Hands down the best sushi in Durham. They just opened and boy it was delicious…read more Try everything! everything we had was delicious. Tuna tataki was absolutely exceptional. Salmon poke bowl was a good combo of flavours. Dynamite roll. Amazing! I can go on and on as we ordered half the menu!

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

It's been a very long time since I've been to Sakura Sushi in Pickering. A lot has changed in that…read moretime and it looks really nice. I stopped in for lunch and had their Maki Lunch G, an all crab combo that includes 8pcs each of Crab Roll, Crunch Crab Roll, Spicy Crunch Crab Roll, and Miso Soup. It was all nicely presented, and very tasty. It was a very good value meal for only $16.

Yes! I think I just found my new favourite sushi spot in Pickering! We were wandering around the…read moreplaza trying to figure out what to have for dinner and we popped in to Sakura Sushi. When I found out that they had poké bowls on the menu, the decision was made! And what a great decision that was! We ordered the salmon poké with spicy mayo. I was a little surprised that there was an extra charge for the mayo as most sushi places include it. The menu stated that the meal included salads and miso soup. The miso soup was inconsistent... his was a proper miso whereas mine was more of a bowl of hot water (see pic). We also never received the salad. Aside from the above, the poké bowl itself was delicious, the service was also super friendly and the environment was welcoming. We will definitely come back!

We celebrated my wife's bday on Thanksgiving Monday here. We were able to make a reservation here…read more They serve lunch Ayce and ordering is thru Ipad. Pricing is $28.99 per person on Fri- Sun and holidays and soft drinks are included. There's a good variety of items Japanese, Chinese, Thai, etc. Some items missing from the lunch buffet were kalbi short ribs and sashimi. If you are a large group there is an automatic 15% service charge added. I am not a fan of automatic gratuity however operating costs for restaurants are going up so it's understandable. The restaurant now deploys Robots to bring takeout orders and ayce orders from the kitchen. The robot also does a nice birthday greeting. Thank you for the memorable celebration.

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

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

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

The family platters is an excellent choice for variety. Always exceptionally fresh. We're always…read morestoked to eat at.

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

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

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

Such wonderful owners here! We ordered from here on a Tuesday evening and ordered two party tray…read moreBs. Since it was a weekday, it wasn't too busy and our order was ready in about 20-30mins. The owners were so nice and gave us lots of variety and even gave us extra pieces! We really enjoyed the different types of sushi like the seaweed salad rolls, eel rolls, surf clam sashimi, octopus sashimi and sushi. Everything was fresh and tasty. The restaurant probably has around 10-15 tables that can fit 4 people (more if the tables are combined). Prices are great and the customer service is excellent! Owners are super humble and were thankful for us supporting their business. So glad to have found a sushi spot in the area. We'll be back! Thank you Sakada Sushi for the great experience.

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

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

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

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

I had a bad feeling about the place as soon as we got seated, by a waitress who hardly spoke…read moreEnglish. One of the plates that were on the table was dirty! I drew the waitress attention to it, and she "did me a favor" by replacing the dirty plate with a clean one. I ordered three rolls for myself; Spicy tuna, Spicy salmon and Philadelphia roll. For some reason, it took a long time for MY order to be served, while the other people at my table who ordered bigger plates have already received and almost finished eating their dishes! Finally, I received my dish. It did not taste fresh, but, I ate it anyway. about an hour later I had the WORST DIARREAH I have had! I couldn't sleep all night, running to and from the bathroom. It lasted through the next day too. The ambiance there is of a smelly take out place, which it is. I will NEVER go back there again!! For your health, STAY AWAY!!!

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

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