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| - Came here for a friend's birthday on a Friday night. First impression: It's a bit of a pretentious place. Walking in, I wasn't sure if I was at a banker conference or a sushi restaurant. It was pretty loud, and young men were at the bar in suits. They were playing some pretty sweet house music... Definitely going for a modern, fusion feel. Probably works well for the Bay Street crowd, but I enjoy smaller, more authentic sushi places.
Decor was trendy and modern. It was dimly lit, which I find really annoying, especially when combined with loud chatter. Again, I guess it's a Bay Street thing. Side note: Ladies, taking pictures in the bathroom is a must. The big orange couch, the full-length mirror, the wooden shutter doors... So many possibilities.
It was pretty busy, but we were a table of eight and had a waitress to ourselves, so our service was great. Our waitress - a tall woman with short red hair - was extremely helpful and patient with us. Most of us were used to grubby, cheap, all-you-can-eat sushi spots, so we had a lot of questions, but she really took her time answering each of them.
Drinks came first, and they were great. Though there was a lot to choose from, most of us went with raspberry cocktails or white wine. Next, the appetizers. I decided to experiment with the swordfish, and it was pretty good - tender and juicy, but could've used a bit more flavour. Finally, the main course... There were lots of unique fusion choices. Most of us chose authentic maki rolls, and they were delicious and tightly wrapped.
The service was great, and the food was good, but for some reason, I left the place wanting more. For the price I paid (double the amount I usually pay for sushi dinner), I'd expect an orgasmic eating experience, but Ki didn't take me there.
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