A Mexican restaurant between two gas stations? A hole-in-the-wall you might have walked right by? Food blogger Sarah Au-Yeung (@NanaimoNoms) joins us to shout out some of her favourite restaurants in Nanaimo and beyond. If you’re looking to have a little escape with a meal out, “Dine About Mid-Vancouver Island” and “Dine Around Greater Victoria” are underway until February 9.
Here are the restaurants she mentions, in order:
Nori Japanese Restaurant (Nanaimo)
Horang Market (Nanaimo)
Danpung Momiji Korean (Nanimo)
Momoville (Shawnigan Lake)
Pho V.Ta VietNamese (Nanaimo)
Truong Thanh 2 (Nanaimo)
Mahle House (Cedar)
Camas (Lantzville)
Bin 4 Burger Lounge (Nanaimo)
Bistro Taiyo (Nanaimo)
Gina's Mexican Cafe (Nanaimo)
Nanoose Bay Cafe (Nanoose Bay)
Qualicum Beach Cafe (Qualicum Beach)
Deez Bar & Grill (Qualicum Beach)
Jas Cafe (Ladysmith)
Jalapenos Mexican (Nanaimo)
JLA Foodtruck (Nanaimo)
The View Oceanside Grill (Nanaimo)
Embers Wine & Charcuterie Cellar (Nanaimo)