I came here during lunch time and got the chicken bento box which was one of the cheapest things on the menu $10 before tax and tips. I found that the teriyaki chicken was absolutely delicious and there were many sides. However, the sides weren't that large and it was not filling. I would say that japango definitely strives towards quality rather than quantity and I have seen other restaurants that try to increase their quantity but compromise their quality. The food here was delicious but not as filling. The servers were attentive and checked up on me a lot, cleaning and removing used dishes and paper. I would return to try their other things! read more

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I love Japango's sushi! However it's a small space and could be difficult to get a seat when we are a big group. However, they do delivery! The easiest options would be the party platters. You can order based on the number of people, and they will give you a nice mix. I do find the portion slightly small. So if you are a big eater, go for the larger platters! read more

Japango - Half of their big platter for 6-7 people - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I went with my friends for lunch with reservation for chef choice course sushi meal (omakase). We paid around $120/person. It's a good idea to make a reservation before going since the place is so small! Max I think 20ppl can sit at eat. Omakase: selection of food items that were served was pretty decent. Soup, salad, cooked fish, sushi, Sashimi, ice cream. I think there were more I can't remember but I remember it being good and at the end I was comfortably full. I never knew the restaurant existed because it's very small and not right on the main Dundas street. I work downtown after tasting their sushi I do takeout at times for lunch! Still so good! Price is not on the cheap side so if your looking for cheap eat I don't think this is place to go for sushi. But if you want quality sushi~ recommend! read more

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Pros: Well made sushi Cons: Portions could be better Small location I was off one day during the week and met up with my GF for lunch here. I've heard a lot of things about Japango in the past so I came in with some expectations. Let's get this out of the way first, this place is SMALL. There's about 5 tables cramped together and one more for a single person right by the door. This place seats about 15 people max. It's not the most comfortable seating either. There really isn't much space to move around at all. You're coming here basically to have a quick meal and get out. This is not a place you'll come for a relaxing meal followed by a chat of any sort. Having said that, this is a really nice place to get sushi. It's all really well made here. We had the salmon teriyaki lunch specials which came out super fast, well presented and tasted very well. I would of liked a bigger portion, but that's just the big eater in me talking. I had to order an extra spicy salmon roll to make up for it. The spicy salmon roll was, get this, ACTUALLY SPICY!! It was pretty darn spicy as well, gave me quite a surprise. We were in and out in about 30 minutes. All in all, I would definitely come back for lunch here. I might not come for a dinner because I want a more relaxed setting. If you need a quick Japanese lunch downtown, this is a place you should definitely check out. read more

Japango - Salmon bento - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I think this is over hyped place. This review based on lunch time experience. At first I was so surprised because it was soooooo tiny restaurant than I imagined. And it was busy at lunch time but we could get table less than 5 min of waiting. But it was the most uncompy table and chair ever!! So squeaky chair and table..was another minus. Also way too close with another customer's table. No one seems like enjoying and taking their time. Anyways good service at a lunch time but felt too rushing. Actually while I was eating I could see almost every customer ask a box for the leftover. Price was little expensive but they do good job on the food. They have good variety of fish. I loved their sashimi which was so fresh nice cut. For chicken teriyaki, they use dark meat. I like dark meat so it was okay:) read more

Japango - Very good sashimi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Japango use to be really good with consistent food. Came back once they changed owners and I don't think I've ever been so angry. I asked for a table of three, they told us we only have 40 minutes to eat after being seated... I asked to keep a menu, the server takes it and with attitude replies "you can get it when you need it". At that point I was already unimpressed but I stayed since I was super hungry! Ordered the king salmon sushi and it was super fishy. I would rate the food mediocre at its best. Super disappointed and it would've cheered me up if the food was above average atleast. I paid a premium to still be hungry, unsafisfied, and treated with disrespect. I hope I just came on a bad day because I definitely want to try this place one more time, definitely will update if I do! read more

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If I could give 3.5 stars, I would give 3.5 for this place. The location is convenient if you are in downtown. It is a small place, and tables are so tiny and close to each other. My friend and I came here for lunch on Saturday. They didn't have any bento lunch specials that day for some reason. We both got sushi combo A. It was OK, nothing special.I paid $20 including tax and tip which is not too bad. I don't see myself coming back here. There is nothing special about this place. I would rather pay more for better quality sushi or pay less to stuff myself with cheap and filling sushi. I would only recommend this place to people who are in downtown and really craving for sushi and not willing to pay so much for it. read more

Japango - Lunch sushi combo A (~$16) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Japango is a solid sushi spot in the core of downtown - not too fancy, but not too casual either. It's a pretty small restaurant and doesn't seat that many people, so it's a bit of a wait. The staff is efficient and friendly, however, so expect to be seated after a 15-20 minute wait. We ordered the edamame, gyozas, chirashi don, and udon (without the broth), and all were solid choices. I would definitely like to come back and try more of the rolls or sashimi options. read more

What a highly rated restaurant! The number of awards peppering Japango is quite insane. On a rainy afternoon, the restaurant was fully packed with customers, but after the lunch hour rush the location was deserted. The menu is laid out in a clean and simple format, and service is extremely efficient. They give you TEA, not water, which is very rare in Toronto. Price was a bit expensive but the lunch specials are fair. I'm fond of Japango and I would definitely come back! Favorites: Sashimi don- SO delicious! You get a bowl of spicy sauce to drizzle over your don, and the beautiful mix of sliced raw fish and steaming white rice is pefection. Dislikes: Salmon teriyaki lunch. It's a bunch of pre-bought side dishes with a quickly grilled salmon that is drenched in teriyaki sauce. I could make this at home! read more

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This is my go to sushi place when I'm in the downtown Toronto area. The fish here is always fresh and they have a wide variety as well (Japanese uni, Striped Jack, Horse Mackerel etc...). Like other reviewers have said, seating is limited (but for someone like myself I prefer that at times) so make sure to make reservations, even if your 5-10 minutes away. My favourite menu items are the sushi deluxe, chirashi supreme (which usually comes with uni) and Sushi and Sashimi Moriawase. The chefs here are great and very friendly. Make sure to say hi and once they get to know what you like, they go out of their way to take care of you. I highly recommend this place to any lover or new comer to sushi. Fresh fish, wide selection and fair prices make this place a gem in a city filled with many sushi options!! read more

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I came here for lunch today and it was just okay. Just meh. We came right at noon and snagged the last table. I don't like how close everyone sits to each other and I felt like I had to lower my voice so others wouldn't listen to my conversation. It didn't help that the restaurant started blasting EDM either. We ordered a dragon roll, chicken bento, eggplant appetizer and unagi donburi. To be honest, nothing really blew me away. It tasted like any other Japanese restaurant and today, we paid slightly more. Yeah I know I didn't order raw fish but I guess if you don't order that, then you're not getting great food anyways. Come here if you're strictly into sashimi and fancier cuts of fish. For anything else, just go to Kyoto or anywhere else. read more

Japango - Eggplant app - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Based on the reviews from friends who have eaten here before, I'm sure the food is great. However, the service that I received last week was absolutely pathetic and I've never been more upset at a restaurant BEFORE even having dined here. Here goes my long rant. My friend and I walked in around 6pm on a weekday hoping to get a table for 3. The place was packed so we asked one of the servers (man in his 50s) how long of a wait it would be for a table of 3, to which he replied in a condescending manner that he can't tell us unless our entire party was here. At this point we're like okay... usually restaurants don't seat you unless your entire party is here but to not even give us an estimated wait time? We then sat in the two chairs near the door to wait for our friend. During this time, one of their customers (or possibly a delivery driver) came in to pick up an order and this same server told him to close the door and wait outside because they were still packing their order (there was more than enough room for the guy to wait inside). At this point our friend arrived and we again asked him how long it would take for a table. He then asked us whether we had a reservation, to which we replied no. He then kind of sneered and told us that he can't seat us. The way he said it was more like a "how DARE you come here without a reservation?" All 3 of us were just shocked by how rude and stuck up this guy was and left immediately. As we headed out, we bumped into the guy with the takeout order and he shouted out that this place treats their customers like dirt. I'm sure they have other nicer servers but I've never met a more arrogant and disrespectful server as this guy. I will never go back there again and will be taking my business to Saku on Queen W. Not sure who this guy thinks he is but there are plenty of better options in downtown who actually treat their customers with respect. read more

This tiny shack of a restaurant is right off Elizabeth St and Dundas. It's narrow. One side of the restaurant is lined with some wobbly dark brown wooden tables for two's and the other side a sushi counter.. where I saw this hunk of raw tuna Also saw some signed photos of celebrities on the wall and the small bathroom at the back which was clean. Points for that. So we were there for dinner at 5 and surprisingly the restaurant was empty! Private dining experience for us. Woohoo! 1. Ordered a roll combo: which includes a California roll, dynamite (shrimp tempura) roll, and salmon roll. 2. I wanted something warm to go with the rolls, so we decided on the chicken teriyaki (dark meat version) served with a bowl of rice. My thoughts on the food - The roll combo - not too impressed, the salmon roll - consisted of tiny pieces of salmon. Shrimp tempura was OK at least it was warm so I know it was made to order. California roll was made right. The highlight though, was the chicken teriyaki. Yes it was something special. Probably one of the best I've had in the city in fact. The chicken was slightly crisp on the outside and the sauce was very light and flavourful, it was garnished with toasted sesame seeds and accented with a slice of cherry tomato and green. Served together with a side bowl of rice. I'd come back for this dish again and again. So check out Japango for the teriyaki they do this well!! read more

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Super fresh sashimi! I was a bit skeptical of eating sashimi with the skin on but it turned tasting super fresh with surprisingly very little fishy taste. Food came out really quickly so there was high turnover at the restaurant. Definitely go for their sashimi platter! Prices are a tad higher than other places but I think it's worth it given the level of freshness and quality of their service. :) read more

Me and my companions did takeout for this one. Not much to say about the service, as there was nothing wrong with it. Tuna donburi: The tuna on this bowl was really out of this world. Some top-notch tuna. Amazing quality, and tasted extraordinarily fresh. Not much else to say about it, but if you're a tuna lover, don't hesitate to order this bowl. You will not be disappointed. Soba noodles: They tasted homemade, and also quite fresh. They were pretty much your typical soba noodles, though you can taste the difference in quality. Mixed Tempura: Sooo crispy, and fluffy. Perfect amount of batter. Loved the variety. My favorites were okra and shrimp. Definitely get this at least to share. It's better than your typical tempura. Chicken Katsu: Well... it's breaded fried chicken... what's not to love about that? The katsu sauce was delicious, and the cutlet wasn't overly greasy. No complaints, not out of this world. Then lastly, the sushi was what I'd consider to be very good sushi. If you're trying to decide where to order sushi or other Japanese food from, I'd definitely recommend this place over any other Japanese sushi/noodle place in Toronto. read more

It's a bit pricey, but it's totally worth it. Portions are small, but if you're looking for fresh fish, this is the place. I did not regret spending $40 for my 15 piece sashimi and half a hotate butter, however, I think on my next visit I'll probably stick with just the rolls (Japango roll, yum) The place is small. Make sure you have a reservation. The place only has about 6 tables and can fit at most 15 people in the room. It was full at 6pm on a Wednesday night. I wish I savoured my fish a little more, I was too entranced in conversation. Maybe not the best for $1.60 a piece. The salmon was juicy. The white fish was slightly seared. It was best sashimi in a while. But this has to be one of the freshest places. Better than Sushi Couture. The Scallop in Butter and Ponzu was good, but for $6 EACH Piece, that was way too pricey. They have an Omakase, and I would love to come back and try it on a special occasion. The server (the only) was really friendly, and help my raw fish allergic friend to well done cook the rolls. Thank you! It was yummy. Please do not bring a giant knapsack bag in here. It just won't fit. I also want to bring my dad here too, but same problem :p I would also plan for dessert afterwards, they have only ice cream. read more

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Japango is the definiton of hidden gem. A very teeny tiny hidden gem. I ventured into Japango for dinner having seen high reviews on Yelp. What I failed to read was that it has roughly 6 or 7 tables in the entire restaurant. I'm sure my face was hilarious as I made this discovery upon entering. Thankfully, there was a table opening up shortly, otherwise I would have missed out on some phenomenal sushi. Once I was seated, my server promptly brought me tea and took my order. I started with their green salad with ginger dressing. It tasted wonderful, the only downfall was how small it was. Then came my rolls: caterpillar and dragon. My WORD were they delicious. All of the ingredients, especially the fish are high-quality and fresh, plus you can watch the sushi chefs making them behind the bar. I couldn't possibly find room to finish both rolls, but I am glad I tried two in order to get some variety. The dinner was fantastic, I just would recommend: A.) Going with someone else - I enjoyed every minute but it was a little awkward sitting alone since you are so close to the other tables around you. I unfortunately didn't have anyone to accompany me since I was on a solo work trip. B.) If you do go with other people, stick to a small group and make a reservation. Beyond that, anyone in Toronto craving sushi should head to Japango - it won't disappoint! read more

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Extremely delicious and fresh sushi and sashimi. I've been here for lunch in the past and this is my first time here for dinner. It was delicious. We ordered the chefs platter ($55) and 2 Japango rolls. Loved the scallop on the rolls, the spicy mayo was a nice touch. Of course this place is kinda pricey to me as I'm used to $10-$20 sashimi dishes but you pay for the quality of the food. I wasn't too fond of the service but overall the food bumps my experience up. Definitely make reservations! read more

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For the overall experience of Japango, I have to give it a 3/5, but if I had to base it on food alone, I would give it a 4/5. My boyfriend took me here for my birthday today. He made a reservation over a week ago. When we got there, the hostess/server said that they were backed up, even with reservations because other parties came earlier and he seated them. He said it would be a 5 minute wait (i knew this was not true) and we ended up waiting 30 minutes for a table. The place itself is small and cramped. We were sitting pretty close to other people and being near the door, we felt the cold breeze every time someone opened and closed the door. I do have to say the hostess did apologize to us and gave us comp salads for our wait. He was a bit cold when I tried to ask him questions about the menu, but I chalked it up to him being super busy. I think he was the only one serving, seating, taking payment, and cleaning up after people left so he did the best he could. Hands down, their sea urchin ($10 for about 3 pieces) and tuna belly ($23 for 3 pieces) were my fave thing on the menu. They were both so fresh. It was my first time having sea urchin on it's own (I usually have it in rice), but it tasted so fresh and amazing. I would say the quality is just as good as Japan. Japango roll ($13 - 8 pieces) - this was okay - it was charred on top (i'm not really a fan of charred stuff), but it was flavourful. Pretty spicy though. So all you non-spicy people, watch out - you may only be able to give a few pieces before feeling the fire! Crunchy Spicy Salmon Roll ($9 for 6 pieces) - very good - The salmon was topped with tempura pieces. The rice was so soft and just the right amount of sweetness. Totally melted in my mouth. Chirashi Supreme ($28) - Good amount of sashimi pieces. Came with a piece of sea urchin and eel on rice. A lot of the sashimi were charred so that I didn't like, but definitely very fresh sashimi pieces. I just wished I knew what we were eating. It's not written on the menu and the waiter was too busy to tell me what they were. It would be nice to have the pieces listed so that it could help determine if we want to other a la carte pieces. The food came pretty quickly. Faster than we could eat - there isn't much room on the table so we felt like we had to eat quickly to accommodate the next dish. If you are thinking of having a leisure time at this place where you can just talk and chill, think again - it's pretty much an "eat and get out" kind of a place since they are so small and busy. I think the max time (without stating it) is 1 hour. No dilly dallying indeed! I would give this place a 4 if the actual dining experience was better. Maybe expanding will be an idea for the future. For the price point, we paid $100 for two people and had 5 dishes. I think I would prefer Jabistro instead despite it being a bit more pricier. Though, I don't know if the sea urchin will be as good and reasonably priced as Japango. read more

Japango - Top Left: Fatty Tuna Belly, Sea urchin, japango roll (bottom) & Chirashi Supreme (right) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Don't get me wrong, the quality of the sushi rolls are considered above average. They are a bit on the smaller side, but I like that the flavors are bold and tend to minimal on the rice. Japango roll would be my pick if it's your first time. However, I do find it a bit on the pricy side for the amount that you get. Expect to spend at least $25 to be full enough for a meal. Location wise is not the best as it is near Eaton Centre so only street parking available. Seating is also very limited. Service was okay. Perhaps I have been spoiled by other comparable establishments like Wow! Sushi in which I felt the rolls were also very comparable at a more affordable price in a less busy location. I probably wouldn't come here intentionally again unless I was really craving sushi in the area. read more

This Japanese restaurant not surprised me. The stuffs are all speaking Korea. The place is quite small even not comfortable. I was try to order Uni sashimi which $12 per order on menu,but the waitress told me the original Uni not available yet only $30 per order Uni available which from Japan! I was quite confuse cause the expensive one not on the menu, and how could I separate its from Japan or anywhere else? I am not happy with that. The food is ok, nothing special. read more

Japango - Sashimi Don - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Visited Japango 2 years ago and the food was amazing then. Revisited last week and the quality has really gone downhill. We ordered a katsu don and a sashimi don and the katsu was soggy and extremely bland, and the fry batter was easily disconnected from the meat. The sashimi don was tiny and not filling at all. Most of the volume was bulked up by the raddish and there was barely any fish or rice. Service has declined as well, we didn't get wasabi or soy sauce until we asked for it. Overall its a pricy restaurant for the quality of the food. read more

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Coming in here, I was really shocked at how small this place is. I've been to some super tiny Japanese restaurants but this by far is the smallest. I'd say at any one point there can be 15-20 diners, but it would be really squishy. Unfortunately, this night when I came here with Rob, that was exactly how it was. The seating wasn't very comfortable as the tables were really up close against your legs. In addition to that, you are really close to the people sitting in the next tables. It only takes one loud person beside you to ruin your experience. Luckily, there were no such people tonight. "Japango Roll" ($12): This is probably the most famous item on the menu. Almost every review will recommend this roll, so I figured I had to try it. It definitely did not disappoint. In essence it was a california roll with roe, seared salmon, and seared scallop on top. The sauce had a bit of a subtle spicy kick to it, and it was rolled nice and tight. I found this roll to be extremely delicate. It is so light and fluffy and it just disappears in your mouth. the seared scallops were warm and cooked on the outside, but still quite raw and cool on the inside. An interesting sensation. "Sashimi Dinner Deluxe" ($32.00): We opted to order the Deluxe instead of the regular sashimi dinner because the waitress said the Deluxe comes with a more expensive caliber of fish. Not only did it come with the regular salmon and tuna, it had hamachi, seabream, and other less common fishes. I was really impressed by the presentation, variety, and quality of the fish. Some of the peices were actually seared on the outside and it tasted like it was done in seasoned oil. It added a really nice flavour to it. The fish were really fresh, but definitely not as fresh as Inakaya. "Ten Jaru" ($14.00) -Soba noodles with Tempura : By the time this dish came me and rob were already quite full. We definitely did not expect this dish to be so massive! It cames with a huge pile of piping hot tempura, and a generous serving of soba noodles placed on a bamboo roll out mat. At first I thought that fin-looking piece of tempura out was a fish tail of some sort. Turns out it was an eggplant cut to resemble it! Kudos to the details. The most interesting part of this, was the sauce. They give you a quail egg, scallions, and wasabi to mix into your soba noodle sauce. I've never had it this way, but it tasted really good! By the end of this, I was stuffed. I really enjoyed this meal and there isn't much to complain about in terms of food. The staff here have a little bit of a japanese accent, but their service was amazing despite the numerous take out orders they had to manage on top of serving the restaurant. They really go the distance here with food presentation, and it's something I find adds to the great dining experience. read more

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When it comes to Japanese in Toronto, Japango is the place to go for quality authentic cuisine. The intimate atmosphere brings a focus to the sushi chefs, and you immediately get the feel that they care about the food they put out. I had the seafood udon, which came in a homey clay pot. The broth was extremely flavorful, and the udon was cooked al dente. There was a good amount of seafood in the pot, from scallops to shrimp to pieces of fish. As a whole, it was such a comforting dish that was simple but delicious. My boyfriend had the chirashi, which came beautifully presented with a good array of fish. Each piece was cut to the right thickness, and the freshness of the fish was apparent. I don't think you can go wrong with anything you order at Japango, and I would definitely want to try their daily specials next time! read more

Japango - Nabe yaki udon - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Would give zero if I could. I've been to this restaurant so many times and would call myself a regular because I honestly really liked the food. Today we had a reservation for 7 at 7pm. Being the holiday season and the restaurant being so small I understood they had their time restraints. 3 or our party showed right on time and 4 people showed up 15 mins late due to traffic. During this 15 min period the servers came and asked us FOUR times when the rest of the party is showing up. No greeting, no smiling, just plain rude. Once the full party arrived, they rushed up to order saying that the restaurant is small and there's more reservations coming up. We rushed to order (they also made us order $45 pp min) and the food came out IMMEDIATELY as if they were premade. We were stunned! The fish also didn't taste as fresh, definitely were not up to their usual standard. We were rushed throughout the whole meal. From the moment to being seated and to leaving the restaurant was just a bit over an hour. Not only was the food mediocre this time and service was also horrible. Would not recommend if you have a large party. And I wouldn't return again due to terrible service and decline in quality of food. read more

I prefer Yuzu. The deluxe sashimi combo comes with more fish. Also this place is a lot smaller. Taste/ quality wise, I'd say that this place is on par with Yuzu read more

This is the most legit sushi place I have been to. I am no expert on Japanese sushi but it seemed that this is a very authentic place to visit if you want to get the real deal. They had tons of exotic sounding choices and also daily rare specials. As for the vibe, this is a TINY place, perhaps only room for 20 or so people? And they do pack you in like sardines, but it is all part of the experience to me. I could see how it may be a bit of a long wait at peak times, but we were seated within two minutes of arriving. The BF and I ordered a few dishes to share. To start we had the standard miso soup and green salad. Soup was good, nothing out of the ordinary. I really liked the ginger spiked dressing on the salad though, different than other sushi places I have been to. The next course was tempura, hot and crispy, with a savoury dipping sauce - tasty! As for rolls, we sampled the california, spicy salmon, and Japango. I liked all of them with my favourite being the spicy salmon. A nice amount of heat and also crunch inside the rolls, YUMMERS! The Japango roll was also very good, I liked the seared salmon and scallop on top, never tried a roll like this before but enjoyed it very much. My BF ended up ordering a beef teriyaki dish with a side of rice as well and I was pleasantly surprised at the tender texture of the meat, it was very good. The waiter was kind enough to bring us a scoop of both green tea and black sesame ice cream as he overheard us saying we couldn't decide on which one. Overall, a nice date experience, I will be back for sure. read more

A tiny restaurant - make reservations before coming here! I'd recommend: Chef's omakase (sashimi & sushi - chef selection) THE TORO IS SO GOOD :) Very fresh, it melts!! I think they seared it a bit on the sides to give it more texture. They've also added gold flakes on top of it for a nice display. Other sashimi were delicious as well, but not as amazing as the toro..! Japango roll: Full of flavour - it's a bit spicy. I'd recommend this too. I'm a big fan of avocado and they had huge chunks in it. That made me so happy hahaa read more

This is definitely my favorite spot in Toronto for sushi. It is a small understated restaurant that seats less than 20 people. They have a great attentive staff that are always working hard but seems to really enjoy their work. Japango has a large selection of sashimi and sushi which is excellently prepared prepared with fish that is always extremely fresh. The maki is equally good and I would suggest that you try the Japango signature roll. There are also a number of great appetizers that I would recommend including: tune & avocado tartar, kaki fry and the agedashi tofu. Another great feature of Japango are their prices. Considering the quality of the food the prices are extremely reasonable. I really enjoy this spot and make a point to visit Japango each time I'm in town. read more

Strolling around Downtown with Iriana from the financial district to Eaton Centre and Yonge Dundas Square, food from the LAND OF THE RISING SUN aka JapanGO was calling our names. Thankfully during our walk we made reservations which paid off. Why? because this place is so small!! my first words I uttered as soon as we entered was "Holy S#%@ this place is small" lol...if you get claustrophobic then this place will not be suitable as the tables are close together so dont be surprised if you're brushing shoulders with other patrons. However I must say though this place is small, the quality, portions, and price pack a punch!! its definitely worth it! as for me Quality over quantity is the way to go! We ended up having their California Roll, Dynamite roll, Japango signature roll (bit spicy) along with shrimp and vegetable tempura. All in all, every dish that came out exemplified freshness and quality! The presentation was bang on perfect. Our server, who was a bit slow in getting our drinks nonetheless was nice. read more

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Upon walking through the door, I was a little surprised by how small and cramped the restaurant was. After being seated, it was clear that this was one of those places where you are going to clearly hear your neighbours' conversations so loudly that you can't clearly hear the server. We each ordered our own sushi sashimi moriawase, which was a beautifully arranged platter of seafood, an assortment of sushi off the a la carte menu, and a scallop on the half shell appetizer. While the food was fresh and of high quality, the service and atmosphere were definitely compromised by the limited space. Servers barely had any space to move, and as a result, would quickly drop off the food and seemingly try to minimize interaction with diners so that they could get out of the way of fellow staff members moving around. Overall, I would give the food itself 4-stars but 2-stars for other aspects. read more

Probably one of the best sushi restaurants in the city that won't totally break your bank. Japango is a small sushi joint on Elizabeth Street just south of Dundas...and when I say small, I mean small. I arrived here on a Thursday hoping to eat in for lunch, but the place was already full by 11:45am. I opted to wait for a few minutes, but eventually the employees told me to order take out cause they thought a table wouldn't open up for a while. I went with the sushi bento for take out, which came with a soup and salad. I can definitely see where the hype came from to start, because it was definitely of a higher quality than many other places I've been to. The sushi was also very unique and high quality, with some pieces torched. For $14, it's certainly a good deal, and is comparable to Wow Sushi up near Yorkville, which also serves excellent sushi for lunch. Back to the service...eventually a table opened up right after I ordered, and I requested the servers to allow me to dine in. Unfortunately they didn't allow me to sit, and opted to sit the person (also a walk-in) waiting behind me. I honestly felt a bit disappointed cause they knew my original intent was to dine in. While the food was 5-star quality, the disappointing service I experienced drops this rating to 4-stars. Perhaps a dine-in experience would change this rating, because I was honestly very impressed with this place! read more

My favourite sushi spot in town! Fresh quality fish at an affordable price. The restaurant itself is tiny but cozy. Very friendly staff! There is not a lot of tables in side so try to make a reservation before. Recommendations: Japango Roll Chirashi Don read more

Second time there. Perfect as usual. Ordered sushi one and Ikura. The fish are super fresh. And Ikura is worth dying for. This little place is kind of expensive for a student budget, but I am willing to go for its high quality and half full stomach without the sick feeling you get from a cheap sushi place. read more

Japango - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Don't let the size of this place fools you. Even though it's a small place, Japango has pretty good bento boxes. Japanese Deluxe Bento ($20) - Chicken Teriyaki, 3 sushi rolls, 4 pieces of nigiri sushi, Rice, Noodle & Tempura. For $20, this lunch bento box's a great deal. The portion's big, the flavor's not half bad. The chicken teriyaki's decent, the sushi is fresh. The tempura's pretty good as well. Another postive thing about this place: Fast service. We got our food pretty fast considering how busy it was at the time. If you're really hungry, I'd recommend trying their big bento box. **3 1/2 stars** read more

Atmosphere/Service I think this place needs some redoing in how they setup their seating. It's so tightly packed in here. I'm a tiny girl and even I felt a bit claustrophobic with the seating. Throughout the whole meal, I felt rushed. The waiters kept coming over asking if we were finished even when there was still food on the plate. Food I think it's an average sushi spot. We ordered a tuna and spicy scallop roll. Also ordered their japango roll. I do highly recommend the japango roll as it is seared and the sauce was quite unique (sort of tastes like a combination of ponzu and spicy mayo). read more

Japango - Japango roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Went to Toronto for a weekend and my cousin recommends this restaurant highly, called to book a table and everything went smoothly Seating area was small and cramped but understandable since its downtown I saw some reviews about the server being rude, for a second I did felt he was being a bit passive aggressive as he stopped taking my order half way and told me that he will come back when we are decided (he was jumping between tables and delivering food to tables and answering phones) for a second I thought I was back in NYC, but he did put in a partial order of stuff that we ordered, and being that it was my first time there I was a bit hesitant (we ordered the Uni and seafood udon for my son first) when the Uni came I realized I was in the right spot Food came fast and nicely presented, we even got a freebie along with the meal, it's not a fancy restaurant but the food certainly exceeds my expectation. read more

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Holy shit the sushi here tastes good but so expensive and the restaurant is so tiny. I ordered a japango roll/(8 pcs, $13) and the spicy crunchy salmon roll (6 pcs, $9). The japango was definitely very tasty and the other was good too. The total came to $24 for just those rolls. In other sushi restaurants, there is usually some additional items like soup, salad to help fill you up or a combo but not here. It seems that this place also had some celebrity guests so that seems Impressive. I am so conflicted about this restaurant!!! read more

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I never write reviews but I absolutely have to do this one. I first tried Japango 5 years ago. The food was good, and I'd go every week. I was a regular. Now I'm disappointed every time I go, and I'll show you why in a photo. I ordered the pork katsu don (fried pork chop on rice) to go, and instead I got what seemed like fried batter on rice. The layer of pork is so thin that you can barely find any. This is unacceptable. There may still be delicious stuff on their menu, but the fact that they'd cut corner in ANY dish like that is enough for me to never want to come back. read more

Japango - It's supposed to be fried pork chops on rice. As you can see, there's barely any pork. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Ordered the sashimi dinner. Good portion, ok selection of sashimi, pretty standard. The rice was dry and cold. The sashimi was so cold that I couldn't taste the fish. Otherwise, the service is pretty snappy. Can go in and out pretty fast. No repeat. read more

Japango - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario