy Food : 1/5 |

December 23, 2023

We used Skip The Dishes tonight to get sushi from one of our local favorite restaurants, Ohana-Ya Japanese Restaurant. It came in a timely manner, however all the food was cold. I mean actually cold, not even warm abit. The order had no wasabi included. This was a disappointing $150.00 order of sushi. Doubt we would order again from this restaurant again. We did try to call the restaurant directly, no answer.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

A cozy little spot with a menu that ll please anyone s tastebuds. There are so many options it s really hard to choose just one. The ramen is a tasty choice if you re looking for a way to warm up. While the large selection of sushi allows you to choose from so many favourites. The dishes come out fresh and always presented very well. It s such a great spot for any occasion and you ll never leave hungry.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Having not been in for month, the person who had previously taken my order recognized me from the kitchen and remembered we had asked for no raw when in last the best customer service out there! On top of being the best food! Delicious as always!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The lunch bento is the best deal in town. Its enough food for two meals, the sashimi is super fresh, and the beef teryaki is outstanding. The service is also top-notch. You cant go wrong here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Amazing sushi

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Raman is really good :)

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

We have been coming here for years and have never been disappointed! The staff and food are both amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Delicious food and great service!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Kind of awkward to eat here now, make sure you ask for the full Menu at lunch otherwise is super limited

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Nice place and tasty food my children like the tempura and the misso soup, they have ramen and sushi combo for 29$

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Good for family dining.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Very friendly and fast service. The lady helped us to get a special combo meal instead of ordering two individual dishes. My wife enjoyed the grilled salmon sushi there. Tan tan ramen was good.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Great sushi!! My family and I enjoy going to Ohana-ya. Friendly service, clean and great food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Everything was delicious. Probably the best sushi Ive had in Edmonton. Service was extraordinary.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

For the price of only $50, you can get outstanding food!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Had nigiri sushi. Fish was fresh, but each piece fell apart easily-rice needs to be more tightly compressed. Lovely staff.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Friendly staffs, good food.Place looks clean.

★★
December 23, 2022

Terrible experience, they were completely out of ramen and didn t mention it until we both decided to order some. We could not order the rolls we wanted either because they don t make them until after 4 (not indicated on menu). After finally finding menu items we can actually order, they were fine. Not very flavourful at all. Will not return.

★★★★
December 23, 2022

Very quick. VERY friendly service and yummy food!

★★
December 23, 2022

Takeout service was good as they had our order ready ahead of time. However, the sushi was just okay and they didnt have toro on their menu. The yellow tail was suspect as it didnt taste quite right and I paid the price this morning on the toilet. The beef takaki was marginal as it was not sliced thin enough and a couple of pieces were tough and chewy. No seaweed was with the dish and it was obvious that the beef had not been thawed properly. After reading some of the owners responses to criticism, I recommend to avoid this place unless youre really into ramen which apparently they excel at. Better sushi can be had at other restaurants.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Amazing place! takoyaki was incredible! salmon super fatty! Even the white fish was very soft! Gy za feels homemade! Rice made me go back to Japan! Tonkatsu was super crunchy! Even the salad seasoning was awesome! It is more expensive but you pay for what you get, very fair Id say! Down side I would say there were some minor mistakes, Tonkatsu was little bit on the salty side and the salmon was a little bit overcooked and lacked salt, but didnt make us feel like it was not worth it! Dine in is a lot better than take out, for take out hot and cold were mixed so they both didnt taste the best. You must dine in! Kid-friendliness: There is a kids menu! My kid got chicken teriyaki with rice, edamame, cucumber hosomaki and a kinder surprise as dessert!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Fast, friendly, and good food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Had the udon carbonara and avocado/shitake rolls. Food was delicious. Staff was very attentive and friendly. Was steady but not crazy busy. Very clean and well lighted. They have many daily deals available. Not a ton of non fish options.

December 23, 2022

Been there twice and the server refuse to serve us 1hr before their advertise hours. Check your google hours, it says you close at 3. Thanks for you rude response tho, instead of apologizing and encourage your customer to come back nexttime you respionse rudely. Oh and I believe you never had any issues with other customers that is why your google review is 4.3 lol

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

We showed up for lunch but they were closed. Only doing take out. We said wed be back for dinner but they welcomed us to stay. My wife and I had a wonderful meal with the restaurant to ourselves. The service was still great!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Food was very good, actually served excellent Ochuro and Japanese uni. There was a large selection to choose from. Service was good as well. Prices were reasonable for the quality, especially with the daily deals. Will definitely be back

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Best sushi spot in St.Albert! So cozy, friendliest staff, and great weekly deals (50% off nigiri on Thursdays!!).

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Always fresh and always delicious food. Love this place, thanks for making my birthday supper special during Covid!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Good food and friendly service

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Long time client. Good value.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

This is my favourite sushi place. Amazing team that runs it. Their hibachi shrimp is awesome. Great portions, totally created with quality and desire to make it authentic. Excellent, excellent, excellent. Each of my teens (especially my middle son) regularly requests to go here.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Some of the best sushi in the Edmonton area. I have been coming here for over 10 years and love the food and staff!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Im not a big sushi eater, but this place does amazing work. Everything is very fresh and flavorful. It can get busy as they are own for their quality and value. No dine-in due to COVID, but they have their menu on line so you can order ahead and pick it up or have it delivered.

★★★★
December 23, 2021

Dont go here if your an avid sushi and raw fish lover and specifically want good quality sashimi. Cooked dishes are wonderful and super tasty. Especially loved the potato croquettes and were perfectly cooked with a lovely crunch upon delivery! Salad was also wonderful with a variety of veggies paired with a lovely dressing. I would skip the sashimi as the fish doesnt taste fresh with an overbearing frozen non-fresh fishy flavor from the salmon especially. Dorinku does 10x better for the same price if you crave sashimi. Could make the same quality sashimi at home for half the price from TNT. Overall enjoyed the cooked dishes and presentation of the dishes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Really good sushi. High quality and good selection of sushi, sashimi, Maki, etc. Service is fast. Ive been several time for lunch and or dinner and never disappointed. Chirashi Don is my favorite but everything is good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Excellent food, awesome service. Not cheap but worth every penny!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

I ve eaten here lots and it s amazing every time! Some of the best sushi I ve had!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Amazing food. My friend and I made a ramen date a year ago and finally got a chance to eat here. A hidden gem for sure!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Top notch food and service at fair prices. Wish we had discovered this place sooner! Food was fast and delicious, and the wait staff was very attentive while never being intrusive. Super relaxed and friendly vibe. I would recommend this place to anyone - go here!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Delicious Japanese cuisine and (my favorite) sushi! Always fresh and prepared with care. Every meal I have ordered has been fantastic! The very friendly staff make this my favorite place to dine.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

We had the BEST experience here last week, the staff was always around making sure we were well cared for, and they were FANTASTIC with the kids. They gave them learner chopsticks, kids plates and cutlery, always making them feel special, it was a great meal with good food and we can t wait to go back. A++++ on service.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Great food and wonderful service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Great food tasted awesome real soft shell crab served here

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Finally got around to trying this restaurant out, primarily to see what a sushi castle is and it did not disappoint, along with all the other items we had ordered. Will definitely be recommended this joint to my friends as well as making this a regular staple. Service was phenomenal and flavour was on point.

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

I ordered take out from Ohana Ya last week and I was disappointed. The tuna didnt taste the most fresh. I also ordered Toro m (something I will always order every time I have sushi) and one of the pieces was completely tough. I couldnt even bit/cut through it, and quality Toro should be the opposite of that. I was also surprised that no wasabi was included for an order that had $100 of sushi in it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Fresh, delicious and pretty.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

As an explorer, heres my spin... staying at nearby hotel, delighted to find a sushi joint. Located in a strip mall, parking readily available, atmosphere good, service good, dish I ordered was good, value good.

December 23, 2021

Turned us away because there was a group of five behind us (my daughter and I). Obviously money is more important than hospitality. Will never return.

★★★★
December 23, 2021

Great sushi. My daughter loves the Cali roll and she wont eat sushi anywhere else.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Sushi is fresh and delicious. I love their special rolls, and try to order from here at least once every time I am in town. -1 star as they are quite pricy, but small town sushi is like that, I suppose!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Have been going here for years, great quality food and friendly staff. If you havent tried it, you should!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Delicious food, the salad dressing is the best I have tasted.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Great service, beautiful food. A little on the bland side.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Great sushi place! Fish is always fresh ans great service and food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Delicious food, friendly staff, high quality options and fast pickup/delivery. Great hours which are accommodating for lunch and dinner.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Been eating here for years, by far my favourite sushi place in the greater Edmonton area. Worth the occasional drive to St. Albert now that I don t live nearby anymore!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Ordered a delicious sushi platter and appetizers for takeout. Staff gave us a time to pick-up and the order was ready to as promised. Good food and will order again!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Good food, great price, excellent service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Best sushi restaurant in St Albert! Friendly service and delicious food. Good sized portions and variety for the price. I love their bento boxes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Sanitary is clearly important here, good comes out fast and is delicious. Great service, no complaints!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Very good food and excellent service. The only point of improvement I would offer is that we had a reservation for 7, ordered our first round of food, and after receiving the first plate or two we found out the kitchen was closing in a few minutes. More notice (like when we were seated) would have been helpful. We felt quite rushed and ended up agreeing we would have ordered more food. Well go earlier next time.

★★
December 23, 2020

First time I went for dinner @6:30pm was pretty good, loved their rolls. Unfortunately the second time I went right before dinner time around @5pm (just 4 days later) and it was a totally different experience, rolls were mostly rice, a lot less filling and barely any sauce on the rolls.. salmon slices were thin I feel the chef was very stingy.. it must have been a different chef for before dinner maybe. Scared to ever go again don t want to experience the same thing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Delicious!!! Excellent sushi place. High quality well cut sashimi.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Great sushi in St Albert.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Had a great meal with my family last night, the boys really enjoyed the marble pop and loved the Mango ice cream. Very enjoyable evening with excellent food, will be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Such a delicious selection of fresh Japanese food. Absolutely fantastic

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Seriously the best sushi I ve had in Alberta. Trust me- I m always hunting the high of Morimoto s in Vegas. Their fish is so incredibly fresh and tasty. The rice is gorgeous. The beers are cold. And the atmosphere is so cozy and friendly in there!! They re the only place I m craving during my pregnancy and limiting myself to tempura only is brutal!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

I eat here often and the food and service are always amazing. Thank you for being aware and helping stop the spread of covid by asking your customers to wear masks (which is law) this means people like me who are high risk/low immunity and medically compromised can enjoy a meal in your restaurant after months of isolating because people refuse to mask up. I ll be in soon for some nice hot miso!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

We ve been coming here for 10+ years - the staff are amazing, and food is always top notch and our kids beg to come here for their special birthday meal each year. We haven t been eating in since covid but have done takeout and it was perfect - just had to step inside and everything was quick and easy.

December 23, 2020

food made my whole family sick last night still very ill :(

December 23, 2020

This restaurant will not let you to enter without a mask. They have been black listed on many social media sites. Go to other Shushi restaurants that will allow you to enter without a mask.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Believe it or not, I won a lottery ticket last week after visiting this restaurant.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Great food and service, original Japanese flavors like dining in Tokyo. I love tuna tata!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Always love going to Ohana-Ya! Great customer service - it is always friendly and welcoming in there! Since the pandemic, we havent gone out to eat at any restaurants, nor done much take out. Ohana-Ya is one of the select few places we will get take out from because we know they are safe. Lately people have been complaining and giving this restaurant a one star review because they werent allowed in without masks. And I am so proud that Ohana-Ya has not faltered in their commitment to stand their ground in keeping all their customers safe and healthy. They would rather lose out on a bit of money rather than risk themselves, their families, their staff, and their customers and customers families that go in there. That to me shows how much they care about their customers, and I have full confidence that I will not be at risk while I order takeout from them! As for their food, the chirashi-don is a must have. The fish is fresh, and they never skimp out on the toppings. Croquettes are my all time favourite and it is vegetarian friendly. Pressed Avocado Sushi was my newest discovery and it is absolutely delicious. Theres something for all types of sushi lovers, whether you are a traditionalist or prefer fusion rolls!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Always the best food and service. Ive tried other Sushi places and ended up thinking why didnt I just go to Ohana? Family run and always spotless clean. Thank you!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Normally don t write review. Just couldn t help but writing one though after noticing an excellent Japanese restaurant in Edmonton/St. Albert being victimized and slandered here in Google review over the past week by either anti-mask cyber bullies or a competitor. Japan being my favorite vacation destination, I ve travelled there a handful of times. The Japanese food has a big part in making me going back again and again, and will be in the future as well. When I am home and craving for Japanese, Ohana-Ya is my Go To in Edmonton. I have tried pretty much all Japanese restaurants in Edmonton and this is the place I always come back to over the past 10 years. The food here are fresh, made with care, and of great quality. With the geographic location of Alberta, the quality of some of the seafood will never be as good as fresh-off-the-ocean seafood from Japan. However, Ohana-Ya s are as good as they get here. They quite often have express air shipment of a variety of fresh seafood from Japan and other parts of the world that are absolutely fantastic. My personal favorites are bluefin tuna, uni (sea urchin), large Japanese scallop, and the Super Dynamite roll. And their Ramen has improved over the years to a point where it would fully satisfied my ramen craving during cold weather. The service here is always wonderful and everyone here serves with a smile. Their politeness and mindfulness towards the customers remind me of the service of the restaurants in Japan. During this last little while with the pandemic, rather than dining in, I ve been ordering take-out basically every second week. Whenever I went to pick up my order, I noticed how they have created extra space between tables with maybe a 30 to 40% of normal capacity following public health bylaws and guidance. And they seems to fill up all available tables when I normally come pickup on Friday or Saturday evenings. I feel very safe going in for pick-up with everyone wearing mask whenever not eating at the table or those who go in to pick-up. They would also provide free mask to customers who have forgotten to bring one, as well as deliver the pick-up to customer waiting in a vehicle outside. After the one cyber bully attacked last Friday on Google Review here, and with the owner responded in a firm manner not backing down on their the mask wearing policy, within 2 days, there were 4 one-stars reviews popping up. This restaurant has never received such reviews ever up until now when they stayed firm against that cyber bully attacks. Clearly, these (5 in total) one-stars reviews were slander where these cyber bullies are trying to damage the reputation of this restaurant due to its mask wearing policy. If anything, these slandering one-star reviews actually have helped confirming for us this little Japanese restaurant is a place that absolutely cares about protecting the health of their customers and staffs.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Best sushi in St Albert hands down, fresh delicious sushi with plenty of options and variety. Have been going here for years and its always good to support a local family business. Also really appreciate their concern for health and safety during covid, makes me feel safe as a customer. A shame that some clowns on here are giving a 1 star because of a mask policy (they offer you a free one) without ever even eating the food here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

My go-to place for sushi! Ive been ordering takeout since the pandemic started and its been great. They are very accommodating and offer masks if you forget. Friendly service, too!

★★★★
December 23, 2020

I love the food at this restaurant. My wife and I eat here at least once a month and enjoy it every time. The sushi is always fresh and delicious. It is one of the best Japanese restaurants Ive ever been too. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Yummy - clean and pleasant atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Friendly staff. Fantastic sashimi. Our waitress took very good care is us. The Poseidon rolls is awesome.

December 23, 2020

I Dont ever penny pinch and tbh, wasnt going to write a review but I felt that when they tried to charge me 3 dollars extra when I asked for extra wasabi and ginger, it told me about the character of this place and its owner. Im reading other foul reviews and the owners responses are mind blowing. Take this more serious bud!