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| - Location: In the T&T plaza at Warden and Steeles. Parking may be a struggle depending on the time of day. This restaurant shares with the supermarket. We went at lunch time and there wasn't a problem, but being familiar with this plaza, rush hour time and weekends can be tough.
Facility: Decor and ambiance is modern, with clean lines and dark colours. Patio space is available but we did not get a chance to try it out. Washrooms are up to date with automatic hand sinks and handdryers; men's was very clean, but the women's washroom needs to be checked more often. There was toilet paper all over the floor.
Food Quality & Price: For AYCE sushi, there is a starter bar available with salad, soups and dessert. The bar itself is quite small. There was no one there when we came for lunch, but when I picture the place being packed, getting to that bar may be a problem. It is also in an awkward space in a corner. Would have been more intuitive if the bar was placed in the middle.
Sushi was fresh and well made. Proportions are bite-sized, exactly what I'd expect of my sushi. Fish were fair quality, and grilled appetizers were also small. There is a good sized selection of food to order including Thai dishes and noodles.
Lunch was $14.99 per person.
Service: Waitresses were friendly and attentive. We had Jing, who explained how the incredible tablet menu worked. She also checked in frequently to remove empty dishes and brought our food out at an even pace. There was another mediocre waitress who tended to our table whiel Jing at her lunch, but I didn't bother to get her name. Jing smiled, spoke kindly and patiently explained the process (ncluding portions of each menu item) as we were first timers to the restaurant and to tablet ordering.
Overall: I am pleasantly surprised by the experience as I had expected Yokohama to be another typical AYCE sushi joint. Though the food isn't the best, it was fresh and generally well done. Service was also good. I leave a cautious 4.5/5 rating as this new establishment get off to a great start. I anticipate that as time goes by, service and quality my fall considering the area it is in, but I will revise this review after I have returned again.
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