NIPPON CHA | Bayside Restaurant

The desserts were the star here! Service was also quick and respectful. It was a little getaway to Japan for the hour we were there.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food is fresh and delicious. Waiter Henry is very kind and friendly. He cares about the needs and feelings of the customers. He is attentive and thoughtful. Overall it is a very good experience!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

delicious food, fresh sushi and high quality matcha.
can you guys pleassseee bring back the matcha coconut water beverage? it was SO good!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Yummy chicken wingssss🤤

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very affordable place

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good food good price

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Went on a date to Nippon Cha in Bayside and honestly, it was such a nice surprise. The vibe is super cozy and relaxed perfect for a chill night out or even a casual but thoughtful date spot. It has that clean, minimal Japanese aesthetic, but still feels warm and inviting, not stiff at all.

We didn’t order a ton this time, but everything we tried hit the spot. The Geso Fry (fried squid legs) was one of my favourites crispy without being greasy, and you could really taste the natural sweetness of the squid. It’s such a classic izakaya-style snack, and they did it well. Just a bit of lemon on top and you’re good.

The Sushi Fest, which includes 12 pieces of the chef’s choice, was beautifully done. The cuts of fish were fresh and well-balanced with the rice. You could tell the rice had just the right touch of vinegar and was served slightly warm ,just how it should be. Nothing overcomplicated, just clean and honest sushi.

We also got the Beef Soba and Negi Ramen. The soba had a comforting, homey taste tender beef slices with that earthy buckwheat noodle flavor. The Negi Ramen (scallion ramen) had a rich broth, but wasn’t heavy. It had depth, like something simmered low and slow, and the scallions gave it a nice brightness.

I was definitely eyeing a lot more on the menu and already planning what to try next time.

Yuzu Tebasaki (Japanese fried chicken wings with a citrusy kick),Uni Ikura Don (sea urchin and salmon roe rice bowl, a flavor bomb if done right), Salmon Ikura Don, Sashimi Feast,Salmon Mentai Yaki Soba (salmon with spicy cod roe, sounds like umami heaven)

The staff were friendly and lowkey helpful without hovering. Overall, Nippon Cha feels like the kind of place you want to keep coming back to. It’s not flashy, but it has soul. Can’t wait to come back and explore more of the menu.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Clean Tasty Japanese food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I tried Eel with rice, eel is fresh and well roasted with eel sauce, rice is cooked best, not soft not hard. It is making sweet in mouth and chewing feeling is best.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Only had their different matcha drinks and they’ve been so good!!! Good quality matcha and good flavors!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I love the brown sugar matcha here!
It’s a decently size restaurant that offers a wide variety of Japanese dishes ranging from ramen to soba (hot and cold) and sushi!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very good food, and the service is really good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was incredible! Reman, Sushi and sashimi! Nicely presented! Definitely will go back for more! Busy restaurant so expecting a bit of more waiting time. Also a busy street, difficult to park my car.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Been in Bayside for many years and this has always been my #1 spot on bell. Food, atmosphere, service, music, all A+.

If I has to recommend one dish among them all it would be the Salmon Donburi bowl. The tofu ramen is also really unique and tasty.

Thanks Nippon!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing food, quality service. Lots of options to choose from, came back twice in one week.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5