Love this quaint little Izakaya restaurant in Willowdale!
I've been here approximately 4-5 times and it has never disappointed me! The wait staff is friendly and the atmosphere is dim, so it can feel a bit "romantic" but it's great for a group of friends as well. It's not a loud environment, so you can have a clear conversation while enjoying and sharing your food with others.
I've been here with my partner as well as a group of coworkers. I've ordered the following and all have been very flavourful and cooked well.
Tako Wasabi (8/10)
Tuna tataki (8/10)
Ebi Mayo (10/10)
Sushi and sashimi (9.5/10)
Yaki Soba (6.5/10)
Udon in soup (8/10)
Spicy sashimi salad (10/10)
Grilled buttered squid (10/10)
As for pricing, it's a bit more expensive to come here vs. a regular sushi restaurant or AYCE place. However, I would highly recommend coming here at least once in a while to get away from the mediocre and to try something fresh and better quality!
BTW..they recently promoted this polar/frozensapporo beer with extra slush on top. I don't recommend it and I don't recommend paying an extra dollar for it. My partner and I tried it and you're basically getting more "head" (i.e., frothy part of the beer) than the actual beer itself. Only get it if you like that part of the beer... Otherwise, you're just waiting for the head to dissolve, which could take a while because it's frozen! :P