Last night my wife and I arrived for a 6PM reservation on a Friday night. The small but funky…read morerestaurant was full but our table was ready for us. Despite every table being full the two servers in our area made us feel like we were alone in the room. They kept the tea hot and Sake full. We had three Maki rolls, two from the daily specials. The lobster roll was excellent and the others very good. With Misu soup a salad and lots of sake dinner with tax and tip was less than $140 for 2. We left with a smile and a promise to return.

The black cod sushi ($10 for 2 pieces) is an interesting take on the fish, the nigiri torched…read moretableside so the fish's fat begins to melt forming slight layers in the cod. Being a denser fish, it does need a fair amount of flavour and while the sweet soy was a start, it needed something else for interest. After the experience, I'm still on the fence of whether a nigiri is the best use of this prized fish. My preference is still for the baked miso marinated black cod ($15) where the fish is hot and flaky and infused with a slightly sweet umami flavour. The palm-sized portion is just enough for sharing amongst two people. Sushi Bar's other a-la-carte nigiri is just as good with large pieces of barbeque eel on the unagi and a thick slice of ruby red tuna on the maguro (both $7 for 2 pieces). Displaying the lobster on top of the lobster roll ($18) was a great idea as it becomes the first thing you taste, and diners can see the full tail in its glory. However, it was already overcooked and blowtorching it at the table made it even more dry and chewy. Ideally, they should undercook it to begin, and the torching will help heat and finish off the doneness at the table. It's a dish with promise and the thin cucumber lantern a great idea for a beautiful garnish. Starting every meal is a bowl of rice crackers that arrives with drinks, a pre-pandemic tradition that I'm glad has been kept, providing something to snack on as we peruse the menu. A new addition is an amuse bouche of seafood, squid, and seaweed salads, enough for a bite each to enjoy while the rest of the meal arrives. As the temperature drops, the complimentary starter is sometimes a rich hot bowl of miso soup with cubes of tofu and seaweed flakes. A welcomed respite after a cool walk to the restaurant. With a variety of maki available, the black dragon ($17) was an interesting take on the fancier dynamite roll. In this case, sweet-glazed barbeque eel, tempura bits, fish roe, and green onion wrapped around the shrimp tempura. It's a colourful creation offering a variety of textures and flavours and it's ideal that the pieces aren't overly large so that they are enjoyed in one bite. The red dragon ($17) is just as good, substituting the barbeque eel for salmon instead. If you're in the mood for shrimp tempura ($8 for 3 pieces), I'd recommend having it in maki-form as the fried shrimp by itself is underwhelming, the batter too thick and the temperature tepid at best. Upsold to the tuna tartare roll ($10), we should have stuck with the tried-and-true spicy tuna ($8). In the tartare, the tuna too pulverized and the filling including dreaded tempura bits that causes the roll to become gummy. It also needs more heat to be considered spicy tuna. Despite their name, Sushi Bar also makes a variety of non-sushi dishes. You get a hefty portion of hamachi kama ($19) with the full portion, a meaty cut of the fish's jaw. A thicker cut, there were parts of the fish that could have been done a touch less but being a bone-in piece, it can be hard to gauge. Nevertheless, the skin was crispy and the fish hot and delicious. Served with a radish ponzu soy sauce, a bit more salt sprinkled onto the fish would help it pop.

This sushi spread was such a pleasant surprise. The rolls taste really fresh and clean, and they're…read moresurprisingly filling without feeling heavy. I love the simple little details, just enough sauce and garnish to add flavour and colour without overwhelming it all. Not sure when this opened, but I'm pretty happy with it. The karaage is a standout too crisp on the outside, but really tender and juicy inside, especially good with the dipping sauce. The gyoza are another win, it's very well-stuffed, nicely pan-fried, and not as greasy, with or without the dipping sauce, it's good. Overall, a really satisfying meal that feels comforting but still a bit special.

Order their sushi platter to go…read more You can tell they your salmon is better than grocery store/ ayce quality. The rolls were also amazing! I didn't event need to use soya sauce for some of them. The only disappointment was their red tuna, it was a little fishy. Aside from that their quality is pretty good for casual non-ayce food that doesn't kill the wallet.

I came here for lunch with my coworkers and we shared a tasting box plus a few rolls on the side…read more I don't eat cucumber, so I specifically asked for no cucumber in our order and was told it could be swapped with avocado, which I really appreciated. We were also informed it would take about 20 minutes, but it ended up being closer to 40-45 minutes due to the lunchtime rush. Totally understandable though, and the manager was very apologetic and even gave us a $5 coupon for our next visit along with our box. When the food arrived, the presentation of the tasting box was absolutely WOW.. it was so beautifully done. We were honestly just too hungry at that point to admire it for long. Unfortunately, I noticed the first roll I picked still had cucumber in it, and when we flagged it, the staff immediately looked into it. It turned out there was a miscommunication about the substitution, and most of the rolls in the box had cucumber. The manager personally came over, apologized, explained everything, and immediately took care of it by offering to remake the box without cucumber and providing a full refund, which really went above and beyond. Despite the hiccup, the service and care from the team really stood out. Mistakes happen, especially during busy lunch hours, but the way the team responded made a big difference. I'd definitely come back again.

They were super busy so they took a bit long with our order. It usually means that they're popular…read morethough... which then also means we know the food is gonna be good. I ordered the dream platter and aburi Syaki oshi. I wasn't expecting it to be nicely packaged and it was a damn shame we threw them out but I almost felt like I paid for the extra nice packaging only to have it be tossed... but it does make an excellent gift for someone who really loves sushi! I wasn't expecting the gold leaf OR edible flower garnish at all. It was a very cute touch on this very snowy day. The oshi sort of fell apart everytime I picked it up which was a shame because it was nicely charred and sweet from the mango. Bit of a personal peeve but I don't think sushi should fall apart when you pick it up with a chopstick. I think it should stay in tact. Next time I'm gonna order takeout and have it delivered so I can feel like I had a nice package of sushi delivered

Here is a true gem that is easily overlooked but definitely worth a visit. We were at another…read moreJapanese restaurant and they had told us that their regular menu was only available for lunch. This didn't sit well with us, so we had looked to Yelp to find another venue and Nichiban Sushi 4 U popped up. I never heard of Nichiban before, but I instantly recognized the location as another favourite food joint is located adjacent to them (Fat Ninja). We decided to give them a try. I can't say we weren't a bit hesitant when we arrived as they are located at the back of the plaza, away from the limited street frontage the plaza could afford. However, I can say with confidence that we were very happy we ate at Nichiban! The service was great, the prices were excellent and most importantly, the food was spectacular! The ingredients were very fresh and full of flavour! The bento box I ordered was well prepared and the food was just right. The chicken katsu was extremely tasty and the gravy was delicious! I loved the tempura: just enough batter to be flavourable and not overwhelming. I could actually see the vegetables underneath the batter, unlike other restaurants that simply oversaturate the batter. The sushi plates were also very good; the sashimi was ultra fresh and the presentation was great! Someone ordered the beef teriyaki bento box and everything was just right! Overall, I would highly recommend Nichiban to anyone who adores Japanese cuisine - excellent tasting food and great pricing will make you a believer!

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.

One of the best sushi spots in the area! The quality is consistently excellent, and the flavors are…read morealways fresh and well-balanced. The service is top-notch--friendly, attentive, and efficient. One of the best parts? You get your own private booth, which makes the dining experience feel more relaxed and personal. Whether you're going for a casual dinner or a date night, this place never disappoints. Highly recommend if you're looking for quality sushi and great service in Aurora!

As a parent, I am extremely disappointed by the experience my 14-year-old daughter and her two…read morefriends had at this restaurant. The girls visited during their lunch break and ordered bento boxes. They had saved their lunch money for several days so they could afford this special treat. When it came time to pay, the waitress placed the receipt directly in their faces and pressured them for tips. Instead of simply explaining tipping etiquette if she felt they were unfamiliar with it, she took the POS machine and manually entered a $5 tip for each girl without their understanding or consent. These are young teenagers, and they felt intimidated and frozen in the moment. They didn't know how to respond. After leaving the restaurant, they were upset, scared, and embarrassed. My daughter told me they felt taken advantage of. What makes this even more disappointing is that the waitress was rude and unfriendly throughout the meal. Aside from bringing their food, there was very little service provided. This restaurant is located in a high school area, and staff should know how to treat young customers with respect. Pressuring minors into tipping and making them feel uncomfortable is completely unacceptable. It felt more like bullying than customer service. We will never return, and I hope management addresses this issue so that other young customers do not have a similar experience.

Went here for lunch and it was solid! Great service, food came quick, value for food was there!…read moreClean and modern atmosphere. Everything tasted good, would return.

This is a hidden gem, and a great lunch spot for sushi in the east end of Newmarket…read more They have a variety of lunch specials but I opted for their special roll and roll special that allows you to pick two rolls of choice for their base cost minus $3. I opted for the salmon avocado roll and the sugar mama roll (scallop, and torched white fish). The specials came with a salad and soup. The rolls were big and very filling and super high quality. The service was great and I can't wait to try their other items.

As someone who appreciates good veggie options, I was blown away by the variety and freshness here…read more From the avocado and cucumber rolls to the sweet potato tempura every bite was packed with flavor and beautifully presented. They really go above and beyond to make sure plant-based diners have just as exciting a meal. The service was just as impressive as the food is friendly, attentive, and super accommodating. The staff made sure our tea cups were always full and even helped suggest some veggie combinations we hadn't tried before. It's the kind of welcoming, warm experience that makes you want to come back again and again. Whether you're vegetarian or just looking for a delicious sushi spot in Markham, this place is a must-visit. Fresh ingredients, creative options, and 10/10 service. Can't wait to return!

This is now our usual go-to place for sushi/sashimi. Sorry OSAKA. Hope you don't miss us too much…read more The staff at Markham Sushi is always courteous. You place your order for a certain time for pick-up, it's ready. Always. Discount if paying by cash. And plentiful parking spaces. The food and service doesn't disappoint!

I've been here several times for lunch, and the food is always consistently good. The service is…read morequick, making it a great spot when you're short on time. I also came for dinner once, close to closing, and was really impressed. The staff never made us feel rushed, made sure we had everything we needed, and the food was just as fresh and delicious as always. It's clear they take pride in both their food and customer service. I'll definitely keep coming back!

It is a small place located in the plaza across from Bayview Secondary School. We ordered takeout…read more It took a bit to prepare our food but we ordered quite a bit. We ordered a 34 piece roll set, 9 piece sashimi set and a coke. The quality is good. The sashimi isn't as thick as other places. It was filling for 2 people.