My partner and I made a trip to Canada for a few days for a concert. We of course took the opportunity to try some local restaurants. This spot was a convenient walking distance from our suite on East Dundas when we were craving some sushi and soju. It turned out to be a wonderful experience! Upon walking in, we were greeted warmly by the woman running the place. The vibes there were great. There were chill music videos on the TV, cool neon lights, and lovely decor making for a pleasant setting. We weren't rushed into ordering as we read the menu and explored all the different options. Japanese and Korean food are served here, so there is something for any craving you might have. We decided to share some shrimp tempura. My boyfriend got the spicy scallop roll, and I went for some classic salmon sushi with some seafood yaki udon. We also went for the pineapple soju. The shrimp tempura was delicious, lots of crispy breading while not being too greasy. The sauce was tasty and flavorful. My boyfriend usually doesn't go for sushi, but he really liked the spicy scallop roll. I had a piece and it was wonderful. It was topped with spicy mayo and tempura flakes, making for a yummy, textural experience. My salmon sushi was great, and I was even given an extra piece. It tasted nice and fresh, and was especially delightful with a little dip of soy sauce. My yaki udon came packed with seafood - mussels, shrimp, squid, and octopus. It was a very hearty serving so I ended up taking some home for later. The sauce was slightly sweet, but savory. The noodles had a perfect bite to them. We loved the pineapple soju, I didn't want to get greedy since we were sharing but I could have drank the whole bottle!! Our host even gave us some miso soup to go with it, explaining how in Korea, it is a must-have with soju. I implore you to stop by Ju Sushi if you are looking for a low-key spot in the hubbub of downtown Toronto while still offering delightful fare. It's perfect for a date, solo dining, or with friends. Great food, great service, and great vibes!! read more

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Pretty good. The vibe in this place is really nice. It's like a quiet bar. Ordered the Korean Style Nori Ceviche (14), Sushi Combo 1 (20), and a Sapporo pint (8). Really liked the ceviche. It was really crispy and had a ton of veggies and salmon to top it, all which were pickled. Very unique flavors. The sushi combo included 3pcs salmon sashimi, 4pcs salmon sushi and 8pcs spicy salmon roll. I thought the sushi was just ok overall. Nothing really stands out as very fresh but not bad. Food wise, it's probably just a 3.5 star but I really like the atmosphere of this place. Location-wise its definitely not downtown downtown and its a shame because I think if their location was more in the heart of downtown they'd be very successful. read more

Ju Sushi & Bar - Combo 1 (20) 3pcs salmon sashimi, 4pcs salmon sushi, 8pcs spicy salmon roll - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We were staying across the street, and tired, and what a find! Even the appetizer miso soup was very good, and it just went up from there. Truly delicious maki, and the best bulgoki donburi. It looks more like a dive bar than anything but don't be fooled by the affordability and quiet block, inside you'll find friendly service and a great meal read more

We ordered the two for one shrimp tempura, and the two for one shrimp and avocado Maki. Everything arrived hot which was fantastic but the maki was a mess. The packaging was also oily on the outside for some reason so, being plastic, it was impossible to open about 20 minutes! Being plastic and Styrofoam packaging it was not at all sustainable so I wouldn't choose this restaurant again just based on that. Then the monkey being so messy and poorly put together. It was very difficult to eat especially because they didn't give you any chopsticks. Take a look at the pics. If you care about presentation, this is probably not the restaurant for you. read more

Ju Sushi & Bar - Shrimp and avocado maki - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Highly recommend this place! It's definitely a hidden gem and located east of Dundas. It was fairly empty on a Friday night, but definitely got more busy throughout the night. The atmosphere is rather quiet and it's not the most popular place (likely due to the area), but the food is phenomenal. We got the jjamppong, special sushi set, squid and soju. Everything was really fresh and tasted good. The service was also really attentive and all the servers speak English and Korean. Give this place a try and you won't be disappointed! I personally liked the fact that I could hear myself speaking read more

Ju Sushi & Bar - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Pretty good. The qnsquid was sold out sadly abd the seafood noodle dish isn't what I thought it would be read more

Friendly staff and fantastic service. The quality of the food is outstanding! Highly recommended. read more

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Outstanding! Ju opened a couple of weeks ago, and my wife and I have already been there twice (and are planning another visit back). Yup, we've enjoyed their food that much. Standouts: - Bulgogi Wrap and Fries: The bulgogi was all types of savoury, salty and sweet at the same time. The wrap was thin enough to not distract but thick enough to hold everything in. The side fries were crispy and tasty on to themselves. Loved this! - Pork Belly Salad: Pork belly is tricky to get right, so kudos to the chef. The pork belly on this salad was crispy yet tender, and was consistently cooked even if there were a lot of them. The bed of salad and sauce they used balanced the fattiness perfectly. Also a great serving size. - Aburi Donburi: Generous heaping of seafood and rice. Seafood was diced and torched well, so you could simultaneously taste the freshness but also heated goodness of it. - Grilled Butter Squid: Another tricky dish because squid can get really rubbery. This one was tender and milky. The side dipping butter differentiated it from any other well cooked grilled squid out there. - Rice Cake Skewers: Soooo chewy I loved it! Rice cakes are all about texture and this was done right. Mildly-spicy sauce drizzled over it also complemented it well. - Korean Nori Ceviche: Got this free as part of their opening month promo. While not as citrusy as ceviches I've had, this worked out because it put the spotlight on the seafood. And that's good because the seafood was tremendous - it came in generous chunks and was super fresh. The nori on the side was also a great compliment, adding a crackling saltiness to the dish. A few quibbles, but still awesome: - Scallop Gambas: Scallops were plump, sauce was properly garlicky. A tad pricey for the size. - Sashimi Appetizer: Sashimi picked was a bit common, though was fresh and good. Definitely some of the best sahimi I've had on the east side. - Supream Maki: Huge and filling, with a generous amounts of shrimp and salmon. That said, would have liked the salmon on top to be torched just a bit more (personal preference). - Spicy Corn Cheese: A hearty bowl of corn swimming in spicy red sauce and bubbling with cheese. Super tasty, just the right amount of spice and heat, but would have liked more/stronger cheese (I'm a cheeseaholic). - Ceviche and Taro Chips: Another opening month freebie. I don't really have any quibble with this dish other than I liked the Korean nori pairing with ceviche more than the taro chips. Just ok: - Hotteok: This dessert was ok but nothing special. Pancake was a bit too chewy and oily for my taste, and the scoop of icecream didn't balance it out enough for me. Again, not bad, but also not memorable. Ju is still in their opening stages so ironing out some kinks... which actually makes me even more excited to see where they end up given how good they already are. Really loved our experience here and can't wait to go back! read more

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Mediocre. Unfortunately, this restaurant is in a "bad" spot in Toronto and it was empty on a Saturday night at 7pm, so I don't think this place will survive. Food left something to be desired. They don't list ingredients in the menu, and I had asked the server if the Korean nori ceviche was spicy and she said no. When it came, we found that the sauce was wasabi based and my bf and I cannot tolerate wasabi at all. We left most of that uneaten. If you're going to come here, make sure you ask what is in every dish! For mains, I got the pork belly salad and he got the kalbi on rice. The pork belly salad was probably the better of the two, and the kalbi on rice was honestly, no better than kalbi that you get in Koreatown for $15 instead of $22. Not super impressed. Wouldn't come back. read more

I was really excited for another sushi joint to open up in this area. To my surprise, the sushi was just ok. The fish was fresh, but nothing too spectacular. We also tried the udon, it didn't have too much flavour. it was just saucy. read more

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The staff was friendly. The space was cute and cozy. The food was good but i wouldn't say amazing. Some dishes was better than others. 1) Ceviche + Taro Chips was tasty. I loved the thin taro chips and it was super crunchy. The fish was fresh. The dish was overall refreshing and delicious 2) Butter Grilled Squid was good. It wasn't the best I've ever had but it was tasty and reasonably priced 3) I got the sashimi assorted platter but it was only okay. I was expecting more premium sashimi 4) we thought we ordered blue fin toro but we got another fish instead. It was disappointing 5) Pork Belly salad was tasty. I wished the pork was more crispy but it was still very delicious. read more

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The server was super sweet. She really allowed us to relax and enjoy our time. The music and seating make the place very welcoming. The sushi is good and very good at its price point. read more

Ju Sushi & Bar - Sushi - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Ju just opened a few weeks ago and we've ordered take out from here twice. We've had some nigiri, maki and torched sushi which was all delicious, the bulgogi was tasty, and the rice cake skewers were also great. The pickup was easy. Definitely would recommend. read more

Second time being here and it is absolutely amazing! great prices and great service. employers are very welcoming and polite. highly recommended. read more

I came here as a recommendation from my friend. Personally, I would have never known it was there. I possibly would have never gone if it wasn't recommended. That being said, I was extremely satisfied with the food. In a city filled with sushi joints serving poor quality seafood this one really stood out. Probably some of the best and freshest Sushi I've had in a long time. I hope more people find out about this business and support and the staff was very friendly. read more