I'm a fan of this place, it's tucked out of the way on St. Patrick. If the Japanese restaurants in Toronto this one is a bit different. The facade you notice first, an old style, wooden decorated entranceway. The interior also is quite Spartan and simply decorated - forget the raucous spaces of Don Don or the elbow to elbow of most new sushi chains.
I always come back for the curry, noodle and rice dishes. In many Japanese restaurants, these are an afterthought, for a primarily sushi going customer base. But the rice dishes here are made with the same care and attention.
They've got sushi available, but honestly I go elsewhere for that. Ema Tei is a nice reminder that Japanese food doesn't have to be sushi to be done well.