A small restaurant with a truly Japanese feel. The space isn't large, but the moment you walk in you can immediately sense a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The soft, dim lighting creates a calm and relaxing ambiance, reminding me of dining in a traditional Japanese ryokan (onsen inn), while also carrying the cozy charm of a family-style meal at a Japanese minshuku (guesthouse). It's an "at-home" style sushi restaurant (アットホーム) where the atmosphere feels relaxed and comfortable, making it a lovely place to casually stop by and enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine. The restaurant focuses on offering high-quality sushi at reasonable prices, allowing guests to experience genuine Japanese flavors in a comfortable setting. Simple, welcoming, and quietly elegant in a very Japanese way. Looking through the menu, we decided to try the Aoyama Course ($89)The meal began with appetizer salad made with Japanese seaweed and snow crab, dressed with a sesame sauce. Next came the sashimi course, with fresh fish. The sashimi were elegantly presented with edible gold flakes, adding a refined Japanese touch. We also ordered a bottle of Japanese sake called "Demon Slayer" to pair with the meal. One charming detail was that the restaurant offered a variety of cute sake cups for us to choose from, which made the experience feel a little more personal and fun. Their sake menu was also very unique, handwritten with clear explanations for each selection, making it easy and enjoyable to browse and pick the perfect sake to go with the meal. We added an order of monkfish liver (ankimo), which was absolutely delicious. It was beautifully marinated and tasted very authentic, rich, smooth, and full of flavour. The butter fried rock lobster tail was delicious. Sautéed in their house special low-sodium garlic butter, the aroma was appetizing. The lobster meat was tender and naturally sweet, the fragrant garlic butter and herbs. Very well balanced dishes of the course. The tempura course followed with a light and crispy assortment of shrimp and vegetables. The batter was delicate and airy, and the tempura dipping sauce was beautifully balanced, adding a gentle savoury depth without overpowering the ingredients. We were then served Dobinmushi, a traditional Japanese seafood soup presented in a charming little teapot-style ceramic pot, which looked both traditional and adorable. The broth was clear yet deeply flavourful, with seafood, vegetables, and mushrooms. Chef's selection of sushi, featuring maguro, hamachi, salmon, Hokkaido uni, and eel. The fish tasted fresh and clean, the uni was creamy and rich, and the eel was tender with a light glaze of sauce, making it a satisfying finish to the savoury courses. For dessert, we chose matcha red bean ice cream and black sesame red bean ice cream. Both ice cream were rich and smooth. Each course arrived at a perfect pace, allowing us to enjoy the meal without feeling rushed or waiting too long. The servers looked lovely dressed in traditional Japanese kimonos, which added a beautiful and authentic touch to the dining experience. The service was excellent, attentive, warm, and very thoughtful throughout the meal, made us feel very comfortable and well taken care of. The restroom located downstairs in the basement, decorated with adorable Hello Kitty touches. It was such a cute and thoughtful detail, and the restroom was also spotlessly clean and very well maintained. Recommend making a reservation in advance. It was a great experience and the set menu was very fulfilling. read more

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If you're looking for authentic sushi in Scarborough this is the place to visit. I came here with my boyfriend for a fancy date night. We got one omakase course for 1 and ordered 2 additional rolls to share between us. All the fish was so delicious and fresh - however the shrimp (head) tasted terrible. The roll was decently larger and delicious. Keep in mind this place is pricey, but it makes sense for the quality of the sashimi. For the two of us ( and we weren't even full after) it was ~$160. The restaurant only has 4 tables and it definitely looked a bit run down, so ambiance is defo on the lower end. Service was very attentive by the nice waitress. Ultimately, Will I be back? Yes, if I was craving high-end sushi. I would choose this place over any of those fancy omakase opening downtown. For the hello kitty fans, the entire basement and bathrooms are hello kitty themed which was such a nice surprise. read more

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A pretty old establishment that hasn't been updated in a while. Otherwise, good ratings and suggestions on reddit brought me to this restaurant. Seems like they have a second storefront that looks more like a private lounge 2 doors down. Service was very good, seems like the waitresses are on exchange from Japan so they are quite chatty. Special Omakase Course - About 7 different items on the menu. Salad was very good with some unique seaweed. Butter lobster was dissapointing as it was overcooked. Tempura was probably the best I've had in Toronto. Soup was interesting as it also had some medicinal flavours as well. Deep fried banana was top notch here as well, probably because it was fried in the tempura batter! Overall some goods and bads, but now I know what to come back for =). Sashimi Omakase - There was a good amount of fish on the plate, but the fish was the standard flair: salmon, butter fish, mackerel, surf clam. But also came with a bit of uni that was nice. Cuts were big and thick, but nothing really special about the fish. Coming back for seaweed salad and tempura. read more

This hidden gem was recommended by one of my foodie friends. We decided to try their upgraded omakase for 2 and manage to snag a reservation on a weeknight. From the seafood soup to yakitori to nigiris and special hirame (courtesy of the chef), pairing all this with a cold sake. Don't forget the desserts if you have space left! It's the perfect way to end the night with. I still can't believe how affordable all of this are. read more

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This place was recommended to me by a Japanese person, and I can see why: this Japanese restaurant is more refined than average, with a somewhat peaceful interior. Sashimi omakase was good. Soft shell crab was also good, being very light. There was also quite a lot of it. Tanuki Udon & Tempura Soba both had simple stocks. These dishes were admittedly not meant to carry the show. Both had quite a lot of noodles. The tempura batter was light but a bit tasteless. read more

truly a scarborough japanese staple that has been here in this very spot for the past 25+ years. Chef is a traditional Japanese style master that focuses on quality and freshness, with no frills. I highly recommend their sashimi, nigiri, and grilled fish here as the freshness is on par with some of the best in toronto! It is a very small restaurant so it can get pretty busy on the weekend and service can get slow. One of the downsides of the omakase here is that it isn't served by individual piece, but that's fine with me since their quality is always consistently amazing. I would also recommend the omakase for 2 over the Aoyama tasting menu as it has more fish and I prefer the monkfish liver and skewer over the salad, sashimi, and dessert read more

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Hidden gem in Scarborough area. Usually it's pretty hard to find decent sushi in Scarborough, however this place definitely is an exception. It is Japanese owned with Japanese sushi chef prepares the food for customers. Their omakase is around 100 per person which very good for the price quality wise. Try their winter menu, it includes aaa wagyu beef !!! read more

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Food: 3/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Preface: I have lived in Japan for an extended period of time and so my rating at Japanese restaurants are personally stricter than usual. I went to Aoyama Sushi with my partner and a couple of friends. We were led outside to a second part of the restaurant after walking into the main entrance. It was the same restaurant with another place in the middle of it. I have no idea why that is but it could just be that the middle place didn't want to give up their space when Aoyama wanted to expand. The atmosphere was quite nice. Although small, it didn't feel cramped inside. (The main part of the restaurant might have felt that way but since I only walked into the entrance and never sat down at a table, I can't really give a fair comment). The decoration was simple but nice. The service of the food came quite slow, slower than I expected. However the waitress herself was very nice and hospitable. I think if the food came a little faster or if it was paced well, my rating would have been a 5. The food itself was okay. I don't eat raw food so I can't comment on the sashimi but according to the others it was nice. I loved the vegetable tempura and the rolls. Be prepared though that the rolls are quite sizeable so you'll be stuffed if you're not careful. Those two dishes were the highlight of my meal. I think the congee wasn't bad, packed with good crab flavour. Overall, I had a good experience here. I'll recommend this place for a date night or an elevated night out with friends (strictly from a price point of view) read more

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We went here for date night and it did not disappoint. It's a while since our visit so remember to make an appointment if it's a weekend as they rarely have room for walk ins. They have two locations in the same plaza but r both small so it's little tables great service but a little on the slow side. The quality is great, super tasty and price is very reasonable. I especially enjoyed the fatty tuna. Would recommend for sure. read more

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We came to aoyama for a special occasion as a party of 4. Decided to go all out - got 3 different omakases. There's ample parking at the restaurant. The restaurant is actually split into 2 areas. There's a separate store/space that is a VIP dining area that's larger vs a smaller storefront with only 4 tables/booths by the sushi master. Service: For us we had 1 waiter looking after 4 tables. Very friendly and cheery gentleman bouncing between the 4 tables while also doing takeout orders. The sushi chef/owner was making sushi throughout which you could see. They can get busy to the point where takeout orders may get limited such that they have to turn down specific orders because the kitchen has too many on their list so best to call ahead if you want takeout. Definitely make a reservation if you plan to eat in. Food: Simply put, very high quality fish and ingredients used to product amazing food. The salad is plated in a cocktail cup with purple and green seaweed, some crunchy root veges, and crab. We had a fish carpaccio in yuzu and soy sauce that was seasoned perfectly against the fresh fish. Appetizers of steamed egg, monkfish liver, edamame, and a fish and ginger soup were all varied in texture and flavor. Egg is so smooth. Monkfish liver also super smooth with that fish flavor. The fish and ginger soup is a bit ginger forward but acts as a great palate cleaner between different dishes and in between different sushi. The sushi platter was so fresh, certain fish flown in from Japan or other countries. Of note, the toro belly was amazingly melt-in-your-mouth good. Shrimp was also fresh and sweet. Egg is homemade. Japanese uni was also so fresh and flavorful. Of course, the rice was perfectly cooked and seasoned, and most importantly formed to be solid yet light, stays together but doesn't feel like eating a dense amount of rice. The sushi to rice ratio is perfect. Lobster was fried perfectly with great flavor though I sometimes wish they didn't chop it up that small but I guess it was good to share. The tempura shrimp was lightly battered and not overly greasy. I will say the tempura, while still being good, is easily overshadowed by just how amazing everything else is. Yuzu cheesecake was so good. The creaminess and tart I was were well balanced. Flavor was on point. The staff were so kind that when they found out the occasion, they set us up with a nice surprise. Price: This place is gonna hit your wallet hard! Definitely not an everyday kind of place but certainly a special occasions restaurant. read more

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It's been a long time since coming back to Aoyama. The quality and service are still above average as I remember, albeit the prices and gone up just as everything has. Definitely get a reservation, as it's a small restaurant and I saw walk-ins turned away. read more

I'm not sure how I have not reviewed Aoyama! I discovered this place while working in the East End. From the outside, this restaurant is very unassuming. However, it is definitely a hidden gem. The food is authentic and quite good. The portions and price point are reasonable. They recently started a Take Out Menu due to COVID so we decided to order a few things for dinner. The only downside is that they don't deliver, but the traffic was fortunately not too busy. Worth having is the sushi. The sushi chef/owner used to work at Sushi Bar at the Prince Hotel. They make both Japanese and North American favourites. Their Wafu Steak is pretty good as well! I like the marinade. I can't wait to return once dine in is available. For now, I'll continue to take out from Aoyama. Good for: Japanese food, sushi, dinner, take out read more

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Pre covid, I eat there quite a bit and everything was delicious. About a month ago, we went and it was so disappointing. Nothing like before. They sat us in the 'karaoke' unit. We quickly ate what we could and left. Sad. read more

I've tried their both omakase menu, Akasaka course and Aoyama course. (Difference is the sashimi plate being included or not and I think it is 100%worth it to pick Aoyama course for it!)They also serve thinly sliced hirami, butter lobster dish, tempura, soup and sushi as well as. Just a right amount for a person in my opinion. Make sure to visit their instagram account as it is so much fun and make sure to try this place, it may not be the fancyiest place but the quality of the food with its price is unbeatable! Service is amazing and such a kitchy and comfortable every time I visit. read more

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TLDR: you have to reserve they don't take walk ins, you call before picking up, long wait but worth it, 2thumbs up on Takoyaki; This is quite a drive from where I live but I think it's worth the drive and the wait. I slipped my mind to check whether or not they need reservations. So, when we arrived the restaurant the lady told me they are currently booked. I ordered Takoyaki, spicy tuna, and spicy salmon tempura. Takoyaki - i like the texture and the crunch of the octopus. I'm familiar with otafuku sauce but i think this one is different. I didn't finish everything and kept it in the fridge. I ate it the next day and VIOLA! It's still good! Spicy salmon tempura and spicy tuna - you know it's fresh and good when you don't need to use wasabi or soy sauce to taste read more

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This was our go-to take-out restaurant for authentic Japanese food and sushi throughout the pandemic. However, we finally got a chance to dine-in there as a family last week and had an amazing experience! PROS - High quality food and fresh sushi/sashimi some of which is flown in from Japan - Affordable - For example, they have 2 dine-in omakase courses for you to choose from: $65 and $83 per person - Comfortable - When I first walked into the restaurant, I thought it was really small but turns out, then have more seating and a bar a few stores down. We ended up getting a booth, which was comfortable and spacious for the 3 of us - Nice and friendly staff - Our server Mari also has a good memory. Whenever we got take-out, we would request low mercury fish to replace tuna. When we dined-in the first time last week, she actually remembered and asked us about it. We ended up eating the tuna this time around as a treat! - Their Instagram is fun and engaging! CONS - They get very busy especially weekends so if you want take-out, call ahead of time and if you want to dine-in, call at least a few days before VERDICT - Great service and delicious food! One day, we'd like to bring our friends with us too! read more

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Craving sushi but can't eat all so decided to give Aoyama a try. Came here on a Friday night and we were the only one so we got seated right away. One thing I noticed straight away is that the place is very compact and only had four tables. I do know they have a VIP space with more room, but need to make a reservation for that. Next is the food. The sashimi plate was great. I enjoyed the assortment of fish we got. The two sushi rolls was bigger than I expected. All of the rolls comes in 10 pieces per order. Finally, the staff is fantastic. Very courteous and polite. He answered my question regarding the sashimi platter. Overall, I enjoyed my time here and will book a reso for next time! read more

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Old school truly authentic Japanese restaurant in Scarborough. Small restaurant interior space but there is apparently another seating space next door that we didn't see. Call ahead for reservations to avoid waiting. Menu has all the traditional omakase sashimi and nigiri, rolls, appetizers, udon and ramen. Love the full menu options. This is family run. Service is excellent but it does slow down as there is only one person handling service etc. We tried the omakase sushi for two upgraded, salmon teriyaki, udon. The omakase set comes with some cooked appetizers and they were amazing, monkfish liver pate, seafood soup, lobster tempura. The fish quality here is amazing. They use only high grade fish from Japan and it shows. I had Japanese Uni and toro was so fresh. I'm interested to try their other menu selections. Didn't stay for dessert this time as it got overly busy. Pricing quite reasonable considering quality of food. Overall a fantastic authentic Japanese restaurant in Toronto. read more

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Aoyoma is definitely the absolute best sushi place in Scarborough. This is the place for great food, not so much ambience. It's kind of older and I would say border line, falling apart. Still, the best sushi and service in Scarborough, we don't come here for the atmosphere! We have been here many times and would definitely recommend it. This time, we tried their omakse, lots of value there! We normally get their sashimi boat and order rolls on the side. The Omakse was refreshing and mouth watering, the rock lobster add on was just as great and nothing short of perfect. Nothing short of 5 stars as always, thanks for the amazing dinner read more

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Their sashimi special was so good the freshest ones that just arrived yesterday was the tuna and it was unbelievablely good. The tuna totally melted in my mouth!! All the fish that was served was so fresh it was like omakase sashimi!!! Although there could of been some tweeks in the platter like uni being served on cucumber sculpture instead of being on ika. The appearance of the uni got mushed. Ive booked my next experience for the actual omakase experience!! Im superrrr excited! Also instead of sitting at the sushi bar it will be in the VIP seating area!! read more

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Because we all had to work or study, my family wasn't able to prep a Thanksgiving meal this year. Somehow we ended up at Aoyama, a friendly neighbourhood sushi joint that's been around for as long as I can remember. The good: Generally speaking, all of the nigiri, gunkan maki, and temaki were good. For some reason the spicy tuna handrolls were an absolute bargain when I went, not sure if we were just lucky. The aji had a refreshing seafood flavour cut by the ginger and onion, and the tamago prep is always cute. My family all enjoyed the negitoro as well. Finally, the shrimp tempura was filled with shrimp flavour and not overcooked at all! Sometimes when it's either over-cooked or bad product the flesh gets too mushy, but there was a good amount of springiness here. The ok: The king crab zosui looked very impressive in the photo, but while the flavour was good the size even for a small party left much to be desired. That said, for the weather I think it's a pretty good soupy/congee-esque pick (but don't expect a Chinese style congee, it's definitely less thick). While the eggplant dish was nothing to write home about, it was still cooked well and elegantly flavoured. We only ordered the salmon collar because they'd run out of hamachi collar. Next time I will probably not order this, hamachi is much better but that's on me (and perhaps I'm a bit spoiled by Aka Oni, who does a great grilled collar). The "eh": It wasn't bad, but the most disappointing dish of the evening was definitely the spider roll. I'm not sure if I'm just used to a different kind but as you can see from the photo, it was oddly bland. I understand wanting the focus to be on the crab, but that entails that the crab is amazing and this was not quite enough to propel it to star in a dish by itself. Other than the spider roll snafu, I had a great time! Aoyama is a very relaxing place and I'm thankful we were able to eat our Thanksgiving meal there. read more

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Most legit Japanese place ever. I secretly wanted the omakase but I love sashimi anyway and was not disappointed! Service was speedy and they were so nice, especially when they waited for me to take pics. Okay so everything was super fresh and cut well. It seems like a weird thing to say but honestly some places look like they cut their fish with cardboard with weird shreds coming out. I think it was the yellowtail that was amazing. It melted in my mouth and was different from what I had before. Alright finally I can talk about the uni! Usually I hate it because it's super briney and the sushi rice only sort of dampens that but this uni was excellent. Not too briney and it was actually palatable going in. I was suggested to wash it down with sake but I tried it and it wasn't my jam. Dunking it with soy sauce was good but I wish I didn't have to dunk so much. Their mango cheesecake was BOMB. Idk what they used but it's def not just mango. Dude said there's possibly orange rinds and I agree because it's p tart with a hint of citrus. I like that there were mango chunks in it. Yum!! Also, very cute datesthetic. read more

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Service is good, food is good, offer some fish only available in Japan . We went on Christmas holiday food not as good as before but still very good. read more

During the weekend, Aoyama offers a "sushi set upgraded weekend special" ($125) that comes with a more sushi and luxurious appetizers, compared to their regular option. To begin, there's a sharing platter of small eats containing chawanmushi (a savoury egg custard), lobster tempura, yakitori skewers, other small nibbles, and a pot of seafood consommé. l Normally, chawanmushi is served hot. At Aoyama, it's cold so ends up being denser and almost the consistency of a savoury flan. The temperature and jellied soup takes some getting used to, but it tasted good, the dashi (?) flavours seeping through. Finishing it with a teacup of the umami-filled seafood consommé is a nice combination. Plump pieces of lobster tempura is dressed with the all-colour-no-heat spicy mayo. Nonetheless, the lobster was cooked nicely, it just needed a bit of salt or something else to dip it into. Surrounding the dish were pods of dry edamame and tempura burdock root that was cold but tasty to nibble on. What makes yakitori skewers delicious is when they're hot off the grill and you can smell and taste the smoky caramelized glaze. In the platter, the chicken and scallion yakitori were cold (having been brought over from the other store) so the chicken became hard and the sauce congealed and lumpy. Really, Aoyama should consider replacing these with a starter that doesn't need to be hot. Something to consider when you make a reservation: what is important about the meal for you? Is it hot food or a comfortable sitting environment? While the VIP room is spacious and has an ambiance of a brightly lit piano lounge, there isn't a kitchen so food is transported over in a non-insulated metal container arriving lukewarm to cold. To get the best of both worlds, you'll want to order cold items when sitting in the VIP area. Luckily, the huge plate of sushi that's part of the set menu can withstand the frigid journey. That evening, it contained two types of tuna, the fattier toro and the regular blue fin variety; sweet soft pieces of unagi (barbequed eel); surprisingly clean pieces of aji (horse mackerel) that's further topped with tons of ginger and green onions; tried and true kampachi, salmon, and salmon maki; a decent take on tamago (egg) that had the flavours but not the lovely layers; as well as generous portions of hotate (Hokkaido scallop), ebi (raw shrimp), and uni (sea urchin). read more

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I have been going to Aoyama for years. This is the only Japanese restaurant in Toronto east end that is owned & operated by Japanese owner with Japanese chefs & Japanese waitresses serving very fresh authentic Japanese foods. The price reflect the quality, good place to bring family, friends & clients. read more

This restaurant is very tiny. We made reservations and was seated in the VIP area which had lovely decor. We ordered the omakase which is $89 for 2 people. Note: the omakase has limited quantity each day. It's a good price for the quality you receive. We also ordered a fluke sashimi which we thought was very fresh and yummy. The omakase comes with appetizers and soup. It was good but I was not blown away. However, the sushi was great quality. I would say this is one of the better quality restaurant that not located downtown. Service was OK. Overall, the experience was great but it didn't 'wow' me compared to other omakase that I tried. Great sushi restaurant. read more

Great authentic Japanese restaurant. High quality fish used in their specials. Delicious! My third time here now!!

This is my 3rd time coming to Aoyoma and like the past 2 times their food was super fresh. So far I have tried their omakase set for 2, sashimi set for 2, soba noodles and Wagyu beef on the grill. This time I also got to try their matcha cheesecake. The matcha flavour was subtle, but the cake was extremely smooth. The service was excellent. They explained to us what the sushi were and gave us a short informative session regarding the Wagyu beef. We went as a party of 5, and the food came at a timely fashion, allowing us time to enjoy the food and chat. The most memorable food was the shrimp sashimi . It had the moist, "chewy" texture which instantly reminded me of the ones I had in Japan. Another shout out was that they serve perilla leaves with the sashimi set. You rarely see that at Japanese restaurants in Toronto. The leaves go really well with the salmon sashimi, bringing out the flavour of the fish. Will I come again? Without hesitation! Tip: Remember to book a reservation if you come on a weekend. read more

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It's my annual Birthday Dinner and they have yet to disappoint. I can't emphasize enough, if you are coming for dinner during the weekend, call ahead to make reservation or be prepared to be disappointed. They are still unique in Toronto because it is good at grill, tempura, sushi, sashimi, AND desert. This is a MUST TRY place. Oh, if sweet shrimp is in your order, make sure you ask them to deep fry the head. Just saying. read more

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Went to the VIP side with reservations. Service was really great. Omakase was memorable with Vancouver uni the day we went. We got the sushi omakase set for 2 people and the house sashimi (70$) platter. We were wayyyy too full...would be better for 3 people! The side dishes were really unique. Soup out of a tea pot was interesting. It tasted like ginger soup. The uni was sooo fresh and same to the toro and botan shrimp. Next time we made ourselves a promise to try the wagyu for 45$ read more

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Food was mediocre here. With the same quality of food, many restaurants charge only half of the price. This is a restaurant renovated with fine-dining like price but does not have the solid fundamentals. After the first visit, we gave it another chance to try but it still didn't work out. read more

They are friendly. Sushi was big and good. They serve traditional good quality Sushi. I went there in the middle of lockdown, so I don't know how there services are. The chef was nice. I look forward to coming back there soon. read more

We opted out of getting their "omakase" dinner which is now 130$ on the weekend. Instead we order a la carte and got to pick our own dishes from both the kitchen and sushi bar. Highly recommend to order from their daily special. Overall sushi quality is above average. read more

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Went in Jan 2022, post lockdown and everything is still fresh. Unfortunately I found the soup and the tempura sauce to be rather bland. The lobster and sushi was still tasty read more

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We came here a couple of days ago for dinner (after peak hour). Waiter and waitress were polite and friendly. We upgraded omasakee set to the set with the deep fried lobster ($130). The lobster was amazing (though a bit too much dressing). The seafood soup tasted good however there might be too much msg in it since I kept drinking water until next day. For me, sushi tasted okay. I wonder if it's because at the end of the day the sashimi became not so fresh? The shrimp tasted rubbery, the color of toro looked a little bit weird, so were the the shapes of sushi....I am no expert in sushi but TBH for me their sushi is definitely not worth going back again (the lobster is lol) it's only my opinion but I did have high expectation in their sushi with the set cost us nearly $170. read more

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Come here without reservation at 7:30 on Wednesday night. Luckily I was able to get a table for 2 with no wait possibly because they had another unit next next to the original called the VIP. We got the aoyama omasake and I love it still. Sashimi is very fresh and the toro sushi is so good that I wanted more!! The course is enough for 1 person or u can share for 2 with an addition smaller dinner meal. I came out with full stomach at the end. Overall, I still like this place with their good service and fresh sashimi on a special occasion read more

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Nice and quite restaurant with very good food and service quality. Althought this place is small, it provides us some rich Japanese flavor. Servers explain each dish with small detail when food are brought in. Can really sense their culture through their friendliness as well as the way of food presentation. Pricey but very recommended. read more

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Took my mother to Aoyama Sushi for her birthday last year, and we had a great time. As a japanese person, she was so happy to see that their sushi and sashimi were japanese-authentic, and that they have japanese-branded beer and sake! At the end of the night, the workers came up to our table and sang happy birthday to her, as well as gifting her a discount and a free slice of cake :) Safe to say that we had an amazing night there, and we'll definitely be coming back again! read more

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Aoyama is a really small restaurant located in a strip plaza in Scarborough runned by Japanese people.. One of the places that you can drive by everyday without even noticing it! Make sure you make a reservations for dinner ok or even lunch if you want to eat here! This place can only accommodate max 30 people and with only 2 waitstaff and 1 sushi chef. So sometimes the services can be slow, food takes time to arrives and table spaces are limited. Yes they do have lunch specials.. (sushi, sashimi and tempura) $21 and (sushi, beef teriyaki and tempura) $24 Bento box. Good value when you compare to just the 10 piece sushi order that includes in the bento set cost $19 if you order it separately. The fish here is really fresh and with the right temperature! I especially like the selections of Sashimi that includes the scallops.. which has this melt in your mouth feeling. Of course I love the uni that includes in the sushi set.. hmmmmmmm The tempura I find it a little bit oily (just look at all the oil that was on the paper underneath). We also offer grilled whole eel ($15) and Cold Soba Noodle ($9.50). The Eel is really good... still have good texture and the sauce that comes with it has this little bit of sweetness. The Soba Noodle though is so so... definitely not cold enough... but it is hard to give it a good judgement since the taste of Eel is so overpowering after eating that everything taste a little bland. Aoyama for sure it is a great Japanese restaurant. I would love to go there more often but the price is a little pricier than others for lunch with limited lunch options. However, I would definitely interested in trying their Omakase dinner which is $45 and $60 which is quite inline with other Japanese restaurants or I can say even cheaper than some! They accepts all credit cards including AMEX! read more

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I used to come here regularly and really enjoyed it. But over the recent years, prices have gone up a lot, yet quality declined. We ordered the sashimi house plate for $69 and everything was fresh especially the prawn and scallop. But we were given some cheap fish like Salmon, Surf Clam, Red Tuna and some chunky, poorly cut Albacore Tuna. At the price they were charging, you'd think they would give you better fish. We were still hungry after the items we ordered so we got a grilled Hokke and ATC roll that took THIRTY minutes to arrive. The ATC roll was so ugly, there were finger indents in the rice like the person who made the sushi was angry at it. It was so poorly rolled! And nothing special either. Sushi Bong quality but double the price. Very disappointed. We spent over $100 for dinner tonight and the experience was extremely underwhelming. We had their omakase last year for my husband'd birthday, and even then it was not great, or good. Again, very common sashimi fish that was not worth the money we paid. Might as well go to Taro's Fish. Tons of other authentic Japanese restaurants options now. Will never spent another hard earned dollar at this establishment. It's a shame that it's owned and run by Japanese people, and they couldn't even do a proper sushi roll and overcharge so much for their quality. read more