** 3.5 stars **
I came here with high expectation based on the good reviews on Yelp. My review is based on my recent visit during lunch time.
Good -
Very attentive service. Since I had children with me and the staff even brought some ice to cool down the boiling hot water for them. I really appreciated their consideration.
Chef was very creative on the dish. Since the neighbourhood has different ethnic groups, his dishes were Japanese fusion, e.g. Jerk chicken Karaage ($8). We enjoyed this appetizer very much.
House made ice cream ($4 per scoop) was very delicious! That is the best matcha and Roasted brown tea ice cream I had in Toronto so far. I would come back just for the dessert.
Presentation of dishes were aesthetic which was standard for authentic Japanese restaurants.
Teriyaki chicken on rice ($15) - we opted for no jerk spice from the original menu. The chicken was grilled nicely.
Average -
Veg Tempura ($9) - the batter was thick; the sauce was not flavourful. My child commented it was just okay.
Lunch sushi roll ($17) and sushi Nigiri ($18) - freshness of fish was just okay. The tuna in the roll looked a little too red and texture was meshy. The sushi rice was just okay.
Price is on the high side especially in this neighbourhood. For this price range, I would expect better quality sushi and rolls.