The praise, the reviews, the self-promotion on the window aside, this place can be a replacement of my memories of a tiny take-out sushi spot near my old university campus. Being near a campus meant value for those growing students that enjoy something special aside from KD.
That place didn't offer FRESH made 15-minute wait time Sushi though and didn't have a wide-smile sun-shiny lady(+1 *Star*) that took my order and suggested the Ebi Ten + Asparagus(8p/$8.00) while I added Scallop Nigiri(2p/$4.00) and Japanese Sea Bream Nigiri(2p/$7.00)
As I sat on 1 of 4 seats to await our Sushi Meal, there is an assortment of basic Japanese Grocery items for sale next to me. There was a display fridge that was empty, but probably meant for quick pre-prepped food items for people on the go. The friendly lady came towards me with a white plastic bag with Meal inside as I took it away to enjoy.
Scallop Nigiri, I was happy with especially at $2.00 a piece good value. Fresh and scallopy flavour as it should be but I noticed that the rice ball wasn't as prepared to standards.
The Japanese Sea Bream Nigiri was nice to try but it didn't leave me with much memory at all. It's good if you haven't had the experience of Sea Bream lately. At this price, I probably should have got the Uni instead.
Ebi Ten + Asparagus Roll(Shrimp Tempura, Asparagus, Spicy Sauce) left me in awe actually as you have to realize it is $1.00 per piece and it's one of the small(Loonie-sized) bites with no uniqueness from Rolls of any other places. Spicy Sauce didn't have much flavour or spice even for me. My friend just thought it was Soya Sauce.