My husband and I have had dinner here several times and I can tell you this is more than sushi but all the Japanese favourites beyond. And so well too. Hubby has traveled in Japan extensively and this is an authentic experience with variety and...More

One of the few places where you get the authentic Japanese restaurant experience. Having lived in Japan for five years this place offers a similar experience as eating in Japan. Staff are friendly, the master chef is great, the whole experience is excellent.

I have been to this restaurant on several occasions and can definitely say that they make great food and provide it with the best customer service. The staff there are so kind and polite, very appreciative of their customers. I will definitely be going there...More

While in Nanaimo on business a friend highly recommended Bistro Taiyo for sushi and I was not disappointed. The food was great, the atmosphere was nice, service was fast and prices were very affordable. I would definitely recommend this place to friends and family.

We were referred to this Japanese restaurant by our hosts, so went here on our final evening in this lovely city and we were not disappointed. The authentic food was excellent, freshly prepared and served by abundant, friendly, enthusiastic and attentive staff. The hot food...More

There is a fabulous bento box lunch for only $10 that I order on a regular basis. Great service, great food and a great price.

We got lucky and choose this place out of all the choices in the city and I am so glad. My partner and I both got the bento boxes and everything was so delicious and beautifully presented. There was so much food - amazing deal...More

I went there with a local, wow the food is great, portions nice and prices relatively very reasonable for all what is offered. We are sushi, tempura, okonomayaki, fresh eel, salad, everything was wonderful. Service was sufficient and kind. This is surely a place I...More

I just returned from snowboarding in Japan, so great Japanese food was fresh in my mind. We had a fabulous meal at Bistro Taiyo and was impressed with selection on the menu. The place filled up quickly after opening but we had a very private...More

We met for lunch today at Bistro Taiyo.I had a bento box which was delicious.-It had teriyaki chicken over rice,potato coquettes,salad,sushi,and a kind of spring roll.The food was fresh and very tasty. My friend had the pork and egg rice bowl.My other friend had curry...More