Really enjoyed my recent experience at KYUSHU. Shared a whole bunch of appetizers and snacks, and…read morewent all out for a yakitori (grilled skewers) omakase lol... didn't know what we were getting but I enjoyed it, especially the grilled abalone! Some must-try items: - Kawahagi (fish jerky) - Uzurazuke (quail eggs) - Tsubu Kimchi (whelk) - Aburi Mentaiko (seared spicy cod roe), must pair with sake! - Nankotsu Karaage (fried chicken knee cartilage) - Honey Ginger Soda (with or without vodka) The whole place is lit up with lights from the "trees", very spacious, and decorated with childhood manga/anime posters and action figures all over ^^ The restaurant also has daily promotions on food and drinks, and lunch specials everyday.

Delicious skewers and discounts on alcohol on Saturday…read more Not so busy tonight , very friendly service and lovely interior design and even the washroom have sailor moon stickers

Came here with some friends for the omakase special meal…read more Such a lovely overall standard omakase experience and meal. The highlight for me was probably the set of four starter appetizers, they were flavourful, delicately prepared and perfect way to start the meal. I liked the slightly pickled dish with cucumbers the best. We also had sushi prepared with fresh seafood. The rice was probably my favorite compared to other places I've been. It was perfectly seasoned rice, warm and cooked to have just the right texture, not overcooked and not undercooked. The rice held up well when picked up by hand and complemented the flavours of the fish. Finished the meal with a matcha flavored pudding flan type dessert which had deep matcha flavours. If you're a fan of matcha, you'd probably enjoy it too. All in all, the meal was enjoyable, the torched tuna sushi was probably my favorite sushi of the set and my least favorite was the egg/eel, I was expecting a sweet egg at the end so it unexpected.

Omakase was an amazing experience. The service from the wait staff was top notch. Kept our tea…read morerefilled. Pleasantly served and cleared the courses. The sushi chef was great. A bit low on energy compared to other omakase's I've been to but maybe that's his style. Some of the bites weren't as delicious as I wanted them to be. But that's only my opinion. Beautiful space!

We tried the soba sets here and were completely impressed. The tempura/fried items were crisp and…read morefull of flavor, and the soba noodles had a great texture and taste. The absolute highlight was definitely the katsu (pork cutlet)--it was super crispy on the outside, tender, and incredibly delicious! Highly recommended if you're craving a solid katsu and soba meal.

The food was good, and portions are super generous. I appreciate how many options and variations…read morethere are on the menu. Got the original chicken karaage boneless - I appreciate that it comes with 3 dipping sauces so you can try various flavours and not just stick with 1 flavour like at normal fried chicken restaurants. If you're not in the mood for Katsu, there's other itemskke karaage, baked chicken , rice cakes, or udon. They also serve pizza from Pizza Maru which operates from the same premise. However, the menu was hard to read. The service wasn't super friendly - I almost felt like they were hoping we didn't dine in so they can focus on take out orders. We were the only 2 people that were waiting for their dine in orders and the food felt like it came out slow. The ambiance was quiet. Lots of empty seats. Perhaps it was the day we went, but even if the restaurant isn't busy the atmosphere wasn't as welcoming. Ie, it felt like I wanted to quickly finish eating and leave asap rather than enjoy my meal with my company. Limited parking spaces, but is free.

Honestly everything slaps. Meals are a bit small, but pricing is fair. Fried cheese, eel, pork…read morebelly, and the star of the show is the udon. Soju specials right now for $15. Come here, and drink and eat delicious food. Charles stamp. Make sure you don't drive :)

3.5/5, +.5 for service…read more Pretty good izakaya place, I'd say it's a bit more low key compared to the likes of Kinka and Nome further south on Yonge. The menu options definitely aren't as diverse compared to other izakaya places I've been to in the city, but that could be a good thing as the quality of a smaller menu could be higher. I had the tako wasabi, shrimp cream croquette, buta, and a grilled butter squid. The buta and the grilled butter squid in particular were excellent. The tako wasabi was good, though not spectacular. The shrimp cream croquette was average, though I understand it's a new item so they're trying to work the kinks on that. I noticed many folks order udon soups here. I know Mikaku has an udon bar as well, but my mom isn't an udon person so we skipped on that. Service was excellent here. Seeing how the OG Kenzo location being converted to this made me quite happy. I'd happily add this to my list of izakaya places I'd recommend.

Pretty cool place smelled great when you entered, decor and like watching the kitchen so it thing…read more. Food is really good and Joe made shrimp tempura you don't see often was nice to try along with the drinks and udon. I plan to come back with my son in Dec.

August 22, 2026 - wonderful late night place to have a bite. A lot of items were very shareable. I…read moregot the pork donburi. The shareables includes coconut shrimp, okonomiyaki (Japanese seafood pancake) and shimesaba (mackerel). All the food was really tasty and hearty. The mackerel was very tasty and can easily be shared. The pork donburi was also really good. Very saucy and filling. It can get a bit loud as it is an Izakaya, but that's expected.

Came here as a party of two and it was pretty easy to get seated. We ordered the sashimi and sushi…read morecombo, along with the bulgogi udon. The food was okay, but nothing really stood out. The waitresses were friendly. Overall, it's a convenient spot for a quick and casual meal.

I've been to Yorokobi a couple times before, it's always been great! Just as good as quality sushi…read moreyou may find Downtown or in Asian neighbourhoods in the GTA. We ordered this time the Yorokobi set for 2 and upgraded the sushi to brown rice for $5 extra and upgraded the green dragon roll that came with the meal to volcano salmon roll (which is one of their popular special rolls) and paid the difference. We also added a hamachi carpaccio just for more more protein for my SO because he thinks it might not be enough, but we were left super full. I love that the sushi wasn't loaded with rice and it was thinly included, we did mention that we usually don't like that much and the server said they can even adjust the rice content in the sushi.... We didn't confirm to adjust it but perhaps they went with it because rice is perfectly thin in the maki and less than usual for a nigiri, which is great because otherwise I don't know if we would have finished the meal. $5 to upgrade to brown rice for the sushi set that didn't have that much rice is still IMO a bit steep. Other that, the sushi is fresh, the special rolls are eye catching and tasty and the hamachi carpaccio was good too, LOVE the presentation. I think the best thing here is still their special rolls though! Server is so personable and made sure we were well taken care of. Only feedback I have here is the miso soup that with the Yorokobi set is way too salty I couldn't finish mine after a sip. Ambiance was clean with little Japanese decor throughout. They have a huge parking lot at the back and you can enter and exit from the back instead of trying the front as there is very little parking in the front lot.

Hot take out from here over the phone. No issues with order,…read moreeverything was there. The miso and tempura were still hot. Sushi was delicious and everything we wanted, and it was packed really nicely. Definitely would come back here

Ikigai Sushi is a small, cozy eatery that quietly delivers some seriously high-quality Japanese…read morefood. The moment you walk in, one detail that stood out to me was the Mahayana Buddhist altar blessing the owner and visitors with health and prosperity. As a Taiwanese person, that instantly felt relatable and oddly comforting--like being welcomed into someone's home. Although the restaurant is Vietnamese-owned, the Japanese food here is absolutely top-notch. I've visited three times so far, and the quality of their bento boxes has been impressively consistent every single time. My personal favorite is the chicken katsu bento. The chicken is incredibly fresh and flavorful. Unlike many places where chicken katsu can end up greasy or heavy, Ikigai's version is perfectly crispy and airy on the outside while staying juicy and tender inside. Paired with their tangy, addictive katsu sauce, every bite just makes you want the next one immediately. I'm also a big fan of their maki rolls and tempura. You can genuinely taste the care and quality in the food--even the side salad and miso soup feel thoughtfully prepared. Considering the quality, the prices are very reasonable, and the portions are generous. The bento box is around $20 if you pay cash, which feels like a great deal. The space itself is cozy, spotless, and welcoming, and the service has always been excellent. I genuinely love this place and will definitely keep coming back.

I recently returned for my second visit and was just as impressed as the first time. The restaurant…read moreis absolutely beautiful, offering a variety of dining experiences including omakase chef bar seating, regular table seating, and teppanyaki. Same as the last, this time I enjoyed their $55 omakase set again along with some a la carte items and it was excellent. The sushi and sashimi were fresh, beautifully presented, and every piece was delicious. The cooked dishes were also prepared perfectly and complemented the meal wonderfully. I also noticed they now have a much larger sake selection compared to my first visit, which was a pleasant surprise. From the chefs behind the counter to the serving staff, the service was exceptional throughout the entire experience. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome. One thing I really appreciated was that they seemed to have taken my feedback from my previous visit regarding the noise levels. The dining atmosphere was much more enjoyable this time, showing that they genuinely value customer feedback and continuously strive to improve. Overall, another fantastic experience. Fresh, high-quality food, outstanding service, and a beautiful setting make this an easy recommendation. I'll definitely be returning again.

Came here on a Friday evening around 8pm and this place was really busy. Luckily, I had a…read morereservation and was seated right away. I opted for their summerlicious menu which was $55 and included a starter, main and dessert. Their menu choices were very appealing for m price. The starters and the mains were both good. It's not super premium quality but for the price, I'd say it hit the spot of a mid tier sushi spot. The cod was flaky and the scallops were cooked well. I overall enjoyed everything up until the dessert. The desserts were the weakest link of the entire dinner. The cheesecake was a little dry and the mochi didn't seem super fresh. It was all edible but just not amazing. The service was good, staff were attentive and food came out fairly quick. The design of the place is really nice as well. Not a first option I'd jump for but not a bad spot.

Food 4/5 Service 5/5…read moreAmbiance: 4/5 Food: Always good, fast & fresh when I come here. I've been here many times! This time I wanted a quick lunch after an appointment across the street. I had the salmon sashimi appetizer & a salmon avocado roll. The sashimi was fresh & delicious. Good quality. The salmon avocado roll was also fresh tasting & yummy. They even gave me a miso soup on the house. It was very hot so I only ended up having half of it before I got too full. Service: I think this is a family owned & run restaurant. They seem to be Korean. There was a lovely lady who served me & she was very nice. She kept checking on me to make sure I enjoyed the meal. At one point they were playing the song "Golden" from K-Pop Demon Hunters & I started singing along. The lady was grinning & said oh you know this song? Ambiance: It's a pretty simple restaurant. There are I think 3 booths with curtains, and then a couple of 2 seater tables & 4 seater tables at the front of the restaurant by the window. The space isn't large but it's cozy & they keep the place very clean. There are two single washrooms at the back. One marked for ladies & one for men. But they look exactly the same. Someone was in the ladies washroom so I knocked on the men's. No one was there so I used that washroom instead. There was no urinal. Just a regular toilet, a sink & paper towels. They use the large washrooms for storage as well so there was a mop in the men's washroom. LOL. Overall: I've said it before & I'll say it again. I like this place & I'd definitely come back to eat here. The washrooms are cleaner than in the mall & the food is better than the food court. Plus I like supporting small businesses.

First time ordering party platter here for my daughter's birthday…read more Got the P3 platter. Went in to grab my order and was greeted by the friendly host/cashier. I did ask for no herring or butter fish, and they didn't give me any which is super nice of them. I also asked for more soy sauce and wasabi and they did not hesitate to give me more either! They even gave me miso soup and sashimi salad on the house; how sweet of them! Will definitely be back if I'm ever in the area.

Came back for lunch here. The place hasn't changed. Sushi…read morewas very good. Atmosphere is very dated. Service was good. It seems to be the only option in the area. Good for business lunch or very casual.

It was my family's favourite gathering spot before COVID-19 happened. I remember my family really…read moreenjoyed their udon noodle soups set with California rolls, and I used to like their sushi sets a lot. We all loved their little complimentary thin noodle soup with tempura bits as the appetizers - it was always the best part of the meals. Although small, Kaikaki has a charming and cozy environment with lots of wooden decor. I remember the service is always friendly too. Last but not least, the food is not the cheapest in terms of volum, unfortunately, and that's why I rarely go there by myself. 3.5 stars