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| - The dark wood decor and low lighting makes for a sleek dining experience, with enough space between the tables for a small group or couple to dine comfortably. The comfortable seating is a main draw for me here. Not that the food is bad, because it's not - it's much better than the random popular student sushi joints, as the Japanese owned and run Yuzu ensures the fish is fresh and chefs are infinitely more skilled in sushi and presentation. The chefs are also very kind and friendly, especially if you sit at the sushi bar where they seem genuinely concerned about whether you are enjoying your meal.
My favourite dishes:
- Asari sakamushi (manila clams, shimeji mushroom, yuzu, sake) - A delicate broth, scented by the clams really brings out their sweetness
- Oyster shooter - Uni, raw oyster, ponzu jelly, green onion, all topped with a creamy quail's egg. How can you go wrong?
- Anago/Sea eel - When in season, it's a hefty piece! Served broiled, it's not quite as fluffy and sweet, but still a good deal
- Uni or salmon roe with quail's egg sushi - Surprisingly not that easy to find in Toronto sushi places. People, spread the word, this combo is delicious!
- Yuzu maki - Like their sister restaurant, Japango, this seared roll sings
So why only 3 stars? I guess it's because even though I like this place, there's nothing about it that really stands out to me to really *love* it - the pricing is fair considering the district, but not exactly cheap, either. The platters are served prettily, but the quality isn't amazing. Overall, I'd say come here if the focus is on your company and the food is a secondary.
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