Roll & Chicken in Nanaimo

3026 Ross Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 3Z1, Canada

★★★★★
(254 reviews)
Categories: Sushi restaurant

About

Welcome! It is Roll&Chicken We serve sushi and fried chicken!! Contact us anytime:)

Website
roll-and-chicken.com
Address
3026 Ross Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 3Z1, Canada
Plus Code
6X5W+62 Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Time Zone
America/Vancouver

Business Hours

Monday
11:30 AM–11 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–11 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM–11 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM–11 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–11 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM–11 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM–11 PM

Services

Service options
Kerbside pickup Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Healthy options Small plates
Dining options
Breakfast Lunch Dinner Dessert
Amenities
Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Family friendly
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

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Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
254 reviews

Most Mentioned

price (20) poke bowl (13) fried chicken (9) spicy (7) rolls (6) pork bone soup (5) korean (5) atmosphere (5) sweet soy (3) soy chicken (3)
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★★★★★
November 15, 2024

I order from this place all the time. I'm not a big sushi guy as I don't like raw fish but the chicken roll is absolutely amazing and so is their fried chicken and everything else I've tried. Evan (I think his name was) is always very friendly and even ran out to my truck to offer me a beverage on the house tonight to go with my order. Highly recommended all around!

★★★★
October 28, 2024

Pretty good, in all honesty. The air inside was quite heavy with what I'm assuming is the fryer constantly running, so it wasn't a great first impression. The Fried Chicken was a little too much breading, but it was tasty. The rice bowls are definitely the way to go, the chicken in those are quite meaty. The half order of fried chicken was enough for my lunch and dinner.

★★★★★
October 11, 2024

We picked up takeout from here a few days ago and the food was just so delicious. Highly deserving of praise. The chicken was crispy and the rolls were tasty. It's all in the name! Couldn't recommend this place enough

★★★★★
August 16, 2024

Amazing place. Korean server was very respectful and thoughtful. Food was delicious and the price of food at this place has got to be the cheapest hybrid sushi location in Vancouver. Even though not having ordered any myself, after looking at other reviews, I highly recommend ordering one of the four platters at the location.

★★★★★
August 6, 2024

The best quality of service I've ever experienced. I went there 20 minutes before they closed at night and we looked everywhere to eat and this was the only place that let us in with our young children. The food we ordered, Ramen and cheese chicken were amazing and delicious! Thank you for the great experience. We will be back again for sure.

★★
July 27, 2024

DO NOT RECOMMEND. We ordered takeout of deep-fried chicken, and we were not impressed. We ordered a full order of fried chicken (close to $30) and got a small box. The portion is pretty small for the price. The taste is really just mediocre. There is way too much bread coating and very little meat. I will order from Popeye next time.

★★★★★
May 17, 2024

Outstandingly good, both the chicken and the sushi were fabulous. Kimchi is to die for, you can tell it's homemade and it's so so good. Makes me sad we are only passing through, or I'd be here every week!!

★★★★★
February 17, 2024

A HIDDEN GEM! While the sushi is really good, the Korean food is the real deal! Kimchi is beyond great- some Kimchi is way too salty, NOT THIS- it’s made by the owner/chef who was so happy that we took the time to ask and share our appreciation for how good it was. The sweet/spicy fried chicken is crunchy but not overly breaded- lean and juicy with just a hint of spice and tons of flavour. Don’t let the location put you off- this is a MUST TRY!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 20, 2024

The chicken is to die for!! It is boneless which was a nice surprise. I highly recommend the sweet soy flavour! We also tried the dynamite roll and bomb ball. The bomb ball wasnt great, I wouldnt recommend it, but the dynamite roll was really good. All in all, we will definitely be back for the chicken and to try more of the menu! Service and prices are great

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

The sushi is very good, the portions generous, and the service quick (Saturday night at 7PM). We will certainly be back, and regularly!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Your food is great and service is fantastic.

November 22, 2024

You call to speak with the manager and they say he s not there for another month then you ask why he s not there for a month, then they proceed to stay quiet on the phone then hang up after 5 mins of not saying anything Very Professional behaviour at this place Owner and Staff are a bunch of useless tools

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

The croffles are amazing. As well as the chicken!

★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Ordered take out The sweet and spicy chicken was just sweet, very sweet No crisp, little meat. Disappointing Food : 2/5

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Absolutely delicious food, such a great experience. The chicken was crunchy, tasty, so hot and fresh. The sushi was great as well, amazing quality of ingredients that were used. Will definitely be back!

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Great little place. Food is great and they also close late.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

The fried chicken ramen was one of the best things i consumed in my entire trip across west Canada. I m now in London still thinking about it. Was also pretty much the only place in the area delivering after 9pm so is a lifesaver if you re jetlagged or a late eater. Recommend!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Best place to get sushi in town! Fast and friendly service

September 22, 2024

When the gratuity is added maybe say something?? I don t have problem with gratuity being added but not telling customers about it is shady af

★★
September 22, 2024

For was average, but feeling sick during the night, dinning area is worn out and dirty, kitchen looks dirty, kitchen openly exposed to rotting garbage dumpsters outside , male waiter is rude and inexperienced.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

great little spot, great portions, good quality. you know a spot is good when 6 different food deliveries pick up while youre having a quick dinner. vwrt impressed, will certainly return. try the lava roll!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

good sushi

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Put in an order for some take-out sushi. Everything tasted fresh and of good quality. We were also given an order of spring rolls for free! It was a nice surprise.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Absolutely amazing as always. Best chicken in Nanaimo by a long shot, might even be the best chicken on the whole island!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Awesome place, delicious fried chicken teriyaki

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Favourite place for late night sushi

★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

The food was OK. However, it wasnt what I expected.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Excellent food, love the sweet and spicy chicken and the jalapeno bomb ball.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Low-key restaurant. The fried chicken was delicious. Crispy outside, yet juicy inside. Id definitely would recommend.

★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Food is amazing here! Sushi with some interesting twists. Best fried chicken and udons.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Recently discovered roll & chicken and I m hooked! I order from here quite frequently now and it NEVER disappoints. The food is always super fresh and delicious and the staff is very nice and thoughtful. I consider it a hidden gem of nanaimo 100/10! I would highly recommend the bomb ball:)

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Enjoyed the chicken and the sushi rolls. Will definitely repeat.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Outstanding! If you like fried chicken, you will love their fried chicken. Real chicken fried to perfe lion. Sushi is also fresh and homemade. They treat you like you are their guests, great hospitality! Best chicken in Town!!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

The food is so good would definitely come again

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Excellent food. First time there. Going to be back!

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

We absolutely love the fried chicken! So juicy and crunchy. And the cheese seasoned french fries are a must have! 100% recommend!

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

really good sushi and fried chicken. certified Tasty

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Good restaurant, very good food. More than enough for 2.

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

The fried chicken was good and was still decent the day after. I would probably do take out next time

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

delicious and indulgent

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Absolutely loved it! We came here because most of the other sushi restaurants in town were closed. Now it is my go-to for a casual meal out. Cozy atmosphere, great service without feeling rushed, good food. Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetable based options, including some with tofu. Kid-friendliness: It is a calm and quiet dining room. Great for families

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Really really good. I highly recommend.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Great experience! Ingredients are fresh. I m so sure I ll come again

★★★
March 22, 2024

Very disappointing :( I drove all the way there to get a ramen because a review said they wrecked good and I still haven t found a ramen place in town. It was just noodles and beef, no egg. First time I get a ramen without an egg. I also asked if it could be made not spicy and he said yes and I got the spiciest ramen I have ever had. I could have ordered something else had he been honest. I am definitely never returning.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

...good food, generous portions, and friendly staff. We ate in and, despite a very busy takeout business, did not have long to wait before our meals arrived.

Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Unpredictable delays with orders. They do not include chopsticks even when requested.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Soups are delicious and staff is good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Love this place. Staff are super sweet and attentive. Korean Fried chicken and Sushi. 2 of the best foods brought together. This was our return visit. Thank you.

February 22, 2024

Tried Roll & Chicken for the first time today and was extremely disappointed. The restaurant was dirty with no soap in the bathrooms and it was the worst sushi I ve ever had. The rice was mushy, the fish was warm & smelled off, didn t eat it. The sushi was worse than grocery store sushi which I didn t think was possible. Save your money and go elsewhere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Ordered food to go. Evan was really nice and friendly. Ordered the Korean Ramen and fried chicken. Both were served hot and flavorful. They even have beer and soju here. Place was cozy and softly lit. I thanked the chefs and they were nice enough to come out and say hi. A quick friendly chat and delicious food to go Parking: They have their own parking lot for their patrons

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Best smorgasbord in town, always busy always good.

★★★★
February 22, 2024

The atmosphere was nice and the food was very delicious. However, even though there were no customers, it took more than 5 minutes to bring me a glass of water, and when I asked for hot tea, 15 minutes later, the food itself was delicious, but no side dishes were served. It would have been great if there was at least a plate of kimchi or radish radish.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

great food and the staff were nice :)

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

got the spicy beef ramen and the fried chicken, ramen was amazing broth was good and the beef was cooked amazingly. Fried chicken is as you would expect chicken juicy while the outside stays crunchy. Will definetly be back

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

The bbuling chicken...

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Great tasting food. We ve always enjoyed everything we ve ordered.

Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Worst experience ever. Doesn t matter how great the food is if you get it hours later after orderning when you are not even hungry anymore. Ordered food for take out..had to wait 1 hour outside the restaurant. Whenever asked everytime said 5 more minutes I mean what?

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Foods are good and people are nice. Definitely will come back and recommend.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Really good sushi and fried chicken

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

delicious chicken

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Instant fan, first visit! After a couple visits I can say, favorite chicken in Nanaimo! Chicken is absolutely delicious, cooked so perfectly crispy and not oily or greasy. Definitely recommend!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

One of the best restaurants I have been to during the travel to Nanaimo. The price is reasonable and the amount is huge. Definitely 5 stars.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Ordered nigiri and they had amazing sushi portions !! Gam ja tang not the best compared to the ones I ve tried but good effort!

December 22, 2023

Awful service and the rudest waitress I have ever experienced at a restaurant in Nanaimo. we visited on evening of feb 3rd. She Knew nothing about the menu items and refused to check when asked. Gave us wrong item for food for double the price and refused to show us itemized receipt at end when paying saying we dont do that! Was very rude throughout and neglectant. Rolled her eyes lots at questions very poor experience shame for this server to let the kitchen down! *EDIT* I contacted the owners after my visit to notify them and they were apologetic, accepted fault and refunded my full bill. Thank you to them for doing this - it does make a difference to me choosing to visit again in future.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Delicious hot/sweet fried chicken and an Angus roll. The half order of chicken is huge and I had plenty left over to make gimbap tonight. The restaurant is very clean and the staff are attentive and efficient.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I always order a california roll, a dynamite roll and veggie spring rolls for takeout! The flavors are absolutely amazing! Prices and portions are very fair! And the staff are always super friendly and helpful! Im so glad I discovered this lovely restaurant so close to home!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Absolutely everything is delicious but I recommend the salmon Yobu, and the gyosas, they are delicious and the salmon I have never tried it so fresh Dads croquettes are interesting, like with eel and mayonnaise. The chicken 10/10 crispy.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I would have given 5 stars but honestly it wasnt a great experience. The worker seemed almost annoyed we wanted to dine in. They dont take cash at all which I found odd. The food was good but it wasnt a great experience as this was my third time going. I hope it was an off day but unfortunately with all the other places for sushi this wasnt a good enough experience to try again. I hope when someone wants to dine in they are treated better then me and my son were.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Usually go to Kim BBQ for hotpot Gam Ja Tang, but they only have it on Wednesday and usually very busy. And this restaurant has amazing Korean soups and hotpots. I ate a here this a few times and never get disappointed. Highly recommend their Korean Cuisine menu.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Owner was very kind and very understanding to my very specific orders. Food was very delicious. Recommend to anyone in the area

★★
December 22, 2023

I ordered a poke bowl size large and it came in a very small ball shaped bowl. Tasted good but small portion for the price.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Wonderful staff. And great food. Absolutely 5 stars

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best fried chicken and food in Nanaimo

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Highly recommend for both eat in and take out. Casual seating suitable for families with young children. Kid-friendliness: No high chairs or booster seats so we brought our own. Wheelchair accessibility: Ground level entrance.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

As a Vancouver transplant, I ve been so disappointed with how severely lacking the food in Nanaimo is. This joint is a massive diamond in the rough. Super creative and delicious creations. The chefs clearly have passion and real skill in balancing flavours, sauces, and unique combos. The decor is not nice, but the food is world class and any jaded foody be delighted.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food here is great! Unfortunately, the service is pretty slow. Ive been there twice, and each time the service was slow, and they even forgot to bring my drink. The atmosphere is like a cafeteria even though they do have table service. Recommended if you arent in a hurry. Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food, good size portions. I would go back again

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very nice customer service and ramen are the best

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing food. We brought our son and he loved it super good . Everything was fresh.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The chicken was amazing. We went in with 4 kids and the staff were so accommodating and understanding. The chicken was so crispy and delicious, and I was a little hectic because I went in with four kids, but I was thankful that they took care of me so well and provided great service! I ll stop by when I go to Nanaimo again!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good rolls. Good chicken. Try the Yubu Sushi!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

super delicious the chicken very crunchy and the perfect sushi

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Good food and staff was excellent. Chill and delicious.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This place serves soooo delicious chicken There is something delicious here You are so beautiful, forever ikun ikun forever

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Ill be strict and say that the food is not mind-blowing but delicious enough to make me come back.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Food is so good

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We ordered takeout sushi, and the quality was good.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Service was fast and pleasant. Peaceful atmosphere and the food was excellent! We will definitely be going back!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Korean Fried Chicken was great! Great quality sushi! Must try in Nanaimo. Travelled here from Toronto

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Live in Vancouver, eat a lot of sushi. This place has the best sushi in Nanaimo and at a very reasonable price. And I have been to Nori.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

New business, food was great. Menu is a odd fusion of sushi/sashimi with Korean fried chicken and some other Asian dishes. The fried chicken is amazing!! Boneless chicken, the sauce is house made and just the right amount of sweet and spicy! . We found this place by chance while traveling thru town to parksville. Loved the chicken so much that we drove back to Nanaimo just to get more the next day! Wish there was something like this in Calgary!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This restaurant is seriously incredible. I order the poké bowl and absolutely love it. You can build it with protein and toppings you desire! Service is warm and welcoming, and food is consistently delicious. It s so filling the price and portions can t be beat! : )

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The Fried Chicken was very good! Would order it again. They were also friendly and helpful which I appreciate.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great fried chicken and even better sushi! One of the go to places in Nanaimo!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Everything tastes good here every single time! Please dont hesitate to support this excellent business. Itll absolutely be worth it !

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Nice lady & food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very friendly staff!! The chicken was amazing and so was the roll I had!! Definitely going back!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good food, simple small restaurant.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Yea, its ok! Just ordered sushi on door dash. It was nothing out of this world. Specialty rolls were plain. I would try it again, maybe it was just one of those days!

December 22, 2023

My family and I sometimes order from Roll and Chicken. Its usually decent and does the job but today, and I dont know if it had to do with new cooks, but it was awful, the WORST sushi Ive ever had. Rice was mushy and a film of unknown milky substance was painted on all the rolls. Tasted really sweet which ruined the sushi flavour. It was as if I was eating mushy candy. The dynamite roll was drenched in some sweet brown syrup. What for? So disappointing.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I always order chicken teriyaki rice bowl from here . And last month accidentally I got charged twice and when I told owner about it she gave me 1 free rice bowl .Staff is so nice too always go above and beyond

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was tasty but small serving sizes.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

good variety available, from korean fried chicken to sushi roll

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Never been disappointed with their food, its been delicious every time. The fried chicken is fantastic--the chicken mayo bowl especially! The sushi is always great quality. They have classic rolls and some wild ones, something for everyone. My #1 favorite item is the cheese fries, though, theyre out of this world and I get them every time I order from Roll & Chicken. Several bus routes stop right beside the restaurant and its less than a block from Country Club Mall where even more buses go, so its real easy to get to.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Ordered first time, but wont return. While nothing as bad, it also wasnt great. The sushi was mostly imitation crab and fried chicken was bland. Should get actual fish in sushi at $15 a roll.

★★
December 22, 2023

The service was fine and the sushi was good. However, their ramen is quite literally nong shim and they are charging $11.5 for it. I would avoid the ramen if you are eating here.

★★
December 22, 2023

Don t get anything salmon related. The quality of the salmon and taste were not pleasant. Not fresh at all. Prices Vs portion sizes are also ridiculous

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I always get the spring rolls and a roll of sushi, which one I dont remember. Always tastes SO good!! I love the South Korean style of giving you an extra dish on the side (its free) and I just appreciate that so much!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The service was great and the food was delicious. I think this would be a good place for young people to sit and chat at. We played cards and they were fine with it, had a drink and it was a pretty warm atmosphere, albeit we were the only ones in there. I could picture it to be bustling if they had more customers. Good spot, will go again Kid-friendliness: They have control over the music they play, just radio stuff. YouTube. They change it depending on who s eating

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great services

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

love this place! me and my friends go quite often and the food is always so delicious! there udon bowls are the best for a chilly day :)

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Ask for Fred super polite quick and respectfull and that s on top of the fantastic food. Highly recommend the poke bowl !

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was amazing, the server didnt seem super happy to be around

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing, everything delicious, such a great combination We got the love platter Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

My partner heard of this restaurant so we decided to try. The food was fresh and the service was good.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

The fried chicken and sushi are really great! Its worth recommending! Its full and delicious! The manager is great! Five star reviews!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Delicious food especially the shrimp tempura

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I cant believe this gem of a place has been right under my nose for the past couple of years! Today, I went there on a whim, and I was not dissapponted. Roll&Chicken offers the best of Japanese and Korean cuisine, often blending the two when making their delicious fusion offerings. I tried the Roll&Chicken roll and the Poke Bowl, and I was extremely pleased with both. The restaurant has a large parking lot and its tucked away just off Norwell Drive. The only reason I gave four stars rather than five is that the restaurants delivery radius on the food ordering apps is very small, so I always have to drive to drive out to get their delicious food. Either way, I highly recommend Roll&Chicken for lunch, dinner, or just a snack.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Amazing service, amazing food. Got the spicy chicken ramen taste amazing.would definitely recommend.

★★
December 22, 2022

I am disappointed to give this amazing place 2 stars. I have tried to go in multiple times when it has been stated on their hours to be open and they were closed. For example yesterday I was going to go in however when arriving the restaurant was closed. It would be more professional if you had the correct hours posted. They also promised multiple times that they were opening at lunch throughout this year for wellington students, after trying to go at lunch multiple days we never were able to find them open during lunch. Despite the fact that they don t have the correct hours posted and decide when the place is closed, the food is good however inconsistent as inferred from other reviews. On top of all this when I do find them open, certain male staff have been dismissive and interruptive during my experience there and all around seems like an unprofessional place.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Awesome good and great service. Highly recommend for families, there is something for everyone.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Eat here now! Our favourite restaurant. Best chicken ever! And sushi is amazing too

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

First time buying from this restaurant. The sweet soy chicken was crunchy and delicious and the onion fry order was huge and tasty. Would buy from them again.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

The food tested really good and service really nice as well Will visit again

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Omg best sushi in the town for sure, definitely will come back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Sweet soya chicken is delicious and seaweed salad very tasty.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Got delicious take out consisting of several items. All fantastic!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Love the new menu, the hot pot (Gam Ja Tang) is awesome and they also have the dessert after the main meal, but the rice cake is not spicy enough for me lol Highly recommended. PS: the parking is convenient too.

★★
December 22, 2022

Very average sushi rolls for the price. First sushi place in Nanaimo I ve seen where the specialty roll was the same size as the regular rolls. If you go I would skip the sushi.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Put off eating here for almost a year, thinking oh, its just another sushi restaurant... Boy, was I wrong! Not only is this the ONLY (literally, there isnt anywhere else) in Nanaimo to get teokboki, it was also excellent! The pork bone soup was phenomenal, hearty broth, HUGE portions, uncompromising flavour... Service was excellent, atmosphere was comfortable and relaxed. Soju and beer. Chicken was tender and perfectly seasoned. My only complaint is that I didnt give them a chance earlier... They are even open LATE! 11PM! Nanaimo doesnt have many late night options, especially on the north end, so the fact I put them off for so long is criminal. I am ashamed, but, I am also very full and completely satisfied... Guess I win :D

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

First time. Wasnt disappointed

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Really good deep fried chicken. The skin is crispy and the meat is nicely brined and juicy. Also tried their gamja tang. Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Awesome!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

very good sushi for a reasonable price. I am from Ukraine, and the eel family reminded me of my homeland. Thanks

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

We got a special roll (dragon roll), a regular roll (spicy salmon), sweet spicy chicken, appetizer sashimi and the yubu sushi. This was more than enough between three people- the dragon roll was especially massive. We loved everything, and the service was attentive. We re so happy to have such a nice new restaurant on the north side of Nanaimo! Other pictures from second visit: psyche roll, Korean ramen, sweet and spicy chicken, miso soup

★★★★
December 22, 2021

Food was very good

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Delicious and beautiful~

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Tried a variety of their rolls. They were delicious. And so beautiful. Hope all sushi lovers can get out and try this place. Fantastic.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

I am pleasantly surprised - great food, very fresh and tasty!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Good guys

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Best chicken in town. Next level Poke Bowls. Excellent service.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Excellent food and service. Cute place!

Local Guide
December 22, 2021

After seeing all the hype online about the new japanes style fried chicken I thought I would give Roll and Chicken a try . I was extremely disappointed,I ordered a poke bowl and the sweet soy five piece chicken. The poke bowl wasnt bad but some of my toppings were not fresh, the radish was dry and flaccid from being left uncovered as well as the cabbage. The fried chicken was probably the worst out of the two. the chicken tasted like it had been cooked in old deep fryer oil.i also waited 35minutes for my takeout with only 2 tables seated inside the restaurant, and at 35.62 for one person the price point is far off the mark. If I had to put a dollar sign on what I ate today I would say that product was no more than $10. I will try rolling chicken again and update my review at that point in time.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Absolutely delicious, great price and presentation as well. The staff is also top notch. Money well spent

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

best sushi ever, EVER!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

I ordered home delivery over the phone and was delighted by how accommodating John the owner was . Delivery was fast and the food delicious. The Teriyaki Chicken Donburi was the best I have had in Nanaimo. Everything was cooked to perfection.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

amazing fried chicken, kind and considerate staff, and yummy sushi! the whole family loved it

Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Care full they mix in drumettes in with the full size trying to pass it as full size. Phoned and they just repeat my order.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Tried this restaurant for the first time tonight. We had the roll & chicken sushi, it was amazing, and the Bbuling chicken. The crispy chicken with a cheese type coating was such a pleasant surprise. I m not usually one for fried chicken but this was crispy, not greasy and delicious! My husband and I shared and found these 2 dishes to be plenty for a late lunch. The Covid protocol made us feel safe and their cleaning practices we could see were thorough. We will definitely be back.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

We originally had a bad experience with a pick up order. The manager made a very good effort to make our experience positive and we received a replacement meal. It was very good and he was very friendly. Thank you for reaching out. We will be back.

★★★★
December 22, 2021

Their poke bowls and Korean ramen soups are delicious!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Food at this place and owners were amazing!! Ordered food through skip and skip failed to deliver and the owners actually offered to drive down all the way to deliver my food! Very courteous!! And the sweet soy chicken is to die for!! Definitely recommend

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Amazing food, really good for the value, the owner is really young as well, amazing to open up a resturant like this. The first two pics were for dining in and the secoond was delivery i ordered like 5 min ago.. packaged really well and tasted delicious. been coming here for 4 months now and is definately my resturant of choice!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great food, fresh and tasty. will definitely order again.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

If you havent tried these guys, do it!! We have been searching for a good Poke bar restaurant in Nanaimo for a while now. We have had a few from Vancouver to Victoria, and this one is right up there! We tried a variety of food from a Poke bowl, sushi, tempura and the chicken. EVERYTHING was absolutely on point! The service was fantastic and everything was served quickly! We will definitely be returning!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

My brother just ordered from here tonight, and its delicious. The rolls were sweet, but not overpowering. The dorito crusted roll was seriously AMAZING.

Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Ridiculously long wait time.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Absolutely amazing food, and service was great. Its a small atmosphere but warm and inviting and their sweet and spicy chicken is superb. Worth going and checking out, lots of chicken and roll choices. Sushi is pretty stellar as well.

December 22, 2021

Everything they make is super sweet. If you want a meal with balanced flavour this is not the place. Not into dessert for dinner.

Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Unfortunatly the staff in the kitchen had messed up the orders and we had to wait a while for our food. The food itself is OK.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

I ordered for pick up and they had the order correct and on time. The avocado yubu was delicious in particular. The chicken inside the ichiban roll wasn t a crispy chicken so it seemed a bit dry. The fish was fresh and delicious.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

If you have not tried their chicken, it is a must! So tasty and juicy! The sweet and sticky is spicy but sooo good. My mouth is watering just thinking about it!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Roll and chicken is the best. Awesome appetizers and great attentive staff. One of our main sushi spots.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Amazing food and service! Open past 8, which is a bonus!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

So delicious! Went there earlier this week for sushi + poke and both were amazing. Great service too :)

Local Guide
December 22, 2021

I placed an order online which was confirmed and accepted. An HOUR later I got a phone call from Door Dash saying the restaurant cancelled my order and a refund would be issued because they ran out of ingredients. By then it was too late to order something else because other restaurants were closing and not taking more orders. You should be better organized and not have confirmed the order if you cant plan well enough to have enough ingredients on hand to fulfill the orders you get. We could have ordered from somewhere else. Thank a lot!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Amazing food and hosts, I have nothing more to say!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Fantastic food and friendly service. I had fried chicken, noodles and a few apps. No sushi because the fridge had an issue. But will definitely go back to try!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Very unique match ~ both fried chicken and sushi are delicious ~ the boss is very friendly

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Best Katsu we have ever had. Their food in general is excellent, and overall their service is really good.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

great fried chicken and sushi Strongly recommended. staff is owsume

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

If you are looking for great fried chicken, this is the place. Please bring yourself down to the restaurant and try their chicken. Take out may make the chicken not as crispy. As a korean myself, we are serious when it comes to fried chicken( high expectation). Juicy, well brined not too greasy crispy chicken very much enjoyed. Roll and chicken, you are Fantastic.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Their food is always top notch! Great service, too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Possibly our most unexpected fave spot in Nanaimo! Lots of variety. Rolls are delish. The fried chicken is crunchy AF. Reasonably priced. Yum.

December 22, 2021

Rude employees.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

It s super delicious. Several of us went together and we all agreed that this is the best fried chicken in Nanaimo! Super invincible delicious. We went together and agreed that this is the best fried chicken in Nanaimo!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

I always ordered Fried chicken from here. Sweet soy and Sweet spicy favor are the best in my opinion. They are so delicious! One of my favorite Fried crispy Chicken in town! Great customer service too. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

i love roll&chicken

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

My wife loves their chicken mayonnaise rice bowl and salmon!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Always Order from Roll & Chicken Reasonable Price, delicious food and great customer service! Best chicken mayo donburi in town!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

The chicken was phenomenally juicy and satisfyingly crunchy, all while coated in a delicious sticky spicy sauce. Roll&Chicken makes some of the best chicken I ve had anywhere.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Probably the best sushi in town. I absolutely love their ramen too. I ve tried almost everything on the menu and their food is never a miss. The Fried chicken is flavorful, but generously battered and very crispy. Not my cup of tea but my girlfriend loved it.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Fried chicken is delicious

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Super delicious! The boss is very nice! rush! !

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

best place in town for sushi and chicken, wont find another better place in nanaimo

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Been here multiple times since finding it on a local food forum unique sushi rolls, really well prepared old standbys and some of the best fried chicken in Nanaimo! The platters are excellent value for money I d highly recommend trying them out!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

To long of a wait but food was good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

excellent chicken and jjamppong!

December 22, 2021

Raw prawns and food poisoning! Hair in soup Poison control! Do not eat from this place I ordered a dynamite roll which has prawns that should be cooked. It smelled like old fish which it shouldnt I ate a couple because I hadnt eaten all day but I then realized it was tasted off. I looked inside and it was slimy and grey. I phoned them and they laughed at me and said sushi is supposed to be raw. I called poison control and they said that I have to monitor my symptoms because you cannot eat raw prawns! I threw up 3 times and have stomach aches. I will be reporting them they shouldnt get away with intentionally leaving prawns raw. Just because I was the last order of the night they just send me away with hair in my friends soup and raw old prawns

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Really delicious and crispy tempura fried chicken! Tender, juicy, perfectly crisp. Not overly greasy. Great!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Favourite poke place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

The food was excellent. And the staff were extremely pleasant and helpful. We had the Sweet Soy Chicken which is absolutely incredible. The crunchiest chicken we have ever had and by far the best tasting. Do not leave without trying it!! We also had their Dynomite Rolls, which my mother who is not a Sushi lover, went to town on them. We tried their Yuba Sushi Beef Teriyaki, while there was nothing wrong with it, not something I would have a again. Last but not least was the assorted Tempura, 3 pieces of 4 different Tempura, yam, zucchini, prawns and acorn squash. All excellent. And we will definitely return!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Tried their food for the firs time this week. Absolutely delicious fried chicken, we tried the classic and sweet soy, both were fantastic. They have a variety of sushi rolls which were quite good definitely recommend the Yubu sushi, interesting and really good. Will definitely be ordering again.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Good food and service!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

The poke bowl was delicious and the staff seemed super nice

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

first time to try this restaurant. The exquisite food really amazed me. The creamy texture of salmon and avocado in the salad, with sweet and sour cherry tomatoes, is very appetizing and delicious. The presentation of the dishes is very exquisite. Highly recommended!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Delicious food, will be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Amazing food amazing staff at a great deal!! There chicken is amazing and the sushi was fresh and delicious

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

We ordered fried soy chicken and it was still bloody. Price was also quite higher than average restaurants in Nanaimo. I like the poke bowl, it tasted the best in my order however the portion of poke bowl is not justifiable for the price.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Fantastic small business and fair prices! I got the tuna poke bowl and left feeling comfortably full! We definitely plan to come back :)

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Sosososogood