We decided to check out this newer Izakaya place that is conveniently located just slightly southeast of Pacific Mall on Silver Star Blvd. By convenient, I mean for those who don't live downtown or midtown Toronto. The decor suits the style of restaurant. Though, it is not a very big place, the high ceilings help to give it a more spacious feel. Also, one thing I really like about the overall arrangement of seating is that they don't try to cram in tables to increase capacity which means the seating is comfortable. One of my pet peeves is when the seating is so crammed, you're literally sharing space with the guy at the next table. So this is a big plus for me.
Now onto the service and the food! The service was extremely fast but to be fair, it was probably because it was not very busy when we were there. Nonetheless, the service was prompt and the staff were attentive. We ordered these dishes to try out:
1. Torched Fatty Fish Sushi
2. Grilled Salmon Belly
3. The Special Fish Soup of the Day (with a side order of Udon)
4. Salmon Roe and Uni on Rice
The Torched Fatty Fish Sushi was great. I can be biased because I have always liked fatty fish (like Tuna Belly, etc. etc.). So ditto for the Grilled Salmon Belly.
Now what really impressed me was the daily special Fish Soup. I forgot the full name of the dish (really ought to have written it down or taken a pic). This soup was pretty amazing. You can actually taste the ingredients. I did not taste even a hint of MSG. I can be pretty sensitive to MSG and maybe even borderline allergic to it. So I would know if there was MSG in my food, especially right after eating. I highly recommend this soup to any one who likes fish soup. The Udon was a nice touch. And finally, the Salmon Roe and Uni on Rice was very fresh. The Uni and Salmon Roe was a great combination to have on a bed of sushi-rice. The unique taste of Uni mixed together with the slightly salty taste of Salmon Roe equals delicious!
I plan to go back and try the other dishes that I didn't get a chance to. Definitely going to go back.