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    Akoya Izakaya

    3.9 (16 reviews)

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    Sally L.

    It's alright. I came here for the omakase experience as my girlfriend wanted to try their omakase. TBH, I've heard reviews and wasn't inclined to really check it out if it wasn't for my girlfriend. The omakase experience was $65pp cash or $88 with credit card. Includes 9 pc nigiri and miso soup, hand roll and dessert. Tbh, price is high especially for omakase that's not someone from Japan or known as a omakase chef. We opted to seat at a dining table rather than counter because, it was just sad. No tables were doing omakase experience and they had told my girlfriend when they booked they are full and only have 6pm available. As for the sushi, uni tasted weird and like wise for the squid nigiri. Overall it was ok, but would I come back for this price point? Probably not. There are famous omakase experiences nearby that's 10x better and similar price and actually trained omakase chefs in Japan.

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    Jenny P.

    Love the interior of this place! I recommend calling head for reservations as they do have lovely private rooms you can reserve! They do have a lot of menu items to pick from: sushi to skewers are available. They do have bentos available for their lunch menu. Service was very attentive even with us being in a private room

    Dennis C.

    Everything was very fresh and the service was excellent. We ordered a variety of "small eats" and enjoyed it all. Take at look at my pics of the food-no issues at all since they were all really good. The seating was great and private in our own little room! And that is not at the expense of service since they gave you lots of privacy until you pressed the bell. A minor quirks is the food kind of all came at once so we did not have a lot of room on our table and we had to rush eating it which we did not like-we may have ordered a lot so next time we will pace a bit more. Definitely come back for sure!!

    Cynthia C.

    Newly opened, we were excited to see what they had to offer as the menu online looked good. Ambience was very nice and easy to make a reservation. Although service was friendly, they were not attentive. Had to wave them over multiple times for place our order, for tea, water, check on a missing dish and bill. Food was fine but nothing spectacular but was very pricey for what it is. $12 for a pork belly skewer? 2 adults and 2 young kids over $200 and the kids ate more than we did. Tried once but likely won't return.

    Amy W.

    Brand new izakaya spot, very soothing music and a couple of private rooms. Service was nice and attentive. The staff informed us that the Unagi is one of their speciality, the eel is shipped from Japan. It's thinner than the usual Unagi which I prefer. I find it more of a fishy taste compared to the usual Unagi. The chicken breast skewer was tasty. I prefer the chicken breast over the chicken wings. The cheese roll, I think it's good for kids, thick piece of mozzarella inside. The angus beef and enoki mushroom was flavourful. Overall, the chicken breast skewer was my favourite out of all of the ones I order. The cod was pretty standard. Will come back to try other items.

    The sashimi here is very fresh and the service is excellent. I will definitely come back again.

    Tried this new restaurant with my family and had a great experience! The staff were super friendly and the service was excellent. The menu has a nice variety, we had the sashimi, and everything was incredibly fresh, imported from Japan. Even out of season, the uni was rich and creamy. Beautiful presentation and flavorful dishes. Highly recommend checking out this place.

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    5 months ago

    The tatami private room is perfect for those who prefer a quiet, private dining experience with traditional Japanese seating.

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    10 months ago

    Very bad experience, Soy sauce is very salte, food court cooking skill. Table is too small space for everyone .

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    4.4(25 reviews)
    5.7 kmMilliken, Scarborough

    Food is yummy. Sushi rice was a little bit dry…read more Service is fine. Ambiance is fine for a takeout place. I like that they have some tables and chairs for you to dine in. I will come back for more.

    I recently visited this restaurant for an early lunch and found the experience to be a mix of…read morepositives and notable drawbacks. The establishment has a casual dine-in setup, offering a relaxed atmosphere suitable for a quick meal or a short break during the day. Despite being a dine-in restaurant, all food is served in takeout boxes, which, while convenient for those on the go, slightly diminishes the overall dining experience for those choosing to eat on the premises. The food quality itself was acceptable. Reasonably portioned, adequately seasoned, and prepared in a timely manner. While it may not stand out as exceptional, it fulfills the expectations for a casual meal. However, the main issue that significantly impacted my experience was the cleanliness of the tables. The first table I sat at had a noticeably sticky surface, which immediately raised concerns about hygiene and maintenance. Assuming it was an isolated case, I moved to a second table, only to encounter the same problem. A third attempt produced similar results, suggesting that this is not an isolated incident but rather a recurring issue throughout the dining area. A sticky table surface not only detracts from comfort but also gives the impression that cleaning practices are not being properly observed between guests. This, unfortunately, overshadowed what could have been a satisfactory meal. In summary, while the restaurant offers decent food at a fair value, the overall dining environment requires improvement, particularly in the table cleanliness and food presentation. Until this concern is addressed, I would recommend opting for takeout instead of dining in, as the food quality is adequate, but the in-house dining conditions fall short of acceptable standards.

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    Nichiban Sushi 4 U

    4.1(182 reviews)
    4.4 kmMilliken, Scarborough
    $$

    Round 2, coming back for good value and good sushi. Came at a off hour, 2pm and the restaurant was…read morequiet. Tempura Bento - Came with miso soup, salad, California roll, 2 gyozas, rice, 2 shrimp and 4 pc veggies. They must have given more before because there was alot of empty space in this bento. Gyoza skins were hard pretty terrible to chew on. Tempura was nice, crispy and came out hot. California roll was pretty standard. In all a decent set. Torched sushi Unagi and hotate - 3 blocks of rice with a bit of unagi and scallop on top. It felt a bit unbalanced and expensive for what it is. Would not recommend.

    Came back as I remember getting salmon belly as part of the sashimi order, however this time it was…read morethe standard fare. They did however give white tuna which is one of my faves. I would probably just order salmon belly and white tuna separately instead. Cost wise per piece seems pretty good on the sashimi dinner though compared to their party trays. Ordered their torched sushi (eel and scallop on top). It looks good and I could see them torching it, but it wasn't worth it. I'd rather try their soft shell crab. My partner ordered tempura, and that was tasty. We came at 3pm on a weekday and were the only ones there, so service was fine. The place is a little older, but seems they have updated fixtures and also have space heaters for your comfort.

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    Mizu Sushi Omakase - Omakase

    Mizu Sushi Omakase

    4.5(23 reviews)
    5.6 kmMilliken, Scarborough

    This was a great experience. KB was amazing! The seafood tasted so fresh. It's not a regular spot…read morebut it definitely is a "you have to experience at least once" kinda place. Everyone is very attentive and they explain everything if you have any inquiries. Very cute small place but it gives the appeal of exclusive. I did the up charge of sale pairings ($39) and also the dessert ($10) it was definitely worth it! Thank you for a great time!

    A coworker told me about Mizu Sushi Omakase and described it as one of the more affordable omakase…read morespots around, so I went in curious and ended up having a really enjoyable meal. The portions were actually quite generous for omakase, which was a nice surprise. There was a good variety throughout the course, from richer bites like uni and toro to lighter pieces that felt clean, delicate, and well balanced. I especially liked how fresh everything tasted, and a few of the pieces had that soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture that makes omakase feel special. The savory bites in between also kept the meal interesting and made it feel more complete rather than repetitive. The only small thing for me was the pace. The chef served everything a little too quickly, so it felt hard at times to slow down and fully enjoy each piece before the next one arrived. Still, the quality, portion size, and overall value made this a very worthwhile experience. If you are looking for an omakase in Toronto that feels satisfying without being overly expensive, Mizu Sushi Omakase is definitely a place I would keep in mind.

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    Taki Japanese Cuisine

    Taki Japanese Cuisine

    4.7(30 reviews)
    5.5 km

    Taki is a fine dining Japanese restaurant located in the busy commerical areas of Richmond Hill…read more We recently had lunch here for a special occasion. The restaurant is super quiet and they offer great quality of food with great service, and the price is expensive if you choose to order sukiyaki set (expect $80+ per person). You can choose between sushi sets at different price level or sukiyaki from the menu. This suits the need of our group given some people prefer sushi but some couldn't eat raw food. They also offer a couple of limited appetizer dishes such as tempuras and unagi don. If you booked the sukiyaki table and want to order sushi, you need to call them in advance to notify which sushi sets you want. We tried the sashimi and sushi courses at $55, which included miso soup, 5 pieces of sashimi, 8 pieces of sushi (squid, toros, salmon, scallop etc.), handroll and matcha or black sesame icecream at your choice. The sushi is smaller than average, suitable for small eaters. The course is totally worth the money. I love every piece of sashimi and my favourite sushi include the scallop and the squid. Everything was super fresh. The dessert was also having the perfect sweetness level for me. In addition, we also tried the sukiyaki for two ($110), which includes mushrooms, cabbages, great quality of Angus beef, yummy tofu and udon. Again, all the material was with great quality and super fresh. I especially liked the sweet sukiyaki soup, the tofu and the udon. We also ordered some shareable dishes including chawanmushi, unagi don and cod. Cod was cooked to perfect (soft and flavourful), and unagi don had quite decent portion. It would be better if the unagi could be softer from my personal opinion. Chawanmushi was mediocre. Overall, I strongly recommend this restaurant to fan of Japanese cuisine. It meets different people's needs by offering both cooked and raw food options, and the sushi set definitely has great value for money.

    Got the dinner special $95omakase. It's a really good deal compared to their other omakase combos…read more This one doesn't have sashimi but I didn't miss it because the nigiris were all so satisfying on their own already. Was worried it wouldn't be filling, but it's just the right amount of food. Whether you're celebrating something special or just want a traditional Japanese meal, this would be my spot. The sushi chef was very friendly and approachable, but he wouldn't make you feel like you need to yap with him like other omakase I've been to in Toronto where they would talk to the customers a lot. The wait staff was attentive and polite. Overall really good quality sushi, service and value. Would come again! I also appreciate that they don't require a deposit for reservations and don't require to pick the set you want beforehand. Very clean and warm design. Felt like I was in Japan!

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    Taro’s Fish

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    4.6(33 reviews)
    4.5 km

    Finally had a chance to dine in at the Woodbine location for a weekday lunch and I must say, I was…read morejust as impressed with the quality of fish here. I've frequented their Sheppard location only and this was my first time visiting this more spacious location with a small dining area. The lunches were reasonably priced for the quality of the fish and we enjoyed the salmon 3 ways don and the lunch sushi set that came with assortment of nigiri sushi and mini dons that were so cute! We added miso and side salad for added cost, but it was well worth it. Also took home a sushi for 2 and some sashimi (cut to order) and this dinner was also exceptional. Taro's will continue to be my go-to for fresh fish and now I have a great casual dine-in spot as well.

    The newest and biggest Taro's Fish location has quickly become one of my favourite stops in…read moreMarkham. The space is bright, spacious, and finally offers something I've always wished for -- a proper sit‑in area where you can enjoy your food on the spot or order takeout to go. Beyond the dine‑in option, the selection here is fantastic. The Japanese grocery section is impressively stocked, with everything from pantry staples to harder‑to-find items. They even carry a wide range of sake, plus other Japanese alcoholic and non‑alcoholic beverages, which makes it easy to pick up something special for dinner at home. My personal highlight is the sashimi‑grade fish. The quality is consistently excellent, and I love packing up a few pieces to make my own donburi at home. It's fresh, clean, and honestly rivals what you'd get at many restaurants. If you're a fan of Japanese food -- whether you're cooking, snacking, or dining in -- this new Taro's Fish location is absolutely worth the visit.

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    MiKi Sushi - Small Sashimi and Sushi Tray

    MiKi Sushi

    4.1(154 reviews)
    1.8 kmUnionville Mainstreet, Unionville
    $$

    A cozy Japanese spot in Unionville for Toronto's in-between weather…read more With Toronto's weather going back and forth lately, it's one of those times where you just want something warm and comforting. Miki Sushi feels like the kind of place you can casually stop by and settle into a simple, satisfying meal. Spicy Seafood Udon This is exactly what suits the weather right now. Loaded with shrimp, mussels, scallops, mushrooms, and other toppings, the broth has a Korean-style spicy kick that's both warming and comforting. Salmon Pressed Sushi Generously sauced and rich in flavor, each piece feels indulgent but easy to enjoy in one bite. BBQ Ika (Grilled Squid) Despite the chili on top, it's only mildly spicy. The squid is tender with a slight chew, served with bean sprouts and vegetables, and finished with a savory glaze. It comes out on a hot plate, so just be a little careful. Overall, it's a relaxed, comforting spot that works perfectly for days when you just want something warm without overthinking it

    We had an awesome experience here. It seems they are a…read moresmall family run business And They provided top notch service. On to the food, it too was amazing. We ordered 1. Deluxe seafood tempura 2. Chicken karage 3. Salmon pressed roll 4. Miki lobster roll 5. Philadelphia roll 6. Mushi roll 7. Salmon lover set menu dinner special Everything came out fast and fresh The rolls were soft and delicious. The appetizers were hot and crispy. Overall this place is fantastic and deserves 5 stars I love supporting local businesses like this and I highly recommend you try this place out. Note: parking is hard to find. We got lucky and found a spot right in front.

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    MiKi Sushi - Assorted tempura

    Assorted tempura

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