Best sushi on Vancouver island. Possibly the best restaurant in Nanaimo. Definitely a must visit.read more

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!

Very ,very disappointed, waited an hour, tasteless broth, one tiny blob of pork that was mostly…read morefat, we were excited to try but we won't recommend or go back. Total waste of money

I ordered curry katsu, and was served an inedible bowl of overcooked vegetables with watery sauce…read morewith rice that seemed have been cooked days ago. Based on the dish I ordered, I do not recommend this restaurant.

This is one of my all-time favorite and most authentic Japanese restaurants! I've been coming here…read morefor at least 10 years, and they're always consistently excellent. This time, I stopped in for lunch and had the vegetarian bento, it was amazing. My fiancé had a pork ramen, which is also incredible here. The restaurant is small and cozy, so I'd recommend making a reservation if you're coming for dinner, as it does book up. They're always super attentive about my peanut allergy, I've never had any issues, and they don't seem to use peanuts in the kitchen! I've celebrated birthdays here and recommended it to so many friends and family over the years. It's an absolute favorite, and I'll always keep coming back!

If you find yourself on a Rainy day in Nanaimo, you could do worse than sit down to a bowl of Ramen…read morehere. The soup was very flavourful with beautifully chewy noodles and rich broth. The food is really nice here the service is very friendly and prompt. Lots of ample parking on the street, however, if you need to walk a little there is though a charming courtyard.

The best Japanese food I've found in Nanaimo so far, the restaurant is just 3 months old. Good…read moreservice as well.

Four of us had lunch here today. Great food and lovely presentation. Also good value and good…read moreservice. However, the raw salmon sashimi is farmed salmon, and the crab on the menu is imitation crab, which should really be spelled with a "k" if it's fake but it wasn't spelled that way. These details are not listed on the menu. They will serve you wild salmon and real crab if you request it. But that fact also is not mentioned on the menu. The owners really need to list these details in the menu. Customers expect to know the source of their food these days. And rightly so. (I didn't order either salmon or crab, but one of my friends did. She had a conversation with the owner, and apparently was not the first customer to do so.) Still... you will have a good meal and a good experience here! I don't want to knock this business too hard. Just be aware of the salmon and 'crab' issue if food source is a concern to you.

Review: Nana Sushi, Nanaimo…read more Nestled in downtown Nanaimo, Nana Sushi is a cozy gem that serves up comforting Japanese fare with a friendly vibe. I stopped in for a casual meal and left feeling satisfied and warm--especially thanks to their standout udon. The broth was rich and flavorful, the noodles perfectly chewy, and the portion generous enough to make it a go-to comfort dish. While the sushi was solid, it's the udon that stole the show for me. Service was prompt and welcoming, and the atmosphere had a laid-back charm. It's not flashy, but it's the kind of place you return to when you want something reliably tasty and reasonably priced. Located at 14 Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo, BC (250) 591-0755 Visit their website Overall: Pretty good! I'd definitely come back--especially for the udon.

A small little hideaway in the centre of town…read more Small meaning seating for about 20 guest and not all together. It was good sushi and prompt but I also went when it wasn't too busy. The bento box was nice and sashimi was fresh and teriyaki tasty. Tempura crispy and hot. I nice restaurant if you are staying in town and you need to look for it as not on the main drag. Construction of the road should be better once it's done but a good little place for sushi in Nanaimo. Staff were friendly and courteous.

Cute place with really great sushi! Lovely and friendly service and incredible value especially for…read moresuch high quality sushi.

This gem of a sushi restaurant is within walking distance of Ladysmith Marina. Great service and…read moreexcellent sushi/sashimi.

Small Family-owned Japanese Restaurant [Chemainus BC]…read more Wow! The last review posted was written 5 years ago. They originally offered table service but when Covid hit they only did take out and until now in September 2023 they still only do takeout orders. There are two tables for use in the dining room (good for up to 4 seating each) but there is no dining service available. This is a family-owned business (father-daughter). Friendly daughter who took our orders. We were the first one in when they opened for the day. When we originally came here first on Sunday they were closed. The business is closed on Sundays. Their business hours in Yelp needs updating. Open Mon-Sat 11:00a to 7:00p. I ordered the California Roll Bento Box. What would normally come in a bento box was served in a styrofoam box. It's okay since they are now just take out. Everything was delicious... the beef, salad, tempura except for the California Roll, it was not fresh and the kind you would get premade from a grocery store. The restaurant is located in a small seaside town of Chemainus in the Cowichan Valley in the Vancouver Island in British Columbia. Review #3155

We stopped in this small unassuming restaurant for a couple of rolls to take out, for our lunch…read more They were so good and quite large! Very tasty. I was somewhat surprised with the quality of sushi in the "middle of nowhere"! If we're ever in the area again, we would return.