Nanaimo sushi guide
Your first sit-down sushi meal in Nanaimo
Umai Sushi is a 43-seat Japanese restaurant inside Nanaimo North Town Centre. See why locals keep coming back, what to explore on the menu, and how to plan lunch or dinner in our dining room.
Questions before you come in? Call 250-585-8900
Why locals keep coming back
Fresh by design
We keep the fish list focused so it moves quickly from our kitchen to your table.
A room worth sitting in
A calm 43-seat dining room under handmade cherry blossoms, built for unhurried lunches and dinners.
Readers' top three
Nanaimo News Bulletin readers have placed Umai among the city's top three sushi restaurants for nine consecutive years.
Explore the menu before your first visit
The current menu covers sushi, sashimi, nigiri and rolls alongside ramen, teriyaki, donburi and dishes to share. Browse the full selection and current prices before you arrive.
The focused menu, handmade cherry blossoms and 43-seat room are all part of the same promise: a comfortable sushi meal worth returning for.
See the full menu and current prices →Plan your first visit
Hours, address and directions for lunch or dinner in the dining room.
Hours
- Monday to Sunday11:30am to 2:45pm / 4:00pm to 8:30pm
Last call for dine-in and takeout is 8:15pm. Because we prepare fresh ingredients daily, some items may sell out and we may close a little earlier than 8:30pm on busy days.
Frequently asked questions
What should I explore on a first visit to Umai Sushi?
Browse the current menu for sushi, sashimi, nigiri, rolls, ramen, teriyaki and donburi, then choose what suits your table. Current prices and the full selection are on our menu page.
Why do Nanaimo locals keep choosing Umai Sushi?
Nanaimo News Bulletin readers have placed Umai among the city's top three sushi restaurants for nine consecutive years. Guests return for a focused menu and a calm 43-seat room under handmade cherry blossoms.
When is the dining room open?
Umai serves lunch and dinner in the dining room. Regular hours: Monday to Sunday: 11:30am to 2:45pm / 4:00pm to 8:30pm. Call 250-585-8900 to confirm today's service.