Best Tempura in Nanaimo

9 restaurant menus in Nanaimo, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Nana Sushi
Nana Sushi
91/100 (723 ratings)
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Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Sushi
Japanese
Seafood
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Salmon
Tempura
Ramen
Fish
Sit down
Asian
Seafood
Japanese
Sushi
Seating
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Serves Alcohol
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"Food were excellent. Large portions and great value for money. Food were really delicious. There are only few seats; however, looks big already from..."
Tere Arboleda
"Just dropped by Nanaimo for the day. I ride my bike and ventured through the old town and went 1-2 blocks in more to get in a bit more to find..."
Tom H
"Love love LOVE their sushi! Tried takeout from this place for the first time a month ago and had to go back again because the rolls I had was so..."
Shae Mortil
"This place is great! Tasty, friendly helpful staff, affordable and an all round good vibe. Nestled into the old town, perfect if you don't want to do..."
Justin Beats
"I used to come here all the time when I was a university student living in Nanaimo. I now live on the other side of the country but was in town to..."
Lauren Robilliard
"We were on our way to the ferry and ordered some take out... We were cutting time close and they went out of their way to rush our order. Everything..."
Peter Henderson
"Good sushi but asked for no avocado and everything had avocado on it even though the box said no avocado right on..."
Krystle Middle
Nori Japanese Restaurant
Nori Japanese Restaurant
90/100 (3395 ratings)
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Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Curry
Prawns
Noodle
Shrimp
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Beef
Tempura
Bento (Lunch Box)
Tataki
Salad
Ramen
Crab
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
California Roll
Scallops
Unagi & Dojo (Eel & Soil)
Tuna
Fish
Salmon
Sashimi
Pork
Fish Soup
Udon
Sit down
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Drinks
Dinner
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"One of the best Japanese restaurants outside of Japan out there! The sushi’s were delicious with beautiful plating! Very creative and original, yet..."
Generalarry
"We did the road trip across Canada from Ottawa, finally made it to Victoria. Read the reviews thought we’d check it out. We love sushi and have had..."
Maria
"Best Japanese restaurant ever had! We live in Victoria and came all the way to nanaimo for Nori. Indeed not disappointed. 100% recommend! Staffs are..."
Linxi Yao
"Food was excellent. Service was great. They recommended us some rolls and it was great. A bit pricy but it was quality sushi from beginning to end...."
Co
"Lives up to its name! The sushi did not disappoint. Considerable size of fish in each sushi roll and sashimi. The number of choices are amazing. We..."
Shruti Kapoor
"I have seen so many Instagram posts about this place and we decided to try it when we were in the area. We were lucky enough to get there as soon as..."
Serena C
"Best Japanese I've ever had. Delicious fresh food, knowledgeable server, passionate chef, beautiful presentation. The only way I could possibly..."
D V
Dami Sushi
Dami Sushi
87/100 (1638 ratings)
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Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
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Lunch
Tempura
Bento (Lunch Box)
Fish
Sashimi
Café
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
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Dinner
Mid-range
Bistro Taiyo
Bistro Taiyo
87/100 (506 ratings)
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Asian
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Asian
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Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Sushi
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Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
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Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Salmon
Tempura
Bento (Lunch Box)
Ramen
Fish
Sashimi
Sit down
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Reservations
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"Stopped by for an early dinner on Tues. the shop was kinda busy for a tues dinner. Service was excellent. Our waitress the short hair lady was very..."
Duong T
"Terrific sushi place in Nanaimo's old district. The fish in the sushi rolls tasted fresh and the miso soup was very tasty, especially on a cold,..."
Sebastian Montoya
"Great experience! We didn’t have a long time before taking the ferry back to Vancouver, so we stopped by for a quick lunch. The waitress was super..."
Julien Valat
"My all time favourite Japanese restaurant. Beautiful, kind, lovely staff, consistently delicious and well-made sushi. I have been frequenting this..."
Stacey Harakas
"Great food crafted with care. I had a Don dish with a beer some green tea. It was delicious. Green tea had a wonderful depth to it. Great job team!..."
Adrian Symons
"Always a great experience at Bistro Taiyo! Patio has expanded during COVID. Great atmosphere, tons of amazing menu options (sushi, Izakaya, bento,..."
Gabrielle Bishop
"This place is phenomenal. I’ve only stopped by a few times when visiting Nanaimo but I keep coming back here because they have some of the best..."
Fraser M
"Best ramen in town! The broth is rich and full of flavour. Noodles were cooked perfectly. They have a very generous portion so come hungry! Had some..."
Svea Poulsen (Sveava)
Wa-ku Japanese Restaurant
Wa-ku Japanese Restaurant
85/100 (739 ratings)
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Japanese
Japanese
Asian
Asian
Soups
Vegetarian Friendly
Soups
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Udon
Miso ramen
Noodle
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Curry
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Octopus
Tempura
Ramen
Tonkatsu
Donburi (Rice Bowl)
Pork
Sit down
Japanese
Asian
Soups
Accepts Visa
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Ichiban, yo!!! Truly a #1 joint, in my opinion but sorry, no sushi. As a place for udon, ramen and donburi, I have yet to experience anything as..."
Han Friesen
"Delicious Food & Good Service. I had some delicious ramen here on a recent visit to Nanaimo. The waitress was very helpful in explaining difference..."
Nightpoet
"Waku is great. The food is great, presentation, service, everything was stellar. Big fan will be..."
JeromeBeEatin
"Outstanding service. Good food, well-priced, and at a good price point for everyday eats. Wished there was one in..."
Brettzke
"Awesome addition to the city!. Chicken karaage is fantastic! Will be back for..."
Islander27
"Authentic shoken-style eats. Lovely new addition to Nanaimo - this small restaurant offers authentic quick Japanese meals including ramen, udon, and..."
Egirlwonder
"Enjoyed this cozy restaurant on a cold, rainy day. The atmosphere was warm and friendly. Server was efficient and kind. The vegetarian ramen was very..."
Kristy Lust
"Wow, the first authentic asian place I encountered in my one week trip from nanaimo to port alberni to tofino. Run by Japanese people and you can..."
Kate Choi
"The best ramen place in Nanaimo! Hands down, the staff are friendly and the food is awesome! Highly..."
Douglas Cross
"Fantastic food, friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere. My favorite place in..."
M P (Rekasa)
"Delicious and delightful local spot. It’s a one server show but the service is still spot on ! I had the agedashi tofu and the veggie ramen. It’s..."
Michelle Chan
"One of the best ramen I've ever had and the owners are super nice people. Definitely recommend this..."
Marion Le Borgne
"Wow! The place was packed and there was a wait but the waitress is speeding around the place like shes got fire under her feet! When we were seated..."
Spencer Irving
Tomo Sushi To Go
Tomo Sushi To Go
83/100 (459 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Tempura
Sit down
Japanese
Sushi
Asian
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"My favourite sushi in the city. Fresh and flavourful. The chicken Karaage (spicy) is amazing. Polite and quick staff. Definitely will be continuing..."
Mrmike88
"Very fast and efficient service. Good quantities for the price. I have only tried miso soup, prawn tempura, some rolls, and sashimi but all were..."
Krista Lokseth
"Just got to the island and this place was highly rated. We were hesitant to the prices at first but $30 including tip fed 2 people to the brim. The..."
Tyler Ritz
"Always the best. I have been going here weekly for years. Early on, they had a particularly grumpy server, but since then, they have had nothing but..."
Pete S
"So good! It doesn't matte.... So good!It doesn't matter if you grab a pre-made roll or get them to make it to order, everything is super..."
Kaleena Walters
"The food and service were excellent. We ate in. When we got to the till with our selection from the sushi display they handed us a fresh made fully..."
Helen Edley
"Good service, great prices, average sushi. The food isn't bad by any standard just very basic. But it does satisfy the sushi craving at a great..."
Sara
"Wow amazing service. The service at Tomo Sushi is top notch always smiling and willing to go out of there way for you,.The food is amaxing and at a..."
Meat
"It's ok. Not horrible, but not great. They should add gyoza to the menu as well. And bubble tea! The yam rolls are a little soggy but the kappa makis..."
Dez Iles
"Prices are good and the quality is okay.. No sockeye salmon, which is too..."
Rachie
"Likes It. I often come by here to grab some yam and tempura rolls, or California rolls. They're always friendly in there, and the food is always..."
Nike
"Tomo isn't a sushi take-out place... it's a way of life!. I LOVE this place! For the longest time, I refused to buy sushi anywhere else in Nanaimo...."
Gabrielle Bishop
"Good quality, nice serving sizes, fresh fish. We've been getting take out from Tomo for many years and have never been disappointed. Minus 1 star..."
Sara Jane
"I just had the best dish I've had from a Japanese restaurant, the chicken don. It's cold and full of flavor. Everything is seasoned so well and the..."
Chris Penwell
"Great casual sushi stop. Not the most high-end place but good quality, fresh and really good value..."
Zachary Peterson
"Great take out selection and you can also order A La Carte! The best sushi we had on Vancouver Island. We went twice in one..."
Bruce F
"My favourite sushi in the city so far. Good food for a good price, friendly staff, and a really good amount of fish in each..."
Jacie Wiebe
"Its great place to dine, Miso Soup was hot and Tomo Tomo Roll was tasty and delicious Felt like I had a complete meal 😃 Kudos to Tomo Sushi..."
Vinay Mane
"Good, fresh food, with many vegetarian options! They lost a star for a) upping prices noticeably in the last month or so, b) not having a website or..."
Eagle Junior
"Fresh made sushi. The dancing California roll is my favourite. Sweet and polite and professional. Very popular, so it is one of the best..."
Bruce Currell
Sushi Ryu-nanaimo
Sushi Ryu-nanaimo
81/100 (1521 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Sushi
Japanese
Gluten Free Options
Asian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Bento (Lunch Box)
Fish
Sashimi
Salad
Tuna
Salmon
Fish Soup
Tempura
Sit down
Asian
Sushi
Japanese
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Umai Sushi
Umai Sushi
80/100 (1504 ratings)
Restaurants
Healthy
Vegan Options
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
International
Healthy
Gluten Free Options
International
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Tempura
Bento (Lunch Box)
Beef
Ramen
California Roll
Fish
Tuna
Sashimi
Salmon
Fish Soup
Lobster Roll
Prawns
Sit down
International
Japanese
Asian
Healthy
Sushi
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Validated Parking
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Table Service
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Cheap Eats
Firehouse Grill
Firehouse Grill
79/100 (2423 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Canadian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Sushi
Vegan Options
Seafood
Seafood
Asian
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Tempura
Salmon
Burger
Tataki
California Roll
Crab Cake
Chowder
Pesto
Cheesecake
Fish & Chips
Shrimp
Halibut
Beef
Fish
Ribs
Sashimi
Curry
Pasta
Prawns
Salad
Wings
Fish & chips
Cheesecakes
Ice Cream
Crab
Jambalaya
Tuna
Sandwiches
Sit down
Asian
Seafood
Canadian
Sushi
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"I came here for mother's day dinner and it was fantastic. All three of our meals were delicious. The wait was a little long but it was mothers day so..."
Sonia Crane
"I'm so glad we made a reservation here. We tried to walk in the night before but they were full due to reduced seating capacity. Our server was..."
Samantha McConnell
"We waited 45 mins for a table, but the exceptional service and amazing food made up for the wait and then some. The Firehouse Grill is widely..."
Moshe Appel
"Fire House is a must visit. Unique Japanese and Western infused menu, super cozy dining, and friendly wait staff. Contemporary restaurant in a..."
Thomas Darling
"Had a great meal and excellent friendly service from or server, Mae. We had the Miyagi prawns for an appy and finished up with a Godfather and..."
John E
"Really great food. Everything was fresh and delicious. Good variety as..."
Madeline Crane
"Was pleasantly surprised by this place, just googled “restaurants” when we got off the ferry and this place came up and looked interesting. They..."
Brian