My all time favorite Japanese restaurant in Toronto! Parking might be a pain, and it could have been raining last night, but that won't deter me from coming!
The food is a delightful surprise everytime. My last July visit didn't have the seasonal items that were available during the spring. Items like shirako, Sakura shrimp, and the fairy squid. All so delicious!!
Skirako, basically fish testicles, have a very interesting texture, almost like egg white but softer. The taste is slightly savourary with a light hint of what I could only describe as "liver-y". This delicate may only be for the adventurous, try it with an open mind!
Highly recommend getting the premium sashimi platter. The Hokkaido uni that's part of the platter is much more premium than the BC uni that is part of the sushi. Excellent uni, like Hokkaido, does not smell or taste like a dirty diaper! :) The ones at yasu are sweet and refreshing.
Service is very attentive here. They are very on time. Buffer in two hours exactly for this meal.