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| - We love this new restaurant! It has been open for just about 3 months, and is a great place that caters to a wide variety of people - whether for takeout, sushi rolls and sashimi sets, or omakase.
I went in a party of 3, and we all love going for Japanese omakase. Our favourite spot has traditionally been Yasu and the occasional trip to Kaji, Zen, and Shoushin, but we will definitely be adding Shunoko to our list of favourites.
We tried the omakase for $90 pp, which came with 14 pieces of nigiri served Jiro Dreams of Sushi style (counter, served one at a time), house salad, sunomono salad, miso soup, and ice cream. Of all the omakase visits we've had, this is definitely the best value. The fish they have is very unique and interesting, with some varieties that we've never had before. Some of the highlights were the wild rock porgy (great buttery firm texture), stripejack belly, wild Japanese half beak, pacific herring (my least favourite because it had a very soft texture and many small bones). In addition, each of the toppings on the nigiri are housemade and carefully curated to really bring out the flavour of the fish. For example, the umeboshi (pickled plum) is done in house, there are interesting toppings such as shiso leaf flower (a tiny delicate purple flower), Japanese pepper leaf, and ground chilli powder (which they take the chilli, dry it, and grind it). Additionally, even the sides were unique. Not only was there pickled ginger, but also pickled daikon, and a single piece of pickled lotus. The last dish, usually a single piece of tamago, was a warm dish of miso black cod, tamago, rice with Japanese rice topping, pickled mushrooms and burdock. It was a great finale to the entire experience. Dessert was a selection of ice cream flavours - taro, ginger, red bean, green tea, black sesame. Our favourite was the ginger, because it was not too sweet but it still had a strong yet balanced ginger flavour.
The experience was really fun, albeit a bit fast. I barely had time to sip my tea, cleanse my palate with some ginger, and eat my nigiri before the next one was placed in front of me. The service could also use some improvement. There were only two servers, and while both were extremely nice and welcoming, it seems like they are understaffed. It took us around 15 minutes to be seated despite arriving on time with our reservation, and another 5-10 minutes after we were seated to get some tea. The vibe is also a bit chaotic, with the two servers balancing the sushi bar, tables, and takeout, and the music was louder than expected.
Overall, it was a great experience and one of the best value omakase meals in Toronto. It is an accessible restaurant for all types of people and preferences, with the standard sushi restaurant rolls and menu items, along with high quality and inventive omakase experience. We'll be back for the omakase again!
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