Ramen is all time favourite. We ordered beef ramen and chicken ramen , beef rice , which were good…read more. The staff is amazingly polite and welcoming . Soft spoken , gentle . The sitting area is very clean and spacious.

Great restaurant with cozy vibes! Staff is super generous and friendly. They also have a lot of…read morepromos going on (specialty ramen specials, combos, and presto discounts. They have a lot of ramen flavours.

Steak? In ramen? Oh heck yeah…read more I forgot to take pics but the ramen was absolutely delicious. My picky son absolutely loved it. He slurped up that broth like nobody's business. The broth is so good and comforting on a cold day. And the noodles and meat choices are awesome. You can't go wrong with any of the flavours. Highly recommend.

I have visited other Ajisen locations many times and the food and service have always been amazing…read more This location was the opposite. It did not feel welcoming at all. We ordered three ramens and a karaage and came for the curry lamb chop ramen special for 19.99. The photo showed a big lamb chop but what I got was tiny. My bowl was the last to arrive and it was wrong. They gave me sliced lamb even though we pointed at the lamb chop photo. They took it back and I sat there waiting while everyone else ate. When the correct ramen finally came the lamb chop was noticeably small and dry. When we brought up the size difference the staff just said that is how it is. No apology and no effort to explain. I also overheard the staff talking about the order and the manager did not sound happy. Whether she was upset at me or her team, the whole vibe was uncomfortable. Very disappointing experience compared to other Ajisen locations.

This was really, really not good. I've seen poor reviews fairly consistently but wanted to try it…read morefor myself. The pho was not very good, and my husband disliked his rice bowl. Their bao were good, so if you're going i suggest ordering that. Also was a realllllly long wait.

I wanted to love this place. I wanted it to be my go to after work place. I was so disappointed…read more Location: Main Street Newmarket. Parking: Not going to sugar coat it - depending when you go parking can be tough or easy to find. Get a ride :) Decor: It's cute inside. Some booths and tables. It's nicely decorated. A place you think you want to eat. Open concept kitchen so you watch everyone in the kitchen including the dishwasher. Not sure why. You can't see much because ledge and it only really made the restaurant really really warm because of it. So you order at the counter and go sit down and they bring it to you. . It's hard to tell that this is what you are supposed to do. The only menu is a giant one on the wall next to the cash register. I hate this. It's a sit down restaurant why can't I sit with friends poring over the menu. Instead you have to stand awkwardly at the cash and front door with people standing behind you and a cashier staring at you.Hard to ask questions when you feel so rushed. Staff: Nice. Not sure why there is so many. One thing, when I order at a new place I like to ask what they recommend I get. The person taking the order , who everyone deferred to so I'm assuming he was in charge, had no idea. I asked if there was some sort of signature dish, or something I had to try because it was particularly great -crickets- then he just started reading the menu to me. Um, ok. Food: So I ended up ordering the Bao, Shanghai moon and sesame balls. Bao- soft pillowy bread just like I like it. The flavours were just ok. Not the best I've ever gotten. With some tweaking could be great but it was the best of the three dishes I ordered. Shanghai moon- Shanghai noodles. Pork dumpling, Chinese broccoli, crispy chicken skin. I didn't like this at all and didn't quite finish it even though it was pretty small. IThe noodles were weird, over cooked and undercooked , and the broth tasted very watered down with hardly any flavour or aroma. The dumplings fell apart when I lifted them out of the bowl. The broth was the most disappointing. There were 5 people in the kitchen. Didn't anyone taste anything? Sesame balls. When they came they were 4 tiny balls, im glad they were so small because they were not very good. The filling, black sesame was good but the breading was oily. It was like they were cooked at too low a temp and the balls absorbed a lot of oil. I could only eat 2. I had a bit of the 3rd and couldn't do it. I' originally gave it 2 stars but it was so disappointingly bad I had to change it to 1. I'll come back and try in a few months to see if it's better.

A great Ramen place in Aurora! The broth was very tasty without being all salty-we were prepared…read moreto add water to the broth (like we do for many places) but there was not need since the it was not MSG soup. The protein and noodles were all fresh. It is a bit on the pricy side ($22 and $24) but at least they delivered with a quality product and good service!

Tips: - The yuzu oat miso ramen is divine and oh-so special…read more Get it! It comes with both pork belly and chicken. Last Saturday, after a trying week and a not-so-pleasant experience at a ramen joint in Vaughan, I craved ramen with better customer service. I decided to carve some time out to drive north to Aurora to find a ramen place that offered comforting food. I did a search. I found Ramen Yutaka. I had bookmarked it. I needed to go. This eatery is located between Plates and Bowls, and Lee Chen in a plaza that I am familiar with. I've been to the former, along with Best Buy and Swiss Chalet in the vicinity. I had no problem finding a parking spot. I backed into an available one and walked into the restaurant. I was immediately greeted by a friendly woman. She said that I could sit anywhere, so I sat at a two-seater table. Another male staffer came over with tapas, sushi, and ramen menus. I wanted ramen, so I focused on that menu. Service is stellar at this place. The female staffer came over to ask if I had any questions. I didn't. She did say that on the ramen menu, the first few items were clear broths. The ones that were further down were creamy ones. I liked that the creamy broths were dairy-free, thanks to oat beverage being used. Nice! This place doesn't distinguish ramen with pork belly versus ramen with chicken. You get both! You get sous-vide chicken and roasted pork belly with the ramen broth of your choice. The ramen varieties are creative and unique. Seeing coffee and yuzu as ramen options piqued my interest. I ordered the following items: - Coke zero - Gyoza - Yuzu oat miso For the yuzu oat miso, I asked that the bamboo shoots be held. The woman asked if I wanted an egg. Without hesitation, I said yes. Both staffers were exceptionally detailed and attentive. She asked whether I wanted ice in my Coke zero. I said yes. I got water to start. It was much needed after spending my day running errands. I also ended my meal with it. My Coke zero had arrived. It was in a glass with ice. So refreshing! My gyoza were ready. They all looked yummy and the plating was pretty. The filling was pork and was delicious. The dumplings were pan-fried and had the perfect crispiness on the bottom. The house-made vinaigrette was so good. If it were ever sold in bottles, I'd get some. My ramen came out next. It looked good. I liked that only a bit of the roasted seaweed was in the broth. It was a nice touch as opposed to getting completely soggy roasted seaweed right off the bat. The yuzu provided a nice, subtle citrusy flair with the miso broth. I liked the oat beverage for a creamy, luxurious broth that was so good. I nearly finished it, but I was so full that I left maybe five spoonfuls of it. It was such an elegant bowl of happiness. It came with a sweet tofu rectangle that was heaven. I also liked the spinach that seemed to be wrapped in a rectangle. Unravelling it was fun! The roasted pork belly was a thick cut. It was flavourful. I throughly enjoyed it. This place specializes in chicken. I got three sous-vide slices that were so tender. If I didn't have any teeth, it wouldn't have been a problem eating them. They were so tender. I want more just thinking about it. The jammy egg was perfect. You get an entire egg. It was so perfect with this entire bowl of ramen. The ramen was on the slightly thick side, which made this bowl exceptionally comforting. They were chewy and so good. I slurped them down and was so happy. The yuzu oat miso is so special. I let the male server know that everything was superb. This ramen was $24. Yes, it's on the higher side of the scale. However, you get a lot of protein and everything is of good quality. I'd happily go back and get it again. I used the washroom before I left. There are two individual stalls. The one that I used was clean and spacious. Both staffers thanked me for coming. I wished them a great day and happily walked out with a belly full of goodness. Stellar customer service. That ramen joint in Vaughan can take notes from this eatery on how to improve in this area. I needed this meal. My week ended on a high note. Yay! If you're in Aurora, you are lucky to have this eatery. It's worth the drive for delicious, high-quality, tasty ramen. (448)

I ordered off of ubereats and really enjoyed the sushi. It was a decent price point. I'm so happy…read morethere are a variety of sushi places nearby.

Great place for a cheap sushi date!…read more I love walking along Main St. Newmarket exploring the shops, and then walking into Otaru sushi for a nice lunch. Food 4.5/5 I've been here many times and even tried their takeout. Their rolls with the cucumber and rice paper are definitely worth a try, and their tempura is the best I've had in Newmarket for sure! I recommend the seafood dinner if you LOVE tempura like me, it's totally worth the cost, and it's still crispy if you get takeout :D Service 4/5 The service is good, not great. They're not overly friendly but they're attentive to your table. Atmosphere 3.5/5 Nothing spectacular, lightly decorated.

Tldr - This is a chef owned bistro. I think all orders are made to order, so prepare to wait (solo…read more= 1 chef). But I don't mind the wait; it isn't that long. Food is good and is worthy of the price. I ordered the Chef Bento that included sushi and sashimi. Sashimi was melt in the mouth fresh. Sushi was perfect for picking them up by hand. Other side dishes were standard. The beer selection was average but adequate. What amused me was how hidden this amazing Japanese bistro was, yet it survived the decades and the COVID pandemic. I walked from the parking lot, passed a physiotherapy business to get to an unnoticeable front door of this Japanese bistro. And its interior was like an oasis of calm. Also I find the services polite from the moment I walked through the front door. The owners also let us stayed behind to chat long after the meal.

Course #1. Orion The Draft Okinawa brewery…read more Course #2. Smoked salmon, bluefin, duzu soy bean Course #3: Blue Fin, Buri, salmon, scallop Course #4: Sake Course 4: Egg with salmon, white fish, shrimp and mushroom Course 5: Miso glazed baked cod with deep fried shrimp head Course #6: Blue Fin, Yellow Tail, salmon and eel nigiri Course #7: Desert Course #8. Ask for the plum wine Fantastic experience. Joe the owner and chef is top drawer.

Fresh, good quality, and good value. One of the better sushi spots in Aurora/Newmarket!…read more We got the Pressed Salmon Sushi and Roll Set J (Dynamite and Spider).

I've had Sushi Jun twice for takeout and I had no complaints…read more First visit: the nigiri pieces were fairly thick with rice but the platter itself was just enough for 3 people. The fish was a good quality for my first time trying Sushi Jun. Second visit: we split two platters between 6 people with a lot of variety. The sashimis were thick cuts and the nigiri was mostly fish, less rice. The spicy salmon roll was so good. A go-to spot in Aurora. Will definitely be back for more!

Great AYCE sushi & Asian fusion restaurant in Newmarket. Most sushi restaurants and AYCE places…read moreserve only lettuce salad as veggie option, but Cynthia's Paradise actually had good veggies on the menu (grilled zucchini, okra, eggplant, mixed vegetables consisting of broccoli, carrot, onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, etc.). My favourite was the grilled zucchini (not overcooked and very lightly seasoned). Least favourite was the grilled eggplant (nice texture but way too saucy). Everything else on the menu was decent, including the sushi and sashimi. Sushi rolls were on the small side, and not overly the top amazing, but as expected for an AYCE restaurant. Hand rolls were excellent (especially the unagi hand roll) - loved the crispy seaweed on the outside, and slices of cucumber added inside. Dim sum was mediocre (only tried the har gow / steamed shrimp dumplings). The grilled stuff were good - grilled vegetables, scallops, squid. Portion sizes were perfect (small), so you get to order a wide variety of items to share from their large selection. Even their dessert menu was more extensive than in a lot of other sushi / AYCE restaurants -- they had lychee yogurt, tiramisu, blueberry & coconut ice cream, matcha ice cream, and other light fruit-based desserts. Although the restaurant touts itself as "Japanese, Korean, and Thai", it's about 70% Japanese (typical AYCE sushi menu items), 27% Thai (mostly the noodles and some stir-fried dishes), and 3% Korean (only 1 dish was quasi-Korean). Good food selection overall though. Ordering was done efficiently on the iPad, with a cute and polite robot that came to deliver your food (pretty common robot in a lot of sushi and hot pot restaurants these days). I found the interior to be quite dark, but I guess that was the aesthetic that they were going for.

Great food selection with main focus on sushi, but also offers select Chinese and Thai dishes. The…read moresushi is pretty standard for AYCE places and comes with scallops and sweet shrimp sashimi. Their cooked food is surprisingly good for an AYCE. Currently they are offering foie gras and eel sushi and tiger prawn skewers which are both delicious and must get! There's a limit of 1 piece per person for these two items tho. Great and speedy service. Food came quickly and server came to clear our plates and refill our water frequently. The ambiance is more western style with dimmed lighting. We went on Sunday night and it was quite packed so make sure to make a reservation!

Really friendly and patient cashier. The order took a bit long to finish but they had many orders…read moreto fulfil so it's completely understandable. As always the hotdogs were 10/10. The half mozzarella is perfect because you get the best of both worlds- cheese and hot dog. I'm curious to try the other toppings like potato and the squid ink next time. My brother got the ramen hot dog and loved it. You're able to customize with sauce and sprinkle after the hotdogs are ready. I usually do hot mayo, sweet mayo and ketchup. Sprinkle with parmesan. Tons of options to choose from like chipotle sauce, wasabi mayo, honey mustard, etc. Casual atmosphere with dining space for around 15-20 guests. Tip: Eat it fresh because that CHEESE PULL

I'm so happy they opened a location in Aurora. this is my ultimate go to snack, when I'm craving…read moresomething small but filling. I love the variety of rice dogs offered - my personal favourite is the potato and mozzarella ones. I love that you're able to customize your rice dog to your liking - sauces, drizzle, cheese etc. Service is efficient and quick.

Fast and excellent service! Big portions, fresh food. My favourite place in the mall.read more

More like 1.5 stars but that looks really bad for a first review…read more A quick survey of the choices in the food court and we went with Machu Wok. We thought that it'd be a decent decision. Too bad it wasn't. The staff were friendly enough with greeting us as soon as we walked up close enough to check out the menu. We got the 2 item combo (oriental chicken and green beans with noodles) and the ramen. The chicken was extremely dry and and hard. We feel like it could've been leftover from yesterday and put back out today for lunch. It was also very salty as were all the items on the plate. Lots of water was consumed during the meal and afterward. The ramen wasn't as salty. There were a few slices of pork, some corn and half a hard boiled egg. The ramen was actual ramen and not noddles. It's highly unlikely that we'll be going back to Manchu Wok. Our tastebuds did not appreciate that meal.