Treat yourself to a warm sushi hug…read more We'd been to Hug Sushi's OG location years ago and finally tried this dine-in spot. Now I wish we'd come sooner! The all-you-can-eat dinner features their well-balanced house special sushi and are decently small allowing you to try more variety. We enjoyed the hug roll (a salmon avocado roll topped w/ torched salmon + ikura), the crazy roll (with a mound of crabmeat), a BBQ eel roll and even a honey mustard roll for fun that somehow works. Other good picks were the spider roll featuring soft shell crab and the scallop sushi. The sashimi here is thick cut like it should be so you can taste real fresh umami flavours. We were too intrigued by their sushi selection to try much else. However, grilled shrimp skewers were crisp & well-seasoned and the mango shrimp & salmon salads were refreshing starters. Tempuras were decent as well. For dessert, they have mango sago and deep fried milk which is rare for AYCE sushi but matches another good nearby spot in Maple. Everything arrived quickly. So what's the verdict? We'll definitely be back again at Hug Sushi. Just overlook the lack of interior tidiness and you're bound to enjoy too!

Food was good. We came for AYCE, mainly for the deep-fried items. Overall the quality was nice,…read moreexcept for the takoyaki balls - there were no bonito flakes on top. The sushi was good too; the rice layers were thin and not dry. Service was great. The lady who hosted us was on her first day, but she was very attentive. One star off for cleanliness. The floors could definitely be mopped more often - there were quite a few dirty watermarks, and the dark-colored flooring made them hard to ignore. Food (quality, creativity, consistency) - 3.5/5 Drinks (quality, variety) - NA/5 Ambience (interior design, cleanliness) - 2.4/5 Service (courtesy, knowledge, timeliness) - 3.8/5 Value (quality vs. price) - 3.5/5 OVERALL - 3.3

It's a small place but properly set up - has a full kitchen with a bar table, and the dining area…read morehas a few tables plus some booths. They have quite a few special roll options, though most were derivatives of California and Dynamic rolls. Tried the Lion King and Tataki Attack. Both were good with thin rice layers and relatively fresh seaweed wraps. I liked the Lion King better since it had more fillings. Chicken Karaage was so-so, more like pre-made chicken popcorn than authentic karaage. Shrimp Tempura was good - big shrimps wrapped in the thin, light and crispy batter. Service was great, the staff was very considerate - created a bigger space for us and added tea and napkins timely. Overall, a decent spot for sushi if you're in the area, but nothing that would make me drive across town. Food (quality, creativity, consistency) - 3.5/5 Drinks (quality, variety) - NA/5 Ambience (interior design, cleanliness) - 3.7/5 Service (courtesy, knowledge, timeliness) - 4/5 Value (quality vs. price) - 3.5/5 OVERALL - 3.7

This is a small family owned restaurant in Vaughan that has about half dozen small tables and a…read moresmall sushi bar that seats about 3 people. We showed up around 5:30 pm for an early dinner on Good Friday and still had to wait about half hour. What was ordered: Chicken karaage rice bowl Sushi and sashimi combo Sushi roll combo The verdict? The sashimi was good. Thick fresh slices. The roll (a version of California roll) was really disappointing. Way too much crab salad filler. The chicken karaage rice bowl was incredibly plain. Pieces of karaage on top of rice drizzled with mayo. The service was good but there wasn't enough to set them apart.

I came here for lunch with my coworkers and we shared a tasting box plus a few rolls on the side…read more I don't eat cucumber, so I specifically asked for no cucumber in our order and was told it could be swapped with avocado, which I really appreciated. We were also informed it would take about 20 minutes, but it ended up being closer to 40-45 minutes due to the lunchtime rush. Totally understandable though, and the manager was very apologetic and even gave us a $5 coupon for our next visit along with our box. When the food arrived, the presentation of the tasting box was absolutely WOW.. it was so beautifully done. We were honestly just too hungry at that point to admire it for long. Unfortunately, I noticed the first roll I picked still had cucumber in it, and when we flagged it, the staff immediately looked into it. It turned out there was a miscommunication about the substitution, and most of the rolls in the box had cucumber. The manager personally came over, apologized, explained everything, and immediately took care of it by offering to remake the box without cucumber and providing a full refund, which really went above and beyond. Despite the hiccup, the service and care from the team really stood out. Mistakes happen, especially during busy lunch hours, but the way the team responded made a big difference. I'd definitely come back again.

They were super busy so they took a bit long with our order. It usually means that they're popular…read morethough... which then also means we know the food is gonna be good. I ordered the dream platter and aburi Syaki oshi. I wasn't expecting it to be nicely packaged and it was a damn shame we threw them out but I almost felt like I paid for the extra nice packaging only to have it be tossed... but it does make an excellent gift for someone who really loves sushi! I wasn't expecting the gold leaf OR edible flower garnish at all. It was a very cute touch on this very snowy day. The oshi sort of fell apart everytime I picked it up which was a shame because it was nicely charred and sweet from the mango. Bit of a personal peeve but I don't think sushi should fall apart when you pick it up with a chopstick. I think it should stay in tact. Next time I'm gonna order takeout and have it delivered so I can feel like I had a nice package of sushi delivered

Nice place near Vaughan Mills - small with limited seating, however lucked out in the afternoon…read morewhere there wasn't much people , so managed to get a table. Service was quick, guy was friendly and to the point. There is some lunch/daily specials - so keep an eye on signage - Had the salmon lunch combo - was pretty good - fish was relatively fresh - rice had bits of hardness - Overall - pretty good, would visit again to explore the menu -

We tried Ikon First Markham location last week and it was really good, but that location closes at…read more8:00pm too early, so we decided to try this Vaughan location which closes at 9:00pm and everything is perfect The store is small, but beautifully decorated. We ordered take out S5 supreme sashimi, sushi and roll combo at $60 and D3 Chirashi don $21.50. Wow, the Chirashi don has so many different kinds of fish and so fresh, huge volume. S5 is also as good as the other location, maybe even better. The rice is even seasoned, the quality is like omakase, the take out box is wrapped with Japanese style cloth wrap, very elegant, although a kind of waste (I asked not to wrap in cloth to be more environmentally friendly). Paid in cash, got 10% discount, What a big bang for the buck as well. One third of the cost as other sushi place with better quality. It is now our go to place for sushi take out. The service is nice and efficient too. Highly recommended.

I've been going here for a few years now, and I absolutely love the food here…read more My usual order: * sweet potato roll * dumplings * veggie spring rolls * spicy salmon roll * fusion roll. The rolls taste very fresh and are bursting with flavour. They provide a hefty amount of wasabi and ginger which enhances the flavour! Our food is always brought out to us super quickly, which is perfect especially when you're very hungry and eager to eat. The inside is small, but quaint, cozy and comfortable. It can be a bit difficult to find proper seating when it's packed, so it's definitely good to give them a call before heading in. This is my go-to sushi spot, which is perfect for people who are just starting to try sushi, are looking for budget-friendly options, and need a casual bite!

After a day at Wonderland we decided to visit this spot as we were looking to eat a meal with…read moresubstance. The interior isn't huge but they were able to accommodate our group of 7. This spot does both AYCE and a la carte as dining options. We opted for A la carte. I ordered the Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura Bento Box (along with the rice and pieces of shrimp and vegetable tempura it also comes with salad, miso soup, spring rolls and a dragon roll) It tasted good and the portion size was very reasonable for the price!

Maple Sushi is a solid AYCE spot with an impressively comprehensive menu--even during lunch. We…read morecame in right after a Tabata workout, and it absolutely hit the spot. One highlight was the variety of torched oshizushi options, which added a nice premium touch to the usual AYCE lineup. We also really enjoyed the grilled/teppanyaki items, along with the salads (avocado, imitation crab, and seaweed all delivered). But the real standout? The desserts. The mango sago pomelo and soft serve ice cream were easily the stars of the meal--definitely LEAVE SOME ROOM for them!! The only minor downside is that the space could use a bit of a refresh, as it's starting to show its age. That said, everything was overall clean, and the service was friendly.

Dropped by during my recent Toronto trip with some family members - and had some All you can eat in…read morethe late afternoon - so that worked out to be there dinner menu - Space is quite large but tables are spread out nicely - so no issues with noise. Space looked clean for the most part. Service was quick - however with most all you can eat places, the amount you order , almost never arrives correctly - some things we had to re-order as they never showed up the first time. Fish was pretty fresh - but not on par with Vancouver's level - but price here seems very reasonable. The wasabi here was somehow underwhelming , i kept mixing and mixing and somehow didn't get a spice kick out of it. Maybe it's a skill issue, don't even know. I will probably find a chance to explore this place again in the future.

The food was alright but the service was very slow. Our waitress was very all over the place, gave…read moreus someone else's order at one point, and was rude when asking to make an alteration to a rol. For $23 all u can eat price I guess that's good though.

We came here on a Saturday, early evening. We did not have to wait to be seated and were seated at…read morea booth, promptly. We had the all you can eat. Our opening order ended up being 64 pieces of various sushi, sashimi, teppanyaki, and rolls as well as miso soup and green tea. Our follow up, was 14 more pieces of sashimi, because it was fresh and tasty! Both rounds came very quickly. Service was good. We finished off with green tea ice cream and mango pudding. Not quite the epic meal but close enough! Total for two $85 tip included. I recommend this restaurant and will return again soon.

They got great deals for sushi platters and I was not disappointed. This was their Party Tray C for…read more$42 and comes with 56 pieces of SUSHI in this economy! Sushi was not bad for what it is if you keep your expectations reasonable. I do wish they used less rice for some of their rolls. Service was good, we ordered for takeout and it was fairly quick. Ambiance was quite busy inside the restaurant and they always provide AYCE if you are interested.

For a party tray, I like that you can choose exactly which rolls you want. The set lets you pick…read moreeight house rolls and one gourmet roll, so you are not stuck with filler options like California rolls that no one really wants. Our only downside is the inconsistency in quality. This time the rolls had a lot more rice than usual and not enough filling, and most of them were smaller than what we have received in the past. It is still worth checking out if you catch them on a good day. Also, if you pay in cash, you do not pay tax.

The service is incredible here, and the vibe is cool-chic. Just loving the atmosphere here…read more As for the food, don't expect it to be a "traditional Izakaya" here, but that's not a bad thing. They do the "traditional" dishes with a twist / fusion. For example, the black cod is usually feel heavy with the miso based sauce, but they added some acidity to the sauce and they made the black cod taste rich and light (not to mention the black cod was perfectly cooked); traditionally the Brussels Sprouts would be finished by tossing balsamic vinegar over it. Sometimes that would still feel heavy. Instead, they tossed it with strawberry vinaigrette. So the acidity is very light and not too sweet. We finished our meal with the Yokai Signature Maki. Yes, they SHOULD be proud of this Maki enough to put their name on it. They hit it on the nail with the taste profile. I have a zero tolerance with spiciness, so they put the spicy mayo on the side, and I encouraged my wife to dip the Maki with it. She confirmed my suspicion that the spicy mayo took the maki to another level. We definitely will come to try other dishes. Edit: they comped us a slice of Matcha Cheesecake. While it is still not my cup of tea, but I was very impressed with how good it taste. My "dislike" is with cheesecakes because they feel heavy. Though it is still on the heavy side for me, but as soon as I spoon in a bit of the strawberry sauce, it just lightened up the whole thing. They have successfully amazed me with how well they play with taste.

I had high hopes of this izakaya but unfortunately the expectations fell short…read more The vibes were fun, but the restaurant is quite cramped and a bit too loud. I felt I had to shout in order for my friend to hear me who was sitting right across from me. I ordered: - brussel sprouts ($12) - tasty but salty - shrimp risotto ($22) - rice uncooked & salty - corn croquette ($10) - this was good - skewers sampler ($34) - quite overpriced for 6 skewers - forgot what drink was call but it was $8-$10 and was also very bland Everything was just overly salty. The only items I would order again is the brussel sprouts and corn croquette. However, portion size was quite small and not worth it overall.