Sense Modern Japanese is probably one of the newest restaurants in First Markham Place right now and is fairly attractive as a place to go when looking from the outside.
The interior is well furnished, decorated and a very modern look. However, in such a short period of time their menus have taken a beating and look quite terrible. Printed on paper which is not laminated, they definitely reflect wear and tear and a little unprofessionalism.
In terms of the food, it's nothing amazing but also not terrible. I suppose it's worth a try if you're feeling adventurous for a new restaurant. This restaurant doesn't feature sushi and maki rolls and has a very limited selection in that regard. Their menu features more cooked dishes like chicken teriyaki, udon, and skewers.
We tried their Tako Wasabi which was OK. The octopus was fresh and crunchy and the price wasn't bad. It was about $4.
For mains, we tried the Salmon Teriyaki and 48 Hour Beef. The Salmon was nicely grilled and it remained moist. The sear had a nice flavor to it. The beef was served on a long plate with some grilled asparagus, two potato dishes and one rib. The beef was pretty good as it had a ton of flavor and was nice and tender.
I don't think I'd go back with so many other options in the mall but it's worth checking out.