We finally had to find out what all the hype was about!…read more We kept seeing this Japanese restaurant get top ratings and heard it was really popular in Nanaimo, so we decided to try it for ourselves. Was it actually worth all the hype? We ordered the Sora Omakase Sashimi (8 types, chef's choice) along with a few other special rolls, and the sashimi was the real star of the show. The fish was incredibly fresh and generously thick-cut, with a great variety of premium sashimi. We were impressed by the creativity, generous portions, and presentation. Compared to other sushi places we've tried in the city, the quality and attention to detail here really made a difference. The prices are a bit higher than some other restaurants on the island, but after tasting the food, we thought the quality made it worth it. If you love sashimi, we especially recommend trying their sashimi options. There are plenty of premium choices. The restaurant itself has a modern-chic atmosphere, and it was BUSY. We saw a mix of locals, visitors, and a steady stream of takeout orders. Despite the crowd, our food came out surprisingly quickly, and the quality stayed top-notch. Whether you want a casual sushi night for two or a place to celebrate with a group, the menu has enough variety to please everyone. We came in wondering if the hype was real, and left understanding exactly why it's so popular. Honestly, Nori deserves the 5 stars from us. We're not the Michelin Guide, but we can definitely see why people are talking about it. Food: 5/5 Must Try! Service: 5/5 Kids: 4/5 Presentation: 4/5 Parking: 3/5 Tips: * Reservations are highly recommended. * Walk-ins are accepted, but be prepared for a potentially long wait during busy times. * The menu is extensive, so take your time deciding. * Great option for everything from date night to group celebrations. Would I Return: Yes ‍

All aspects are wonderful. The food is exceptional and service and ambiance are perfectread more

Delicious and authentic food. We ordered a bunch of different dishes to try, the beef ribs are a…read moremust have! The dak gal bi and stir fried chicken noodles were also amazing.

After a day of catching clams and oysters, we stopped at this Korean place which was recommended by…read morea local. Good sized portions, fresh fish and tasty meats! I suggest Order many dishes to share! Service was good, they weren't expecting 12 more ppl for lunch LOL! Place seats about 20-30 ppl. Free parking out front.

The staff is fast and welcoming…read more We ordered edamame, avocado maki, veggie sumono salad, yam tempura and tofu don bowl. The serving sizes were great. We had tons of leftovers. Downsides: Both times we've been the table size is hilariously small. Like a polly pocket sized table. Not ideal for more than 1. I also had a mild allergic reaction after dining. So worth noting for the sake of safety. Despite ordering all veg. Fish definitely was on a knife or a cutting board somewhere. As a regular veg sushi orderer this is always a risk, but only the second time it's happened to me.

Nice little Japanese place in Nanaimo. I've been coming to Nanaimo for work in the past few months…read moreand have tried a couple Japanese places. This one is definitely one of my favourite. The lunch bentos are great value! The food is made well. And the service is great. Food comes fairly quickly. Definitely come here for lunch.

the food is sooo good. im inlove with this restaurant. I dont know how to explain, the people that…read morework there are also so nice. I would definitely recommend this restaurant if youre looking for a good place to eat in ladysmith

this is one of my favourite places to go, for lunch all there food is great and tastes wonderful,…read moreand they never cease to make me hungry if you go here you will be leaving satisfied and full. highly recommend

The absolute most horrible food. The seafood yakisoba noodles were canned seafood. There was not…read moreone fresh piece of seafood. The salmon sashimi still had skin on it (you'd think a sushi restaurant would know how to cut fish) the chicken teriyaki was mostly old battered pieces of chicken the size of a dime and dry (barely any teriyaki sauce) frozen spring rolls (I'm pretty sure from Costco) the tuna tataki salad was dry (no dressing and uncooked vermicelli noodles. I can't believe I paid $80 for food we barely touched. we just paid and left without a word and will never return. My partner is on point for saying that he wouldn't even feed that food to a dog. It's beyond me how that place is still open. It was a huge sign that at dinner rush there was no one in there.

Everything we have had is really good. Monkey brains and vegetarian rolls are perfect when in the…read moremood for avocado.

I was excited to try Sehmii. It had excellent reviews…read more Excellent Chicken Katsu Don. Crispy and flavorful. Even the rice and veg had flavour!! Kind of boring agadashi tofu. A little pale and limp. Not crispy and light but heavy The tempura appetizer was ok. The prawns were tasty but the yam and the other potato were hard and heavy. The exterior will make you want to turn take and run but once inside the staff are friendly. Nothing fancy but it looks and feels clean and comfortable.

Excellent sushi and great variety with the Bento boxes. Excellent value and service. The exterior…read moreis quite deceiving as it's quite cozy and very large inside. We were passing through PA...but we will definitely be back in the future!

Nice people. Good food. They have kindly given free samples when I've eaten here. Deliciousread more

Great place to stop for fresh sushi! Really fresh fish,…read morewith a great balance of ingredients. Appreciate the presentation and quality ingredients. Super friendly staff. Chill environment.

I've been a regular customer at Alberni Sushi for over 6 years, mostly take out as the atmosphere…read morein the room is like a morgue. The food used to be excellent. Over the past couple of years or so there has been a steady decline. Items missing from ordered dishes...(Appetizer tempura meant to have 5 pieces, came with 4), sauces missing in the take out bag, smaller portions, rising prices, etc. Tonight, I thought I'd chance it again, ordered a vegetable tempura, (10 pieces), miso soup, and California Roll. I picked up my take out order precisely at the time they said it would be ready. (25 - 30 minutes from the time I placed the order.) The staff member was friendly and fun, I grabbed my take away bag, drove the five minutes it takes to get to my home from the restaurant, and dove into the tempura. What I found was disgusting. The vegetables were barely dipped in the tempura batter, and had absorbed a ridiculous amount of oil. The piece of broccoli in the mix was fried with little or no batter, the florets were toasted brown, and dripping with oil. The packaging was drenched with grease. I immediately called to tell them I couldn't eat it, and asked if I could be refunded with a credit. They denied me, telling me I would have to drive back over to the restaurant if I wanted a refund. I'd already thrown the food in the trash, as it was inedible. I wasn't about to go trash bin diving, so instead I told them they'd just lost a long standing customer. I see that no one is leaving reviews for the past couple of years...that's about the time that things started to go sideways for this once excellent and convenient sushi place. Too bad. Maybe there's been a change of ownership, I have certainly noticed that they don't seem able to keep staff. I used to get take out from them at least a couple or three times a month. Tonight was my last try.

Before ending our camping trip, we stopped by this cute Japanese restaurant before our ferry. The…read morerestaurant is very spacious and clean with modern decor. There wasn't a lineup when we got there, so we were seated right away. Their menu has lots of options of different rolls, udon, sashimi etc. Because it was lunch time, we ordered some bento box. I ordered bento box A with California roll for my daughter, and chicken udon for myself. My hubby ordered some sushi taco, and a Ubuild bento box. The food came pretty slow, which was strange. There wasn't a lot of customers when we got there. The bento boxes were pretty fresh with good portion. The sushi taco was a little yummy, however, the deep fried seaweed is on the greasy side with lots of batter. I was a little disappointed with the chicken udon, it was pretty standard and the chicken was pretty soggy. However, nothing beats a hot bowl of soup in a rainy day. Overall, we still enjoyed our meal. Not sure if I will go back, but I'm glad we got to experience it.

This was our second time eating here, we had mid expectations. We ordered two bento boxes to share…read more The deep fried components tasted like old fryer oil. Which was 90% of the bento box. When we told the waitress we didn't like it she took it away and just brought us our bill without offering us anything else. There was no discount or compensation. We left hungry and sad.