Ematei is one of very few authentic Japanese restaurants in Toronto.
They are located under an apartment building and the interior is authentic as well.
I have mixed reviews with the food here.
First off,
Sushi/Sashimi here is not that great. For a mid-to-highend restaurant (as they are fairly pricey), their fish is mediocre.
However things take a turn when you order from the kitchen (not from the sushi bar). Like Teriyaki, Don buri, Don katsu, shabu shabu are all very authentic and tasty.
Their lunch menus are the best value though, they have this 'combination' where you get some tempura + teriyaki + rice for $8.50 and it's just what I want.
I would take my gf out on a date here.