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| - Shoushin definitely deserves a 5 star rating from my experience. Came here for my birthday and was pleasantly surprised at pretty much everything at the restaurant. This starts with your entry to how the staff greets you, to the moment you leave with not only a full belly but also an appreciation for great service.
There is no parking lot; street parking is your friend here. Either that, or park in the neighborhood and walk to the restaurant. Not too much of a walk. Plus, there's lots to see on Yonge St.
The decor is very clean, not too fancy, but very neat and comfortable. Nothing too flashy here so you can focus on the food that's being made in front of you. It's also nicely lit, so you can see what you're eating, and take some amazing pictures. There's not too much seating here, hence reservations are needed. Staff are friendly, right from the door to your seat, and back out again. Do not expect this restaurant to be an Izakaya style restaurant. And you will know this as soon as you enter the door. You are pleasantly greeted (not a screaming 'WELCOME') as soon as you enter; the host will welcome and bring you to your seat and introduce the menu for you, one item at a time, and the differences in each of the sets. The 'set' menu, which is basically three to four sets containing the chef's choice of sushi/dishes for you that night, all come in price-ascending order. Naturally, the higher the menu set, the more dishes you'll get.
The chefs are entertaining and friendly. The ones we met that night were native to Japan so they had a lot of knowledge (and interesting stories) to share with us. With each 'creation', they will brief you on where the fish is from, what flavour it holds, the texture, what it pairs well with, etc. etc. Every dish is (as cheesy as it sounds) a piece of art, so charge your phones! The flavours are delicate yet flavourful, and the level of service offered just adds to the experience.
Because the dishes are different from time to time, it's hard to pinpoint one and talk about the pros and cons. One thing that's consistent is their rice; the building blocks of sushi. Soft, warm, and oh so good... you might be tempted to just order a plain bowl of rice here.
For some, it might seem strange at first having to stare at the chef making your dinner a few feet in front of you for the entire night, but they are friendly and social which will naturally put you into a conversation. The best is when you can laugh together.
At the end of the night, you wouldn't realize the amount of time that has passed, or the number of dishes that you have consumed. And, although you're literally only eating one piece at a time, you still manage to be satisfied with not only the food, but the EXPERIENCE.
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