Asian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Nanaimo

43 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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Nanda Chicken
Nanda Chicken
95/100 (623 ratings)
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Fast Food
Fast food
Asian
Korean
Asian
Korean
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Asian
Korean
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Accepts Credit Cards
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Mid-range
"First time ever trying Korean fried chicken...all I have to say is WOW!! Super crispy on the outside and tender on the inside..super tasty and..."
Ryan Mellors
"The crispy and original chicken were both absolutely delicious! I am a chicken person and I love their chicken very much...Yum! Will soon order..."
Tere Arboleda
"The BEST, FRESH made to order fried chicken in town. Ordered the whole crispy chicken and was not disappointed. Super light, crispy, perfectly..."
Scratchy 101
"Korean fried chicken has become a new favorite of mine. While on a family trip to Nanaimo I found this place with great reviews. They impressed me..."
Jack Pajak
"Omg. THE best mozzarella sticks I’ve EVER had . And their chicken. Just wow … the sauce , not spicy but full of flavour. Service was great !!!..."
Rebecca Martin
"First time experience. Was absolutely blown away by the Gangsta Sandwich. Chicken was perfect, best I've had in town. Try it with the potato wedges,..."
Gregory Kronstal
"Tender, crispy, full of flavor.. absolutely delicious chicken! We have eaten a lot of Korean fried chicken over the years (including in Korea) and..."
Pat You
Sushi Wara
Sushi Wara
93/100 (413 ratings)
Restaurants
Sushi
Japanese
Seafood
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Seafood
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free Wifi
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"They were so busy when I got in. But the service was Fast and Efficient. The servers were Friendly as well, they checked in continuously. I tried..."
Ray
"We went to eat in this small place and althoug the service was not the best, I must say the food was great. We went with my daughters (kids) and we..."
Juan Carlos Duran
"Great sushi spot! Big portions, great prices & friendly and efficient service. It was double the fun and enjoyment since the food was delicious and..."
Raiy Sunshine
"Food was really good. Received it in a timely manner and tasted fresh. Service was good. Our server was a little awkward but was very entertaining...."
Miguel Perez
"Best sushi I’ve ever had anywhere in the world (been all over) and it’s one of my favorite foods to eat. I just moved to Nanaimo so expect me to..."
Ohad Okon
"This is a family run restaurant with husband and wife in the kitchen. It's an unassuming, humble little place, but they serve good food at reasonable..."
MLN
"Our last day camping and we decided to all eat out together somewhere close by the campsite. The restaurant was super accommodating with our large..."
Maxine Chen
"Very friendly service, nice cozy environment. We would return..."
Jaeger Mah
Pho Thi
Pho Thi
93/100 (144 ratings)
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Asian
Asian
Vietnamese
Soups
Soups
Vietnamese
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Asian
Soups
Vietnamese
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Always eager to try a new place. Clean, well decorated place with lots of parking if you can find your way down the narrow back alley. I ordered the..."
Don King
"I have driven past this place for a while. Finally gave it a try today. The service was friendly and I was surprised how nicely it was decorated..."
Rayna James
"We have been going to Vietnam for winter vacation for more than a decade so you could say we know the cuisine really well. This little gem provides..."
Ania Janaszak
"The servings are a bit on the small side but so far, as far as flavour goes, this is my favourite pho place in Nanaimo. The spicy hue style beef soup..."
Darryl Grossauer
"The massive salad rolls are the best. The noodle bowls are also..."
Jesse Toporowski
Nana Sushi
Nana Sushi
91/100 (723 ratings)
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Sushi
Japanese
Seafood
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Tempura
Ramen
Fish
Salmon
Sit down
Japanese
Sushi
Asian
Seafood
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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)
Restaurants
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Gluten Free Options
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Drinks
Salad
Ramen
Crab
California Roll
Unagi & Dojo (Eel & Soil)
Scallops
Fish
Tuna
Sashimi
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Salmon
Pork
Fish Soup
Udon
Curry
Prawns
Noodle
Shrimp
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Beef
Tempura
Bento (Lunch Box)
Tataki
Sit down
Japanese
Sushi
Asian
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"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
Seto Sushi
Seto Sushi
89/100 (341 ratings)
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Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Asian
Sushi
Dinner
Lunch
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This is my favorite sushi place! Sushi was super fresh. The service was fast and friendly. I highly recommend this..."
wendy sso
"Our favourite take out sushi place. Prices have gone up in the last few years but that's true everywhere. We've ordered pretty much everything on the..."
Sara Jane
"This place makes great sushi, I think it's the best in town. Their Spicy Tuna is awesome! Friendly staff..."
Geoff H
"Great pickup sushi, they also make stuff fresh to order as..."
Will M
"Wow.. awesome..very delicious sushi and kind staff.. We love it. Sepcially.Stir Fry Chicken Udon. You try it, we recommend. We will go next week..."
EUNICE JANG
"My litmus test is always a negitoro cone. It was a nice size and super fresh. Everything we ordered looked great and was really flavorful. ..."
Winnabel Walters
Thai Orchid Restaurant
Thai Orchid Restaurant
88/100 (664 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Thai
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Prawns
Green Curry
Cashew Chicken
Red Curry
Noodle
Salad
Pad Thai
Curry
"Absolutely amazing food at such a reasonable price! Officially my favorite restaurant! Service is also great and fast..."
Samantha Dawn
"We had a beautiful 4 course meal last Friday, which the chef happily and expertly veganized for us. This restaurant makes some seriously delicious..."
Lisa Pons-Labelle
"I'm pretty much addicted to the fried rice, everything is very tasty and lots of vegetarian..."
Lisa Noble
"Some of the best Thai food I have ever had! Great service, lovely ambience. I will definitely be..."
Mandy Lambert
"The food is great, the service unbeatable, the staff very friendly. Nice family business that we should all..."
June Spalding Wiebe
"YUM! - quite possibly my new favorite Thai place in..."
Matt Saunders
"Had a very good lunch today. Love everthing about it. Going back..."
Dave Studer
"Great service very fast and delicious. We will be back..."
Jeff Hartig
"Amazing food and atmosphere. The atmosphere is very cabin with a mix thailander culture. Clean and pleasing to the eyes its great place to eat. The..."
RG whatup
"The food is delicious and indistinguishable from the Thai food I ate in Asia. The service is kind and genuinely caring. The atmosphere is warm and..."
Chelsea Woods
"Been here three times and always good...excellent food,service and prices...and there is no other place in Nanaimo that serves Chang beer except The..."
Junior Rodent
"Small staff but great food! One of the better Thai restaurants I've been to. Stopped here for lunch before jumping on the ferry. Unless you're a..."
Victor Tam
"Best Thai place in Nanaimo. It's a family owned restaurant, come and support your local businesses! Strongly encourage you to try the coconut soup,..."
Wojciech Ziemkiewicz
"Not only is this the best Thai food resturant that I've been to in Nanimo. This is the best Thai food resturant that I've been to period. The service..."
Merlin Smith
"Great place to eat, i like their curry and hot n sour soup. The golden cup appy is highly recommended. Friendly service and warm..."
Tom Vuu
"Very good authentic Thai cuisine. Loved it. I would definitely..."
Brian Kates (Big B)
Zalathai Restaurant
Zalathai Restaurant
88/100 (434 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Thai
Asian
Vegan Options
Thai
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Pad Thai
Asian
Thai
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"They only do take out when we went here, no dine in yet. We ordered Crab Rice here twice now (one medium spicy and not). There medium spicy is..."
Tere Arboleda
"Super tasty, and the lady taking my order was so nice. We had yellow curry, pad Thai, coconut rice and spring rolls. All super tasty. Can’t wait to..."
Aubrey Lively
"The best Thai food I’ve had on Vancouver Island. Som Tam is my favourite. The only downside is that I live in Courtenay and wish you could open..."
Danielle Weiss
"Chefs special is always my go to when ever I visit this place. Last time I ordered duck curry and it was fabolous! Also if you are a peanut sauce..."
Mathius Permana
"On a short vacation to Nanaimo for a few days and discovered this gem! We ordered takeout for the first night and food was very delicious, portion..."
Amy Huang
"Amazing food, always fast and fresh, and run by a lovely couple. They are considerate of my dairy and egg intolerances and I’ve never had an issue..."
Mara Mahovlic
"Tom Ka soup is amazing, pad Thai is good kinda sweet, coconut rice is great and I love the pad se..."
Rachel Cass
"Our go to Thai food. Love all of it but especially the salad rolls and curry dishes. Excellent..."
Heather Anfossie
Huong Lan Vietnamese Restaurant
Huong Lan Vietnamese Restaurant
88/100 (1548 ratings)
Restaurants
Soups
Vegan Options
Vietnamese
Asian
Vietnamese
Asian
Soups
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Curry
Prawns
Pho
Pork
Grilled pork
Noodle
Shrimp
Beef
Sit down
Asian
Soups
Vietnamese
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I moved from Calgary in 2014 and we have lots of options for really great pho. Huong Lan is the best I’ve found on the island! It’s always..."
Ashley Danielle
"I would come here again to eat. The portion size was tremendous. And the food was excellent also the service was excellent..."
Rick Sakundiak
"Great food Loved our meal. Waitress was quick and helpful. Phò had wonderful flavors. Salad roles fresh and crunchy. Didn't really care for the deep..."
Cindy Crisp Armstrong
"My first experience eating Pho was at this restaurant. I've since been back many times. I love the staff, they are always friendly making sure..."
Kellie Vanderveen
"I'm thoroughly enjoying Huong Lan. I haven't been to a Vietnamese restaurant this good since I lived in Calgary. They have tripe, tendon, nice..."
Chris Maguire
"Great beef ball pho. My favourite place in Nanaimo to get..."
Delfina Villacorta-Mejia
"I eat at this establishment at least once a week. And I take their frozen soup for my work lunches. By far my most favourite place to eat!! Not to..."
Tenille Bueckert
"Love this restaurant. Plan ahead so you don't have to wait, but if you do have to wait it's worth it. Great..."
Michelle Schneider
"Literally best pho on all of Vancouver Island. If they delivered I'd eat it every..."
Riley Kat
"Awesome food, my wife and I love eating here, it’s definitely one of our favourite places to go out to eat. Everyone is really nice and friendly...."
Daniel A. Potvin
"I love this place! Always fresh and great food! Very friendly staff and affordable prices. Pick up some for date night or any night! I order at least..."
Erin Brigden
"Went in just before closing without realizing it, I offered to leave but the server was super nice and said it was no problem. Food came unbelievably..."
Keelan Biegler
"Our ferry delayed for two hours so when we finally arrived in Nanaimo, we decided to go for lunch at Huong Lan. The restaurant was packed at 12:30pm..."
candy L
"Hands down the best pho I had on the island! Great service, environment and flavor! Coffee is also very good! Will come back next time for sure..."
bing Zhao
"My coconut bubble tea was very yummy as well as my noodles 😋 Our waitress was friendly. I will definitely go back..."
Chieko A
"Bue bum hue waa delicious! Says spicy but just right. The viet coffee was good too just dont burn your finger like I did by touching it..."
Samjo
"Can't say enough good about this place. Price, quality, tasty..... amazing. On the plus it keeps. Wanted 23 large so bad, but was going to be busy..."
Brett S
"This is an amazing Vietnamese restaurant in Nanaimo. We had strawberry bubble tea, fried spring rolls and pho tai. The food was absolutely delicious!..."
Marcy
"All of the dishes we ordered were outstanding! The service was quick, and the food was fresh, beautifully presented, and..."
Nicholas Boers
Saigon Kitchen
Saigon Kitchen
87/100 (1557 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Vietnamese
Vietnamese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Curry
Prawns
Hot Pot
Pho
Noodle
Beef
Salad
Sit down
Vietnamese
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Reservations
Dog Friendly
Takeout
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"It was a rainy day but the experience from this restaurant makes the day better. My girlfriend and I went to try Saigon Kitchen and unfortunately the..."
yves eleazar
"Best authentic Pho in town.PERIOD. yummy food,reasonable price, excellent customer service, nice atmosphere.(Opinion from a person who would choose..."
J DOAN
"I highly recommend this place to everyone if you would like to look for a good Vietnamese cuisine in town. Staffs are very friendly. Restaurant which..."
Hana Van
"Best beef rolls I've had and I used to live in Saigon. Wonton soup had a subtle sweet note to it I really..."
Chris Tweten
"Great food and service. Also, the pho here tasted..."
D Y
"The service was fantastic. We are a family that mainly orders vegetarian food. We had the veg spring rolls, curry, crepe and chowmein. We also had..."
Shayain Gustavsp
"Best authentic pho I have had.... ever! Had pho dozens of time in Vancouver and surrounding areas but nothing compared to this. The broth was to..."
Dan Jankowski
"Best pho on the island with traditional broth made from scratch! Great curry too, and their staff/ ownership is super friendly and personable. Great..."
Taryn Pickard
Ai Sushi Go
Ai Sushi Go
87/100 (106 ratings)
Restaurants
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Dami Sushi
Dami Sushi
87/100 (1638 ratings)
Restaurants
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Bento (Lunch Box)
Fish
Sashimi
Tempura
Café
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Felice Cafe
Felice Cafe
87/100 (366 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Asian
Asian
Cafe
Korean
Canadian
Korean
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Beef
Asian
Korean
Canadian
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Tried Felice for the first time yesterday. The restaurant is clean and very welcoming. The staff were very friendly. The food was amazing, so good!..."
Geoff H
"Great food, I enjoy the beef bulgogi lunch box. The strawberry cheesecake is perfect dessert to end my meal. If you're near Departure Bay Beach, stop..."
Hotelierk14
"Awesome first experience at Felice this weekend! Such a beautiful, bright cafe right next to Departure Bay Beach. Great selection of menu items, I..."
Shannon A
"Incredibly delicious! Absolutely fantastic service and friendly staff! The bulgogi beef on rice, the chicken, the macaroons, and the bubble tea ---..."
Karlee Wilson
"Supporting local business tour This is a great place for food and dessert at any time ! ( sorry that I finished the lunch box and drink before I..."
TOM CHEN
"This is a hidden gem of Nanaimo. Not your average Cafe. The 5 stars is for the panini alone. The food is hand made, loaded with flavor, and well..."
Eliot Korney
"Tried this place because it's one of the few bobba tea spots, and it is really good! Also tried their homemade panini and really enjoyed it, all of..."
vanlerberghe yann
"Amazing food ALWAYS and such kind owner's!!! Never had a bad experience there . They are our favorite eat out spot..."
Jodi ThisLifeThisGoAtIt
Bistro Taiyo
Bistro Taiyo
87/100 (506 ratings)
Restaurants
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Tempura
Bento (Lunch Box)
Ramen
Fish
Sashimi
Salad
Salmon
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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)
Kim's Korean Bbq House
Kim's Korean Bbq House
86/100 (1171 ratings)
Restaurants
Korean
Korean
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Hot Pot
Pork
Dumplings
Sit down
Asian
Korean
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Wa-ku Japanese Restaurant
Wa-ku Japanese Restaurant
85/100 (739 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Japanese
Asian
Asian
Soups
Vegetarian Friendly
Soups
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Octopus
Tempura
Ramen
Tonkatsu
Donburi (Rice Bowl)
Pork
Udon
Miso ramen
Noodle
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Curry
Sit down
Asian
Soups
Japanese
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
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
Nemo Sushi To Go
Nemo Sushi To Go
85/100 (1173 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast food
Sushi
Japanese
Japanese
Asian
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Fast food
Sushi
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Regular customer cheap. First of all the California rolls "are" the cheapest in Nanaimo and come in a decent size. The trays they sell are..."
Taesan101
"Great sushi very affordable!!. That pretty much sums it up! Recommend..."
Seatosky
"Good value, fresh, friendly..."
History Girl
"Best "to go" sushi I have had in town.. Friendly &..."
Foodie
"Yummy. Very flavourful, very fresh, good price and kindly..."
Maria
"Work trip dinner before taking the ferry back to Vancouver. I was craving for sushi, and I’ve good things about this place. Food was ok, it’s..."
Justin Tan
"Probably been there about 10-15 times now, and every time I have ordered from there it has been perfect. It even feels a bit like an old school sushi..."
Robert Simms
"The prices are very reasonable, the fish is fresh, the sushi is always satisfying, and the menu covers a wide variety of styles (including rare..."
Jac Milligan
"This has to be a hidden gem of Nanaimo for Sushi. Fresh ingredients, and oh so tasty sushi. Better than a number of high end sushi restaurants we ate..."
Grant C
"Very good 😃 friendly, tasty and..."
Christopher Clarke
"I love Nemo Sushi the people here are kind and grateful you've come they make the rice just like the Japanese do with a touch of apple cider vinegar..."
Sean Dooher
Pho V Ta
Pho V Ta
84/100 (521 ratings)
Restaurants
Vietnamese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Soups
Asian
Vegan Options
Vietnamese
Soups
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Pho
Noodle
Beef
Sit down
Asian
Soups
Vietnamese
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Great little place if your looking for a authentic Vietnamese experience... food is great, portions are big, and price if very reasonable... Lots of..."
Dave McCammon
"Authentic Vietnamese fare. Came and ordered only pho and canh Chua the seafood can chua was veryyy sweet. Rare beef and tendon pho was okay - not..."
Jeffrey
"I had the Special Beef Pho which is great but I do really love what my boyfriend order which is Ginger Chicken Chow Mein(weekly special). I love how..."
Hotelierk14
"We’ll made pho with nice broth and fresh ingredients. Great service. Good parking options out front. Simple, spare interior. Nice family owned..."
Christopher Roy
"Fast service. Friendly, great prices. I left full, ready for a nap. They take care of..."
Julia Bruce
"Best Pho in town, spring rolls are delicious! Super friendly service! I've been getting take out since they opened and it's always good!! One of my..."
Islandwest
Kasira Fine Thai Cuisine
Kasira Fine Thai Cuisine
83/100 (859 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Thai
Thai
Asian
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Curry
Ice Cream
Green Curry
Cashew Chicken
Noodle
Duck
Pad Thai
Sit down
Asian
Thai
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Amazing service. The staff here are Awesome with my daughter's. Ordered our food. Doesn't take long. I have been wishing for red and green..."
Julia Bruce
"Great authentic Thai Food. I highly recommend this place if you love Thai spices. Try their signature dish "Spicy Duck", it's top notch with a world..."
Jonathan Yee
"This wonderful thai place was across from the hotel we were staying at. Where to start, we had a young , energetic server with a great contains..."
Kel Shaw
"Great to find close-to authentic Thai food in nanaimo. Delicious, I chose Red Curry with Thai spice. Hot & delicious. Potstickers not heated up..."
Donna lee Criss
"really nice people and really yummy. can make most dishes vegan. only complaint is i wish the curry came with more..."
Jenni Lisacek
"If you like Thai food, you have found the right place! The food here is amazing every time that we've been here. Best Thai in..."
Cory Waldron
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
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
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
Warakorea
Warakorea
83/100 (11 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Korean
Canadian
Beef
Sukkhothai
Sukkhothai
82/100 (633 ratings)
Restaurants
Thai
Asian
Vegan Options
Thai
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pad Thai
Curry
Prawns
Green Curry
Red Curry
Noodle
Shrimp
Beef
Salad
Sit down
Asian
Thai
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"My favorite Thai restaurant for pad thai! Great restaurant to dine or order on skip. But if you order on their website you get a free spring roll...."
Nadine Shemilt
"Was craving Thai and picked this place based on reviews and wasn’t disappointed. Delicious food! Good portions. Good service. The decor could use..."
Jen S
"This place is very nice. We sat near the outside, definitely good ventilation. Very good Thai food. We had the Tom Yum soup, it was delicious. The..."
Candice Yiu
"Tasty Thai food good size portion soup salad spring roll and stir fry as a lunch combo. The soup was not great but the rest was very good. I will be..."
Adrian
"My dad and I were passing through Nanaimo as we were touring the island. We decided to walk around downtown and stumbled upon Sukkhothai. Immediately..."
Noah Gould
Sushi Ryu-nanaimo
Sushi Ryu-nanaimo
81/100 (1521 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Sushi
Vegan Options
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Salmon
Fish Soup
Tempura
Bento (Lunch Box)
Fish
Sashimi
Salad
Tuna
Sit down
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
Pho Tintin
Pho Tintin
81/100 (315 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vietnamese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vietnamese
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pho
Asian
Vietnamese
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Phở places have become ubiquitous in MetroVancouver and Jeem and G. G. Blynn were pleasantly surprised when friends from the John Harris Gallery..."
The Murray Chronicles
"Very clean, very friendly, very reasonable prices and nice vegetarian food. Also traditional Viet dishes with beef, pork and chicken. Both dishes -..."
John Harris
"In the running for the best Nanaimo Vietnamese. This is a hidden gem of Nanaimo - I'd suggest trying the Vietnamese Special Sub for the Tin TIn..."
PtahX
"Pho soup. So good probably the best ive ever had! hidden gem for..."
Tahiriah_l100
"The food was delicious and reasonably priced. Service was excellent and the atmosphere was nice. It's a hidden..."
Colin
"Beautiful, clean little restaurant. Thoroughly enjoyed the chicken hot and sour soup. Will definitely be..."
Tina
"Best I have found in nanaimo !. I have been here 1/2 dozen times and am always happy. Very fresh, well prepared and excellent service. They need more..."
Denislecanuck
"Didn't realize they served food until browsing on here. Went in for a sub and bubble tea. The BBQ meat sub was to die for and I cannot wait to go..."
Culinary Craver
"Yummy subs. Thanks to Jen for adding this restaurant.This Asian Market is a busy little place at 4th& Bruce Square. But they also make subs..."
I Said This
Longwood Brew Pub & Restaurant
Longwood Brew Pub & Restaurant
81/100 (3413 ratings)
Restaurants
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Brew Pub
Canadian
Bar
Vegan Options
Pub
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Asian
Contemporary
Brew Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Fish Taco
Cheesecakes
Tacos
Steak Sandwich
Cod
Halibut
Pasta
Ribs
Salad
Lamb
Sandwiches
Curry
Wings
Pesto
Burger
Prawns
Calamari
Fish
Hamburgers
Calamares
Salmon
Fish & chips
Nachos
Omelette
Crab Cake
Noodle
Chowder
Shrimp
Cheesecake
Sit down
Brew Pub
Canadian
Bar
Pub
Contemporary
Table Service
Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Serves Alcohol
Private Dining
Wine and Beer
Accepts American Express
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Reservations
Non-smoking restaurants
Seating
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Wasn't going to make the ferry, so I decided to have some lunch and a beer or two. Found this place and it was great. The bartender was awesome, the..."
Dennis Anthony
"I cannot begin to say what a positive experience our family had at Longwood this evening. As someone with multiple food allergies, I am often stuck..."
Rebecca Wall
"A cozy place to have a bite to eat & a pint of their fabulous beer & Fantastic..."
Tanya Kuyten
"Love that this is our neighbourhood pub. Lovely craft brews and excellent food. They catered a small wedding reception for us a few years back and..."
Cheryl Boreham
"Great spot - cool atmosphere, knowledgeable bartender and excellent beer!! Stairs were a wee bit daunting upon exit..."
Janine Roberts
"Was lucky to have won a Date night with dinner and a movie.We went Sunday night and boy was not disappointed at all.The food was awesome and the..."
Verna Downie Simpson
"My boyfriend and I come here often and I am always so happy with the service, the food, the atmosphere is amazing and they have a wonderful pool..."
Hannah Rachel Lanuk
"Stacks of food very large portions and great beer � had a wonderful meal and made memories with family..."
Pauline Edna Rodea
"The Longwood is our go to food and beverage stop as a family and also for any business lunches. Great chefs and awesome kitchen staff, plus servers..."
Mark Chandler
"I had a late lunch there yesterday and experienced friendly service and excellent food in a very comfortable atmosphere. The crab cakes are "..."
Jeremy Adams
"Great food and atmosphere. I loved that the staff were happy as they worked - it says so much about the place ^•^ I think my favourite part was..."
Shawna Katernick
"Super friendly staff, great food, amazing beer and..."
Keith Parkinson
"We came here for a small Wedding party and had an amazing experience. They were super accommodating with our group and the service was fantastic...."
Lyndsay Cairns
Chatime Nanaimo
Chatime Nanaimo
80/100 (483 ratings)
Restaurants
Taiwanese
Asian
Asian
Taiwanese
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Café
Taiwanese
Asian
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I've been here twice since it opened and both times my drinks were amazing! the pearls are always fresh and the jellies are so soft and delicious and..."
Mitali Acharya
"Their store has the freshest tapioca topping! My favorite are Matcha Red been milk tea, pearl milk tea, lychee yogurt QQ and mango slash! ��..."
Cindy Su
"So glad there's a bubble tea shop in Nanaimo again. The pearl were delicious! Hopefully the mobile app ordering and app card work soon. Then it'll be..."
Cathy Labao Bridger
"We have been to Chatime twice in the last two days! It's a nice big, open, clean space. The staff have all been super nice and patient while helping..."
Jenny Jarrett
"The very best Bubble Tea in Vancouver Island..."
Yingqiang Zhang
"They have really good bubble tea!..."
Alvin Chen
Umai Sushi
Umai Sushi
80/100 (1504 ratings)
Restaurants
International
Healthy
Gluten Free Options
International
Healthy
Vegan Options
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Salmon
Fish Soup
Lobster Roll
Prawns
Tempura
Bento (Lunch Box)
Beef
Ramen
California Roll
Fish
Tuna
Sashimi
Sit down
Sushi
Asian
Healthy
International
Japanese
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Mastercard
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Visa
Wine and Beer
Street Parking
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Validated Parking
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Teriyaki Experience
Teriyaki Experience
79/100 (109 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Friendliest staff, fresh food and great prices. The owner that served me was super helpful with giving me her recommendation for an authentic..."
Martin Dodgson
"The new store beside the Triple O is Edo Japan. This is the second street location on the island. There is one in Langford. The owner is not the same..."
Ken Chow
"If you want a fast good quality stir fry then this is the place for you. Good food, friendly staff, and very fast.... I left my first review for this..."
Geoff H
"I walk by this place everyday with my kids and I always say we have to try this place, it always smells so good walking by. After reading all these..."
Nanaimo Lifer
Firehouse Grill
Firehouse Grill
79/100 (2423 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Seafood
Sushi
Seafood
Asian
Gluten Free Options
Canadian
Canadian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Curry
Pasta
Prawns
Salad
Fish
Wings
Sashimi
Cheesecakes
Ice Cream
Crab
Jambalaya
Fish & chips
Tuna
Sandwiches
Tempura
Salmon
Burger
Tataki
California Roll
Crab Cake
Chowder
Pesto
Cheesecake
Shrimp
Fish & Chips
Beef
Halibut
Ribs
Sit down
Asian
Seafood
Canadian
Sushi
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
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
Pho Boi
Pho Boi
77/100 (664 ratings)
Restaurants
Vietnamese
Soups
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Asian
Soups
Vietnamese
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Pho
Pork
Noodle
Beef
Sit down
Asian
Soups
Vietnamese
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Best spring rolls, really good broth, a bit on the pricey side and too much rice noodle to broth ratio. Still one of my favourite places for a nice..."
Jessie Mussell
"It's lemongrass & basil delights with portions to possibly pack to go! A local go to spot when I need the comforts of dine out. Fair pricing for..."
Michael Taylor
"Consistently good! Quiet no frills place with incredibly fast service and hot..."
Aaron christie