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High-fives all around for that one.
I used to doff my cap to Aji Sai on Queen West as the best AYCE sushi place in the west end, but I have to change my tune.
First, some prosaic issues - this is a wonderful place with a nice patio and great service. Not unlike Aji Sai, it's a darker, not atypical Japanese decor, but rather than Top 40, they played classic rock throughout our dinner. But here's the kicker, at the same price (if not two bucks cheaper) you can walk right in at anytime and find a great table without any wait. Take THAT Aji 'Wait Forever' Sai. So right off the bat, I'm in a better mood.
What can I really say about the food. I'm a squat white guy, so I just like to cram my face as fast and as messily as possible. I'll leave the proper critiques to more advanced sushi-ites. However, all of our food was amazing. Great dumplings for apps - we ordered three more servings. Great sashimi. The salmon was an absolute treat, as was the white tuna. But the real toast of the night was the spicy salmon role which blew my mind to the extent that my GF had to tell me to stop talking about it on the walk home. I was so enamored I totally forgot to pick up dry cleaning. The two of us ate a great meal, and by avoiding drinks (we had a glass of wine at home before walking over) the tab came to less than $50 for an hour of wonderful eating.
All in all this is an absolutely great place and now stands tall as my favorite sushi spot in the city.
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