34 Best Japanese Restaurants in Victoria

“I ordered the mackerel set meal and thoroughly enjoyed it. The mackerel was grilled perfectly, with crispy skin and moist, flavorful meat. The rice, miso soup, and side dishes complemented the meal beautifully and made for a very satisfying dining experience. Being an owner-chef operated restaurant, the care and attention to detail were evident in every dish. Everything tasted fresh and well prepared. I look forward to coming back and would highly recommend this place.“

“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.“

“Me and my boyfriend love this place and come here all the time. Both their Korean and Japanese food is delicious! The staff are always nice to us too.
We love this place, definitely come here if you’re looking for good food!“

“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’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!“

“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!“

“Tried this spot for dinner and had a great experience! Food was delicious, and the servers were super nice. They took the time to explain each dish to us and the best way to enjoy them. Amazing experience! Will return for sure 🫶🏻“

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

“Always fresh pre-portioned meals for take-away. Good selection {if before 3:00 PM) and great service.
Though prices are climbing,still more reasonable than restaurants AND better quality.
Parking limited, crowded, and busy. Use caution.
In my opinion, best Japanese food on lower Vancouver Island.“

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

“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.“

“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 🥳“

“It is really good. One day, me and my family wanted to go to a sushi place. We found this place called sushi mango and we ate there and it was so good. The rice was fresh. The vegetables were fresh. I love it so much if you’re a tourist coming to Victoria I highly recommend it.“

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

“If you’re looking for the freshest sushi in Langford, I honestly don’t think anything touches Peter's Sushi.

While the space is simple and casual, the focus here is clearly on the food. It’s the kind of spot that’s perfect for takeout or a relaxed, no-fuss meal where the quality of the sushi speaks for itself.

Perfect for takeout or a quick dinner when quality is what matters most. Every time I’ve gone, the fish has been exceptionally fresh, the portions are solid, and the care put into the food is obvious.

Hands down, Peter’s Sushi is the best sushi in Langford if freshness and quality are what you care about most.

And if you stop by, make sure to say hello to Peter…. He’s as genuine as the sushi is fresh.“

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

“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. :)“

“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.“

“I loved dining at this place. It was obviously full of regulars as we sometimes had to wait for a table. The staff were friendly and helpful. The menu included a good range of sushi and other Japanese dishes and, best of all, portions were not as enormous as seemed to be inevitable at other places we'd eaten at in Victoria. Compared to the UK (where we are from), prices were very reasonable.“

“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! ❤️“

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

“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.“

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

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

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

“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!!!“

“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!“

“Just tried the new Edo Japan and had a great experience! The food was fresh, flavorful, and served quickly. Staff were friendly and the restaurant was clean and welcoming. Definitely recommend the teriyaki meals and sushi. Looking forward to coming back again!“