Great service even though short staffed. FYI you fill in a checklist for what you want to order…read more Great quality and unique selections for special rolls. More gluten free options than normal (eg gyoza). Generous portions.

Stopped in here after a nice, healthy walk on the Wild Pacific trail to check out the lighthouse…read moreand it was a perfect spot to stop in. The place was clean, there were plenty of seats, the restrooms were clean. Service was super-friendly and fast. I ordered a hot tea which was perfectly soothing after a cold day out hiking. Our party ordered a bunch of rolls, their stuffed mushrooms, spicy garlic edamame, a teriyaki chicken bento box, and spicy Korean ramen. All of their foods were very delicious. The mushrooms were PIPING hot but SO DELICIOUS. I still think about those mushrooms and it's been about 4 days now... The spicy edamame were indeed spicy. Very flavorful and spicy. The spicy ramen, I'm told, was not spicy after asking for it to be toned down a bit. Guess it was toned down more than just a bit. Flavor was still good, though. We were very happy with all the foods, the comfort, and the service. Great restaurant and I would highly recommend this place if you're looking for quality sushi in Ucluelet!

Small Family-owned Japanese Restaurant [Chemainus BC]…read more Wow! The last review posted was written 5 years ago. They originally offered table service but when Covid hit they only did take out and until now in September 2023 they still only do takeout orders. There are two tables for use in the dining room (good for up to 4 seating each) but there is no dining service available. This is a family-owned business (father-daughter). Friendly daughter who took our orders. We were the first one in when they opened for the day. When we originally came here first on Sunday they were closed. The business is closed on Sundays. Their business hours in Yelp needs updating. Open Mon-Sat 11:00a to 7:00p. I ordered the California Roll Bento Box. What would normally come in a bento box was served in a styrofoam box. It's okay since they are now just take out. Everything was delicious... the beef, salad, tempura except for the California Roll, it was not fresh and the kind you would get premade from a grocery store. The restaurant is located in a small seaside town of Chemainus in the Cowichan Valley in the Vancouver Island in British Columbia. Review #3155

We stopped in this small unassuming restaurant for a couple of rolls to take out, for our lunch…read more They were so good and quite large! Very tasty. I was somewhat surprised with the quality of sushi in the "middle of nowhere"! If we're ever in the area again, we would return.

Amazing Yummy Yams! Friendly Staff. Lots of choice for…read moreVegetarians and very clean when dining in.

I was positively thrilled and surprised to find such a delicious Japanese restaurant in Sooke! The…read moreservice was 5/5 (super warm and attentive), and even though our server warned us the wait would be a while, the time flew by with her bringing us water, tea, and our appetizer. Plus, they were clearly all hustling as fast as they could. For the food, they were actually sold out of a few things because we came later in the evening, but that made it clear they make everything fresh, same day. We had the agedashi tofu, which was perfectly crispy outside and soft inside with a tasty sauce beneath. My spicy chicken tofu soup came out steaming with an egg and rice, and I loved it. My husband had the yaki udon stir fry noodles and he devoured it. Tea was free, and I'm writing this review as we're sitting in Hara for a second night in a row!

Had the curry chicken special and a sashimi/rice side it was great! The green tea was also…read morewonderful. The seating area is a little tight for how busy they are. It gets busy as soon as they open! Portion sizes are smaller but it's enough. Great quality fish. I enjoyed it a lot.

All I can say is this place is amazing…read more First time I went was 2018 while visiting in Victoria for four days and I went there three out of the four days and the only reason I couldn't go on the fourth day is because they were closed on that day Finally got to eat there again today & it was just as good as I had it 8 years ago! feels like I stepped into Japan down a quiet alleyway. Don't hesitate, this place will no disappoint. The best...

Pleasantly surprised to find such high quality Japanese cuisine up on the coast. Fantastic fish…read morequality, hand made gyoza, and lots of small details. I've had some of the finest omakase in Japan, Asia and pretty every major city in North America (Nobu, etc.) and this compares quite well to the very high end I've had in terms fish quality and overall. The rice is a bit clumpy but other than that no complaints at all.

Not at all good. Servers had an attitudes. Fish was smelly and cut had the bit of fish inner skin…read moreattached.

Fresh ingredients, love the choices of bento boxes, add a couple of rolls & you have yourself a…read morefeast. Phone ahead, they get busy.

I suppose I could go over all the items we ordered and what each member of our family thought of…read morethem. The more detail one provides the more useful these reviews might be. However suffice it to say that as visitors from Victoria BC where we enjoy some amazingly terrific Japanese cuisine, we were unabashedly surprised by how good everything was given the more remote location of Madeira Park and the affordable pricing on the menu. The restaurant was busy even when it was close to the last call for ordering at 7:15pm but items were served quickly and were called for, hot. The three of us left happy and full. I guess I should confess I loved everything so much I order more before leaving. We appreciated the cold water served in frost glassed on a hot, humid evening.

We finally had to find out what all the hype was about!…read more We kept seeing this Japanese restaurant get top ratings and heard it was really popular in Nanaimo, so we decided to try it for ourselves. Was it actually worth all the hype? We ordered the Sora Omakase Sashimi (8 types, chef's choice) along with a few other special rolls, and the sashimi was the real star of the show. The fish was incredibly fresh and generously thick-cut, with a great variety of premium sashimi. We were impressed by the creativity, generous portions, and presentation. Compared to other sushi places we've tried in the city, the quality and attention to detail here really made a difference. The prices are a bit higher than some other restaurants on the island, but after tasting the food, we thought the quality made it worth it. If you love sashimi, we especially recommend trying their sashimi options. There are plenty of premium choices. The restaurant itself has a modern-chic atmosphere, and it was BUSY. We saw a mix of locals, visitors, and a steady stream of takeout orders. Despite the crowd, our food came out surprisingly quickly, and the quality stayed top-notch. Whether you want a casual sushi night for two or a place to celebrate with a group, the menu has enough variety to please everyone. We came in wondering if the hype was real, and left understanding exactly why it's so popular. Honestly, Nori deserves the 5 stars from us. We're not the Michelin Guide, but we can definitely see why people are talking about it. Food: 5/5 Must Try! Service: 5/5 Kids: 4/5 Presentation: 4/5 Parking: 3/5 Tips: * Reservations are highly recommended. * Walk-ins are accepted, but be prepared for a potentially long wait during busy times. * The menu is extensive, so take your time deciding. * Great option for everything from date night to group celebrations. Would I Return: Yes ‍

Great service and the food is excellent. Our best meal in the 5 days we were on Vancr Island.read more

This little gem is hidden in plain sight. Kaede Sushi &…read moreGrill is in between Subway & the Shell gas station. Moderately priced delicious Sushi. Full menu with lots of options. Miso soup - delicate and delicious Ebi Sunomono - elegantly served in a martini glass California Combo - Wow! I wasn't expecting such a large dish. Very tasty. For a place on the highway it was very serene and relaxing inside. Definitely recommend Kaede Sushi & Grill!

Fresh, delicious and served with a smile. Sushi so delicately prepared and creatively put together,…read moreyou will not be disappointed. My husband and I had the dragon, dynamite and Philly rolls and, salmon oshi. Would recommend.

HORABLE A 83 MIN WAIT THE FOOD WASN'T EVEN GOOD! When I picked up my order (I had gotten coffee…read morefrom McDonald's well I was waiting ) he said where did you get that I told him and he said PUT IT IN THE TRASH! NO OUTSIDE FOOD! He literally took it and threw it out! 1 star

Seafood Yakisoba was good, but not over the top…read more Service was very good as usual./Washrooms are bright and spotless. I've had better lunches from this place on many occasions over the last year.

5 stars I just have to give a huge shoutout to Songoku…read moreSushi in Port Angeles, Washington! The sushi AND the service were fabulous! What really impressed me was what happened after we left. I accidentally left my driver's license on the table, and they actually took the time to mail it all the way back to me in California. I honestly didn't expect that - got in the mail a couple days after arriving home! If you're ever in Port Angeles and want some really good sushi and hibachi definitely check this place out. Thank you so much for going the extra mile!

I was wary to eat here from the previous reviews, but had a good experience! It seems like they are…read moreunderstaffed here so service can feel a bit long and food can come out at different times, but this wasn't a problem for two people. My fiancé and I came here for dinner. I ordered a miso soup, rainbow roll, and scallop sushi. He got the chicken hibachi. We were seated pretty quickly, but ordering took a long time because it seemed like there were only two servers for the whole space. However, my sushi came out what felt like five minutes after ordering. It was extremely delicious. I was so happy. The chicken hibachi took a while to come out. I was finished with my sushi before it came, but it was really tasty and such a big serving. The space itself is huge with a lot of nice natural lighting. They had these youtube videos of this one guy singing covers for music. If you don't mind a bit of waiting, this is a nice option for dinner for a small group.