Meet Chef Ju Hyun Lee
Chef Ju Hyun Lee, photographed by Johnny C.Y. Lam for Air Canada’s Best New Restaurants, 2025Chef Ju Hyun Lee is the chef and owner of Vancouver’s Michelin-starred Sushi Hyun, where he showcases a meticulous Edomae-style sushi experience rooted in precision, craftsmanship, and hospitality. Inspired by the documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi, Lee pursued intensive training in Canada, Korea, and Japan, developing a philosophy centered on continuous improvement and respect for the fundamentals of sushi-making.
In 2025, he was recognized with the MICHELIN Guide Vancouver Young Chef Award for his dedication to excellence and refined omakase experience. Sushi Hyun Omakase is a 1 MICHELIN Star Restaurant in Vancouver, and was a Top 10 Finalist in the 2025 Edition of Air Canada’s Best New Restaurants.
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