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| - I have been anxiously waiting for this restaurant to open, and finally - during this last week of May - it did. I had great expectations for this concept. Immediately after learning about what was going to open in this building, I felt that they were building a Toronto version of Nobu. Clearly, Nobu thinks Toronto would not be a good fit for their beautiful concept which they've opened all around the world, so somebody else had to do it. I've most recently been to the Malibu location...and let me say that the people behind Kasamoto have clearly been to Nobu Malibu as well.
We arrived for an 8:30 reservation on the patio. An outdoor staircase takes you up to this beautiful area, beautifully embellished with wood detail everywhere. There are tables and chairs all around, but we opted for the more relaxed environment - sofas. The sofas are low and have a coffee table. Very comfy. The attention to detail at this place was incredible.
The server that helped us was very friendly and accommodating. She was very patient in explaining some dishes on the menu and even changed our order when we decided we didn't want something a few minutes after we ordered it (sorry).
The food was great. Not amazing but very well done. I'm sure the menu will evolve as they learn what people like and dislike, so I can't really review the food until a second visit in a few months. The soy butter rice was too greasy and tasted somewhat bland. The sushi rolls are very good.
Some people will find that it's too expensive. You're coming here for the environment and experience. A meal for two will usually hit around $200 or more with tax and tip.
Now the thing I wish they would improve: the alcohol. The alcohol list was lacklustre. In particular the rum. When I asked about dark rum, they only had Bacardi Black and Havana Club 7yr. These are OK rums. If you work at the restaurant and you'd like to please your rum-drinking customer, please get Diplomatico rum, or at least something decent found at other restaurants - Goslings.
Now in an effort to not ramble...the whole experience was good for an opening week visit. Big patio, great service, and interesting food. This restaurant will be a great success, but it needs to work on a few things...which I'm sure it will.
For now...it's a somewhat decent version of Nobu in Toronto - from the way that the menu is organized to the way your chopsticks rest on a stone on the table when you arrive, and even the wood paneling everywhere. Can I also mention they have the same umbrellas all over the patio. They're just missing the ocean behind the railing.
Get a reservation while you can.
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