The portions were very generous and the fish tasted very fresh! I ordered the chirashi bowl and was…read moredelighted that they gave so much delicious fish! My favorite was the torched salmon belly, I haven't had that in a chirashi bowl before. I also liked the seasoning of the rice. My friends ordered the miki dinner and it came with amazing variety. This spot wasn't too pricey for what we got, each item was around $28

We came here because of the reviews on Google, and like a lot of people have mentioned, parking is…read morefairly difficult. There are only about 4 to 5 spots in the front, and while there are some smaller plaza parking lots nearby and another parking lot across the street, most of the spots are marked for whatever store they're in front of, so park at your own risk. Upon entering, there aren't that many tables either. There isn't a lot of room for bigger groups but they can merge some of the tables together. The biggest issue for us was definitely how long and uneven the wait for the food was. We ordered at 12:15 PM and got our salads about 10 minutes later, but after that, the food came out pretty sporadically. The first actual dish didn't come until 12:44 PM, which was the tempura from the two-person set. Parts of the other meals and the rest of the two-person set slowly came out between 12:46 and 12:49 PM. The 30-piece sashimi and sushi set didn't arrive until 1:04 PM, almost 50 minutes after we ordered, and the actual salmon teriyaki which was just a small salad, salmon teriyaki and steamed rice from the bento was the last thing to come out at 1:09 PM, about 54 minutes after ordering. By that point, we had already finished the entire two-person set and another person had finished their udon and sushi combo. It's just not ideal when you're eating with a group and some people haven't even gotten the main part of their meal while everyone else is already finished. It also didn't seem like it was only our table. The table in front of us had a pasta order that seemed to have been missed. We heard the server say it was about to be ready, and then heard someone from the kitchen respond with something along the lines of, "There's another order for it?" So I do think the timing and communication between the kitchen and servers is something they need to improve on. We were served our salads first, but didn't get our miso soups until we asked for them. They were planning to serve them with the meals, but since we had already been waiting so long, we ended up just asking if we could have them first. For food, I got the two-person lunch set for $52, which came with a large veggie udon, 9 pieces of sashimi, 6 pieces of sushi, an additional 6 pieces of a classic roll, and tempura. We chose the spicy scallop maki for our roll. The sushi and sashimi were good, and the tempura was good as well. The veggie udon was a little disappointing though. It had one bok choy, a few pieces of mushroom, and then was mostly just strands of onion. The spicy scallop maki was also just okay since I couldn't really taste much scallop. Price-wise, I do think it's a little on the higher side for what you get. The quality was good overall, but for the price I would've liked a little more, especially considering the wait. Between how difficult parking is and how long and unevenly the food came out, I'm not really in any hurry to return. I think the wait bothered me more because we were eating as a group, and by the time two people finally got their food, the rest of us were completely finished. If they can improve the timing of getting everyone's meals out somewhat together, it would make the experience a lot better. 5% off with cash.

This sushi spread was such a pleasant surprise. The rolls taste really fresh and clean, and they're…read moresurprisingly filling without feeling heavy. I love the simple little details, just enough sauce and garnish to add flavour and colour without overwhelming it all. Not sure when this opened, but I'm pretty happy with it. The karaage is a standout too crisp on the outside, but really tender and juicy inside, especially good with the dipping sauce. The gyoza are another win, it's very well-stuffed, nicely pan-fried, and not as greasy, with or without the dipping sauce, it's good. Overall, a really satisfying meal that feels comforting but still a bit special.

Order their sushi platter to go…read more You can tell they your salmon is better than grocery store/ ayce quality. The rolls were also amazing! I didn't event need to use soya sauce for some of them. The only disappointment was their red tuna, it was a little fishy. Aside from that their quality is pretty good for casual non-ayce food that doesn't kill the wallet.

Here is a true gem that is easily overlooked but definitely worth a visit. We were at another…read moreJapanese restaurant and they had told us that their regular menu was only available for lunch. This didn't sit well with us, so we had looked to Yelp to find another venue and Nichiban Sushi 4 U popped up. I never heard of Nichiban before, but I instantly recognized the location as another favourite food joint is located adjacent to them (Fat Ninja). We decided to give them a try. I can't say we weren't a bit hesitant when we arrived as they are located at the back of the plaza, away from the limited street frontage the plaza could afford. However, I can say with confidence that we were very happy we ate at Nichiban! The service was great, the prices were excellent and most importantly, the food was spectacular! The ingredients were very fresh and full of flavour! The bento box I ordered was well prepared and the food was just right. The chicken katsu was extremely tasty and the gravy was delicious! I loved the tempura: just enough batter to be flavourable and not overwhelming. I could actually see the vegetables underneath the batter, unlike other restaurants that simply oversaturate the batter. The sushi plates were also very good; the sashimi was ultra fresh and the presentation was great! Someone ordered the beef teriyaki bento box and everything was just right! Overall, I would highly recommend Nichiban to anyone who adores Japanese cuisine - excellent tasting food and great pricing will make you a believer!

Round 2, coming back for good value and good sushi. Came at a off hour, 2pm and the restaurant was…read morequiet. Tempura Bento - Came with miso soup, salad, California roll, 2 gyozas, rice, 2 shrimp and 4 pc veggies. They must have given more before because there was alot of empty space in this bento. Gyoza skins were hard pretty terrible to chew on. Tempura was nice, crispy and came out hot. California roll was pretty standard. In all a decent set. Torched sushi Unagi and hotate - 3 blocks of rice with a bit of unagi and scallop on top. It felt a bit unbalanced and expensive for what it is. Would not recommend.

I love bringing my family and friends here. And I've celebrated my birthday here twice. Their sushi…read moreis always very well presented and fresh. Their rolls are huge! I also enjoy their lunch or dinner combos. I've eaten in the restaurant and have gotten taken from both the Aurora and Newmarket locations. Definitely give it a try!

This is one of the more upscale, high quality sushi spots in the Aurora/newmarket area. Quality is…read moretop notch, the fish is fresh here. They offer lunch specials too. If you're looking for a good quality sushi restaurant, definitely check out Minami. The Aurora location is a dine in restaurant, the Newmarket is take out. Service is great!

Came during the holidays. Not particularly busy on weekday night. There was only 1 waitress on…read morefloor and a few guys behind the counter making sushi. The waitress was very nice to greet and serve everyone. The menu has a la carte and some set combo. For me I don't really found the menu particularly too attractive with the food you get and the price you pay for. I felt like they emphasized that they have Wagyu sliders on the set menu, which they said it's a good value for what you get. To me, I found this Wagyu sliders aren't that much better; it's no different than regular burger to what I tasted. The sashimi given are salmon, tuna, salmon belly, and a white fish. Overall, I don't know if I will go back again. There isn't anything that make me want to visit again or wanted to try.

I haven't been here for a while now as we grew tired of the set menu after having it so many times,…read morebut we decided to stop by again and it definitely did not disappoint! There's not much change to the interior, still clean and spacious with the cutest little chopstick holders and the service is still great. They are very polite and efficient despite being busy. We decided to try something new this time and ordered a sushi, sashimi and roll set with some extra stuff on the side. Honestly, I enjoyed this way more than the set menu. The sashimi very thick and fresh with a good variety. It's rare when I even say the herring with the yellow roe is tasty. The sushi's were nice as they had some different ones that aren't usually in sets, like inari sushi, and the rolls were actually specialty rolls (I might be biased, I'm a sucker for good rolls and inari sushi). We also ordered some takoyaki which was good and shrimp tempura was big and crispy. Soft shell crab was okay but I think I prefer it more inside the rolls than on its own. Overall a very enjoyable meal and would definitely recommend the sushi, sashimi and roll set. A little pricey but worth!

Came here for a lunch date with my BF, as this is our fave sushi place near us! They serve their…read morelunch special till 3pm! We came at 2:30pm and they were very busy! Usually we come earlier. It's been awhile since we've been here. We love the bento lunches here! We got Shrimp and mixed tempura bento and the Chicken katsu bento as I remembered how tender and meaty the chicken was here! The tempura was delicious! The shrimp tempura was massive! However the chicken tempura tasted nothing like it used to. Paper thin, all we tasted was the crispy coating zero meat taste, they also forgot the katsu sauce which I think they mix in house. We told the server and he apologized brought us the sauce and we explained the katsu was way overcooked and barely edible. He said he will take it off the bill. When the bill came he apologized again as I showed him this definitely didn't look like what it used to. He was super apologetic and said sorry the kitchen was so busy today. It was kind they took care of it so gave them 3 star instead of 2. But it was nonetheless a disappointing lunch. But they were super nice about it. Might go back to try something else.

Unome has been around for more than 5 years and can now be considered a area/neighbourhood…read morefavourite. This is a family owned business and the menu has all the standard favourites you would find in a sushi restaurant with some Korean items mixed in. I would recommend the fire chicken. On this visit we got the small boat and a popcorn chicken appetizer. The portion of chicken for an appetizer was generous and despite being listed as popcorn chicken on the menu some pieces were quite big. Quality of fish is excellent on the boat. Pieces are decent sized and fresh and there was a good mix. No surimi or egg. Service is what stands out. It has always been good and has not changed over the years.

I recently returned for my second visit and was just as impressed as the first time. The restaurant…read moreis absolutely beautiful, offering a variety of dining experiences including omakase chef bar seating, regular table seating, and teppanyaki. Same as the last, this time I enjoyed their $55 omakase set again along with some a la carte items and it was excellent. The sushi and sashimi were fresh, beautifully presented, and every piece was delicious. The cooked dishes were also prepared perfectly and complemented the meal wonderfully. I also noticed they now have a much larger sake selection compared to my first visit, which was a pleasant surprise. From the chefs behind the counter to the serving staff, the service was exceptional throughout the entire experience. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome. One thing I really appreciated was that they seemed to have taken my feedback from my previous visit regarding the noise levels. The dining atmosphere was much more enjoyable this time, showing that they genuinely value customer feedback and continuously strive to improve. Overall, another fantastic experience. Fresh, high-quality food, outstanding service, and a beautiful setting make this an easy recommendation. I'll definitely be returning again.

Came here on a Friday evening around 8pm and this place was really busy. Luckily, I had a…read morereservation and was seated right away. I opted for their summerlicious menu which was $55 and included a starter, main and dessert. Their menu choices were very appealing for m price. The starters and the mains were both good. It's not super premium quality but for the price, I'd say it hit the spot of a mid tier sushi spot. The cod was flaky and the scallops were cooked well. I overall enjoyed everything up until the dessert. The desserts were the weakest link of the entire dinner. The cheesecake was a little dry and the mochi didn't seem super fresh. It was all edible but just not amazing. The service was good, staff were attentive and food came out fairly quick. The design of the place is really nice as well. Not a first option I'd jump for but not a bad spot.

We ordered chicken wings, ramen with extra egg and noodles, salmon ikura don, agedashi tofu…read more Everything was okay but nothing really stood out. Would not order the wings again. Too sweet and lots of white pepper so kids didn't want to eat them. Kids liked the don and ramen and the staff was friendly. Service was okay but a bit slow at times to get water refills. Cash or e-transfer only. This spot is in J Town. Lots of seating so didn't need a reservation. Lots of parking too. There's better options at this price point though.

Overpriced and left hungry…read more Between two people we ordered quite a number food items and 1 small bottle of sake and the bill after tip came out to be $230 and we ended up going to have second dinner afterwards. The food itself was above average but nothing spectacular. Ambiance was standard restaurant but they definitely needed another server as it took some time to get service even though the two girls were running around the whole time. Highlights were the stuffed chicken wings, grilled chicken wing skewer, monkfish liver and surf clam sashimi. All of these were great and as expected 9/10. Just wish the portions were larger. Surf clam was actually a large portion though. Lowlights were the O-toro tuna, veggie skewer combo. The tuna still had the fat cap on it so while the meat melted in my mouth, the fat cap was thick and chewy, very unpleasant. The fish wasn't fresh either, they tried to hide it with some lemon and not worth $30/3pcs. Veggie skewers were $11 and not seasoned or charred by the grill, kind of just warm veggies on a stick. Everything else we ordered was ok but nothing notable (good or bad). This includes the black cod (fairly generous size too), cold soba noodles and some other things that are escaping me atm. Overall I wouldn't come back here unless there was some kind of promo. I feel like for $100/pp I could have gone to a "lower" end izakaya and had a better experience.