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| - All hail GTA's new King of Sushi. As good as Sushi Kaji... maybe better if your in the mood for sushi only. Yasu is officially my new GTA favourite. Special thanks to Karen L. for her brilliant recommendation.
The restaurant is in small converted house. Only seating for 10 - all at the bar where you can watch the skilled chefs at work. Comfortable seating with a perfect angle to see the action and talk to your chef.
Service is just spectacular. The staff really gets to know you and engages in good conversation. The sushi bar has two chefs who handles 4-5 people max - perfect for learning about the fish and sushi in general. You feel like you have your own private sushi chef. Awesome experience.
Only a single Omakase menu at $80. You get about 18 pieces of sushi per person and some kick ass black sesame gelato for dessert. One seating at 6pm and a second seating at 8:30. Reservations a must.
The sushi is as fresh as anything I ever tasted. At one point the chef pulled out two jumbo prawn that were still moving!!!! Even after he cut them, the chef pointed out that the piece of sashimi was still moving slightly (and then in my belly). Fish is flown in daily from Japan, Vancouver, Portugal and Alaska.
The finishing touches / details are second to none. Every piece comes with little extras (i.e. various fresh spices or scented cherry blossom leaves for aroma). The chef adds both wasabi and soya sauce to every piece in appropriate quantities. Wasabi is made fresh in front of you. Palate cleansers are provided after strong flavoured fish.
Some of the fish I enjoyed included salmon roe, mackerel, monkfish liver, bluefin tuna, flounder, Japanese red snapper, tuna zuke, sea eel, snow crab, bonito, N.Z. trout and many more...
The couple next to us just returned from Japan and noted their experience at Yasu was largely on par.
The drink menu included about 6 wine choices, 4 beer selections and about 10 different Sake's.
Dining perfection - Incredible food, friendly atmosphere and a truly personalized experience. I just can't recommend it enough.
BK
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