We've been here a couple of times now; once for a takeaway and once to eat in. As far as I know,…read morethis is the only place in Pickering that has Poké bowls so that's what I come here for. I'm not going to lie, I'm confused by the decor. It's like a mix between a sports bar and a sushi place. I think it's the big heavy oak wood bar that dominates the restaurant combined with the typical uncomfortable bench seats... but yet there's some proper tables and chairs. It just throws me off a bit. No matter, the food is good. Their salmon poké bowl is delicious. The description is that it includes, Sushi Rice with Salmon, Avocado, Kani, Cucumber, Tobiko, Wakame, Green Bean, Corn, Mango, Mayo. I asked for a side of spicy mayo and it really kicked it up a notch. Next time I'll ask them to make it with spicy mayo instead. I'm pretty sure it had pineapple instead for mango though and honestly, it brightens up the dish. The guys running the place are really nice and the service is great. Super friendly and really welcoming. Everything that was being served to the other tables looked fantastic. I really do need to start trying other items on their menu. 3.5 for now. :)

Came here for dinner with my sisters and enjoyed the sushi. It's fresh and tasty. Definitely a…read moregreat spot in Pickering for sushi cravings.

We did a take out order. Food quantity was lesser than expected. We ordered mango salmon roll and…read moregot vegetarian mango roll instead. Food was pretty pricey. Probably won't order again

This is one of the sushi places I had in a while !! The food was fresh and served in a timely…read morematter and the ambiance was very quaint as well and thank you to the staff for being helpful !!

Good food and great service!…read more Came here on a Friday for lunch and it wasn't too busy. There was a lot of seating available. We were happy to find the sushi to be very fresh and not made with too much rice. There was also some sashimi available on the lunch menu, which was great! Hot tea is also an included beverage. We did find the eel avocado rolls to be a little bit too sweet because of the sauce. They had a good variety of dishes and the food came out really quickly. Service was excellent. Very nice staff. Price is reasonable too. Washrooms were clean and warm, especially in this cold weather!

Great AYCE (and a la carte) sushi restaurant. Good quality for Durham region standards…read more Lovely interior design, good service, robot delivery, iPad ordering. Bottomless pop. 10% off cash discount. Some interesting items such as Oreo tempura. Sushi pieces were good. Sashimi quality was mediocre. Fried items not bad, especially the shrimp skewers. The stir fried items was mediocre. Ice cream flavors were great. Tom yum soup was bland.

Our family stopped by to have a bite to eat after our grocery shopping. 1298 Sushi offers popular…read moremenu items. It's tucked away in a small plaza on Liverpool and Kingston Road. All the usual stuff on their ayce menus. Sushi rolls, hand rolls, hot foods, pad thai, udon, tempura, teriyaki, deep fried foods, soups, salads, and desserts. It's an iPad order system that lets you see pictures of the menu item before you order it. Service was fast. They cleared the tables quickly. We were particularly impressed by their fried banana dessert with ice cream. It was good quality and great value for a family meal.

This spot still holds strong being our favourite spot for sushi around the area, as previous…read morebad/mediocre experiences at 3 other locations just didn't justify any change. We've been buying takeout more often, so we can stay home and eat in a relaxed setting after a long day/week at work. The most recent time, I noticed the sui mai was not as good as usual. Not sure if they changed recipe/vendor or it was just an off batch. The steamed veggies are heavy on bell peppers.

I had just finished up with an appointment and I was starving! Sushi & Maki caught my eye in the…read moresame plaza so I thought I'd give them a try. Luckily, I got there just before the end of their lunch specials. I ordered their Lunch Bento Box 2 with Teriyaki Chicken that included California rolls, salad, rice, miso soup, and deep fried scallops. I substituted gyoza instead of the scallops. The miso soup offered some warmth on this cold day. It was simple but flavourful. The rest of the meal soon followed, presented in a typical fashion in a bento box. The presentation was nice but the teriyaki chicken appeared differently from what I'm used to seeing. Rather than stir-fried pieces of chicken, it appeared to have been cooked, partially shredded, and then sauced. It was also a bit dry, despite the sauce. Although the chicken was barely passable, the rest of the meal was good. The service was also good. Maybe I'll give them another chance...

Absolutely amazing! It's a small space but the team here is absolutely amazing. They greet you the…read moresecond you open the door and make you feel extremely welcomed. They're happy to serve you and the food is fantastic! The fish is fresh and it's great not just as an ayce spot but also an a la cart. Quality is amazing. I genuinely feel grateful to be able to enjoy dining here and the team do such a good job I always want to come back! Highly recommend

Solid option for families and large group. A little something for everyone including non Japanese…read moreoptions. None of the dishes were anyting to write home about (fish katsu in Particular was very bland) but would appeal to many different palates including children. Fried rice and wings were solid and husband enjoyed his teriyaki beef. We would return again. Maybe I'll try the sushi next time. Also has an AYCE menu which we may try another time.

As Makimono continues to grow their presence in the GTA, you can count on good and friendly service…read morewith lots of great variety of Japanese and East Asian eats at their Pickering location! There is something for everyone from sashimi to hand rolls to Pad Thai to even Salmon Tataki! The quality and portion size is quite reasonable and it's definitely worth the price of admission!

It saddens me to write this review because this was one of our favourite sushi spots in Pickering…read moreand one that we kept on our regular rotation during Covid to make sure we did our part to help them get through it. Unfortunately, over the past year, we have come here less and less because of "shrinkflation". I understand the price of everything has gone up and I can somewhat stomach that but when I'm paying more and getting less, I struggle to justify it. Sadly though, when we came here last night to get a takeaway, we were really disappointed that the quality of food has also taken a steep decline. The fish was not fresh and the rice had a musty smell and flavour to it. Even the spicy salmon rolls and california rolls left a lot to be desired. Overall, everything just lacked freshness and flavour. Needless to say, I did not enjoy my meal and I will likely be looking for a new sushi spot. The owners are such wonderful people though and they have fed us so well over the years that it just breaks my heart to see this decline. I hope it can get turned around.

I've been here twice now, and my experiences were completely different. The first time, Wendy was…read moreworking and she was absolutely amazing. She was patient, helpful, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcomed. Honestly, she's the reason I decided to come back a second time. Unfortunately, my second visit was very disappointing. There was a man working who was extremely rude and argumentative when we asked simple questions. Even after I clearly said we were dining in, he started removing items from our table before I had even begun eating. It felt rushed and uncomfortable. On top of that, he was on his phone the entire time from when we walked in until we left watching videos instead of paying attention to customers. I do want to mention that the cook did a great job, and the sushi was excellent. The food quality itself was not the issue. However, customer service makes a big difference, and this experience really took away from it. I hope management addresses this because the restaurant has potential, especially with staff like Wendy.

Finally a Japanese Sushi Restaurant that serves proper Sushi Rice…read more We were getting frustrated with ordering from Chinese/Korean run Japanese restaurants or worse Grocery Store sushi. At best they would rate a 2 star. There were no good sushi to be found in Durham Region. Bold statement but true. Kobo has been around forever. We used to go here weekly when it was a fish market. Fresh salmon daily. I'm not sure why we stopped when it turned into a restaurant. For years I thought it changed ownership. But it hasn't. We tried their sushi yesterday and it was delicious. Definitely a perfect score. This is what I always remembered what sushi tasted like but couldn't find. We can have sushi and Japanese food more often now! So excited.

2.5 stars Kobo…read moreGourmet is a decent Japanese owned Japanese restaurant if you are far out in the East... but definitely not comparable to some of the Japanese sushi place in Toronto. Most of the dishes ordered for the night is passable... not bad.. but will I order those again.. not really... and Would I ask my friends to come and try... oh not really... The only thing I enjoy is Kobo Omakase Sushi as I am always a sushi fan. Those sushi they serves here at Kobo are bite size which is smallish...the fish are fresh and tasty. I am not too crazy about the deco...as I do believe that where you eat does enhances the totally experience... and if I pay Kobo prices, I do expect some ambiance! The services though really sweet and attentive.

Azumi Sushi is a cozy neighbourhood spot for sushi, rolls, sashimi and other popular Japanese…read moredishes. My volleyball teammates often come here for sushi after our games. Food arrives at our table very quickly and it's always freshly made. The star of the show was the salty-sweet taste of the chicken teriyaki bento, followed by the beef as a close second place. Service is on point and very pleasant to answer any allergy questions.

I decided to try this place out for a quick lunch when on my way back from the GO station…read more I was impressed with their selection of Lunch Specials, but ultimately decided to go with my 3 favourite classic rolls. Which were: Spicy Salmon Roll Dragon Roll Yam Tempura Roll I called ahead and placed an order and they told me it would take about 20min. When I arrived, I saw that they offered a cash discount for 10% off. When I inquired, they told me that the discount only applies if you buy their loyalty card. This is the first time I've heard about purchasing a loyalty card, but anyway I decided to opt out of that as this was my first time here and I wasn't sure if I would become a regular here yet. My total bill came out to $27 which is a tad on the pricey side, but I was willing to give it a go, especially based on their great reviews. They food it self was pretty good. The quantity was great, but the quality wasn't amazing, mainly for the Yam Tempura roll. Overall, I did enjoy my food, but I don't think this will be my new regular spot. Side Note: They do accept Credit, but they don't accept AMEX

Their tempura is a must try! The batter is really good and it's just on point! I recommend trying…read moretheir lotus root tempura,who would have known lotus root can be this good. Sashimi is fresh, sushi are great. After all, you usually won't expect too much from an all you can est restaurant, their food quality is just really good. The staff are friendly, the place is nice and clean.

Me and my wife have ate there for years and never have been disappointed with their sushi. Always…read morefresh melt In your mouth. The shrimp curry is excellent as well as the tempura. The ambiance is good with relaxing Japanese music, the service is good as well.