45 Best Japanese Restaurants in Victoria

“I have been here quite a number of times and the food is extremely delicious. Love how the set comes with many small sides and at a reasonable price. Staff are friendly and service is great. It can get busy during dinner service as the restaurant is pretty small.

Would definitely recommend if you are around the area!“

“Love this place. Food is so fresh and feels like a power meal that also feeds your soul.“

“I was in Victoria for work and was looking for an authentic Japanese restaurant that was open a bit later - and glad I stumbled upon UKatsu!

The food was amazing and made to order!! The service was so amazing, I told them that I loved the soup and they gave me an extra bowl since I was raving about it. I also thought the price was very reasonable.

Great spot, would highly recommend!!“

“My go to sushi restaurant.
I have dined in and dined out with sushi ya for as long as I have lived here and I have never had anything less than great sushi.
I usually get the love platter to share with my wife and it’s enough food for two adults.
The price is reasonable for what you get and when delivered the boxes usually have cute drawings on them which is a nice bonus.
Highly recommend“

“Best mall food I've ever had, eat in or take out. I was very impressed with how friendly the staff are and the food is AMAZING!! I had the Bipimbop and added an egg and beef, it's to die for!! I can't wait to try the sushi and bento boxes! ?

Dietary restrictions: Vegan and GF options“

“good food yummy crazy boy rolls“

“Ate here last night and WOW!! So fresh and deliciousness with every bite and reasonably priced to boot...my new fav place in Victoria! Already planning to go back!!“

“We loved our visit here! My husband enjoyed the Bento and I had the salmon chazuke. Both dishes were absolutely incredible! The staff were friendly and approachable, and the restaurant was clean and welcoming. Definitely add this one to your list if you're in Victoria 😁“

“Meal was very well presented . Everything was very fresh and would highly recommend“

“Ate here two days in a row while visiting Victoria. Grace served us both times and was an absolute angel who provided the best service and was so sweet to chat with. We met Sean as well who was super awesome and we hope to see them both again. Food was delicious! 5 stars <3“

“Tasty food: vegetable yakisoba and salmon dinner. Ample portions and reasonably priced.
Truly gracious service. Clear, polite, prompt.
This place is tiny! Very few places to sit, and on a cold day the door lets in cold air. This restaurant does a brisk takeout business, too.
Clean bathroom.“

“I've been coming to Fujiya for 15 years since I was a student.. now Just returned from Tokyo - wow, a whole new appreciation. I'm so grateful for this business and its longevity in the community; it really is a staple of Victoria. Domo arigatogozaimasu Fujiya 🙇‍♂️“

“Friend at work told me about this place. I have to say it really exceeded my expectations. The rolls were massive and the flavours were right and the vibes were vibing.I love sushi and after my experience here it will be now be my spot. The staff , the vibes, the portions all of it makes this place an absolute gem. Thank you for such a wonderful fast delicious lunch experience .“

“Warm, simple and beautiful space, very friendly and helpful host and delicious fresh food. I will definitely return.“

“It is a great service and place I order a ramen but I usually order regular noddles and Instead I order udon I wasn’t much a fan of them but I also tried same thing but regular and it was so tasty and good, we order some nigiri toro and Saba, I expected to be fire flame first but it was raw which is completely fine but in some Japanese they do it for Saba nigiri that is fire for bringing flavour to it. Overall I enjoyed the experience :)“

“Donburi was great for lunch. Staff are so friendly. Nice to find a place with asian groceries in the area

I'll definitely be visiting regularly. Prices are fair too. There's always discounted items in the middle across the cash register“

“Thank you for the wonderful and amazing food and beautiful presentation that your cooks make every time for every one for every meal. The food is amazing, fresh and delicious, the staff is friendly, the service quick and delightful and the price is very reasonable.“

“Great food, good prices, large portions, takeaway menu, in my neighbourhood.“

“Great place to grab a quick meal. The staff are friendly and the food was good. It’s a self serve/ grab and go concept so it’s great if you are pressed for time at lunch. They make the rolls fresh everyday and the prices are also really good.

Vegetarian options: They have vegetarian rolls“

“Was yummy and not expensive 😋“

“Fantastic staff. Great food. Immaculate vibes!“

“We decided to try this place to get away from regular everyday sushi. It is amazing, all the dishes we ordered were perfectly made and tasted amazingly fresh. The place is a bit more expensive but it is worth it.

Also try out the Corso Sweet Potato Amber beer. It's really good.“

“Delicious food made with love. Sushi Time Express is my favourite sushi place in Victoria!“

“The best Japanese Restaurant so far…Highly recommended…“

“Great spot. Close to campus. Reasonably priced. The green salad came with black sesame sauce which was both delicious and unique. All the sushi rolls were good. We came for lunch and had the sashimi, nigiri, and beef teriyaki bento boxes. They were all fantastic. The side of tempura had a broccoli tempura - which is rare. The colour and crispness of the tempura was light and clean - indicating that the oil they used must have been a good quality and relatively “fresh”.

We would definitely come back again.“

“got the tobitama sunset and the tempura bento. amazing!“

“Our chef (red coloured hat/ascot in the photos) was a REMARKABLE addition to our evening. He knocked it out of the park with the banter. I will definitely be saying this with certainty: Ever single person at a restaurant has an even higher bar to stand next to now that I know hospitality isn’t actually dead. I have been in this industry for 12 years, I’m blown away. VERY impressed. You hosted 2 groups of strangers like we were your best friends. The steak was cooked perfectly!!!!! Thank you thank you thank you! I WILL be back!!!“

“The food was delicious and filling for the big bento box. The options for the big bento are great and I recommend the 8 piece avocado roll instead of the 4 piece California roll.

However, if you're looking for early morning breakfast, they recommended to come back in an hour after opening for two big bento boxes.

Vegetarian options: Avocado rolls and stir fried veggies with the big bento box“

“Excellent food Eat here at least once a month Chicken udon is excellent“

“Food is great although a little bit longer wait but worth it“

“Went in expecting great Korean food and got all that and more! It was a complete experience. We got Korean hot pot, which I’d never had - the soy beef rice cake hot pot. Sooooo amazing and the server was so sweet in explaining what everything was since we were newbies. I also got black been ramen and that was amazing as well.“

“This restaurant is amazing!

The staff is so friendly and attentive. They always make us feel welcome and taken care of.

And the food is delicious! We've been there twice in the past 3 months, and we're already planning our next visit.

Thanks, Koto, for being our favorite restaurant!“

“Beautiful cozy spot with fantastic food! I loved the green beans and dumplings. Looking forward to returning:)“

“Super delicious and the attention is perfect. It's one of my favorite restaurants. We are always very satisfied with the preparation and quality.“

“The food was great but the service and attentiveness was excellent! I'm newly celiac and the staff worked very hard to come up with substitutions to accommodate a strict gluten free diet and avoid any cross contamination. I told them let the chef decide for me and they brought out a beautiful platter of fantastic sushi, even decorated for the birthday we were celebrating. 10/10 will be back for sure (also the best pickled ginger in town!)“

“My go to lunch is their 4 bao for $15, everything is super delicious and fresh, the perfect bite!“

“The place is clean and food is amazing, this place is my fave and the first place I've tried in Canada, since then I'm a fan, I've to all branches here in Victoria but this branch is my favorite cause the staffs are so friendly and amazing ?“

“I've been liking this restaurant since 2015. I strongly recommend to this place!!! Truly delicious sushi made here!!! I would say one of the best sushi places in Victoria!“

“I've been eating here for years and have never been disappointed. Their chicken karaage is perfectly juicy inside with a crisp outside. There's something about their Atlantic salmon that puts them above most other sushi places IMO. So long as you order fresh, you will enjoy it. The ready-made stuff is fine if you're in a rush.

Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian rolls and noodle dishes

Parking: Underground parking accessed from Fisgard, between Douglas and Blanshard. Often in high demand during middle of day.“

“I opted for the Shoyu Ramen, and it did not disappoint. The broth was savory and aromatic, with just the right balance of soy and rich goodness. The noodles were fresh and perfectly cooked, providing a delightful chewiness that paired wonderfully with the broth. The toppings, especially the soft-boiled egg and tender chashu, elevated the dish to another level.“

“Every time I go to Hillside I always drop by to my favorite fast food Edo.I usually order bento chicken with tempura and gyoza, I tried the noodles too and its so yummy.Moving forward I'm gonna try the rest on the menu.I would like to commend the staff esp the cashier Junna Marrie Yrah Bautista and her husb.They are so friendly and accommodating.Looking forward of having my next visit ..

Vegetarian options: I love veggies esp at my age..I eat healthy food plus healthy living which means long and happy life..God is good I met those wonderful and amazing staff. I already recommend Edo to my friends.“

“I love sushi island! Please get delivery soon“

“About a week ago I visited this place. I was in a bit of rush and as it always happened in that case my order got forgotten. I was very upset. Edo's chef noticed this and really went above and beyond to lift my spirits. He made a great meal for me and added shrimps on the top of my order.“

“Great place to just grab lunch and relax in a down-to-Earth sort of vibe. Straight-forward, tasty food. Sometimes I ask for half a scoop of teriyaki sauce since in can be taste too sweet and overpowering if I eat here often. Not as budget-friendly as McDonald's, but great value nonetheless if you prefer regularly having Japanese food over McD. Wish there more more cheap, practical places like this to get ethnic foods in general.“

“Excellent Ramen! Noodles made in-house! Their Miso Ramen is particularly tasty!“