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| - Given my wife is Japanese we always love to try new Japanese restaurants. Nakamori takes over the space previously occupied Zen Sushi which moved to Markham. While the fish was fresh, that is about the only positive we have. The wife got the sampler ($21, 7 nigiri, 1 maki of your choice) I got the spider roll ($16)
1) Given they inherited a turnkey operation from Zen, the ambiance and decor were very disappointing. Someone decided to paint the walls white and do a poor job. The rug was not cleaned and was coming up. Why mention? It just opened, some renovations could easily have been done.
2) The waitresses did not know their product. I am no sushi expert, but I can get the terms down.
3) The price was exorbitant for the portion size. Sushi is all about the rice! The portion of rice with the nigiri had a tiny portion of rice and some of the fish atop was actually coming off when served. That is two strikes for presentation and preparation.
4) The maki is tiny also, again the rice was not what one would expect. The tuna scrapings within showed the chef was trying to conserve resources.
5) My spider roll was cut so thin per piece, it was clear they were trying to stretch out the presentation. Having stated that, the roll was falling apart. Definitely fake crab (I expected that). For $16 not worth it even at $8.
6) No self-respecting Japanese would ever serve a meal without miso. Think Italians without the bread (or maybe pasta without the sauce). You get the picture.
7) Bathrooms need an overhaul. Again, I realize they are new, but they took over for Zen and Zen was top notch, perhaps the best in Toronto.
8) Slow service. They place was practically empty.
9) Japanese traditions like 'slippers' were not respected. BTW, the slipper cubby holes from Zen where still at the entrance. Fail!
10) Menu very short.
11) Being a Japanese restaurant with Japanese staff, a doumo arigatou gozaimashita at the end of the meal is warranted. Given my wife spoke Japanese to them, definitely a requirement.
All in all, major disappointment. Will not return or recommend!
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