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

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!

Love their long hours, love the variety of their menu, love how they have easy parking and a…read moreseamless ordering / pick up process. I've tried most of the rolls on their menu that aren't fried, and I recommend them all. I've also had their sushi combos, but haven't tried anything else as far as appies, etc. Great portions for great prices, and always ready on time when I call to order. Definitely the best sushi place in Duncan, much better than Japan Town and Sushi House -- hands down. One thing I didn't like: paying using their machine is awkward. It asks you to tip by default. Obviously, I do tip -- but the way it's programmed to make you tip is a bit of a put-off. Those preset percentages don't start off that low, either.

Best sushi I have ever had I love sushi and I always tend to go here. I have eaten sushi all over…read morebc. And I always love coming back to one more sushi. Sadly it's take out only right now but I hope one day dine in will be available again.

$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

Taste great!!! I love this place. And nice people and good price. Never regret.read more

Everything is pre made. Ordered a yam tempura roll and it…read morewas pulled out of a fridge. No tempura, just cold yam sticks.

This was an amazing experience. The fish was top quality and the rolls were amazing . 10/10 will be…read moreback. The hot an sour soup is also amazing

Vey nice restaurant.. the sushi was great and well made. Great flavour. Staff very attentive and…read morechecked on us frequently. Definitely recommend going here

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!

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