The good: yes! Finally been craving for a new Japanese place to open. Although I did not expect the hype that came along with this restaurant, I was lucky enough to get in... Just over an hour..! But the good is about it is that it is the first supposedly authentic Japanese BBQ in Toronto (but so sooo similarly to chako - except with the premium meat). The greatness about this place was the service! It was great!! Promo for their soft opening is 20% off their set menu - which was totally worth it imo (but if it's regular price, we hitting a tad pricey). I had the geisha set. The sukiyaki bibimbap was totally unexpectedly the best dish out of there. S'mores is always good no matter where you eat it (I found it fun actually roasting the Marshmellow over the grill). I love their soft opening promotions and the upbeat personality of their staff. However...
The bad: it is exactly what Chako offers except with the premium meat, but even with that sometimes I feel that the meat taste like anything else. As much hype surrounds it, it's exactly what it is, Japanese BBQ (but BBQ is pretty much the same everywhere). I didn't experience something that was mind blowing or something that would make me go, ohh I have to come again. IMO this place is a one and done place. Gave it a try and onto the next one.
The ugly: wowwww the wait is ridiculous!! I went at around opening time at 5:15, but had to wait 1 hr and 20 min. People that came in at 5:30 had to wait 2 hours. Like I said, it's worth going to try once people, but don't get too hung up on it!
Neutral: go early! If you want a table for a big group. If not be prepared to wait hours (lucky it's close to Eatons). Good to go with biggggg groups because there is a set menu for groups of people with more items to try and a cheaper price (yay!).