The meal's highlight was the rice paper roll ($20), a great option for those watching their carb…read moreintake as salad greens fill in for sushi rice. Stuffed with crab salad, spicy tuna, and shrimp tempura it's a surprisingly hearty and creates enough flavours that it didn't taste too healthy. Pair the maki with an avocado salad ($9) and miso soup ($3) and you've got yourself a complete meal. I'm glad Issmi doesn't skimp on the avocado, there's plenty of it fanned across the simple green salad tossed with Issmi's sesame and soy house dressing. And while the miso soup wasn't overly exciting, it's also not an expensive add on, arriving nice and hot. There are also several sushi dishes that don't break the bank. The Matsu sushi ($25) contains a well stuffed dynamite roll that rival most in the neighbourhood and 10 pieces of nigiri. The nigiri was where Issmi falters a bit: the rice not seasoned enough and some of the fish felt a touch dry. Still, these are just slight nuances that could easily be overlooked.

Met a friend for sushi at Issmi for dinner ona very frigid Saturday. Unfortunately, the desig left…read moreout a alcove area in which some of the cold air could be trapped, as there is a sinple door that leads to the open area which houses about 6 4x seat tables with a larger table in the back. I would caution going on a cold day as the take out fols open the door without closing it firm behind them. The service amounted to one server who was likely a bit overwhelemed by the number of customers coming in after 6. That being said, ahe was very kind and attentive. Unfortunately, while we ordered the edemame it never ame yet was on pur bill, along with one brown rice We both opted for the bento box which was around $28 each,. It was very large with salmon teriyaki, choice of roll, salad and huge pieces of Tempura. The bill cMe arpund 100 with a beer and tip, but the food itself was generally worth it and I would likely recommend take out, especially in the dead of winter. -Zuk

The Kibo on Avenue Road. Ordered 2 daily specials. The presentation of the food was simply awful…read moreand test worse Went in the garbage can.

This is a review for delivery:…read more Even then, I cautiously ordered the maki set B ($14.95) where the uncooked ingredient was limited to the salmon in the spicy salmon roll. In hindsight, there was so much tempura bits incorporated into the roll - on top and mixed with the salmon - that I had little to worry about with the raw fish. Tempura bits are such an oily condiment that can ruin the maki; after wiping off the bits on top, the roll tasted better. The dynamite roll was delicious incorporating a warm tempura shrimp, julienned cucumbers for crunch, avocado, and surimi. Given the rice wasn't too thick, all the ingredients really shone through creating a flavourful bite and the maki is large (10 pieces instead of the typical eight). Compared to everything else, this was the tastiest bite of the evening. Kibo's maki sets also arrive with soup and salad, fairly standard versions of the sides. Instead of diving into the soup, I should have taken the time to reheat it as lukewarm and grainy miso isn't the tastiest thing. At least the soup was flavourful and bits of fried dough were added in lieu of tofu - you won't get away from fried carbs at Kibo Sushi House! I was expecting the ebi siu mai ($6.95) to be a har gow shrimp filling in a siu mai wonton wrapper. Instead, the wrapper was filled with shrimp paste incorporating a lot of flour, so you're met with a mushy bite. I even pan fried them the next day to give it a crust and only marginally improved the starter.

Had the opportunity to try out this sushi restaurant in North York and their Winterlicious menu…read more Starting at $45, it offered a three course meal dessert which was a great price as most things here are $20+ min. Went with a friend so got to try two different sets from their Winterlicious menu. I ate the following: Appetizers Chawanmushi - steamed egg Mini taco sampler Second course Salmon sashimi Yusuf salmon & double shrimp oshi Third course Sapporo style curry teishoku Sushi set teishoku- assorte nigir set with bluefish tuna, salmon, bream bass etc Dessert Hay Cheesecake Matcha strawberry tiramisu My favourite from the three course meal got to be the main courses. The sushi set had a variety of super fresh Nigri and sashimi, including bluefish tuna, salmon, bream, bass etc. The curry teishoku was so good and flavorful. This curry was served with a super tender chicken thigh with an assortment of seasonal vegetables ( lotus root, mushroom etc). This made the curry super rich and flavourful. Special shout out the Hay Cheesecake - not too heavy and sweet, yet still rich. A must try at this restaurant. Overall, this a very stylish restaurant, comfortable seating with great service. Parking is found on the streets or nearby parking lots. Despite Winterlicious being over, this place does serve fine japanese cuisine and sushi and would love to come back to check out their regular menu as well!

Hay Sushi you're an All Star you've got your game on, well played,…read moreHay Sushi you're a Rock Star you deserve to get paid. That's right, I had to fuse some famous song lyrics into this review to make it as original and stellar as the food at Hay Sushi was! A simple Google search will tell you that traditional Japanese food, or washoku, is renowned for its nutritional balance; it emphasizes seasonal ingredients, small portions, and the ichiju-sansai (one soup, three sides) structure, which includes rice, miso soup, fish or soy, and vegetables, often eaten until 80% full. - Hay Sushi does just that! Everything they serve is understated yet undeniably hits the spot. I had a 3-course Winterlicious meal that was a delight with every bite and every course. Sometimes with set menus you might worry that the quality, quantity, or variety is less than satisfactory but this was far from it. Granted, they had run out of 2 items from their appetizers by the second day of Winterlicious but every last remaining item on the menu was different from the rest and offered a new dimension for your taste buds. The nori tacos are a testament to the fact that incredible things can come in small packages. They come discreetly served in their own little armchair-style pedestals, and guess what?, they do deserve to be put on pedestals as the blend of flavours and textures achieved with each one is truly remarkable. I had the spicy salmon nori taco and the veggies nori taco, both were unbelievable. So here I am wondering if the nori tacos were a one-hit wonder and the second course comes with it's full array of perfectly arranged 3 sides, main, rice, miso soup. I had the Sapporo Style Soup Curry Teishoku. This was not spicy but had a uniquely charred taste supplemented with vegetables such as squash, mushroom, pepper, onion, and lotus root. The chicken was succulent and even the rice was spot on. If you thought sides would be unremarkable, you would be wrong. The daikon, green vegetables and pickled cucumber, carrots, and raddish all pulled more weight than I ever thought was possible. The freshness and impact of each food item even came down to the ginger that was probably the most memorable ginger I've ever had and I never thought ginger alone could ever be that impressive. At this point of the meal I'm far more than 80% full, but hay, there's still dessert! And yes, dessert did not disappoint. I ordered a seemingly simple sorbet but lo and behold the sorbet was truly made with Asian pear and tasted like an explosion of the said flavour; not too icy, not too sweet, just right. If Japanese food truly prides itself on providing balance in nutrition, ingredients, and flavour, Hay Sushi should be very proud indeed

Delicious, authentic japanese with outstanding quality of ingredients …read more One of those " holes in the wall " with great food and service.

Party of 4. We were welcomed like old friends and made comfortable on arrival. Small location with…read moreabout 10 tables. Bright and very clean. Plexiglass dividers hung from the ceiling keep the noise low. Service was fast and efficient and very friendly but server was not helpful in planning the meal. The sashimi was very generous slices. Indeed all dishes were larger than expected. Maki rolls were 8 pieces and not 6 like others in the area. Dinner with appetizers saki and large draft beers was $240 before tip. We had a lovely time and ate well in this nice local spot. We will return as we are minutes away, and I do recommend it for locals. If in the area though you should also try The Sushi Bar a block south if ambiance is more important.

Quality is always fresh and on point, taste is rich. Staff is friendly and welcoming.read more

Came in for an impromptu weekday lynch while shopping in the area based on Yelp reviews and this…read morelittle restaurant was a pleasure to visit. It is a small joint with less than 10 tables but well attended to by a very pleasant waitress. You order using a tablet on each table and we opted for a salmon combo which came with sashimi, sushi and some rolls. The quality of the salmon was good and I loved the extra attention put into the plating. My tempura udon came brimming with cabbage and carrots shreds which was a welcomed sight as extra veggies in a meal is always good. The tempura was also well done and I liked that the udon noodles had a great bounce. Complimentary salad and miso soup were also quite good. Interestingly, the kitchen used nori as opposed to Wakame in their miso which my daughter seemed to love more than the usual version. I would come back to eat here if I were back in the area craving sushi!

Service and food was impressive for being a small business. I didn't have huge expectations…read more Food was fresh and we had a great time. I would come back.

My favourite sushi spot for AYCE sushi. They have AYCE pricing with A La Carte quality. The best…read morequality sushi that I have ever had at an AYCE sushi restaurant. Service is always top notch! Great variety of non sushi dishes as well, would recommend the rock shrimp!

This small gem is tucked behind another business in a strip plaza. It's small but quaint and the…read moreservice is so nice. Go with four people max. Tables are suitable for two or four. And not more. Parking is also scarce, so carpool. The loveboat for two is more than enough food...and each other dosh is so tasty and the portions are big! Fresh sushi and dishes are no overly salty. I want to to come again!

3 stars for the food with one extra star for being able to follow a personal request and quick…read moreturnaround times. We ordered the 34 piece maki, sushi, shashimi party tray and it was enough for 2 adults. The maki was good, shishi was okay, shashimi peices were hit and miss depending on the peice. I would say the quality of the fish is more run-of-the-mill to satisfy a weekday craving than the high quality cuts you may get in a restaurant. Enough to satisfy a sushi craving! We asked for no soya sauce or cutlery, and was happy that the request was fulfilled. Ordered and delivered in 30 min! Not bad for a weekday dinner craving.

Food 5/5 Service 5/5…read moreAmbiance 4/5 Food: We had lunch here. I ordered the cowboy roll, red dragon roll, sashimi appetizer & a palgong tea to go (lychee ade). Hubby ordered the fish & karage. We shared the cowboy roll. Cowboy roll is one of my fave rolls at this restaurant. It was delicious as usual & the red dragon was great as well. I tried a piece of hubby's fish katsu & it was also wonderful. The batter was light & it didn't seem oily at all (one of my pet peeves for deep fried food). I even tried a piece of the chicken karage but I didn't enjoy it. Hubby said it was really good though. Service: We had the same waitress we've had to many times before. I can't remember her name. But she's always really nice & gets our orders in quickly. So the food comes with a good pace as well. The quality is always great in my opinion. Ambiance: The place needs a little of a spruce up on the lower level. The ladies washroom is looking a little worn out. Everything is clean though. The look of the restaurant is dark woods & dark upholstery. All of the tables are booths which I like. It makes a nice cozy atmosphere. We continue to come back because we love this place & it's consistently great!

We came here for a weekday dinner and enjoyed high quality and fresh sashimi and maki roll, great…read morevibes and friendly service. We ordered "Small Sashimi Combo" which included 30 pieces of salmon, white tuna, red tuna, shrimp, octopus and red snapper. We also ordered "Hungry Roll", "Shrimp Tempura" and "Sake Kunsai". Sashimi were so fresh, tender and delicious. Hungry Roll alone is very delicious and enough for one person to fill full. They have an extensive menu with high quality that they cover everyone's preferences. The staff are very friendly and helpful; street parking is available in front of the restaurant.

Rating: 2 1/2* for the food with the extra 1/2* for the service…read more My wife and I finally decided to try this place as we passed it quite often on our way home. We came on a Friday afternoon after 4pm and we were the only customers in the restaurant. The place is tiny but clean and nicely decorated. We got seated very quickly. This restaurant seems to be a family owned business. Although they weren't anybody else, it seems that their takeout business is a big part of their sales as they were quite busy with orders. That made us feel a little better about our decision about dining here. We decided to go with their 32pc Sushi Boat along with a Tempura Udon which came fairly quickly. The Udon came first and unfortunately, it was quite bland. The broth was lacking flavour. The sushi was simply average. The ratio of fish to rice was skewered towards the rice. The fish was okay. Prices were on the high side. Service was really good but then again we were the only customers in the restaurant. Not likely to come back... #43 of 2018

Nara Sushi offering Lunch Specials Everyday till 4:00 pm from $7.95 is not a bad deal…read more This is a tiny neighbourhood family owned restaurant that have a menu of both Japanese and Korean food. Lunch Specials Sushi ($9.95) with soup and salad - California Roll with 6 nigiri - Fish was quite fresh and the rice was A-OK If you in the area and have some sushi cravings, come here but doesn't worth a special trip. The restaurant itself is clean with friendly and attentive service. A special note to the nice tablewares they are using... no plastic bowls or plates!! Takeout is 13% off if pay by cash.

Came here with a friend wanting a lunch bento box. The sashimi is decent quality and good value for…read morethe price. Service is attentive and warm. The atmosphere is casual and buzzing. They give you a free dessert or two soft drinks for a Google review. Looking forward to coming again next time to try their chirashi and a specialty roll.

I visited Kin Sushi for lunch today because I didn't bring food to work. The plaza was something…read moreelse since every store there had obsidian black signs in unison, so you couldn't even tell what was what if you were driving past by (you would've probably thought that they were all the same store/or some industrial park). Kin Sushi was absurdly connected to a Money Mart and a computer store, and it looked like they all shared the same entrance since everything was black. I'm not sure what happened there, but that was really bad (or good) marketing. If it were the plaza owner's rule, that's just really silly, and the stores should have said something about it. The interior of the sushi spot was pretty nice doe - very spacious and clean, though it still had some sushi smells. I wanted something light so I ordered the sashimi bento. Overall the fish was fresh, and the salad & the miso soup were delicious. I really liked the torched fish sashimi (which I think was hamachi?) otherwise it was a very standard sushi meal, with lots of edamame. It was not big (about 18-19 dollars, including taxes), but it was exactly what I needed. I'd go with something else if I were hungry, though. 3.5/5 for my experience (I still gave it 4 stars because I saw the potential of other menu items)