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| - As I write this review, Kintako still sits at a score of 4.5/5 and is quite deserving of it. I'm skeptical when trying new sushi places because of the ubiquitous choices that line almost every street in Toronto. However, Kintako was a pleasant experience and has opened my eyes to the endless creativity of sushi chefs and owners alike.
The food (4.5/5): We started with the chicken karaage which was soft and juicy and served in bite size portions. The sauce isn't mayo, but a mix of soy sauce and balsamic vinegar with oyster sauce(?) It was fairly strong but complemented the karaage very well. Next up were the spicy medallions. It's more like sushi pizza topped with spicy salmon and avocado/cucumber. It's got a hint of spice in it, however not too different than a regular sushi pizza. Now the volacano roll was great. Comes half wrapped in tin foil and lit on fire (very fitting for its name). You don't need soy sauce here as this roll is well slathered in flavour. Topped with juicy butter fish and stuffed with avocado, scallops and other various delights, it's something I would definitely order again. AND OMG THE BAKED SALMON ROLL. My favourite dish of the night! Looks like the volcano roll when it first came out and piping hot when you try to eat it right away. I've never eaten hot sushi before but after blowing some heat away, it's the melt-in-your-mouth salmon that make you blush because it's sooo good. It was also our second roll that is covered in sauce so no soy sauce required! Lastly, the black sesame ice cream was pretty good! I'd say it belonged in the middle tier of black sesame ice creams I've tried because it was flavourful, however alittle on the icy side, so not as creamy nor smooth as other places. But the presentation was delightful and the oats and chocolate sauce were great addition :)
Price (4/5): ~$8-10 per dish, ~$4 for dessert. Not necessarily a bargain, but not over priced either. The volcano roll and baked salmon roll were definitely unique, so very worth!
Service (5/5): There were 2 waitresses who had served us at our dinner that night and each one was welcoming, kind, and very attentive. Each dish came in a timely fashion and plates were taken away equally so. We were consistently asked how each dish tasted and never had an unpleasant moment. This is the type of service that should be rendered at any establishment, good job Kintako!
Ambiance (4/5): Coming into the restaurant is alittle shocking as they have the word SUSHI written in all caps and plastered all over their front, however its a well decorated and inviting small space. It's mostly lined with spacious booths for 4 but there a couple tables in the middle to accommodate larger groups.
SO... long story short - would I come back? Definitely.
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