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    Torake

    3.9 (11 reviews)
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    Vikki S.

    This is first time we tried this restaurant we ordered two different tasting menu. Price is reasonable and every dish is really good We also did à la carte for the kid, unagi Don is amazing! We are happy to select this place when we visit Richmond Vancouver. This one is going to be on our list when we come back.

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    Caitlyn Q.

    I've been to Torake twice now, and while it's a solid spot, I'm a bit on the fence. The food is good, no doubt, but for $88, I kind of expected either a bit more food or a slightly lower price. That said, the service is top-notch--everyone there is super friendly and attentive, which definitely enhances the experience. The location is also interesting - not where you'd expect to find an upscale omakase joint. I probably won't be back for dinner just because the price doesn't quite match the portion for me. However, the $55 lunch menu is tempting and seems like a much more reasonable way to enjoy what they offer. Worth a try if you're curious.

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    Michelle L.

    We recently tried Torake's affordable $58 omakase lunch menu, and we were absolutely blown away by every dish. The menu perfectly blends traditional and fusion flavours, offering a modern take on omakase that left us in awe. This spectacular experience was worth every penny! The ingredients were fresh, the flavours were incredibly well-balanced, the presentation was stunning, and the service was phenomenal. While I loved everything I tasted, my top three favourites had to be the Foie Gras Aburi add-on, the Hotate (Scallop) Sushi, and the Salmon Hand Cone. The Foie Gras Aburi was perfectly seared, creamy, and savoury -- pure dreamy melt-in-your-mouth goodness. The Hotate Sushi was sweet, plump, and tender, and the Salmon Hand Cone was bursting with flavour. Special mention goes to the Chilled Dashi Pea Soup, which was rich yet refreshing, and the unique take on Tamago Sushi with its caramelized top and super silky texture. OMAKASE LUNCH MENU Sidestrip Shrimp Sunomono Chilled Dashi Pea Soup (with Charred Cod) Shiso Oyster Spring Roll 8 Pieces of Sushi Hand Cone (Salmon) Miso Soup Foie Gras Aburi (Add On: $8.50) Yuzu Ice-Cream THE SUSHI Madai (Sea Bream) Kanpachi (Amberjack) Akami Zuke (Bluefin Tuna) Salmon with Basil Sauce Hotate (Scallop) Anago (Salt-Water Eel) Miso-Marinated Sablefish Tamago Other add-on options include the Wagyu Beef Aburi ($11), Bafun Uni Nigiri ($15), and Bafun Uni Ikura Don ($32). Overall, this Japanese omakase spot was a real treat. The food was top-notch, and the chef and staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and super attentive. Combined with the cosy atmosphere and exceptional service, it's the perfect place for a laid-back, delicious meal. Torake offers two seatings for their lunch omakase at 11:30 AM and 1:15 PM on Saturdays and Sundays only. Online reservations open four weeks in advance and fill up quickly with only five spots per seating! Don't miss out on this incredible culinary adventure. My Instagram reel on the full experience: https://bit.ly/3WcIjzk

    Jayden W.

    My gf and I tried Torake's premium omakase recently for our anniversary, it was our first omakase and it was an amazing experience! As soon as you walk in you'll feel the coziness of the place along with the crisp and white lights from the ceiling. It is a small restaurant, so the vibe was not crowded nor loud. The server had a very polite manner, turns out she's also the baker that takes care of the desserts! Both her and the chef were from the same culinary school if I was not mistaken. Very interesting young staff that are just starting out on their own. We didn't know what to expect since it was our first omakase, I was very surprised at how fresh the fishes were compared to the normal sushi places. Each nigiri tasted very uniquely on its own, the wait between each nigiri was nicely designed, we didn't leave the place feeling full because of how spaced out the wait was. Although there were other premium ingredients such as the wagyu nigiri and uni + snow crab; Our favorite was the Otoro nigiri, it was very fatty, and melts right in our mouths. Overall, we were glad to choose Torake for our first omakase experience, affordable price for people who have never tried it but are looking forward to!

    Selina C.

    This place has 2 omakase menus one being $88 and the other being $120. They also have a regular a la carte menu as well. Be sure to make reservations as it's a super small Place! * $120 ~ it came with 4 starters, 7 nigiri and a dessert, they also gave us a free bluefin tuna on deep fried perilla leaf starter. Highlights were the spot prawn nigiri and engawa along with the otoro they were so good! The UNI Don at the end was delicious as well it was so creamy and yummy! * Not the best omakase I've had but it's decent for something of the price categories since majority of the omakase is $200+ in van. * Would you try it out? * Torake ~ 9471 no2 road, Richmond bc. *

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