Bistro Taiyo
Bistro Taiyo is a 100% authentic Japanese-owned sushi bar and izakaya that has been operating in Nanaimo's historic Old City Quarter since 2001. The restaurant is celebrated for handcrafted specialty rolls, in-house ramen, fresh seafood, and traditional izakaya fare paired with an extensive sake and Japanese beer selection. The name 'Taiyo' means 'Sun' in Japanese, reflecting the founders' philosophy of being a welcoming presence for all who visit.
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Contact
Address: 321 Wesley Street, Unit 2, Nanaimo, BC
Phone: +1 250 716-8861
Website: https://bistrotaiyo.com/
Required Criteria
✓Bike parking or bike visibility
✓Water bottle refill
✓Washrooms
Amenities
Takeout*Packed lunchesWater without purchaseVegetarian / vegan / GF*Bike rack visible from insideCovered bike parkingPublic rack nearbyBike allowed inside/on patioDevice chargingE-bike chargingPumpWi-Fi
Takeout: Dedicated 'Take-out' section in the site navigation and a separate take-out menu page; takeout is an advertised service.
Vegetarian / vegan / GF: Multiple vegan ramen options explicitly listed (Vegan Original, Vegan Black, Vegan Tantan) with vegan toppings section; website states 'We have VEGAN RAMEN on our menu now' and references being among the first to serve vegan options. Tofu-based dishes appear throughout the menu.
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