We got deep fried chicken skin (may sound not really pleasure) but it is really good with mayo. We also got curry rice which was really good and really Japanese, salmon roe on rice (very fresh as well), and green tea tiramisu as our dessert. The dessert was surprisingly impressive which I was really happy about since there are not... More

This is one of our favourite restaurants for Japanese food. We've eaten here several times and not once disappointed. They change the food selection for their benton boxes and each time has been delicious and all for $10.

Bistro Taiyos is a fave lunch place for my friends and I, great location, fast, friendly service, great daily lunch Bento Box specials. This is one of the finest places in town to eat.

I was born and grew up in Japan, and I regularly go back to Japan to visit my family and friends. Izakaya (Traditional Japanese style pub/restaurant) is the type of place I often eat while in Japan, as they offer a wide variety of dishes in a lively and casual atmosphere at very reasonable prices. I have been eating at... More

We always go to bistro taiyo! Love it here, it is always so good and the staff are so friendly. I have brought many different people here and they all love it too, they then bring their friends as well. The atmosphere is great and they have a lot of variety on the menu. Everything is decently priced too. I... More

I absolutely adore this place. The staff are incredible to say the least, so friendly and all very cute! The food is 100% as well as the desserts. This is my favorite restaurant ever since a friend showed me this hidden gem a year ago. I have a collection of the baby paper cranes they make, such a nice touch.... More

pretty nice little place. good ambiance. nice service. nice part of town. we eat a lot of sushi so we may be spoiled

Fantastic, simple dishes. The fried tofu is delicious and the bento box is always full of good things.

The staff are welcoming in this small Japanese pub/restaurant in Nanaimo's Old City Quarter. There is a comprehensive menu with pictures. Plenty of choice in food and drink. The atmosphere is casual. It is easy to become a "regular" diner here - the food is good and Taiyo's formula simply works well for lunch or dinner with friends/family or business... More