14 Best Japanese Restaurants in Nanaimo

Nori Japanese Restaurant Japanese • $$
6750 N Island Hwy, Nanaimo

Customers` Favorites

Spicy Chopped Scallop Cone
Uni Sea Urchin Nigiri
Strawberry Crunch Roll
Dancing Scallop Roll
Strawberry Crunch
Island Fever Roll
Red Dragon Roll
Sashimi Platter
Lobster Roll
Tuna Sashimi

“Sushi was THE BEST we have ever had!! Staff are super friendly and helpful!! Prices were reasonable, atmosphere was busy, and fun!!“

4.6 Superb300 Reviews
Gaya Sushi Nanaimo Japanese • $
6908 Island Hwy N #11, Nanaimo

Customers` Favorites

Spicy Tuna Tataki Roll
Medium Roll Tray
Hot Night Roll
Dynamite Roll
Tempura Roll
Dragon Roll
Miso Soup
Calamari
Yam Roll
Sashimi

“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.“

4.9 Superb55 Reviews
Bistro Taiyo Japanese Restaurant Japanese • $$
321 Wesley St, Nanaimo

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Salmon and Rice
Tonkotsu Black Ramen
Green Tea Cheesecake
Vegetable Tempura
Sockeye Salmon
Classic Ramen
Vegan Ramen
BBQ Squid
虾卷

“All the employees were speaking Japanese to each other when we got in so we knew it was going to be good. We had the tonkotsu black, the miso tsukemen (I forgot to take a pic), salmon and avo sushi, and the regular sashimi. The ramens were so flavourful and rich. The sushi was fresh and buttery.“

4.4 Superb140 Reviews
Wa-Ku North Ramen Izakaya Japanese • $
6404 Metral Dr #6, Nanaimo

Customers` Favorites

R-07 Vegetarian Tantan
R-04 Tonkotsu Tantan
R-03 Tonkotsu Ramen
Karaage Chicken Don
Potato Croquettes
Chashu Pork 3pcs
R-01 Shoyu Ramen
Chicken Karaage
Tofu Steak
Miso Ramen

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

4.4 Superb76 Reviews
Wa-Ku Japanese Restaurant Japanese • $$
1483 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo

Customers` Favorites

Tonkotsu Ramen with Spicy Sauce
Chicken Katsu Yakisoba
Aburi Tonkotsu Ramen
Vegetarian Tantanmen
Chicken Katsu Don
Curry Croquettes
EBI Tempura Don
Chicken Karaage
Pork Katsu Don
Chashu Pork

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

4.4 Superb75 Reviews
Sushi Ryu Japanese restaurant Japanese • $$
6595 Applecross Rd, Nanaimo

Customers` Favorites

Bento Box with Spicy Tuna and Nigiri
Chicken Teriyaki and Miso Soup
Appetizer Tempura
Tuna Tataki Roll
Dynamite Roll
Beef Teriyaki
Rainbow Roll
Volcano Roll
Monkey Brain
Pork Gyozas

“Had lunch there today- bento box - good price, great variety. Servers were polite and we didn't wait long for food. Will definitely be back.“

4.2 Good169 Reviews
KAMIKAZE SUSHI Japanese • $
6631 Island Hwy N, Nanaimo

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Karaage Rice Bowl

“The sushi was fresh and tasty. Everything looked clean and was made well.

The ramen was warm and full of flavor. The soup was rich, the noodles were just right, and the meat was soft. The egg in the ramen was cooked perfectly too.

The people working there were nice and fast. The food was not too expensive, which is great for a quick lunch or dinner.“

3.4 Good26 Reviews
Sushi Waa Sushi • $$
50 Tenth St #108, Nanaimo

Customers` Favorites

Spicy Tuna Roll & Avocado Mango Roll
Avocado Roll & Veggie Roll
Assorted Sushi Combo
Authentic Kimchi
California Roll
Dynamite Roll
Beef Teriyaki
Black Dragon
Okonomiyaki
Unagi Roll

“great sushi, and the staff really care“

4.5 Superb75 Reviews
Umai Sushi Sushi • $
4575 Uplands Dr, Nanaimo

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Teriyaki Bento Box
Sushi Pizza Salmon or Tuna
Fried Tofu & Veggie Don
Yam Tempura Roll
Salmon Skin Roll
Appetizer Sashimi
Dancing Yam Roll
Assorted Sashimi
Kalbi Lunch Box
Palm Beach Roll

“Food was great arrived promptly and was freshly made. We had the tempura prawns which were nicely crunchy but very tender inside. Then we had a vegetarian dragon roll and it was superb and beautifully prepared. Also fried tofu cubes. The menu is quite extensive and many diners were enjoying the bento boxes which sounded great! They also have a takeout cooler with preprepared sushi that you could grab and go. This is a must try approachable and friendly japanese restaurant. Recommended.
Went back a month later and due to my food preferences had almost the same meal. But this time ordered the yam and prawn tempura. Wow the yam rounds were huge with a very non greasy crunchy exterior and perfectly cooked yummy interior. They were giant coins of yam.. highly recommended. Also for the exams this time and the serving was quite large! A good counterpoint to the fried tempura.“

4.4 Superb142 Reviews
Ai Sushi Go Sushi Bar • $
530 Fifth St, Nanaimo

Customers` Favorites

Smoked Salmon

“We were the last order of the night.
We were blown away at how delicious everything was. Made right in front of us.
I wish I ordered more! No complaints at all. Fairly priced too!
That bento was just bang on.
This Restaurant was clean and well decorated.
There is ample parking too!
Very friendly staff. Very fast at making orders.“

4.4 Superb14 Reviews
Seto Sushi Sushi • $
4286 Departure Bay Rd, Nanaimo

Customers` Favorites

Deep Fry Chicken Bento
Nigiri Bento 4 Piece
Spicy Scallop Nigiri
Chicken Karaage Don
Spicy Salmon Roll
Spicy Roll Combo
California Roll
Smoked Salmon
Vegetable Roll
Ocean Roll

“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.“

4.2 Good36 Reviews
Edo Japan Fast Food • $
6631 Island Hwy N #F3, Nanaimo

Customers` Favorites

Tempura Shrimp Chop Chop Bowl
Chicken Noodlefull Bento
Beef Roll Bento Box
Chicken Ramen Soup
Teriyaki Chicken
Family Meal Deal
Beef Yakisoba
Tofu Teriyaki

“Very nice teriyaki food with different options.“

4.1 Good21 Reviews
Nana sushi Sushi • $$
14 Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo

Customers` Favorites

Deep Fried California Roll
Chasu Nagasaki Jjamppong
Lion King Roll 8 Pieces
Tonkotsu Ramen Large
Beef Yakisoba Noodle
Miso Chicken Ramen
Pan Fried Dumplings
Tarzan Mango Roll
Sashimi Bento Box
Octopus Sashimi

“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“

4.2 Good129 Reviews
Dami Sushi Sushi • $$
10-4890 Rutherford Rd, Nanaimo

Customers` Favorites

Veggie Caterpillar
California Roll
Crazy Girl Roll
Salmon Teriyaki
Dynamite Roll
Parksvill Roll
Monkey Brain
Teriyaki Box
Yam Yam Roll
Wild Salmon

“knowing some of each others friends. some of the best I've had in my last 40 years“

3.8 Good84 Reviews

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