Noah's Cafe in Vancouver's West End serves omakase for $100 with nine to twelve courses
The Japanese fusion spot on Denman Street offers seasonal tapas, choice of entree, and desserts by reservation—roughly $6 per course before tip.
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On the corner of Denman and Jepson Young Lane sits Noah's Cafe, a tucked-away restaurant serving one of the city's most cost-effective omakase experiences. Despite its name, it is not a cafe—owner Clifford Chi describes it as a spot for Japanese fusion tapas and cocktails.
Chi originally opened Noah's at 572 Davie Street in 2020 before relocating to 1096 Denman Street in 2022. While the restaurant welcomes walk-ins, its omakase menu is available by reservation only, and it's worth the forethought. For $100 per person, the experience—called "Noah's Mini Ark"—consists of nine to twelve signature tapas, a choice of entree, and a selection of desserts. Offerings change by season depending on what the team is excited to cook.
During a recent visit, highlights from the mini ark included Miso Duck with Strawberry Jus, Soy Smoked Quail Eggs, Fresh Oysters topped with ikura, and Truffle Brussels Sprouts with Parmigiano Reggiano. Diners move through each plate before progressing to the main course.
Entree options sampled included the Uni Truffle Omelette Rice—an omelette on sautéed mushroom rice with dashi truffle uni cream topped with Parmigiano Reggiano, Ikura, and tobiko—and the Omelette Harashi Rice, which swaps the uni cream for Japanese Hayashi hashed beef stew. The Uni Creme Pasta features fresh pasta in dashi uni cream with prawns, parmesan, truffle oil, tobiko, ikura, and parsley. Yuzu Gorgonzola Gnocchi rounds out the menu with yuzu gorgonzola cream, arugula oil, and shiitake crisps.
Uni is a major draw here; the restaurant sells housemade uni butter by the jar. Desserts included Drunken Pumpkin Tiramisu, Cardamom Mochi Donuts, Hojicha Lavender Ice Cream, and Sesame Ice Cream, preceded by a Whiskey Umeshu aperitif.
For $100 across 15 different courses, the math works out to just over $6 per course before tip and tax—a significant value proposition for omakase in Vancouver.
Good to know
What is Noah's Cafe's omakase experience and how much does it cost?
Noah's Cafe offers 'Noah's Mini Ark,' a $100 per person omakase experience consisting of nine to twelve signature tapas, a choice of entree, and a selection of desserts, which works out to roughly $6 per course before tip and tax.
Where is Noah's Cafe located?
Noah's Cafe is located at 1096 Denman Street in Vancouver's West End, on the corner of Denman and Jepson Young Lane.
Do I need a reservation for Noah's Cafe's omakase menu?
Yes, Noah's Cafe's omakase menu is available by reservation only, though the restaurant welcomes walk-ins for other dining.
What kind of food does Noah's Cafe serve?
Noah's Cafe serves Japanese fusion tapas and cocktails, with seasonal offerings that change depending on what the kitchen is excited to cook.
