Nara Korean & Japanese Restaurant in Kamloops

Comfortable, clean, excellent service, excellent food.

Always amazing Korean food. Havent had any issues as of yet.

Best Korean restaurant in Kamloops very delicious food.

The food was amazing

The food an service are excellent. The owners are such nice people as well. We highly recommend this restaurant to anybody who enjoys both sushi and Korean food in Kamloops.

The service is amazing. Unfortunately due to cleanliness and contamination I had a allergic reaction. I ordered vegetarian options and my food Unfortunately had crab on it and I had to leave to get my epipen. Vegetarian options: Veggie sunomono, various rolls

Amazing sushi and great prices. All you can eat is amazing!

Amazing food for reasonable prices. The chief always gives me free stuff! All you can eat there is very filling!

Was alright not the best place will only go there if I m really really wanting sushi. They were gonna charger me for something I barely ate that I didn t order. But luckily didn t. And pretty slow at bringing your food to you.

Very pleasant staff, food tastes delicious, atmosphere was welcoming. We were greeted by the most enthusiastic young man when we walked in. Definitely will return.

Food and service were good! I had the all you can eat buffet. Food

The rock n rolls are amazing, highly recommend this place.

My go to place when I am craving authentic Korean food! Love their bibimbap. Always a welcoming environment with delicious food.

I stopped by this restaurant because I really missed Korean food on my way back to Vancouver after my trip to Banff. I really enjoyed it. The owner gave us a roll and chive kimchi as a service. I highly recommend it.

Delicious food and great service!

Ever time I come to this restaurant, they are so friendly and the service is great! Food tastes amazing as well, and the presentation of food is perfect!

Unlimited sushi bliss! Our visit to this sushi restaurant for their all-you-can-eat option was fantastic. The sushi was incredibly fresh and flavorful, leaving us completely satisfied. Plus, we were delighted to find Japanese beer on the menu, adding to the authentic experience. Highly recommended for a fulfilling sushi feast.

Bibimbap was delicious & presentation fantastic. First time here. Ordered sake & it was unfortunately cold. Server did heat it up for us, but still not hot. Besides this, everything was wonderful.

Provided one side dish of radish kimchi for a chicken stew. I was informed the chicken soup contained bones. I asked if the bones had chicken meat on them as the description notes hot and spicy chicken broth with vegetables didnt really say if there was meat in it. The tew came, no bones, and three small cubes sized chicken pieces. The lack of side dishes really made this a forgettable Korean food experience.

In one word ... Exceptional! We have eaten here several times. The all you can eat is very good but I really go for the Bibimbap and it is exceptional. This is one of the very best restaurants in Kamloops. Food

Good quality food and very friendly service. The bibimbap was top quality and the tempura prawns were excellent. Definitely try the homemade kimchi. Edit: We went back for sushi today and had another excellent meal. The apps were small, but delicious. The Bento boxes were large and the nigiri top notch. Try the toro tuna.

A true gem, this little hole in the wall sushi restaurant is one of the best Ive been to for quality, atmosphere, and service. I am a regular and if its busy its always worth the wait! 10/10 recommend as the best sushi restaurant in town! Wheelchair accessibility: Fully wheelchair accessible, and very accommodating!

Great place to try if you want to try something new

Great service and amazing food!

Went there restarant was empty , and she only spoke an asian lanuage the food sucked . A very poor experiece Rated 1 Food

Great service and food

Hidden gem you should go to

Food

AVOID AT ALL COSTS! The utensils smelled of bleach, the food was terrible especially for the price and both bathrooms were horrifically disgusting

Yes, the bathrooms are overdue for some updates. Yes, the service is a bit slow. We went before a movie and had to rush a bit after waiting a long time for our food - but YES, the food is fantastic. We both ordered from the Korean menu and thoroughly enjoyed it. The chef sent us a complimentary roll to our table and it was very well made and balanced in flavour.

They have a great all-you-can-eat menu. I went here for my birthday and they made a special roll and lit it on fire. I definitely recommend it for birthdays. We got to try a ton of different things on the all you can eat menu and the staff made it very fun and enjoyable.

Excellent takeout. Wonderful polite service

I ordered SkipTheDishes from this restaurant; vegetable tempura was undercooked, shrimp tempura was raw, and the shrimp tempura in my sushi roll was also still raw :( Very disappointing as this restaurant has relatively good reviews and I was hoping for a good experience.

Food was okay, not the best I had but it was good for the price. I had the all you can eat menu. The restaurant seems extremely understaffed with only 1 server on site with 4-5 tables to serve. Not particularly busy on weekday nights. I feel really bad for her since she has to do so much on her own. Food came out a little bit slow as well. Overall quality and service is a pass for me but could be improved. We had a party of 9 on Wednesday January 4th 2023. we were a huge party so I understand.

I finally made it to Nara. The food was delicious and fresh and the service was on point! I will definitely be back. Thank you, Apekshya, for making my first visit so pleasant.

We had the all you can eat dinner. 5 adults. I also brought my daughter and 7 other teenage friends for her 14th birthday. They allowed the teens the private back room. The were so patient and wonderful with that big group of teens. I was very impressed as 7 -14 yr olds can be loud. They just let them have fun. We loved the food and were very impressed with the all you can eat price. I had never been there before and will go back :) Our friends wore their sushi themed socks

Excellent! The menu has absolutely something for everyone. All You Can Eat lunch/dinner is a treat. The food is always made fresh. Hot foods are hot and sushi is devine. The Spicy Pork is my fave, but dont tell anyone! This locally owned restaurant should be on everyones list! Alwaya delicious, dine in or take out. Extremely courteous and friendly staff.

One of my go-to for

First of all, the girl who took my order was super rude and acted like I was putting her out with my 2 changes I asked for on my order, then we get there to pick up our food and we are asked to wait because our one roll isnt ready so the rest of our food sat and was very cold and my roll was made wrong and yeah...too bad because we were looking for a new sushi place! Never again! And the rude comments on the reviews are awful. Their customer service is horrible!

I got food poisoned or virused.......

Good sushi buffet

Menu is 70% Japanese 30% Korean. I had Kimbap and it was very good.

Iv been eating here for a few years now easily my favorite Korean place in town the stafe are vary friendly the food is of high quality for a fair price. I do miss the old days when they would play korean gospel music though. Im not korean and i cant speak korean but recognized the melody. Always happy to support Christian businesses

Its my favorite lunch spot now..$20 all you can eat sushi. Fresh and delicious!

Either you want a quick lunch or a full meal, they are some of the best sushi I ve ever had. The staff is super welcoming and nice and I can t wait to eat there again. This place was recommended to me and I can t say how nice it is to eat quality food Food : 5/5

The food was delish

Great all you can eat options for a perfectly reasonable price. Staff is very lovely as well.

Have only been here twice and both times were fantastic! Food and service were both really good.

The food is always fresh and delicious. Vegetarian options: Lots of tasty veggie options! Food : 5/5 |

I look for it when I miss Korean food. The chefs cooking skills are wonderful and the tea served before meals is delicious. I recommend making a reservation in advance for dinner. Im satisfied with all the menus I ordered

Food was ok but small portions very expensive for what you get and cheap with the amount of wassabi they give you.

Love it

Every time I come to Kamloops for my son s baseball tournament. This is a Korean restaurant you can visit!! All the food is delicious and friendly. Be sure to stop by when you come to Kamloops!!!

Fav spot for Korean food in Kamloops. Amazing staffs, very kind and sweet owners. Love this place!! <3

Make sure to get to know the rules before ordering the buffet. Also, because the prices have changed, the buffet seems more expensive than the menu. The chicken was atleast a day old and I know that because they warmed the chicken in a microwave. The food wasnt good enough for the prices .

Awesome little place loved it, all you can eat is a great option . Great food great service

I ve ate here 6 times and the food and service is always top notch! Great place sushi spot for a lunch break

Great food & a quiet place to have dinner.

Don t order from their buffet, it s super terrible!

Horiible food, dont try, trust me

Quaint little sushi place, that welcomes you as you step through the door. The staff is so friendly and wonderful!! The star of this place is definitely the all you can eat sushi. Our family ate the most wonderful meal, and was so stuffed when we left. We will definitely be back next time we are in town

Disappointed. well.. The rule is tricky. The quality was low. And I hit 10% for the tip, but when I checked the receipt at home later, it showed me $10 for the tip(which was almost 25% of tip. Thats weird, ha.

Returned a few years ago after a terrible meal, and the place has done a 360.. awesome food good value but still somewhat slow service after your first ayce round.

Very delicious

This is one of the places we frequent in Kamloops. The food is always good and consistent, the all you can eat is made fresh to order and the staff and chefs are always welcoming. They often send out complimentary rolls or sushi dishes to our table which elevates the whole experience and is very thoughtful. Vegetarian options: Plenty of excellent vegetarian options! Dietary restrictions: Gluten-free, vegetarian, lactose intolerant Parking: 40+ easy parking

Come here with my daughter often, fairly priced and good service.

Terrible service

Good sushi

I really enjoyed my experience here and the food was delicious.

The food is excellent and the service is great. The decor is simple but it makes up for it in taste. This place is a gem!!

Super fresh ingredients. The salmon and the spicy pork were favorites!!

Great food. Great service. A hidden gem in Kamloops.

Best sushi in town. Price was decent. Service was amazing. My entire family love it! We had all you can eat.

This place is so good it blows my mind. A total favorite from me and my whole staff.

Had their All you can eat. Finished everything except a piece of yam tempura and almost finished Salad because I didnt like it. Their poster said that they charge $5 for 4 pieces left and they still charged me $5 for that 1 piece of Yam. Could have finished it if I knew the owners were this petty. Even the server tried talking to the owner about this but they didnt care. Made our experience really bitter.

I went to try Nara while I visited in Kamloops. This place is more than I expected. Super friendly staff and fresh & good food. I am definitely coming back for next visit.

I love this place so much awesome sushi for me and the bros to just mow down on a sweet Wednesday afternoon #nickelback #takecare

For Korean food, this is the best place. There are so many foods that you would like to try. I love to eat the cold noodle dish( nangmyeon) for the hot day! You have to order in advance for nangmyeon though. Ribs are amazing! I can go back everyday for these!

The restaurant no longer does buffet, but their all you can eat is significantly better than even the prior buffet. Service was quick & friendly. Excellent price for what you get & one of the only sushi restaurants that still offers an all you can eat option in Kamloops.

Best place for all you can eat sushi!

I visited this Korean restaurant after going to Banff Jasper and returning to Vancouver because I wanted to eat Korean food, so I searched on Google and stopped by this Korean restaurant. All the food was delicious, and they even provided California rolls and kimchi, so I enjoyed it very much. Even though they live in a different country, I think it was the owner and his wife, and their daughter, who served them. He was kind and sweet. As expected, I felt the warm affection of Koreans. If I get a chance again, I will go for a meal. Stay healthy and prosper. Sorry for the late review ^^

Nice Korean food

Delicious and affordable, and the inside was pretty nice.

Great food ,Great people

I really enjoyed the meal!! Its a great place to stop by and eat Korean food while traveling.

Their sushi menu is a solid one and I found the items to be fresh and prepared well. The restaurant could use a refresh, but Ive been in places which are much worse. We took full advantage of the all-you-can-eat buffet and our server was fantastic. I will be back! We did come back. Still a good menu and really impressed with the staff who are friendly every time.

Great little place! Enjoyed the food.

This is our favorite go to almost once a week go to. But we noticed that when their previous server isnt there anymore, the service went bad. We love the food we still do. First bad experience: the couple who came after us got their water and ordered drinks before us (15 to 20 mins wait). I asked 3 people (seems like the wife and daughter and 1 server) for water, but we didnt get anymore server asked for the couples order who came after us, still no water. We ended up leaving. Second bad experience, the server refused to take our orders over the phone so when we get there we can have the food ready (10 to 15 mins away from the restaurant stil). I called quarter to 8 and they close at 8:30, but she refused to take our order because it will be hard because they are busy, but we can order for pick-up. Servers needs to be trained properly as tips depends on the servers. Your previous worker was amazing, whoever she works for now is very lucky.

I never write such a long google review. I did it this time as I dont want any people having such terrible experience that we had in this restaurant. I want to give negative instead of 1 star as this restaurant didnt deserve any stars. They offered all you can eat menu with VERY limited choices and unreasonable prices. They limited 6 pieces of sushi per person and they didnt give us sushi that we ordered at the first round. We waited more than 30 minutes before we asked them why. They told us the reason why they didnt give us sushi as they think we couldnt eat them all. WHAT?!! SERIOUSLY?!! This is the most RIDICULOUS and awful answer that we had never heard before. We ordered the sushi at the beginning and we insisted having those sushi as they shouldnt choose what to serve if those foods are in the all you can eat menu. They finally gave us the sushi with a lot of rice and a very thin slice of sashimi. Please note that there are EXTRA charges for ordering sashimi. So, we doubted that sushi is the only expensive food on the all you can eat menu. So, they didnt want to serve us. Besides, POOR services with terrible hygiene especially flies and mosquitoes everywhere. The restaurant was not busy as there were only a few customers. Still, the servers wont refill the water unless we ordered something else other than water to drink. How can we eat without drinking anything? The owner forced us to eat the food after the fly landed on our foods. We told her that we wont eat that. Of course, we would rather pay for the foods instead of eating the contaminated foods. We dont want food poisoning. Please pay attention that they must count and charge leftover food even 1 piece. Be careful that there are a lot of small fonts written rules and regulations and different versions to charge you for different reaosns all over the place that if you do not pay 100% attention, you will have to pay for ALL OF THEM before you can leave. A RIDICULOUS FAMILY-RUN RESTAURANT. NEVER WANNA GO BACK. NOT RECOMMENDED AT ALL.

Tried their regular food menu as wanted to have Korean food (they have an All you can eat menu which is mainly sushi). The beef soup was mildly spicy and gave me a light sweat. The sushi was decent for an AYCE place but I had only had a couple pieces.

This is the best sushi and Korean in Kamloops, they have all you can eat lunch and dinner options for sushi with great selection. Also the Korean food is amazing as well on the regular menu!

Food and people were good but they didnt tell me that the Korean BBQ was on another menu that you have to ask for so I paid 60$ instead of the Korean BBQ price of 25,99$. For a student, it make a big difference.

Don t do it. There is another nicer, cleaner, friendlier place nearby with better food. If you do the all you can eat- be sure to read all the rules & fine print because at the end of the meal you will have paid just as much in extra charges as you did your meal, the smug attitude from the server was the deal breaker. It s not worth it and we will never be back.

Ive only ever had the all you can eat, but it is definitely worth trying! Fast and attentive service. The staff is very kind.

For our first Korean food experience we ordered mix tempura, bibimpap and kimchi from this restaurant and we really enjoyed it. the food was fresh, tasty and healthy.

This is my favourite go to Japanese Korean restaurant in Kamloops. Quality food!

Good sushi for a newbie like me, and my sushi enthusiast friends consider this the best in town as well. Plus they give free tastings of their new foods all the time !

Fresh made as you wait. Top chef there.

Staff were incredibly nice and the food was very good and priced well! Will come again

Food was moderately satisfying however one of the employees were rude and service was horrible. Id go far to say that they ruined our evening and our mood. Customer is always king and should be treated with respect which I believe they have deeply failed to understand. Would not recommend due to the rude service we Recieved.

The service was really bad. One of the employees was really rude to us. This is not the kind of behaviour you would expect from a restaurant. Very disappointing. Completely ruined our evening.

Really friendly and welcoming service, with great food. Perfect place to spend your birthday!!

Best sushi in Kamloops

The place is comfy, and still offer buffet. The waitress are friendly and nice.

Good place for a meal

This restaurant is truly a hidden gem as the location is somewhat out of the way. However the food is fresh and tasty, the staff are friendly and the prices are reasonable. I recommend trying it out.

The place was very quiet and clean when I went there and staff was very friendly.

Awesome food awesome service. Loved it

They are selling Korean food I ordered yukgyejang and gamjatang because I wanted to eat Korean food. It was really Korean food. Turns out the chef is Korean. I also ordered sushi with my friend. As expected, it was delicious. If you find real Korean food, visit here. I highly recommend it to you

Super good food. Gave me free chicken

I worked at Kim chi house in Jasper ab in the 90s. That being said no one has come close there for Korean. This place no exception. Its ok food. I ordered bulgogi was ok. Dont expect to be blown away. My wife had sushi she loved it. Will I go back. Yes I will I want to try other dishes. Im just very picky person. I also had potstickers again just ok food. Miso soup was good. I got spoiled from jasper Kim chi house from the 90s. Jasper Kim chi house tho now is not the same. My experience and taste buds are subject.the services was spot on very friendly staff. Cheers

Great Japanese food in North kamloops

Best sushi in town.

One of my families favorite places my bento box has all my favorite dishes great food great friendly service

They are always welcoming and going above and beyond in their service! Highly recommend!

Wonderful food

Galbi gomtang is protein.

Love the sweet family that owns this place. Their food is amazing and fresh

We ordered the smoked salmon roll, the red dragon roll and the blue mountain roll. They were made with fresh ingredients and the sushi rice was the perfect texture. We also had the takoyaki which was amazing; crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. The octopus piece was also a fair size. We had the galbi-gomtang soup and it was amazing! The meat was fall of the bone, the broth was warm and delicious and the sauce that came with it compliments it perfectly. The server was excellent and the food came out in a timely manner. We are from Calgary, Alberta and we were pleasantly surprised.

Great family restaurant! Food is freshly made even though it was a little busy when we were there. If you are craving for sushi and you are around the area, I recommend this place for a quick lunch/dinner stop over

Friendly, family-run place. Great meal, warm hospitality.

I was very impressed for an all you can eat sushi place. For under $20! They actually serve Sockeye Salmon without charging extra

Loved it! Staff was super friendly and really kind. Bento was filling and nice. They even gave us a free roll at the end!

tasty

Great price for all you can eat, decent sushi. The servers were great.

The service was phenomenal. The food was not bad. The environment was clean and relaxing. I definitely recommend this place!

Best sushi Ive ever had. Highly recommend.

Good food but Portions are very small 2/3rds the size of other sushi places with same quality.

I really enjoyed dining in but the take out experience was sub par. They forgot one of our items, portions were tiny for the price we paid and I found a hair on a roll:/ wish I had something better to say

If I am craving for asian food I would go here all the time. The Eel Nigiri is to die for. The Korean menu is a bonus, I love their Sweet and Spicy Chicken. The service is great. I should visit soon...

Food was good, service was good. Only complaint was the menus for the all you can eat didnt have pictures for all the options. Had to order a few things without really knowing what they were. Still worth the food

Had the buffet, made sure to ask if they were going to refill the food before we committed to stay. The sushi was fresh and very good, usual variety. The hot foods were okay, not a big selection. Was disappointed with their desserts, red and green jello cubes covered with that sour sugar kids like, and thin slices of oranges. Will try the menu next visit.

Excellent Service! The Chef brought us a variety of different sushi on top of the Buffet! Great for Kids, Families, Date Night! Quiet, Clean Atmosphere. I will definitely eat here again and recommend to all of my Family and Friends.

Absolutely wonderful! Amazing food, wonderful staff, and the chef is an absolute delight. One of my favorite places in town for sure.

Definitely the best place in town, such a great experience everytime i go there!

Awesome food and excellent service! Thank you!! We will come back again and again

Great service great staff

Absolutley amazing...friendly staff and great portions

Excellent sushi. They will make requested rolls for the buffet.

Food was a bit bland and didnt really have much taste to it

Good sushi, service a bit on the slow side, but good food

Food was very tasty and the portions are quite filling. We will definitely come back next time we come through Kamloops!

Very quite place Have buffet till night Great place to get sushi

Great food and great service!

Delicious sushi! Thank you very much!

Yummy soooooo goood

My wife an I love this place...the owner is great and works very hard and is always a great host.. Great variety in the buffet and good quality!

Good food, good prices, and great service!!

Very friendly people and good food. Nice cozy atmosphere

Food was great, but atmosphere was a little lacking. Of course, it might just be with COVID right now.

I ordered Korean Fried Chicken today, and my whole family loves it. It has great quantity, and it was crispy and the sweet and spicy sauce was very tasty. It is perfectly similar taste with real Korean Fried Chicken. Our family glad to find this place! If you want to try real Korean Chicken, I highly recommanded.

Great menu selection but the food quality is not great. We were happy to see some korean favourites on the menu but the overall food was not as good as wed hoped.

Nice food and staff

The foods are good, staff are very friendly and helpful

Excellent food, excellent service, beautiful presentation, & good vslue too! Best sushi weve ever had!

The food here was incredible. I had the bibimbap that came with miso soup. I have had these before at other restaurants but this was by far the best. Both were excellent. The bibimbap came in a hot stone bowl. Which you would normally need to pay extra for. My partner got some sushi and said it was some of the best sushi she has ever had. Towards the end of the meal they also gave us a sushi roll on the house. Service was excellent.

The highest quality and freshest sushi at very low prices. Sometimes the chef will bless you with a free roll, and the portions are always satisfying. My go-to sushi place

Very good, social distancing very acceptable awesome. Service impeccable Food .. delish.... Large quantity portions.. fresh and fast. A+

10/10, one of the best Japanese/Korean places Ive ever been to. Cant recommend this place enough.

My partner and I had lunch here today and thoroughly enjoyed our time. The staff were so lovely and the food was amazing! My partner has been to Japan on more than one occasion and said that the food here was in the top three Japanese food places he has been to! Thank you again for the lovely food and service that you provided. If we are ever back in Kamloops again we will be sure to visit!

Food was great yummers

Stopped by here on the way back to BC from Alberta based on the reviews and the food did not disappoint! Ordered from the Korean side of the menu and everything was delicious. Good prices and portion sizes. Highly recommend especially the Korean food!

By far best sushi in town

Excellent quality and excellent service. Always my favorite.

It was alright but food made me feel gross after.. Some mild food poisoning

Great staff

All food is delicious

great service excellent food id recommended this to my friends and family

Great sushi and all you can eat for about $20. And quality all you can eat sushi, I loved it

Great sushi! Fresh and very tasty.

Great food and such an inviting atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Food is yummy, and the people are nice

3 stars. Its okay. Food is fresh. Simple. Very friendly and Nice service. Dated decor. Buffet is limited but is organized in such a way to be fresh. Altho, fresh and well presented the food lacked any wow factor.

Friendly. Willing to accomodate

Food is fresh and in abundance. Youll get charged for what you dont eat but its only to save the great food for others. The services is spectacular, they just kept bring little delicious things from the kitchen we didnt even order to try out. If youre looking for somewhere go here.

Very, very good food. Wonderful friendly staff, and some of the most beautiful sushi rolls I have seen (and these were included in the buffett!! ) Deffinately going to be a new regular spot!

I absolutely love this place! Ive had the buffet twice and the value is amazing.. service is second to none. First time I got the buffet and they made us three rolls as if we ordered them off of the menu.. there are nicer decor places but none that make you feel at home like this place.. my hat is off to the owners for doing such an amazing job! Ill be back again and again!

If your craving Korean up in kamloops its a place to go to fix the crave but wouldnt eat here all the time! Very friendly staff!

The owners are so courteous, the service is friendly, portions are good for the price.

Food is always delicious and made fresh. Tempura is never overly greasy. Lots of choices of sushi and I like the Korean barbeque with it. Both menus complement eachother very well. The customer service is very good to. They are friendly and often bring a complimentary prawn dish straight to the table. I love eating there. Th its one of my favorite places.