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Readers voted for these sushi restaurants in the Tasting Victoria Restaurant Awards. We've also included a few additional picks.
Nubo Japanese Tapas takes first place as the best sushi for the third year in a row. Here, you can expect Japanese dining and cuisine with an array of tapas, rolls, sashimi, and salads, along with sake, draught beers, ciders, cocktails, and wines—along with a selection of non-alcoholic beverages. Nubo is equal parts quality and craftsmanship, and a clear local favourite.
Our Pick:
Lucky strike roll
Address:
739 Pandora Ave.
In 1977, Shigeru Hirai opened the first Fujiya store in old Japantown, Vancouver. His goal is for everyone to enjoy Japanese food—whether on the go or prepared at home. After opening the first store, Fujiya expanded with a store in Richmond in 1989 and Victoria in 1991. It has taken second place in the Tasting Victoria Restaurant Awards for the second time in a row. Victorians love Fujiya to grab sushi on the go and have it at home.
Our Pick:
Futomaki tray
Address:
3624 Shelbourne St.
Bon Sushi is a first-time nominee and winner in the Tasting Victoria Restaurant Awards, but it’s been very popular and well-known for years. The neighbourhood restaurant offers fresh seafood, generous portions, and affordable prices. The menu is varied, with sashimi, tempura, sushi rolls, bento boxes, combos for two, three, or four people, and big sushi trays. Fast, friendly service makes Bon Sushi an Oak Bay staple for both dine-in and takeout.
Our Pick:
Lunch special bento box
Address:
1467 Hampshire Rd.
Other nominated sushi restaurants:
Any Victoria foodie will tell you, if you want the best, most consistent tuna tataki, go to Ebizo. Perfectly tender, lightly seared, and served with a ponzu sauce, you probably won’t want to share these six slices of paradise. You may even want to order extras of the miso-ginger dressed cabbage, as even the side on this dish is delectable. Have it naked, dressed in ponzu, or with bites of cabbage; this is the top way to get your tuna fix in town.
Our Pick:
Tuna tataki
Address:
604 Broughton St.
Gozen uses rice from Japan and makes its own soy sauce. Its menu includes several vegan-friendly dishes; five of its six sauces were vegan-friendly when we published this guide.
Our Pick:
Toy story roll
Address:
1005 Langley St.
The restaurant serves bento boxes, including pork tenderloin with rice and side dishes.
Our Pick:
Aburi oshi
Address:
622 Fisgard St.
Honourable mention: Chobap Sushi Bar
Chobap wasn’t nominated as it opened after the nomination phase of our awards, but it is worth sharing on this list. An eight-seater omakase restaurant on Courtney Street, offering excellent quality, fresh seafood, and a unique experience in the city.
Our Pick:
Edition omakase
Address:
610 Courtney St.
If your favourite sushi place isn’t on this list, please send your recommendations to info@tastingvictoria.com. We would love to feature them in our weekly newsletter.
If you’d like to see the winners for the 17 other categories in the Tasting Victoria Best Restaurant Awards, check out the list here.
