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| - I live less than five minutes from this place and yet it's taken me five years to try it out. don't let my mistake be yours. while a glance at the menu reveals nothing new or unusual, as with all great sushi joints, what puts Tokyo ahead of the rest is its style.
soup and salad are standard issue but at Tokyo, the miso dressing is top notch. also you get yam noodles as an app which is a lovely treat.
I'm a wakame fanatic. the portion here is bigger than average for an average price, $4, plus it comes with cucumber, avocado, and a bunch of other trimmings that once again make it just that much more special.
to start my buddy and I split some veggie tempura, more than enough for both of us to snack on for just $4. my vegetarian maki and sushi set, $10.95 for 18 pieces, was just right. not too much rice, fresh fillings, served at exactly the right temperature. my buddy had a beautiful bento box with chicken and sushi, and he said it was top notch.
during the dinner hour, I will remain loyal to my College St fave, Sashimi Island: the variety of their vegetarian offerings is greater and the price is right. but Tokyo is open for lunch - HUGE bonus for someone who works weird hours - and a lone swordsman on a strip that offers little else in the way of Japanese cuisine. (Mazz doesn't get my business, you have to take out a line of credit to eat there and it's just not worth the price when you're veg.)
bravo, Tokyo, I will be back!
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