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| - Ki.. oh how i wanted you to be the perfect cool intimate culinary experience.... but all you were an overpriced dissapointment. =(
I went to Ki on a date, knowing that both of us are sushi enthusiasts and havent tried any "fusion" or more expensive sushi places in Toronto.
We were initially seated right across from the sushi station, where it was a bit too loud, the tables were a bit too close together to others and i felt like i was at the restaurant with a group of strangers, instead of just with my date, so i requested to be seated on the bar side of the establishment where there were dimmer lights and more loungey music and less people and generally great ambiance
The rock shrimp (breaded and deep fried shrimp) I got to start came in a plentiful bowl. They were little balls of buttery shrimp goodness which melted in my mouth, and the wasabi mayo was just the perfect combination to make the shrimp memorable.
The main dishes were expensive and tiny. The carapaccio was beautifully presented, and tasted good, not exceptional. I am usually okay with small portions as long as they leave me wanting just a littlee bit more.. this however left me feeling like i was cheated out of my money. The spicy scallop makimono was good as well, but really not good value for the price.
The desserts were great! The Flourless Grand Marnier Chocolate Truffle Cake was heaven on a plate. It was deliciously decadent, the chocolate was just dark enough and there was just a tiny hint of grand marnier. Perfect!
I also tried the Ki Choice Trio, which had 3 mini desserts, great for indecisive people like me who want to sample a lot, and are easily bored with one large serving of a single type of food. The trio consisted of mango mousse, vanilla pannacotta & coconut-apricot tart. And they were all super! but I think my favourite was teh mango mousse.
Overall, this place was good for appetizers and desserts, but the mains left much to be desired. I'd probably just go back here for appetizers, drinks or dessert, and spare myself the $130 bill.
P.S. I initially thought this would be like Blue Fin in NYC (amazinggg fusion sushi), but Ki's got nothing on them.
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