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    Akoya Izakaya

    4.0 (20 reviews)

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    Jennifer K.

    Akoya Izakaya is a stylish spot with a nicely decorated interior, and I especially appreciated the private room options. There's also seating at the bar, which gives it a bit of that izakaya feel, even though the lunch service operates more like a standard Japanese restaurant. The lunch menu covers the usual favourites--bento boxes, rice bowls, ramen, and sashimi/sushi sets. We shared a sashimi set and an assorted tempura bento. The sashimi was the highlight: fresh, well‑selected cuts with thoughtful plating. The tempura, however, felt a little underwhelming, especially with the smaller shrimp. Service was attentive and polite throughout, which added to the overall experience. If you're looking for a pleasant, comfortable spot for a Japanese lunch in the area, Akoya is worth checking out.

    Mandy Z.

    Tonight is my first trying Akoya at Markham. I would compare it directly to Aka-oni. We ordered a sashimi platter for two, one omakase set, 6 lamb skewer, one akagai, and tomato seafood ramen. The sashimi platter includes toro, uni, hamachi, salmon, botan ebi. Thick cut and in fact, it is more thick cut than aka-oni. The akagai is fresh, one of my favorite clam sashimi. The omakase set is a good deal if you pay cash. For $68, you get 9 sushi, one handroll, and one dessert. The lamb skewers are well cooked. However, the ramen is a bit disappointed. The soup is so blend with almost no tomato favors. All in all, there are things that better than aka-oni and things not as good as aka-oni.

    Cute place setting
    Rachel L.

    Sashimi was fresh and loved the variety. 20 PC's is noted for 2 people, but we shared as 3 and ordered more apps on the side to share. The mentaiko udon was yummy, but the deep fried Mochi was what caught our attention - we've never seen or had anything similar before elsewhere and we really enjoyed it - not too sweet or overly sticky, but still kept the texture of Mochi! While the food was fresh and tasty, we wouldn't say it was the best Izakaya we've had, however it wasn't disappointing especially for what's in the area. Went on a Friday night and it was fully booked. We had no reservation so they made space for us at the sushi bar. They assumed we wanted water whereas other patrons had a choice, and they didn't come by to fill our glasses throughout the meal. They have sushi bar seats, regular seats, and private rooms for larger groups. Felt clean and classy inside - was very comfortable without feeling too casual or too sophistcated - overall good atmosphere for a nicer meal with close friends/family.

    Sashimi
    Cherrie T.

    Really enjoyed my recent experience at Akoya Izakaya :) The food was delicious, and the service was attentive, even though the staff was new and still in training. I've been to this restaurant twice, and here are some of my favourites: Kiku Tasting Menu ($52 cash) - You get to try a little bit of everything! Soft shell crab, 5pcs sashimi, chicken & wings skewers, 2 handrolls, one-bite ramen, and ice cream of your choice (I chose black sesame) Bara Chirashi Don - All the ingredients are diced into fine bite-size cubes on rice and come with miso soup. Really fresh and delicious! I love the addition of the shiso leaves too Choya Yuzu - Super easy to drink the entire bottle, and it paired well with our meal :) I wanted something smooth, light, and fruity, and this was perfect

    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.

    Mentaiko udon, ramen, set c skewers
    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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    The tatami private room is perfect for those who prefer a quiet, private dining experience with traditional Japanese seating.

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

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    Toro Toro

    Toro Toro

    4.4
    (25 reviews)
    5.7 km

    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

    Nichiban Sushi 4 U

    4.1
    (181 reviews)
    4.4 km
    $$

    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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    Torched Red Salmon
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    Mizu Sushi Omakase

    Mizu Sushi Omakase

    4.5
    (23 reviews)
    5.6 km

    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!

    We visited Mizu Omakase for lunch and from the moment I walked in, the experience was seamless and…read moreelevated. I was immediately taken care of -- baskets were provided for our belongings and we were warmly seated without hesitation. It set the tone for the entire meal. The sashimi was exceptionally fresh -- buttery, clean, and beautifully presented. Every single item on the lunch omakase menu felt intentional and thoughtfully prepared. You can truly taste the quality. The torch sushi was absolutely incredible -- that perfect light sear with melt-in-your-mouth richness. It was one of those bites where you pause for a second just to appreciate it. Our server was friendly and engaging, adding personality to the experience without overwhelming it. The hosts were attentive and consistently refilled our tea without us ever having to ask. Mizu delivers exactly what you're paying for -- quality, care, and a refined yet welcoming atmosphere. A flawless lunch experience, and one we'll absolutely be back for.

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    Taki Japanese Cuisine

    Taki Japanese Cuisine

    4.7
    (31 reviews)
    5.5 km

    Came here with some friends for the omakase special meal…read more Such a lovely overall standard omakase experience and meal. The highlight for me was probably the set of four starter appetizers, they were flavourful, delicately prepared and perfect way to start the meal. I liked the slightly pickled dish with cucumbers the best. We also had sushi prepared with fresh seafood. The rice was probably my favorite compared to other places I've been. It was perfectly seasoned rice, warm and cooked to have just the right texture, not overcooked and not undercooked. The rice held up well when picked up by hand and complemented the flavours of the fish. Finished the meal with a matcha flavored pudding flan type dessert which had deep matcha flavours. If you're a fan of matcha, you'd probably enjoy it too. All in all, the meal was enjoyable, the torched tuna sushi was probably my favorite sushi of the set and my least favorite was the egg/eel, I was expecting a sweet egg at the end so it unexpected.

    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.

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    Hokkaido scallop
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    Taro’s Fish

    Taro’s Fish

    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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    Torched sashimi mini don (part of the premium sushi set)
    Torched sashimi mini don (part of the premium sushi set)
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