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.

Decided to give this place a try during our first trip to Victoria and we weren't disappointed!…read more Great service, amazing staff and the food was delicious!

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.

Food never misses but service could be better. Pre-ordered my food for pickup at 530pm and food was…read morenot ready until 6pm. The only thing they said was the food isn't ready and would be longer - they were not apologetic in any way (I had preordered the food more than 3 hours in advance), I had also asked for cutlery for 3 and was provided with 2. Other guests came into the restaurant too and were not greeted nor acknowledged. They were chatting amongst each other about how it's odd multiple servers came by and yet no one was able to assist them but the hostess who was nowhere to be found... I'll be back...but only because the food is excellent.

Interesting place highlighting sushi and wagyu beef! I stuck with sashimi this round. As the name…read moreimplies, they offer a wide variety of cuts from the fatty belly of fish. Aside from the standard otoro and chutoro from blue fin tuna, they also had toro cuts from hamachi and albacore. I had to try all the toro cuts and actually I landed on the chutoro being my preferred belly sashimi. The bite of the night however went to the uni sashimi which can always be hit or miss. It was probably some of the best and fresh tasting uni I have had! The hamachi sashimi was also a stand out and actually tasted better than the hamachi toro. Service was actually pretty great and their suggestions (which included the uni) were spot on. Definitely need to branch out to the wagyu next time!

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.

Our waitress was phenomenal. She was very polite, attentive, and gave excellent recommendations…read more She asked about food allergies - which my two sons have. Everything we ordered tasted great - the cocktails, appetizers, main course, and dessert. Our plates were scraped clean. There was one minor glitch, and it wasn't her fault - the bar had run out of one of the ingredients in the cocktail my son ordered, so he ordered a different one. After my son finished his drink, the maître d' came by with a complementary cocktail to make up for the one they could not make. This is our fourth visit, and we will surely keep coming back to Marilena. We highly recommended this establishment.

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.

Its great to have gluten free and veggie options without having to ask for them... GOread more

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

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!

We have now gone twice in a week! Love the intimacy of some of their tables and the quality of the…read morefood. The servers are so nice and helpful as well! They have beer by the pitcher and some nice premium sake. The food though is the clear winner! Nice portion sizes, nice fish temperature and delicious sauces! Great sushi spot and fairly priced. And not miss the no bake cheesecake with Yuzo sauce. Yumm

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!

Good food, fresh seafood, lots of options! Only complaint was that the water tasted a little fishy…read more It was pretty busy when we went, which was a weekend night. However we were able to be seated at the bar and it was great nonetheless. Service was excellent, the bartender who also took our order was super nice and gave great recommendations. She even gave us secondary suggestions for food that was out for the day. Inside was pretty lively, good interior and clean. Overall, not too pricy for good quality sushi and seafood. The portions for each roll/ nigiri/ sashimi piece was very reasonable as well. Loved it! A good sushi spot in Victoria! Definitely recommend.