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.

The best! If you're…read morein the Junction, High Park, Bloor West Village and want some sushi.... This is the spot!

Whatever happened keep doing it. This is now a favourite sushi place for my whole family. Keep up…read morethe quality and service and we'll all keep coming back.

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.

This small Japanese restaurant offered friendly service, a cozy atmosphere and tasty rolls served…read moreon a sushi boat! The rolls were fresh and there is a variety to choose from. The server came to refill our tea from time to time and to remind us when the last call for the kitchen was. I liked that it was a small restaurant, which felt intimate and not too loud so you can have great conversations with your dining partner. I intend to come back again when I'm looking for sushi in the area.

It's an okay sushi place. Good sashimi freshness and nicely presented. Problem is that all the fish…read morepieces were cut very thin. I would expect more, especially when ordering a sashimi boat! We were the only ones dining in. Mostly takeout orders. Nice servers with good politeness.

Hina Sushi is located on the west side of Royal York and the Queensway. The entrance is small, but…read morethe restaurant is surprisingly spacious with several tables. The staff were very friendly and the service was fast. They offer not only Sushi but also a variety of Japanese dishes. The sushi was excellent. They serve the fish without a lot of seasoning. I will definitely come back more often.

In a Japanese restaurant, it's always a good sign to see Japanese customers! This is a lovely…read moreneighborhood spot with fresh beautiful flavors and a warm interior. Truly, one of my favorite sushi spots in any city.

What a gem! We came here after an event and were amazed at…read morethis small sushi place hidden away. We were seated immediately and the waitresses were super humble and nice. Good came out in a timely manner and was extremely delicious. The rice especially here was perfectly seasoned! The decor inside felt cozy and in theme. There was even an accurate sushi clock which made me laugh. Definitely coming back when in the area!

Amazing service and good sushi! The inside of this restaurant is very cozy and a great local spot…read morefor some casual sushi. Their menu has a wide selection of nigiri, sashimi, rolls, and entrees. The service is pretty fast and the owner is the sweetest. I would come back solely for the amazing service. I ordered a selection of their sashimi (uni, tuna, scallop, etc.) as well as two rolls and everything was delicious. The fish was pretty fresh and the rolls were flavorful, and a good portion. Loved the uni here. Would come back for a casual sushi night!

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.

Came in for an impromptu weekday lynch while shopping in the area based on Yelp reviews and this…read morelittle restaurant was a pleasure to visit. It is a small joint with less than 10 tables but well attended to by a very pleasant waitress. You order using a tablet on each table and we opted for a salmon combo which came with sashimi, sushi and some rolls. The quality of the salmon was good and I loved the extra attention put into the plating. My tempura udon came brimming with cabbage and carrots shreds which was a welcomed sight as extra veggies in a meal is always good. The tempura was also well done and I liked that the udon noodles had a great bounce. Complimentary salad and miso soup were also quite good. Interestingly, the kitchen used nori as opposed to Wakame in their miso which my daughter seemed to love more than the usual version. I would come back to eat here if I were back in the area craving sushi!

On my way home, I like to take an order of rolls home. Some people sample beers, other sample…read morecoffee and for me I sample spider rolls. The 5th taste Spider Rolls is on the top of my list.