lead staff

Jin Ko
Sushi Executive Chef

John Park
Chef De Cuisine / General Manager

Nori Matsuzawa
Chef De Cuisine

Welcome to Umai Sushi - Nanaimo.
In a global world where borders are becoming seamless, we strive to satisfy your every sushi craving with a modern twist to it at a reasonable price, while using the freshest and finest ingredients available. We bring fine casual dining to our clients at a down to earth price. 

Whether you are in need of a quick sushi fix or to dine under the everlasting cherry blossom, we've got you covered. 

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT
- We wholeheartedly believe in responsible and sustainable fishing practices. We are adding or replacing our ingredients with “Ocean Wise” certified products and locally sourced ingredients to reduce our carbon foot print.
- Around 20 million disposable chopsticks are cut each year from 20 million, 20 year-old trees. because of this crazy fact, we go to great lengths to ensure to recycle our chopsticks in-house.
- To reduce plastic waste, we have replaced most of take out containers into paper/straw based products. Also, we’ve replaced to go spoons, forks, and straws with those with biodegradable, eco-friendly materials.
- Our restaurant is committed to using 10% of our annual gas allocated to use Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). Renewable Natural Gas is a locally produced, carbon-neutral energy source. Over time, we commit to replacing our gas allocation to 20%.

Recent Press

2023 The Best of the City - Best Sushi
2022 The Best of the City - Best Sushi
2021 The Best of the City - Best Sushi
2020 The Best of the City - Best Sushi
2019 The Best of the City - Best Sushi
2018 The Best of the City - Best Sushi
2017 The Best of the City - Best Sushi
Nanaimo News Bulletin

2023 Certificate of Excellence
2022 Certificate of Excellence
2021 Certificate of Excellence
2020 Certificate of Excellence
2019 Certificate of Excellence
2018 Certificate of Excellence
2017 Certificate of Excellence
Trip Advisor