11 Best Japanese Restaurants in Nanaimo

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

Customers` Favorites

Tonkotsu Ramen with Spicy Sauce
Chicken Katsu Yakisoba
Aburi Tonkotsu Ramen
Chicken Katsu Don
EBI Tempura Don
Chicken Karaage
Pork Katsu Don
Katsu Curry
Shoyu Ramen
Karaage Don

“Went here on a recommendation from a native Nanaimoan. A dimly lit restaurant from the outside may give the impression of a diminutive eatery but the flavors did not disappoint. The ramen soup was well flavored with simple good ingredients while not being overly seasoned. The fried oysters were good as the oysters taste was preserved during the fry technique. Both dishes were outstanding. Pro: good food and good service. Con: public WiFi is through Roger’s which requires a sign in. Ramen was a tad pricey but still worth it.Vegetarian options: Not manyDietary restrictions: NoneParking: Parking shared by other vendorsKid-friendliness: Saw a few kids eating with their parents“

4.6 Superb65 Reviews
Nori Japanese Restaurant Japanese • $$
6750 N Island Hwy, Nanaimo

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Spicy Chopped Scallop Cone
Strawberry Crunch Roll
Dancing Scallop Roll
Island Fever Roll
Red Dragon Roll
Tuna Sashimi
Wild Salmon
Tako Wasabi
BBQ Tuna
Seafood

“Best sushi place I've been to! Wish I lived here just for the food! Service is quick, friendly and efficient. Food is unbelievably good, fresh and looks like perfection! Even the basic green tea is noticeably more delicious here!! What?!? I'll be back!“

4.5 Superb102 Reviews
Umai Sushi Sushi • $$
4575 Uplands Dr, Nanaimo

Customers` Favorites

Sushi Pizza Salmon or Tuna
Chicken Teriyaki Bento Box
Appetizer Sashimi
Dancing Yam Roll
Yam Tempura Roll
Kalbi Lunch Box
Palm Beach Roll
Las Vegas Roll
Big Boss Sushi
Dynamite Roll

“This is the best sushi I have found in Nanaimo. They also have a lot of gluten free itemsVegetarian options: Varied menu will work for anyoneDietary restrictions: Lots of gluten free optionsWheelchair accessibility: Entry is flat with lots of space to get around“

4.4 Superb79 Reviews
Bistro Taiyo Japanese Restaurant Japanese • $$
321 Wesley St, Nanaimo

Customers` Favorites

Tonkotsu Black Ramen
Green Tea Cheesecake
Vegetable Tempura
Sockeye Salmon
Classic Ramen
Vegan Ramen

“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!“

4.5 Superb39 Reviews
Sushi Waa Sushi • $$
50 Tenth St #108, Nanaimo

Customers` Favorites

Spicy Tuna Roll & Avocado Mango Roll
Assorted Sushi Combo
Beef Teriyaki
Dynamite Roll
Black Dragon
Udon Soup
Miso Soup

“Really great sushi, staff seemed to be having a good time there on the night we visited as well. Quick service, good food and lots of options!Wheelchair accessibility: Easily accessible from the wheelchair parking in the lot outside, entrance is a bit cramped but overall pretty good.“

4.4 Superb40 Reviews
Ai Sushi Go Sushi Bar • $
530 Fifth St, Nanaimo

Customers` Favorites

Smoked Salmon

“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.“

4.3 Superb65 Reviews
Sushi Ryu Japanese restaurant Japanese • $$
6595 Applecross Rd, Nanaimo

Customers` Favorites

Dynamite Roll
Monkey Brain
Volcano Roll
Avocado

“shared ramen and a roll with my wife, the ramen was outstanding our server was wonderful and chef AJ was a gem of a human the portion sizes are enormous and the presentation was great highly recommend this restaurantWheelchair accessibility: this restaurant can easily accommodate wheelchairs“

4.3 Superb56 Reviews
Seto Sushi Sushi • $
4286 Departure Bay Rd, Nanaimo

Customers` Favorites

California Roll
Vegetable Roll
Veggie Roll
Miso Soup
Tempura
Tuna

“Usually order delivered, but was driving by and stopped in. Good selection of dishes well presented.Service was very good, despite some language and hearing issues. Fans and refrigerators were noisy.Food was served much better than I expected. Nice dinner ware and cutlery.So food looked great and great tasting.Portions looked small but only because dinnerware was large. I am a big guy with appetite to match and I did NOT go away hungry.BTW, This is the only sushi place that we have found that has fresh scallops.Try it you may like it....gk...Vegetarian options: Many choices.Parking: Medium size lot, +/= 50 spaces and 3 or 4 marked disabledWheelchair accessibility: Door might be too narrow for a big power chair, otherwise looks ok.Does have disabled parking in front .No stairs and big curb cut in front .Dietary restrictions: With good choices menu can accommodate vegetarians, diabetics, gluten free and maybe other needs .“

4.1 Good36 Reviews
KAMIKAZE SUSHI Japanese • $
6631 Island Hwy, Nanaimo

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Chicken Karaage Rice Bowl

“Had the Chasu Ramen with a Karrage side and was not expecting much for food court food. Although I was not blown away, it was fairly decent and hit the spot.Hot, well-flavoured broth, good portions and balance, and their noodle texture was good, if not a tad soft. Also the Chasu might’ve been just rolled up bacon but was still good.You won’t get that deep richness expected of restaurant-quality ramen, but for what it’s worth, you won’t be disappointed if you’re in a pinch. Karrage was delicious as expected ?“

3.9 Good8 Reviews
Nana sushi Sushi • $$
14 Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo

Customers` Favorites

Tonkotsu Ramen Large
Sashimi Bento Box
Lion King Roll
Dinner Box A
Avocado Roll
Miso Soup
Avocado

“Was looking for a quick dinner and came in close to closing and they still served me with a smile. It was my first time here so I decided to order the Chau’s Nagasaki Jjamppong. It did not disappoint. Very flavorful and seasoned beautifully. I do not know how to cook this item nor the methods used to complete the dish. But it had a wonderful wok flavor that was imparted to the soup base. I do not know if I wok was even used to cook it. The chasu was soft and chewy. The vegetables included in the broth was a nice surprise. I pretty munched finished off the soup base. Highly recommend and would come back. The gentleman server was really nice.Parking: There are a couple of free street parking spots and lots of paid street parking spots“

3.9 Good42 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

“My wife and I tried out for the first time and are very impressed with every single dish we ordered. The quality of food was top-notch and the service was welcoming and friendly. Very reasonably priced and well worth a try. Definitely a hidden gem and possibly one of the best in town for both Japanese & Korean cuisine.“

3.7 Good51 Reviews
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