It's been a very long time since I've been to Sakura Sushi in Pickering. A lot has changed in that…read moretime and it looks really nice. I stopped in for lunch and had their Maki Lunch G, an all crab combo that includes 8pcs each of Crab Roll, Crunch Crab Roll, Spicy Crunch Crab Roll, and Miso Soup. It was all nicely presented, and very tasty. It was a very good value meal for only $16.

Yes! I think I just found my new favourite sushi spot in Pickering! We were wandering around the…read moreplaza trying to figure out what to have for dinner and we popped in to Sakura Sushi. When I found out that they had poké bowls on the menu, the decision was made! And what a great decision that was! We ordered the salmon poké with spicy mayo. I was a little surprised that there was an extra charge for the mayo as most sushi places include it. The menu stated that the meal included salads and miso soup. The miso soup was inconsistent... his was a proper miso whereas mine was more of a bowl of hot water (see pic). We also never received the salad. Aside from the above, the poké bowl itself was delicious, the service was also super friendly and the environment was welcoming. We will definitely come back!

The portions are great and the price is reasonable. I love the unagi don. Comes with rice and…read morevegetables and sauce.

This was a great place to grab a takeout meal. Decided to come here after reading all the great…read morereviews and was not disappointed! I ordered the hibachi beef short ribs after asking the cashier what their most popular dishes were. The short ribs were very tasty and came with some sauces on the side. It came with rice (I chose fried rice) and some veggies. There are also a few seats inside if you prefer to dine in!

We've been here a couple of times now; once for a takeaway and once to eat in. As far as I know,…read morethis is the only place in Pickering that has Poké bowls so that's what I come here for. I'm not going to lie, I'm confused by the decor. It's like a mix between a sports bar and a sushi place. I think it's the big heavy oak wood bar that dominates the restaurant combined with the typical uncomfortable bench seats... but yet there's some proper tables and chairs. It just throws me off a bit. No matter, the food is good. Their salmon poké bowl is delicious. The description is that it includes, Sushi Rice with Salmon, Avocado, Kani, Cucumber, Tobiko, Wakame, Green Bean, Corn, Mango, Mayo. I asked for a side of spicy mayo and it really kicked it up a notch. Next time I'll ask them to make it with spicy mayo instead. I'm pretty sure it had pineapple instead for mango though and honestly, it brightens up the dish. The guys running the place are really nice and the service is great. Super friendly and really welcoming. Everything that was being served to the other tables looked fantastic. I really do need to start trying other items on their menu. 3.5 for now. :)

Came here for dinner with my sisters and enjoyed the sushi. It's fresh and tasty. Definitely a…read moregreat spot in Pickering for sushi cravings.

Solid option for families and large group. A little something for everyone including non Japanese…read moreoptions. None of the dishes were anyting to write home about (fish katsu in Particular was very bland) but would appeal to many different palates including children. Fried rice and wings were solid and husband enjoyed his teriyaki beef. We would return again. Maybe I'll try the sushi next time. Also has an AYCE menu which we may try another time.

As Makimono continues to grow their presence in the GTA, you can count on good and friendly service…read morewith lots of great variety of Japanese and East Asian eats at their Pickering location! There is something for everyone from sashimi to hand rolls to Pad Thai to even Salmon Tataki! The quality and portion size is quite reasonable and it's definitely worth the price of admission!

Good food and great service!…read more Came here on a Friday for lunch and it wasn't too busy. There was a lot of seating available. We were happy to find the sushi to be very fresh and not made with too much rice. There was also some sashimi available on the lunch menu, which was great! Hot tea is also an included beverage. We did find the eel avocado rolls to be a little bit too sweet because of the sauce. They had a good variety of dishes and the food came out really quickly. Service was excellent. Very nice staff. Price is reasonable too. Washrooms were clean and warm, especially in this cold weather!

Great AYCE (and a la carte) sushi restaurant. Good quality for Durham region standards…read more Lovely interior design, good service, robot delivery, iPad ordering. Bottomless pop. 10% off cash discount. Some interesting items such as Oreo tempura. Sushi pieces were good. Sashimi quality was mediocre. Fried items not bad, especially the shrimp skewers. The stir fried items was mediocre. Ice cream flavors were great. Tom yum soup was bland.

Just 30 minutes from Toronto, Yakyoto Grill in Pickering is a must-visit for Japanese BBQ…read more(YAKINIKU) lovers!! The King Kalbi short ribs are juicy and flavorful, while the Tsubo Harami (marinated beef in ceramic jars) is unbelievably tender. They also serve fresh seafood, crispy fries, and the perfect desserts -- from housemade gelato to every flavor of Melona bar. Friendly service, cozy atmosphere, and top-quality food make this one of the best Japanese grills in the GTA.

Great AYCE BBQ place similar to Gyubee. Not related to other restaurants…read more In comparison to the other bigger brands they have very similar variety and quality food. The quality and seasoning of meat were great. The spicy shrimp was lovely. The miso salmon was nice and soft. The same clams were lacking a little flavour and there were no vermicelli. The fries, takoyaki, wings and cheesy corn were great. I was surprised to see takowasa. It was not bad but could use more of the crunchy veggies and more wasabi flavours. The bibimbap was meatless and could use more sauce but the rice and egg was perfect. They offered a good Melona variety. The creme brulee was ordered to torch and came in a legit ramekin but I wished the sugar crust was thicker. Great service and environment. I did find the seats a bit cramped especially when sharing the middle booth. We were reminded of the 1.5hr last call and 2hr seating limit a few times though. And also reminded that if we cannot finish the food that we should set it aside... Overall, happy to see a nice AYCE BBQ place make it further into Durham!

Our family stopped by to have a bite to eat after our grocery shopping. 1298 Sushi offers popular…read moremenu items. It's tucked away in a small plaza on Liverpool and Kingston Road. All the usual stuff on their ayce menus. Sushi rolls, hand rolls, hot foods, pad thai, udon, tempura, teriyaki, deep fried foods, soups, salads, and desserts. It's an iPad order system that lets you see pictures of the menu item before you order it. Service was fast. They cleared the tables quickly. We were particularly impressed by their fried banana dessert with ice cream. It was good quality and great value for a family meal.

This spot still holds strong being our favourite spot for sushi around the area, as previous…read morebad/mediocre experiences at 3 other locations just didn't justify any change. We've been buying takeout more often, so we can stay home and eat in a relaxed setting after a long day/week at work. The most recent time, I noticed the sui mai was not as good as usual. Not sure if they changed recipe/vendor or it was just an off batch. The steamed veggies are heavy on bell peppers.

Fuwa Fuwa has done it again! Their food is really good, so whenever they introduce new dishes, I…read morehave to try them! This time, it was their new Japanese Fried Chicken Karaage, available in several flavours: Classic, Teriyaki, Sweet Heat, Maple Jalapeño, and Hot Yuzu. They were all delicious and are available as small plates or meal-sized. It was hard to pick a favourite. We also tried their Egg Sando, and Miso Udon Carbonara. As good as everything was, the udon dish turned out to be my favourite. Those flavours really appealed to me. Maybe it was the generous amount of crispy bacon in it! No visit to Fuwa Fuwa would be complete without having some of their delicious beverages. We had the Butterfly Pea Latte, Strawberry Matcha Latte, and Dragon Fruit Refresher. Everything tasted great!

Tip: This cafe has ube baked goods and Japanese meals…read more A few Saturdays ago, I was at Chuck's Roadhouse for lunch. Afterwards, I drove around the plaza to figure out what businesses were there. I was happy to see Fuwa Fuwa Dessert Cafe. I had flagged coming here. Well, it took a gathering of three friends with me to visit this cafe last Thursday. I had only visited the Fuwa Fuwa location in Vaughan. This one in Pickering is special for a bunch of reasons. There was lots of parking at 6 pm on a Thursday evening that was threatening freezing rain. Luckily, we only got rain. Yay! I backed into a tight parking spot. The tight part was due to a snowbank that was in front of the row of parking. I threw out some garbage from my car into a receptacle near this business. I saw one of my friends in the cafe already. Another one said hi to me when I grabbed the door. Our third friend came in a few minutes later. We are a punctual group. It was nice. I looked at the desserts display that I was sitting next to. First, it's deadly to be that close to baked goods. Second, there was a lot of ube. This cafe has Filipino and Japanese influences in its menu offerings. It's cool to me! I had meant to get something with ube in it. I need to go back! We were here for dinner. Normally, you think of fluffy, giggly pancakes when you're at Fuwa Fuwa. This restaurant had a Japanese eats menu. We got the following Japanese combos: - Combo A for two people: - Teriyaki pork katsu rice - Chicken karaage curry - Two miso soups - Two cans of pop - Combo B for two people: - Udon noodle soup - Teriyaki chicken karaage - Two iced matcha lattes We shared the mains and soups family-style, so we could sample everything. Our mains and miso soups came out first. The drinks came out last. The teriyaki pork katsu on rice was yummy. The katsu was crispy on the outside and perfect inside. The rice was fluffy and had some green onions and furikake (dried seaweed flakes). One friend wanted more furikake on it. The rest of us were fine with what we got. I've been into Japanese curry for the longest time. This place made it well. The chicken karaage was crispy, as the curry was separate on the plate and so flavourful. We got rice. It had this sesame shredded cabbage as a side. It was yummy, but we all suggested that it needed red cabbage to add a colourful pop to the dish. We gave the most feedback on the miso soup. It was salty. I ended up taking water that I had filled a cup up at the station in the back and diluted my soup. It was less salty. The problem was that my water was cold and it made my soup cooler. The owner on the store apologized. We did a taste test between a batch of miso soup from yesterday that he had brought to our table versus the saltier one today. I tasted both. Yesterday's didn't have a strong miso flavour. Today's was too salty. I ended mixing the two. The miso flavour was perfect, but it was on the salty side. We got two cans of Coke zero. I can do Coke zero. One of my friends can't. We ended up trading one of the cans for regular Coke, which he likes. My can was cold. It didn't cause a sugar spike. All good. I also had one of the iced matcha lattes. I was thirsty from my miso soup. I loved it. It was cold. The matcha flavour was excellent. It was creamy from the milk in it. Three of us had the udon noodle soup. One of our friends can't have beef. The beef was thinly sliced and yummy. We all loved the chewiness of the udon. The broth wasn't overly salty. I liked it. The jammy egg was perfect. The green onions enhanced this dish. We got teriyaki chicken karaage. I love that it had kewpie mayo drizzled on top. The chicken was moist inside and crunchy on the outside. This dish came with rice and a runny fried egg. Delicious! We ordered a couple of jiggly pancakes: - Berry - Matcha It was my first time having the berry. It was excellent. I loved the berry compote poured all over the pancakes, which absorbed everything like a sponge. The pancakes were fluffy, jiggly, and delicious. I've had the matcha pancakes before. I loved the matcha sauce and the strawberry slices. It was nice having them again. I used the washroom before we called in a night. There are two single stalls. The one that I used was decent. I loved visited this cafe. It was nice spending time with friends over dinner and jiggly pancakes. I will return for the ube goodies! (115)

The family platters is an excellent choice for variety. Always exceptionally fresh. We're always…read morestoked to eat at.

I had just finished up with an appointment and I was starving! Sushi & Maki caught my eye in the…read moresame plaza so I thought I'd give them a try. Luckily, I got there just before the end of their lunch specials. I ordered their Lunch Bento Box 2 with Teriyaki Chicken that included California rolls, salad, rice, miso soup, and deep fried scallops. I substituted gyoza instead of the scallops. The miso soup offered some warmth on this cold day. It was simple but flavourful. The rest of the meal soon followed, presented in a typical fashion in a bento box. The presentation was nice but the teriyaki chicken appeared differently from what I'm used to seeing. Rather than stir-fried pieces of chicken, it appeared to have been cooked, partially shredded, and then sauced. It was also a bit dry, despite the sauce. Although the chicken was barely passable, the rest of the meal was good. The service was also good. Maybe I'll give them another chance...

Azumi Sushi is a cozy neighbourhood spot for sushi, rolls, sashimi and other popular Japanese…read moredishes. My volleyball teammates often come here for sushi after our games. Food arrives at our table very quickly and it's always freshly made. The star of the show was the salty-sweet taste of the chicken teriyaki bento, followed by the beef as a close second place. Service is on point and very pleasant to answer any allergy questions.

I had a bad feeling about the place as soon as we got seated, by a waitress who hardly spoke…read moreEnglish. One of the plates that were on the table was dirty! I drew the waitress attention to it, and she "did me a favor" by replacing the dirty plate with a clean one. I ordered three rolls for myself; Spicy tuna, Spicy salmon and Philadelphia roll. For some reason, it took a long time for MY order to be served, while the other people at my table who ordered bigger plates have already received and almost finished eating their dishes! Finally, I received my dish. It did not taste fresh, but, I ate it anyway. about an hour later I had the WORST DIARREAH I have had! I couldn't sleep all night, running to and from the bathroom. It lasted through the next day too. The ambiance there is of a smelly take out place, which it is. I will NEVER go back there again!! For your health, STAY AWAY!!!