We were craving sushi while visiting Toronto and this spot was great. We ordered the Salmon Sushi Platter which was great for two adults and our daughter. We also ordered the Lobster Taco which was amazing. I highly recommended trying this! It's so flavorful. We also ordered the Korean karrage taco but I didn't really care for it. It's good but the Lobster taco was my favorite! And of course, we had to try the giant Nigiri which was great. read more

Saku Sushi - Giant Nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I came here for the giant salmon nigiri because I've been wanting to try it so bad! Unfortunately I was really disappointed. The only "giant" thing about the order is the mountain of rice that a very thin, translucent piece of salmon covers. Inside the middle of the rice is also a sweet potato mash which I thought was unnecessary and not really good. The only reason I am giving two stars is because the waitress was really nice and even allowed our miso soup to be on the house because it was our anniversary and our Bruno Mars concert for the evening was cancelled due to weather. read more

Saku Sushi - Giant Salmon Nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came just to try their $5 giant nigiri! They were MASSIVE and actually really delicious. I quite liked the aburi one, the fish was tender and torched perfectly. While both the plain salmon nigiri & aburi one were topped with unagi sauce. the aburi one has truffle mayo inside which really elevated the taste! I also liked how the nigiri is stuffed with spicy salmon, so it's not just plain rice. Their actual sushi was just okay to me, probably wouldn't come back for that but I'll definitely be back to order 4 aburi pieces for myself! read more

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Really good spot! The sushi was pretty tasty and I'd come back. Overall: 4/5 Food - 4/5 Soup 4.2/5 - not sure what kind of soup it was but it was really tasty! Really enjoyed it Tuna sashimi and salad - 3.8/5 - may have been really good quality tuna, but felt it was bland, but that has nothing to do with the restaurant really Sushi box - 4.2/5 - all of the pieces were super fresh and tasty. I'd definitely get again! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance - 5/5 - loved the aesthetic, was really unique and also has great dim lighting to chat with your party[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service - 5/5 - all very friendly workers read more

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I had a solo birthday meal which coincided with Winterlicious for 2025 this year in February. For the price it was very impressive! Check out my pictures, but everything was included for a low price, including ceviche shrimp salad, along with sushi and then a matcha pie which the staff kindly adorned with a candle since it was my birthday meal. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe inside is date night for sure with low lighting and smartly dressed attractive staff who knew what they were doing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Since this place has been in business for so many years you know they are doing something right. They are a well-loved member of the Queen West and downtown Korean restaurant community and deserve all the accolades thrown their way. read more

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Very good day to day sushi spot. Sashimi is fresh. Staff is friendly. Presentation of food is nice. Lots of options. Take out boats are great for dinners. 10% off if you pay cash. read more

Saku Sushi - Saku boat b - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I got the aburi chef sushi set because it seemed to be their popular sushi option. Unfortunately it was all one note and underwhelming. Don't get me wrong I like seared nigiri pieces but all of them (even tho it was different fish) tasted the same. seared + some kind of sauce. Def room for improvement: wish they incorporated different sauce so that it wasn't exactly copy and paste. Maybe have some with yuzu sauce to cut down on the oiliness? After 5-6 pieces, they all started to taste same and greasy. Right now they have a $1/salmon sashimi January promotion (5x minimum order) and I found it fresh and tasty. Would get again. This place is suppose to be a sushi and a taco spot so I had to try their taco. The waitress said the bulgogi taco was a popular once again, it was ehhh. The beef was flavorful but the guacamole that they used tasted like store bought guac. From a texture standpoint, it was too mushy for me. The guac ratio was off too, it had wayyy too much guac vs meat ratio. I went there on a Sunday afternoon and there were only two other tables there. I was eating by myself and I felt like the service was TOO efficient which I don't think is a good thing. Hear me out... Before I could finish chewing my last piece of nigiri the waitress came to take my plate away. I didn't even get to eat my ginger. While it's nice to have attentive service staff, I felt very rushed Overall I think this spot has potential so I'll give them another shot read more

Saku Sushi - Bulgogi taco - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Came for some late night (9:30PM) sushi and tacos and were glad they didn't turn us away! Really enjoyed my unagi avocado pressed sushi (8/10). It was a lot bigger than I expected! My bf got a beef bulgogi (6.5/10) and fish soft tacos (5/10). We also got takoyaki (8/10) since it was happy hour, which I liked but my bf didn't. Everything was a lot more filling than expected! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance and decorations are super cute.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was polite and attentive. Overall would visit again, although the menu felt a little limited and happy hour prices seemed to be basically normal menu prices, with the exception of a few items (takoyaki being one) read more

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After seeing many videos on this place advertising the fusion between Japanese and Mexican food, I visited in June to take advantage of their gozen sets. This included your choice of chirashi don ($35), unagi don ($32), or salmon avocado don ($31), as well as an assortment of sides (guac'n'raw, assorted sashimi, chicken karaage, takoyaki, croquette, tako wasabi seaweed salad, and crispy pressed sushi). It was such a great way to sample everything they had. Along with this deal, they also had $1/pc salmon sashimi, as well as $1/oz sake (hot or cold). My favourite was the crispy rice and potato croquette (crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside). Everything was tasty, but the guac'n'raw was a unique twist. With avocado being such a beloved ingredient in most sushi rolls, there's no way it wouldn't have worked paired with sashimi and chips! The sashimi was also fresh. My one critique would be that I asked for no wasabi in anything (anticipating that they would mix it with the octopus/tako wasabi) and it still came with it - they simply omitted it on the side. Overall, we had a great experience and I'm glad I got to try them. read more

Saku Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Love the fusion dishes here at Saku. The sushi was yummy and they were HUGE. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plenty of seating around and the service was quick & attentive.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will come back for the happy hour next time, great for a quick bite or enjoy it with a date or a group of friends! read more

Saku Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Unassuming sushi spot on Queen West. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The warm glow of neon greets you as you walk in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The menu is vast with a mix of traditional Japanese faire as well as fusion options (tacos!). I ordered the small hot sake which was a respite on a cold winter day. We shared the love platter amongst the three of us. There was not a single thing in the platter we didn't enjoy. We especially loved the aburi sushi on the platter. There was enough food to easily feed three people. The server came by frequently to take dishes and refill water without asking. If you leave a review, you get a free Japanese Cheesecake dessert, however, I was planning on leaving a review anyways as the food was just that good. I would recommend to anyone looking for a chill group outing with friends. read more

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A friend and I came here for dinner. She rarely comes downtown and she tends to avoid downtown because of the crazy traffic. Parking was very difficult to find. We came on a Monday night and we got a seat right away. I ordered the combo A for one which came with chef's selection of 8 pcs sushi, spicy salmon avocado roll and a miso soup. My friend got the Poseidon roll. I tried a piece of my friend's Poseidon roll and it was very delicious. The presentation of my combo was very elegant. The meal didn't look big but it was quite filling. The flavor was very unique and interesting. It was different compared to the sushi I tend to get in Vancouver for sure. The restaurant serves Japanese - Korean fusion style sushi and taco. Everything was fresh. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We came on a Monday night and was quite surprised how quiet it was.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We walked in and immediately got a table. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The décor is very modern.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I highly recommend coming here to try their food if you have not been. read more

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We visited Saku for the first time thanks to Winterlicious in Toronto. The dinner menu was $45 for 3 courses with a complimentary starter; truffle dumpling soup. The meal was so filling and the food was delicious! I've heard very great things about Saku and I am glad that it exceeded my expectations. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The food was great, the vibes were there & the service was outstanding.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] For the three course meal, we got to pick an appetizer, main & dessert. I opted for the salmon crudo, 2 tacos (lobster + octopus & shrimp) and salmon pressed sushi, and yuzu mousse cake. The tacos were so flavourful & quite filling. I will definitely return back to try their regular menu. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The perfect date night spot or hangout with friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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The service was excellent, the food was fresh and delicious, and every dish was prepared with care. Overall, it was a fantastic experience!

Eating sushi in Toronto doesn't have to break the bank. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This Japanese restaurant has a chill vibe and decent quality sushi at affordable prices.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have a happy hour starting 9 PM, so it's a good option if you're craving sushi for a late night meal. read more

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The food was below average, so much so that my toddler thought that one of the pressed sushi rolls was cheese (that was the texture - and I don't believe sushi should ever have the texture of cheese lol). They also had a "happy hour menu" except that many of the items on the "happy hour" menu were the same exact price as the "regular" menu... Little shady? The service was average - though one thing to note is that they do not take Amex and they do not make this clear at all so we only learned that when trying to pay the bill. [[HIGHLIGHT]]As for ambiance - was basically a dive bar and the photos look better than in person.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Came here last night & we are absolutely OBSESSED! We just happened to be having cocktails next door and were feeling hungry so good thing this place was right next door. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We liked the aesthetics so decided to sit down for a bite to eat.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were first seated at a table in the back but the whole entire table was shaking??? We asked our server for another table and they brought us to a booth :)[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We both got drinks on the happy hour menu... I ordered the lychee sangria and it was scrumdillyumptious!!!!! My boyfriend got the old fashioned & he rated it a solid 7 outta 10. For food we asked our server what was best. To be honest I'm not even sure what we ordered but everything was so good, we left NO CRUMBS. We started with the pork gyoza and the sauce it came it was delicious. The crispy tuna was my favorite. All in all... a great late night spot to go to. Would highly recommend going here. The drinks & food were amazing. The staff was friendly and accommodating. We left with big smiles on our faces! read more

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Absolutely love this restaurant. Who wouldn't?! Love me some sushi and tacos! Everything was delicious and the service was great too! The rolls are huge and very filling. read more

Saku Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

What a great spot! My friend and I were long overdue for a catchup and went to Saku for dinner. There were so many fun drinks to try on their cocktail menu. I went for the Yuzu Totoro and it had such a nice, balanced flavour! For starters, we got the Takowasabi. I was surprised it came with tortilla chips alongside the regular seaweed that I'm used to, but it worked! Then for mains, we shared the Chef Special Aburi Sushi, and because we were at a sushi + taco bar.. we had got our own tacos. We loved the Aburi Sushi! Each fish was so fresh and tasty, I could have had another 10 pieces. My friend got the crispy shell Camaron (Shrimp) while I got the soft shell Soy Garlic Tinga (Chicken). There was so much chicken in mine, I had to eat some of it first before I could properly hold it like a taco. If you get a soft shell, I highly recommend eating it promptly once it is served because we were talking for so long, the sauce soaked the shell and it crumbled in my hand. Oops! I'll definitely be back to try some of the other menu items! There were so many interesting options. Aside from food, our service was great. They were always checking in to make sure we had water for the table, and were happy to share recommendations. The restaurant itself was clean and I liked the decorations. When I first walked in, there was a strong perfume smell but luckily that faded quickly. I'll be back! read more

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Found my new favorite Sushi hangout (and bar). [[HIGHLIGHT]]Saku has a nice atmosphere and when happy hour hits, they dim the lights further and bring out the happy hour menus.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior space is nice a cozy and they decorated the exposed industrial look of the place with artificial foliage gives it a nice forest-y feel.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They play muted TV shows and movies via projector nearer to the back of the restaurant. We saw Howl's Moving Castle and a bit of Friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is booth, bench, 2s/4s table, bar seating, and other configurations. Looks like they can seat about 40+ or so.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff were attentive and friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Many patrons were there for a long time just enjoying the place and company.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had the following: - 3 pcs Baja Fish Taco (soft) - Salmon Avo Oshi Zushi - Truffle Fries - Tokyo Rose (drink) The portions were great with lots of protein and/or fillings/toppings. The Baja was well balanced and well seasoned, it came together very well. The Salmon Avo was was packed with lots of ingredients and was filling. Having had a tour of the truffle fries at different Toronto establishments, these were not overpowering and had the right amount (imo) of truffle oil and was cripsy. The drinks on the menu were all interesting and the Tokyo Rose was sweet and smooth. It looks like most of their cocktails are on the sweet side. Will be back to try their hot/cold Sake, Unagi Avo Oshi Zushi, and Saku roll. read more

This is my friend's and my go to place for late night drinks and eats. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibes are chill and the staff give you the space to catch up with friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food is good. Solid sushi and surprisingly decent tacos too for a sushi place. The drinks are all really taste (though on the sweeter side if that's your taste). My go to is always their oshi sushi, but they have a variety of rolls and appetizers. They also have a really decently priced happy hour menu later in the evening. read more

Had a delicious late dinner at Saku this weekend, and it did not disappoint! This month they're doing a 10th anniversary special where they have $14 rolls and $6 tacos (+$2 for lobster). They also have seasonal specials and an extensive happy hour menu with different food specials and $10 cocktails! We got a bit of everything and although everything tasted great, I'd say the highlight of my experience was the lobster roll. The lychee sangria was also super tasty, definitely getting both those items again. The waitresses were super friendly and attentive. Definitely recommend this spot, especially as a spot for food and drinks before a night out! read more

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I love how Saku is conveniently located in Queen West where you get to have a delicious after a full day of shopping or just city strolls They're sister resto to the Haam which means you can have some of the best sushi & tacos My favorite tacos are the bulgogi and shrimp They also offer a wide range of cocktails The service is tentative and fast The restaurant can get quite busy on weekends so make sure you make reservation ahead of the time. read more

Saku Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Tacos here are very good, especially the lobster one. Highly recommend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This was my 2nd time going to Saku (the first time was during the pandemic), and they definitely added a lot more decorations e.g. dried florals, grass, lights, and neon signs in the space! It was really nicely decorated and had great vibes inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I came here to catch up with some friends, and we ordered various rolls and the bulgogi tacos. The food was really good, especially with the size of the rolls, and servers came by often to refill our waters. However, we got the sense that they were trying to rush us out - e.g. immediately clearing plates, giving us the machine to pay, then instantly clearing the receipts from the table lol. This is fine since it was a Friday night, but I feel like they could have been more understanding since it was a larger group, which would take more time, as opposed to dining with one other person. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There were also several other available tables at that time, but I guess they just wanted to free up another table.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Right now they have a takeout deal for 30% off their special platters and that's a deal we couldn't resist! We got platter M2 and were very happy with it. The sushi was great and we really liked all three rolls. The Salmon Avocado rolls were packed with a lot more salmon and avocado than we'd get at most places so that was a very pleasant surprise. The Atlantic Queen roll and Spicy Salmon roll were both super flavourful as well. From the three tacos we tried the Shrimp was definitely our favourite. They were very well seasoned and the toppings complimented the flavour well. I was so excited for the Bulgogi taco, and although the beef was delicious there was way too much Queso Fresco that overwhelmed the taste. The fish tacos were pretty good but nothing too amazing. We hope to be back sometime, especially if they still have the 30% platters takeout deal. When we picked up our food the interior looked really nice so we may be tempted to dine in next time as well! read more

Saku Sushi - Special Platter M2 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Sushi and drinks in one place! Don't miss out on this modern, chill vibe Japanese restaurant! Thank you for the staff's recommendation! We tried all of their popular dishes and absolutely loved their bulgogi taco. The beef filling was generous, and the sauce was a perfect match. We also enjoyed their rolls, which tasted fresh and delicious. Personally, I like the saku roll, which includes scallops, tuna, avocado, fish eggs, coriander, and jalapeno - it was mouthwatering! And let's not forget their Tokyo Rose cocktail, which is mixed with sake. It has a great fruity taste and is easy to drink. read more

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This sushi restaurant is about average. The sashimi is quite fresh, but I wouldn't really recommend the drinks. 呢間壽司店都算中規中矩，刺身嚟講都算好fresh嘅，但係啲飲品我就唔太推薦。 read more

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Went on a busy Saturday night and still had great service. Food came out quickly and the portions were generous for two. The highlight was the salmon tataki, which was a nice contrast to the fried takoyaki. Also, the assorted tempura was much bigger than we expected! Our server gave us some great recommendations. We'll be back! read more

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This is one of my top restaurants in Toronto now! I didn't accept it like it so much but It's definitely living up to the hype. It's a cute restaurant downtown with nice ambience. That has a combination of Japanese Mexican food that is really delicious. The appetizers were super tasty And we're super cute and small. We also got the volcanoe and shrimp tempura roll. The best thing we got while beef bulgogi tacos A great combination of mexican japanese culture mixing. These were super crispy with the Tortilla fried and really delicious full toppings like lettuce, tomato and onions as well as the really flavorful beef. The beef in the tacos was really delicious . I would just come back for those alone!! If you could get one thing, I would definitely recommend the tacos. read more

Saku Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

WOW i'm impressed! The Summerlicous menu is so good!!! I'm so happy with the results of the food and how it tasted. Here are mine and my friend's rating of the food. STARTER: 6.5,7,6,6 APPETIZER: 7,7,8,7.5 MAIN: 9,5,7,8 DESSERT: 9,9,9,8 The service was also great and there were atleast 2 servers which was amazing and I never had an empty water glass! The setting was perfect for a sushi night, and the playlist was so well made. The lights suddenly darkened which was a bit scary but the rest was really cool and i enjoyed it there. Overall: I would totally go again! also happy hour is at 9pm and 4:30-5:30pm. Make sure to go for that and summerlicious. The only problem is the minor inconveniences like the sushi sticking to the paper and the large chopsticks. The lobster taco was dry, and there were flies in the bathroom with only one stall as well. I would go back because the portions are great and the food tasted amazing. read more

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They serve great sushi and great tacos (for Canada ! The sushi combo A is a beautifully plated and generous sushi plate. The sushi were all tasty and the spicy salmon roll was good. The roll was plentiful and not too spicy, so perfect for me. The bulgogi taco has a ton of juicy bits of beef. It aAlso tastes great. My only criticism is the cheese in the bottom of the taco below the meat gave it a strange texture. I think they should remove the cheese below the beef. Next time I'll try the chicken tinga taco. The crispy taco was also well made. A real fried tortilla shell, not a typical store bought taco shell as most Canadian places use . I'm from California so I know tacos. I recommend Saku, or maybe should be spelled Sacu (sushi/taco). read more

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The vibes at this place are fire! Such a nice atmosphere for a weekday date night. There was no wait for a table on a weekday night so we were seated promptly. The rolls here are super unique and our favourite was the Atlantic queen roll (with salmon) which was full of char flavour from the torched salmon at the top. The soft shell crab taco was full of flavour as well, will definitely come to try the other tacos next time. read more

Saku Sushi - Atlantic queen roll, lion king roll, soft shell crab taco - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The vibes of the place was really nice . The severs were pretty quick with our orders .. We ordered 3 kinds of sushi and the prawn tacos , but more than the sushi's , I loved the ceviche and the salmon salads. It was fresh and delicious . I recommend the salads for sure . Lunch time was not crowded but the place is small so I think you need to reserve . read more

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Came here in February, we ordered: Beef Carpaccio Scallop Ceviche Salmon Avocado Pressed Sushi Beef Pressed Sushi The beef Carpaccio and Scallop ceviche were pur favourites! Loved all the flavours and toppings for both. Both the Pressed Sushi was good but nothing special about them. Would come back to try more of the menu! Wish we were hungrier so we could have ordered more, everything we saw going to other tables looked really good! read more

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I did not love the food service. Upon entering, the waitress did not seem friendly. I thought it was me but my husband agreed as well. Food was okay. I don't like sushi that is heavily sauced salty. The pressed sushi had a mushy texture as well. There were three waitresses on staff and they completely ignored a couple for five minutes waiting to be seated. The couple left after a waitress passed by them and didn't even acknowledged their existence. I will not dine there again. If you really want great tasting sushi, go to Ju Sushi. read more

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First of all awesome service. The waitresses here are so nice - they even checked the song that I liked on their playlist and wrote me down the name. Secondly, great food. Loved their torched sushi and the Korean style chicken karaage (sweet and sour). The drink was nice too though a bit of too sweet. Didn't know that there are good sushi places on Queen West too. read more

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Got delivery, and they did a great job with allergens. I went in person ages ago and remembered it tastier, but I actually ate there, so probably better to have it fresh (esp seared and taco plates). Would def recommend as a playful sushi meal. Not for purists. read more

Food is so filling, service was quick and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambience is a vibe[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]! Me and my boo went for the 9pm happy hour and it was amazing, this was our second time. read more

We had a lovely time; the food and drinks were top-notch, which certainly has us wanting to return. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The only downside was the restaurant's temperature being uncomfortably hot and humid.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Aside from that, everything was exceptional. Our food arrived swiftly following our drinks, and everything was served simultaneously. Impressively, we managed to secure a table immediately, even on a busy Saturday night. read more

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