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| - I'm on the fence about Hokkaido. The most accurate way I can describe it is "fine". It's just fine. It's not mind-blowing, but it's decent quality.
DECOR: It's a nice and casual place, fits the Mount Pleasant & Eglinton standards. I also like that there is a patio. My only gripe would be that every time I've gone, the tables are sticky.
SERVICE: The staff are more attentive than they are friendly, but it's fine. They're knowledgeable about the items and have made good recommendations. Haven't done delivery, but take-out wasn't too long of a wait which my hungry self always appreciates.
PRICES: Very reasonable and on par with other sushi joints in the city. You'll likely spend $15 upwards depending on how many dishes you order or whether you do AYCE.
FOOD: I've only ordered sushi, but I'm definitely open to ordering some of the warm dishes like their don buri or noodle bowls as the weather gets cooler. The sushi is, again, fine - but it's inconsistent. Sometimes the rice is warm, fresh, and you can taste the rice vinegar (which i love). But other times it's sticky, dry, and sparse. Basically, when it's good it's good, and when it's bad it's just meh. I guess what keeps me coming back is how good the good is, and the variety on the AYCE menu. They are pretty generous on how much fish they'll stuff into the maki rolls and it's always fresh. The veggie rolls are pretty crisp too - it's really just the rice that's the letdown sometimes. I've seen other tables order the hot dishes and the portions looked pretty hefty, so that will be next.
OVERALL: The place is nice, it's convenient to where I live, and there is good variety. The rice is hit or miss, but the fish/veggies are fresh, and I've cleared my plate every time. I wouldn't recommend it for a party or special night out, but if you're jonesing for a sushi dinner that's easy on the wallet, go for it.
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