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| - In the sushi lovers' haven that is the Yonge & Sheppard area, this is a hidden gem. Tucked into a little street branching off of Yonge, Kiyomizu is a restaurant with thoughtful service, fragrant maki, and tempura that pleases. I have tried other sushi locations in the area (Sushi Moto, Ichiban, etc.) but none compare. I came for dinner at about 6pm and ordered the sweet potato tempura, harumaki (spring roll), crunch roll, green dragon roll and red bean ice cream. The harumaki was a bit average, but all else delighted! The server was helpful in accommodating dietary restrictions of others at my table, but sometimes became a bit busy with her other customers, leaving us to ask another server at the restaurant for occasional assistance.
Kiyomizu itself is decorated beautifully - there are small strings of lights placed across the restaurant which create an elegant ambiance (think quiet and intimate, relative to the sports bar feel of Sushi Moto), and the booths are cozy and comfortable. Sushi quality is wonderful (probably close to Sushi Moto, although I liked this place better!).
Four stars instead of five only because of the small service lapse mentioned above, as well as the high price for veggie tempura ($8 for about 6 pieces of yam seemed excessive - Hockey Sushi will give you 8 for $3!). Great experience overall.
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