Hot take out from here over the phone. No issues with order,…read moreeverything was there. The miso and tempura were still hot. Sushi was delicious and everything we wanted, and it was packed really nicely. Definitely would come back here

Ikigai Sushi is a small, cozy eatery that quietly delivers some seriously high-quality Japanese…read morefood. The moment you walk in, one detail that stood out to me was the Mahayana Buddhist altar blessing the owner and visitors with health and prosperity. As a Taiwanese person, that instantly felt relatable and oddly comforting--like being welcomed into someone's home. Although the restaurant is Vietnamese-owned, the Japanese food here is absolutely top-notch. I've visited three times so far, and the quality of their bento boxes has been impressively consistent every single time. My personal favorite is the chicken katsu bento. The chicken is incredibly fresh and flavorful. Unlike many places where chicken katsu can end up greasy or heavy, Ikigai's version is perfectly crispy and airy on the outside while staying juicy and tender inside. Paired with their tangy, addictive katsu sauce, every bite just makes you want the next one immediately. I'm also a big fan of their maki rolls and tempura. You can genuinely taste the care and quality in the food--even the side salad and miso soup feel thoughtfully prepared. Considering the quality, the prices are very reasonable, and the portions are generous. The bento box is around $20 if you pay cash, which feels like a great deal. The space itself is cozy, spotless, and welcoming, and the service has always been excellent. I genuinely love this place and will definitely keep coming back.

Second time coming to this spot and it never disappoints! The food, the vibes and the service are…read moregreat. Definitely will be coming back to try more of their dishes!

Yokai is amazing - nestled in Vaughan we come here for the sliders, tartare and sapporos…read more My only down side is the pricing is quite premium for the food you're getting with small portion sizes. Probably 20% higher than what I personally think the pricing should be. Nevertheless, if I'm in the area I'll be there.

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

Really enjoyed my recent experience at KYUSHU. Shared a whole bunch of appetizers and snacks, and…read morewent all out for a yakitori (grilled skewers) omakase lol... didn't know what we were getting but I enjoyed it, especially the grilled abalone! Some must-try items: - Kawahagi (fish jerky) - Uzurazuke (quail eggs) - Tsubu Kimchi (whelk) - Aburi Mentaiko (seared spicy cod roe), must pair with sake! - Nankotsu Karaage (fried chicken knee cartilage) - Honey Ginger Soda (with or without vodka) The whole place is lit up with lights from the "trees", very spacious, and decorated with childhood manga/anime posters and action figures all over ^^ The restaurant also has daily promotions on food and drinks, and lunch specials everyday.

Delicious skewers and discounts on alcohol on Saturday…read more Not so busy tonight , very friendly service and lovely interior design and even the washroom have sailor moon stickers

Checked out this new-to-me sushi and oyster bar after a session at the golf simulator in the same…read moreplaza. Their menu offers a huge variety from sushi sets, donburis, stone bowl rice, tacos, sushi, party trays and even the trendy inari sushi. Ordered: *Lobster seaweed taco $24 5/5 - unique and really good! I was worried it might be small like an app but it came with two tacos and enough for me as a meal though a bit on the higher end in price. *Chicken katsu curry $26 3/5 - The curry was a very thin water down consistency unlike what we're used to in Japanese curries. I remember the katsu also being a bit dry but it is a good quality white meat. I would pass on the curry next time and ordered their sushi instead. The restaurant dining space isn't big but their restaurant does stretch across 3 storefronts and they use it to host events, but the event space was closed off and not visible from the outside or inside without asking a server. Their website advertises luxury ambiance, but the restaurant gives me mid-range restaurant or bar feel perhaps from the blue lights or the font, layout of the menu and furnishings. Perhaps the luxury ambiance is more found in the closed off event space. I was curious about the event space, but don't have upcoming personal events that I'll need to use one so I didn't inquire. My suggestion would probably be to rotate the TV screens instead of just the menu to include pictures of the event space, which could inspire customers to consider it for a future event.

Their sushi rolls are way too big! It's like eating Korean kimbap... LOL. Each roll had 10 pieces…read more- we only ordered two rolls plus a shrimp tempura, and still had about a quarter of the rolls left. I think they should make smaller rolls with fewer pieces so people can try more varieties, that's also a smarter way to get customers to spend more isn't it? Other than that, the rolls were good. The rice was neither too hard nor too sticky. The decor felt more like a vintage lounge than a typical Japanese vibe, interesting setup. Service was good too. Food (quality, creativity, consistency) - 3/5 Drinks (quality, variety) - NA/5 Ambience (interior design, cleanliness) - 3/5 Service (courtesy, knowledge, timeliness) - 4/5 Value (quality vs. price) - 3/5 OVERALL - 3.25

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 think I have a new favourite Japanese restaurant. The decor is classy, the service is great, and…read morethe food is of excellent quality. The fish quality is obviously really good, and each slice had that subtle sweetness that only really fresh produce have. We shared two set meals, which gave us the perfect opportunity to try the macki, sushi, and sashimi. The quality is consistent across-the-board. I also really enjoyed the hot tea even though it was an extra charge. I will definitely be back.

Discovered this restaurant with coworkers. Came for lunch and dinner on seperate occasions. Theres…read morelimited tables so be sure to make reservations for lunch as it could get busy during lunch hours. Theres parking on the side of the restaurant. Lunch bentos were excellent! The sushi and sashimi was very fresh and had generous portions. Tempura batter was light and crispy. The only complain was the shrimp in shrimp tempura was a but mushy. The takoyaki was a great appetizer to share. Ordered a sushi boat to share for dinner on a seperate occasion and the sushi was fresh. I would recommend to try this place if your in the area. Be sure to call to check if there's tables available before arriving or if they are opened. I had attempted to come on another day but could not get a hold to confirm whether they were opened or not so definitely call to double check.

Came here with a friend wanting a lunch bento box. The sashimi is decent quality and good value for…read morethe price. Service is attentive and warm. The atmosphere is casual and buzzing. They give you a free dessert or two soft drinks for a Google review. Looking forward to coming again next time to try their chirashi and a specialty roll.

I visited Kin Sushi for lunch today because I didn't bring food to work. The plaza was something…read moreelse since every store there had obsidian black signs in unison, so you couldn't even tell what was what if you were driving past by (you would've probably thought that they were all the same store/or some industrial park). Kin Sushi was absurdly connected to a Money Mart and a computer store, and it looked like they all shared the same entrance since everything was black. I'm not sure what happened there, but that was really bad (or good) marketing. If it were the plaza owner's rule, that's just really silly, and the stores should have said something about it. The interior of the sushi spot was pretty nice doe - very spacious and clean, though it still had some sushi smells. I wanted something light so I ordered the sashimi bento. Overall the fish was fresh, and the salad & the miso soup were delicious. I really liked the torched fish sashimi (which I think was hamachi?) otherwise it was a very standard sushi meal, with lots of edamame. It was not big (about 18-19 dollars, including taxes), but it was exactly what I needed. I'd go with something else if I were hungry, though. 3.5/5 for my experience (I still gave it 4 stars because I saw the potential of other menu items)