Wow, the first authentic asian place I encountered in my one week trip from nanaimo to port alberni…read moreto tofino. Run by Japanese people and you can feel the vibe through decorations and manners. After having some fake ramens, we especially enjoyed this place which is almost on par with Vancouver ramen shops. Black garlic oil is delicious as always and the spicy one is not spicy at all. The regular chashu is very tough sadly, but the pork belly one was very tender. I gave this place 5 stars despite the tough chashu since this is the best that you can get in the Nanaimo area. We also had the fried oysters which were yummy but quite expensive.

Very ,very disappointed, waited an hour, tasteless broth, one tiny blob of pork that was mostly…read morefat, we were excited to try but we won't recommend or go back. Total waste of money

Amazing sushi hands down favourite place in town for sushi. Definitely try the jalapeños hot app!read more

The restaurant was clean and the server was excellent. The food was good, I had a marinaded beef…read moredinner special. It felt like it was also a good value. One down side is that the restaurant is a bit dated and unfortunately had cracked windows that had just been patched not replaced. I'd probably go back again, but not anytime soon.

This is a decent place to grab a meal, service one would expect in a higher turnover restaurant &…read morehas a pho that absolutely hit the spot. There's plenty of parking spots available in the shared business parking lot & no stairs to contend with. Tables are all lower, some tables able to accommodate larger groups. I never find the lights bothersome & even with young families in a full restaurant, I didn't feel myself cringing from too much noise. I selected the beef pho & enjoyed their green tea for my supper. My friend enjoyed her sake with a combo choice of sashimi & sushi (it's big enough that she ended up taking some home). Both of us were very happy with the quality of food but she did remark on prices being higher than expected (she thought it went up again from last time we were there in fall but I don't think I ever look at the menu as closely as she has). Overall, it's a quick location to find (just along the trans Canada) & always a decent meal.

Don't listen to the other reviews. The staff was very lovely, friendly and attentive. They were…read morefull staff and place was pretty packed for a Thursday! The food came out fast, fresh and it was delicious. The place is more on the casual vibe with families and people just there to get some food. I recommend if you're in the area. They have a big menu too with more than just sushi!

We were vacationing on Vancouver Island and came here for dinner when in Nanaimo. We had made…read morereservations a few weeks prior to our trip and I would highly recommend making a reservation if you plan on coming here. The restaurant was packed and the kitchen was hustling. There were so many beautiful and creative dishes passing by our table all night long; if I lived here, this would definitely become one of my regular places to go. The service was quick and friendly. The food was incredible; really fresh and presented beautifully. We had met up with a neighbour who had moved to the area and we ended up staying until the place closed. It was just a lovely evening overall. I would definitely recommend Nori for delicious Japanese cuisine but be sure to make a reservation!

=== 1. VERDICT/VALUE If you've a hankering for Asian…read morecuisine in Nanaimo and there's only one place you could go to, Nori should be one of your top picks! Good food, good service, and in a place with good vibes. === 2. FOOD When dining at lunch, the lunch specials offer incredible value; each option includes 4-piece California roll, small green salad, 2-piece gyoza, 2-piece prawn tempura, a miso soup, and a side dish ("okazu") of the day. Some thoughts: - The portions are decent even if you're hungry! - The prawn tempura (at least today) feel more batter than prawn. - The okazu (at least today) was fried - a fancy spring roll - which is interesting as side dishes in Japan in this context are often fish-based?). - Overall, the food quality is good. Buta Shoga Lunch Special ($22) Shoyu, ginger-marinated pork on rice - a good heart-warming combo as any! Sashimi & Sushi Lunch Special ($23) 6 pieces of sashimi (salmon and tuna) and three pieces of sushi (also salmon and tuna) make this lunch special one of the healthier options on the menu. Chashu Miso Ramen ($18) My little guy loves noodles, even if it comes in piping-hot pork bone broth. Depending on your little one, kids 6 and under in age may need a grown-up to help finish this dish! === 3. SERVICE The place is POPULAR and so be prepared to wait. One the most recent visit during lunch, we were lucky to slide in fairly quickly and the servers were fairly prompt and professional. === 4. ENVIRONMENT It's basic, yet has a modern open-view environment with a view of the bar/kitchen from across the restaurant. It's similar in vibe to its sister restaurant nearby (Horang) but the service is better and diners with small children will find more appealing seating options here. Wheelchairs and baby strollers would fit just fine and your chance at finding a place to park in the shopping complex lot outside is pretty decent!

$20 for 8 slices of sashimi, not pieces, SLICES. would not…read morerecommend. there isn't much else to say

Fantastic meals every time - flavour and freshness served with a welcoming smile! We love the tiger…read moreroll and Tomago is rated 1st place with the kids

Stopped in for lunch today. We had bento box C. Very impressed with the quality of the food.we…read morewould definitely recommend this one to my friends. It's been a while since we've eaten here. The taste and quality of the food is very good. We were however, disappointed in the service. It was really slow and when we asked for water they brought 1 about 15 minutes later. One bento box came, then about 10 minutes later the other one came. We went there to have lunch together not at different times! Like I said, the food was good

HORABLE A 83 MIN WAIT THE FOOD WASN'T EVEN GOOD! When I picked up my order (I had gotten coffee…read morefrom McDonald's well I was waiting ) he said where did you get that I told him and he said PUT IT IN THE TRASH! NO OUTSIDE FOOD! He literally took it and threw it out! 1 star

Food was ok (underwhelming). I had the lunch chicken bento box. The chicken was not teriyaki,…read morepossibly Korean. The prices were reasonable and the service was good and friendly. The restaurant was small but clean and comfortable.

Ordered the hot stone bibimbap, kimchi bacon fried rice, gyoza, and beef bento box -- all were…read moredelicious. Service was great and food came out fast!

We were headed towards rhino cafe when the cute cat logo of Kazumi caught my eye. I saw udon on the…read moremenu knew that I was not going to walk away from that lol. The beef udon was delicious and I loved that it came with an onsen egg. The beef was slightly charred and made the so much more flavorful. We also ordered some gyozas and kaarage. This is a really cute spot if you are looking for a hearty noodle soup meal. I would love to come back if I'm visiting Langford again in the future!

Named after their beloved cat (you can find photos of the feline in the establishment), this tiny…read moreeatery that packs big flavors and perfectly crisp yet light deep fried goodness. According to the owner it's only been about 5 months since they've opened. We're just tourists staying in the area and hoping Yelp could direct us to a decent place in Langford. Well we found one... the establishment is super clean with cheerful jazz background music. The curry is made from scratch, you could taste the subtle yet earthy notes. The menchi is the highlight, juicy yet packs a crunch and not oily at all... now that takes skill at the right temperature The udon reminds me of Korean style jam bons... noodle soup with flavors appearing to be wok/pan fried first, then added to the noodles and broth bringing out stronger seared flavors. All in all an enjoyable experience with lots of food for the money. Worth a visit.

We stopped in this small unassuming restaurant for a couple of rolls to take out, for our lunch…read more They were so good and quite large! Very tasty. I was somewhat surprised with the quality of sushi in the "middle of nowhere"! If we're ever in the area again, we would return.

Small Family-owned Japanese Restaurant [Chemainus BC]…read more Wow! The last review posted was written 5 years ago. They originally offered table service but when Covid hit they only did take out and until now in September 2023 they still only do takeout orders. There are two tables for use in the dining room (good for up to 4 seating each) but there is no dining service available. This is a family-owned business (father-daughter). Friendly daughter who took our orders. We were the first one in when they opened for the day. When we originally came here first on Sunday they were closed. The business is closed on Sundays. Their business hours in Yelp needs updating. Open Mon-Sat 11:00a to 7:00p. I ordered the California Roll Bento Box. What would normally come in a bento box was served in a styrofoam box. It's okay since they are now just take out. Everything was delicious... the beef, salad, tempura except for the California Roll, it was not fresh and the kind you would get premade from a grocery store. The restaurant is located in a small seaside town of Chemainus in the Cowichan Valley in the Vancouver Island in British Columbia. Review #3155