Buzzing outside was a crowd waiting, sitting on the modern wood benches, overlooking a cabbie favorite Indian restaurant. Glass cubes previewed the glow inside from incandescent Edison bulbs hanging from the ceiling. The atmosphere was loud, the communal tables and greetings high energy yelling Japanese. We were thankfully seated in a normal two person table off to the right and waitress arrived; did she have available indicated on her name badge? I really hope that wasn't forced like flair on the very proficient girl. The service was spot on; even after I dropped one chopstick quietly between me and the wall, a replacement showed up in seconds.
The food was great! The seafood takowasabi, shrimp sashimi, etc. were awesome but very very small on the portion size. The land flesh was much better portioned, with pork cheek and beef tongue being highlights. The hand photocopied specials menu had some great options. Tried a taste of sakegria and it beats most of the Toronto Sangria so far.
I left with a bow and a Sayonara and D?mo arigat? as the staff gave a warning yell and in unison.... somethingorother.
Clearly one of the good ones and looking even more forward to the new location.