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| - The biggest draw for this place is definitely the atmosphere. It's great for big parties (think family gatherings - 15+ people), but it's also great for quaint and smaller groups (4 people booths are amazing!).
I've been coming to this place for a while - but I haven't left a review for fear of inaccurately representing how much of a gem this place is in the GTA as a whole. I'll try to break down my experience anyway, but you might see this review updated a few times over the next few months, based on my next experiences (of which I will definitely try to mix up my selections - since I always used to get the same dish).
Pros:
- Big platters are great - "Family Boat" (for 4) and "Love Boat" (for 2) are great meal ideas for families / groups of 2 or 4, because of the amount of food they give you. I'm always consistently full when I eat this, regardless of how hungry I am going in.
- Massive variety in the sushi / sashimi platters. If you fancy a particular type of sushi / sashimi, you will love their selection - literally pages upon pages of these!
- Variety in other parts of the menu as well - they have some Korean-like options, in addition to the standard Japanese meat / tempura / appetizer dishes.
- Great quality of fish in the sushi/sashimi served. I'm always happy with the quality of fish, and never have had a bad cut or gotten sick from this place!
- Ratio of food for price. I have to say that I'm always full when I come here, well before the oranges/dessert comes out, if only because of the sheer amount of food they give you.
- Generous portion and slice sizes of the sashimi. Most places will slice them thinner - these are about 1/2cm thick, which is exactly the way I prefer it.
- They give you salad / soup / rice-like thing with every combo -- while small, it's always nice to start off your meal with a great taste in your mouth!
- They (well, I think!) have low-sodium soy sauce. This thing is awesome for long bouts of eating sushi.
Cons:
- Lack of free customizability of sushi combinations (you pay an extra fee, usually $1, for changing things in any combination).
- Lack of seating - this place is definitely outgrowing its space, and should probably seek to expand if it wants to continue -- I consistently see lines going all the way out the door towards the Subway behind the restaurant.
- Lack of variety in the "combination bentos" - you get what they give you, but I suspect this may be due to the overwhelming variety in the sushi platters.
- This may just sound like a useless gripe, but: Not that many deals or "rotations" offered. The menu is always the same, and while that's great for some people, I like little bits of change and improvement when needed.
- service can get spotty when the place gets a little busy. I've had times there where the tea/water is replenished within a minute, and others where I've had to get up and ask for it at the desk. Same thing with ordering and the bill -- and this happens in a variety of instances where the place is mildly full or completely empty.
It's the pros that set it high where it is, but it's the cons that make me cap the experience at a solid 4/5. It's definitely better quality than the nearby Super Sushi House, but at the expense of extra cost. It has a more distinct Japanese feel to it, if only because of the back (large) room for bigger groups, or the small 4-person booths at the front of the restaurant.
Overall, I'd definitely recommend this place if you're in the mood for a solid sushi / Japanese food experience in the GTA, and you don't want to break the bank!
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