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| - Hidden inside Assembly Hall right off of Richmond, you have to enter in the main entrance, which looks a bit like a residential building. The Assembly Hall is not overly busy during lunch time, and has a nice bustling atmosphere. Tachi is hidden right inside, with two hostesses on the outside helping guests.
Once inside it is a cozy space where there are standing tables. Luckily for us women there is a cubby space right underneath for purses and jackets. It is omakase style, and it is fast! It is just piece after piece of delicious mouth-melting sushi. I've never had better sushi in Toronto. This is now my favourite sushi place in Toronto.
The chef is entertaining to watch and I thought he was also very cute and charismatic as he spoke to the party. The entire experience was quick and delightful. There's a small selection of drinks. I opted for the green tea, which was served in a to-go cup. My friend opted for sake, which was served in a can. This makes a lot of sense because there is no time (or seats) to sit and enjoy the drinks. The drinks are all made to-go.
Aside from the sushi pieces, I also enjoyed the hand roll, which was more of a tube rather than a cone shape. It had the perfect amount of filling, unlike your usual rice-filled hand rolls. Amazing.
The bill came out as our experience wrapped up and there is no tipping. It is what it is, and you just pay for it. With my green tea, everything came up to roughly $56 if I recall correctly. I would definitely do it again! It's perfect for lunch.
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