Agedashi tofu is too dry and the source is too sweet. I asked for teriyaki source but never came…read more No small house sake, only large available for $20!!!

Still one of my favourite sushi restaurants in Toronto…read more Walked in today with no reservations and was seated right away. Their sushi is always fresh and delicious. There's not a single thing that I've ordered there that I haven't liked.

Last night my wife and I arrived for a 6PM reservation on a Friday night. The small but funky…read morerestaurant was full but our table was ready for us. Despite every table being full the two servers in our area made us feel like we were alone in the room. They kept the tea hot and Sake full. We had three Maki rolls, two from the daily specials. The lobster roll was excellent and the others very good. With Misu soup a salad and lots of sake dinner with tax and tip was less than $140 for 2. We left with a smile and a promise to return.

The black cod sushi ($10 for 2 pieces) is an interesting take on the fish, the nigiri torched…read moretableside so the fish's fat begins to melt forming slight layers in the cod. Being a denser fish, it does need a fair amount of flavour and while the sweet soy was a start, it needed something else for interest. After the experience, I'm still on the fence of whether a nigiri is the best use of this prized fish. My preference is still for the baked miso marinated black cod ($15) where the fish is hot and flaky and infused with a slightly sweet umami flavour. The palm-sized portion is just enough for sharing amongst two people. Sushi Bar's other a-la-carte nigiri is just as good with large pieces of barbeque eel on the unagi and a thick slice of ruby red tuna on the maguro (both $7 for 2 pieces). Displaying the lobster on top of the lobster roll ($18) was a great idea as it becomes the first thing you taste, and diners can see the full tail in its glory. However, it was already overcooked and blowtorching it at the table made it even more dry and chewy. Ideally, they should undercook it to begin, and the torching will help heat and finish off the doneness at the table. It's a dish with promise and the thin cucumber lantern a great idea for a beautiful garnish. Starting every meal is a bowl of rice crackers that arrives with drinks, a pre-pandemic tradition that I'm glad has been kept, providing something to snack on as we peruse the menu. A new addition is an amuse bouche of seafood, squid, and seaweed salads, enough for a bite each to enjoy while the rest of the meal arrives. As the temperature drops, the complimentary starter is sometimes a rich hot bowl of miso soup with cubes of tofu and seaweed flakes. A welcomed respite after a cool walk to the restaurant. With a variety of maki available, the black dragon ($17) was an interesting take on the fancier dynamite roll. In this case, sweet-glazed barbeque eel, tempura bits, fish roe, and green onion wrapped around the shrimp tempura. It's a colourful creation offering a variety of textures and flavours and it's ideal that the pieces aren't overly large so that they are enjoyed in one bite. The red dragon ($17) is just as good, substituting the barbeque eel for salmon instead. If you're in the mood for shrimp tempura ($8 for 3 pieces), I'd recommend having it in maki-form as the fried shrimp by itself is underwhelming, the batter too thick and the temperature tepid at best. Upsold to the tuna tartare roll ($10), we should have stuck with the tried-and-true spicy tuna ($8). In the tartare, the tuna too pulverized and the filling including dreaded tempura bits that causes the roll to become gummy. It also needs more heat to be considered spicy tuna. Despite their name, Sushi Bar also makes a variety of non-sushi dishes. You get a hefty portion of hamachi kama ($19) with the full portion, a meaty cut of the fish's jaw. A thicker cut, there were parts of the fish that could have been done a touch less but being a bone-in piece, it can be hard to gauge. Nevertheless, the skin was crispy and the fish hot and delicious. Served with a radish ponzu soy sauce, a bit more salt sprinkled onto the fish would help it pop.

Maru Japanese Bistro is one of the few restaurants I've left genuinely speechless. Every dish was…read moreamazing and I want to go back while typing this review. We started with the sake flights, which were a really fun way to try a few different options. Going into the meal, I thought the tacos would end up being the highlight of the night, but the pork belly completely stole the show. It was incredibly tender, melted in our mouths, and was easily one of the best bites I've had in a long time. We also ordered a beer and the matcha cocktail, and I can honestly say it was the best matcha cocktail I've ever had. It was rich, balanced, and actually tasted like matcha instead of being overly sweet. I'd go back specifically just to order it again. From start to finish, everything exceeded my expectations.

Maru located along Queen St. E. near Greenwood avenue serves up delicious fresh sushi, great…read moreservice and a relaxing vibe. I've been wanting to go to Maru for the longest time ever since foodie friends on Instagram raved about this place. The place is located a few steps downstairs where there are 3-4 steps to navigate. They also have a patio as well but I'm not sure if it's being utilized. The restaurant is open primarily for dinner but they also do have lunch from Fri to Sun. I stopped by Maru on a Friday afternoon to grab lunch. I arrived before 12pm and the restaurant wasn't busy (only one other table inside). Staff greeted me as I entered the restaurant and she pointed out the lunch specials which were on a blackboard. She also gave me a lunch menu as I sat down, letting me choose any seat in the restaurant. I ordered the chirashi don (daily selected assorted sashimi, sushi rice, miso soup, and salad) - $38. The soup and salad came out at first. The chirashi don was a reasonable size and had a lot of great offerings. My chirashi included 5 pieces of toro, 2 pieces of salmon, a scallop, uni, and several other white fish (one was similar to hamachi...but the staff indicated that currently this is what was in season in Japan). The sashimi was absolutely delicious and fresh - melt in your mouth goodness. The rice was coated with some mild sauce and seasoning. The chirashi don was plated beautifully. As I got to my last bites of the chirashi don I didn't want the experience to end. Service wise, the staff were super friendly. They are Japanese and they do try to make sure you are served well. Lunch wasn't busy but it was the perfect place for a solo lunch out in Leslieville. Overall, delicious fresh food made with care. Wished I lived closer to Maru because I'll be thinking of that chirashi don until the next time I can have it again!

We travelled far to visit this restaurant and it was worth the drive! We were surprised to see how…read morecrowded it was on a Thursday evening. The biggest problem was trying to figure out what to order. It had been a while since I had sushi so everything on the menu looked great. I decided to start off with some hot sake to help inspire me. Ordered the Sushi Sashimi dinner. It was fresh and divine. The tuna was delicious. Three different varieties and literally melted in your mouth. The complimentary miso soup was a bonus. We finished off our delectable meal with some tempura green tea ice cream. I had promised myself would have just a few bites but ended up wolfing down the entire portion. I can't recommend this place enough and will definitely visit again the next time I'm in the area. Service was excellent. Perfect recommendations and everything with a cheery smile.

This Japanese restaurant near the GO station in downtown Brampton has been our go-to spot for…read moreyears, and for good reason; it has the best sushi in Brampton! Unlike all-you-can-eat spots, this à la carte restaurant focuses on quality, and it truly shows in every bite. This time, we ordered the medium-sized party tray with sushi rolls, and it was fantastic! The portion sizes are just right, with a perfect balance of toppings to rice, making every roll satisfying. They also offer other party tray options in different sizes, including ones with nigiri or sashimi if that's more your preference. Just note that substitutions are limited to one per tray. If you're dining in, it has a nice vibe and decor and I highly recommend trying their crispy soup appetizer (doesn't taste the same for takeout). Great friendly service and high quality sushi; highly recommend!

One of my favorite restaurants! The ingredients are incredibly fresh and the food always delicious…read moreThe place is cozy and very clean, with a warm atmosphere. I love the tatami seating, which makes it feel very authentic The staff are extremely friendly and attentive. The even have some Japanese beers I've never seen anywhere else, which i really enjoyed The only thing to note is that their opening hours are quite short, so it's best to check before you go . Highly recommend!

Came here for dinner with a couple girlfriends based on a recommendation we made a reservation…read morehowever, when we walked in, it definitely wasn't needed as we were the only other clients Pretty simple decorations the service was nice. We were greeted right away. We ordered a few dishes to share. Little bit of everything I will say the seafood is fresh. However, it seemed that everything was just OK flavour wise - nothing was outstanding. The desserts something we couldn't finish just because they didn't hit our pallet the way we thought it was going to. Overall, it was a mid experience not something I would crave.

Came here for dinner and enjoyed things overall! We tried a bento box, the tempura udon, a salmon…read morehandroll, and the rainbow maki roll. The bento box is excellent, the California roll in it was fresh and tasty, and my partner really enjoyed the double protein of both fried chicken and beef short ribs. The tempura was light and well battered. While I liked the light broth, the udon noodles were very soft with no chew to them. The raw fish was good with no fishiness. Next time I'll get one of the chef specials which is a variety of sushi, maki, or the sushi boat for two which is our friends' go to order. There's plenty of seating. The staff are very friendly. We enjoyed our meal and would come back.

Our go to Sushi place in the area. Good for the chef's special, the hot special and the tempura…read more Always friendly service and decent (if not mind blowing) sushi. They usually have specials adding salmon rolls or edame if you spend over a certain amount on pick up.

Amazing quality sushi! Great service! Loved the atmosphere, we are definitely coming back! Here's a…read morepicture of what we ordered: green dragon and black dragon and some side order from the À la carte

I used to love this place years ago, it was my go to sushi spot in Toronto. Not sure what happened,…read moreif they changed owners or stopped paying attention, it's lost quality and attentiveness it had before. I just came in and tried the red tuna and mackerel sashimi, it was so tough to eat and it stunk! It smelled so old and fishy, which means it's not fresh. Extremely disappointed at the downfall of Zuki, hopefully they start getting it together again, a lot of my friends feel the same way.

This small Japanese restaurant offered friendly service, a cozy atmosphere and tasty rolls served…read moreon a sushi boat! The rolls were fresh and there is a variety to choose from. The server came to refill our tea from time to time and to remind us when the last call for the kitchen was. I liked that it was a small restaurant, which felt intimate and not too loud so you can have great conversations with your dining partner. I intend to come back again when I'm looking for sushi in the area.

It's an okay sushi place. Good sashimi freshness and nicely presented. Problem is that all the fish…read morepieces were cut very thin. I would expect more, especially when ordering a sashimi boat! We were the only ones dining in. Mostly takeout orders. Nice servers with good politeness.