I go to this place all the time. it is very nice and small. waiters are kind and nice. It is very…read morevery good food

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.

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.

We went there for a girls day and was happy but not blown away. The place is super cute and…read moredecorated well, and all the staff were super kind. We have reservations but it seemed like if you didn't, there was a bit of a wait. The dining area was full of patrons. They had many options and the set meals looked delicious but I ended up going for the classic salmon don. After ordering however, there was a decent wait until we got the food. It took longer than i expected. When we got the food it was went presented, but looked like less food for the price I was paying. That being said it was delicious with the salmon being great quality and the rice was cooked perfectly. There was also onions on too which I didn't expect to like but it went perfectly with everything. Overall, it was a great time if going with friends to catch up with and you're trying to have a fancier night out!

Came here for Summerlicious a few weeks ago, it was prix fixe $34 for a three course meal. We were…read morea party of five, so we got everything! APPS: Options were mini taco samplers (veggie + spicy salmon), uni mini cones, and chawanmushi (steamed egg with seafood). Favourite here is chawanmushi, tho the others were good too. Uni cones would have been better if it was actual pieces of uni rather than an uni cream. MAINS: Options were tomato salmon tsuyu soba (the viral one), salmon steak teishoku, special sushi set. Favourite here is definitely the salmon soba. Very unique and refreshing, though taste isn't something out of this world. It's what you would think it tastes like - long strings of salmon! DESSERT: Options were matcha strawberry tiramisu, house made sorbet (got the yuzu mojito one), and cheesecake. Surprisingly the sorbet was amazing. The flavour was so good, we thought about getting another on the side. SERVICE: 3/5 tbh. They weren't very welcoming and didn't ask if we wanted anything else (so we weren't able to order another dessert). At the end, just asked if we were ready for the bill. It was just the bare minimum. TIPS: There's Green P Street parking (paid) right outside and along Yonge St. There's also a couple of paid parking garages nearby. Come early if you want a convenient spot next to the restaurant, though even if you park a little further, the walk is short and you can always go shopping nearby! Strongly recommend making a reservation. They tend to get really busy around the 1pm mark.

We have never tasted better sushi than in Shinobu! Best sushi in Toronto. We have been frequenting…read moreShinobu all through COVID-19 and ever since. By far the best. Robin

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.

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!

On my way home, I like to take an order of rolls home. Some people sample beers, other sample…read morecoffee and for me I sample spider rolls. The 5th taste Spider Rolls is on the top of my list.

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 live right next door- n wanted to this restaurant for the longest time- finally took the kids…read morelast weekend n they love it.

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.

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

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.

A hidden gem. Every time I go here I wish it were closer to downtown. It recently got renovated and…read moreI wish some of their old menu items were back, but still delicious!