🍣 Mahoroba – Japanese Restaurant in Vernon, BC is a hidden gem offering fresh, artfully prepared sushi, sashimi, and Japanese comfort dishes in a serene and welcoming setting. Known for its quality ingredients, beautiful presentation, and friendly service, Mahoroba is a go-to spot for sushi lovers and those craving authentic Japanese flavours in the Okanagan. Whether dining in or taking out, guests enjoy a memorable experience rooted in tradition and taste.
Mahoroba menu in Vernon:
Salmon / Chicken / Beef Box
A hearty bento featuring California roll, 3 pieces of chef’s choice nigiri, your choice of teriyaki protein (salmon, chicken, or beef), crispy kakiage tempura, vegetable yakisoba, green salad with house dressing, and a side of rice.
Vegetable Box
A delightful vegetarian assortment with a veggie roll, Kappa Maki, Inari, kakiage tempura, agedashi tofu, yakisoba, fresh green salad, and a side of rice.
Salmon / Chicken / Beef Box
A dinner bento filled with California roll, 4 pieces of chef’s choice nigiri, your choice of teriyaki protein, shrimp and vegetable tempura, yakisoba, salad, rice, and miso soup.
Vegetable Box
A nourishing plant-based dinner featuring veggie rolls, Kappa Maki, edamame, tofu steak, vegetable croquette, salad, rice, and miso soup.
(Rice on outside)
Veggie Roll (6 pcs)
Peppers, cucumber, avocado, inari, and lettuce.
Yam Tempura Roll (6 pcs)
Crispy yam tempura wrapped with sushi rice and seaweed.
California Roll (6 pcs)
Classic combo of imitation crab, avocado, and cucumber.
Dynamite Roll (6 pcs)
Tempura shrimp, avocado, and mayo.
Spicy Tuna Roll (6 pcs)
Raw tuna with house spicy sauce and avocado.
N.Y. Roll (6 pcs)
Smoked salmon, cream cheese, and avocado.
Unagi Roll (6 pcs)
BBQ freshwater eel and cucumber.
B.C. Roll (5 pcs)
BBQ salmon skin, cucumber, and tobiko.
Crazy Salmon Roll (5 pcs)
Tempura salmon with avocado, hot sauce, and mayo.
Marcus Roll (6 pcs)
Tempura shrimp and mayo inside, topped with spicy tuna and avocado.
Mahoroba Roll (5 pcs)
A chef’s special with tamago, avocado, cucumber, tobiko, topped with salmon, tuna, scallop, and smoked salmon.
Spider Roll (5 pcs)
Deep-fried soft shell crab with avocado and mayo.
Inari – Sweet tofu pocket
Tamago – Sweet egg
Ebi – Cooked shrimp
Albacore Tuna
Sockeye Salmon
Smoked Salmon
Tako – Octopus
Ika – Squid
Hotate – Scallop
Tobiko – Flying fish roe
Saba – Mackerel
Ahi Tuna
Toro – Fatty tuna
Chopped Scallop
Unagi – BBQ freshwater eel
Ikura – Salmon roe
Amaebi – Raw sweet shrimp
Hamachi – Yellowtail
Miso Soup
Steamed Rice
Extra Ginger or Wasabi
Extra Sauce
Edamame – Lightly salted soybeans
Gyoza – Pan-fried pork dumplings
Chicken Karaage – Deep-fried marinated chicken
Agedashi Tofu – Deep-fried tofu in tempura sauce with green onion and ginger
Teriyaki Side Dish – Choice of chicken, beef, or sockeye salmon
Sushi Pizza – Crispy sushi rice topped with baby shrimp, salmon sashimi, tobiko, spicy mayo, and green onion
Calamari – Deep-fried marinated squid
Sunomono – Choice of shrimp, octopus, or veggie in sweet vinegar
Green Salad – Crisp greens with house dressing
Seaweed Salad – Marinated seaweed with sesame
Shrimp Tempura – Lightly battered shrimp
Assorted Tempura – Mix of shrimp and vegetable
Vegetable Tempura – Seasonal vegetables
Kakiage Tempura – Strips of onion and carrot fried in a light batter
Udon Soup – Thick wheat noodles with chicken, beef, or tofu and vegetables
Tanuki or Kitsune Udon – Topped with crispy tempura bits or sweet inari
Soba Soup – Buckwheat noodles with your choice of protein
Tempura Udon or Soba – Noodle soup with crispy tempura on the side
Miso Ramen – Egg noodles in miso broth with vegetables and your choice of protein
Yakisoba – Stir-fried noodles with veggies and your choice of chicken, beef, or tofu
Teriyaki Don – Chicken, beef, veggie, or sockeye salmon over rice
Oyako Don – Chicken, green onions, and egg on rice
Katsu Don – Breaded pork cutlet with green onion and egg
Tempura Don – Shrimp and veggie tempura over rice
Albacore Tuna (7 pcs)
Sockeye Salmon (7 pcs)
Tuna & Salmon (8 pcs)
Tekka Don – Tuna sashimi over seasoned sushi rice
Chirashi – Assorted sashimi over a bowl of sushi rice
Assorted Sushi Plate – One California roll and 7 pieces of chef’s choice nigiri
(Seaweed Outside Rolls, 6 pcs)
Kappa Maki – Cucumber
Avocado Roll
Tuna Roll
Salmon Roll
Tuna & Salmon Roll
Negitoro Roll – Fatty tuna with green onion
Here’s a roundup of the top-recommended items that customers frequently rave about at Mahoroba in Vernon:
Spider Roll and Spicy Tuna Roll: Called out as standouts by multiple reviewers
N.Y. Roll and Dynamite Roll: Highlighted among the most-loved sushi choices
🧀 Avocado Roll & Tempura Yam Roll: Praised for their attractive presentation and fresh flavors
Lunch Bento Boxes, especially the chicken and beef variants: A go-to lunch choice for regulars.
Chicken & Beef Bento: Called “delicious” and “generous portions” by repeat customers.
Gyoza: Frequently mentioned alongside sushi — a beloved starter
Tempura Onion (a special item): One reviewer described it as “unlike anything we’ve ever had in a great way!”
Fresh sashimi: Often cited as being exceptionally fresh, especially the tuna and salmon varieties
Miso soup and sushi pizza also received positive feedback in various reviews
Regulars love Mahoroba for its consistent freshness, authentic flavors, and its cozy, friendly service. It’s frequently described as the best sushi spot in Vernon, especially for those seeking traditional Japanese preparation over heavily sauced Western styles.
Sushi/Nigiri: Spider Roll, Spicy Tuna, N.Y. Roll, Dynamite Roll, Avocado Roll
Sushi Pizza & Tempura Yam Roll
Appetizers: Gyoza, Tempura Onion
Bento Boxes: Chicken & Beef
Fresh Sashimi & Miso Soup
If you’re planning a visit, these are great go-to items that both locals and visitors consistently enjoy.