Small cramp place with tables set up alongside their sushi making counter. No service staff, just go to front counter, make your order, have a seat and wait for your sushi/sashimi to be made. Ordered unagi eel rice and the deluxe kaisendon (premium sashimi) rice. Unagi was meaty, moist and grilled to perfection. Sashimi was very fresh and sliced thick. Uni very flavorful and sweet. Hamachi, ahi, scallops, shrimp, salmon, salmon roe and fatty salmon belly all fresh and top notch. My only criticism would be their sushi rice, in my opinion it had a stronger vinegary flavor than what I would prefer. Noticed many people coming in and picking up party trays Markham knows good sushi/sashimi when they see it A surprising little gem in the town of Markham. read more

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Platters are cash only but decent price compared to other places. These assorted platters come with a good mix of sushi, sashimi and maki rolls. Casual set up where you order and pay first at the counter. Some high table seating but usually ends up being shared with others not in your party as the tables seat about 8 people each. read more

Went to our usual takeout spot and what a disappointment it was! Gone are the scallops that normally come with the 60 piece sushi/sashimi platter and all the rolls have been reduced in size. Sashimi was also sliced really funky, not evenly sized. Sad to be looking for a new take out place for sushi! Service still the same and store is normally quiet as most people opt for take out here. read more

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I love getting their sushi platters here. Always fresh and their prices have been good and consistent. It's truly my go to take out sushi spot because of the price but also the sashimi is always sooo thick. They close at 9:30 and I've placed my order pretty late but they were very accommodating and fast. I think they are most worth it for their platters. I always do take out though as the store isn't super big as the seating area is on the smaller side with only a couple of tables. read more

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My fave go to place for sushi. It's located in a small plaza at the corner of 9th line and 16th. The restaurant itself is small with not much seating available. The vibe is more for take out. They are usually really busy, especially on weekends and holidays. I would strongly suggest calling and ordering ahead of time. My family and I usually order the assorted roll platter vegetarian as we don't eat raw. The quality is great and the prices for their platters are not bad at all. I absolutely love this place and highly recommend it. read more

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Love this sushi take out restaurant. Their different locations I find serves at different qualities but all great. This location specifically I always order from although I do find that this platter one of the rolls went from decent level to spicy salmon, to avocado cucumber roll now to avocado roll .... Overall one of the better sushi take away places in the area. read more

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One of my favourite sushi spots! Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Good quality sushi rolls. The taste, freshness and quality is always 10/10. I've never had a bad experience. I'd recommend: -honey mustard roll -green dragon roll -assorted sashimi-sushi-roll platter I also love their bento boxes - but they are only offered at their Scarborough location Service: Fast. Friendly. Place looks clean. read more

This is my all time favourite sushi spot. I come all the time with my girlfriend all the time and get the bento boxes and platters. We will be coming back all the time as long as I live in the area. read more

Ai Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Markham, Ontario

50pc sashimi platter. Called up to order this time. Good freshness. Easy for pickup with on-time readiness. Recommended! read more

Ai Sushi - 50pc sashimi platter - Sushi Bars Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I am reviewing the Scarborough location of this restaurant. This is a chain, but I have only eaten at this one. This restaurant is located in a funky looking strip mall of mostly Indian businesses. The outside looks small and unpretentious. But when you step inside, it is pretty big, with spacious seating. Decor is cute but not fancy. You sit down, scan the bar code, and order from your phone. I have been here 4 or 5 times and it is very consistent. The stuff you order arrives very fast, usually under 5 minutes. The quality and quantity is excellent. All sushi is tasty, well made, and fresh, and the presentation is good.. There is a huge variety of hot foods like small pieces of ribeye, inoki mushrooms rolled in beef, tempura shrimp, etc. The price is relatively low compared to other AYCE sushi places in Markham or Richmond Hill. While the business is usually good, I have never had to wait for a table. I think this is due to its location, well away from the usual well-traveled places that people flock to. So I would consider this place a hidden gem. Actually, I think that among sushi lovers in the area, A.I. Sushi is more well known for its platters. If you are having a party at home and you want to buy maybe $50-$200 worth of sushi, there's a huge selection of take-out platters you can buy from here. I've tried one, and it was excellent. So, very tasty sushi and hot food items, a lot of variety, lightning quick service, and comfortable surroundings. Even the price is modest. So, not the most upscale place in the world, but a nice mid-level AYCE sushi place that is consistently enjoyable. read more

Whenever I feel like sushi at a moment's notice, Ai Sushi is always my go-to! Ai Sushi looks super cool and trendy, with Japanese artwork all over the restaurant. There's even a little chalk diagram of the different cuts of fish. There isn't much space to dine in, but that's fine with me since I prefer to eat their sushi in my room like a caveman. My order usually includes Salmon Maki (6 pcs), Eel Maki (6 pcs), and a Black Dragon Roll (4 pcs). The one thing I like is that they put a big ol' piece of salmon or eel in these rolls, not like those cheap prepackaged ones at the local grocery store. The salmon to rice ratio is 2:1, which is the superior way. These pieces of sushi are all on the larger side, so you don't usually need much to get full. They used to have a cash discount, but they no longer have that. The prices have changed as well, but can only be expected in this economy. I can't say much about the service since I've never dined in, but they sometimes have a wait time of 30 minutes (they are a popular place for take-out). I've been going to this place for years due to its close proximity, and will definitely be going again. read more

This is my go to sushi when I am hosting a gathering. The sashimi are fresh here and the rolls are pretty good. Expect line ups when you come here to pick up (goes to show how popular it is). There is no dine in here and only takeout. They do have a few chairs but I think they stopped the dine in option a while ago. read more

Ai Sushi has the best value sushi platters! I ordered a platter and it had such a great variety of fish at a great price point ($48 for 60pc Sashimi-Sushi-Roll Platter!) I often find the the quality of rolls with platters tend to be lacking, but Ai Sushi delivered with a decent variety including California rolls, Dragon rolls, Spicy salmon rolls...etc & a variety of ~10 different fish! read more

Ai Sushi - 60pc Sashimi-Sushi-roll Platter - Sushi Bars Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Ordered through Uber eats, with a 50% off coupon over the weekend! It was great value and quality was fresh. I got the 60 pieces party tray for around $36 with the discount. It included salmon sashimi, but my favourite was the salmon and avocado roll! Delivery was quick and efficient, with the order coming in less than 30 minutes. Highly recommended to satisfy sushi cravings for a large crowd! read more

Ai Sushi - 60 pcs party tray - Sushi Bars Near Me - Markham, Ontario

My family enjoys getting our Sunday lunch from AiSushi because it is delicious, affordable, and convenient! The prices for sushi are much cheaper than other nearby Japanese restaurants. We love the specialty rolls, especially the Alaska roll and Honey Mustard roll. The fish is fresh and they give a good amount of fish even with the good price. They have a well-organized online ordering system, and if they can't complete your order by the time that you requested, they will send you a text about it. This has only happened to me once, and the rest of the time the order is packed by the time I have arrived. They also have a 10% off discount if you pay in cash, which makes the deal even better. Highly recommend for cheap but quality sushi! read more

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Ai Sushi is my usual go to place for large platters! Sashimi is so on point. I usually get the larger platter with the assorted sashimi. Usually pre pandemic each piece came out to be about $1 per piece which is a total steal! I came here recently to try their spicy scallop rolls. Not too bad but the rice was not like their usual sushi rice. Kind of reminded me of the sushi you get at loblaws or longos. I have ordered dragon rolls here in the past, and the sushi rice was a lot better. Maybe it is a hit or miss with the rolls. But for sure come here for sashimi. Especially if you are going to a party or pot luck, they have amazing deals on platter options. read more

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During the pandemic Ai sushi has still been able to deliver quality food. I usually just call ahead of time to place an order and it's always ready by the time I get there. They are currently doing a 10% promo if you pay in cash. Perfect for takeout to eat at home! And prices are still super reasonable compared to other sushi restaurants in the area and the quality I feel is on par with the others! Def one of the neighbourhood gems and they now have 2 other locations in Richmond Hill and Scarborough. Glad to be able to still support local businesses! read more

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Like a good Markhamite, I practically grew up on sushi. You've got your cheap and easy food court staples like Yanagi in First Markham Place, and your ultra high-end Jiro Dreams of Sushi places like Zen. Being raised here, I've seen the boom of sushi restaurants grow from few and far apart to one in every corner of the city. So it's hard to find something that really surprises me these days. Then suddenly, Ai Sushi enters the conversation. Restaurant style quality at....food court prices? How? Why? Huh?? Ai Sushi is a small store focused almost entirely on takeout. They have a few tables within the restaurant but I honestly think those are more for people that are waiting to pick up their food. And this model has seemingly created one hell of a successful business model: no frills, high quality sushi at extremely reasonable prices. So successful in fact, that even amid COVID, the store is constantly rotating customers in and out it seems. So I keep talking about these prices. Let's give some examples. 40-piece assorted sushi/sashimi/roll platter for $32. That's right, less than $1 a piece, while the average place usually charges around 1-for-1 or more depending on how much rice is involved. Order more and you get an even better deal (100 pcs. for $62). I got their Hokkaidon with 3 giant sweet shrimp, uni, and ikura for $15.99. That's unbelievably cheap! Similar dishes are looking at charging closer to $25, though I will say Ai's uni was not the best. Is their sushi the greatest around? No, of course not. But the value is unbeatable. Their fish is fresh and their rice to fish ratio is desirable. Adding the fact that their service is quick and effective, you've got a sushi place that has somehow managed to stand out against the hundreds in Markham. Ai Sushi found its way into the middle of the holy three-way venn diagram for restaurants (quality, price, service), and for that, I can only give it my highest praises and pick up the phone to order more. read more

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Ai Sushi is a small restaurant in Markham that's usually bustling with take out orders. When we arrived, our order of 100 pc assorted sushi/sashimi/rolls platter was prepared, packed on time and we checked out smoothly. The trays were packed securely with plenty of utensils and soy sauce & wasabi in separate containers on the side rather than in the tray. All of the rolls and sushi used good quality fish and had a satisfactory rice to filling ratio. Included were rainbow rolls, a salmon avocado roll, a salmon roll topped with spicy mayo, a california topped with tobiko, another roll with spicy mayo and dragon roll topped with spicy mayo and tempura bits. The sashimi were thickly cut (with the only complaint that there were a couple pieces of bones and scale found in the salmon). They also had Ika cuttlefish sashimi, red tuna, hokkigai (surf clam), hotategai (scallops) and tako (octopus). I also got to try the spicy seaweed salad! I believe it tastes exactly the same as the one from Poke Guys which I love. I would get it again with all my orders. For the price and decent variety, it was a great deal. Ai Sushi would definitely be a great choice for groups of people wanting to enjoy good sushi at an unbeatable value. The more you order, the better the deal gets. Service is quick and efficient as long as you preorder. Ai Sushi is a neighborhood gem that will get your sushi cravings quickly satisfied. Take out available (10% off with Cash)! They also have a location in Richmond Hill and Scarborough. read more

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We used to order sushi platters here for take out, but as soon as indoor All-You-Can-Eat is back available we decided to actually try dining in. We were not disappointed. The only regret we have is not having tried the dine-in option sooner. We previously were still sticking to our other tried and tested Japanese AYCEs. The price rate per person here appears to be just a little less than other similar food places. Their food portion sizes are big, and similar to the ones they have available in their take-out sushi platters. What I appreciate in AiSushi is that they have some curry available on the menu. Japanese, red, green and other types of curry. Overall, this is one of the better sushi places around to get your sushi fix and if you want to eat to your heart's content. read more

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The reasonable sushi party tray from AI Sushi surprises me with both its quality and quantity. 60-piece assorted sashimi-sushi roll platter~ only $38 I like their salmon maki a lot! They have big salmon slices inside. Other sushi are large too. read more

Ai Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Markham, Ontario

The restaurant is located in a plaza on 16th and Markham rd. You can eat inside the restaurant, limited space, but decor is nice. Food here is at a reasonable price. The freshness of the seafood is a hot and miss at times. When getting take out, they often don't give enough utensils, pickled ginger and soy sauce. The service is alright, staff are quick, but not quite sociable. I usually come here for a quick bite and to get my sushi fix, but if I was to go to a sit down place I definitely would choose another place. read more

The quality of food has gone down dramatically from my first review of this place. There are not as many foods to choose from. They stopped serving tuna Sashimi, then now the red dragon roll. The price kept going up but the quality and quantity of food kept going down. read more

Got takeout with my family and I! We got the 100 pcs assorted for $62. Gotta say that although the quality of the fish is nothing exceptional and is pretty regular, there's no place you're getting a better deal out of it! if you're looking for cheap, affordable, and decent quality sushi, you've come to the right place! would definitely recommend if you're looking to get sushi for a small group! Good mix of both sushi and sashimi read more

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Maki series- 6 pieces (small bite) House Roll series- 4 pieces(medium bite) Spicy sauce is not spicy enough read more

My friend and i went to go get sushi here and i called and they were already extremely rude, but i understood because it might've been busy. When we went i had a little cash and she said it had to be either debit or cash not both. So i said okay to debit but the terminal was near my phone and it accidentally scanned my credit and it worked. I told her sorry and said can i refund and she said no was disrespectful to me. The customer service was absolutely horrible. The customer after me went and the lady was really nice to her and i didn't get the same service at all. Mind you my friend and i are both brown girls and and the lady after us was asian and she got incredible service and she made a mistake but she the cashier was nice to her. extremely disappointed. i even said thank you after i got my food and she pretended not to hear it and walked away. read more

Ok so some days... This is a hit or miss. They're extremely busy for a reason. And most of the time, it's because everyone eats at 6/6:30 pm because who doesn't!?!!! Tip 1: Call ahead of time. They don't wait on you. Tip 2: Their sushi is sometimes on par but sometimes I find it a little old/stale/fishy whatever you want to call it. And it makes me want to gag. But I do believe... Tip 3: Their sushi platters are up to value. They're not too expensive but they aren't cheap either. Either way, try it out and see what you get! :) Promise you won't be too too disappointed for a night in! read more

My family and I always get takeout from here because it's so close. The prices are cheaper than everywhere else (by around $20) and they do a decent job and assortment of rolls. They do give a lot of rolls with salmon or tuna in it! However, I've found that the quality of the fish differs. I've had times where the fish is amazing, and other times where the quality is not so great. The fish can get kinda hard to chew? My family and I have never gotta sick from the sushi but it's just a weird texture. It might be from their supplier or the area of the fish they're cutting, I'm not sure. Either way, it's good sushi for the price! I'd probably come here if you live close by to get takeout for dinner. read more

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2022- same order, but not quite the same. (Updated 2023 Apr) Giving another chance a year after, hoping it was covid that affected the quality. Affordable and fresh (not fishy), yet uncertain why the fish taste very blend, or "no taste" according to my partner. Not returning anymore:( read more

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During the pandemic many restaurants took a massive hit as dining was completely forbidden and unfortunately many were lost and many more will continue to struggle. However much like certain stocks like Amazon or Tesla, some take out places have actually thrived during the pandemic. One such industry is take out sushi as sushi is something that people crave but don't have the desire or skill to make large variety of of them. . Ai Sushi has done really well for themselves. With 3 different locations in Scarborough, Richmond Hill and Markham, they are always busy for takeout. Always call ahead or you'll be waiting a long time for your order. . Why are they busy? Solid value for price that's why. 100 piece sushi/sashimi platter (pictured in my post) for $62? You serious? How can you go wrong with that?? . The food gaurantee freshly made as the turnover is incredibly high with all the people ordering. . Solid 4/5 for some solid take out sushi in the GTA!! read more

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My favourite place for big platters of take out sushi. The quality is always on point, good portions to feed a lot of people and good price as well. This is the maki platter- 40 pieces. Enough to feed 3 people happily read more

Ai Sushi - Maki platter - 40 pieces - Sushi Bars Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I ordered 100 pcs sashimi and Sushi platter Great value with the amount of sushi you get, definitely cured our sushi cravings make sure you order ahead of time on busy weekends could take them 30 min to prepare your order follow my ig for more: yummeatca read more

Ai Sushi - Sashimi platter and sushi platter 100 pcs - Sushi Bars Near Me - Markham, Ontario

My all time favorite Japanese take out, good food and very reasonable price for big post

I have been craving sushi for months and I am shocked, amazed and impressed with my first time experience at Ai Sushi. Given that restaurants are only doing take out during this time, I surveyed on social media where to get the best take out sushi. I was shocked that Ai Sushi was overwhelmingly the number one choice amongst my friends. I placed an order the day before for a platter of 60pcs and Ai Roll (4 pcs) - all recommendations from friends. I paid in cash for 10% off and was amazed that it came to a total of $49.25! Hello? Roughly 65 pieces for just $50? Yes please! I was impressed with quality of the sashimi and all the rolls in the platter. I wasn't sure what was what but it didn't matter. Everything tasted delicious and I'm still full and drooling from my sushi fix! read more

Ai Sushi - 60pc platter - Sushi Bars Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Let's make an updated review! So I do think after all these years and trying multiple Ai Sushi locations, this is BEST restaurant. I found that Ai Sushi tends to compete with itself no matter where I move to (around the GTA). I find that this Ai Sushi (being the original), serves the best quality fish, best rice to fish ratio, quickest take-out time, and best flavour profiles. Yes, all the Ai Sushi's will provide you with the same ingredients on a platter if you order a sushi platter but only at this small Markham location do your rolls always come perfectly and as expected, matching your last visit's flavours. The consistency of this restaurant is great and you will never be in for a surprise. Overall, this is a great little restaurant that will definitely fulfill your sushi cravings especially during this uncertain time when takeout is limited! Use your quota wisely! read more

Ai sushi is an affordable take out sushi place in Markham. We ordered a 50 pieces sashimi platter, 40 pieces sashimi, sushi and rolls platter, eel rice and seaweed. It is more than enough for 6 people. Quality is not bad for take out sushi place. The ebi sashimi is particular good, huge size and fresh, and it comes with 6 pieces. I also like the size of the sashimi, thick cut. The eel rice has a decent portion as well considering the price is only $10.99. A little bit more sauce would be great. The service is great for sure, I called and place order and asked some questions, and they are willing to answer politely. Now they offer 10% off promotion if you pay cash. Definitely recommend for take out. read more

Ai Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Finally giving Ai Sushi a try after 1 year. Ordered the $30 Sushi, Sashimi and Roll Platter which was decent for the price. Place was extremely busy on a Saturday around noon, To avoid waiting, please call well ahead to place your order to avoid long wait time. read more

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CHEAP GOOD SUSHI? COUNT ME IN! It was the start of a new year when I decided to waltz into this restaurant, and the pleasant smell of sushi hit my nostrils. It's a quaint little place, with approx 5 tables to seat 6 people at once. It does look more like a takeout place but their decor was very cute. I can see this place getting busy for dinner if you don't call ahead! We got seated and I did a double take cause the prices were actually so affordable. My Scarborough genes were LIVING! We got the 80 piece sushi platter for only $52! Split amongst four people that was NOTHING - we then added 6 pieces of uni cause we were balling like that. This place definitely can charge these prices because they don't need fancy plates - I'll save that extra $10 if I take a paper plate over a fancy plate that I can accidentally smash. You pay for your food upfront at the cashier and they'll deliver your food like the promise land. & their food? SPECTACULAR. If I didn't live out of the way, this place would be my go to FOR DAYS. read more

Ai Sushi - $52 for 80 pieces! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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crunchy things on the sushi was not fresh and it was not crunchy at all. Also crab went bad and tasted like shit

I ordered 100 pieces sushi tray. After I got home, I noticed that they only gave me 80 pieces. What piss me off was that I called them and they gave us attitude and they don't believe it until I took it back to them. I wasted 1 hours and 30 minutes to drove back and forth twice!!! Worst experience ever.. read more

Ai Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Markham, Ontario