11 Best Japanese Restaurants in Nanaimo

“food has always been great, the price is the best in town and the owners are lovely. Only place we will go for Sushi now.“

“Such amazing service and so fast !! Literally the kindest staff ever ! Very accommodating! Highly recommend“

“Had a wonderful experience here today. We got all sorts of sushi rolls, mango, unagi, mt benson, etc. My friend had a bunch of sashimi and loved it. The rolls were a mixture of small and tight and larger.The servers were fantastic. Honestly, can’t say enough to emphasize how awesome this place is.“

“My favorite restaurant in all of Nanaimo. Amazing service, delicious food, I cant recommend it enough. 10/10“

“This place is sooooo delicious I can't wait until the next time :)“

“I was so stocked to find a real Japanese restaurant operated by Japanese staff in Nanaimo. They are tucked away in the alley behind La Stella which is also my favourite.They offer authentic Japanese food with excellent customer service. I had nabeyaki udon and it was perfect for the day you want to be cozy and very flavourful. They close bit earlier than other restaurants so check their business hour first before you go. They also have some bar seats if you dine in solo!“

“My go to sushi restaurant in Nanaimo!Everything is extremely fresh and very reasonably priced!If you haven’t had it yet definitely try the Salmon of fire roll!Extremely tasty!Another great roll to try is the Salmon skin roll, it’s juicy and packed full of flavour.The owners are very kind and very pleasant.5/5I always look forward to my next meal from Ai.“

“Great food. Amazing flavour. Nice indoor dining.“

“I recently tried the chasu teriyaki rice bowl, and it exceeded my expectations! The sauce was flavorful yet not overwhelming, allowing the other ingredients to shine. The portion size was generous, and I appreciated the inclusion of two sides of vegetables. The rice had the perfect texture, and adding a touch of hot sauce made it even more enjoyable. The staff were eager for feedback to enhance their dishes and service, which was refreshing. I'll certainly be returning as a satisfied customer."“

“My favorite place in town for Japanese food. I've never been disappointed with what I've ordered. Prices are fair, portion sizes good, food looks great. I personally recommend the deep fried salmon bento and the japchae.“

“I love all the food , but the family and friends I met here are the best , my princess Laya and Roy are my storm troopers“