Where are my chopsticks?
I know this is a crazy theory but I have a list of 'rule of thumbs' for good restaurants and one of them is: the smaller the restaurant the better experience you'll have. (Japango, Taco El Asador, Churasco's, Country Style Hungarian Restaurant, Stockyards...I could go on)
Japango was until recently, my favourite sushi restaurant in the city (another small spot has captured my heart) but I'm confident it will always stand up in my top five of Japanese eateries. Right now it's in my top two since it's almost impossible to come by good sushi in Toronto.
The fish is fresh, creative and beautifully cut. You're going to get quality at Japango and cuts of fishes you've never heard of. The rolls are small, but they're packed full of flavor. The less rice the better.
Important things to know:
- Make a reservation. Their turn over is pretty quick but they're always packed. Even on a Tuesday
- Be creative and order off the menu. Ask your server what rolls or fish are special for today. I've been lucky to eat at Japango with an honorary 'chopstick' diner and he introduced me to rolls, fishes and dishes I would have never thought of ordering.
- CHOPSTICKS: If you dine at Japango over a certain amount of times and they get to know you on a more personal level, you get your own set of chopsticks which hang behind the sushi chefs on the wall. It's a true 'wall of fame' for sushi fanatics. You also probably have to spend over $5000 or more before getting them.
- Order the Adam Roll (Unagi with a sliver of Avacado) and the Black sesame ice cream. Both delicious.
- Japango recently raised prices. They said the owner hasn't touched the prices for 10 years. To be honest, the sushi is worthy of a small price jump and will only weed out the mobs of people who don't appreciate quality fish
I confidently recommend Japango!