This is a positive review and it comes with lots of words. Consider this your warning haha.
This review is years overdue. It is about our experience from the very first time we walked into Top Sushi when they first opened up until now. I have wanted to write this for so long, but as a mom, it is hard to put your child in a vulnerable light online. When we first started coming here, my son was nonverbal. The only words he could say were "no" and "dinosaur." That was our entire vocabulary at the time. As a mom of a child on the spectrum, you learn quickly which places feel safe and which ones do not. We stick to our go to spots because, truthfully, my son could absolutely be that "difficult child" people talk about online. And yes, sometimes I tune the world out just to get through the moment. If we ever disrupted anyone's dinner over the years, please know I truly am sorry.
But from day one at Top Sushi, we were never judged. Not once. No side glances. No sighs. No feeling unwelcome. Just kindness.
My son had his must have seat next to the fish tank. The fish honestly did half my parenting for me. Watching them helped regulate him and gave moms like me the rare luxury of finishing a meal while it was still warm. That fish tank deserves employee of the month. There was one time he accidentally broke the arm off the cat decoration on the wall. I was completely mortified and apologized immediately. The staff did not shame me or make us feel like a problem. They handled it with such grace and understanding. And thankfully, the cat's arm popped right back on. Trust me, we have other stories, but we will save those for another day.
Over the years, the staff truly became like extended family to us. They watched my son grow right in front of them. When he started speaking more, when single words turned into sentences, I remember Jenny, Jade, and Paul getting a little teary seeing how much he had improved. That kind of genuine care is rare. It meant more to me than they will ever know.
Today my once very wild child is calmer(ish), more communicative, and still very much in love with that fish tank. Through every stage, Top Sushi has welcomed us with patience, warmth, and compassion.
Thank you for never making us feel like a burden. Thank you for never asking us to leave. Thank you for loving our family exactly as we are.
We are forever grateful. read more