This takeout sushi place in Markham is the best in the area in terms of price, variety and quality. Don't come expecting top notch quality that you get at Omakase restaurants or Japanese owned sushi places for twice the price. It's all about coming with the right expectation and Ai Sushi fits the bill when you're craving for sushi and don't want to break the bank. This place is so popular that they opened up a second location and you have to call ahead your orders well in advance. I've called in at 4:30 before and been told they have too many orders for the night. I appreciate the honesty in telling me upfront it's too busy instead of trying to jam another order in. We usually get 20 pieces per person and it's more than enough. The sushi, sashimi and roll party tray offers a great variety. They don't serve white tuna (escolar) which is bad for you and the red snapper (tilapia) can be substituted for salmon. If you want I spice it up, they have a variety of Chirashi Dons (including ones with Uni and Giant Sweet Shrimp) and Carpaccio's. The 100 assorted tray for $60 is really great value. If you visit often, they will give you a 10% off VIP card when paying with cash. read more

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Food is tasty. Service is fast (had take out). Would order again. Their salmon sashimi is fresh. Great price point too! I only wish they offered tempura items on their menu. read more

Ai Sushi - This Mango Roll is missing the 'crab stick' that is listed on the menu. (I requested no cucumber. Guess they forgot the crab?) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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I ordered 3 spicy tuna roll and 1 black dragon roll and when I got home they only gave me 1 measly container of soy sauce. How the hell am I gonna make that fit for 3 people. I called to complain and they said i should've mentioned when I ordered that I wanted more soy sauce. F this place. Never ordering from this hole again. read more

I haven't ordered from this restaurant for a while. The food quality is totally downgraded ... I ordered the eel sushi, the fish is chewy with skin... it doesn't really like a Normal unagi sushi texture and taste wired. And other stuff ... quite disappointed. Hope you guys can take it seriously for the quality food ... read more

Fresh, cheap and always busy. My family often calls in for takeout which is their niche. No other place can beat their price along with the quality. It's a Chinese owned restaurant that's nothing spectacular but I often believe, with Sushi restaurants, the busier they are, the less chance their fish can sit. Keep in mind, they are often very busy so call a day ahead if you can. We have called in a few times around noon and could only get an order at 7pm. Crazy read more

Sashimi was fresh, like the taste of the Honey mustard rolls. Price is good comparing to what you get. However, we ordered a Sashimi and sushi small party tray and waited for an hour. The sashimi worths the wait but not a fan of the servers attitude. Pretty much like giving out "I-don't-really-care" look all the time, and gave me a cup of boiling hot water when I asked for more water once during the whole time. I'd recommend to order takeout to avoid dealing with the servers. read more

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stopped in for a take-out order of Philadelphia Roll, consisting of salmon, avocado and cream cheese and I got 6 pcs. well other places usually give 8. The salmon had a distinctive "fishy" taste and odour indicative of old fish. I wasn't impressed. I think that I will stick to the amazing place near my place, Sushi and Tea. read more

This place is surprisingly better than I thought! We got two take out platters with sushi, rolls and sashimi and split it among 9 people and it was pretty affordable coming out to around $9 each. And we were all decently full after that. The sashimi tasted quite fresh and really tasty. The rolls and sushi were solid as well. I think this is my new favourite place for affordable, decent sushi. The place itself is pretty small with not a lot of seating. So I can imagine it getting pretty busy during lunch or dinner hours. read more

**Pick Up** Called in to pick up a platter in a hour when I arrived they had it ready Quality was above average but wasn't anything special Fish was fresh though, salmon was my favourite cut. Rolls were very generic again nothing special. I'll try their specialty rolls ones day. Price is cheap, platters are priced below average price in the city. Perfect for bringing to parties and pot lucks. Will be back since the value is so good here read more

Ai Sushi is great if you want takeout. Getting seats in their restaurant is super hard! The price for their items isn't too expensive and that explains why they're always busy. Their sashimi was fresh and I would definitely order a platter for parties next time I'm around the area. read more

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It's like Markham's version of Sushi Bong in terms of price point, except a bigger interior and smaller roll sizes. But you get affordable sushi to satisfy that craving without breaking the wallet. I frequented places like Gal's Sushi and Mine Sushi when in Markham, but this place will be my new go-to when it comes to getting some sushi without breaking the bank. As others have said, the platters are recommended; a good portion and price if you're looking to bring something for a potluck. No credit cards accepted here. read more

I love the sushi here. I ordered a 60 piece tray and to my dismay, there were some salmon fish scales still on the salmon. For me that was a bit gross but I still loved the sushi and sashimi anyway. That in itself knocked off a star but the price and the value for your money was worth it. I ate til my hearts content. The amount you get reminded me of the ayce buffets as I was definitely full. I am a big eater. I will return for sure. read more

Ai Sushi - 60 piece tray with sashimi, sushi and rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Great take out sushi place. On busy nights like holidays make sure you call ahead to place order. Platter are affordable and tasty.

My friends and I have bought sushi trays from Ai Sushi for a few times. I've finally decided to come by and eat in. I was pleasantly surprised even though it's entirely a take out place with a few tables on the side. As the staff explains, it's like a sushi equivalent of a Subway where you take your order and sit down. As a result, the prices are quite a bit cheaper. Ai Sushi is in a small plaza which offers more than enough parking. The decor is pretty bright and clean with wooden walls and tables. The front section has a fridge for drinks and seaweed salad and other miscellaneous things. They also have a free photobooth here, which is a new thing for any restaurant I've been to. The menu has your standard rolls and sushi platters. There are no bento boxes but they do have some donburi options. On average their prices are quite cheap ($5.99 for a roll that could be $10 bucks elsewhere). Quality is surprisingly good for the price you pay. In a big platter there are even shrimp and scallop sashimi! On a side note, on one occasion we ordered a platter as well as shrimp sashimi on the side, and the side order or shrimp sashimi was noticeably larger (at least 1.5x) than the ones in the platter. Other than that, the staff are mostly young and very friendly. Overall very pleased with this find in Markham. It's definitely now become my go-to place for take outs. read more

This is our go to take-out sushi place as the price is simply the best. Overall, every time we've ordered here the food was fresh and delicious. We love sashimi and this place has the best value by far. The only issue is that they are extremely busy and sometimes can be very hard to get through to put an order in. Aside from that, we order from here regularly and will continue to do so. read more

If you want cheap sushi that tastes good you should come here. Tip: ordering for lunch time is definately easier and wait times are not bad. Presentation of sushi is to be expected by any sushi restaurant. Hard to screw it up unless you try really hard. Taste of sushi is good. Average cuts of fish for cheap prices. Restaurant can be dine in also. Decor and interior is nice. They offer a variety of types of sushi. Downside is that they give you the cucumber roll as one of their rolls. I already came 2 times to try their rolls and sashimi. Decent and a go to place in Markham. read more

ai is fuckin lit !! The sushi is made well & tastes even better. they usually have a whole bunch of staff on the line behind the counter rolling blunts of maki rolls, slicing sashimi and giving the perfection & respect the seafood deserves before being devoured & enjoyed by it's many customers. the ingredients are fairly fresh & the menu price for platters for that type of quality is exceptionally good, I would highly recommend anyone in Markham to come check this place out and order some take out only. To me , it's more so a takeout spot , I find the seating inside to be a little uncomfortable , and there is far too many people lining up for takeout in a such a small space going in and out constantly. ** If you do plan on ordering takeout during busy holiday dates , time frames , make sure to order a day in advance ! ** Cuz these chiggaz can get maddddd busy during these time frames, and if you do decide to make things last minute or make an order on the day of a busy holiday, your order can & will be delayed for up to several hours before being able to pick up. Regardless , it's still worth the wait ! but chiggaz gotta eat read more

Decently priced yummy sushi so close to where I live! It's best to order the assorted platter with the sashimi, sushi, and rolls to get the best variety. 60 pc is $40 plus tax which I think is really good compared to other sushi restaurants. This size platter is good for two really hungry people but we still had some leftovers with ours (and I was really hungry). This place looks like it's intended for take out, but I usually dine in since it's not busy when I go (usually in the morning when it opens or weekend nights). I like coming here when I'm craving some sushi but don't want to go too far to get it. There's always at least four or five guys making the orders so the food doesn't take too long if you're ordering take out. Overall, would definitely keep coming here for their decent sushi to satisfy those frequent cravings! read more

Ai Sushi - 60pcs Platter - Sushi Bars Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Ordered the 40 piece assorted sushi and sashimi for $28 + tax. It was presented nicely in a platter with clear lid, vs a piece of foam I've had at other places. The pieces were decent in size, and variety was excellent. I particularly enjoyed the flavour of the lightly seared pieces. Great value. Would order again. read more

Ai Sushi - 40 pieces of assorted sushi and sashimi (#705). $28 +tax - Sushi Bars Near Me - Markham, Ontario

This is my first time ordering and I'm really taking a chance by ordering a large quantity. I placed an order for the 100 piece assorted sushi, sashimi and rolls platter. To my surprise I did not get 100 pieces. There was only 97 pieces. Do they skim a few pieces from every large platter order hoping their customers won't notice? The sashimi is sliced too thinly and very small. I'm disappointed that I did not get exactly what I ordered. I'll go back to my tried and true sushi joints as Ai Sushi has left me with ill feelings of being ripped off, even if it is 3 missing pieces. read more

Ai Sushi - I counted only 53 pieces in this tray. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Went here for the first time today and I was impressed! The sashimi was super fresh and the price was reasonable. We got a 30 piece sashimi set for $28, a tofu salad for $5 (the tofu salad dressing was so good), a mango tango roll ($8 for 4 pieces), uni (half tray for $20), and a 16 piece sushi roll set for $12. Overall, I think this place is reasonably priced as al the fish was top quality. This place is somewhat like a food court. You order your stuff at the cashier and you find a seat by yourself. But the staff there delivers the food to your table if you tell them where you sit, which was nice. I find that the fish might be even better quality than a lot of the more traditional restaurants! The decor there was super cute too. Only a couple of tables but I think people come and go pretty quick. Would return again!! Oh yeah, and it was cash only so make sure you have cash on you!! read more

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Good if you want to satisfy your sushi cravings for a great value. I usually order the assorted sashimi, sushi & roll platter (705 or 706) for takeout, which is enough for 2 hungry people. If you want to swap items, they only charge $1 -- I typically ask them to switch out the avocado rolls for spicy scallop rolls instead. The sashimi pieces are thick and decently fresh, but the nigiri and maki rolls can be quite tasteless. Majority of the fishes you get are pretty standard except for the jumbo sweet shrimps. Call ahead as it may take some time (20-30 mins) to prepare your order. read more

Saw this place new on yelp and came here for a try on the weekend. The place seems to be more of a take-out spot, but has a few tables if you do want to dine in. The atmosphere is nice though, nicely renovated and has a very modern look. Seaweed Salad ($2.99) - served in the container. They have a good variety of fish selection, nigiris price ranges from $3-4 for 2 pieces depending on the type of fish. I ordered their Ameabi (sweet shrimp) sashimi - 3 pieces for $5 which was an amazing deal considering their shrimps were quite large. For nigiri I had Hamachi (yellow tail) $4, Saba (mackerel) $3.5, Hotategai (scallop) $4, and Unagi (bbq eel) $4. All the fish were fresh. The Ameabi, Hamachi, and Hotategai were the best. The Saba and Unagi sushi was the typical kind served at AYCE sushi places. Too bad they don't have toro sushi. Ai Roll ($5.99) Their maki rolls come with 4 pieces. In a way I like that idea because rolls general cost $10+ for 6-8 pieces and you are committed to finishing the same roll. The fact that they serve 4 pieces gives you the option to try other rolls for the same price. The Ai roll comes with salmon and cutter fish, cucumbers, avocado, topped with spicy crab and fish eggs. I liked how they added cutter fish as it adds a nice chewy-ness to the roll - this is something different compared with other standard rolls. Hokkaidon ($12.99) 2 pieces of Uni, 3 pieces of Ameabi (sweet shrimp) sashimi, and salmon roe topped on rice. Getting this don is a better deal than ordering each of the ingredients individually. Ingredients were fresh, and the flavors of each went well with each other. The Ameabi sashimi were big, soft and sweet. If you place a bit of Uni, salmon roe, and rice all in one bite - amazingness!! A good place if you want some decent quality sushi for takeout at a reasonable price. That night we ordered 10 pieces of sushi, 3 pieces of shimp sashimi, a seaweed salad, the Ai roll, and a Hokkaidon, and the bill was less than $50! read more

3.5 stars. I dropped by hoping to have a quick lunch and I wasn't disappointed at all. The restaurant is quite tiny but nicely decorated on the inside with only four tall tables with bar stools and one round lower table for dining in. This means most of their business is for take-out. They serve drinks in styrofoam cups and use plastic trays for the food. That might bother people who are concerned about the environment, but I honestly think they do it like this because they do not have the room or staff to wash hundreds of plates, silverware and cups on a regular basis. I found the prices to be reasonable except for the beef tataki. It clearly just came out from the freezer and the pieces were so small. They did not have any more of the expensive fish (e.g. hamachi, uni) in stock, so we opted for a combination platter which the owner recommended. I thought the freshness of the fish and ingredients was adequate at this price point. I would just highly recommend sticking with basic and simple food/fish because that's what they specialize in. I see that there are more negative reviews popping up because there are too many orders for them to handle. The owner takes all the phone calls and does the cashiering job all by himself. There was only 1 guy making the sushi the time I went. That just spells disaster for a business in the long run because they will lose too many clients due to long wait times. I do hope they stay in business for awhile because there are barely any Japanese places in this area. read more

I usually don't write reviews but this time this place got me a little ticked off. I went in today at around 3pm ordering 100 pieces of assorted. When it's time to pay I was told cash only. I usually don't have a problem paying with cash but nothing was posted in the store saying cash only. Another thing was I clearly see a debit or credit card machine right at the cashier. Good thing I had cash on hand ,othwrwise I'd have to drive out to get cash. When it was time to pick up, I went in at 7 and guess what? Sushi is not ready. I literally waited 20 mins in the store waiting for them to finish up. So I read some people counted the pieces to make sure there's the actual amount. Long and behold there's only 94 pieces and not 100. Food is just soso. Tasted kind of like the ayce places. Price is pretty cheap and that's all it's really good about. I don't think I'll ever go back. read more

I have had this on my list for some time, so glad to finally try it. It was really good and you definitely get a great deal here. We ordered a couple of platters including the 100 pieces of sushi, sashimi, and rolls (which was only $58) along with the 80 pieces of assorted rolls (which was only $42). They are always busy and it took about 1.5 hours for our large order. It is more of a take out restaurant than a sit down place. We found the sashimi fresh and it was a nice variety from the usuals like salmon, tuna, octopus along with scallop, squid, and few other fish. The rolls were good, the rice was seasoned nicely and there was not too much rice on the rolls. read more

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I have never been so conflicted on giving 5-stars as I've been thinking about giving it 1. Ai Sushi is mostly a take-out restaurant. It is ran by Chinese owners and workers. The space is nice and you can see the chefs making your sushi right behind the counter. The portions of the sushi/sashimi are generous and the rice is minimal. They don't overload you with cheap sashimi like crab meat and offer shrimp too! The prices are very impressive and definitely affordable. HOWEVER, they are so freaking unrealistic with times. When I ordered at 5:30 they told me 20-40 minutes (wtf? why such a big gap in-between?) Then I came an hour later just to be safe ... my sister and I ended up waiting an hour and a half!!!!!!!!! There were like 10 other people waiting as well and mostly all the seats were of hungry, angry people. They kept on turning people away as they were waaay too overbooked. But, I do have to admit if you order way ahead of time and you have to let them know that if they're not ready within the time you assured you ... that you'll leave - there food is actually pretty good (especially in comparison to Sushi Sushi). read more

Signage says they close at 10:00pm, their last call is at 9:30pm. Their closing time should be 9:30pm if they want all staff to leave at 10:00pm. We were there at 9:40pm and they made no exceptions, even though I go there once a week for take out or dine-in. Disappointed. read more

The sushi here is tasty and fresh. We had a large sushi platter and there was a good selection to choose from. The price was also very affordable. The only thing that I didn't like was that the sushi size is smaller than other sushi restaurants I've been to. However, the portion they give for the sashimi was good. The decorations for the restaurant was also very modern. The service was overall good and quick. read more

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I'm always down to try a good bowl of rice and fresh sashimi. I was so excited to see pictures of different donburi (or rice bowl) with different sorts of sashimi combinations from this restaurant! Saw so many good reviews on Yelp, so I decided to give it a try. On Yelp it says it's a small place, with only a couple tables to sit at. So we decided to go there right at lunch time (it opens at 11am!). There were already people sitting but we got a spot right away. It was a snowy day, so I guess that's why there was still seats. They have this kawaii chalk board drawing, you will see it the moment you enter. So cute I loved it!! Everything is made to order (obviouslyyy) so there is a bit of a wait. I got the Hokkaidon because it has EVERYTHING I LOVE. Botan ebi (giant sweet shrimp), ikura (salmon roe), and uni (sea urchin). How could I NOT order that right?! Everything was very fresh, I was pretty impressed. The rice was just lightly seasoned, although I prefer more of the "vinegary" taste to my rice when eating with sashimi. One thing that bothered me was the botan ebi (giant sweet shrimp) the veins were still completely intact. I've never actually had shrimp sashimi with the colon/vein still intact. I was really disappointed. We had to remove all the veins ourselves before eating it. My fiancé ordered the regular Chirashi-don. It was beautifully plated, with all the different colours of the sashimi!! So pretty He was the opposite of me, and loved the lightly seasoned rice, and also agreed that the sashimi was very fresh!! His only problem, was the same as mine; shrimp sashimi with the intestinal tract still intact. Other than that, he really enjoyed it and also would like to try their rolls!! Everything else tasted amazing. But I just really hope this restaurant learns to devein shrimp, because I don't think people want to eat shrimp colon... but I definitely would still like to try their rolls!! They look really good (I was creeping on the other tables with my hungry eyes as I waited for my food ) read more

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Ordered a 60 piece platter for a friday night. Called at 5:30 and was told 1/2 hour wait. Platter was ready for pickup when we got there. Good portion and ok quality. Nice to have a takeout place close to home on a busy night. If you want premium sushi or sashimi, try some place else. For a quick dinner, will re-order again. read more

LOVE Ai Sushi, absolutely THE BEST sushi for takeout. A bit far from my house but worth the drive for sure. Food is super clean and fresh, the temperature of the food is just right also. Really only recommend this place for takeout. read more

Ai Sushi - Order #706 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I had high expectations for this place, but left feeling disappointed. The place itself is small and cute and it seems to be more of a take out spot. The quality of sushi is terrible, but I should have expected that considering the price. I ordered the hakkaidon and my husband ordered the deluxe chirashi. My bowl came with salmon roe, uni and botan ebi and looked deceivingly delicious. Everything had an old fishy and bitter taste to it that I couldn't finish it. I absolutely LOVE uni and ebi, but these were of the worst quality I've ever had. This bowl was $12.99 and I should have known that it was too good to be true. My husband's chirashi was just as bad. I tried some of his salmon and scallop and I had to give it back to him. This is a place if you want cheap sushi that tastes cheap. Thinking about my experience makes me nauseous that I don't think I will be back. read more

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I was craving some salmon sashimi and california roll so I thought i would pick some up here since it was close by and easy too access based on the route I was taking going home. I've been there before and since I usually buy for myself, I don't buy huge trays of food plus I am on a budget. The prices are in the higher end of fair for me. Usually a treat. Everytime I go there the servers haven't been rude but haven't been friendly either. I placed my order and added some eel sushi too. The server took the order and didn't repeat the order to me which sometimes happens at restaurants. Its fine. Whatever. Because of Covid they gave a device for me to wait in the car and I was fine with it. When my device beeped I went in picked up my order and left. I should have checked it in my car. I got home and found out they gave me salmon sushi instead of sashimi. No big deal? I don't know. I. Sometimes find the slices of fish for sashimi is thicker and that was what I wanted. The taste and chew of the salmon. It was ok fresh. I didn't really taste the fresh sweetness that fresh salmon can have. The eel sushi was ok. It was a nice thick slice of eel but they didn't put enough eel sauce on it and what they did put on ended up on the tray with barely anything on the sushi. The california roll was just ok too, just ok, nothing special. Bottom line is, I was disappointed with not getting one of the main things I wanted. The service was not as good as other places are. Everywhere is suffering with the pandemic. I am not asking for "kiss my ass service". I am asking my order to be correct and the people there to have enough manners to say "Thank you". I might go there again if it is easier for my travels, but there are just too many nice polite sushi places out there for me to chose this as my go to. read more

One of my favourite ala carte sushi place. The place is very cozy and modern. Staff is very friendly and service was quick. The sushi trays come in a variety of assorted sashimi/sushi/roll. The sushi was very fresh and the rolls were all intact. I love that they give you seperate containers for soya sauce, wasabi, and ginger - so nothing gets 'contaminated' in the tray. Definitely recommend this place for anyone who loves to order sushi to eat at home. read more

Ai Sushi - 706 Assorted Sashimi-Sushi-Roll 60pcs ($38) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Markham, Ontario

If you're looking for decent sushi with a bang for your buck, then Ai Sushi is the place for you, especially if you're in the neighborhood. Located in the same plaza as Papa Chang, this small but popular restaurant might get overlooked on the other side of this plaza. Compared with the general sushi/sashimi menus (especially platters) out there, Ai has a significantly lower price point, which might make a lot of sushi lovers happy. Although their prices are friendlier, the quality of their food is on par with most common ayce's out there. The guys here also take the care to make sure their food is presentable (sauce is evenly put on every roll and not thrown on). The restaurant might not be the best place for dine-in though; space is limited and from what I remember there were (maybe) 5 tables, high tables for that matter. And from the flow of customers, most people come here for takeouts, which is probably a better option anyway if you don't want to sit hunched back for an hour on those backless high chairs. Staff are friendly and efficient; they know it does get busy there so they don't waste their time. A little something extra: the wall on the right when you enter is uber cute, a popular IG post at this restaurant. Pictures of 'asian' sushi and fish drawings are drawn. posing a colourful and cute addition to the restaurant. They've also set up a mini photo booth/shelf with things like glasses and hats that customers can put on and take a picture in front of that wall (younger children will be more attracted to it than adults). All in all, a good place in the neighborhood if you're craving sushi/sashimi but want to enjoy it in the comfort of your home! read more

I used to love this place for fresh sashimi at great value, but I am very disappointed for my recent couple visits. The food quality and quantity aren't as good as before. Sashimi aren't fresh and there is a significant reduction in quantity. Salmon roe used to cover 1/3 of the don, but they give you so little now. Uni is bitter and shrimp is not fresh. Disappointed. read more

Ai Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Their sushi isn't bad actually. We got the rolls platter and it had 40 pcs for $22. I mean, that's the cheapest it gets. We ordered on the spot and it was made around 10 mins. Some reviews says their salmon is fatty. I guess it is a little but I honestly didn't realize it while eating. Their ingredients are pretty fresh and their rolls were pretty big. I think they put a lot of mayonnaise on their rolls but that can always be asked not to put on. Will be back for their platters for sure! read more

So glad there's a good sushi place in the neighborhood! Came here as a recommendation from a family member. Came for a quick lunch..but was surprised! Definitely not a dine-in restaurant (yet!). No tea or water is served with your meal (extra $). Seems like it might be a take-out concept. They're still on their soft opening, so I'm sure lots will change :) Ordered 2 rolls and a sashimi bowl. Was happy with the quality and pricing! Will definitely be back! Tip - 10% off when paying cash. read more

Amazing sushi! Best in town ! Highly recommend you order early because they are extremely busy! Worth the wait !