3 Best Sushi in Nanaimo, BC

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UMAI SUSHI

4575 Uplands Drive, #303,
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6M8 Directions

Since 2016

Specialities:

✓Avocado Maki ✓Kappa Maki ✓Oshinko Maki ✓Tamago Maki ✓Shiitake Maki ✓Tuna Maki ✓Salmon Maki ✓Sockeye Salmon Maki ✓Negituna Maki ✓Negitoro Maki and Futomaki ✓Dynamite Roll ✓Yam Tempura Roll ✓Dancing California Roll ✓Dancing Dynamite Roll ✓Dancing Yam Roll ✓Mount Benson Roll ✓Candy Yam Roll ✓V Tofu Vegetarian Teri Lunch Box ✓Grilled Chicken or Beef Teri Lunch Box ✓Salmon Teri Lunch Box ✓Kalbi Lunch Box ✓Sashimi Lunch Box ✓Sushi and Sashimi Lunch Box

"Umai Sushi is a modern cafe serving Japanese fusion, such as sushi, pizza, extensive rolls, and kitchen fare. Jin Ko is the sushi executive chef of the restaurant. The staff treats the customers as their family members. They provide dishes such as sushi, spicy beef rolls, mango tango rolls, BBQ salmon skin rolls served with BBQ salmon skin, and chicken teriyaki rolls. The restaurant uses the freshest and finest ingredients, and the cost of the dish is also reasonable. Umai Sushi offers fine casual dining to its clients at an affordable price. They use biodegradable and eco-friendly materials. The restaurant accepts debit card payments. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible, offers catering services and serves beer and wine. They cater to every occasion and budget, from quick lunches to elegant dinners.

2026 Highlights: Umai Sushi also offers vegan options."

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Menu:

SPECIALTY ROLLS:
California Roll With Avocado $5.99
California Roll With Cucumber $5.99
B.C. Roll (BBQ Salmon Skin Roll) $7.99
Chicken Teriyaki Roll $7.99
Spicy Baby Shrimp Roll $7.99
Dynamite Roll $7.99
Fish & Chip Roll $7.99
Philly Roll $7.99
Salmon Avocado Roll $7.99
Tuna Avocado Roll $7.99
Sockeye Salmon Avo Roll $9.99
Spicy Salmon Roll $7.99
Spicy Wild Sockeye Roll $8.99
Spicy Tuna Roll $7.99
Spicy Scallop Roll $7.99
Mango Tango Roll $8.99
Moksha Roll $8.99
Vancouver Roll $7.99
Victoria Roll $8.99

Contact:

(250) 585-8900

Mon-Sun: 11:30am - 2:45pm|4pm - 8:30pm

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3+ YEARS ON TBR
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SUSHI RYU JAPANESE RESTAURANT

6595 Applecross Road,
Nanaimo, BC V9V 1K8 Directions

Since 2014

Specialities:

✓Tuna Sashimi ✓Salmon Sashimi ✓Tai Sashimi ✓Saba Sashimi ✓Ika Sashimi ✓Tuna and Salmon Sashimi ✓Wild Salmon ✓Tuna and Wild Salmon ✓Tako Sashimi ✓Hokkigai Sashimi ✓Toro Sashimi ✓Hamachi Sashimi ✓Amaebi Sashimi ✓Spicy Tuna Sashimi ✓Spicy Salmon Sashimi ✓Salmon Tataki Sashimi ✓Tuna Tataki Sashimi ✓Assorted Sashimi ✓Deluxe Sashimi ✓California Cone ✓Dynamite Cone ✓Tuna Cone ✓Salmon Cone ✓Negitoro Cone ✓Crunch Cone ✓Chopped Scallop Cone ✓Scallop Hako Oshi ✓Salmon Hako Oshi ✓Tuna Hako Oshi ✓Unagi Hako Oshi ✓Rainbow Hako Oshi

"Sushi Ryu Japanese Restaurant is a notable sushi restaurant offering delectable culinary creations. It is renowned for authentic Japanese cuisine and has a comfortable and inviting ambiance. The restaurant offers a range of vegetarian options that cater to various dietary preferences. The staff are attentive and exceedingly friendly, ensuring that each customer enjoys a welcoming experience. The welcoming atmosphere is great for families with children, making it a good choice for family outings. They have outdoor seating and high chairs and serve vegetarian dishes. The menu has an excellent selection of beverages.

2026 Highlights: It offers online ordering options."

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Menu:

Bento
Lunch A - California Bento $19
Lunch B - Dynamite Bento $20
Lunch C - Nigiri Bento $22
Lunch D - Sashimi & Sushi Bento $23
Lunch E - Veggie Bento $19
Lunch F - Spicy Bento $23
STARTER APPETIZER:
Vege Sunomono $7
Ebi Sunomono $8
Tako Sunomono $8
Real Crab Sunomono $11
Seafood Sunomono $11
Edamame $7
Vege Gyoza $8
Tako Wasabi With Nori $12
Vege Spring Roll (6 Pcs) $8
Gyoza (Pork & Vege) $8
Croquette $8
Agedashi Tofu $7
SASHIMI:
Tuna Sashimi $12
Salmon Sashimi $12
Tai Sashimi - Red Snapper $12
Saba Sashimi - Mackerel $12
Ika Sashimi - Squid $12
Tuna & Salmon Sashimi $12
Wild Salmon $13
Tuna & Wild Salmon $13
Tako Sashimi - Octopus $12
Hokkigai Sashimi - Surf Clam $12
Toro Sashimi - Tuna Belly $16
Hamachi Sashimi - Yellowtail $19

Contact:

(250) 933-3889

Mon-Sun: 11am - 9pm

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10+ YEARS ON TBR
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DAMI SUSHI

4890 Rutherford Road, #10,
Nanaimo, BC V9T 4Z4 Directions

Since 2012

Specialities:

✓Avocado Nigiri ✓Inari Nigiri ✓Tamago Nigiri ✓Wild Salmon Nigiri ✓Atlantic Salmon Nigiri ✓Tuna Nigiri ✓Tai Nigiri ✓Ebi ✓Masago ✓Saba ✓Hokkigai ✓Ika Nigiri ✓Toro ✓Tako Nigiri ✓Tobiko ✓Ikura Nigiri ✓Hamachi ✓Chopped Scallop ✓Amaebi Nigiri ✓Hotate and Uni Nigiri ✓Tornado Roll ✓Hawaii Roll ✓Philadelphia Roll ✓Aladdin Roll ✓Caterpillar Roll ✓Spider Roll ✓Rainbow Roll ✓Damanegi Roll ✓Grand Canyon Roll ✓Parksville Roll ✓Dami Roll

"Dami Sushi is an easygoing, timber-clad Japanese eatery offering creative maki and familiar dishes plus sake and beer. The restaurant offers a great meal with welcoming service. Their dishes are prepared using fresh and natural ingredients. The delightful bento box selections for lunch are topped with the 'monkey brains', deep-fried avocado and a filling appetizer dish. Dami Sushi readily accepts debit cards, adding to the ease of the dining experience. Dami Sushi invites customers to relish an array of flavours and textures in an atmosphere that prioritizes both cuisine and hospitality. They have parking facilities and a television in the restaurant. Dami Sushi offers vegan options and provides high chairs for families. They carefully select only the freshest, natural ingredients to prepare every dish.

2026 Highlights: Dami Sushi offers online ordering."

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Menu:

Tempura
Appetizer Tempura $8.00
Vegetable Tempura $10.00
Yam Tempura $9.00
Yam and Prawn Tempura $12.00
Prawn Tempura $9.00
Prawn Tempura $12.00
Calamari Tempura $12.00
Assorted Tempura $17.00
Deluxe Tempura $21.00
Nigiri
Avocado Nigiri $2.50
Inari Nigiri $2.50
Tamago Nigiri $2.50
Wild Salmon Nigiri $3.50
Atlantic Salmon Nigiri $3.50
Tuna Nigiri $3.50
Tai Nigiri $3.50
Ebi Nigiri $3.50
Masago Nigiri $3.50
Saba Nigiri $3.50
Hokkigai Nigiri $3.50
Ika Nigiri $4.00
Toro Nigiri $4.00
Tako Nigiri $4.00
Tobiko Nigiri $3.50
Ikura Nigiri $4.00
Hamachi Nigiri $4.00
Chopped Scallop Nigiri $4.00
Temaki
California Cone $5.50
Bc Cone $6.50
Spicy Tuna Cone $8.00
Dynamite Cone $7.00
Chopped Scallop Cone $8.00
Futo Maki $20.00
Special Roll
Tornado Roll $14.00
T.N.T Roll $15.00
Hawaii Roll $15.00

Contact:

(250) 585-4466

Mon,Wed - Sat: 11:30am - 8:30pm
Sun: 12pm - 7:30pm
Tue: Closed

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