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Japanese, Sushi, Asian
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Reviewed December 5, 2020

I don't know why it took me so long to visit this place - it's in my local area. The food was really good. I've been three times this month and had the bibimbap twice and the udon soup once. The portions are large and...the food very flavorful. My udon broth was delicious - very complex Will definitely be backMore

Date of visit: December 2020
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Reviewed March 3, 2020

Amazing sushi, always fresh and delicious! The family who owns and runs the business are lovely too. Highly recommend!!

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed September 10, 2019

Great service, excellent chicken teriyaki, good miso and interesting special sashimi donburi -- what I'd call "adulterated chirashi-don" with assorted veggies and hot sauce, sort of like a cross between chirashi and Korean bibimbap. I'd definitely go back, even if it weren't the only place...of its kind in the area.More

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed May 7, 2019

Shawnigan Lake is small, and this restaurant is one block eat and 1/2 block south of the 3 way stop. They have an extensive menu, and the items we had were very good quality. The decor is not high end, the seating is hard, but...for a quick meal its OK. When we asked for a take out menu we were told they don't have one yet, as they are busy enough.More

Date of visit: May 2019
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Reviewed May 2, 2019 via mobile

This was our first visit to this charming Japanese restaurant tucked away behind the Shawnigan Lake village intersection. The stepping stone path surrounded by Red maples leads to a 6 table dining room decorated with symbols of Japanese culture, from kimonos to toys. The owners...are rightfully proud of their little establishment, for they offer an excellent meal at a very reasonable price. We tried the dinner Bento Box, $20, served with miso soup. The chef/owner explained that the sauce on the roll had been made by his father and grandfather before him and he was pleased to carry on the tradition. Only 10 minutes from the highway at Mill Bay, you will find both good food and lovely congenial hosts in a peaceful and pleasant atmosphere.More

Date of visit: May 2019
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Reviewed October 12, 2018 via mobile

I ordered sushi from Hosuka based on the reviews on Trip Advisor. I was so disappointed with what I received. The rolls were tiny and the ingredients that were listed were not included. All three rolls that we ordered were supposed to include tobiko or...masago. None of them did and instead they were sprinkled with a dried herb mix that tasted kind of like an Italian spice mix. There were also other ingredients listed that weren't actually included with the roll. There was also way too much sauce on the rolls and I love dips and sauces. One of them tasted like watered down bbq sauce. I won't be ordering from Hosuka again.More

Date of visit: October 2018
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Reviewed August 14, 2018

I had take-out from Hosuka and I ended up ordering a lot more than I intended because it all sounded so good. I'm glad I did, because It looked beautiful, with its pink-coloured rice, and tasted great. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Date of visit: August 2018
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Reviewed December 21, 2017

We have had our dinner there a couple of times and it has always been very fresh and tasty. Would not hesitate to recommend this restaurant.

Date of visit: August 2017
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Reviewed December 16, 2017

We recently moved to town and needed a quick dinner after unpacking boxes. Hosuka blew us away. Fresh and artistic sushi, smiling staff and especially a delightful chef who thanked me several times for visiting. We ordered a combo plate of rolls and sashimi and...when we opened it we were convinced it had been made in a high end restaurant in Vancouver or San Francisco. Delicious, attractive and fresh..at a reasonable price too. We are hooked.More

Date of visit: December 2017
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Reviewed July 19, 2017

Food was good, sushi rolls, sashimi, teriyaki. Small restaurant with few tables but take away is popular. They had no sake which we thought odd. Certainly would come back or order takeaway.

Date of visit: July 2017
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Reviewed May 22, 2017

Hosuka is a fairly new restaurant to the Shawnigan Lake area and it has superb fresh food with fabulous flavors...it is small and has limited seating....take out is popular with the locals...

Date of visit: May 2017
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Reviewed December 7, 2016

The sushi, miso, saki, ....everything was excellent. Fresh, delicious, and presented with amazing artistry. Little flowers created from fresh veg. Sauces to complement each dish. Great service. Really, the only thing they can improve is to add some cushions to the hard seats. Otherwise it...was perfect. I'll be back.More

Date of visit: December 2016
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Reviewed December 7, 2016

Went for lunch to celebrate a friend's birthday and it was the best! The 'birthday girl' received special attention from the chef and there was even a happy birthday banner on the window behind our table. The various sushi rolls were delicious and beautifully presented....Tempura salmon, cod and prawns arrived fresh. A bonus was the salad topped with black sesame dressing. The finale, a complimentary warm cup of sake to celebrate the occasion.More

Date of visit: December 2016
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Reviewed December 7, 2016 via mobile

We just celebrated a friend's birthday at Hosuka's and everything was superb. The food was excellent and beautifully prepared. The servers were cheerful and efficient. Birthday decorations had been put up too. A very tasty salad and saki were also included to help with the...celebration. We were very touched by the thoughtfulness and effort put into our luncheon today. We will definitely return and will encourage others to visit this little gem in Shawnigan village.More

Date of visit: December 2016
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Reviewed September 19, 2016

Average prices, nice find for a small town, but do not expect exotic menu items. Sashimi was reasonably fresh. This is a place for a quick bite, do not expect anything too fancy

Date of visit: September 2016
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Hosuka Japanese restaurant is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5