MI NE sushi is one of my favorite restaurants uptown in Richmond Hill. It's unfortunate that this particular downtown location doesn't live up to its sister restaurant's reputation, in terms of sushi quality, atmosphere, and service.
The sashimi and rolls are average, and it's not as fresh compared to other restaurants. Seating is quite cramped, there's the occasional fly with the door open, and the washroom is crammed in the back with storage.
What was most displeasing was the service which is extremely slow in the two times I've been here, and so much so that I will never dine here again. They had the nerve to slip in a 20% service charge for a fast casual sushi restaurant, with no mention of this from the waiter. If the service been satisfactory, then I would have had no problem with this, but waiting 45 mins from ordering for a sushi boat is unreasonable. The surcharge really put me over the edge.
The staff pretends as if this is a high end restaurant, but it really falls short and diners should be aware. Avoid the frustration, save your money, and treat yourself at a better a la carte restaurant in the city!