40 Best Japanese Restaurants in Victoria

“So delicious!! It was such a wonderful and well prepared meal! We got the warm mushroom salad, the assorted katsu meal and the matcha ice cream. My husband can't stop talking about the mushroom salad. The servers were lovely and the food was fantastic with well balanced flavors. Will be coming back!!“

“I had a wonderful dining experience at this Japanese restaurant. The quality of the ingredients truly stands out—everything was fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared. You can really taste the care and attention put into each dish. The staff were friendly, attentive, and very helpful. Special bravo to Jammy for the excellent service and warm hospitality, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The ambiance is very pleasant, with a beautiful Japanese-style atmosphere that adds to the overall dining experience. In terms of pricing, the cost is fair and reasonable, especially considering the quality of the food—it’s not outrageous at all. This restaurant clearly focuses on quality over quantity, so if you’re looking for large portions rather than refined, high-quality dishes, this may not be the place for you. However, if you appreciate fresh ingredients, great flavors, and a lovely atmosphere, this restaurant is definitely worth a visit.“

“Delicious sushi! Staff are very knowledgeable and accommodating when it comes to gluten free and celiac disease.“

“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!!“

“good food yummy crazy boy rolls“

“Delicious and fresh food every time! I have dined in and ordered out from Kitchen Story and it is consistently great every time. The sushi is so fresh, the portion sizes are good, and everything is very reasonably priced. Will definitely be going back soon!“

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

“We’ve been coming here since 2019 and the sushi is always very good and service is super friendly. Even better it is still, by far, the best sushi value for the money on the Island. We should have taken more photos before we devoured everything!“

“The food is exceptional! The price is surprisingly affordable based on the quality. Would highly recommend!“

“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 🙇‍♂️“

“A very lovely place that I’m glad is in the downtown area. I haven’t tried all of their options, but their Onigiri is very well-prepared and the only thing I find myself eating if I need a quick lunch. Fairly priced, too, making going there often affordable.

Their imported items are amazing and vast in terms of what they have, along with having an array of great-tasting items. Their canned coffee is a personal favourite of mine. To mention, their staff is incredibly hospitable and helpful, and, at least from what I’ve personally experienced, have a stellar memory when it comes to regulars. Can’t recommend this place enough 🥳“

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

“First time dining in here and it is absolutely what our palate was craving for! Great sushi, fresh ingredients, and beautifully prepared rolls. The staff were friendly, attentive, made us feel very welcome, and can help with recommendations. Fast service and a great atmosphere — we’ll definitely be back! ❤️“

“This sushi place is located in The Eagle Creek Village right by Vic General and this cute and cozy place was delightful. Great atmosphere and staff and the food was delicious. I'll definitely be a returning customer. Keep up the great work. :)“

“This was the best Japanese food I’ve ever eaten. I’ve eaten in some of the fanciest Japanese restaurants in some of the world’s biggest cities including Vegas, Vancouver, San Francisco, Toronto and more. This was absolutely the best out of all of them. The deep fried little crabs were amazing. The staff was wonderful and the owner was fantastic and so generous. Thank you for the great Father’s Day meal.“

“We tried the Wagyu steak and several rolls at TORO, and everything was very delicious. The food quality is consistently good, and the servers are welcoming and friendly. We have visited this restaurant several times, and overall we always enjoy the atmosphere and the food.

The only area that could be improved is the service accuracy and response time. On several visits, we received something different from what we ordered, or the information provided about the specials or menu items was not fully accurate. However, in general, the staff have good behavior and the food is excellent, so we still enjoy coming here.“

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

“Was yummy and not expensive 😋“

“The sushi was fresh and delicious.
Especially, the sashimi was incredibly fresh and came in a great variety. The tempura was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and even the sauce had a unique quality that was different from other places.
It felt like I was actually in Japan.
I would highly recommend this restaurant.“

“Sashimi was very fresh. We ordered the tuna and avocado. Wow. The tuna was melt in your mouth amazing. Normally I do not like tuna at sushi places (a bit mushy and often not the highest quality) this was amazing. We had take out, and we are from vancouver, so the value and size in vancouver is much bigger, but in the island I would say top notch. We tried another place the week before and it was not great. Food was fast. The staff on the phone and in person were lovely. We ordered
- 2 dynamite rolls
- assorted tempura
- tuna avocado
- salmon avocado
- 4 piece salmon sashimi
- 2 miso soup

$96

The dynamic was as crispy. Now I don’t know if that’s cuz they friend it fresh and by the time I got home and it was done before. As well as the assorted sashimi. But that’s to be expected for take out tempura. All in all I would get again and would recommend“

“Located downtown in the Bay Center Victoria, you will find Umi Sushi. Japanese style counter service restaurant offering several sushi rolls and specialty dishes and miso soup. Delicious and fair pricing. Staff or friendly in the dishes served are fresh daily. Located on the top floor of the mall in the food court next to Service Canada.“

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

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

“Delicious sushi! Staff are very knowledgeable and accommodating when it comes to gluten free and celiac disease.“

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

“This is our family’s favorite sushi restaurant, and we’ve been coming here regularly since it first opened in the neighborhood. The restaurant always feels very clean and well cared for, and there’s consistently a welcoming, friendly atmosphere. The prices, portion sizes, presentation, and—most importantly—the taste are all surprisingly excellent. We’re so grateful to have such a wonderful sushi spot nearby and always enjoy every visit.“

“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!!!“

“I've loved sashimi for almost 50 years, but I've never loved it more than at Peter's. This was the best sashimi I've ever eaten by a wide margin. They could charge half again as much and I'd still go back. It was amazing!
Also, the wasabi. Is it made fresh in-house? I've never had anything like it. So delicious.
I've discovered my new favourite restaurant. 😋“

“Love this place and eat here often (it is a mall food court place, but decent for that). However, as a vegetarian it's quite frustrating sometimes because they never keep enough veg ramen in stock. It's always sold out very early in the day.

Menbow, please keep more veggie options available-- they're clearly selling!! As I write this, 4 of the 5 veg options are sold out and it's just after 12pm.“

“I ordered the beef teriyaki rice bowl and it was delicious! The cashier was friendly and welcoming. When I asked for a cup of water, she happily gave me one for free. This was a refreshing change from Pho Tru (same food court), where they refused to give me water—even after I ordered soup—claiming they didn't have cups, despite clearly having them for soda.“

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

“My husband and I are always so excited to get a meal here every single time, it is such a treat! The special baked rolls are the absolute best sushi roll either of us have ever tasted, like shockingly delicious. We literally think about their sushi rolls and keep mentioning it to eachother for days after we eat here, every time!“

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

“I love sushi island! Please get delivery soon“

“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!“

“Had A wonderful Lunch Today at Edo’s ! Great Staff & Very Friendly , Excellent Service !
Had a Nice Chat with Mir ! Very Polite ! Took the time to share some history of Steve Lau the entertainer! I Highly recommend to come here to dine!“

“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.“

“Erito Sushi is hands down the best stop to grab a quick snack or even dine in. The food is always fresh and the value you get for the price is fabulous. The team members are so lovely and efficient. Sometimes we even stop by multiple times a week because it is just so good!! Thank you to the staff team you always make our visits worth it :)“

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

“my friend and I went for the all you can eat, and it was really good except they did make us sit at different tables as I was doing the leak and she wasn’t which was funny but i get it. The food was good. The servers there weren’t mean or nice - they weren’t slow or fast.“