Was here back in early January 2026 for our family trip. The…read moresushi was fresh! The server was attention to detail. We had a time crunch to drive to BC ferry before leaving the last ferry. The server was honest about the time it took to prepare the food. I would come back to this place again when I could. The price is affordable.

We had a great experience overall! The service was incredibly fast, and everyone was friendly and…read morewelcoming throughout our meal. We tried several rolls, and the Chubby Daddy was definitely the standout. It had a great balance of flavors and was easily our favorite. The Lucky Strike Roll was also very good- I think it would be a fantastic introduction to sushi for someone who's new to it or a little hesitant, since the smoked salmon flavor is approachable and familiar. The tempura avocado wasn't quite for us, as it was a bit too mushy, but that's more of a personal preference than a criticism of the dish. We also ordered another roll to share, but it wasn't particularly memorable compared to the others. Overall, the fish tasted fresh and was clearly high quality. Combined with the excellent service and a beautiful patio that's perfect for summer dining, we'd definitely come back to try more of the menu.

We ordered the assorted sashimi (chef's choice) and wagyu aburi oshi for a table of 2…read more There was a good assortment of sashimi and it was beautifully presented. The platter included oysters, scallops, hamachi, tuna, sockeye salmon, prawns, prawn heads, and squid. Surprisingly the squid was really good, since I am not normally a squid sashimi person, but it was so tender. The oysters were creamy, and the scallops were nice and sweet. The oshi was supposed to come with truffle, but I couldn't taste any. Other than that it was very tasty.

1000000/10 YUM! Usually I would avoid having raw food on trips but WOW I'm coming back here every…read moretime I'm in Victoria without a doubt. We were seated immediately and were presented the coolest menus! We noticed another table had this box of sashimi/skewers and was immediately convinced we had to get it. SHOKADO box, do it. You won't regret it. Our server was lovely and gave us a very warm welcome as it was our first night in Victoria. The vibes were amazing - people were doing sake bombs and having a great time.

Everything was so tasty! For the apps, we got the bao and the soft shell crab - highly recommend…read moreboth! The baos had a crispy chicken and the various flavors were pleasantly distinct. We also had 2 rolls (flaming unagi and to toro)- both were good with slight preference towards to toro. The fried ice cream is also a must! Overall good vibes. Staff were all very friendly and the restaurant was very cute.

This was a truly awesome restaurant. To begin with, the waitstaff were super friendly and helpful…read moreto our party, one of which has a crustacean allergy. She was patient and let us check the menu before we went in. The restaurant inside was playing pretty high energy music. For our first night, I wasn't sure if it would be the right environment but it ended up being perfect. I ordered a miso soup, lychee juice, and kaisen don. Service was pretty good, and the food did not disappoint. The presentation was beautiful and the cuts of sashimi tasted incredible. Everyone in my party was satisfied with their meal and would absolutely recommend!

The atmosphere is super chill and nice here, perfect for a date night…read more I really enjoyed the specialty rolls. We ordered the pop corn roll which has deep fried scallops. This was delicious. The volcano was cool, as it came torched. It also comes with a lot of tuna sashimi, and I was impressed with this! The curry chicken katsu was quite dry so I would not recommend this dish. The chicken was very thin.

Good place for sushi as the sashimi was fresh. They have a variety of different types of rolls so…read moreI'd recommend going with a group so that you can try the different ones. They have plenty of seating, the staff are friendly, and the place is clean. It is one of the better sushi/Japanese place in Victoria.

Hands down some of the best food I've ever had. Everything at Marilena was incredibly fresh and…read moremade to order, and you can absolutely taste the quality in every dish. The sushi was phenomenal, but the octopus was on another level. It was so tender it cut like butter and practically melted in my mouth. The cocktails were just as impressive, flavorful and perfectly made, and the staff were attentive and welcoming throughout the entire experience. The indoor dining space is beautiful and really adds to the experience. From the food and drinks to the service and atmosphere, everything was exceptional. An easy 5/5 and absolutely worth visiting while in Victoria.

Service: 5/5 - just perfect!!!! The sushi chef noticed my hand roll was about to unravel and…read moreimmediately remade it without me saying anything. Our waitress was the perfect amount of attentive and she was friendly and happy. The restaurant was packed and there was even a big wedding private party but no one seemed stressed - seems like it's extremely well ran. Ambiance: 5/5 - beautiful and it's cool to see the kitchen operations Food: 5/5 - everything was super fresh and delicious. Probably one of the best dinner experiences I've been to!

We randomly found this restaurant during our short stop here. It was already late and luckily they…read morewere still open. The food was amazing. Loved the ramen - broth was rich and tasty. Service was amazing. I do feel bad for coming in at a late time but their service was amazing! Hope to come back here again in the future

Amazing bistro that is near chinatown. It has a very lowkey signage I almost missed it when I…read morewalked by it. They have good sushi combos and lunch deals. Their tempuras are amazing and ramen soup base was super flavorful. Went here multiple times, service was a bit slow the second time I went otherwise I love their interior decor and ambiance

The two sushi chefs look like they have decades of experience. Amazing…read more I enjoyed the Mixed Sunomono salad, spicy tuna and mixed small sashimi. I couldn't believe they tried to serve me "butter fish" aka toxic Escolar. Thankfully, they were nice enough to substitute it after.

They don't like you if you are a different race. You have to go get your own salt, pepper,…read morenapkins, they are hateful. They offer no assistance ordering, no smile. Just full of disdain. To bad they didn't know what i was really there to do. Epic tail. Leave.. Ruin... don't eat here

Sen Sushi never disappoints. The food is fresh, flavourful, and tasty. Their sushi rolls taste…read moreclean and balanced. The tofu teriyaki was good too. Service is friendly, quick, and attentive. The restaurant itself feels cozy and welcoming, making it a nice spot for both takeout and dine-in. Overall, a reliable go-to for great sushi. Highly recommend!

I had the worst experience in 20 years of dining here I will…read morenot be returning The tofu salad was awful and I have never had a tasteless chicken main course

Popped by for a quick lunch…read more They offer a lunch special menu which includes a salad, side dishes and your choice of set entree. Got the chirashi don set. When I got in, I got seated right away despite it being lunch time. But noticed that the servers decreased their frequency of coming to my corner of the restaurant as time went by so it took a while to get anyone at the end of the meal when it came time to pay since the restaurant is so big and the servers were mainly hanging out at the bar at the end. Food was alright. The chirashi don also included a pile of kelp noodles that were not seasoned. The eating experience would have been better without it. Overall, although it might look small, the special was sufficient for lunch.

Tried the other location in Victoria last weekend and loved it so much I decided to try this one as…read morewell! Sushi was delicious again, we both really enjoyed it! Our favourites were again the Japa Roll and the Zero Roll! This time we added the assorted tempura bowl which was great! Service was good the staff were very nice! This location seemed a lot less busy than the other which was awesome. Restaurant is very nice inside and has a great view of the city!

Taisho Japanese Grill And Bar is located at 230 Cook Street, Vancouver,BC…read more Food : (5/5) Service: (5/5) Ambiance: (5/5)

The ambiance in the place was very young and hip, dark colors and wood grains. Modern fittings and…read moremusic. My family was seated near the bar and we perused the menu. We ordered a number of items including omakase sashimi platter, roe money roe problem roe, ebi mayo, kungpao cauliflower flower and a few other items. All the food was excellent in presentation and the severs were very polite. The attentiveness of them was a bit lacking as drinks we had ordered sat at the bar for a very long time until my wife asked a server passing by about it. I also believe an item we ordered almost didn't come. Not sure if they heard us about to ask and got it or the kitchen forgot cuz just add we were about to flag down a server it came. It wasn't super busy in the place and appeared there was enough staff. All our other food arrived in decent time. The server that must be more senior food come and apologized to is saying other staff were still being "trained" Any ways, the food definitely is very good and great visually. The service needs a bit of work. But otherwise a nice experience. If the service was up to Par on our visit I would've given 4 stars.