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| - Been there three times in the last two months on the weekends with an average party of about 8.... and we had a great time! The menu is somewhat extensive with both sushi and non-sushi options. It covers the basics... Generally, I stick to fish, but for those who are not fish lovers there are some nice soups and your typical tempura and meat dishes.
For lunch, the price for AYCE is $13, which is tremendous value as far as sushi is concerned. Yes, there are a few items obviously missing, don't expect Tuna sashimi or a lot of sashimi for that matter or large shrimp nigiri. But then again, come on, let's be realistic, it's $13. Mind you they do have some shrimp, tuna and some eel makis, which a lot of the AYCE's do not even offer. I am talking of course, about the eel.
If you go for dinner, I think the price goes up to $20 and of course, with that so does the selection. But for a nice, laid back lunch, you simply cannot go wrong here.
Although I still consider Aji Sai on the low-end price-wise on the sushi totem pole, along Generation Sushi and Sushi On Bloor (meh), I do feel like they are trying to strive for something a bit better.
No one is going to call this place a full fledged authentic cuisine, it is not, it is however a tasty Japanese simile which is worth having again and again... and for $13 it's great value and at a fraction of what you would pay if you went to an authentic Japanese restaurant. Guu anyone?
It is centrally located and about 3 minutes north of Yonge and Bloor and the decor is simple but straight forward. Also, I have found their service quite good, yes, they do shy a way a bit because like a lot of different Asian restaurants there is always a language barrier among the servers. Also, I think the place is run by Chinese, not Japanese, if that matters to you. I will double check this next time I am there eating my happy heart out.
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