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| - Yes, we've probably all seen "Jiro Dreams of Sushi" by now, and this is probably the closest you can get to that experience in Toronto. I made dinner reservations a month in advance and received a call two days prior to confirm my reservation and to note any allergies. To say I was excited for this meal is an understatement. We arrived at a little past 7, and our reservation was at 7:15. The restaurant was already empty (previous round was a 5:15pm seating) so we went in and the waitress gave us our seat at the sushi bar. For those who are unfamiliar, there are a handful of table seats and the rest are at the sushi bar (trust me, you want the sushi bar seats). We were quickly given a drink menu and a quick description of what the night would be (omakase style, 18 pieces plus dessert, and chef recommends that you eat the entire sushi in one bite). If you're a fan of sake, they have a wide selection here, and the sake pairing (an extra $50) seemed popular among other diners. They also have wine and beer selections.
Our sushi chef began doing some prep work shortly after 7:15 and slowly but steadily, the sushi began appearing on our plate. The chef reminded us that we should cleanse our palate with the pickled ginger on our plates between each piece. He told us what we were eating, where we were from, and answered basic questions about the fish that was being served. Honestly, half the experience was watching the chef prepare the sushi. The fish was very fresh and every piece was delicious. There will probably be a type of fish that you don't like, but that's fine. For example, I'm not a huge fan of salmon roe and there was a salmon roe sushi. During our course, my favourites were the Argentinian Red Shrimp, the striped jack, and the amberjack. Getting to taste three different cuts of bluefin tuna was also quite an experience.
The pace of the sushi being served was perfect. I never felt rushed or felt like I was waiting too long for the next piece. However, you should try to be on time. In our section (5 people), one individual was late. The chef placed her portions aside and only began making the sushi for her after her arrival. He worked quicker than he usually would have for her servings and eventually caught up with the other four in the section. It was impressive to watch him work the timing. The staff were also very attentive. My chopstick skills are sadly lacking and I was concerned that eventually I would drop one of these master pieces on the table. After 3 pieces, I began picking up the sushi with my fingers (which is perfectly acceptable). Shortly after, a waitress came by with a little tray and a wet towel on there for me to wipe my hands. Others using chopsticks did not receive that, so I was impressed by the attention to detail.
All in all, this was a fantastic experience. Not a cheap one, but good experiences are rarely cheap.
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