The ramen was super delicious and the portions were huge! We got the spicy garlic chicken ramen and…read morethe spicy jalapeño, both were amazing! Do NOT get the fatality fries!!! We have a high spice tolerance and couldn't eat more than 4 fries but they did warn us lol. Very happy with our experience and the staff is very friendly and pleasant!

The Spicy jalapeno Raman was good, but the pork was more like bacon than a slice of pork like in…read morethe images. (Still very good though).

The food was GREAT! I came here with my family and I'd say they all enjoyed eating their food. The…read morewaiters were VERY nice. The overall vibe of it is just great. They have elevator music in the background. (The food also came out about 10-15 mins after order) I would come here again and highly recommend it.

Excellent sushi. Perfect rice, proportions, fish freshness and temperature. Haven't had sushi…read moretraditionally prepared since Hawaii about a decade ago. Most American restaurants tend to give you gigantic portions, you can't fit it all in your mouth at one time which is what you're supposed to be able to do. My friends had domburi (rice bowl) or noodles and they all said the food was delicious. I can only speak about the sushi, I'll try one of their domburi dishes next time.

Amazing would definitely come and stop here again. The owner is super nice and friendly very…read morehelpful. My whole family enjoyed the food here!! everything was delicious. Ambience is beautiful. It is a small place, but it makes it cozy. Very nice and clean. Would highly recommend it.

The best ramen that I've had in years. Cute little restaurant with friendly service, peaceful…read morebackground music, fantastic food, and great drinks.

Some of the best Ramen we've had in a long time. The Tonkotsu Black Ramen is so rich and…read moreflavourful, definitely worth a try. Pro tip ... park in the back ...the front street parking is a bit tight. Check the hours ... you won't wanna rush in/out.

The pictures don't really do it justice. The flavours of the soups were amazing and we actually…read morefinished it all. Usually at other places I find the soup gets too salty and we just can't finish it after the noodles are gone. Not here, not a drop was wasted. Will definitely be back.

=== 1. VERDICT/VALUE A touch of Japan on Cedar Hill - come…read morehere for the food, language, good food, and if you're a young one - Pokemon cards from the proprietor! === 2. FOOD Salt (Shio) Ramen ($16.50) The broth here makes the difference - thick, and true to flavour when one steeps a long time with bones - it's good and flavourful, yet not too salty and it doesn't leave you thirsting to drink anything thereafter. The Japanese-style BBQ pork slices, delicately-boiled egg and bean sprouts of course work well. Pork Egg Don ($18.25) Great pork tonkatsu - lightly battered the way it should be and it overall a great choice of dish if you're not looking for something soupy! Fried Rice ($4 for regular size; $7 for large size if buying an entree) I think it's worth it - it's tasty but a little salty and the portion size is good ofr sharing between two people! === 3. SERVICE I've only ever seen three people work there before and so while service is professional, they can get a little busy when the house is fulll (which is not uncommon). But it's worth it. And the leader/owner (?) is always cognizant of little kids including my own and is ready to hand out a choice of a random Pokemon card to bring more smiles into the establishment! === 4. ENVIRONMENT It's all, a little dim, and maybe updated in the 90's. The lights are different coloured, but they clearly spend the money on the staff and food. There are a few two-seat, and four seat tables/booths. There is a single table that seats up to eight. Wheelchairs and baby strollers could fit but only barely and they may best stay near the front. Parking is about as lucky as you get in the shopping complex which seems to ebb and flow throughout the day!

I've visited a half-dozen times now with family and consider this the "go to ramen shop". Simple,…read morerelaxed layout and direct, no nonsense service, but the ramen is fantastic and prices are reasonable. Mostly spicy bowls (one non-spicy called the "Salt" that I always get due to food allergies). Lots of options for "extras" (e.g., meat, corn). You can get a basic side of fried rice that is a nice add-on. It has a warm, social vibe and is popular with the younger crowd. Appreciate that the guys offer my kid a Pokémon card at the end of each meal - makes him feel welcome.

Hiroshi is cute little restaurant with simple seating and open kitchen concept. Service is quick …read more My spicy ramen gave me hot flashes and I loved it. So yummy

I found this place via contest from an Instagram. I won a free bowl of Ramen from an influencer…read more Their menu consisted of Donburi, Sashimi, Sushi and Ramen. Because I came in for my free bowl, Miso Ramen was only option for me. My sister ordered Sesame Ramen with chicken chashu and same with broth. Mine contained pork chashu with pork broth. Food was okay. My noodle was clumpy which I didn't like. Chashu was tender, but I didn't favour pork broth. It just felt bit heavy in my personal opinion. I'm sorry to say food wasn't too memorable at all. My sister and I felt so thirsty after eating as the food was also salty. I felt thankful for a free bowl of Miso Ramen, but the food wasn't impressive. Staff were nice and friendly though.

We were sat immediately when we had come in but I think it's a busy place because when we left,…read morethere was a small queue outside. Apparently, Ramen Arashi is part of a Canadian chain that originated in Banff. It's a clean restaurant and the service was good. The bathroom is very clean and nice. I got the miso ramen and it was yummy but about what you would expect from a ramen place. It's served with a dollop of butter on top which melts nicely into the broth.

This place is not huge but our party of 7 was able to squeeze in for lunch a few Wednesdays ago…read morewithout having to wait. It was on the late side for lunch (past 1PM) so we were fortunate enough to be able to walk right in and get served quickly. The takoyaki wasn't the most octopus-stuffed I've ever had, but it was solid! My husband and I split the black sesame tonkotsu ramen and the yuzu shio ramen. Both were unique in their own ways; the black sesame flavor in that tonkotsu was super pronounced and it was a very hearty ramen. The yuzu shio was super light and very flavorful; the yuzu flavor was also super pronounced. Also love the amount of tender chashu slices they give you with each bowl. The lettuce in the yuzu shio bowl was not my favorite; I appreciate the thought of more fiber/something healthier but the soup is so hot that it cooks the leafy greens immediately and I don't love wilted lettuce in my ramen. But all the other toppings were great; bamboo shoots were super flavorful, nori was crunchy, and eggs were perfectly jammy. Great place to grab a bowl of ramen if that's what you're craving!

I was expecting an outstanding ramen noodle dish from the previous reviews. However, the pork ramen…read moredish I had was mediocre at best. Flavor, ingredients, even the noodles were ok but not great. Service and atmosphere were both excellent. However, I wouldn't recommend.

Cutest lil vibey spot tucked away in town accepts walk in's for lunch, and reservations for dinner…read more Good vegetarian and meaty options from ramen, to noodles, to rice entrees, and beyond!!! Good Non-Alcoholic options. We had truly lovely service too. Made us feel welcome even with coffees and bike helmets in hand. Seating is indoor/outdoor with varying degrees of coverage (umbrellas to inside with windows), outside seating has heaters so quality we actually had to ask them to turn them off on a semi chilly day. Hugeeee yums all around! Would recommend :)

We were vacationing on Vancouver Island and came here for dinner when in Nanaimo. We had made…read morereservations a few weeks prior to our trip and I would highly recommend making a reservation if you plan on coming here. The restaurant was packed and the kitchen was hustling. There were so many beautiful and creative dishes passing by our table all night long; if I lived here, this would definitely become one of my regular places to go. The service was quick and friendly. The food was incredible; really fresh and presented beautifully. We had met up with a neighbour who had moved to the area and we ended up staying until the place closed. It was just a lovely evening overall. I would definitely recommend Nori for delicious Japanese cuisine but be sure to make a reservation!

=== 1. VERDICT/VALUE If you've a hankering for Asian…read morecuisine in Nanaimo and there's only one place you could go to, Nori should be one of your top picks! Good food, good service, and in a place with good vibes. === 2. FOOD When dining at lunch, the lunch specials offer incredible value; each option includes 4-piece California roll, small green salad, 2-piece gyoza, 2-piece prawn tempura, a miso soup, and a side dish ("okazu") of the day. Some thoughts: - The portions are decent even if you're hungry! - The prawn tempura (at least today) feel more batter than prawn. - The okazu (at least today) was fried - a fancy spring roll - which is interesting as side dishes in Japan in this context are often fish-based?). - Overall, the food quality is good. Buta Shoga Lunch Special ($22) Shoyu, ginger-marinated pork on rice - a good heart-warming combo as any! Sashimi & Sushi Lunch Special ($23) 6 pieces of sashimi (salmon and tuna) and three pieces of sushi (also salmon and tuna) make this lunch special one of the healthier options on the menu. Chashu Miso Ramen ($18) My little guy loves noodles, even if it comes in piping-hot pork bone broth. Depending on your little one, kids 6 and under in age may need a grown-up to help finish this dish! === 3. SERVICE The place is POPULAR and so be prepared to wait. One the most recent visit during lunch, we were lucky to slide in fairly quickly and the servers were fairly prompt and professional. === 4. ENVIRONMENT It's basic, yet has a modern open-view environment with a view of the bar/kitchen from across the restaurant. It's similar in vibe to its sister restaurant nearby (Horang) but the service is better and diners with small children will find more appealing seating options here. Wheelchairs and baby strollers would fit just fine and your chance at finding a place to park in the shopping complex lot outside is pretty decent!

$20 for 8 slices of sashimi, not pieces, SLICES. would not…read morerecommend. there isn't much else to say

Fantastic meals every time - flavour and freshness served with a welcoming smile! We love the tiger…read moreroll and Tomago is rated 1st place with the kids