I ordered delivery from this place and met the most nicest delivery man. I'm jumping the shark by saying this but hands down the best sushi I have tasted in Toronto. The ingredients are fresh and filled with a generous amount of avocados, and fish. In addition, the rolls are Huge (the size of Oreos) and comes with complimentary spicy mayo *bonus :)* Very delicious sushi and I will definitely order again, the only thing I hope to see from them is to add combination roll deals. read more

VIPS Sushi - Rainbow roll, caterpillar roll, salmon roll, and california roll. - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My boyfriend and I constantly order from here and only ONCE have we ever had a mediocre experience. I would say this place is CONSISTENT. Normally, I find, when places open up the food is amazing and then over time the quality begins to suffer - not VIPS. Delivery is always quick and when we order to pick up the food is usually ready by the time we arrive. Everyone is incredibly friendly, especially the delivery man :) The rolls are generously sized and filled with all the "fixings". I'm not a huge fan of the crab and to my surprise they always end up giving more avocado. As well, for each roll that we order there is always a container of spicy mayo waiting for us. The ingredients are fresh and taste wonderful, by far one of the best sushi I have had in the city, especially for their price points... can't complain over $7.99 rolls! read more

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Love VIPS! One of my go-to places for maki rolls. It's hidden on a side street along Yonge, a few blocks south of Finch. It's a small sushi joint with only 2 tables for sit-in but the bulk of their business is through take-out and delivery. The rolls are huge and every time I've been here, everything has always been fresh! They pack on the ingredients so it's very filling. I'd recommend 2 rolls for 2 people; 3 would be pushing it. The rolls used be $7.99 but I think it's gone up to $9.99 now. Still pretty cheap and for what you're getting, can't complain. No charges for extra mayo is also a huge bonus. As you read through the menu, you'll find that the rolls are all pretty similar but just topped with different things (i.e.: salmon, tuna, avocado, eel, etc.) So they'll end up tasting pretty similar. However, some of my favourites and must-trys are: Lady in Red - Spicy crab meat over shrimp tempura, avocado and cucumber. I've never been a fan of crab in my sushi so this one took a lot of convincing for me to try but it's amazing! All my friends love it. White Dragon - Blowtorched scallop over shrimp tempura, creamy crab meat, avocado and cucumber. Having aburi gives a little variety to the table. Tiger - Salmon on the top, scallop tempura, creamy crab meat, avocado and cucumber. One of the less sauce-y, cleaner-to-eat rolls. The scallop is awesome. Sunset - Spicy salmon over shrimp tempura, avocado and cucumber. I prefer this over their Spicy Salmon Crunch Roll because it isn't overpowered by tempura flakes. read more

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TL;DR - They missed one piece of sashimi in my combo. Rolls are not that special. For "cheap" sushi takeout, I'll stick with Sushi Bong. --- This will be a short review for take-out that I got from VIPS last weekend. My boyfriend and I drove out to VIPS specifically to get some take-out because we heard good things about their specialty rolls. There's about 8 seats in the small hole-in-the-wall type of restaurant but everyone seems to just order take-out here because there were boxes and bags stacked everywhere. We heard good things about their specialty tataki rolls and got the BC Albacore Tuna and the 9,6 Sashimi, Sushi combo. The tataki roll didn't have as much tuna as I thought, pretty thinly sliced on the top and resembled white tuna (which it could've been...for all I know). The roll itself was bigger than average but not HUGE. The sashimi, sushi combo was alright as well but I was disappointed that they missed a piece!! It's supposed to come with 9 sashimi pieces and 6 sushi. You can see in the photo that I only got TWO tuna pieces so I'm incredibly disappointed that they would miss a piece that easily. How do you miscount up to three? Altogether we paid just over $30 with taxes (and no tip) for this meal. Definitely on the higher end for take-out sushi and I was expecting better with all the positive reviews. The roll was not THAT unique that I would pay $13 for 8 pieces again. Probably will not come back; if I'm looking for cheap sushi (and no missing sashimi pieces), I'd go to Sushi Bong. Oh! And the prices have increased at least $1/item since the menu has been posted by other Yelpers. read more

VIPS Sushi - Decently sized but not worth $13 + tax - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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FOOD: The rolls are gigantic and, although a bit on the pricier side, they are delicious. We even got a torched (aburi) roll included in our platter, which was pretty neat. Very impressed with the food overall and no questionable hygiene issues afterwards. AMBIANCE: unassuming hole-in-the-wall that doesn't seat many. Definitely a take-out place SERVICE: prompt and on-time PRICE: Total was close to $100 for the party platter for 7 people, with 88 pieces. TIPS: * they put quite a bit of cream cheese in one of their rolls, so pass on that next time if you're not a huge fan * will have to order delivery or pickup through skip the dishes read more

Giving this place 3.5 stars after visiting for the first time again in 3 years. The rolls are still quite big and prices are decent. Only two tables there, so it's good for mostly takeout. Still not a huge fan of their dynamite roll as there is a lot of creamy imitation crab meat and the seaweed on the outside but that's just a personal preference. The black dragon roll (torched) was great though. Crunchy spicy salmon was good, and so were the yam tempura rolls. However, I found the rice a bit mushy. I'll probably come back to try their torched rolls again though. read more

This tiny sushi shop is right around the corner but they offer free delivery for orders over $20! Being the lazy person I am, I usually order an assortment of rolls delivered to my door. The prices are super reasonable - Have you seen the size of their rolls?! They're the size of my wrist and packed with ingredients. I love that they don't skimp on any material. My favorite rolls are the Sunset Roll and the Tuna Tataki Roll - both a must try! The shop itself only seats six people, so most customers order take out or delivery. The delivery can take up to an hour sometimes, which is the only downside when they're busy. I don't recommend any of the sushi or sashimi platters. There's tons of food for what you order but the fish choices are very standard. I personally would go for their giant specialty rolls rather than plain rolls included in the platters. VIPs Sushi is the best place to get sushi at good value in the Yonge/Finch area! Highly recommended! read more

VIPS Sushi - Large special combo - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Like other yelpers, I have been a loyal customer at Sushi Bong (another value-town sushi place at yonge/finch) for the longest time. Ever since VIPS opened, I never went back to Sushi Bong. VIPS sushi is amazing if you want budget AND huge sushi. Their White Dragon Roll is absolutely amazing (blow-torched scallop sashimi on top of a regular dragon roll)... And their spicy mayo is always free of charge unlike other sushi places in the area. They are really quick, service is amazing. However, they only have 2 small dinning tables in the shop, so I would recommend take-out or delivery. P.S. They don't accept credit cards, so bring your debit/cash! Food: 4/5 Value: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Space: 2/5 read more

VIPS Sushi - Sushi Combo at VIPS sushi - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This inconspicuous sushi joint is good, really good. Offering takeout and dine-in I prefer to cozy up to one of the two the tables and enjoy my sushi coma that's about to ensue. Don't miss the hot torched tataki rolls mkay! read more

VIPS Sushi - Salmon Sashimi, Tuna Tataki Roll and the Sunset Special Roll - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

If you are seeking authentic makizushi, VIPS Sushi is most likely not the place for you. However, if you are seeking generous portion-sized maki, VIPS is the motherland of ginormous maki. Unless your mouth is the size of Paul Frank, it is virtually impossible for you to finish the maki in a single bite. The best part of these sushi is the rice to ingredients ratio. Crispy Tuna Crunch ($7.99) Flavorful, crisp, fresh, spicy...just the way I like it. Black Dragon (torched eel with salad crab and tempura shrimp) ($12.99) The fire torched escalated the flavor profile of barbeque eel and Japanese mayo. The chew of the rice, the crispiness of the shrimp, the tenderness of the salad crab, and the softness of the avocado, all complimented the texture the roll. The flavors intertwine into a truly orgasmic experience. Each roll is beautifully crafted by attractive Korean chefs with impeccable skin. If inauthentic sushi is a crime, then VIPS is convicted of being too generous with fresh sashimi. read more

Only 2 tables in the small restauarant but very sushi. I ordered a red snap and a tiger roll. Both very good and generous portions. Service was great. Went at maybe 7pm, the restaurant was empty so we managed to get 1 of the 2 tables. The decor and seating is more modern and comfortable than sushi bong. Updated 11/25/15 I ordered from here again. Rainbow roll. There is no fish inside. There is fish on top of roll but only some of them since its rainbow. Sushi bong's rainbow roll is by far better. So if you are going to order the classic rolls, go to sushi bong. If you want the specialty rolls VIPs is good for that. read more

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AMAZING. came here with my girls after a horrible experience at the nail salon across the street. i immediately felt better. service 10/10 - everyone is friendly food 100/10 - amazing, quick and fresh! rolls are giant so it's worth it for the prices. will be coming back for sure! read more

The sushi were fresh, cut in big pcs, so delicious that you can taste every pc of it!!! and you can see them make it. the workers were so accommodating, the place is tiny (has two tables for 4 persons) and the price is worth it! Though the chefs were using their bare hands making them was quite gross. But i trust them lmao! So far -- aside from BapBo, this resto is definitely one of the best in sushi industry!!! I ordered the miso soup + creamy crab sushi + white dragon (sooooo biiiiig! Worth it. Promise!) = $25 read more

VIPS Sushi - White Dragon! - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We've had VIPS like 15-20 times at this point and it's definitely my favorite non-ayce. The rolls are giant and always super fresh. We've done exclusively take out so I can't speak to the dine in experience. They're definitely a smaller operation since they shut down for a couple of weeks every once in a while and while that's inconvenient for my sushi cravings I like what it says about the business and their priorities. read more

Their sushi roll sizes are very generous, and the fillings to rice ratio is balanced. I order from this place a lot because the big sizes are fulfilling and the price is good. My only issues would be that the fish at times tastes hard and rubbery, a salmon piece doesn't melt in your mouth. read more

Me and my friends go to take out every weekend! Amazing portions on sashimi and their rolls are the bomb and always fresh! Parking is limited though and also dining space so just do take out read more

This is a local takeout joint that offers two or three tables for eat in customers. The menu here specializes in rolls and the rolls here are HUGE. Seriously I made the mistake of ordering two rolls and I was only able to finish one because it's about double the size of other places. The rolls were very tasty. Try any of the dragon rolls. They're my go to. read more

VIPs sushi is a small family run shop that has only 2 tables. When I arrived, both tables were filled but luckily, I only wanted take-out. They have a wide variety of rolls compared to other places and very quick to make my order so I can be on my way. In terms of the roll that I got, it was just ok. Nothing special except it was big with 8 pieces. The cuts of the rolls were uneven but it was filling with lots of stuff like crab meat, unagi, cucumber and avocado. Definitely worth a try from time to time but not my go to place closeby. read more

Cheap sushi but terrible quality. Ordered the Alaska roll, Caterpillar roll, salmon roll, and spicy salmon roll. The first two rolls were oversized and had no taste. Likely won't order here again. read more

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Great food, very nice people The place is more for pick ups , so there are only 2 tables in the restaurant We enjoy every dish we ordered read more

VIPS Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Got black dragon and tiger again since I enjoyed them so much last time...but I think they forgot to put the scallop into the tiger roll (and the scallop is the best thing about that roll) and there was also a tiny sharp bone left in either the salmon or unagi. The fish bone has been stuck in my throat for 11 hours and counting now :( be careful! The food is still good, but my latest experience there unfortunately was not. read more

When you're running a small sushi joint close to Yonge and Finch, you inevitably will be compared to Sushi Bong. They have pioneered the big-rolls-good-value sushi takeout in this hood. I was skeptical about VIPS Sushi but it turns out that they can keep up with the Bong and carve out their own clientele niche. Any place that includes spicy mayo already gets extra points from me. Order: Spicy Salmon Crunch Roll and Spicy Tuna Roll Food: 4/5 Service: 3.5/5 Atmosphere: 3.5/5 Value: 4/5 $7.99 for crunch roll with lots of salmon (size of dynamite roll at Sushi Bong) and $4.99 for smaller spicy tuna roll was more than enough for my wife and me. Service was friendly, but typical for takeout place. VIPS Sushi is not a threat to Sushi Bong but a solid alternative when you want to mix it up. I will def go back and check out some of the other rolls. read more

VIPS Sushi - Spicy Salmon Crunch Roll and Spicy Tuna Roll - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Hands down the best sushi around! This sushi place used to be located in Aurora but was moved down near Finch station a few years ago. The restaurant is quite tiny with only two tables as most customers get take out or delivery near finch station. This isn't AYCE but it is amazing, the rolls are very large and well worth the price ($10-12 each). One roll was more than enough to fill me up. I'll definitely be back to try other rolls and combo specials. Must try: Spicy Salmon Crunch read more

VIPS Sushi - Spicy Salmon Crunch (Back) Rainbow Dragon Roll (Front) - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This place is super small, with really only 2 or 3 tables, so I always get takeout. We usually order spicy salmon rolls and some standard vegetarian rolls. But I gotta tell ya - this place is PHENOMENAL. The sushi always tastes incredibly fresh, is super delicious, and doesn't break the bank. Truly a hidden gem! read more

From the outside, this restaurant didn't seem like much. There's only about two tables. I typically avoid these places. We ordered the lady in red and the rainbow dragon roll. The portions are quite large and they come with quite a bit of seafood. I enjoyed the Lady in Red, it was a good amount of spicy and the crispiness of the fried shrimp made it 10/10. The rainbow dragon roll had quite a bit of variety, but I definitely preferred the Lady in Red. Overall, it was pretty good service. We received our rolls quite promptly. It was also very filling at an affordable price. I was starving before I got there and left quite full. read more

VIPS Sushi - Lady in Red - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Delicious and cozy. I'm not sure why but the quality seemed to have changed recently and I was compelled to review. In general, I give sushi restaurants a 3/5 if they're moderate quality and service. 4/5 stars if they're cheaper and delicious with good service. Once in a while I give a 5/5 for good service, good price, and generally great experience. There are a lot of good sushi places around town and this one is NOT one of the best tasting, but it's got something special. The portions for one, are large. The seating is tiny. but the hearts are huge! The staff here are lovely. Great people! It feels like a friend is making you sushi in their home. Honestly, if the taste was a bit better I'd give the place a 5. If the hearts were a little smaller I'd give this place a 3. Give it a try. fyi Take out does not have as much heart. Take out or ritual probably a good 3/5. read more

Sushi is reasonably priced and portion sizes are huge! The only down fall is the delivery time- the 2 times i've ordered via Just Eat I've waited an hour for my food to arrive and I live maybe about a 5-10 minute drive from the restaurant. Other than that, yummy !! read more

VIPS Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Awesome place for takeout when you're craving some sushi! Although a bit more expensive than Sushi Bong, it's still quite affordable and worth it. We called for pickup around lunch time and they said it would be ready in 5-10 min. Tried the Salmon Tataki roll (torched) and loved it! Generous amount of creamy crabmeat filling with a thin layer of rice on the outside. read more

Conveniently located near Yonge and Finch, this is Korean-style sushi at its best. Find some of the largest maki rolls here with tons of variety. This is basically a takeout-only location, but this doesn't stop them! People are coming in all day ordering for lunch and dinner, and wait time is about 15-20min to make your rolls. They're super generous with their avocado, if that's a favourite of yours. Don't get me wrong - they're not cheating you of roll filling with cheaper alternatives, they're generous with all items and their proportions lead to more avocado and less rice. I much rather it this way - too much rice flips the scale the other way and makes my maki rolls very sad! Maki rolls are the overwhelming majority of choices on the menu, though there are some other items - if you're looking for other more unique, gourmet items you'll have to go elsewhere! For the convenience of location I'll definitely be back, however the downside is they only have street parking in front of them. If you live nearby or you're grabbing food to go elsewhere, they're a safe choice! read more

This is my number 1 favorite sushi joint. The rolls are huge and they taste so good! I usually order the medium special combination that includes sashimi maki and sushi. The prices are great as well. I believe they are owned by Korean people. Even if you get delivery it's super quick. My go to roll is the salmon tataki or the spicy salmon roll. Both are good prices. I'm not sure what they put in it but I find every time after I eat their sushi I get super sleepy that's all XD read more

This is the best sushi place for your bucks if you are around yonge and finch area. Rolls are huge!! I've been going there since they opened, and they've been great since! I tried their torched salmon roll this time and they were big and lovely. If you dont like big rolls, i wouldn't recommend vips. But I like how they have just the right amount of sauce in their rolls. read more

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Seriously, I didn't walk in with any expectations at all. And still I was quite disappointed. They are busy with take-outs and phone ordering still at 9:30pm. Walked in, I planned to sit down and eat (I had dinner before coming here, but I was craving sushi like always). I took off my jacket, sat down, ordered and they gave me a takeout box in a plastic bag ready to go. Sushi was meh. Wasn't super tasty or good deal. Maybe it was the roll I ordered (spicy salmon), but it wasn't tasty in terms I won't crave for it. Nothing wow about this and I wouldn't travel, park and order for this place on purpose read more

This is like my go to restaurant for delivery... so today my boyfriend was like..where is the sushi place that you like? I was like I don't know because I only order delivery.. So finally today, I decided to go for pick up. It's a very small restaurant with two tables, so basically the seating around 8-10 settings. I was craving for sashimi, so I ordered the Sashimi Moriwase $19.99, I asked for more salmon. The salmon sashimi is always fresh and the butter fish was slightly torched. I always order the the white dragon roll-scallop on top then torched to spicy mayo, deep fried shrimp, avocado, cucumber, creamy crab meat $12.99 I really find torched sashimi brings out a good flavour ranging from sashimi to scallops and this roll is a good marriage. I decided to try the black dragon roll $12.99 for a comprehensive black and white as I skipped lunch today. I prefer the white dragon roll because of the scallops. Totally worth a try! And if you hold parties, good for delivery because it is free delivery over $20 before tax. read more

VIPS Sushi - Sashimi Moriwase $19.99 - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Fresh, huge and diverse rolls! Really great selections and you can't go wrong with any of them. Wish they put some fish in the rolls tho. Sometimes lacking in that department. The rolls are huge and the spicy mayo on the side is amazing! Text to order is also a fantastic bonus! read more

My absolute favourite sushi place in Toronto! They're sushi rolls are such high quality and consistently so. I love their dynamite rolls, sunset roll, rainbow roll.. anything there that includes the crab meat and shrimp is delicious. Maybe it's just me but stay away from the sushi maki rolls with cream cheese. (Not sure who decided on that combination when choosing the menu) Service is attentive and quick. A couple of maki rolls are usually ready in 10 mins. If you dine in (only 2 tables available) grab some green tea or they give you water in a cute mason jar glass. read more

Came here several times for take out and i believe its time they have earned my review. 5/5 stars in the $-$$ category. The rolls are very generous and tastes great. The spicy mayo that comes with the roll is what separates this sushi bar with many other places. The biggest difference between VIP sushi and Sushi bong nearby is that the lady serving at VIP sushi is exceptionally polite, sweet and appreciated the business. The lady at sushi bong however acts like shes doing you a favour for selling you sushi. keep up the good work. read more

I should probably try it again, but likely won't. With Sushi Bong close by, I'm sticking to that as my go-to place for large pieces of sushi for cheap prices and so-so quality. If not for their competitor, I would have given this place 3 stars. Perhaps it's the rolls I ordered (sunset roll, lady in red), but I felt they added too much sauce and just ruined the taste. Also ordered the regular sushi combo but did not find it anything special. Not a great sushi experience. 2.5 stars out of 5. Jimmy's Yelp Ratings Scale for Food: [*] Disappointing. Just...no. [**] Not very good. Will not return. [***] It is what it is. Go enough times and you'll break even on quality. [****] My go-to place. Rarely disappoints. [*****] Everything on menu is good. Every time. read more

Fast, cheap and reliable sushi place. The sushi/sashimi combo prices look good but it's mostly salmon pieces. They don't seem to have too much variety of fish. Plan on calling in your order before you go there. They are super busy in the evening and you will be waiting at least 10 to 15 minutes for your order. Service is adequate and mediocre. Nothing to write home about. read more

This is my favourite sushi place. Good quality sushi, generous portions, and even better price. My go-to is the torched salmon roll. Recommend the Christmas Roll if u want something a little different and on the sweet-dessert side. The place is more ideal for takeout, it can't fit more than 8-10 people max for dine in. Overall, amazing sushi. I've brought all my friends here and even my boss! They all enjoy the sushi here. Honestly my #1 go-to sushi place. read more

4.5 Having been a loyal Bong Sushi customer for so long, it was hard to believe there was a sushi place near Yonge and Finch that could pry me away. VIPs is now my go to place for sushi in the area. Pros: Rolls are all very big and very well done Great prices Friendly staff Cons: Not much seating I'm starting to really love this place. I've been going a few times the last 2 months and I'm now completely sold on it. All the special rolls have the opening special price of $7.99 (I'm starting to think it's a permanent special at this point). You get your money's worth. The rolls are all long and large (that's what she said) and one will probably fill up most appetites. I was a fan of Bong because of value and this place matches that if not more. I only wish my fav Black Dragon roll was $7.99. It's the only special roll that doesn't seem to be $7.99. Boo.. C'est la vie. The staff are always nice whenever I come by. There seems to be a rotation on who comes in but the head chef seems to be there everyday. He's very nice and goes about business and usual. I've never had a problem whatsoever with service. I've started to get delivery from them and the driver is pretty cool too. Speaking of delivery, it's free with a $20 before taxes order. You can even text for delivery now. Just send a detailed text to them with your order and they will send a confirmation one back to you. So simple!! I can simply text on my way home and within minutes it will be at my door. Gluttony made easier!! Lovely! So yeah, if you're looking for a sit down meal it will get tricky. There are only 2 tables there and they are in the same area as where people will wait for their pick up and to go orders. It won't be ambient at all to say the least. All in all, this is my new fav sushi place at Yonge and Finch. I recommend everyone around the area give it a try. read more