When it comes to fast-food places in The PATH, it only makes sense to compare like-with-like. As such, I was subconsciously comparing Umi Sushi to Sushi Shop in the Exchange Tower and Ho Shim in First Canadian Place when I tried it out today.
I put it slap bang in between both. The sushi pieces are larger and fresher than in Ho Shim, and there's much better variety on offer. The choice and quality of sushi however, is nowhere near as good as what's offered in The Sushi Shop chain.Then again, you'll probably pay much less here - my spicy tuna maki (eight pieces) was $4.99.
The portion sizes were large but badly put together. The rice kept detaching from the fish and not one piece of the eight in the box was bound together well. This made it a bit of a chore to eat. On the plus side, the fish was decently fresh and the spicy mayo mix was by far the spiciest I've ever tried. This was a plus for me, as I like spicy sushi, but for others, it may be a downside. Definitely noticeably spicier here than anywhere else.
Guy at the cash was not pleasant. I was the only one there and the entire transaction was done in silence from his end. Blah.
Good place though - I'll probably be back tomorrow!