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Sushi Aoi is a fairly new sushi/Japanese restaurant in the value village/Shopper's drug mart plaza. There is lots of parking out front in the plaza. The space is large and bright, very clean and the food and service are outstanding.
The service is extremely gracious and friendly, we felt like we were VIP customers the entire time. Tea and water were filled regularly and they checked in once in a while to see if everything was ok, we were sitting there for about 2 hours and not once did we feel rushed or like they wanted us to leave. When we left, we even had one of the ladies rush to hold the door open for us.
The food was amazing. I got a maki set which came with 6 California rolls and 9 golden dragon rolls and the price was $19. The rolls are gigantic, even the California rolls were impressive, they were packed with fresh ingredients and not a lot of rice was used which, for me, is a sign that a restaurant is going for quality over quantity. Most places stuff their rolls with rice and have tiny pieces of avocado and cucumber, etc... The salmon was fresh and when the food came my friend and I were shocked at how big the rolls were. Definitely big enough to share.
My friend got one of the specials, it came with spicy salmon rolls, bulgogi beef and rice. Everything was fresh and well-prepared.
Both of our meals came with miso soup, salad and another little bowl of soup with noodles. Part way thought our meal they also brought us some complimentary spring rolls which was nice even though we already had enough food for 4 or more people. No matter, I had a nice box of sushi to take home for the next day!
Although it's not as cheap as other places in the area, the food and service far surpasses most, if not all sushi places in Richmond hill. I can't wait to go back and bring my family and friends!
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