Food is great, lots of desserts, salad bar, and free drinks. Will definitely return.read more

This place offers 'special menu' after 9pm on weekdays to enjoy ayce grilled meat, veggies + sushi,…read moredesserts, cold bar and drinks for $30pp !!! The selections is still quite good on the offering and the quality is also good with great thin slices of meat, short ribs cut is good. Only down side is lack of seafood really. The staff is quite attentive in helping you with your orders and often change the grill too. Overall very satisfied with this place! This place is getting a lot more packed with people even late night... Its offering is from 9pm-1am but last call is 12:30am and they give you 1 hr and 45 mins to enjoy!

Came here on a Saturday night and it was very BUSY. I joined the waitlist and ended up being seated…read moreabout 3 hours later, so plan ahead or go earlier if you can. But honestly, once we got in, it was so so worth it. The food was amazing - everything tasted so good! Customer service was also on point, staff were super attentive and made sure we were good the entire time we were there!!

Gyubee always has the best bang for your buck. The service…read moreat this location was great. Changed our grill a few times without us asking. Took us a while to get a seat on a Wednesday night (about an hour wait for table of 4)

Raisu Shima is a brand new minimalist Japanese takeout café specializing in Japanese bentos, teas,…read moreJapanese soda, bento rice, sandos, lattes, snacks, cute Hello Kitty and Kirby character desserts. Cute Japanese anime decorations and Jellycat dolls. Their drinks are made from scratch and very delicious tasting. They are pet friendly too!

We've been here a couple of times now; once for a takeaway and once to eat in. As far as I know,…read morethis is the only place in Pickering that has Poké bowls so that's what I come here for. I'm not going to lie, I'm confused by the decor. It's like a mix between a sports bar and a sushi place. I think it's the big heavy oak wood bar that dominates the restaurant combined with the typical uncomfortable bench seats... but yet there's some proper tables and chairs. It just throws me off a bit. No matter, the food is good. Their salmon poké bowl is delicious. The description is that it includes, Sushi Rice with Salmon, Avocado, Kani, Cucumber, Tobiko, Wakame, Green Bean, Corn, Mango, Mayo. I asked for a side of spicy mayo and it really kicked it up a notch. Next time I'll ask them to make it with spicy mayo instead. I'm pretty sure it had pineapple instead for mango though and honestly, it brightens up the dish. The guys running the place are really nice and the service is great. Super friendly and really welcoming. Everything that was being served to the other tables looked fantastic. I really do need to start trying other items on their menu. 3.5 for now. :)

Came here for dinner with my sisters and enjoyed the sushi. It's fresh and tasty. Definitely a…read moregreat spot in Pickering for sushi cravings.

A delicious Japanese restaurant in Aurora!…read more My friends have been here and raving to go back to dine here so I had to go with them to check it out myself. I'm never in Aurora, so I'm unfamiliar with the area. I'm not sure if there's much around but it's facing a main road that is pretty busy. We made a reso and the service was great. Opted for their premium set ($50) each which is what my friends raved about and can say it's a solid 4.5/5! The sushi is fresh, fish is great quality and delicious. We also got their uni sushi on the side to share so we each got one piece each and it was amazing! Great quality uni that was sweet and creamy. Overall, I thought the restaurant was great and affordable with amazing quality! I understand why my friends make the trek out here to eat!

Came here for dinner. It's not a big place but it is definitely genuine. Would give it 4.5 so I…read morerounded up. The service is top notch. We sat at the bar area and got to see the chefs hard at work. The care, the precision and the details. Just wow. Prices are a bit high for a casual meal but definitely you are paying for quality. Ordered the premium set combo(ordered the chirashi box as well but will explain later). There is some caviar on the torched roll and little details in the different pieces. The combo came with a few sides. Came with a nice rich broth soup. There was a steamed egg with mushrooms which was so light but rich in flavour. There was salad as well which was refreshing. If you give them a Google review (don't worry I am loyal to yelp), they give you a few extra pieces as well. We also tried the fried oysters which came out fresh and hot and it was delicious. I definitely would be going back, just when I have more time. The only negative I have is the wait. From sitting and ordering, the food came a bit over an hour after. Was in a bit of a rush so had to cancel the chirashi box. Would have loved to try it. Place was rammed. Speaking with the waiter, it was unusually busy. I can't even be mad, they had one guy basically running around doing a lot of hard work. He and the chefs were very apologetic, giving us the oysters as an apology. They were not expecting a full house on a snowy Thursday. I can see why they had a crowd though. Food is amazing. Staff is great. Will definitely be going back

Back again and incredible again…read more Small tip. You don't need to order on only one phone. As long as you scan the bar code, you can order from any phone. Enter either you own info if paying separately or the same info if one person pays all of it. Lots of new dishes as well as old favourites: Chochin: Tried it. Not a fan. Tastes exactly the way I thought it would. Which is internal organ like but in an unpleasant creamy way. Duck liver raspberry toast: Nice but could be bigger. The raspberry brought an expected nice sweetness to the nice liver taste. A little more raspberry would be nice. Tuskune and egg yolk dip: It's ok but not that big a deal. Cheese momo: Fantastic. The swiss cheese is an excellent pairing to the chicken. Skin-Kawa - Delciious. Crispy. Must have, Hiza (knee cartidlidge): nice and crunchy Beef short rubs boneless: Was enticed due to the tendon part. It was nice but not incredible. Beef tenderloin + Chimichurri: Wife's favourite. We always order several of these. P-toro: Another must repeat. Great pork belly taste. Cherry tomato bacon maki: New and delightful. Bacon wrapped cherry tomatoes provide a delightful burst of tomatoey sweetness wrapped with the unctuousness of bacon. Lamb rib chop: Excellent and tasty. Once again everything was cooked perfectly and the amazing binchotan smoke made everything delicious. Fun fact, they put charcoal in the free water carafes as well.

Good food that hurts your wallet…read more Japanese izakayas are few and few between in Markham - that's why I got excited to see Sumoki pop up! It's not on the main street of Unionville, but its presence on a side road matches the quaint nature of the restaurant. It's not the biggest inside, but it gives off a Japanese aesthetic with the wood trim throughout. We made reservations in advance to avoid long lines, if any (thankfully it wasn't packed the night we went). Orders are made via QR code, which seems to be the norm now. I like it since you don't have to waive down waiters in a low-dimmed izakaya. Their main offering seemed to be skewers. We ordered a bunch of them to try - notably, all of them had a nice smoky fragrance to them (maybe that's why it's called Sumoki). We especially enjoyed the Grilled Chicken Skin. Perfect crunch from the initial bite leading to a slight chew throughout. The seasoning was spot on as well. Other honourable mentions include extremely succulent Chicken Thigh meat, Gizzards and Beef Tongue. You could really taste the meat juices from each skewer since the chefs don't overpower it with seasoning. Other local skewer places tend to have the same seasoning across different cuts of meat, so Sumoki felt like a breath of fresh air amongst the growing market. Coincidentally, it's also the first place I've been to offer Giant Rooster Testicles. Now...don't be alarmed. It sounds exotic and might not be everyone's cup of tea, but this dish is extremely creamy. Give it a try if you have the courage! We came to celebrate my brother's birthday, but quickly realized our bill was racking up really quickly despite a small number of orders. Sumoki is definitely a place where you don't want to come on an empty stomach, since each order is 1 skewer (unlike other local restaurants). Other menu items, from what we saw of neighbouring tables, didn't fare much better in terms of portion sizes. We left quickly to avoid some serious financial damage for the 6 of us, but also quickly drove to another impromptu restaurant to get settle our hunger down. Sumoki definitely isn't cheap. I wouldn't recommend this to be a formal dinner - moreso if you wanted a light snack after dinner. But then again, with these prices, Sumoki tries to make itself bougie without delivering 100% satisfaction so maybe try at your own risk.

Really enjoyed my recent experience at KYUSHU. Shared a whole bunch of appetizers and snacks, and…read morewent all out for a yakitori (grilled skewers) omakase lol... didn't know what we were getting but I enjoyed it, especially the grilled abalone! Some must-try items: - Kawahagi (fish jerky) - Uzurazuke (quail eggs) - Tsubu Kimchi (whelk) - Aburi Mentaiko (seared spicy cod roe), must pair with sake! - Nankotsu Karaage (fried chicken knee cartilage) - Honey Ginger Soda (with or without vodka) The whole place is lit up with lights from the "trees", very spacious, and decorated with childhood manga/anime posters and action figures all over ^^ The restaurant also has daily promotions on food and drinks, and lunch specials everyday.

Delicious skewers and discounts on alcohol on Saturday…read more Not so busy tonight , very friendly service and lovely interior design and even the washroom have sailor moon stickers

Taki is a fine dining Japanese restaurant located in the busy commerical areas of Richmond Hill…read more We recently had lunch here for a special occasion. The restaurant is super quiet and they offer great quality of food with great service, and the price is expensive if you choose to order sukiyaki set (expect $80+ per person). You can choose between sushi sets at different price level or sukiyaki from the menu. This suits the need of our group given some people prefer sushi but some couldn't eat raw food. They also offer a couple of limited appetizer dishes such as tempuras and unagi don. If you booked the sukiyaki table and want to order sushi, you need to call them in advance to notify which sushi sets you want. We tried the sashimi and sushi courses at $55, which included miso soup, 5 pieces of sashimi, 8 pieces of sushi (squid, toros, salmon, scallop etc.), handroll and matcha or black sesame icecream at your choice. The sushi is smaller than average, suitable for small eaters. The course is totally worth the money. I love every piece of sashimi and my favourite sushi include the scallop and the squid. Everything was super fresh. The dessert was also having the perfect sweetness level for me. In addition, we also tried the sukiyaki for two ($110), which includes mushrooms, cabbages, great quality of Angus beef, yummy tofu and udon. Again, all the material was with great quality and super fresh. I especially liked the sweet sukiyaki soup, the tofu and the udon. We also ordered some shareable dishes including chawanmushi, unagi don and cod. Cod was cooked to perfect (soft and flavourful), and unagi don had quite decent portion. It would be better if the unagi could be softer from my personal opinion. Chawanmushi was mediocre. Overall, I strongly recommend this restaurant to fan of Japanese cuisine. It meets different people's needs by offering both cooked and raw food options, and the sushi set definitely has great value for money.

Got the dinner special $95omakase. It's a really good deal compared to their other omakase combos…read more This one doesn't have sashimi but I didn't miss it because the nigiris were all so satisfying on their own already. Was worried it wouldn't be filling, but it's just the right amount of food. Whether you're celebrating something special or just want a traditional Japanese meal, this would be my spot. The sushi chef was very friendly and approachable, but he wouldn't make you feel like you need to yap with him like other omakase I've been to in Toronto where they would talk to the customers a lot. The wait staff was attentive and polite. Overall really good quality sushi, service and value. Would come again! I also appreciate that they don't require a deposit for reservations and don't require to pick the set you want beforehand. Very clean and warm design. Felt like I was in Japan!

A lovely and friendly Japanese restaurant located inside Bayview Village. They gave Teppanyaki,…read moreOmakase and also regular Japanese menu Ordered the sushi platter for 2, beef skewer, lobster roll and mocktail The sushi platter was very delicious, when the platter arrived at the table, our server intro each piece of sushi. Then we tried the beef skewer which was very juicy and a touch of black pepper to lighten up the taste. Also tried the lobster roll which was not too special, it was ok The mocktail one wad the yakult strawberry and one was the yuzu ginger . The yakult (pink drink) was a bit too sweet. The Yuzu was good, the ginger covered the yuzu taste but the sour taste was very refreshing.

I hosted a professional group dinner this evening for health professionals, and it was an extremely…read moregood experience. The staff were very helpful helping me connect my laptop to a projector. They were very accommodating, the food was delicious, the atmosphere was great, and the decor is very nice. I'll definitely be doing this again.

Sashimi was fresh and loved the variety. 20 PC's is noted for 2 people, but we shared as 3 and…read moreordered more apps on the side to share. The mentaiko udon was yummy, but the deep fried Mochi was what caught our attention - we've never seen or had anything similar before elsewhere and we really enjoyed it - not too sweet or overly sticky, but still kept the texture of Mochi! While the food was fresh and tasty, we wouldn't say it was the best Izakaya we've had, however it wasn't disappointing especially for what's in the area. Went on a Friday night and it was fully booked. We had no reservation so they made space for us at the sushi bar. They assumed we wanted water whereas other patrons had a choice, and they didn't come by to fill our glasses throughout the meal. They have sushi bar seats, regular seats, and private rooms for larger groups. Felt clean and classy inside - was very comfortable without feeling too casual or too sophistcated - overall good atmosphere for a nicer meal with close friends/family.

Akoya Izakaya is a stylish spot with a nicely decorated interior, and I especially appreciated the…read moreprivate room options. There's also seating at the bar, which gives it a bit of that izakaya feel, even though the lunch service operates more like a standard Japanese restaurant. The lunch menu covers the usual favourites--bento boxes, rice bowls, ramen, and sashimi/sushi sets. We shared a sashimi set and an assorted tempura bento. The sashimi was the highlight: fresh, well‑selected cuts with thoughtful plating. The tempura, however, felt a little underwhelming, especially with the smaller shrimp. Service was attentive and polite throughout, which added to the overall experience. If you're looking for a pleasant, comfortable spot for a Japanese lunch in the area, Akoya is worth checking out.