This restaurant is nice, good atmosphere. They also give free appetisers! The soup isn't the best, the salad is average, noodles are decent but the potatoes are amazing! I tried the bibimbap and honestly it was very filling. Not a lot of beef, but I didn't mind for 13.99. I was very satisfied. The hot sauce that it comes with is hella good too. Portion sizes are great and the price is acceptable too. Service was above average and everybody was having fun. My friends got vegetarian options and they were pretty good too. Would recommend! read more

This is our favourite take out sushi restaurant- always a good value for your $ / try to arrive 15 mins early to beat the dinner rush line ups read more

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This is one of those places where they serve both Korean and Japanese food. I've been here a few times, and I'll probably come back again mostly because it's close to other places I have to be ;P The food and service is generally ok, but I subtract one star for lack of consistency. I would put the sushi/sashimi I've had here between the "Meh" and "Quite Good" depending on the visit. Ditto on the service. I only had Korean once - it was the spicy Korean fish soup, which was very spicy and had way too many bones. Generally the lunch deals are pretty good value. Some of the other menu items seem kind of overpriced, though. read more

Came here for dinner with some of my colleagues from work. we checked out the menu I was really pleased to see a lot of great selection. I selected the Fuji Mountain and was not too sure what I was going to get but what arrived was absolutely delicious. I've been to a lot of different sushi places and this one by far is the best. I highly recommend that if you like sushi you should be going here. The prices were very reasonable and the quality food was exceptional. I give it two thumbs up. If you get a chance definitely go and check this place out it's worth it read more

Gal's Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Standard sushi in Markham, always busy on weekends and evenings. They have great lunch and dinner combos that include sushi rolls, sashimi or hot foods like salmon or beef Bulgogi. Orders come with complementary side dishes which includes sweet deep fried potatoes, salad, miso soup and cold glass noodle. read more

Gal's Sushi - A5 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Markham, Ontario

It's safe to say that the first time I went to a Gal's Sushi restaurant, it was 10 years ago. Back then, they had a location near Bayview on Highway 7 (near the YogaTree plaza) and that was probably before this location even opened. Both locations used to be owned by a Korean family I think and I LOVED this place. I used to come religiously every week. Their sushi and Korean dishes were so affordable and so good. Even when I didn't come to eat, I'd come get takeout. I think in the past year or so, they've sold it to new owners. Although the menu hasn't changed, I think the prices went up a bit and the quality/authenticity has gone down quite a lot. I miss the days when it was really really good. read more

Lunch is a very busy time there. Go early, or you will have to wait. The place is loud! The laminate floors, un-covered tables, and relatively bare ceilings make noise bounce around like the busiest of restaurants. So if you're more than a party of 6, you won't be talking to anyone more than 4 feet away without shouting (and slightly spitting) at them! The food....wow, great vareity and the prices are very reasonable. They have both Korean fare and Japanese fare. Lunch bento boxes are great at $7.99. the Sashimi box nets you about 8 pieces of sashimi, 6 rolls, and another 6 pieces of sushi! That's a great deal. THe fish was very fresh, and you can actually taste the salmon. It wasn't bland like most "cheap" places, but it actually tasted great (non-fishy of course). We also had the Pork-Bone-Soup. Now...for a place with so much vareity, it was pretty good. The pork was boiled long enough so the meat just falls off the bone. The soup base was great....spicer than most places, but just right for me since I like hot. The portion however was a bit lacking, and the little kimchi dishes were sparse at only 2. If you're looking for good pork bone soup, this is a "Quality over Quantity" place. Korean restaurants like Owl of Minerva and Nak Won provide much larger portions, lots of appetizer dishes, and you pay $1-2 less, and for the same level of quality. This one was $7.99, so not cheap for PBS....but, it was good, and it leaves you satisfied. Bring a bib, it gets messy! Service: Lots of gadgetry, they all have headsets with their 2 way radios, and they also have a button at each table to "Buzz" the waiters. But...it's busy...and as hard as they are working, you do end up waiting. But like most Asian restaurants, you're there for the food and value, not the service, so don't expect too much. I would say they are slightly better than average, but that's as far as it goes (don't expect a smile, or hear about their specials or an explanation on anything). Overall, if you are in a big group, you may have to wait for a table, you won't be able to talk to everyone due to the noise, BUT...everyone will find something they like on the menu and the value is very good, appropriate for 95% of people's wallets. So...good for groups, especially work groups where people have a diverse taste for food (within in the Asian fare category of course). I would return here again, it's worth going once in a while. read more

Really more like 3.5 stars. Gals sushi is reasonably priced for what you get. They have an extensive menu of both Japanese and Korean food. Their sushi and sashimi is fresh and well made and very well priced. If you get a platter or boat you can ask to change out fish that you don't like, however, be prepared to get not so great cuts of your replacement fish. We asked to change out the white tuna for some more salmon and got the end pieces of the salmon. Their Korean soups are very flavourful and pretty authentic, although their pork bone soup is hit and miss. I've had really good pork bone soup there, but also times where the soup tasted like the instant noodle powder was poured into it. Overall, Gals is a great place to get a good meal and value for the money you spend. read more

It breaks my heart to leave such a poor review, but I feel it is my moral duty. Yes, walking in, there was a cool, hip vibe with the lights down low and a rad sushi bar on the side. The restaurant is clean and the temperature is perfectemundo. So, why Joey, why do you put down such a crappy review for such a classy joint?? The food prices have jumped a considerable amount, and the portions aren't as big as other Korean-Japanese fusion eateries. I ordered a Dukbaegi Bulgogi but there was only about a half tablespoon of beef in my bowl. I asked the waitress what was up, and she sent it back to me with a full tablespoon of beef. (Which was still sad.) Aside from the hiked prices and sad portions, my waitress was ridiculously rude to my parents. This was my 3rd or 4th time in the restaurant, but I doubt I'll give it another go. Thanks for the memories, even if they weren't so great. read more

I live in Toronto but whenever I want a good Sushi meal it is worth the drive to Markham. We order meal A7 which is 48 piece sushi combo, and it leaves the two of us stuffed, I heartily recommend it. In addition to great food, the staff is very friendly and goes out of their way to make you feel welcome. Do yourself a favour and check this place out, you will be a fan. read more

Great place for sushi, I love the decor of the place and the fact that they have a button system to call for waiters. I find that system to be far more calming, they the traditional stare at the waiter and wave like a mad man. The sushi quality is great and the service has always been good over the years read more

Love the food here! This restaurant serves both Japanese and Korean cuisine, so you get the best of both worlds. (ba dum tsss) Do yourself a favor and order a bibimbap (Korean rice bowl) so you can get the little side dishes (which will help fill you up more). The side dishes were not spicy; instead they were sour or sweet. Think potatoes in sweet sauce or pickled veggies. The sushi rolls here are on the smaller side, but were delicious nonetheless. For the price, the food will satisfy you pretty well. The lunch specials look really good (especially for the price) but I did not try them. For some reason there were a lack of waiters walking around, which made it harder to get the check...but the food does make up for it. ---- CA on the way to Toronto. I wish I could come more often to this place. But too far... read more

I come here every couple of months for the past few years and I must say they are doing pretty well (i.e. maintained the food quality and portion) while also adding new dishes/options to their menu. They are typically pretty busy despite having a fair number of tables. Would recommend coming there slightly before the peak lunch/dinner hours just to avoid the potentially long lineup. read more

First off, there's never any issues with finding parking in this plaza as there's lots of underground parking. Heck you can enter into the restaurant through the back door so you don't have to step outside in the cold! Now that's out of the way, this is a Korean-Japanese restaurant serving quality food. Therefore, it is a bit on the pricey side but it is worth the cost. The sashimi usually taste fresh and there are a lot of various dishes to choose from. There isn't too much rice for the sushi either, nor does it break apart when you grab it with your chopsticks. You also get Korean side dishes which they will prompty refill for you when asked. If you come here for lunch, you can order their lunch special too which tends to be a bit cheaper but you still get the same high quality food. read more

Just had their lunch sushi bento box today. It included about 8 pieces of sushi, 6 roll pieces, noodles, miso soup and a salad. Pretty typical for the sushi specials in markham. For under $10, it's a decent deal. As someone who likes prompt service, it's great to have a buzzer option to call the waitress. Even without this option, they are generally attentive. I'd have to rate the quality as decent for the price- after all I keep eating and eating here (4-5 times in past 4 months)... read more

Always enjoyed their sushi and will always come back for their sashimi lunch box or sashimi dinner!! The service button makes it easy and convenient for customers to get the waitress/waiters attention read more

Gal's Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Markham, Ontario

This is my first comment on Yelp. Bad experience in Gal sushi brought me to here and hate to say that I had yummy ache right after finish my dinner last night and had to speeding drive to find a closet washroom on my way home. Service was worse than the food.Slow business, Definitely won't go back to there again. read more

Gal's Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Markham, Ontario

We came here on a Saturday Night because we wanted to try an A La Carte Sushi place. This place was a little difficult to find, but when we did arrive it was a full house! We were greeted by a cheerful and friendly host and we only waited maybe 5 minutes or so before our table of 4 was seated. Decor was bland and typical but clean, nothing special. Our server was super nice and friendly and attended us right away. I haven't been to many A La Carte restaurants, so I cannot comment on the sushi prices. Although I do think they were pretty average. We wanted a good selection of sushi, so we opted for the Gal's Combo, and one of the sashimi/sushi/maki combos and a chicken teriyaki. We were able to substitute all the fish in the latter combo for salmon without a problem. Whenever I come to an A La Carte place, there is a tendency to compare the price points and the quality to an AYCE, and in this case, I feel as though the price cannot justify the sushi experience. The fish was fresh, but mediocre, nothing special and it was good, but it wasn't great - and thus, I do think there are AYCE places that can offer much more at a lower price. However, the potato and japchae were godsend. read more

I love coming back here for the sushi bento boxes and the side dishes that accompanies the bulgogi. However, this place is always packed during lunch hours, so you will have to wait a short while before you can get a table. Sushi is not particularly good nor bad, but the size of the dishes will certainly make you extremely full! I always need to takeout my leftovers since I can never finish it! Waiters are always busy and they don't pay attention to the bell service. read more

Food is good for its price but I have tasted better. My favourite thing on their menu is the takoyaki. IT IS SOOOOOO GOOOOODDDD. Remember to try it out !!!! :) Only giving it 4 star because they didn't give side dishes last time :'( && of the creepy pictures in the bathroom stalls on top of the toilet ! read more

This place has become one of our favourite places to eat sushi. My boyfriend and I would go there about 2 times a month. We like to order the sushi bento boxes. They are at reasonable prices. They also allow us to swap the fish pieces to salmon only, coz that's pretty much the only type of fish my boyfriend and I like eating it raw. I like the way they make the salmon sushi. More fish than rice ratio. We also sometimes go their for dinner to taste their Korean cuisine. I like their pork bone soup. Not bad at all. I know some ppl might disagree with me that other Korean restaurants may have better pork bone soup. But Gal's Sushi's still tastes pretty good to me. The atmosphere is lovely. The staff members are friendly. The food is yummy. What more can you ask for? One other additional good thing about this place is that it's close to my boyfriend's house. But outdoor parking is limited. So sometimes will have to park underground. read more

This is one of my fav places for sushi and sashimi because of their combo sets because you get quite the variety of fish and seafood offerings. We ordered their Gal's Best Combo sets and a seullungtang (beef bone broth with glass noodles) and it was all perfect. The combo set had sushi and sashimi and we could use the rice that came with the beef broth to make on our spoons a personal sushi bite with the slices of sashimi. Absolute yum. Definitely recommend the place! read more

I usually come here for an early lunch around 11.30-12. It gets very packed during lunch hours so be sure to get here early. The lunch menu consists of different variations of the bento box. My go-to is the sushi and sashimi lunch at 10.99. It never disappoints. The fish is always fresh and although the glass noodles are a little on the oily side, you can substitute it for potatoes or rice etc. Overall the food is great and for $11, you get your money's worth. Give it a try if you haven't already. read more

First time at Gal's Sushi and we were blown away!! Just across the street from the Hilton Hotel. The Cloud Roll is mouth watering. We also really enjoyed the Deep Fried Sweet Potato Roll and the Lobster Roll. Will absolutely make the hour drive to come back! read more

Come here for birthday dinner, looking for Uni, no Uni, they didn't offer compensation or similar replacement until we ask. Waiter shows us "do not care" attitude. For sure, I won't come back ! read more

My friends and I planned a dinner date about three weeks ago at Gal's. The moment I walked in, it struck me that it was quite crowded despite it being a Monday. After dinner, we opted to pay via credit card and so handed off our card to one of the servers there. The server then proceeded to practically demand a 10% tip off of us. We had found the service given by this particular server frankly lackluster and so were already displeased, but the fact that they demanded a tip flustered us greatly. I was personally set on not forking over any further tip, considering the rudeness and lackluster service, but one of my friends took out a ten dollar bill and asked for it to be changed into pocket change in an effort to give more tip. At that point, the server snatched the bill out of my friend's hand with a look of great annoyance on their face and stomped off. I was at a loss for words. I still don't understand why we were forced to go through such a flustering experience while receiving bad service. The food definitely was not bad. But the service and the attitude of that server was just terrible. read more

This place simply rocks! I'm from metro NY/NJ and we have great sushi but this place has better! We had a generous 89 piece combo bowl consisting of sushi, sushimi, and multiple rolls. The live scallop was out of this world. The folks I was with were talking about this place the next day and would have gone back if it was open past 11pm, this after we had dinner at a downtown Italian place. No doubt the some of the best sushi I've ever had, go here if your in the area. A+++ read more

Gal's Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Very bad customer service. Ordered a plate of 72 sashimi for take out. We asked for a little extra wasabi and was told NO this is all you need. What kind of a cheap business will not give wasabi that doesnt even cost them anything. Will never order from there again. read more

Ordered take out from here.. The service seemed nice but I was not impressed by the sushi quality. Wasnt as fresh I would have expected as the other reviews rave how fresh the sushi here is. But the price isnt bad. Ordered a sushi, sashimi and roll tray with 48 pieces for $37. read more

My last day in Toronto during Christmas... and my last time I will see my best best best friend for a while because she is going to teach in Asia... .... and surprise surprise.. there is a MAD STORM... blizzard, snowy, windy, and COLD... but that's not stopping me from seeing my best friend. She suggested Gal's Sushi nearby and I cannot deny sushi... even on a day like today, it doesn't stop people from getting into their cars and driving for food. Parking is underground and luckily, the exit lead to right beside the sushi entrance. However, if you were to park on the ground lot, you will have to walk all the way around to the front of the restaurant. The interior was very chic and modern - black and traditional decor. The space was very big and clean. The menus had a large selection which consisted of both japanese and korean cuisine. Lunch bento boxes start at $7.99 - $9.99. I, along with my bff ordered roll / sushi boxes. It came with miso soup, salad, and in the box there was approx 6 pieces of sashimi, rice, potatoes, and 6 pieces of sushi... I think there was more but I can't remember. I was so full and could not finish the whole box. The fish was very nice in both taste and cut. The rolls consisted of california, crab salad, deep fried yam... the potatoes had this nice sauce covering it, not sure how to explain it but I could not stop eating it. Service was good and tea was always refilled. Although I love Stone Bowl Bimbipap, I'm not convinced that I will try it here. However, I would come back for lunch and even dinner if I had the chance! read more

One of my favourite sushi restaurants. Everything is always fresh and good quality, the prices are very reasonable for what you get. The servers are always friendly and polite as well. I recommend getting the sushi platters as they allow you to try a large variety of different types and the value is worth it. read more

They have such a huge selection of sushi and Korean food! For lunch, they offer great bento box deals for $8.99. Most recently I got the sashimi, sushi and roll box which IMO is the best deal, it has 6 pieces of each, and Korean glass noodles, salad and soup. It left me super full and satisfied ! A few of my friends tried their korean stews which they also really liked. The service is ok. Nothing much to complain about, but they don't really go above and beyond. The space is very large making it easy to get a seat if you come during peak hours or with a large group of friends! read more

I made the mistake of ordering with gal's on mother's day. I ordered a small sushi platter and a bulgogi bento box several hours in advance of my 6:30pm pickup time. I get there at 6:25pm and there is already a massive line of 50+ people outside and 10-15 ppl inside. After waiting 1 hour and 45mins in the cold, i finally got my order in hand. Sushi was fine but bulgogi and rice was ice cold. Overall bad experience. Poor order/time management. If they could not handle the huge holiday demand, they should not taken all those orders or should've at least staggered the pickup times. If they told me i'd have to wait til 8:15pm to get my 6:30pm order, i would've ordered from somewhere else. read more

One of favourite sushi places in town for both lunch and dinner! There is a great selection of lunch specials for both bento boxes and korean dishes. The bento boxes come with soup and salad and my favourite boxes to get are the sushi box and the sashimi box for $8.99. I think this is one of the cheapest bento lunch specials around- the sashimi is very fresh and well portioned. The dinner options are equally as delicious, I would recommend getting a Chan combo (60 pcs, sashimi, sushi and rolls - $62.99) if you are dining with a couple other people. The service is very quick and the place is busy all the time. If you order take out, remember to bring enough cash to get 10% off! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a good a la carte Japanese restaurant that is decently priced. read more

Came here after a good hard workout and was ready to feast! Recommended by two friends, both said this place was really good. They'll be sending me hate mail when they see my review. I ordered a bento box along with a sashimi platter to share. I think I've been spoiled by Ninki's (on Adelaide St.) bento boxes, good tasting and cheap! The bento boxes at Gal's were ok, you get an abundance of food, 11 pcs of sushi, 4 or 5 slices of sashimi, teriyaki salmon and rice for $15.99. Like the previous reviewer said, their sushi and sashimi needs to improve, their sashimi slices were way too small. Very disappointed, I've had better. One thing that was good was my friend's L.A Kal Bi (Korean style short ribs), the meat was thick, tender and flavourful. For dessert we ordered black sesame ice cream, I was impressed with that, very good! I don't think they make it in-house so can only give credit for a good job finding and sourcing it. The name of the restaurant has "sushi" in it, you'd expect the place to offer good sushi/sashimi, Gal's Sushi simply did not deliver. read more

Had the spicy scallop roll ($6.99) and spicy tuna roll ($5.99). The rolls were fresh and inside had some spicy sauce with onions, fish eggs, and crunchy bits. And little rice is always a win! They're usually pretty busy during lunch hour, but service and food came fast. Their lunch special bento boxes are a good price around the $10-12 range. Been coming here for awhile and definitely a popular Markham sushi joint. read more

Gal's Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Markham, Ontario

After having lunch at Gal's today I was not too happy with my experience. Though I was there with a large group the service seemed really slow. We clicked the button which they have to bring a server over but after a few attempts and about 10-15 minutes nobody came. After, we just asked for water for our table and that never came as well. Overall could've been better. Food was decent but not comparable to many other places in Markham (did not try the Korean food) read more

This is a staple sushi place for Markham. The fish are always fresh and sushi made to quality. Sushimi are slice at a good thickness, not too thin not too thick. Its not ayce so the quality is good. The price is decent too. They don't charge through the roof for fresh fish. And they have premium ones as well if you are willing to pay more. I would suggest this place. read more

One of the worst sushi places I have ever tried , much as I want to say mediocre I'm sorry but my palate cannot fathom the slimy batter of the kam poongki which I had such a high expectations having had the dish in another Korean place. you guys can do better than this place . The sashimi were frozen and not even an attempt for a better quality . First time I tried salmon sashimi with thick Skin on !!! We only had two appetizers even if both of us ordered a meal.. I have to end this review because I've to wash my mouth of the awful taste with the new dessert place behind Gal's read more

When i got to this place it was packed. I didn't have to wait to be seated. I ordered from the lunch special. L4 Sashimi, Sushi, Roll Box which was $7.99. I waited 5-10 minutes for my food!?! while the person next to me got theirs first when i ordered before them. The Sashimi was thinly sliced! I think my thumb was bigger than the sashimi. The rolls fell all over the placed and was messy to eat and the sushi was super tiny with tiny bit of rice. The only good thing about this place was the decor. Nice and Clean. The service was just okay. The food was okay as well i wouldn't say it was "fresh" in my opinion. read more