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| - Today, my perpetual hunger has led me to Ten ichi -- an AYCE Japanese restaurant situated in a strip mall yonder of Scarborough. I reviewed Ten Ichi years ago, and I've finally decided to write an update. I still have vivid memories of eating at this restaurant as a wee lad. My constant sushi addiction, coupled with my unyielding ability to contain my hunger, amounted up to a few dozen visits at this restaurant. This review update will examine the positives and negatives of Ten Ichi; and provide a personal recommendation based on my dining experience.
On a cold, frosty night, when the stars were bright, and street lamps lit the city roads, we drove and finally arrived at Ten Ichi. The main entrance -- although small and narrow -- was packed with people awaiting a table. Fortunately we made a reservation the previous night -- but still waited for a substantial amount of time. The host was a scrawny man, who wore a casual suit, with amiable personality, and an countenance that always seemed happy. He politely apologized to us for the wait, and reassured that the food will be worth our patience. He then proceeded to announce 15 new items on the menu, which seemed exciting.
After waiting for several odd minutes, the host finally lead us to our table. The waiter, a scrawny man with glasses, fitted with an apron approached our table. The waiter was seemingly well-mannered, and would often check on our table to politely ask us "If all our food arrived in a timely fashion." However, the waiter was forgetful at times, although this is a flaw that can be overlooked.
The restaurant was softly carpeted, furnished with stylish chairs and dark brown painted walls. The room was lit with dim lights over each table, adorned with several pot lights on the ceiling. The restaurant presents itself as fine dining, with a casual feel. The theme mixed the Asian/Japanese culture with a contemporary, modern feel, combing the best of both into one. The decor foreshadowed the menu and gave us a foretaste of what food we should expect.
On the side, green tea was served throughout the meal. The piping hot cup of tea began our dinner perfectly, that warmed our stomachs, hearts, and hands. The tea tasted herbal, but sweet enough for any non-tea drinkers.
Compliments of the host, we were given a sushi boat filled with maki-rolls and raw sashimi. The boat consisted of raw salmon, cooked salmon maki, mango maki, squid sashimi, shrimp, egg, and much more. The host also gave each of us a sweet ice cold drink. The drink was mixed with a sweet liquid at the top, sprite in the middle, red sugar water at the utmost bottom. Once mixed together, I experienced orgasms within my mouth unlike any other.
I ardently perused the menu, searching for items that aroused happiness and great flavors in my mouth. The menu -- which was stylish well designed -- mostly consisted of raw sashimi and maki-hand rolls. The latter snatched my attention with authority; the California rolls seemed most enticing. The menu also contained steaks and grilled beefs from the teppanyaki grill. My first round of orders consisted of sushi, maki rolls, noodle soup, and kim-chi seafood hot pot soup.
As our stomachs growled with joy in anticipation of the food, the first few sushi dishes and the kim-chi seafood hot pot soup finally arrived at our table. As each dish was slowly placed onto the table, my hunger could no longer debar itself from devouring in.
The kim-chi seafood hot pot soup was absolutely delicious. The spiciness of the broth was a wee bit too spicy, for my preference. However, the fresh ingredients -- clams, mussels, cabbage, and many more -- all worked together harmoniously.
Using my chopsticks, I grabbed my first piece of maki roll. After swallowing my first bite, my countenance expressed signs of abundant satisfaction and joy. The sushi was firmly wrapped around together firmly with a perfect balance of rice and seaweed (and other ingredients); all of which complimented well together. Each bite, filled of wasabi and soy sauce, ignited my mouth with savory flavors. The rice was perfectly cooked, with a bite texture that was smooth and soft, but not soggy. The seaweed tasted nice and crispy.
The grilled beefs and steaks arrived next on our table -- elegantly and aesthetically beautiful. The meat was tender, with a soft texture on the inside. The beef skewers, which were my favorite, was marinated amazingly, as the meat absorbed all of the flavors.
The only negatives that hindered the score of Ten-Ichi are the wait times and the narrow and dense space. Our food would arrive late, or not at all. Our table was also small and was hard to maneuver around. Great food, yet great disappointments.
Although my experience was not perfect, Ten Ichi was a dining experience worth remembering. If your hunger is unyielding, and you are compelled to eat some savory Japanese/Asian cuisine, visit Ten Ichi. I reckon you ought to be satisfied with what you find.
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