What a great spot!! The sushi rolls are very full and they have lots of different rolls including some I'd never seen before. We had the chicken teriyaki, the yam dragon roll, a futo maki roll, and a Florida mango roll. All were delicious. The view of the lake is beautiful if you sit on the patio. I think they have beer deals so it would be a great spot for that on a sunny day. read more

Guirei Japanese - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Across the corner from another sushi place, this is much larger and able to accommodate a group of five. The booth was nicely private with curtains. They also offered a 10% cash discount. I was really pleased with the sushi bar dinner combos. The right amount of food for a good price. The miso soup that came with the combo was particularly good, and the ginger was fresh. read more

Guirei Japanese - Salmon lover dinner - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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The ambience is nice with cute booths to sit on the side with privacy curtains and I enjoyed the complementary green tea as well. The portion size is large but the sushi tasted average and the yam sushi roll came off too greasy for my liking though had a crunch to it. read more

Guirei Japanese - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came for lunch. There's a harbourfront streetcar stop right at the door so it's quite accessible. Tried some different rolls. Starting at $13 per roll, the flavours are quite nice and the portions are pretty good. It's not filled with rice. In fact there isn't much rice at all. They start you off with a small bowl of soba while you wait which I thought was quite nice since usually it's just some miso soup. They offer Korean dishes on the menu as well so if you wanted those it's also available read more

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Yum! Simple and delicious sushi right by the water. In a much quieter area of Queens Quay. Great to sit outside on their covered patio. Friendly staff and service. read more

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Sadly, not what it used to be. A neighborhood gem for over 20 years now under new ownership the quality has declined. Rolls are now oversized and not well put together making them very difficult to eat. They require several bites due to size and fall apart as soon as you try to pick them up due to poor construction. Many of the rolls are covered in thick gooey "specialty sauces" obscuring the taste of the rice/fish/seaweed which is a shame because ingredients are very fresh and of high quality. The sushi is now of the calibre and quality I would expect in a mall. read more

We went for lunch and got the teriyaki salmon bento box, bulgogi bento box, and maki bento box! We enjoyed the meal and the waitress was really kind! Worth coming to try! read more

Guirei Japanese - Maki bento box and teriyaki bento box - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Have eaten here a few times and ordered their take out many times. Great sushi options, wonderful service and great autosphere. Their love boats in particular are fantastic! read more

Great food!! I was pleasantly taken aback by how good the sushi's were. The fish balls are a must try!! Will definitely be going back!! read more

Guirei Japanese - Fish balls & Tuna Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Service was super good and very fast!! Got a couple hand rolls and one of the lunch deals, super yummy and the quality of the fish was amazing! read more

I had the avocado bibimbap and it was pretty good. We also tried the avo salmon rolls and they were really yummy. The avocado was fresh. Service was a little slow but that's probably because there was only one girl with three tables. Their menu has a lot, from sushi to donburi to katsu and other korean dishes. I'd come back to try something else! read more

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Great food, friendly staff. I think their sushi and maki rolls are good, I love how little rice they add to their rolls, their fish has been always fresh (my husband orders sashimi and he usually had fresh fish) and I also like their Teriyaki vegetables and tofu. We haven't been here many times so I can't say I have tried many things but usually when we come in, the place is not busy at all. We always get a table right away and when we order take out it's ready in 10-15 minutes or so. read more

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Came with my coworkers and found the service to be really good. The waiter was extremely quick and attentive and gave us some free stuff on the house which was really nice!! The food is 3.5 for me, I got a ramen and it was too salty. Still enjoyable though! read more

Guirei Japanese - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I've tried sushi here a few times and both times I really enjoyed them. I tried dragon with salmon as well as with eel and also Philadelphia. The services was very attentive. The rolls were quite big and 8 pieces were enough for me to feel full. I will definitely come back. read more

I come here for the bibimbap, other cooked dishes or avocado roll-- and because it's super close. It's nice that they give you extra sides like the little noodle side dish, and they used to give a side 2 piece cooked fish roll, but may have stopped. The patio is decent. As for the sushi, I'd skip it, the taste is bland and it's pricy for what you get. read more

A great find near Billy Bishop airport. My wife and I had a layover in Toronto awaiting our connection. We walked to the restaurant, ate and walked back in 70 minutes! The sushi was super fresh, and was very tasty. David, the manager, was accommodating with our timeline and made excellent recommendations. Definitely have the 'Bolton Roll'. We will be back anytime we have a connection at Billy Bishop! Strongly recommend Guirei! read more

I ordered Pork Bone Soup, aka Gamja Tang. "Tang" in Korean means "soup", so where the heck is it?? Where is the soup that I ordered?? In addition, there's barely any meat on these bones. Worst dish from authentic Korean owners and chef. read more

Guirei Japanese - This is their Pork Bone Soup. This is suppose to be a soup dish with meat and potatoes. Where's the soup? - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Restaurants along the harbourfront are surprisingly limited for a tourist area. With options such as Shoeless Joes and Swiss Chalet I would say that Guirei is one of the better selections in the harbourfront neighbourhood. Guirei's appearance is like any average sushi restaurant I've been to in Toronto. Unexpectedly large on the inside, the restaurant is dimly lit with very simple décor, creating a casual dining atmosphere. The noise level of the restaurant is also quiet but that was probably due to the fact that there were only a few customers eating there. The food was OK. They had a vast amount of items on their menu offering a few "dishes" that veered from the typical sushi menu but mostly all were staples. Portion sizes of the food were decent and the overall taste was not mind blowing but not bad. To start, I was craving something deep fried. I decided to try their "Soft Shell Crab" and the "Agedashi Tofu". The Soft Shell Crab was exactly what I expected it to be - battered, deep fried and served with a dipping sauce. In terms of taste, there wasn't anything spectacular about it. The crab was subtle in texture and the meat was juicy...and tasted like crab (surprise!). The Agedashi Tofu consisted of fairly large tofu cubes, also deep fried, and topped with bonito flakes. On the first bite, the tofu is crispy but the middle is soft. The sauce it was served in wasn't too salty but was flavourful enough to complement the tofu. For the main, the "storm roll" caught my eye on the menu. It consisted of deep fried salmon with avocado, lettuce, and green onion all rolled into a very big fat sushi roll. It had a predominant salmon taste with a hint of spice. I didn't think the lettuce belonged in the roll as it didn't really add anything to it. It was an unnecessary, soggy ingredient that would not have been missed. Overall, the food and the service were very good. The waitress was friendly and we didn't wait very long for the food. The prices were pretty standard for sushi dining. It wasn't the best in Toronto but definitely worth a try if you are in the neighbourhood. read more

Guirei Japanese - sushi pizza - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Ate here again last night and I just have to say I am so lucky to live a five minute walk from this hidden gem. I eat a lot of sushi, and this place is pure quality. Beautiful presentation, fresh fish, perfect portion sizes. Just such a cute little place too. Very unassuming staff who always thank you when you leave... Or at least they do to me... Maybe because I go so often. This is not a premium, high class restaurant people. But if you want amazing sushi, you will not be disappointed. read more

Guirei Japanese - Dinner #6. Sushi and Maki. - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

First time there last night. This is a Japanese owned restaurant so the place was very clean, service was gracious and polite and plating and presentation were well thought of. For a Friday night, the place was not packed. This is definitely a hidden gem. Got the unagi donburi, and the eel was soft and the sauce was just right. Also got a side of spicy scallop sushi... Omg. Definitely going back there again, the sushi quality and service is better than any of the king west joints. read more

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Love the options and wide range of Japanese menu. They make good food. The ramen was affordable and highly recommended. I had the seafood ramen and it was so tasty! read more

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Their sushi is really good I love it, favourite roll is the Sunrise roll. Prices are a little higher now, The staff some are friendly, but that might just be because I'm a regular, & others can be very apathetic. read more

Zero stars! Unfriendly tacky uncouth no go spot and confusing greeting by the older sushi chef perhaps even the owner. It appears he intentionally understaffed and decided to do the honours himsel but he should not be in the kitchen.He does not cover his hair and strokes his hands through his hair, he moves from making nigiri to maki to deep deep frying giant shrimp in the batter all without washing his hands!!! I'm surprise this place is still open and the city inspector has not shut down for not maintaining hygienic practices. I am calling. The Intent this summer is the only to sell pitchers of beer on the patio which was not clean. I shall never return and I live close to the area. Lastly beware of false advertising! Menu said you get soup and salad; this was abruptly changed when paying for takeout-only 1 pathetic mushroom in a tasteless soup; abruptly changing itimes on menu clearly a rip ender with stafff and servers seem embarrassed and stressed when he greets clients or talks about staying on the patio to order and screaming at clients no you don't get that with that instead you have to buy the extra items which are plain as day printed are included with especially the combos! Stay away! read more

I've been meaning to try this place because of it's convenient location to CityPlace. The combination of a Japanese, Korean and sushi restaurant gives this place a wide variety to choose from. I went here with friends and although the service was prompt and friendly, the food didn't particularly stand out. I ordered the unagi don in which the avocado and pickled radish was a nice touch, but the barbeque eel tasted like it was store-bought. I would probably come here again to try their Korean entrees next time read more

Guirei Japanese - Unagi Donburi - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I got the chicken Katsu tonight and it was horrible the rice when I opened it looked half eaten and also found a hair in it and it was cold. Maybe they didn't like me and gave me someone's left overs. It came with 2 thin chicken cutlets, 1 was good the other awful. Chicken had weird texture when biting into it like... Rubbery carrot... Not impressed did not eat even 1/3 of my meal. $15.58 a bit pricey especially for rice from a trash bin & mutant, freezer burned expired chicken. Hungry buyer beware, maybe disappointed. read more

Guirei Japanese - I did not eat any rice it came like this with a hair in it:( - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My friend an I came here on Saturday for lunch. We both decided to go with the bento box because of their lunch specials. The place was very nice and cozy. I like the overall atmosphere of it. It wasn't too busy when we came in but after we were seated, more people started to come in. We settled in a booth, super clean, comfy seats and a nice view of the lake. I ordered the beef teriyaki bento box and my friend ordered the chicken bento box. Aside from the protein, the box came with 5 pieces of different tempura. 2 shrimps and other veggies. There was edamame, a bowl of rice, three pieces of yam maki sushi, a fried eggplant in one corner and the teriyaki. On the side with the bento box, there was a small noodle soup, traditional garden salad and the miso soup. All for 12.00! I love this place and the food, you can really tell that everything was made fresh and that the tempura was made to order and haven't been sitting around in oil or on the side. The beef teriyaki was so delicious, next time I will get the salmon. I wasn't able to finish the bento box, there was just way too much food and I was pretty stuffed eating half of it. I think two people can definitely share this. Do come here, it is not all you could eat but for 12.00 you will get stuffed by the bento box! read more

We've been back here a couple more times since. I find their sushi to be much better than their "cooked" food. The boats/combos are also decently priced given the area and what you get. Definitely advise you order sushi/sashimi or rolls vs cooked food for this place but otherwise it's a welcome spot along the west side of Harbourfront. read more

still my favorite non-splurge sushi place along the waterfront. nice patio. always decent food.

A 3-hour unscheduled break at work without any food prompted me to finally check out this place which some of my coworkers have raved about. I ended up ordering the Dinner Box A ($21) which came with with your choice of salmon, beef, or chicken teriyaki, your choice of sashimi, sushi, or maki, shrimp and vegetable tempura, and surprisingly, no rice! For $2 more, the Dinner Box B option included rice, sashimi, sushi, AND maki; no tempura though. My dinner wasn't anything special; the chicken was a bit chewy and the teriyaki sauce was pretty watery in consistency. And for $21, it was a bit pricier than the typical bento box. They do have a separate take-out section in the restaurant, which I imagine they get a lot of orders from, considering the slim pickings in take-out options in the area. While the staff was friendly on the phone and in-person, I, unfortunately, will not be placing any more take-out orders here. read more

GREAT sushi! Love this place. Been dining here and getting takeout for 9 years. One of my favourite in Toronto. Fantastic menu. Friendly staff, Reliable quality. Cold beer and hot sake! Nice patio too in summer. read more

The best sushi place of all time!! I have probably eaten here over 100 times and it honestly gets better each time, the service is excellent, they bring the food out fast, the menu has a great variety, everything tastes amazing, the price is fair and they give you these little soup appetizers on the house before your meal comes, excellent dining experience, 10/10 read more

Have eaten here at least 20 times between April 2010 and Sept 2011, usually around 3-4pm, mainly because it's the only sit-down restaurant within a ten minute walk from my work. Food is generally very fresh. Pretty good dynamite roll, tempura appetizer, banana fritters for dessert. I always miss the lunch specials b/c of the time of my work lunch or would've tried that long ago. So it forces me into getting two a la carte items, usually two of the three above, since I don't want to spend $19.99 on the dinner combo. Then again, my bill usually comes to around $17 after taxes, so it's 20 by the time I tip. Service is 90% of the time very friendly and stereotypical of the many Japanese restaurants I've been at in Toronto. All smiles, politeness, female-only, dressed in cultural style. Usually they are quite attentive, making sure the complimentary green tea is topped up, your food is good, etc. A few times I had to wait very long, which I attribute to them being short staffed maybe? The place is never really busy when I go, often three or four tables occupied inside, and if it's the summer, one or two outside are taken on the patio. I always prefer the patio if it's nice out, as you can watch planes taking off from the city airport. Debit & credit accepted. Liquor licensed. read more

Great sushi, terrible customer service. They should consider stepping up their game since a brand new sushi place opened right across the street. Will NOT be coming back. read more

What's with the hate, guys? I mean granted I wouldn't really come here for dinner and I do live a block away, but I really do think that their lunch specials are pretty great. I've tried the LA ribs and the black cod teriyaki, and both were quite good. The bento boxes are a particularly good deal since they come with salad, tempura, and 2 small pieces of yam sushi, soup and rice along with the portion of whatever you're getting. Having gotten takeout before, you definitely get a smaller portion of everything, so from a value perspective, I don't really recommend going this route. Service is pleasant, and I got what I needed out of them, so I have no complaints. read more

By far the worst sushi experience I've had. While waiting for our delayed flight at Billy Bishop Airport, we decided to leave the terminal for a while to check out the nearby restaurants. I checked Yelp to see what was around and unfortunately Guirei was the only nearby open establishment. Even though it was lunchtime, the place wasn't that busy (which should have been a warning sign). It was a beautiful day, but all of the 4-person tables (I was with a few other people) were occupied by single diners, so we had to cram onto a smaller table. Let me say this first: the service was, for the most part, very good. Our server was attentive and understanding of our numerous complaints. They could do a little more about dining area management (aka, making sure parties of 4 don't have to sit at tiny tables while single diners take up 4-seaters), but that's about it. And now on to the food... Our lunch dishes came out soon after ordering (we mentioned having a flight to catch), but there was just something off about everything. One person in our party ordered the LA Shortribs (supposedly a special), but were really just warmed up in the microwave. I ordered the sashimi bento box, but was less than impressed. All of the sashimi had a fishy/frozen taste and smell, which was an immediate turnoff. Determined not to let this ruin my experience, I forged ahead through the sashimi plate but stopped all together half-way through the tuna. A hair. Yes, a long black hair was found in between two of my sashimi pieces. On the plate, sure, I can understand that. But *in between* two pieces of the same kind of sashimi is very unusual. read more

This was our 3rd time to the restaurant. First 2 was OK, but for the 3rd one the waiter took our order but has never brought us one of the dishes. They tried to convince us that we had this dish for 30 min sending every time a new person to talk to us. At the end they finally decided to charge it to us, it was 15 dollars dish out of 200 dollar bill. Do not recommend this place since they do not respect their customers. read more

Absolutely the worst sushi in Toronto I have ever had. The salmon appears to have gone through a microwave (see my photo), tuna is flaking and grey. So bad we sent it back. read more

Guirei Japanese - Worst sushi ever. - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

For take out* Sorry Guirei but I was not impressed. This place looks well past its sell by date; the kitchen viewed from the delivery area has a real unclean feel to it. This was probably the worst sushi I have ever had. The gyoza was dried-out and basically inedible. The sashimi sliced far too thickly. The sushi pizza was also v poor. And $65 for 2 peeps, never again. read more

We had a few maki rolls from here. Eh nothing to rave about. It was made in front of me because I was a bit late for my pick up order and they gave my order away. I waited 10 min and they made the order pretty quick but it still didn't taste fresh and was honestly bland. Not a fan of the service, the gentleman at the counter (who I know I spoke to) tried to tell me I didn't order there but rather "the crappy place down the street" and then backtracked to say "oh yeah I remember you, but you are late and some lady came and said she had an order and we gave her yours". Maybe I'll try the "crappy" sushi down the street next time. read more

I wanted to try this place as I live close-by, it failed on service, food, ambience, pretty much everything. Place was not busy, we were the only 2 people in the dining room, and there were a few people on the patio. Service was non existent, just took our orders, dropped off the food, didn't ask if everything was ok, did not refill our (lukewarm) tea. Ordered the LA Ribs, they were ok, nothing special. The accompanying rice was cold and hard, the miso soup also lukewarm and overly salty. Also ordered the lobster roll and dragon roll with salmon. Worst rolls I've ever had, rolled so loosely that they fell apart right when we lifted them off the plate. Tiny slivers of fish and just a terrible presentation. Cleanliness is terrible, the soy sauce container was filthy, and the sauce was black for some reason, probably a combination of being dirty and refilled too many times. Also an "old" dirty smell in the dining room, with flies buzzing around everywhere. Just an absolutely horrible dining experience. read more