Lakeside Sushi in Lake Cowichan
78 Cowichan Lake Rd #2, Lake Cowichan, BC V0R 2G0, Canada
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I highly recommend the monkey brains and sushi tower. The fish was fresh. The miso soup was okay, sadly no seaweed. Service was good.
The service is ok, the ambiance is good and the food is amazing! Their tempura is so light and fluffy. Best I ever had! The sushi is also very good.
This restaurant has amazing sushi. The service is great. Usually not extremely busy or the wait is not long. We have made a ritual of going once a week.
Lake side sushi is my all time favourite restaurant in lake Cowichan. The employees there are very nice, polite and professional. The food here is delightful nice and tasty and delicious. I rate like ♾️ stars
We had a great meal there tonight. The service was excellent, and the sushi was delicious. Very fresh, and the rolls are just the right size. We had the Agadashi tofu for an appetizer, which was really good. It was really nice to see so many people at the restaurant as well. The prices are more than fair, and the staff are very good and friendly people. We’ll definitely be back again soon.
Good food. The lunch boxes were a good deal. The tempura was tasty. Excellent choices on the menu but unfortunately that day they didn't have enough salmon. Good service too. I'd be back.
Simply delicious. Our sushi was fresh, the wasabi was my kind of hot and flavorful. I was quite surprised by the price and service. Great prices and service! Thank you. We will have to visit Lake Cowichan and Lakeside Sushi more often.
Competent sushi, at tourist-only prices. Lakeside Sushi is a place where you can get tasty sushi that tastes fresh. Right away, I'll let ya know that you don't have to worry about this sushi being terrible; because it will be totally acceptable. The service was good, and the food came out in a reasonable amount of time. I think they could spend a bit more time making the restaurant feel more welcoming (the tables and chairs are pretty basic) but that doesn't matter to most people. The miso soup was really tasty, and is my favourite miso on the island. The rolls I tried were well made, but contained fake crab (which, oddly, wasn't listed on the menu) so I had to pick it out. The sashimi was bizarre. I ordered 8 pieces, but received 10 thin strips of fish. I have a feeling that they are pre-cut for nigiri, and simply dolled out as sashimi. I'm not a big fan of this technique, as sashimi should not be served in thin strips; and considering the price/size, this might be the most expensive sashimi on the island. I've had less expensive sashimi in New York (which is saying something) This restaurant is clearly aimed at tourists who don't mind paying inflated prices. Considering the lack of combo deals for supper, and the 30% inflated price tag for most items; this place seems to price locals out from eating here (which would explain the emptiness of the restaurant). The food was good, save for the sashimi; but I won't be coming back due to the high tourist tax.
Very bad sushi quality
Have been going here for years and thought I would finally write a small review. I come from Vancouver and have had a lot of Japanese from various places all over the lower mainland. Although in comparison Lakeside is on the pricier side, the quality and service are excellent and it stands in my top 5 for Japanese cuisine. A favorite of mine is the veggie roll, its hands down the best Ive had.
The food was good, but the service from the waitress was poor. I found the service rude, he even threw the dishes at my table in an unprofessional manner, and I took the bill to pay without first asking us if we wanted to order something else. Its a shame because the sushi is good but I definitely wouldnt go back with that kind of customer service.
Nice little spot. Super nice folks
Had a great meal yesterday
The sushi was mediocre and overpriced for the quality. The restaurant is located on the main road and has very few tables for dining in. Do not expect to find any atmosphere or good service either.
Delicious food as always! Amanda is always on it, and everyone making the food goes above and beyond with their plating! Thank you for having some of the best sushi Ive had in the valley!
Great food friendly service really enjoyed it
Delightful surprise! We were hungry, craving sushi and came upon this spot! Some of the best sushi I have eaten! My husband s meal included tempura, he raved about it! Highly recommended and we will definitely be back!
We order take out from here every once in a while and every time Im impressed by the quality, freshness and flavour. Comparable to the sushi restaurants I frequented while living in Asia for 8 years.
When for Sushi last night and wow it s was so fresh and absolutely delicious. Definitely recommend.
Always delicious! Best dynamite roll in the valley for sure.
My daughter and I tried the gyoza and the honeymoon bay roll. They both were delicious and will definately be coming back when we get that sushi craving!
Always awesome
Delicious sushi! Really good price and service. Enjoyed that!
Great food Great prices with friendly service
Good food, good people! Fast and friendly!
Volcano roll, yam tempura roll, a generous portion of tempura and Beef Yakisoba - everything was delicious. Staff were attentive in their food preparation and it showed. So so good.
Delicious every time never a really long wait and the staff are very friendly.
Amazing Sushi! This place is a regular for us. Platter B and Gyoza is a favourite. Super fresh!
My favorite food choice in Lake Cowichan. This unassuming sushi restaurant has excellent food I recommend to anyone.
I used to enjoy this sushi every month when I lived in the area. Recently came back for a visit, and was eager to try it again. Nothing has changed! Same great taste and freshness. The Monkey Brains are my favourite unique dish!
Great sushi! Really loved the nigiri!
The food is great.
Amanda and team are absolutely amazing... 10/10 for service and food. If you love sushi you definitely need to eat here
Delicious! Customer service is great!!
Amazing food
Fist time there, and a very pleasant and tasty experience from an unassuming exterior.
I honestly love this place, never had a problem and the lady there is very nice
An excellent gem in a place I did not expect.
Simply amazing food, no other way to describe it. Ive never had such good Japanese cuisine, let alone at this price! I might have a new problem lol
Best sushi restaurant between here and well everywhere! We are so blessed in this small town to have a top rare sushi restaurant
I have my fav teriyaki salmon tempera roll. I always have to get but they have many more great shushi rolls .Love it
Probably the only sushi restaurant in the area. Good quality with speedy service
Delicious Sushi. Portions were good but definitely on the smaller side since the quality is just so good. Not much room for dine-in, but still good service for the price
Quite good, especially for a little hole in the wall place in a small town. Staff were friendly and the tuna was delicious!! Would recommend if you re looking for a place to stop for dinner after a day on the lake.
Yummy sushi and very quick service. As a less savvy/shy sushi eater I didnt understand what the menu meant by combos and what was included. More info or pictures would have been nice. I ordered the safe California roll and was happy with it.
Love it
Best local take out hands down!
Best in and only one in Town.
over prices and the food was not very good
Damn fine sushi
Really good sushi. Not good-for-small-town sushi, but honest to goodness good sushi. Try it out. Delicious.
Convinient location and tasty sushi
Tried monkey brains on the menu and it s amazing!!!! Best I ve ever had!
This is the best restaurant in Lake Cowichan! I can confidently say that Johnny at Lakeside Sushi makes the best sushi Ive had on the Island (and I eat a LOT of sushi). His rolls are always impeccably constructed, exceptionally fresh, and consistently delicious. Johnny and his staff are always welcoming, kind, and attentive. The cooked dishes on the menu are delicious as well, so dont rule out lakeside sushi if you arent a fan of raw fish!
One of my favorites, sushi is always good and very consistent
The sushi is fantastic, and the owner are friendly. This is a great place!
Cheap and really good! Recommend this place highly and you should have a Dynamite Roll.
Amazing food... everything!! Weve been weekly regulars there for 5 years, since they opened, and its our favourite restaurant. The food is beautifully prepared and soooo delicious! And the service is excellent! Love this place, and the amazing team. Highly recommend it!!
Glad we found this place. We ordered several hot and cold dishes and they were all excellent. For now, its take out only (covid safety). I was pleasantly surprised to find they use compostable/burnable containers, so not a lot of waste. We enjoyed our sushi by the lovely river. Well be back.
Love this place! We eat there at least once a month, and it is always great! Have not had a complaint in the 2 years Ive been eating here! Serving sizes are great, and the sushi rolls are superior to other places I have tried.
I love sushi, and you could imagine my pure joy when I found this place to have some of the best sushi Ive had. Its a hidden gem and they give you extra here and there too ;)
Amazing service always
YUMMY IN MY TUMMY. Superior
Friendly staff, good pricing, and great value for money. We purchased a platter and asked for extra ginger and wasabi and were blown away by the mountain they gave us when most other restaurants are pretty stingey with that!
Mango roll is top notch
Must try the monkey brains. So delicious.
I was very impressed, great food, attentive service and good prices. So glad I finally stopped in.
My husband and I went to Lakeside sushi for supper Saturday night. I had to drag him there, he had the impression that Lakeside sushi only served sushi, so I ordered for him. He had beef teriyaki, which came with several delicious items on the side. Salad, a plate of tempura vegetables, a bowl of rice and the teriyaki beef that came on a sizzling skillet. My husband loved it! Myself, I had tuna tataki and a spinach salad. It was so delicious. I never had their spinach salad before . It came warm with this delicious dressing on it(YUM!). We also had sake. My husband was surprised when we got the bill, it was under $50! What an amazing little gem this place is! Lakeside sushi, more than just sushi!!!
Excellent food great service
The spicy agedashi tofu is our fav but have never been disappointed here!
Fresh and delicious, always friendly service.
Literally Best Sushi I have ever had
Delicious sushi!
Excellent! Very tasty!
Great food
Great sushi. Fresh sashimi. Favorite gomae :) love this place
Friendly staff, fast service, flavourful food.
I loved the tasty food and the generous portions...Haha. my kids enjoyed the tempura udon and I personally liked the unagi don. Just needed more ginger...my family comes cowichan lake often for camping...this place is gonna be our regular sushi restaurant!
My family and I always enjoy the delicious food at Lakeside Sushi. The attention we receive is very appreciated and we always leave very satisfied. Thank you very much for many yummy meals!
Best place in town
Food the Best! Monkey Brains my favourite.
Always good food, good service and fast. Everything is fresh and well made.
Consistently good. My 2 friends from Victoria enjoyed it also. The Youbou roll is my favorite.
Such care and detail went into the food preparation:) Good portion sizes. Well done.
Best Sushi in Vancouver Island/BC/ Nothing comes close, a true hidden gem recommended to everyone!
Delicious and fresh
Sushi and tempura were excellent
best sake Ive ever had. sushi is awesome and service is fantastic
Great food good price friendly staff great little place
Sushi was okay but didnt feel worth the money
Love this place . Great service
Great presentation, incredibly helpful and friendly staff, delicious food, good proportions. Love it here
Pretty good sushi
Have had sushi all over Langford and Victoria but Lakeside Sushi is probably my favourite. So fast, delicious, and consistent.
It was a good time I was getting hungry
Love the sushi and staff!! Also they treat their staff very well ;)
Good staff great food beautiful atmosphere
Place had great atmosphere for a small town place. Food came out fast and efficiently. Was pleased with the quality of the Cali rolls I ordered but felt the Sashimi was warm and the fish wasnt kept well. Reasonable priced when you order a big portion or combos.
Great food and service.
They have great food
Simple, well-prepared dishes. Consistent service.
Great food and service
Really great sushi for a small town. Try their local rolls!
Delicious sushi, nice staff
Great price and people
Good service. Has vegan options but ingredients not listed. Ask your server before ordering (ie yam roll had crab). Great experience overall
It feels like the freshest fish tastes delicious I always go there when I can
Chopped scallop roll is delicious.
Kind and good food
Always delicious food, friendly staff, cozy atmosphere.
Fantastic food quality. Price isnt the lowest Ive seen however the service was top tier. Food presentation was incredible and of course absolutely delicious. Will be back and will recommend! Thank you.
Excellent negitoro!
Excellent food
Excellent!!
Love the sushi here find myself accidentally stopping in atleast twice a month!
if you cant make rice you cant own a restaurant. sushi more like eewwshi
Great sushi. Fresh ingredients.
Just ok.. average sushi
No regrets of having lunch there. Good food and friendly service. Definitely a place I would visit again
excellent Sushi. A must for Lake Cowichan
Great sushi, great price, my dad and i make a point and look forward in having their sushi at least once a week:)
Delicious and fairly priced.
Fresh and delicious.
Absolutely unbelievable food ! The service can with a smile - I eat alot of sushi and this was fresh to order and amazingly flavoured
The food here is fabulous! We drive back from the city to eat sushi here. Service is first rate, too. Everyone is friendly. The take-out is so convenient: we just phone and its ready for pick up when we get there. Highly, highly recommend.