The ramen was super delicious and the portions were huge! We got the spicy garlic chicken ramen and…read morethe spicy jalapeño, both were amazing! Do NOT get the fatality fries!!! We have a high spice tolerance and couldn't eat more than 4 fries but they did warn us lol. Very happy with our experience and the staff is very friendly and pleasant!

After 1.5 hr walk at Butchart Garden's Christmas lights, we were starving. We wanted to eat before…read moreheading to the hotel to rest up for the night. This place came up on the search. We came after the dinner rush, so it wasn't too busy and we were seated right away. They had the value meal which was very decently priced. My daughter had the original pork ramen while I had the golden sesame ramen. Both broth were delicious and had deep flavor. In addition, we ordered Takoyaki and Tokyo Fries as appetizers. The Tokyo Fries were delicious and interesting especially they were served with kombu and seaweed flakes. The fries were a little salty for my taste and I was glad that the ramen was not too overly salty so it balanced out nicely. Overall, great taste and highly recommended especially on a rainy day.

Excellent sushi. Perfect rice, proportions, fish freshness and temperature. Haven't had sushi…read moretraditionally prepared since Hawaii about a decade ago. Most American restaurants tend to give you gigantic portions, you can't fit it all in your mouth at one time which is what you're supposed to be able to do. My friends had domburi (rice bowl) or noodles and they all said the food was delicious. I can only speak about the sushi, I'll try one of their domburi dishes next time.

After finishing up my shopping at Trader Joe's, my family wanted to grab a bite for lunch. I…read morechecked Yelp, and this was the highest rated place nearby. And it helped that it was within walking distance. Upon walking in, the staff let us pick an empty table. The place is rather typical looking for a family-run Japanese restaurant. It was clean, which is the most important thing for these quick lunch stops. - Takoyaki: OK. Good size, covered in bonito flakes. It was quite well presented and tasted fine. My only complaint was that it was close to lukewarm not hot, so it didn't seem freshly made. The greens seemed unnecessary. - Vegetable Tempura: OK. Nothing special. A good tempura batter is very light and airy, but this one was a bit bready. - Shoyu Ramen: OK. Good size, and flavors where there. The pork was the thickest piece I've ever had in a ramen bowl, but very tender, so no real complaints. - Chicken Teriyaki Rice: Not recommended. Chicken was tender enough, but I prefer chicken with skin. Plate was drowning in sauce. Edible, but not enjoyable. Service was simple and nice enough. Food came out in a reasonable amount of time. Overall, we were satisfied. The food here caters to what locals want and expect, and they generally do a fine job with it. If I was hungry and was in the area, I would certainly consider it.

Food awesome. Service is leisurely, polite and helpful. Stopped in for lunch between meetings. Did…read morenot disappoint. Fair prices for BC. Large portions, flavourful broth, fresh ingredients. I enjoyed the bubble tea, my colleague did not. Just a difference in taste. I loved the creamy blend of cheeses for the topping. To her, it was reminiscent of ghee. I thought it added a lushy creaminess to the overall drink. Kinda like getting used to salt on caramel. Service is lovely, just not super fast which is okay if you're not pressed for time. Otherwise, a solid spot to feed your ramen tastebuds.

I can't believe there are no reviews here for this place. It's a tiny joint with like 4 tables, not…read morea place you'd think would serve world class ramen - they serve teas and pastries...... but they also serve ramen. The best we've had. Hands down. Their broth is cooked for 8 hours at a minimum and their tonkotsu broth was mind blowing- super rich, balanced, just perfect. The soup came out in huge portions with a ton of toppings and sides - their chashu pork was melt in your mouth tender and the ramen eggs were perfect. My wife loved her vegetarian broth and went nuts for her lychee jasmine tea - she couldn't stop drinking it. This place absolutely blew our minds with the food and the service - the owner came out to talk to us despite her restaurant being slammed. Very very highly recommended if you love ramen. We will be back.

The pictures don't really do it justice. The flavours of the soups were amazing and we actually…read morefinished it all. Usually at other places I find the soup gets too salty and we just can't finish it after the noodles are gone. Not here, not a drop was wasted. Will definitely be back.

Some of the best Ramen we've had in a long time. The Tonkotsu Black Ramen is so rich and…read moreflavourful, definitely worth a try. Pro tip ... park in the back ...the front street parking is a bit tight. Check the hours ... you won't wanna rush in/out.

=== 1. VERDICT/VALUE A touch of Japan on Cedar Hill - come…read morehere for the food, language, good food, and if you're a young one - Pokemon cards from the proprietor! === 2. FOOD Salt (Shio) Ramen ($16.50) The broth here makes the difference - thick, and true to flavour when one steeps a long time with bones - it's good and flavourful, yet not too salty and it doesn't leave you thirsting to drink anything thereafter. The Japanese-style BBQ pork slices, delicately-boiled egg and bean sprouts of course work well. Pork Egg Don ($18.25) Great pork tonkatsu - lightly battered the way it should be and it overall a great choice of dish if you're not looking for something soupy! Fried Rice ($4 for regular size; $7 for large size if buying an entree) I think it's worth it - it's tasty but a little salty and the portion size is good ofr sharing between two people! === 3. SERVICE I've only ever seen three people work there before and so while service is professional, they can get a little busy when the house is fulll (which is not uncommon). But it's worth it. And the leader/owner (?) is always cognizant of little kids including my own and is ready to hand out a choice of a random Pokemon card to bring more smiles into the establishment! === 4. ENVIRONMENT It's all, a little dim, and maybe updated in the 90's. The lights are different coloured, but they clearly spend the money on the staff and food. There are a few two-seat, and four seat tables/booths. There is a single table that seats up to eight. Wheelchairs and baby strollers could fit but only barely and they may best stay near the front. Parking is about as lucky as you get in the shopping complex which seems to ebb and flow throughout the day!

I've visited a half-dozen times now with family and consider this the "go to ramen shop". Simple,…read morerelaxed layout and direct, no nonsense service, but the ramen is fantastic and prices are reasonable. Mostly spicy bowls (one non-spicy called the "Salt" that I always get due to food allergies). Lots of options for "extras" (e.g., meat, corn). You can get a basic side of fried rice that is a nice add-on. It has a warm, social vibe and is popular with the younger crowd. Appreciate that the guys offer my kid a Pokémon card at the end of each meal - makes him feel welcome.

Hiroshi is cute little restaurant with simple seating and open kitchen concept. Service is quick …read more My spicy ramen gave me hot flashes and I loved it. So yummy

I found this place via contest from an Instagram. I won a free bowl of Ramen from an influencer…read more Their menu consisted of Donburi, Sashimi, Sushi and Ramen. Because I came in for my free bowl, Miso Ramen was only option for me. My sister ordered Sesame Ramen with chicken chashu and same with broth. Mine contained pork chashu with pork broth. Food was okay. My noodle was clumpy which I didn't like. Chashu was tender, but I didn't favour pork broth. It just felt bit heavy in my personal opinion. I'm sorry to say food wasn't too memorable at all. My sister and I felt so thirsty after eating as the food was also salty. I felt thankful for a free bowl of Miso Ramen, but the food wasn't impressive. Staff were nice and friendly though.

For all of you that craves ramen around Victoria, Ramen Arashi has an outstanding black Arashi…read moreTan-Tan ramen( black Sesame Tan Tan Noodles). To review it in detail, Noodles- firm not soggy. Broth: amazing broth ( soup has a little bit of everything: the aroma of sesame, the sneaky little peanut taste lingering( not overpowering taste that will make you crave for it to the end of your bowl, an amazing Tonkotsu broth base that is very clean and fulfilling), little bit of chili oil which makes it completely excellent taste. Chashu (pork belly roll): very aromatic and yummy. Menma ( Bamboo shoot) : a little crunch and soft, good texture for the Ramen. Good taste too! Staff also very friendly and care! Keep your excellent ramen!

We were sat immediately when we had come in but I think it's a busy place because when we left,…read morethere was a small queue outside. Apparently, Ramen Arashi is part of a Canadian chain that originated in Banff. It's a clean restaurant and the service was good. The bathroom is very clean and nice. I got the miso ramen and it was yummy but about what you would expect from a ramen place. It's served with a dollop of butter on top which melts nicely into the broth.

Cutest lil vibey spot tucked away in town accepts walk in's for lunch, and reservations for dinner…read more Good vegetarian and meaty options from ramen, to noodles, to rice entrees, and beyond!!! Good Non-Alcoholic options. We had truly lovely service too. Made us feel welcome even with coffees and bike helmets in hand. Seating is indoor/outdoor with varying degrees of coverage (umbrellas to inside with windows), outside seating has heaters so quality we actually had to ask them to turn them off on a semi chilly day. Hugeeee yums all around! Would recommend :)

We wanted to sit outside since we came with our dog. But no outdoor sitting due to understaffing:(…read more So we just ordered some to go ( we really wanted to try the ramen, but they do not do ramen to go). The karaage chicken was crispy even when it's cold! The quality of the meat for the burger is great! The udon stir fry is also tasty!

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