The Aburi Room is a new sushi spot that's opened up in the Willowdale area. I visited Aburi on a Tuesday evening and was really taken aback by the lovely decor. I'll echo the other reviews in describing it as aesthetically pleasing. There is a lovely green vine wall in the front area, and vines hanging from the ceiling. The meal starts off the green tea for the party and then you can chose from a few omakase options. There's also a la carte menu options if that's more your style.
A majority of our group went with the Aburi premium tasting menu. The meal starts with edamame and sashimi tartare. Sadly, our edamame was very undercooked. I had trouble getting those delicious little green soy beans out and I was not pleased. Thankfully, what came next completely changed my mood. Ten delicious pieces of sushi and oshi just waiting to be eaten. Each one tasting better than the next. I distinctly remember a feeling of sadness wash over me as I devoured the last one. I had a few favourites but seriously I could (and would) eat them all again.
The last part of the meal was the blue crab and spicy salmon roll. Both I could have done without to be honest. The crab itself was delicious but the seaweed they used completely overpowered the taste. The spicy sauce used with the salmon just had a odd flavour to me. So unfortunately, the meal didn't end on the high note I thought it would but I certainly thought about that sushi in the days following.
I think it's a nice experience and a lovely space so I would recommend you try it at least once. If I return I'd probably go a la carte.