This restaurant has been here for a really long time, maybe 15-20 years. My family and I used to come here a lot but not so much recently because we moved. Luckily I had a chance to return the other week and it was still great. The servers are very polite and attentive. They also have a variety of combo options for meats, sushi, and sashimi. I often used to get the teriyaki combo but their rolls are surprisingly good too. They also often have extra bonus dishes on the house such as salmon collars like when I visited, or bonus rolls. Their small noodle appetizer is also a nice touch. The sashimi was good and they allow minor substitutions which was definitely appreciated. One small observation was their shrimp tempura was actually using fried shrimp batter but it was still yummy. If you're in the area and looking for sushi, they've done it for a long time and do it well. I hope to have an opportunity to come back again soon. read more

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Came here with my husband before going to a late night movie (Thunderbolts) Unexpectedly, the sashimi bento combo was HUGE and I had a really hard time finishing it, but it was all really delicious. My husband helped me finish so we didn't leave anything behind. Service was really nice and they were super polite and kind. We got a booth seat and it was nice to be away from most people, as it was quiet. read more

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This restaurant is awesome. I had almost given up on sushi in Toronto - there aren't a lot of spots that I enjoy anymore. Everything here just hit the spot, from the service, to the environment, to the sushi. It looks non-descript outside but there is more than meets the eye. We ordered the small sushi and sashimi boat ($59). It came with around 40 pieces - 6 maki rolls, around 15 sushi pieces, and the remainder sashimi. There were various types of fish, my favorite was the tuna. Some of the fish tasted more fresh than others, but I wasn't too bothered by that. I would definitely reccommend this boat - the presentation is top tier and the price is reasonable. We also ordered a chicken karaage as a starter, which I didn't 100% enjoy - it was tasty but not what I expected. The outer shell is a bit hard for my liking and there wasn't enough sauce. I'd get something else next time. Also appreciated the free edamame to start. Overall it was a very fullsome meal and ended at around $100 including tax and tip for two people. Pretty reasonable in Toronto, and the meal could have been done for cheaper if you ordered a dinner set each or skipped on the fancy presentation. Definitely recommend! read more

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This restaurant is super cute. We made a reservation and had our own private table with half a door which adds a nice extra touch for a date night. The Service: The service is really good. I found the staff very attentive and they made our food very quickly. The Food: The food was really good. The sushi was fresh and we both enjoyed our meals. I ordered a salmon avocado roll and a tuna avocado roll and was happy with my dishes. We also ordered edamame to share and I found it a bit too salty but it was cooked for the right amount of time and the edamame beans were tender and not too firm. Would I Go Back? Absolutely! read more

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Gonoe sushi has been around for quite some time and serves up high quality sushi at a higher price point. We decided to get takeout for a party and ended up with the platter and an extra two rolls. The fish was all fresh and the platter came with a good variety. The rice was a bit on the thicker side but well cooked and flavored for sushi rice. The rolls were large and very tasty as well. Price: expect to pay a bit higher than most sushi places but you will get higher quality. read more

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Average quality- lots of sushi roll choices,we ordered Las Vegas Roll & Scallop Deluxe Roll & Party Boat Sushi&Sashimi (Small) for 5 person. The environment is so authentic with Japanese style with warm lighting. Good for group gathering! The service is great, they keep filling us water but I think the price is ok when compared to other sushi places. read more

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Their sushi & tempura is excellent. Sushi here is fresh. The service is excellent and the booths give a lot of privacy if you are having a discussion. I recommend reserving on weekends. read more

This is our go to for sushi. Always fresh and consistently great sushi along with excellent service. Pretty busy place. The booths are cozy and offer a bit of intimacy that can be pretty rare in Toronto eateries read more

The decor has a traditional feel with with many semi-private rooms. The servers were nice and helpful as well. The tempera used different batter: the shrimp used a panko-crust while the veggies used wheat-based batter. My friend and I ordered their sushi and sashimi boat, which had two different rolls, some nigiri, and some sashimi, which had a nice variety. The sushi was overall decent. The restaurant was not too busy when we went on a Tuesday evening. read more

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This is a super cute place that's just perfect for a date! It's smaller and more intimate than neighbouring Matsuda. There are semi-private rooms that enclosed with walls and entrance curtains. Most of them seemed to seat up to 4 people. This place is a la carte ordering with lunch specials that occur every day except for Saturday. I ended up ordering a 10 piece salmon sashimi lunch special that comes as a bento box. The box had an assortment of sides in there including a green salad that was really nicely dressed with a ginger sauce, cold japchae noodles with peppers and onions, a scoop of white rice, and two pieces of perfectly golden deep fried fish with a light aioli on top. It also came with a miso soup to get everything started. Everything was really fresh and tasty! The salmon sashimi was exceptional. So glad we found this little shop! read more

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I ordered The salmon maki and they were quite big, it's a generous size for the price. The salmon was pretty good. The dynamite roll was ok, the rice seemed mushy and the shrimp was a bit mushy too. The booths are site and quaint. The server we had was a bit abrupt and not overly friendly, no smiles lol. read more

Absolute gem of a place. My go-to for sushi that impresses. I have always had a great service and fresh tasty food. Service + atmosphere - decorated for Valentine's Day, very cute - warm, cozy vibes - servers were friendly, kind and attentive. - washrooms were very clean - the sushi is made in an open kitchen so you can see the sushi chef prepare your food. - social distancing/spacing very well done with dividers and rooms - checked proof of vaccine at the door Food - Complementary edamame and tiny bowl of noodles, both were very simple but well done and tasty - Spicy chicken karage - their chicken karage is done Korean Fried Chicken style and it was DELICIOUS. Honestly, I just ordered this because my boyfriend doesn't have a lot of sushi experience and I wanted him to have something to eat if he didn't end up liking the sushi... It was surprisingly so good. The chicken was well-fried, crispy but not oily. The sauce was spicy but didn't burn your face off. It was sweet but not cloying. We cleared that plate. - Small Sushi and Sashimi Boat - just enough for us to be full and satisfied. Very fresh, a good variety of sashimi, sushi and rolls. We always ask for wasabi on the side, since it's typically included inside the sushi. Drinks - Ordered the small hot sake. $8 for 5 ounces, which is a little pricey but the sake was a really high quality. Sweet and smooth with a nice warmth. read more

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HOW CUTE, This little sushi à la carte restaurant is oddly enough right beside an AYCE sushi place, but gets just as busy. Depending on how much sushi you're craving you can always stop by Gonoe Sushi for a controlled, yet delicious amount of food. Celebrating my best friend's birthday with her family, we had reservations for seven people and were placed in a separated room. Although it was quite small, it kept everyone intimate and engaged with one another throughout the dinner. The decorations and ambience of this cute dainty restaurant, made me feel as though I wasn't in Toronto for the time being - and I loved it. The menu had a variety of options to choose from and I ended up ordering the 'Black Dragon Roll' and 'Takoyaki' because I'm familiar with both and know it's always delicious! Our server was kind and very patient with us creating a welcoming environment for all guests! He ensured we were all doing well given that we were separated from the main eating area, and refilled our cups of tea constantly. The quality of the food was great! The Dragon Rolls come with 8 pieces and are quite large aka does the job and keeps you full! I would definitely recommend this place because the quality of food is worth the buck, the environment is intimate, and service is phenomenal! read more

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Service 10/10 Ambiance 10/10 Food 10/10 Such a clean restaurant and the service is always great! Food is even better read more

I've ordered from here many times and it's always been great, but the dine in experience is even better! It's small but very cute and decorated traditionally, some tables with curtains. The spicy tuna roll and tempura shrimp roll were my faves! Although they have an extensive menu that I can't wait to explore! Great food and service! read more

Thanks to Yelp, I found this little gem! Ordered takeout a la carte to cheer up my BF who had a terrible day (sushi is his fave). Service was polite and friendly. I ordered a California roll, TTR roll, green dragon, Diablo roll, yam/avocado, and two miso soups. The rolls were prepared fresh in front of me and very quickly too! I had about a half hour drive home (thanks rush hour traffic!) but the sushi was still absolutely delish! The BF loved his surprise too :) My faves were the Diablo, loved the pickled peppers in the roll and the TTR which was tuna and green onion sushi roll, fried. OMG so so yum! Be warned the Diablo roll is spicy so if you aren't into heat, don't order. I will be sure to return when I am in the area! read more

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First time trying this gem, and it was absolutely worth it! This place makes authentic sushi like you have never tried elsewhere! In terms of the interiors, it is a centric with little booths with curtains hanging down, they are nice for a little private group, or there are a few tables scattered around. It may need some renovations or adding a little Mondrian touch to it. However, this is not too important compared to the quality of food in this place. We ordered Edamame which was pretty good and shrimp tempura which was OK As for sushi, we ordered the Green Dragon, lobster salad Maki roll and the short beef ribs roll The presentation was beautiful, and we received way more rolls than we had anticipated based on the menu. Each role tasted better than the one before, it's hard very thin layer of rice but so much feelings inside, that we were struggling to finish the portion. There is no all you can eat option, and it is a bit pricey to order from the alacart menu, but it is certainly worth every dollar I will be back very soon and I will make sure to recommend this place read more

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Gonoe Sushi is relative small sushi restaurant compares to Tako Sushi next door. Though the exterior of the building is plain and minimalistic.. the interior deco is traditional and quite Asian... My friend was so excited that we got to sit inside those private booth...not that she is my Hot Date....and we are going to need some privacy? All we here today just for the Lunch Specials. Sashimi, Sushi and Roll ($13.95) - Nicely presented and made my friend went wow!! I guess Gonoe Sushi is a good place to impress your friend?? - Great selections of fish..and everything was nicely done.. Tempura and Beef Teriyaki Combo ($12.95) - A little disappointed..as the beef was really dry and the teriyaki sauce was not too good - Tempura was not bad: batter was light and just a tad oily since it was cold by the time it was served The Verdict: As the name implied, Gonoe Sushi, stuck with sushi, sashimi or rolls... avoid the cooked food.. and you won't be disappointed. Services here were polite and efficient.. Gonoe Sushi definitely a good place for lunch!! read more

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We are 2 well dressed professional woman and just had the WORST experience at this restaurant. The staff is beyond rude. We were seated at a table, given menus and then a few minutes later we're asked to get up from the table as it was needed for a reservation. We were told we could wait for about 30 minutes. Thus, we chose to leave. No apology was given whatsoever! I have dined all over the world during my life and have never been so disrespected. HORRIBLE experience! I would give NO stars, if I could. read more

Gonoe sushi is a small restaurant with limited seating so I suggest making a reservation if you plan on coming with a large group (4+ people). I came here with a group of 8 (we made a reservation) and we were seated in a separate room that seemed to fit us perfectly. It is a smaller restaurant so the space is a bit cramped but its not uncomfortable. Their menu is a la carte only and the prices are decent (around $10-15 per roll). I ordered the green dragon roll and it was very delicious! The sushi tasted fresh and the service was great and pretty qucik. I would definitely come back here again if I were in the area and wanted a quick sushi fix. read more

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I am a repeat customer to this place! Ever since a friend showed me, I cannot stop getting the boat (prefect for 2)! Not a fan of wasabi, but I pick it off to the little amount that I like so no big deal! I love the hot tea (just cannot stop drinking it!). They always serve an appetizer (Edamame and noodle/soup) and end with ice cream for our boats! Service has been very pleasant every time we go! Will be returning! read more

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Gonoe sushi is among the highest class Japanese restaurants I've ever been to. To start off, the interior design with its Japanese style indoor buildings, the tiled flooring and matching chairs, and the cozy booths delicately hidden behind curtains are all creative and pleasing to the eyes. Heck, even the ceiling with its criss cross wooden designs is nice. Our timidly respectful and kind waitress spoke with a quiet, soft voice, yet she enunciated clearly and was very friendly and attentive to us despite there being a lot of other customers. Her service was absolutely stellar. The sushi would take longer than usual, so she gave us appetizers on the house and, at the end of the meal, ice cream on the house. For our meal, we ordered Pork Katsu Donburi, which was a decently sized serving, and the quality of the katsu was not bad at all, though it could be more crunchy for my taste. We also ordered Medium Sushi and Sashimi boat, which was filled with tasty rolls and mouth-watering well-sized slices of sashimi. To my delight, there was a lot of salmon. Salmon sushi and sashimi are my favorite! As seen in my pictures, the sushi boat was beautiful. Even the wasabi and celery decor were shaped into flowers - the entire arrangement was fabulous. I would come back here, but sadly I'm only visiting from the SF Bay - but if ever I do return to Toronto, I will be hitting this place up again. read more

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Came here with a few friends (5 of us in total), and we ordered the following things: snow dragon roll, and mermaid roll. These things are not seen as often in other restaurants, so they caught our eye. Along with that we ordered a medium boat to share. The snow dragon roll and the mermaid roll were quite good, and having the lobster inside was interesting. The ingredients for the boat were quite fresh, and it had a good selection of fish, so everyone was able to find things they liked. When we came in initially, we were not given water and menu immediately, which was a bit of a downside to the service. Other than that, the service was ok. In terms of price, it's not ridiculous, but not on the cheap side. The place isn't too big, so if you have a larger party coming in, it's better to book ahead of time. I would like to come back and try more things on their menu read more

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I came here just for take out so I can't comment on service per say. My order was taken and completed in about 10 minutes so that was nice. But all the servers were smiling and seemed pretty attentive to the other patrons in the restaurant. I ordered the spicy (not so spicy) salmon roll. It was good, nothing outstanding. If you come with a group, try the sushi/sashimi boats. They might be a better deal for you. It's small so it was busy busy on a super rainy Friday night. I do love that they have those private booths with the curtains. Next time I'd love to sit in one of these booths for my meal. read more

Very ordinary Japanese food! Not sure why it's 4 star! Have had better! Only came here coz was in the area and decided to try it since it had a 4 star Yelp rating! Should have gone to Tako! Their specialty rolls r tiny in comparison to Mine sushi! Had the Beef teriyaki lunch set which was alright! Nothing to rave about! It came with 4 sushi&california rolls, and the set came in a bento box! The Korean style pancake it came with, wish that was hot and not cold like it was just taken out of the fridge! The lady was sweet, have my sis comp miso soup even tho she only ordered specialty roll! Doubt I will come back again coz there are wayyyy too many Japanese to choose from! read more

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The black dragon was delicious. Would recommend :) The sashimi is meh. It's not bad but it's not great. They had Toro on the menu. 2 pieces of sashimi =$15. read more

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Really random spot for sushi I didn't expect it to be so busy. The sushi was meh it really threw me off that they put wasabi on all on the sushi (under the fish). I would've asked for it without as I really don't like wasabi. That kind of ruined the entire experience for me. We got the medium boat (~$60-70) which is good for two people if you eat a lot like I do. We finished it and left very full. Two of the maki rolls were 5/5, the rest were pretty standard. The service was OK but I really liked the setup of the restaurant. Also if you're a germaphobe like me, I'll have you know the bathrooms are pretty clean :) read more

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Three of us came here to celebrate a friend's birthday on a Sunday afternoon. I've had takeout from here before, so I somewhat knew to expect some good quality sushi. We walked in and were greeted right away. Three of the four booths were taken, so we were luckily seated in the last one. We knew what we wanted right away based on looking at the menu before coming and looking at Yelp pictures. We decided to order the medium sushi and sashimi boat, 2 miso soups, a small hot sake and a shrimp+veggie tempura appetizer. We informed our waitress that we were there for a birthday, so she brought us a bit of edamame and three tiny noodle soups on the house. The boat was quite large and was beautifully arranged. The fish tasted great! We were checked on regularly and always had our teacups filled. Overall, we had a great time. The food and service was excellent. I will definitely come back here if I am in the area and craving sushi! read more

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We had the spicy scallop handroll and spicy salmon handroll the spicy tuna sushi the unagi roll tobiko roll and dynamic exp and spider roll. My favorite was the handroll and spicy scallop I would say this place is just as good as haru yes the order took a while because there were a lot of customers and we did order a lot but good service and the sushi was absolutely phenomenal. I can tell they have good quality fish here because there is no smell in the fish. I was dissappointed that they didn't have the moving octopus. I will come back here again read more

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This place felt very over priced for what I got. Friend and I ordered the hand roll set which came with a bunch of sashimi, sushin California roll pieces, and a hand rolls. It was still a good amount but there are places that definitely give you more for cheaper. To which I would usually think, if the portion is less, the quality should be better. But it wasnt. The fish didnt seem particularly fresh. My white tuna looked old - it should be glossy throughout but the edges looked like they were drying out. My salmon was cut poorly in that one piece broke in two as I was picking it up... For $14.95, there are better places to go with more and fresher sushi. read more

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I came here on a weekday night and it was not too busy. My friend and I got a dining table at a semi private room. There are a few semi private rooms to separate the 4-people dining tables. If you are looking for some privacy, this is a good place to go! I ordered 2 rolls and found the food portion a little smaller than usual. The food was not bad but I was a little disappointed with the warm rice. Price was acceptable for sushi. Service was so-so. Good thing they kept filling our tea, but I didn't like it when they presented the bill to our table before we decided to leave and asked for it (given there was no line up and it had not reached closing hour yet). read more

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Yay my first review goes to Gonoe Sushi! This place is a family favourite due to its location (which includes lots of parking spots) and quality of sushi. Food - 4/5 For our dinner of 4 we had the medium sushi and sashimi boat (60 pcs), beef combination dinner and a black dragon roll. The boat is my go to dish as the sashimi tastes fresh and there is a wide assortment. I definitely recommend the black dragon roll if you're into unagi. It had the right amount of rice to filling ratio. The beef combination was just ok as the meat quality wasn't the best, Come here for fresh fish, cooked foods might be better elsewhere. Service - 4/5 They have booths to the side which are private but I find that service is usually slower if you opt for those seats. There were 2 waitresses working the packed restaurant so service wasn't the most efficient but my table was ok since we weren't in a rush. read more

Gonoe Sushi - The medium sushi and sashimi boat was a crowd pleaser - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We, party of 4, came here for dinner. As I mentioned in the Hamaru Sushi review, the owner's younger brother owns this joint so I thought to check this place out. A great decision and we really enjoy our experience here. The owners were delightful, super nice, and gave us many free dishes. We ordered Medium Sushi Boat - Sushi & Sashimi, two orders of Seafood Udon, 4 orders of Spicy Salmon Hand Roll. The owner gave us 4 miso soup and salad to start, and said this is on the house. Miso was hot and not too salty. Salad was fresh and the dressing goes really well with the vegetables. Then came the Spicy Salmon Hand Roll. I'm a little sceptical at first because many AYCE sushi joint offer this so what makes this was stand out? Well the salmon is fresh and it melts in your mouth. The seaweed is super crunchy and you know it is fresh, whereas the AYCE the seaweed is soggy at most places. Finally came the Sushi Boat. It looks stunning. Looks like an art. The owner gave us thick pieces of sashimi, therefore you can appreciate how fresh it is. Literally it melts in your mouth. Then to our surprise the owner offered us Shrimp Maki Roll for free and it was super delicious. Shrimp was cooked right, it was over cooked. The owners then offered us 4 ice cream. Refreshing. It cleansed our palette. The overall theme of this joint is fresh, fresh, and fresh! The bill came to $135 after tax. I gave 25% tip and we left this place satisfied. Will definitely come back. Food: 5/5 Ambience: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 read more

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Gonoe is a really nice sushi place with standard menus and prices. The owners are Korean. We ordered the sushi boat small, agedashi tofu, gyoza, and tempura udon. The boat had very standard sushi and sashimi, it would be great if there would be more variety to differentiate from other places. Their agedashi tofu was amazing though, it was a big proportion and the texture was very soft. The tempura was great but the soup base lacked a bit taste and the noodles were a bit hard. There was no complimentary soup or salad, but they did give out grilled salmon steak which is nice. In the beginning they also give you a small bowl of soup noodles (enough for a bite) as a starter. Waiters are very responsive and food came out very quick. Our teas were always kept full. This is a place guaranteed to have fresh sushi/sashimi each time! read more

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This place is a nice little place with great service and food quality. Came here multiple times for lunch (lots of lunch special menu). It does get pretty busy on week day lunch time, so I'd say come a little before noon. I like their sushi boat for non-lunch menu. Really good quality of fish! Price is comparable to other sushi places, but the quietness and the quality of food makes me come here often. read more

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I met my wife a friend for lunch. There was quits a line up. But it was well worth the wait. Beware, though of the parking which is very limited. read more

I went to this place solely on the recommendations read here on Yelp. My first impression of the place is that it's tidy and nicely decorated. That earned a star. The waitress were attentive was quick to provide service. 2nd star. I ordered a sushi and sashimi dinner combo and it came in a tiny boat nicely decorated. 3rd star. Where it lost points were 2 things: - prices of food aren't ridiculous but they are quite high for some items (ie: sushi and sashimi boat starting at 44.95) - The rice used on sushi and maki were hard. This tells me the rice has been sitting around for a while. - the fish inside the Maki was warm and the sushi and sashimi fishes were colder but still seems like it's been defrosted for a while My concern immediately became food safety. This was met with the response of major stomach ache right after I finished the complimentary ice cream. Don't think I will be going back. read more

Gonoe Sushi - Sushi and Sashimi dinner combo - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

A friend recommended me this place. It is probably one of the tastiest/freshest sushi I have tasted with a reasonable price and good service. I have came here several times after that. The location of the restaurant is convenient, there is a bus stop right in front of it. Also, there are plenty of parking spaces for those who drive. Upon walking in, we were given a private table. Most, if not all of the tables are private, Japanese-styled booths. You can also see the chefs making food behind the counter. We got several rolls, my favorite was the lobster roll. All the rolls were made well and I could taste the freshness of each of them. It might seem a little pricey, but I believe you get what you paid for. Most of the rolls are 8 large pieces. Aside from that, the servers are polite and respond well to our requests. I would definitely come back here again. It is a great place for special occasions or dates because of how quiet the environment is. read more

Gonoe Sushi - Albacore tuna, lobster paradise, dynamite explosion sushi (in order) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Overpriced, portions are average. Quality of food is good but not outstanding. They close at 10pm but will deny you at 9:30pm and they are extremely rude over the phone. They're Korean so you would think they would have better mannerisms over the phone. read more

3.5 stars. We came here on a Saturday night and luckily there was no wait for us, but there was a bit of a wait for guests coming in as we were leaving. They serve a small (and I mean small, like two bites) bowl of noodle rather than a miso soup here. They were quick to take orders and even told us about the special of the day (fresh soft shell crab, deep fried). It did take awhile for us to get our order, but I guess the wait paid off. I've been going through this phase of trying mushroom rolls from multiple sushi places and I must say they give you alot of mushroom! Their mushroom is also nicely marinated (not too salty). Their rolls had a good amount of "stuff" inside, not too much rice. Ordered 2x uni sushi (super fresh and no bad after taste). Not sure if what I ordered was worth $40 tho... read more

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