I've been to this place many times as I live in the area. This is a family run Japanese style meal box restaurant with a cozy and warm ambiance. The menu contains a variety of rice combo dishes that you can select (pork, chicken, beef, fois gras, curry) and a tempura noodle set as well. Occasionally, they also have specials as well. My boyfriend and I ordered the beef set and the tempura noodle set with pork. I love how there are a variety of side dishes that come with the set. This is great for those who like variety and want to have a complete meal with all the food groups. My favourite is definitely the pickled daikon/carrot and the cabbage salad! The food is not too salty and the broth was perfectly seasoned for my palate. My boyfriend also ordered an espresso romano which I had never tried before. The foam on top was surprisingly refreshing with a tart aftertaste of lime. The prices were also very fair with most sets averaging around $19-20 before tax. You order at the counter and pay after you're finished. This is a great place for a quick bite especially if you're in the Ironwood area of Richmond. read more

Nobi Nobi - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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A nice little restaurant. Can get busy as they only have a few tables. Service is friendly, quick, and efficient. You order at the counter, they assign you a seat, and pay afterwards. All the courses came with their own sides which was great! Salmon course 4.5/5 maybe it was me and I waited too long to eat so my salmon dried out a little bit the flavor was so good that I didn't mind. I normally hate overcooked salmon but I wouldn't say this was overcooked. Beef course 5/5 the egg was beautifully cooked. The beef was plentiful and I love the addition of the ginger. Udon soup 4.5/5 you get your choice of beef, pork or chicken. It comes with a side of tempura. It was good! Hot and fresh. I love that the temprua was not in the soup. Mango soda 3/5. Refreshing yes. But I expected it to be sweeter or have more mango flavour. Also, if you post a photo on social media, you get a free order of prawn tempura which was nice. Overall we had a great experience. Will definitely come back again! read more

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I keep going back because they are doing things right. Food is plentiful with thoughtful touches to bring the meal to another level. Served bento box style the rice "bowls" are exceptional. I love the braised pork belly, steamed daikon with light soy, tofu with chili's and a mild miso soup. Honorable mention is the quality rice. Have yet to try the foie gras bowl but I will! The dining area is small and minimal but with class. The simplicity of the decor shows off the quality of it. The chairs are so comfortable and lovely. We always seem to see one man as front of house. He is very sure of himself and makes us feel welcome. Ps. I also tried the chicken karage and crave it daily read more

Welcoming service, and provided good suggestions on food recommendations. Also was kind about warning us that the food was very hot. As for the meals, they tasted fresh and high quality. read more

Always a pleasure coming here :) for the price, you get a huge amount of food. I can never quite finish everything. I love how you get a wide assortment of small dishes along with your main course. I usually get the tofu teriyaki which really hits the spot! Highly recommend this hidden gem. read more

Nobi Nobi - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

This is a small restaurant located just South of Richmond in the same shopping complex as Canadian Tire. There are plenty of parking spots available in the shopping complex. They offer a wide variety of bowls for reasonable prices. We tried the Unagi Course Meal ($18.75) and the Beef Curry ($16.95). Both tasted exceptional, although the wait was a bit on the longer side. The entrees came with side dishes of radish, miso soup, celery soup, and tofu soup. Their portions were generous, which made this dining experience very satisfying. read more

Nobi Nobi - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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A cozy little family owned restaurant with a straightforward menu of various Japanese inspired rice bowls though not quite authentic. The rice bowl was a bit underwhelming with a teriyaki like sauce on the salmon. Some of the side dishes were quite tasty and light. My bf mentioned the curry tasted like the curry cubes. This is a more home style of cooking for those that enjoy that style of food. The chicken karaage was the highlight was the batter was light and crispy and chicken juicy. Service was friendly. read more

Nobi Nobi - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

We called to reserve a table as it was our first time here. We worried there would be a lot of customers so it's better to reserve a table in advance. We did the right thing. So many customers came in especially families with kids. The space is not very big, so the restaurant needs to serve the food to customers quickly in order to do more businesses. A server greeted us with smile when we stepped into the restaurant. I enjoyed when I saw servers or people with smiles. I love people with great manners and attitudes. We seated right away and got some water to start with. We read the menus at home in advance so we knew what to order. We ordered tofu, unagi, and beef course meals. All of the course meals came with a bowl of miso soup, some veggies as side dishes, and the main dish (which was tofu, unagi, or beef) with rice. All of them had good quality but they were different from real authentic and sophisticated Japanese ones. This is a family oriented restaurant so be expected that parents with little kids or older children would come here for meals. When we were dining here, a couple of kids cried very loudly and some ran around. As mentioned, the space was not big. A kid even bumped into my parent even though we were sitting and eating. If the restaurant runs well and a lot of customers love the food, maybe the business owner can consider having a bigger space and serve more customers. read more

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Good customer service, quiet little shop. Easy to find parking in the huge lot. The food is plated very nicely and effort has clearly been placed in the plating design. They had some issues with their fizz machine so the drink took a while but that was disclosed when I ordered. I loved my unagi soba dish! We were able to sit for quite awhile to catch-up and chat and the owners did not rush us whatsoever. read more

Nobi Nobi - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Food was good. I ordered their tempura chicken udon. The chicken was good. Pretty big pieces and I think they baked the chicken too. I definitely would go back to try their other dishes read more

Dont knw what the hype is about for this place. We tried the beef udon soup with tempura side and the beef rice bowl with a soft poached egg. These are classic japanese dishes and should be a good barometer of their skills and attributes. Overall, based on both orders...i can say they are average at best. Would love to have more beef and rice. The order looked big but actually of small quanitity. The miso was good and the adegashi tofu side was good as well. The udon soup was good and beef tender. Many restaurants can make these tho. Nothing special. The presentation was nice but its typical Of japanese places. Service was quick. You order at the counter, eat, then pay after. Will give the other dishes a try next time like karaage and curry. Im skeptical whether to try the foi gras and chicken teri bowl, as if the others tasted average, then i should Lower my expectations on the others. Cheers! Happy eating! read more

Nobi Nobi - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Not bad food but this place was busy so maybe recommend making reservations. It is a bit small and narrow so can feel a bit tight in there. Ordered the pork course - no pictures as left phone at home. read more

Nice clean restaurant! We ordered foie gras, unagi, salmon and chicken bowls with a side order of chicken kaarage. We are from the United States so can't get foie gras there. Our meal sets were delicious and generous. The foie gras was very tender and tasty as was the unagi. The salmon was a bit over cooked to my liking. It was nice that they let us use 2 credit cards to charge our meals. The chicken kaarage was nice, hot and crispy. It tasted like they had marinaded the chicken before frying. I enjoyed the sriracha dipping sauce too. The waitress was very attentive and kept stopping by to fill our tea cups. And the tea was complimentary. read more

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Good food. Quick friendly service. This place is small with only a few tables. Twice I've been here, twice I've had #8 (Chicken) Udon with Prawn Tempura. I couldn't seem to sway away from this one. I would say, my fave set until I get sick of it one day. The chicken Karaage is definitely a must-have, but it is on the pricier side. read more

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This was a nice, homey environment to enjoy a Japanese set meal. It wasn't too busy around 5pm on a Saturday. I chose the tofu course meal, which included tofu teriyaki on rice with sides of miso soup, squash, cabbage salad, a marinated root vegetable that I didn't recognize, a dish of pickled daikon and carrot, and tea. The teriyaki was very tasty and all of the veggie sides were lovely in their simplicity - it was a meal that was easy to eat and left me feeling good. The price was very reasonable. It's enough food that I think the average appetite will feel satiated but not overly full. The staff was very nice and made me feel like my business was appreciated. read more

Nobi Nobi - Tofu Course Meal - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

SO SO good! I got the salmon set and everything was simple yet delicious. And I love how authentic the meal felt. Inside was small, but cute. The workers were friendly as well. Looking forward to trying their other sets. I highly recommend! read more

Nobi Nobi - Salmon set, udon set - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

A small but busy restaurant that sells Japanese set meals. There's always a constant stream of people coming in and out for take out and dine in. If you're wanting to eat in, you'll have to let the staff know so they can see if there is a table; however, you will have to order first. I tried the unagi and salmon course meal, as well as the udon soup. Everything was delicious! The unagi sauce is so unique with a hint of yuzu and lemon juice. Unagi itself is soft and bone-less. The salmon meal came with huge portions and great for those who just want a basic/clean meal. Second time around, I had to get the udon soup. The portion of udon was actually much larger than I thought. Udon was chewy and bouncy with a generous portion of chicken. It also comes with 2 prawn tempuras and a potato croquette. Tempura had a light and crispy outer shell, and I personally LOVED the croquette. I'm personally not a big fan of croquettes but the taste of this one was great. I loved the super crispy batter and the potato filling on the inside. We also tried the mango soda and iced latte. I preferred the mango soda over the latte - latte was less sweet than expected. If I lived closer to this restaurant, I would definitely come often! I can see why it's always busy here. P.S. they also have a 10x stamp card for a free meal so make sure you get it! read more

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Nobi Nobi has been on our list of places to try for ages. Their food is inspired by Obanzai techniques (small dishes using seasonal ingredients). We dropped in on a Sunday evening (6:45pm). It was busy but we were able to snag a table right away. Order at the counter first, then pay when you're done eating. Menu has 8 staples along with chicken karaage and Japanese beef curry. All their meals come with miso soup, agedashi tofu, pickled daikon/carrot, cabbage salad and a seasonal vegetable. They also give out stamp cards; 10 stamps gets you a free meal. - Pork course meal ($14.45) - all the side dishes were excellent. Really enjoyed the agedashi tofu and the oden style daikon. Pork was tender and reminded us a chashu, minus the sweet sauce. - Foie gras rice bowl ($22.45) - chicken was tender and juicy. The foie gras was rich but personally, I didn't think it added much to the bowl. Save yourself $9.00 and order the chicken course meal ($13.45) instead. - Unagi course meal ($16.45) - unagi was soft. The sauce was sweet and slightly sticky. Simple, healthy Japanese food at NN. read more

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Goodness gracious!!! If all I ever had at Nobi Nobi was the Foie gras, I'd be quite happy! I wasn't sure what to expect with this being a smaller size restaurant. Consider this especially if you're coming here with a big group. But I usually try not to go in with expectations other than desiring great food & a pleasant atmosphere. Is that too much too ask for!? LOL. To be honest I would never have known about NN without Yelp. It's one of those spots that if you blink once - you've missed it. The tea was surprisingly refreshing & I quite liked it. Usually when you're given free tea at restaurants, it's so crappie. I'm a huge fan of duck (or was it goose?) & liver, so I was delightfully blown away by the taste of my Foie gras. It came with the most flakiest butter type chicken I've had in a long time. The side ingredients were excellent. Gosh what a presentation! And all (see my pix) this for $23! That's like $11 US ... I think!? LOL. Once I had eaten I could feel the protein running through my blood stream. There was a small side of Tofu with this order but I passed on it as I was utterly stuffed. I'm definitely looking forward to going back to try other menu items. Please note NN is currently closed on Tuesdays. Hot Tip Alert - this strip mall, Ironwood is known for trapping cars making it extremely difficult to escape during rush hour which seems to begin at 230pm here on week days. Highly recommend that if you're coming here to do so between 11am & 2pm then get out quickly or you'll be stuck trying to deal with all the southbound tunnel traffic fighting to get home. Good luck. read more

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Simple place with good food. Cozy & Modern, and staff was attentive as well. You order and pay at the counter, grab a seat, and the staff will bring your meal to you. Loads of parking as it is located inside a large plaza. The soba was pretty good (my first time trying cold soba). There's 4 fresh pieces of uni on top which I think is a pretty good deal for $17. I would recommend ordering a side of karaage (or side dish in general) as the soba can be on the bland side, although there is a dipping sauce. It also comes with this perfect onsen egg which was a nice touch. Chicken Karaage was impressive - large, juicy pieces & well marinated. Soda was quite refreshing as well, without being too sweet. Uni Zaru Soba ($16.99) Strawberry soda ($5.99) Mango soda ($5.99) Chicken Karaage ($8.99) read more

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Came here after a long day of blueberry picking in the summer with my mom. We got the chicken and unagi course meals. They came with five side dishes, all of which were delicious!! My favourite being the celery/tofu dish. I usually don't like celery but it was cooked perfectly for my soft mouth in this dish. The main event was also really good for what it cost! Both the chicken and unagi were flavourful and a good amount of rice was given. We took some leftovers home as it was really filling! My only complaint is that there isn't enough unagi for the amount of rice given. I would've liked to pay a little more to get more unagi. I also think it should've been more saucey to mix in with the rice! Service was amazing and friendly. It was fun sitting at the bar to see them prep each tray. The space was small and busy so be prepared for a wait during a busy lunch hour! read more

Nobi Nobi - Chicken course meal - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Ugh I love this place!!!! My favorite thing about Japanese set lunches is that it's so well balanced and you get a little of everything - meat, veggies, sour, sweetness, everything - and all the flavors were so clean and so on point. We got the Beef Bowl and the Foie Gras Bowls - for sure I recommend the Foie Gras Bowl - where else can you find affordable foie gras in such a casual space??? It was cooked perfectly - so buttery and velvety and it went perfectly with the chicken teriyaki underneath. The side dishes were so on point - there was the refreshing cucumber, daikon, radishes, carrots, and more. Everything was so balanced. The beef Bowl was great too and the egg was perfectly cooked on top. I recommend the Foie Gras bowl over everything else though. My only critique is I also got the shrimp tempura but I did not think they were worth it. They were cooked well but they were very short and small (comparatively to what I've had before) so though they were yummy, it left me wanting more and the bowl sets were just so perfect themselves, the tempura wasn't necessary. read more

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When you first walk in, you order at the cashier then sit down. We were served a hot rice green tea. The food here was great. I would say it's on the lighter and healthier end! You get a range of food that is from hot to cold food (in one platter). read more

Nobi Nobi - Salmon and beef - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

I wish I knew of this place earlier when I used to go to Steveston very often and would drop by this strip mall for food. The menu is simple. Just rice bowls with various protein. I I had the beef rice bowl which came in a set, like a bento. The beef reminded me of Yoshinoya yakiniku beef. Tender and flavorful. The egg yolk was not very runny but still good as it was not over cooked and dry. The bowl was deep so it was quite a filling meal. It came with miso soup, salad, tofu (could be crispier around the edges), pickled radish and steamed squash. If you are tired of the numerous sushi places serving rolls and teriyaki protein for bento, come here for some good basic Japanese food. There is so much more to Japanese food than sushi and it is always a delight to find Japanese restaurants serving more than that. Plenty of parking at the lot. This is next to Sleep Country or Canadian Tire area. read more

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This is such a cute little Japanese restaurant that had amazing and authentic tasting food. It's a little different, where you order at the counter then they bring you your food at the table you choose but then still go back up to pay at the counter, but that wasn't an issue since it wasn't busy. The food came out very quickly and everything tasted amazing. The various small dishes added to the vibe of the restaurant and was very authentic. Even the price was very reasonable, especially for a small restaurant in this economy. If I am ever in the area again, I would go back and would recommend to anyone. read more

Nobi Nobi - Beef and salmon sets - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Good food. Authentic teriyaki is made with only three ingredients, it's not like the cornstarch filled American style we get in bottles here. As such, you have to pan baste the chicken in the teriyaki for at least 2-3 minutes before serving, cut, put on rice and baste the balance on the chicken before serving. It takes some practice. They just need to up their game on the sauce and they'll be golden. read more

Nobi Nobi - Great food at a great value. Teriyaki could have been basted on the chicken longer. - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

We found this restaurant thanks to a quick Yelp search. The restaurant was busy during the peak lunch rush. We managed to get a table when we arrived and placed our order before being seated. We ordered the beef course meal, beef udon soup, chicken karaage and mango soda. It took a bit of time for the food and drink to arrive as the restaurant was busy. The beef course meal included some side dishes. It offered a bit of variety while I enjoyed eating the thinly sliced beef on rice. The runny egg made the rice bowl just perfect. The side dishes were alright. There was a piece of squash, cabbage salad, miso soup, piece of fried tofu and pickled radish. The mango drink was refreshing, but it arrived as I was about finished my meal. Overall, it was a nice meal. I do recommend giving this restaurant a try if you do not mind the wait. Prices were reasonable. read more

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Pork Course Meal $11.95 Beef Course Meal $12.95 Pudding $3.49 The Pork was super delicious, it just melts in your mouth with a full of flavours! Must try The beef was also really good but not a unique compared to the pork. They also have very delicious side dishes and it comes with miso soup too! Their pudding is made with real vanilla bean which makes it so much more delicious as you can taste the rich vanilla compared to extract. This place has amazing food and we will definitely be back! read more

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Best food, best service and very welcoming environment. I highly recommend if you are in Richmond Ironwood area. The food will leave you wanting more! Please go!!! read more

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Wouldn't necessarily call this place Japanese. The sets are essentially teriyaki bowls with your choice of protein. Sides were all okay but like I said, wouldn't call it Japanese. I got the beef set and it came with stewed celery, picked daikon and carrots, miso soup, agedashi tofu, and seaweed salad. The beef wasn't a very big portion but it did come with a soft egg..lacked flavor/seasoning. My partner got the tofu bowl and instead of agedashi tofu got stewed daikon. Service was friendly and prompt! read more

Nobi Nobi - Beef and tofu set - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

This cozy Japanese restaurant serves a not-so-common cuisine of Japan. Obanzai is a traditional style of Japanese cuisine native to Kyoto. They use local fresh and natural ingredients as their inspiration of their menu. I have to say that they did what they intended to deliver. The place is great for a party of 1 to 4. There is a lot of natural light from the window. It was our first visit there. The server explained the menu, which is hanging over the cashier. She was very nice and patient. One of us walked to the cashier to place the order. We paid after the meal. - Foie gras rice bowl meal (with chicken teriyaki) - Beef course meal - Salmon course meal My foie gras was very creamy, rich and yummy. There were 3 to 4 pieces of them. Below the foie gras was a bed of chicken teriyaki on rice. The side dishes were similar in each course meal: miso soup, agedashi tofu, cucumber tomatoes and fungus salad, pickled white radish and carrot, braised Japanese pumpkin and braised daikon. The flavour is light but fresh. You can taste each ingredient on the dish. The presentation was pleasant. You would appreciate the variety and the refreshing contents. The beef and salmon that my friends had were quite moist and delicious. The portion was perfect. No leftover. We had a nice time. This place is inside a plaza where parking is super easy. read more

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We wanted to try Nobi x2 for the longest time and finally did it. Definitely has a cafeteria feel to it where you order at the counter first and then grab your table. Unagi set ($15.95) is exactly what you'd expect with decently cut pieces on top of a bed of soft fluffy rice. Side dishes like cabbage salad, agedashi tofu and pumpkin slices are nothing too special but the miso soup is overly sodium rich for our liking. My partner ordered the pork set ($12.95) and he was disappointed to find it's literally the same as Taiwanese braised pork on rice instead of like Japanese ginger pork style. Also all staff speak Cantonese here. Just fyi. read more

Nobi Nobi - Unagi course set - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Love the food at Nobi Nobi. Healthy choices of meats, tofu or salmon etc. with variety of side dishes. Seating is comfortable, staffs/owner are always friendly and helpful . Restaurant though not very big but very clean and tidy . Visited many times with grand children. They love their grilled salmon with rice. Highly recommended restaurant for inexpensive healthy good food ! read more

I finally came around for lunch with a few friends. And this turned out to be a great meal for a rainy day. I opted for the beef course meal $14.95 which was beef teriyaki with an egg on rice and miso soup, a squash and cabbage as sides. I traded my squash for my friends radish. Meal was filling and homey. I wish the food was a bit hotter so my egg could've cooked more when mixed in. I will return to try the other meals soon. Bottomline: Reasonably priced and tasty lunch sets. Tip: make reservations since the restaurant is small and fills up quickly. read more

Nice little Japanese restaurant with cool interior and some nice rice bowl items. Enjoyed both the foie gras chicken and unagi bowls. Pretty busy with take out and dine in. Both table and counter seatings. read more

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Geez I really like this place! My gf and I were out at the outlet mall (by YVR) around 630 pm.... Too late to drive home, cook dinner and eat so we decided to stay in Richmond for dinner. We tried phoning a couple of popular Richmond restaurants for a reservation but it was either they don't don't take reservations or they're busy but we can add you to the waiting list! Anyways, I was browsing around on Yelp and found Nobi Nobi.... my gf said she saw it on Facebook and she wanted to try it. I called for a reservation but the girl working there said it wasn't busy so just drop on by! The restaurant is on the other side of Richmond but we made the trip out to Steveston Highway. I wouldn't say this place is ritzy but it's functional. The proper word would be "utilitarian".... We went up front and looked over the menu. They don't have too many offerings, and I choose the teriyaki foie gras/chicken rice. My gf ordered the unagi rice bowl. I'm a big foie gras fan and I would say the restaurant is fair with the amount of foie gras offered. I would say 30% was foie gras and 70% chicken.... pretty fair given that foie gras is pretty expensive. Overall, Nobi Nobi dishes out an entire tray of food! By the end of the meal I left pretty stuffed and satisfied! I don't know when I would be out this way again but if I'm out here I would have no compunctions to coming to Nobi Nobi again! We got two stamps on our frequent visitor card.... 8 more meals and we get a meal for free! read more

Nobi Nobi - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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I got the chicken teriyaki with foie gras... man that was such a delicious and hearty meal. Not only did you get sooo much tasty food, but the service was super quick and the price was unbelievably affordable. read more

Nobi Nobi - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Continuing on my best of Vancouver foodie trip, decided to try out a small japanese place south of Richmond on Saturday @ 5:44. Really wanted to try their Uni zaru soba, but was totally dissapointed when the lady said they ran out of uni. How do you run out of a dish so early on a Saturday? So I got the unagi meal, chicken teriyaki, and pork chashu meal instead, also got sides of vege croquette and shrimp tempura, it was ok. Nothing special, everything was ok, but nothing stood out as delicious to go again for. read more

Nobi Nobi - chicken teriyaki, pork chashu, 2 unagi meals - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Looking for a quick, simple, hearty, warm and feel-good kind of meal? Head over to Nobi Nobi to get all of those. First time trying Nobi Nobi and we liked it a lot! We didn't have a lot of time for lunch in between work and this place was quick! Each meal set came with a little bit of everything: miso soup, agedashi tofu, daikon, pickled veggies, salad and your choice of rice bowl. I liked that everything tasted fresh, light, healthy and not greasy. It felt relatively healthy and when I finished eating, I didn't feel bloated which is a HUGE win for me Everything was simple yet extremely delicious and well-done. The place inside is small and cute! Service was quick, friendly and extremely warm. I can imagine that it can get quite busy here as there are only a few tables so I would be aware of that when you're trying to come at peak hours! But it wasn't busy for us so we were lucky! I would definitely come here again for lunch! Loved the vibes, food and concept of this place! Need to try their other sets on the menu. BEEF COURSE MEAL The beef teriyaki bowl was extremely flavourful and delicious. Loved the egg on top and the fact that everything blended well together. Worth every penny and super affordable ($13.95)! FOIE GRAS RICE BOWL The foie gras in this was so crispy and juicy! It had so much flavour when mixed in with the chicken teriyaki. A bit more expensive ($19.95) but that's because of the foie gras. Although it was extremely delicious and definitely do think it's worth the price. read more

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Wanted to try this place because of the great reviews. Unfortunately it wasn't as good as expected. We ordered the curry beef and the Unagi set. My big issue was the rice. It was hard and not the typical Japanese rice. The curry is different than any other Japanese curry I've ever tasted. The beef was just so so. Wife said unagi was tender and pretty good but didn't like the rice. Good service but the food is around a 3 star to me. read more

Nobi Nobi - Unagi set - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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