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From the moment I walked through the tiny doorway at Bistro Taiyo I was in love. Greeted by every member of the staff with a formal "Konichiwa!" as we entered, what must be called a hidden Japanese pearl.
Seated instantly our (adorable) waitress brought menus and beverages in the time it took to take off my coat. Sipping green tea we dove into the elaborate menu full of familiar faces and authentic Japanese dishes. Since sushi was the name of the day, we ordered a massive communal platter supplemented with some of our favorites: Miso soup and broiled Unagi for me, extra dynamite rolls and tempura for my friends. The miso was everything expected of a good soup, piping hot, full of tasty additions like diced green onions, tofu and nori. light and wonderfully satisfying the perfect opening to a great meal.
As the bowls were cleared our sushi arrived stacked artfully, like only something from japan can be. Digging in with chopsticks and fingers alike (sushi is finger food after all!) we devoured our meal. Everything was wonderful. The tuna and salmon were both wonderfully fresh, light and delicious, the tempura so hot you had to be careful not to burn your mouth as you were reaching for another bite. Dynamite rolls that had HOT (not luke warm) tempura prawns inside. The unagi (broiled eel for those of you who are courageous enough to order it) was incredible! hot, perfectly seasoned and not at all oily like it sometimes can be.
Sharing a bottle of warmed sake and lamenting the demise of our meal, we had to order an additional dynamite roll in lieu of a more traditional dessert, it was just that good.
The atmosphere of the restaurant is what you might expect from a small hole in the wall shop, a mix of Japanese style block prints and Chinese artwork but don't let the online photos fool you, the interior has been altered since the photos have been taken to give the whole place a more trendy vibe. Even if I could criticize the decor, I cannot say enough about the staff, friendly attentive and definitely aware which side of the nigiri the tuna is on, if you catch my drift.
There may be closer sushi bars, better known, or cheaper sushi bars but for me, I'm going back to Taiyo and getting exactly what I'm looking for.
Hopefully sooner then later.
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Food was AMAZING. Best pub grub on the south end of Van Isle! Our waitress (even though she was NEW) was fabulous and bubbly and happy and every staff member was there to be of service. We had a great time and the waitress balanced her attention at our table with perfect timing. Best pub burger and fries around. So happy with our experience, we will 100% be back.
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Tavernes near Nanaimo Art Gallery Nanaimo BC in Nanaimo, BC (43 Result(s))
2.4 km
Come enjoy a delectable creation at Bistro Taiyo Japanese Restaurant. Their atmosphere has been described as casual. They are open after-hours from Monday to Friday. You can get there by car.
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2.8 km
Established in 1892, The Queen's Hotel has seen many face lifts and many characters in it's more than one hundred year existence. Over the past twenty years, the Queen's has become known as a landmark for local, national and international quality acts in all genres of music and entertainment. In addition to the stellar dance club, The Queen's has an amazing Chinese kitchen that is open 7 days a week! Visit our website for upcoming shows, event details, and our menu. Our kitchen offers many varieties of authentic Chinese cusine as well as a selection of Western dishes
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The Spirit of the Island represents our philosophy of serving fresh local West Coast cuisine and in house hand crafted ales and lagers nestled within beautiful landscaping and natural west coast wilderness. The Longwood Brew Pub is central Vancouver Island's only Brew Pub and Nanaimo's favorite rendezvous destination. Our traditional ales are hand drawn using classic original English beer engines and are served at a cellar temperature of 10 Centigrade (50 F.) while out cold ales and lagers are served out of our custom ceramic beer towers at 5 Centigrade (40 F.) These serving methods and temperatures allow our patrons to enjoy our beers in the manner and temperature that they were meant to be.
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2.9 km
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6.7 km
Best place to eat and drink!
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Quarterway Pub invites you to their dining room. Their bar is the utmost scene for after dinner drinks. They are open after-hours all week. You can get there by car and can pay by cheque, MasterCard and Visa.
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10.7 km
Come enjoy a yummy dish at Sushi Bistro. This restaurant offers a variety of sushi for 11$ to 25$. Come experience their casual ambiance. They are open late Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and during week-ends. You can get there by bicycle and visit them in a location recognized as lively.
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