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!

We drove by without seeing the place the first time and had to double back. It's in a row of stores…read moreand doesn't stand out. They have a few tables and only one was occupied when I arrived and only a couple people got takeout while I was there. It's not a place you come to for the ambiance. However, the sushi rolls were excellent. My wife had numerous questions which were answered promptly and knowledgably. Our salads (Seaweed and Green) were both excellent. The green salad had a few different types of lettuce, baby spinach, cucumber, avacado, and a very tasty dressing. I was impressed because it wasn't the typical "sushi place" salad I'm used to. The spicy tuna roll was certainly spicy and fresh. The Rock & Roll was amazing. The seared, chopped scallops on top were a great addition to the cucumber, avocado, crab meat, and sauce. The Washington Roll was a little similar with cucumber, avocado, and crabmeat inside, but the fresh salmon on top was delicious. The Awesome Roll again was similar with the cucumber, avocado, and crabmeat inside, but cooked salmon on top, with crispy yam strands on top of that. Excellent presentation and taste. I was a little concerned about trying the place because it had five stars, but not many reviews, and none recent. I'm happy I tried it and recommend it to the locals and visitors as well. (I was visiting Victoria from the US.)

Cute little sushi spot with tasty food, reasonably priced. And very importantly, fresh and clean. I…read morewon't eat raw fish at any Japanese restaurant that had kitchen/fish smell it's a sure sign I will have tummy trouble later. This tiny little restaurant had no smell whatsoever and I could tell from the Chirashi don everything is very fresh.

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.

Food was good. Sushi at another table looked fantastic. Service was very good. The ambience?…read more Well, the point of meeting friends for dinner is to enjoy good food and conversation. Because of the music, conversation was nigh on to impossible. No restuarant needs loud music such as was being played at Marilena. Some VERY gentle background music might be OK, but remember why people dine out: to enjoy each other's company, not your choice of music.

An incredible experience that leaves you smiling when you walk out the door. Marilena is an…read moreestablishment that had already been recognized for several awards, so I went in with high expectations that were met. Our bartender Cole was fantastic, so incredibly friendly and always checking in on us even with the busy load at the bar. Our waitress on a separate occasion, I believe her name was Frances, also incredibly kind and amiable. The rainbow roll, marilena roll, and dynamite roll were delicious, the quality of the fish was incredible. The prawns to split amongst the table were my favorite part of the night, accompanied by a savory beige white sauce (can't remember if it was tahini or hummus) that complimented the marinated prawns wonderfully. The spring salmon was super buttery and flavorful in its respective soy emulsion. The chocolate molten lava cake with the cherry ice cream however was insane!!! Both desserts managed to be airy in nature, the cherry packing a wonderfully tart flavor without tasting artificial. If you're a fan of dark chocolate, you will most definitely enjoy this cake. A must visit for a special occasion in the Victoria area.

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

When I was looking through Yelp for a restaurant, what caught my eyes was the bento box so I…read moredecided to give this place a try. It was located by china town Victoria and a little hidden away. However, once you walk in it is beautiful! Very much gives of Japan vibes. I order the bento box and it comes with a few sushi pieces and tempura. I thought the tempura was okay and the sushi was pretty good. The ramen was alright as well. I think it's cause San Diego has so many good places so I was too spoiled. The best dish was the tofu appetizer, it came with a little dashi or soy sauce and it was so good. My favorite was the salmon sushi and the roll we got out of the main dishes that we ordered Overall this place isn't bad for a quick dine in.

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

The service was friendly and the food was great. The adult bentos were delicious and the kids'…read morebento was full of a variety of kid friendly flavors. Our son said it was the best fried chicken (katsu) ever!

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