Ever since I heard we have new addition of good sushi place on Danforth, I wanted to try this…read moreplace. Finally I was able to order premium sushi platter to celebrate lunar new year, valentine's and family day all in one shot with this beautifully prepared treats! Botan Ebi Spot Prawn Scallop Saba Mackerel Suzuki Seabass Kurodai Japanese Black Porgy(seabream) Kanpachi Amberjack Hiramasa Shake salmon Maguro Tuna Ottoro Tuna Belly Very fun to have 10 different fish/seafood to try. Basically it was like #omakase for two people in an inexpensive way($90 plus tax) with bonus of tons of rolls. Sushi was nicely dressed and did not really need to dunk in soy sauce, only thing was for my taste rice( shari) was too wet l (was not mushy though). I appreciated everything on this platter was actually edible. I really dislike green fake plastic leaf thingy. I ate chrysanthemum

We ordered the Atto Sushi 9 set, Seared 9 set, Sashimi set, Sushi Pizza, and Chicken Karaage…read more Everything was great! The fish tasted super fresh, my personal favourite being the Escolar and the Tuna. The sushi pizza was also really delicious; the rice was fluffy, and not stiff or tough like at other places I've had them at. I'd also recommend ordering the karaage. It was super crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, a pleasant surprise on our end! Everything came out quickly, and the service was just as great. Our server was so kind and checked in to make sure we always had everything we needed. We will definitely be back!

Love the build your own platter concept of this place. Basically, Ako allows you to mix and match…read morethe sushi, sashimi and maki you're craving and charges based on the number of different items you get. Mega bonus points for this! After looking over all the options, I chose salmon sashimi, octopus sashimi, and bbq eel sushi. Quality was pretty good, cuts were thick, and the value was insane! Place is takeout. People are super friendly. Prices are amazing based on the quantity you get. Definitely recommend this place if you want to pick and choose good sushi without breaking the bank.

A few weeks ago, we noticed this spot in our neighbourhood and thought it was new (it wasn't) but…read morewe were intrigued by the "build your own platter" option! Other platters are often "you get what you get" but the idea that we wouldn't be stuck with surf clam or cucumber rolls was very enticing to us. Mother's Day was a great reason to order sushi and maaaaan were we not disappointed! Ordering online seemed like they were rammed with orders since it requested a later pick up time. When my husband showed up, he noted that it was a two person show... and they clearly were making sure they didn't overwhelm themselves with orders. It goes to show they care about their food/quality and we were so grateful! The rice was cooked well and the ratio of rice to fish/yums was great! Our only complaint was that we wish the order form would tell us how many pieces were in each "order" but other than that we were very pleased with the quality of the sushi and the freshness of the fish. We finally have a go-to sushi spot nearby that we won't hesitate to order from again (and again and again!)

Back again and better than ever…read more Back again to this excellent restaurant and it seems to have only gotten better. Service was exquisite with japanese fine dining precision and friendliness. This time around we added a sake pairing which was lovely and generous. We learned that Kei Hashimoto himself selects and brings back the sake from his trips to Japan. Location is beautifully appointed with diners each having their own discrete rooms. You don't even get to see the other diners and the environment feels private. The meal was exceptional. Pictures and menu attached. We liked the wagyu course so much we ordered another full round for each of us!

An unforgettable meal and truly a one of a kind event! From the precision in technique to the…read moreincredible thought involved in flavor layering...it's an experience like no other. The service was also truly amazing! We enjoyed talking to our hosts and learning along the way. Thank you!!

Not normally being a huge fan of Japanese cuisine, it took me a while to get around to visiting…read morethis place. Now that I have though, it's become a regular stop. I've only ever been here for lunch, and I've only eaten 5 or 6 different dishes because I'm always eating off the lunch special menu. This isn't a bad thing though. Every meal I've had has been great, and I feel no need to venture outside of that zone for now! The first thing I note about their lunches is they're just plain inexpensive. Most are about $10 and come with two small soups (one miso and another one that they don't mention on the menu but comes with most of the meals and is spectacular), a small salad, noodles, a bit of fruit, rice, and a main. Along with chicken and beef dishes, they also have a noodle soup (which is delicious) as well as a sushi dish on the menu (which I'll never try, but I've heard is great), so there's something for everyone. Service is almost always polite and fast, and although the place is a bit older in appearance, it's well take care of and inviting. I'm definitely looking forward to many more meals here!

This cozy sushi restaurant has all the typical sushi restaurant staples (sushi rolls, nigiri sushi,…read moresashimi, donburis (rice bowls), udon noodles, and a few Korean dishes such as bibimbap (the owners are Korean). There was no parking right outside of the restaurant (main road), but you could park on the side residential streets or in a large plaza nearby (about 10 minutes walk). The first thing we noticed when we walked in was the plethora of kids' drawings plastered all over the front door, walls, and the interior of the restaurant. Every table had a set of crayons and paper that you could use to draw. It seemed very family and kids-friendly. The interior was small, cozy, and had a very homey vibe. We were seated in a booth which added to the coziness feeling. Food came out relatively quickly, and everything was decent. Unagi Don came with a good amount of unagi and avocado slices, on top of a heap of rice. Kaizen Don was excellent - it came with thick slices of sashimi (salmon, tuna, shrimps, and imitation crab). Every donburi (rice bowl) came with house green salad and miso soup. We chose to add on a few extra green salads. Sushi rolls that we ordered as a group all came on one long wooden board - perfect for sharing. I wish the asparagus in the asparagus roll wasn't battered and deep-fried (tempura style). My favourite sushi roll was the El Dorado Roll (without rice - salmon, tuna, cooked shrimp, imitation crab, cucumber, and avocado wrapped in cucumber which added extra crunch). Service was efficient, nice, and friendly.

My partner and I have walked by this Japanese restaurant more times than I can remember, and I'm…read morepretty disappointed we didn't come here sooner. Everything we had was fantastic, but there were a few standouts. The fried chicken was juicy, tender and packed with flavour. Such a great start to the meal. Then there's the ramen. The noodles were some of the tastiest we've ever had, with such a lovely texture and chew. And the garlic soy miso broth was divine. Rich, savoury and incredibly comforting. It was like a hug in broth form. And then there was the potato salad. Honestly, we would come back just for this one item. There was something so surprising but incredibly pleasant about the texture, and we loved their Japanese take on this classic. Creamy, flavourful and just a really reimagined version of something so basic. The comfort factor on this item alone is a solid 100% if you come, get some potato salad. Everything we had was great, and the whole experience was casual, welcoming and just really enjoyable. I'm honestly kicking myself that it took us this long to finally stop in. Needless to say, we won't be walking past anymore, we will be coming in when we can!

The way the curry hit!!! Every bite was so good. I feel like curry can get boring or salty the more…read moreyou eat it, but this was the perfect amount of curry to rice with the juiciest karaage. Definitely recommend! The jiro ramen was also delicious. I'm a huge fan of bean sprouts so this was my personal favourite. Service was friendly and our food came out quickly! Lots of space for dining in and has booth seating.

Visited for lunch ayce. Lunch menu does not have sashimi, but some of my co-diners do not eat raw…read morefish, so that was ok. Service was great. All the food we tried was good. The restaurant is a bit older, with something looking like a turn station no longer being used, but overall not bad. Will be back again!

Update. I started to appreciate this restaurant a bit more…read more As before, I don't recommend it for AYCE. But, otherwise, it's a nice place for getting some sushi. - We come here often with my son when we are in the area. A meal for two is not much more expensive than McDonald's, but much healthier. The waiters are polite and nice. The atmosphere is modest, yet spacious and cozy.

Hit all my sushi cravings in one go!…read more I had pre-ordered for pick-up at 4:15pm and when I arrived at around 4:20pm, the order was ready. This was already a good start. Upon opening the the bag when we got home, we noticed they had also included a free slice of cheesecake! =) We ordered the medium sashimi platter, along with a caterpillar roll and tiger roll. Everything seemed fresh and solved all my sushi and sashimi cravings for a while. One thing we noticed off the bat was the thickness of the sashimi pieces. A lot of places skimp out on sashimi but the pieces we got were definitely on the thicker side (koodos to Yanagi). Would recommend this place to anyone who is around the area and wants their sushi and sashimi fix!

We tried the popular pork katsu bento and was very impressed with the amount of katsu that was…read moreincluded. There were three large pork chops that were crispy and fresh, and came with some rice, cabbage and soup. The pork was cooked well though I found the breading to be a bit thick in some spots. The value is excellent for $12.

The food is fresh, the delivery man is so polite and they are pretty fast with delivery (not uber).read more

I really like this place! Bento boxes are really tasty. Sushi tastes fresh. Service is good.read more

Uhh don't sleep on this food mart/small take-out restaurant!…read more I got to try the miso salmon bento box which came with "daily banchan" which today included cucumbers, a sort of spinach? or leafy green, a few slices of hard boiled egg, pickled cabbage and this potato(?) tempura on a bed of rice. The miso salmon was nice and not too dry with a delicious miso sauce on top. I felt the bento box was balanced and I enjoyed everything. It also came with a miso soup and using that to wash down the meal was great. Hanamaru also has a lot of Korean and Japanese snacks and goodies for sale!

Who knew a small Japanese/Korean market could come up with such great tasting bentos? Hanamaru may…read morefeel like a mini grocery, but its offerings are restaurant-level goodness. My wife and I have been here a couple of times now and got: - Beef bulgogi bento: Beautifully presented, really tasty, great sides. The beef was tender and properly sweet. Only quibble was we would have wanted more meat. - Unagi bento: Generous serving of eel, good grill and sauce. And as with the other bento, great sides and presentation. - Torched salmon dragon roll: Heavy and packed, pretty tasty, though would have liked the salmon a bit more torched. - Shrimp tempura: Standard and pretty good. Overall, the bentos are easily the standouts. That said, Hanamaru's other offerings are pretty good too. We'll definitely be back to try their other stuff.

For the grill experience, available food variety, and service we received, I can say it is good…read morevalue for money. We decided on paying the $10 extra per person to avail of their premium menu which added Prime rib steak, AAA striploin, Takoyaki, Butterfish, just to name a few. We dined on a weekday mid-afternoon time of around 4PM so the service turnaround time was conveniently quick. It did not take too long from order placement until the time our orders were brought to our table. I enjoyed most of the food items they have available especially the sashimi, butterfish, and the premium meats. Their BBQ sauce is OK. The 7 spices powder they have available on the side is surprisingly good. It enhanced the taste of the sometimes dried up cooked meat. What was disappointing was their order of buttered corn. It does not seem to have any butter added. Their Octopus balls or Takoyaki was also a little sub-par. I understand it has more to do with how they prepared it, but their Takoyaki was flat at the base. It was not a round ball. The sauce, toppings, and fillings was also not among the best I have had. Another thing is I wish they have some Gochujang or Samjjang available. You can order lettuce, kimchi, and the meats for Korean BBQ. It is just disappointing that you don't get the full Samgyupsal experience because of the missing dip. Service we received was excellent. The waiter constantly checked up on us and cleared out empty plates. He also replaced the grill once it became too greasy or oily. We were supposed to receive a voucher of about *$35 because our total bill went over $100. I gave my phone number but never received that text confirmation. Our waiter said that if we were to dine again, I can provide my phone number to avail that credit.

I decided to come here on New year's Eve at 8:00 p.m. to grab a meal before heading towards an…read moreevent for the countdown. I loved the customer service. The reps there were very attentive and polite and really made us feel comfortable. Although, I did find the menu short, it still did the job for the price. The restaurant ambiance is a typical hot Spot place. The seating isn't overcrowded and the lighting was perfect. They offer complimentary ice cream for dessert. The experience was good overall but because the menu was short I don't think I would be coming back.