This hidden gem at Church and Gerrard has really earned a name for itself. Although moderately pricey, the quality of the food is definitely worth the price! There are no reservations available and you have to wait in line like everyone else. For us on a Saturday night, we waited for a good 1.5 hours before getting into the Patio. The atmosphere is amazing and community-like. As you walk in, you are greeted by the entire restaurant in unison. It's cozy and the decor is decent. The entire staff was highly respectful and served us promptly, apologizing even if the wait for the food exceeded their average time by 5 minutes.
Must try:
1. Salmon Sashimi
2. Cheese Bi Bam Bap
I hear the beef sashimi is awesome too, but we got cold feet upon ordering and stuck with the pancakes instead (they were basically takoyaki but more spread out in a circular shape). The waitress recommended calamari, and she definitely got an extra tip for that! The calamari sauce resembled that of sweet and sour pork, but of course had a better aroma and the calamari stayed crisp (indicating freshness)
As it was a friend's birthday, the waitress offered 7 birthday shots (which we had to pay for - $16, but it was highly entertaining to have 3 staff members come outside just to sing happy birthday and watch her take all 7 shots.)
I don't know if I would come here again, perhaps for a special occassion, but it's definitely not a regular neighborhood go-to place for me.