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!

=== 1. VERDICT/VALUE In the food desert that is southern…read moreCordova Bay...Haro Sushi is like an oasis. The Korean proprietors offer primarily sushi and few Korean options when looking for something a little different than the Western cuisine options nearby / down the road. And you won't be disappointed either - recommended for friends; I'm definitely returning when I can also! === 2. FOOD The bento box may be the best value on the menu. We happened to choose a number of items for takeout this evening: - California Roll ($6.50) - Haro Roll ($18.50) - Pork Gyoza ($7) - Maki Combo ($18) - Dynamite Combo ($18) - Salmon Sashimi ($15) - Chicken Udon ($13.99) - Kimbob Roll ($8.50) - Japchae The only thing I might think about before ordering again would be the udon: see my picture, so it wasn't bad but it was unusual how they did the soup and they put red peppers in there, which is unusual... === 3. SERVICE Service over the phone and in person were great in English; they staff speak to each other in Korean and I can only presume service would have been just fine for Korean-speaking patrons. The food was also prepared reasonably quick. === 4. ENVIRONMENT So it's plain white inside - a clean white. There is bar-style seating at the front window and a few small tables meant for groups of 2 or 4 inside. Wheelchairs and baby strollers should have no challenges fitting and the parking is as plentiful as it gets in the this relatively-new residential shopping complex.

The service is exceptional and sushi fresh! Clean restaurant. Lots of room to sit in. Take out is…read morealso super fast!

Popped by for a quick lunch…read more They offer a lunch special menu which includes a salad, side dishes and your choice of set entree. Got the chirashi don set. When I got in, I got seated right away despite it being lunch time. But noticed that the servers decreased their frequency of coming to my corner of the restaurant as time went by so it took a while to get anyone at the end of the meal when it came time to pay since the restaurant is so big and the servers were mainly hanging out at the bar at the end. Food was alright. The chirashi don also included a pile of kelp noodles that were not seasoned. The eating experience would have been better without it. Overall, although it might look small, the special was sufficient for lunch.

Tried the other location in Victoria last weekend and loved it so much I decided to try this one as…read morewell! Sushi was delicious again, we both really enjoyed it! Our favourites were again the Japa Roll and the Zero Roll! This time we added the assorted tempura bowl which was great! Service was good the staff were very nice! This location seemed a lot less busy than the other which was awesome. Restaurant is very nice inside and has a great view of the city!

This place has great customer service. I was greeted immediately and they checked how my meal was…read moretwice. I got the Tuna Tataki Teishoku set. Their portions are fantastic, and for such a great price. The mixed veggies were excellent, the tuna was good, and I loved the squash croquette. One thing that I didn't like, was the tempera batter, it was a bit too hard. Next time, I would love to try the chef's special. One of my neighboring tables ordered it, and it looks like it would be good for 2-3 people to share if they ordered a few other small items. They have a dog friendly patio.

What a lovely find in Vancouver Island. This Japanese restaurant is not typical Japanese food like…read moresushi but lovely dishes that is served bento style. I love this style of Japanese food where it feels like homemade dishes and you get so many varieties to try. It's just yummy. The price is amazing for these sets are only $23. The people are so nice and friendly too. This is a really a lovely to place to dine at with yummy food, great service, and great price.

First time here and we will be back often. Started with Monkey Brains Amazing combination of…read moretextures, hot and cold, flavor and presentation. Hubby had spicy tuna tempura roll and he loved it. I had the spicy tuna gogo roll. The tuna practically melted in your mouth. Don't sleep on the pickled ginger that comes with the rolls. Tastes homemade and fresh. I had the yuzu soda (na) and it also tasted homemade. Yum. Not to sweet, sparkly and refreshing. The last thing we ate was at our server's recommendation. A spicy fried tofu appetizer. It was incredibly but definitely not spicy. The tofu was so sweet and creamy inside, it seemed like a dessert in a savory sauce. It was so strange and delicious that I'm still thinking about it hours later. You really must try this place. We will return asap.

Yes. Amazing sushi, teriyaki and tempura with adorable, sweet servers and fast cooking…read more Came with my friend earlier this month. We shared assorted tempura, Hawaiian Roll, and Dynamite Roll. My friend had their chicken teriyaki. Loved the unique Hawaiian Roll, which included salmon, yogurt, cream cheese, mango, avocado, cucumber and coconut flakes on top. I hadn't seen this roll before, and while my friend was too chicken to try more than a small bite, I loved this. The tempura was done well! Sometimes when I get tempura elsewhere, the batter isn't cooked all the way through and/or there's too much batter. They made it perfectly here. Total with Diet Coke was $65.74 before tip. Small, cozy dining area with a view of the cooks. Would definitely return.

Had the curry chicken special and a sashimi/rice side it was great! The green tea was also…read morewonderful. The seating area is a little tight for how busy they are. It gets busy as soon as they open! Portion sizes are smaller but it's enough. Great quality fish. I enjoyed it a lot.

All I can say is this place is amazing…read more First time I went was 2018 while visiting in Victoria for four days and I went there three out of the four days and the only reason I couldn't go on the fourth day is because they were closed on that day Finally got to eat there again today & it was just as good as I had it 8 years ago! feels like I stepped into Japan down a quiet alleyway. Don't hesitate, this place will no disappoint. The best...

Review Template ===…read more1. VERDICT/VALUE The Google reviews maybe hyped up my expectations; I might only swing by again if I were in the area. The prices were not really enticing enough to get past the food quality bar: which is exceeded by other sushi places in town. === 2. FOOD If Sushi Story excels at anything, it would be on providing large pieces of tempura, square-shaped :) Katsu Dinner Box ($23.95): It's good value for dinner: pork katsu on rice with dynamite roll, salad, four pieces of tempura, some fruit, and miso soup. Sashimi Dinner Box ($25.95) It's the kitchen sink: four pieces of sashimi, three pieces of nigiri, dynamite roll, four pieces of tempura, some fruit, a miso soup and an ebb sunomono. The shrimp in the sunomono were big but very odd-tasting - not sure if they went bad or what, but I would not do that again. The noodles were fine, if not really al dente. Prawn Tempura ($13.95): Six pieces of delights await you, lightly breaded for the most part. === 3. SERVICE Perhaps all but our server were Korean; our server was an older Japanese lady who treated us really well and catered to my little guy. I would be happy to be served at the restaurant again by the lady we had. === 4. ENVIRONMENT Don't let the nondescript parking lot outside fool you; it's a bit of a darker wood oasis that awaits you and it's older but pleasant. Groups may ideally be sized 6 or less, but there is plenty of space between booths/tables and wheelchairs and baby stroller would be welcomed easily. Parking is very much available in the shopping complex lot outside - with a lot of transient traffic from food delivery drivers.

First time visit based on s friends recommendation We had…read morethe Teriyaki Chicken bento box and Yuri roll combo. Food was so tasty and presentation fantastic. Service by Sham was spectacular!! Will definitely be back!

Dishes were large and fresh, beer/wine was a plus, hostess was friendly and helpful. The location…read moreright outside the famous alley is perfect.

I don't frequently review places, but this restaurant was just so delicious and amazing! More of a…read morehole in the wall with about 4-5 tables, but the food was extremely fresh and the service exemplary despite us only seeing one waitress running the show. Reasonable prices, good ambiance. We're only in town for a few days, but we plan on coming back!