Went here for lunch and it was solid! Great service, food came quick, value for food was there!…read moreClean and modern atmosphere. Everything tasted good, would return.

This is a hidden gem, and a great lunch spot for sushi in the east end of Newmarket…read more They have a variety of lunch specials but I opted for their special roll and roll special that allows you to pick two rolls of choice for their base cost minus $3. I opted for the salmon avocado roll and the sugar mama roll (scallop, and torched white fish). The specials came with a salad and soup. The rolls were big and very filling and super high quality. The service was great and I can't wait to try their other items.

Last night my wife and I arrived for a 6PM reservation on a Friday night. The small but funky…read morerestaurant was full but our table was ready for us. Despite every table being full the two servers in our area made us feel like we were alone in the room. They kept the tea hot and Sake full. We had three Maki rolls, two from the daily specials. The lobster roll was excellent and the others very good. With Misu soup a salad and lots of sake dinner with tax and tip was less than $140 for 2. We left with a smile and a promise to return.

The black cod sushi ($10 for 2 pieces) is an interesting take on the fish, the nigiri torched…read moretableside so the fish's fat begins to melt forming slight layers in the cod. Being a denser fish, it does need a fair amount of flavour and while the sweet soy was a start, it needed something else for interest. After the experience, I'm still on the fence of whether a nigiri is the best use of this prized fish. My preference is still for the baked miso marinated black cod ($15) where the fish is hot and flaky and infused with a slightly sweet umami flavour. The palm-sized portion is just enough for sharing amongst two people. Sushi Bar's other a-la-carte nigiri is just as good with large pieces of barbeque eel on the unagi and a thick slice of ruby red tuna on the maguro (both $7 for 2 pieces). Displaying the lobster on top of the lobster roll ($18) was a great idea as it becomes the first thing you taste, and diners can see the full tail in its glory. However, it was already overcooked and blowtorching it at the table made it even more dry and chewy. Ideally, they should undercook it to begin, and the torching will help heat and finish off the doneness at the table. It's a dish with promise and the thin cucumber lantern a great idea for a beautiful garnish. Starting every meal is a bowl of rice crackers that arrives with drinks, a pre-pandemic tradition that I'm glad has been kept, providing something to snack on as we peruse the menu. A new addition is an amuse bouche of seafood, squid, and seaweed salads, enough for a bite each to enjoy while the rest of the meal arrives. As the temperature drops, the complimentary starter is sometimes a rich hot bowl of miso soup with cubes of tofu and seaweed flakes. A welcomed respite after a cool walk to the restaurant. With a variety of maki available, the black dragon ($17) was an interesting take on the fancier dynamite roll. In this case, sweet-glazed barbeque eel, tempura bits, fish roe, and green onion wrapped around the shrimp tempura. It's a colourful creation offering a variety of textures and flavours and it's ideal that the pieces aren't overly large so that they are enjoyed in one bite. The red dragon ($17) is just as good, substituting the barbeque eel for salmon instead. If you're in the mood for shrimp tempura ($8 for 3 pieces), I'd recommend having it in maki-form as the fried shrimp by itself is underwhelming, the batter too thick and the temperature tepid at best. Upsold to the tuna tartare roll ($10), we should have stuck with the tried-and-true spicy tuna ($8). In the tartare, the tuna too pulverized and the filling including dreaded tempura bits that causes the roll to become gummy. It also needs more heat to be considered spicy tuna. Despite their name, Sushi Bar also makes a variety of non-sushi dishes. You get a hefty portion of hamachi kama ($19) with the full portion, a meaty cut of the fish's jaw. A thicker cut, there were parts of the fish that could have been done a touch less but being a bone-in piece, it can be hard to gauge. Nevertheless, the skin was crispy and the fish hot and delicious. Served with a radish ponzu soy sauce, a bit more salt sprinkled onto the fish would help it pop.

This sushi spread was such a pleasant surprise. The rolls taste really fresh and clean, and they're…read moresurprisingly filling without feeling heavy. I love the simple little details, just enough sauce and garnish to add flavour and colour without overwhelming it all. Not sure when this opened, but I'm pretty happy with it. The karaage is a standout too crisp on the outside, but really tender and juicy inside, especially good with the dipping sauce. The gyoza are another win, it's very well-stuffed, nicely pan-fried, and not as greasy, with or without the dipping sauce, it's good. Overall, a really satisfying meal that feels comforting but still a bit special.

Order their sushi platter to go…read more You can tell they your salmon is better than grocery store/ ayce quality. The rolls were also amazing! I didn't event need to use soya sauce for some of them. The only disappointment was their red tuna, it was a little fishy. Aside from that their quality is pretty good for casual non-ayce food that doesn't kill the wallet.

A small restaurant with a truly Japanese feel. The space isn't large, but the moment you walk in…read moreyou can immediately sense a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The soft, dim lighting creates a calm and relaxing ambiance, reminding me of dining in a traditional Japanese ryokan (onsen inn), while also carrying the cozy charm of a family-style meal at a Japanese minshuku (guesthouse). It's an "at-home" style sushi restaurant (アットホーム) where the atmosphere feels relaxed and comfortable, making it a lovely place to casually stop by and enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine. The restaurant focuses on offering high-quality sushi at reasonable prices, allowing guests to experience genuine Japanese flavors in a comfortable setting. Simple, welcoming, and quietly elegant in a very Japanese way. Looking through the menu, we decided to try the Aoyama Course ($89)The meal began with appetizer salad made with Japanese seaweed and snow crab, dressed with a sesame sauce. Next came the sashimi course, with fresh fish. The sashimi were elegantly presented with edible gold flakes, adding a refined Japanese touch. We also ordered a bottle of Japanese sake called "Demon Slayer" to pair with the meal. One charming detail was that the restaurant offered a variety of cute sake cups for us to choose from, which made the experience feel a little more personal and fun. Their sake menu was also very unique, handwritten with clear explanations for each selection, making it easy and enjoyable to browse and pick the perfect sake to go with the meal. We added an order of monkfish liver (ankimo), which was absolutely delicious. It was beautifully marinated and tasted very authentic, rich, smooth, and full of flavour. The butter fried rock lobster tail was delicious. Sautéed in their house special low-sodium garlic butter, the aroma was appetizing. The lobster meat was tender and naturally sweet, the fragrant garlic butter and herbs. Very well balanced dishes of the course. The tempura course followed with a light and crispy assortment of shrimp and vegetables. The batter was delicate and airy, and the tempura dipping sauce was beautifully balanced, adding a gentle savoury depth without overpowering the ingredients. We were then served Dobinmushi, a traditional Japanese seafood soup presented in a charming little teapot-style ceramic pot, which looked both traditional and adorable. The broth was clear yet deeply flavourful, with seafood, vegetables, and mushrooms. Chef's selection of sushi, featuring maguro, hamachi, salmon, Hokkaido uni, and eel. The fish tasted fresh and clean, the uni was creamy and rich, and the eel was tender with a light glaze of sauce, making it a satisfying finish to the savoury courses. For dessert, we chose matcha red bean ice cream and black sesame red bean ice cream. Both ice cream were rich and smooth. Each course arrived at a perfect pace, allowing us to enjoy the meal without feeling rushed or waiting too long. The servers looked lovely dressed in traditional Japanese kimonos, which added a beautiful and authentic touch to the dining experience. The service was excellent, attentive, warm, and very thoughtful throughout the meal, made us feel very comfortable and well taken care of. The restroom located downstairs in the basement, decorated with adorable Hello Kitty touches. It was such a cute and thoughtful detail, and the restroom was also spotlessly clean and very well maintained. Recommend making a reservation in advance. It was a great experience and the set menu was very fulfilling.

If you're looking for authentic sushi in Scarborough this is the place to visit…read more I came here with my boyfriend for a fancy date night. We got one omakase course for 1 and ordered 2 additional rolls to share between us. All the fish was so delicious and fresh - however the shrimp (head) tasted terrible. The roll was decently larger and delicious. Keep in mind this place is pricey, but it makes sense for the quality of the sashimi. For the two of us ( and we weren't even full after) it was ~$160. The restaurant only has 4 tables and it definitely looked a bit run down, so ambiance is defo on the lower end. Service was very attentive by the nice waitress. Ultimately, Will I be back? Yes, if I was craving high-end sushi. I would choose this place over any of those fancy omakase opening downtown. For the hello kitty fans, the entire basement and bathrooms are hello kitty themed which was such a nice surprise.

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.

Went here for a low-key birthday dinner with a friend. We arrived around 5:30pm and the restaurant…read morewas empty at first, but it filled up pretty quickly after, which is always a good sign. The service was great and our waitress was super attentive, friendly, and really on top of everything. Even though the space is on the smaller side, it didn't feel cramped at all and had a nice, comfortable flow. We ordered the takoyaki and the sushi and sashimi moriwase. The takoyaki was perfectly done, it was crispy on the outside, soft and creamy inside, and full of flavour. The sashimi was incredibly fresh, clean-tasting, and naturally sweet. You can tell the quality of the fish is there. Would highly recommend and will definitely be coming back!

We stopped by here for dinner a couple of weeks ago and quite enjoyed it but if someone could let…read moreme know where to park, that would be great. The owner let us use one of the spots in the back but it didn't appear to be reserved for the restaurant so I'm not sure where else we would have parked. The restaurant gave me pub vibes and was somewhat dark. The staff were super friendly and helpful. We sat near the window where there was a large tv on the wall that was showing a video of a walk around of what one can only assume, is Japan(?). Wherever it was, it was captivating to watch. After perusing their extensive menu, we opted for the Salmon Combo and the Orangeville roll. Both were excellent and presented beautifully. I would definitely love to come back here but the parking is an issue.

Round 2, coming back for good value and good sushi. Came at a off hour, 2pm and the restaurant was…read morequiet. Tempura Bento - Came with miso soup, salad, California roll, 2 gyozas, rice, 2 shrimp and 4 pc veggies. They must have given more before because there was alot of empty space in this bento. Gyoza skins were hard pretty terrible to chew on. Tempura was nice, crispy and came out hot. California roll was pretty standard. In all a decent set. Torched sushi Unagi and hotate - 3 blocks of rice with a bit of unagi and scallop on top. It felt a bit unbalanced and expensive for what it is. Would not recommend.

Came back as I remember getting salmon belly as part of the sashimi order, however this time it was…read morethe standard fare. They did however give white tuna which is one of my faves. I would probably just order salmon belly and white tuna separately instead. Cost wise per piece seems pretty good on the sashimi dinner though compared to their party trays. Ordered their torched sushi (eel and scallop on top). It looks good and I could see them torching it, but it wasn't worth it. I'd rather try their soft shell crab. My partner ordered tempura, and that was tasty. We came at 3pm on a weekday and were the only ones there, so service was fine. The place is a little older, but seems they have updated fixtures and also have space heaters for your comfort.

Tried this place because of a friend's recommendation and solid reviews online, but was honestly a…read morelittle disappointed. I came in with a group of 7 friends and it wasn't too busy on a Friday night. The place itself is small and cozy but the service was a little slow (there was one server and one chef). My boyfriend and I split a sushi set and some rolls on the side but they had completely forgotten our sushi set. I understand it was just an honest mistake on their part, but the server didn't apologize or acknowledge that they had forgotten our order and simply said it's on it's way even though at this point everyone else at our table was long done eating. The sushi itself tasted pretty good and I appreciated the large portions of fish they give, but a few of us would have actually preferred thinner slices with more pieces (the pieces of sashimi were so thick that it was a little tough to eat). I have had better sushi downtown TO for the price and the value really wasn't up to par.

We decided to come here in a Saturday night, it's a cozy little restaurant with around 4 tables…read more It's open kitchen so we could see what they were doing for the entire time. I ordered the eel over rice, basically I judge a Japanese restaurant based on this dish, and I'm very picky. The portion of the dish is very little, I usually get full pretty easily but I wasn't filled at all after I finished this, the flavor though, it was amazing. I would definitely try it again! They will charge u for the tea, but it's refillable for free!