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| - I lived in Japan for a few years and developed a love of sushi and sashimi.... a love that has gone unrequited in Toronto. I understand that this city being so far from the sea limits the availability of fresh seafood, but I've always been surprised at how poor the sushi is in T.O. (not only the freshness of the fish is lacking: properly prepared rice with the right amount and type of vinegar is also hard to find). Then I ate at Yuzu no Hana. This is by far the best sushi I have had in Toronto. The flavours were subtle and well-layered: the sweetness of the rice comes first, then the saltiness of the fish, then the bitterness of the wasabi and vinegar.
The menu has a nice mix of traditional sushi choices (nigiri toro, yellowtail, etc), plus North American-style sushi (california rolls, the yuzu roll, etc). All are exceptionally well prepared.
The only thing that was less than perfect was the o-toro. I think I just have to resign myself to the fact that good toro isn't available inland. So, my fault for ordering it, not the restaurant's fault for Toronto being so far from the sea:)
The ambiance is nice, the service is friendly, and it is a great dining experience. It was a quiet mid-week meal, so I'll save sampling the multiple bottles of sake for my next visit.
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