Having been to the other Hana Don location in North York multiple times, I was delighted when they opened a new location in downtown. It's my go-to spot to get my don fix - I love the wide variety of dons (rice bowls) that they offer with various fish and seafood combinations. There are also unique appetizers in the menu, such as Purple Yam Croquettes, Crab Crackers, Braised Bamboo Shoots with Shirasu (immature whitebait fish), and Takowasa (marinated raw octopus pieces, to be eaten with or wrapped in nori / seaweed). Although the dons are the main highlight of their menu (hence the restaurant name), they also offer traditional sushi, sashimi, sushi rolls and sets (similar to other Japanese sushi restaurants). Miso Aburi Scallops were very flavourful - nicely torched, giving the scallops a nice grill / char taste. They came with red and green seaweed, and a bit of fish roe. Large Premium Hana Don contained a good amount of fish and seafood, including a whole abalone, uni, shrimp in the shell, aburi salmon, ikura (salmon roe), salmon sashimi, tuna sashimi, yellowtail sashimi, other various fish sashimi, tamago (egg), and a few slices of cucumber on a generous bed of rice. I liked that the rice was a mix of white rice and some type of dark-coloured grains. Unatama Don came with a big piece of unagi and tamago (egg) that were both excellent. The sashimi were all fresh. Okonomiyaki was disappointing but it was sort of expected... for only $9, it was about 99% just flour pan-fried in a patty, without any substantial fillings (unlike real okonomiyaki, which usually contains protein / seafood, cabbage, eggs, and other ingredients). Location is super convenient near Bay & Dundas, ambiance is very casual, and service is quick. read more

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I came here for an early weekday dinner before it got crowded halfway through our meal. The traditional Japanese wooden furniture and decor was simple yet good ambiance. I ordered a bara don, which was an assortment of seafood on rice, and it was delicious. Service was quick, food was fresh, and I'd definitely recommend this place. read more

I was absolutely impressed by the price to quality ratio that I had to visit twice while in Toronto. The service was great, everything was accommodated to fairly quick and attentively. The ambience of the restaurant is chill, plenty of seating. It can get loud when it's full, but that's the vibe. I was stuck between the sweet shrimp bowl and the uni bowl.... I think i like the uni/ikura/scallops combo a lot more than the sweet shrimp. I love the taste of the rice bowls! absolutely will come back in my next trip to Toronto! read more

Hana Don - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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First time trying this place and I was very pleased with the service. We went pretty late and they managed to accommodate us. What I really liked was that they had 3 options of warm water - Hot, Warm, and room temperature. Instinctively I knew this place cared about the clients digestive health. Though I'm sure if you asked for ice water, they would accommodate (my friend asked for no sauces in her maki roll). The fishes were plated very pretty and because it's sushi of course it tasted good. But I was surprised at the level of wasabi that was plated. Cleared up my sinuses for 30 seconds. The establishment is very clean and bright and a great place to head to if you're in a rush. read more

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Looks like they have gone through some changes with their menu and offerings. When we first came the menu focused on donburi's. While they still do this they now have introduced a mini buffet of sides and desserts. If you order a rice bowl the mini buffet is included. If you only want the mini buffet it's $20.00. Because of this all the prices have gone up. Price range of rice bowls start at 21.00 and go up depending on your toppings. What you can find at the mini buffet: Rice Miso soup Takoyaki Potato Croquettes Salads Variety of pickled vegetables ie: radish, cucumber and kimchi Orange wedges Ice cream - green tea and vanilla Quality of the kimchi, cucumber and radish was disappointing, lacking flavour. Someone at the table went with a chicken karaage donburi and the portion of chicken and rice were very generous. The tempura donburi was a little disappointing. The vegetables included were all root based (pumpkin and sweet potato) with a couple of pieces of mushroom. It would have been nice to have zucchini and broccoli to be included in the mix. Regardless the portion was generous. Not sure the mini buffet is worth it though. So again...not quite a 4 but a little better than a 3. read more

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. lots of free seating available . heard alot of good reviews about the location at fairview mall but this place left us quite disappointed . we both got don's but bad portion sizings (not too much sashimi but 80% rice) . the taste of sashimi is just mediocre, not the freshest or the worst . the appetizers were quite disappointing . the purple yam croquettes were not what to be expected, so plain tasting . and the skewers were more onion flavour if anything, even with the happy hour pricing- wouldnt recommend . the service was nice just one server available . the place is well lit and surrounded by many other gems read more

Hana Don - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Service was great! Beers (Sapporo) was super cold, I love that! The bowls were tasty with freshness. Ever since tasting fresh Wasabi, sushi isn't the same for me without it, but that's my problem. So back to the sushi bowls, good portions especially with the combo. You get a good variety. read more

Hana Don - Ice cold Sapporo & Scallop Carpacio - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Hanadon is a solid spot for Japanese donburi (rice bowls). We tried the chashu don and a roll which were both pretty good. Service is attentive and friendly. read more

Hana Don - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I ordered the Hokkaido Don - Uni, ikura, hokkaido scallop, shiitake on premium sushi rice Seafood was good. Scallops weren't sliced properly, still stuck together. Rice did not taste premium nor have the stickiness and texture I look for. Service was good. I liked the clean, modern interior. I might come back to try a different donburi and hope the rice is better. read more

Hana Don - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

First time at this location, its a bit small but service was great, and the food was fresh and tasty. Most dishes are on the average to reasonable price but if you want the more premium seafoods it can get expensive. read more

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I feel like I come here every time I have a long day lol. This time I ordered the Hokkaido Don. At first I was skeptical of the rice portion because it seemed like there was way too much in comparison to the ikura / uni / tamago / scallops, but it was just right. I think this is the first time I was able to finish the whole dish in the restaurant without feeling overly stuffed. Service was as usual - friendly and quick, and I came on a Friday evening ~7pm. It was half empty in the restaurant, and the music was top tier. read more

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Found this place on yelp and was within walking distance from the CN tower/Aquarium (~1 mile away). My family and I love Japanese cuisine and this place did not disappoint! We ordered the Salmon Avocado Bowl, Nagoya Bowl, and Unagi Bowl. Protein portion was very fair, there was a lot of rice in the bowl though. Flavor was on point as well and I didn't feel like I needed a lot of soy sauce for my bowl, which was great. Each donburi bowl also comes with a free miso soup! Service was quick and friendly. We didn't have to wait too long for our food to come out and staff was very warm and welcoming. The vibe definitely took us back to our time in Japan, so it was a pretty positive experience. Affordable donburi bowls are difficult to find, so it was nice to try this out and luckily it tasted great too. It is located in DT Toronto, so parking is a hassle, most garages have rates $22-$45 a day, so it's just a matter of finding the most affordable option in the area. Overall, we had a great experience and I wouldn't mind checking it out again! read more

Hana Don - Nagoya Donburi - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is a great little restaurant near Yonge-Dundas serving Donburi and Japanese dishes. Their service is great and our food was brought to us promptly. I tried their Bara Don which had a variety of fresh sushi grade fish, tamago, cucumber, and a delicious sauce over a bed of rice. It was surprisingly flavourful and filling. read more

Hana Don - Bara Don - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Uni & Ikura Don ($68 CAD) - Uni was from boston and wow. Very sweet, very high quality, super fresh. One of the best Unis I've had to be honest and you know it was good because it was smaller in shape. Ikura was marinated perfectly and not fishy or overly salty. The most impressive part was the rice. It was flavored with some mushrooms which gave it a great umami and sweet balanced flavor. This bowl comes with miso soup, seaweed and cucumber for wrapping. The tamago was a bit too airy for me but great to save for a sweet pallet cleanser at the end of your meal. Even their water had a hint of lemon in it, this small things all accumulate. Service was super attentive and sweet. Very helpful. This place is great for solo eaters as well as they have a side of the restaurant, set up similarly to a bar seating, where a lot of people came to eat alone. It was quite nice and accomodating since I travel alone quite a bit. It was quite busy on a thursday night but I was able to squeeze in. You can make reservations on yelp or their website. Fried Oysters ($13 CAD) this was not worth it. The oysters were sweet and fresh for sure.. however the batter was not it. It was undercooked and mushy, didn't go well with the oyster at all so I plucked out the oyster to eat by themselves and then it tasted good. The sauce that comes with it was a donkatsu type of sauce which was overpowering for fried oysters. Doesn't compliment it well but overall the quality of oysters they used was good still! I highly recommend come treating yourself here. I love that the menu has clear, and beautiful pictures of their sets. All these things combined really just made it a great dining experience. Treat yoself here, i'm definitely coming back to try more of their rice bowls. read more

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My favorite meal during my one-week stay in Toronto! The quality fo the food, fish, and sake were all excellent and the staff was attentive, prompt, and polite. Would definitely highly recomend! read more

Hana Don - Okonomiyaki - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Good variety and quality donburi, though a bit small portion-wise. Got the lobster kaisen don (lobster with scallops, uni and other seafood) and unatama don (unagi with tamago). Both were fresh, had tasty combinations, and a pretty good protein-to-rice ratio. Also got the pickled baby octopus which was a quick and interesting appetizer with how chewy and pickle-y it was. Service was efficient. Vibe was casual. And while there was a line when we got there, it seemed to move quickly as we got seated within a few minutes (they do accept reservations). Overall, Hana Don is a great spot to try if you want different combination donburis. read more

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Hanadon is a Japanese restaurant that offers the "sea in a bowl" dining experience. They have a variety of menu items including delicious appetizers, donburi combos, omakase/aburi sushi, and rolls. All the dishes we tried were very enjoyable and tasty. Here is what we tried: Aburi Don [seared salmon, scallop, white fish + fish egg] - I liked how the searing of the components of the dish gave it a charred taste. The seafood was fresh and tasty! Unatama Don [grilled freshwater eel + tamago] - grilled eel never lets me down. This may be the largest piece of eel I've ever had. So tasty and savoury. Gold dragon roll - taste good as expected. Service was attentive and the atmosphere is clean, bright, and calming. Would definitely come back to try more! read more

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This place opened up not too long ago and was on my bucket list to try since reviews seem great on google. The interior is very bright and ample seating. They have a promotion where if you have to wait 30+ minutes, you can 10% off. However, we didn't need to wait too long since it wasn't too busy last Friday night. They also accept cash for 5% discount off your bill! Service was also great and efficient. My fiancé and I had ordered takoyaki to start ($8) and each ordered 1 Don bowl: bara Don ($25) that came with assortment of chopped "high quality" seafood, cucumber, tamago on premium rice and Toyosu Don ($32) which came with sweet shrimp, salmon, white fish, scallop, ikura on premium rice. Hana Don did seem "premium" in pictures online so it set my standards high for quality fish. However, I thought it wasn't the best cuts of fish and the pieces were a little bit thinly cut. Food was still decent but I had wish for better quality for their prices on the menu. Charging $32 before tax and tip for a bowl, I'd expect sashimi pieces to be better than what I could get at an all you can eat restaurant. I felt like the salmon sashimi I could get at H-Mart tasted better than what I had at Hana Don and I could have made myself a bowl at home that would cost less than what I paid here. My fiancé felt the same for his bowl as well (Bara Don) and thought the fish variety could have been better as well. He had a type of fish with weird texture and we weren't sure of the fish type. We asked our server and they were unsure as well. I don't see myself coming back and craving their bowls, but if they have promotions or improve their fish quality I might give them another try. Our main concern is their pricing for the quality of fish they serve. We felt like paying that price, we rather pay a little more for all you can eat or ordering from other sushi restaurants such as J-San that serve better fish. read more

Hana Don - Bara Don (top), Takoyaki (middle) and Toyosu Don (bottom). - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I came here upon a coworkers recommendation, and it was also close to my workplace. I came during lunch and so it was a little bit busy and longer wait. I got the large premium Hana Don combination that came with miso soup. I brought it back to the office and to eat, and it was delicious. I was flavorful and had a very tasty sauce with it. read more

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I heard so many good comments about this restaurant and finally visited this place. Dining area was clean and tidy. Service was quick and the server was very friendly. I ordered Unatama Don, which is grilled eel & tamago (egg) on a bed of white rice ($24). And my friend got Nagoya Don that is chopped toro, seared salmon and tobiko on sushi rice ($25). Both were delicious and I got pretty much what I expected. read more

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Thought the Markham location was ok but this one definitely misses the mark. Came here for lunch on a weekday and was not busy at all. Ordered the Tsukiji Don (29) which had salmon, scallop, white fish and yellow tail. Very disappointed. Fish had the very fishy taste, didn't seem very fresh. Best thing was probably the sushi rice on the dish. At a demanding price of $29 I would have expected some good quality fish, even if it comes in a don format. It's the kind of sashimi you get when you order cheap takeout sushi. Girlfriend ordered the Bara Don (25), and it wasn't any better. She left quite a bit of fish when we got the bill as it was very fishy tasting and the waitress went "Oh, is it very fishy? Maybe try putting wasabi and soy sauce to mask the taste." Gave us a very weird feeling like they know the fish quality is poor or something. Would not come back. read more

Hana Don - Tsukiji don (29) - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I went here for their grand opening in June! This is the first time I went to Hana Don, and it was so downtown so the location was really great. I got the Fuji don, because it had a lot of variety of seafood, and I wanted to try new ones. The shrimp and fish were so fatty and had so much flavor, and I enjoyed trying new types of fish that all tasted fresh. I did try the uni, which I discovered wasn't for me, but still tasted fresh. We also got the sous vide beef don, which came with an egg on top, which was so yummy and the beef tasted great! Overall super flavourful and fresh sea Food. If you want to see my video review, check out @hb.eatstoronto on instagram! read more

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I've been to the downtown location too but the Markham location is better. I ordered the chirashi don and it was a vibrant variety of colours. 10/10 presentation and quite tasty. read more

Hana Don - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Just very plain and nothing interesting... I tried a Tsukiji Don... maybe just stick to the cheaper ones? It's just a few pieces of cheap sashimi on top of rice- mostly salmon, a half a scallop Not worth 40 dollars after tax. Like someone else had mentioned, it's just cheap fish you could get anywhere, maybe even at T and T, which I saw people get after I walked around. I didn't finish some of the fish afraid I might get sick. The rice was decently seasoned. Soooooooo not worth it and utterly disappointing. Doubt I'd go back. read more

Inviting and delectable. I strolled to the restaurant on an early yet cold evening and was welcomed by a warm interior and pleasant staff. I delighted in the unatama don which was a delectable eel over sweet tamago and rice. I imbibed a small hot sake which really warmed me up. Prior to the meal, I was served a warm simple bowl of miso soup with a bit of tofu and wakame. The dining space is on the small and cozy side. You can easily dine alone, a pair, or in a group of six. I'd suggest making a reservation if you do have a larger group. Service was as to be expected - attentive and cordial. Staff assisted one another ensuring guests received what was needed. I suggest to arrive early to beat the crowds. read more

Hana Don - Unatama Don with hot sake - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Don't get me wrong, the portion and quality is right in terms of price, but the over abundance of rice in contrast to seafood is not. I was sorta miffed to dig down my bowl and realize that 80% was rice. The servers are quite nice and the place is generally beautiful and I'm certain I'll one day return just not soon. For sure to try another dish. And for $30 was sorta worth it for the variety of fish. read more

Hana Don - A6? - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Tasted great with very fair pricing! The torched salmon tasted very good. The ambience is very clean and bright. Definitely going to go back and try more of the menu read more

Hana Don - Nagoya don, miso soup - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I tried their dinner lately. The food was average and service was acceptable. The fish inside the don was okay fresh but not great and portion was smaller than lots of similar places. The rice in the don shouldn't be called premium rice. It was not good at all. Hard and not tasty. Their yakitori was also very very small. I wouldn't recommend the dish. The only highlight of the meal was the huge and fluffy cheesecake. It was at uncle tetsu's level but of course at more expensive price. read more

I am a HUGE fan of this establishment. The quality of the sushi was fresh, each piece was the perfect width and sliced perfectly it was overall a delicious fresh light dish. I have never experienced a Donburi dish. If you haven't either it's essentially a bowl of premium Japanese rice with sashimi on top. To eat this dish you take a little sashimi dipped in soy sauce, a little rice and enjoy. As you can see, the presentation is beautiful! Each dish was served with gold flakes and edible flowers. It also comes with a warm bowl of miso soup served at the perfect ready-to-eat temperature. I must mention however that although we were seated right away, there was an unusually long wait time for service. This may have been the result of the servers taking their lunch break and although I do understand front and back staff need to their breaks, it definitely impacted the customer's experience. However, with that said, the food was so good I would go back, even if I had to wait again. ** star deduction because of long wait time for service and food. read more

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Great food and great service! We were a party of 6 and the hostess and waitress were quick to accommodate us by moving around their tables. This restaurant is a bit on the smaller side so try to make a reservation beforehand. The food was delicious and the cuts of sashimi were super fresh! Miso soup was hot and tasty, and their sushi rolls were delicious! Their donburi comes with a lot of toppings and also a lot of rice so if you don't want to eat so much rice, let the waitress know. If I ever come back to Toronto, I'm definitely coming back here for another meal! read more

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Inconsistent quality. Went twice last week and it was so-so at best. Service was kind both times. That is why I always tip for service even though food is meh read more

I had been wanting to try this place ever since I saw it on my last visit to toronto. Large menu of assorted chirashi bowl options. Portions look small but are filling. Fish here is very fresh. Very small casual place with some very tasty bowl options. We ordered a premium mixed bowl as well as a bowl consisting of uni, scallop, and ikura. Everything was beautiful, very rich and fresh, though I wish that they pre-brushed the soy sauce and glazed the tops of our bowls since it is very difficult to dip these small pieces. One of our bowls came with some shiitake mushrooms underneath the rice which I love. The bowls all come with a delicious and hearty miso soup. I do wish that the rice would have been sushi rice though. This is a nice treat for if you want some very fresh fish! read more

Hana Don - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I am thoroughly impressed by this relatively new restaurant on Dundas. There is a variety of classic Japanese appetizers, rolls, aburi sushi, and of course, donburis or rice bowl dishes. The Hana roll was incredible, a really unique umami-rich and savoury flavour combination with seared white fish, caviar, and salmon. I am definitely ordering that again next time. Also had the aburi don and takoyaki, both were great. Everything was fresh, authentically made (I think), and the server was knowledgeable and helpful. The restaurant itself has a very clean and warm aesthetic, and is centrally located to be a good date location or lunch meeting. Has definitely filled a niche and is instantly on my list of favourite restaurants in Toronto. read more

Hana Don - Hana roll - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

There is finally a Japanese Sashimi/Chirashi Rice Bowls in Toronto! I love how Hana Don has all the different type of sashimi rice bowls. They even have a uni Don for a good price. I got their Tsukiji Dona and it comes with yellow tail, scallop, salmon, white fish, squid and fish eggs on top of a bed of seasoned Japanese rice. The meal came with a cute wooden set and the portion was a good size. My friend got the salmon and avocado Don and it came with lots of fish! The fish were fresh and the meal also came with a miso soup, which is nice on a cold winter day. I definitely will come back to try a different sashimi bowl. I thought the service was a little slow at the beginning when they had a lunch rehab. The servers were all very polite and nice though. The restaurant was very cute with their decorations though. They had Japanese drink posters on the wall and also some sake and other drinks placed along the wall shelves for decor. This spot is a nice option for students and tourists around Eaton centre and it is definitely a niche Japanese cuisine too. Worth trying it out! read more

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Spotted this place while on the Streetcar going through Dundas. We'd been craving a simple rice bowl and this place looked like it would do the trick. Inside has a very modern wood aesthetic and a chill atmosphere. There were lots of available tables when we got there around 5:00 pm, but over the next hour, it had really filled up. Despite the busy night, our server was very responsive, making sure our cups of tea were always filled. There are also counter seats which are great for solo diners. I got the Bara Don. It was like most chirashi bowls and overall good, satisfying my cravings. I will say it had a great mix of different fish that kept it interesting. The seafood to rice ratio was also solid, unlike some places where you finish the fish way too fast. The rice itself was also good quality. Overall, I recommend checking this place out if you're looking for a quality rice bowl. They have a lot of options so I'm sure you'll find something you're craving. read more

Hana Don - Bara Don - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Hana Don was lively and we grabbed the last table on a Saturday night. We really enjoyed our bowls - the small spoon encouraged me to eat smaller portions slower which I appreciated! The monkfish liver appetizer was something I've never seen before, but liked the ponzu with the neutral tasting liver. I ordered the bara don, and my favourite part was the tamago. I could probably eat a bowl full of just tamago. Fish was fresh, okra was a nice fibrous addition. My friends thought their dons were delicious too - the unagi portion was nice and thick. I'd recommend this place! read more

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Quality of fish, presentation, and service were all amazing on my last visit. I felt welcomed as soon as I stepped in and the staff were incredibly attentive throughout the meal. The fish quality is some of the best I've had in Toronto and every bowl was nicely crafted. If I had to complain about one thing, it would be that portions are a bit small for the price. Still, I can't wait to come back to try more things on the menu! read more

Hana Don - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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went to Hana Don with my mom during my short trip to Toronto. as an American, the prices were a bit less expensive than what you'd pay in the states for donburi (after converting to USD), so that was a plus!! I don't remember what dish I ordered but it was so good! it had salmon, yellowtail, squid, fish egg, scallop, and another fish im not sure of but the combination was awesome. the only downside was that they gave a bit too much rice so i ended up wasting a lot of it. read more

Hana Don - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Saw this place on a whim and dropped in with a party of 7 for dinner. It was empty but don't let that scare you away because the food and service was amazing. We tried multiple dons and each one was delicious. I had the premium sashimi set and the sous vide beef don. The sashimi was delicious and fresh, and the beef was tasty and well cooked. My egg on top was perfect! It was my birthday and they gave us some free matcha cheesecake which was good too. Highly recommend! read more

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Nice service but was just a little above average on the food. It was hard to figure out what to order and they didn't seem to have as much selection as we are used to for sushi. read more

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