This is my new favorite sushi spot (I've graduated from sushi buffets and into the big leagues). Very creative sushi and even the classics are done well. It's BYOB, no cork fee buuuuut they don't provide ice and they have a limit on how much you can bring. My and the bf asked to open a 2nd bottle of wine while already tipsy, got shot down by the waitress - womp womp. What happened after that was too embaressing to mention but it ended with the waitress saying "is that even legal?" Favorites: Three amigos, Ohmigod, That's how we roll, Salmon crunch Tips: 1. Go early or you'll have to wait an hour for a table (you leave your number and they'll call you) 2. Don't go very far because if you don't get there within 15 minutes of the call they will give up your table 3. It's a small place, I only come here in a party of 2 or else you'd wait longer for 3 people 4. Hop on over to Molly's Cupcakes to complete your meal!! read more

When I lived on the coast in California, I was able to find the best sushi hands down and thought I would never find a place comparable. Yet, as luck would have it... I did. What sets Torro apart from most other places is its flavor pallet and combinations. Instead of the common spicy tuna or California roll that any restaurant can do, they put their own unique spin on the rolls. Adding mushrooms, sunflower seeds, and more in combination with great sauces that make the flavors come together. We ordered 4 rolls to share between the two of us and were completely satisfied with them all. Cost was affordable, service was excellent and we did not have a problem finding a table on Saturday for lunch. If you are in the area and are a fan of sushi, this is a must! read more

This is my go-to place in Chicago for sushi. I didn't think I'd find a place that would live up to my L.A. sushi snobbery, but Toro is all that and more. The prices are great and the fish is ALWAYS fresh. If you like uni, make sure you order it here. It's plump, buttery, and the freshest I've found amongst all the sushi places I've tried in the city. The only con about this place is that it gets crazy busy, so expect an hour wait or more during prime dinner time Thurs/Fri/Sat. But never fear, the hostess will take your phone number and call you when a table is ready, so you're free to mosey down to Molly's for a pre-dinner cupcake! read more

For over 2 years I had wanted to try this place because I had heard many good reviews. So finally, last Friday my husband and I waited it out. We went there around 7pm and was told that it would be about an hour wait and they would call when our table was ready. I liked this system - we went and grabbed some drinks, got a bottle of wine (Toro is BYOB) and then returned when our table was ready. The hour approximation was pretty dead on. For service I would give a 5 they are very friendly and helpful at Toro. As soon as we walked in they brought over a wine opener and greeted us promptly. For price I would also give a 5. They are very affordable and much cheaper than most other sushi places in the city. But the food was just okay.....we ordered the Chirashi assorted sashimi over rice served with soup, the Holla Holapeno, and the Spicy tuna maki. While I did not think that the food was bad by any means I was just not as wowed as I thought I would have been after all of the rave. Two factors could have played a part in my thoughts: 1. I had been long anticipating such an amazing sushi place and/or 2. We had just gotten back from Maui and their sushi is TO DIE FOR delicious. I would definitely like to try this place again after we've had some more Chicago sushi - but until then....it is not my favorite place in the city. read more

I was told when I moved here that Toro was the best sushi in town. I was not lied to. It's always a good sign when the place is packed during the week... Which reminds me, if you want a table, get there early. Like, before 6 on a weekday, or right when they open at 5 on weekends. If you don't want to wait or take the risk of not getting in, their takeout is just as good, and much quicker. Now, on to the food... Mitch, the owner, doesn't even open unless the fish is fresh. And he is a genius with fish. My personal favorite is the Southern Gals roll, which is a little spicy and deep fried. The thing that stands out about Toro is the complex blend of flavors that I've never really tasted in other sushi. Even their basic rolls have a little something extra. Oh, and make sure you say "Hi" to Mitch, he's usually making sushi right at the end of the bar, and will sometimes send over some fresh sashimi. read more

You know when you see a product from a major fast food joint in another country and it's like a mutation of the original concept to appeal to local tastebuds? For example, burger buns made out of rice or pizza with potatoes and mayonnaise on top? I bet the Japanese feel the same way about fusion sushi. It's like, "Hey, this is our food, but...not really." And if they should happen to walk into Toro Sushi, their reaction would probably be akin to our "They have what in their McDonald's??" The specialty rolls at Toro Sushi are stuffed with everything from mango to sunflower seeds. It was a bit too overwhelming for me - it took me forever to pick something out. I was afraid they would think I couldn't read. I ordered the red dragon roll, the Hiroshima roll, and the striped tiger roll (?) but I don't remember if it was actually called that. Yes, all for me, but as my nickname in middle school was "Glutton," this is standard procedure. The red dragon roll was huge and yummy and really spicy, but it ruined my chances of flirting with the cute chef behind the sushi bar. (Have you tried guzzling water with your cheeks bursting with sushi you can't swallow? Uh huh). The Hiroshima roll was even worse (in a good way) - each piece was the size of a coaster. It was deep fried, the pieces half-submerged in a pool of tempura sauce (ohh yeah) but I had to nibble around the edges bit by bit until it fit in my mouth. The striped tiger roll was also good - it was the only one with recognizable amounts of salmon in it, although I got tired of chewing the sunflower seeds after awhile. All three rolls were very good. I was expecting to drop a small fortune on them, but the bill (less than $30, I think) wasn't too bad. I came in at around 4:30 pm on a Sunday, and the place wasn't too full. The famous Mitch wasn't there, but I got something better (a free sample of fresh salmon sashimi with a small piece of goat cheese, which was possibly my favorite part of the entire meal. Like, cream cheese as a sushi ingredient is so totally over, like.) The waitress was really friendly and always made sure my water was filled. Would I go back? Probably not, but only because of preference, not experience. I like my rolls simple. I'm not for the over the top sushi implosions, where it's hard to make decisions because you like half the ingredients but don't like the other half. I don't even remember what was in the sushi I ate. My absolute favorite ingredient is salmon, and it was hard to find something where salmon was a main component, and not just a little piece fighting for space with everything else. (My dream roll would have tons of salmon...broiled, half-broiled, raw, smoked, spicy, ikura, I don't care). But if you're adventurous with sushi and open to original and creative rolls, you might like this place. If we could do half stars, this would be a 4.5 A note about Toro Sushi as a date destination, especially for women: unless you a) can put your fist in your mouth or b) are sure your partner loves you unconditionally, don't even try to eat a piece of a specialty roll in one go. You might as well just dunk your face in your bowl of soy sauce before even placing your order and get the 'sloppy eater' label over and done with. read more

Going on minute 80 as we were told it'd be 20 minutes to sit down. They have no system. Wine is now warm. If you have all night come entertain this option but if not just get take out and save yourself read more

I've previously had takeout from Toro and thought it was some of the best sushi I've had in Chicago. Recently we were in the area and decided to eat in. Now I know that the waits here are legendary - friends have rolled their eyes before when I've suggested going here, citing whole evenings spent waiting for a table. But I also heard this about Kuma's and always managed to get seated after an hour or so. However, I did not seriously expect a 2 hour and 15 minute wait on a Tuesday night! We ended up drinking at Wine DOC for a while, and stopped back at our prescribed time, even though she had our cell phone number. We were then told that their original estimate was wrong and it would be another 45 minutes. And of course, it was too late by this time to order take-out from them, according to the hostess. So we left. Toro, I am sticking to my favorite sushi places and giving you up because honestly, although your food is delicious, it's not that great. And your space is pretty grungy too. read more

Good stuff! I made an impromptu visit to Toro, and happened to be with a regular (she even has her own set of real chopsticks there!) who was able to phone ahead to get a table for us. I feel incredibly fortunate that I was with her, because it was packed when we walked in, with people at the door, but we were seated immediately. I'm sure this will NEVER happen to me again! People are right, the place is really small, I would hesitate going with more than 3 other people, there just aren't enough tables. On to the sushi - really tasty rolls! We shared four rolls between the four of us, plus the soft shell crab and tempura ice cream. The Chad was my favorite roll, with the Oh My God coming in a close second. The Sunny (I think that was the name of it, it had mango on top) and the "O" were also really good. Everything was so fresh, and there are so many choices!! I would love to go back and try some more, as well as order some of the same. Now only if I can figure out when they aren't slammed with customers... read more

Mitch is the best! Toro Sushi can't be beat! Fresh Sushi, intimate atmosphere and BYOB!

Hmm a place named Toro that doesn't sell toro ... Anyways, besides the fact that it didn't sell what its name claimed, the sushi was very good, very fresh - prob some of the best sushi I've had in a while. There was quite a wait though, but you can just jot down your name and number on the list and they'll call you when a table is ready. How awesome is that? No crowding in the doorway and making people uncomfortable as you drool over their food. I'm taking away 1 star though because the Uni tasted off - not too fresh. Buy a magazine, put your name on the list, then head across the street to Starbucks' outdoor seating and sip a latte while you wait. read more

it's in a cozy little place close to Del Seoul, it's quite busy at night and you have to wait for an hour or two to get a seat, we got there around 5:30 on a friday and was lucky to be seated right away i would recommend any of the mitch's sushi, their specialty rolls are all very unique, though a bit on the fusion side the crazy horse is pretty good too it was a bit sad that they don't do the flames for the volcano roll anymore tho read more

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Confession: I love their sushi. The place is small and clean - nothing fancy but the atmosphere is good. The sushi chef is outrageously friendly and says hello to everyone and seems to know a lot of his customers. This place is generally casual and with a local feel. The downsides to this place: Theres almost always a wait, unless you go very early evening. Its trixie and chad hell in here. If you don't have blonde highligts and a designer bag, you'll stick out like a sore thumb. (However, it is in the heart of Lincoln Park, so what was I expecting?) Parking generally stinks. Also, because its usually just the one guy making the sushi, the food can be slow once it gets busy - especially because they do a ton of take-out as well. Its a good atmosphere and service is really nice, so being the odd brunette and being willing to hang out for a while for my sushi is ok. Its worth it. Yum. So good. Seriously. And totally reasonable pricing. 9/18/07 Update 11/7/07 Went here again with friends (one of whom is a very particular sushi eater) and it didn't disappoint. There is still only one chef, so food is still very slow to come out, but its delisch. Totally worth it. read more

Hand down the best hidden sushi spot in Chicago. It is very small and quaint, but the ambience grounds you in the best sushi experience you will ever have. After about 2 -3 rolls ( I was very hungry), I ended it with a fried green tea ice cream...AMAZING. I never had anything like it before. I would go back just for the ice cream! Make friends with the Chef...he might give you a few perks here and there. read more

So far Toro is my only sushi experience in Chicago, and it was great. I must say that I've never seen such a long and detailed sushi menu and I was drooling. It's been a week since I dined there for a late lunch, but I can recall the "Oh My God" roll--and omg it was delicious! Obviously glutunous as well with the mayo and fried stuff tucked inside, but nonetheless amazing. Service was fast and friendly. Having lived in Japan I was delighted when the sushi chef greeted us in Japanese upon entering. It was a good vibe all around and next time I'll be sure to order the rolls that are cooked to order. read more

Every time i want sushi...What i really want is TORO. The "oh my god" roll literally made my friend and i say "oh my god" when it came to our table! Everything good in this world wrapped into a colorful tasty bite! There's a fresh roll salad thing that is also so freakin' wonderful1 read more

Oh My God roll and Trixie Roll are incredible. Not tooth rice, and plenty of filling in the rolls. Mitch the head chef is super friendly and laid back along with the rest of the staff. While the flavor blasted rolls aren't the most authentic, it's really an art form totally different dr traditional sashimi Mitch does this well an crafts each role with plenty of meat and flavor. Great joint, plus BYOB! read more

Rolls are great. So far best rolls in chitown It is a small place and has long wait for weekend dinner. Byob is great. I had nigiri over rice. I loved it. Rice was perfect. Eels were tasty and balanced sauce. We had several rolls include spicy scallop. All of them were good. read more

It is worth the wait... My goal is to try every single item on the menu. The food doesn't go above $15 per roll... but the portions are great and the flavors are amazing. The ambiance is lacking, but Mitch is phenomenal to watch behind the sushi bar. It is a very good date place because they leave a lot of time from when you get seated to when you get your food; a lot of talking... and it is very obvious with the hustle and bustle of the place. Make sure you BYOB because it's quite a wait. Must try: Eggplant Vegetable Roll, Asparagus Vegetable Roll, Oh My God, Tiger Eye, Yum Yum Yummy... TRY EVERYTHING!!! read more

Toro has quickly become a "once a month - minimum" sort of destination. The best sushi of any place that I've yet been to. The "Three Amigos" roll is the b-o-m-b; coaster-sized pieces containing, oh, about 30 ingredients (only slightly exaggerating) served with a trio of sauces including guacamole. Guacamole and sushi - who knew? The baked mussels appetizer is equally delicious - four half shells broiled with a garlicky/spicy/buttery sauce. Some sushi restaurants will charge a hefty premium for such creativity...not so Toro. Reasonable prices and BYOB can make for an economically friendly meal. You just have to stop yourself from ordering EVERYTHING :-) As some reviewers have mentioned - the only drawback is the minuscule size of the space. I've seen bigger closets. Get there early (especially on a weekend) if you don't want to have to endure waits of up to an hour. read more

Very good sushi. I have wanted to go to this place for a long time - but there is always a VERY LONG WAIT. Its a hole in the wall kind of place, but the food is delicious - extremely fresh and fun! Their signature rolls have some fun names and they are extremely tasty. The service is very friendly, helpful and attentive. They get 5 stars for food, 5 stars for service, but I take off 1 star because of the wait times every day. I wish they started taking reservations!! read more

Total let down. For years I've heard about how great this sushi place is, how fresh the fish is, blah blah blah. Came by right at opening on a Saturday night (with a short wait in line outside, you'd have thought you were going into the hippest new club downtown) and quickly got a seat and was greeted with menus. Tried four different rolls and honestly didn't think any of them had much of a taste (the husband agreed and he can be a sushi snob). You do get a decent sized roll for the price you're paying, and they're fairly quick in getting it to your table, but nothing had a taste! I think this place has a lot of hype because it's so small and doesn't take reservations, so by the time you sit down you think you've made it and automatically begin thinking the food is better. Almost like people who think the more expensive a bottle of wine the better the taste. Save yourself some time and try Wakamono up the street from here instead. read more

Easy to load up on the specialty rolls since they are so bomb, but they add up and crush your wallet. I would only come with a party of two to cut down on the wait. Love the OMG roll and the Gobi, all sashimi is ftd, and the octopus salad is a must. read more

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Absolutely LOVE this neighborhood gem. Mitch will make you feel right at home while delivering some of the freshest fish in Chicago. The spicy tako roll is a must along with any and all sashimi on the menu! read more

This place is SO worth the wait! One of my girlfriends and I decided to go here after she had been raving about the food, so we put our names down, gave our phone number, and headed up the street for a glass of wine while we waited for our table. Sure enough, just as we were finishing our wine, we were called to be seated, and headed back to the restaurant. How convenient! The BYOB is also a definite plus. They could use some better chairs, but they did give fair warning that my seat was a bit wobbly, and I didn't even really notice. Yes, the quarters are crowded, but that adds to the ambiance, in my opinion. Even though I was seated back to back with a rather large fella, it wasn't so bad. I'm going to have to ask my friend what roll we ordered, but it is officially my favorite (yes, I realize that's no help to you folks out there who are now curious - I'll make an update once I remember). :) No rolls were too big (see my review on Rise), and everything tasted spectacular. Not too much cream cheese in the Philly roll, and nothing fell apart either. Just as I expected from a place that was kicking it to the walls so early in the evening. read more

I have lived in San Francisco and Los Angeles, two impressive sushi towns, and I have to say that Toro has the. best. sushi. ever. Seriously. read more

I liked Toro Sushi alot, but I am a little confused as to why it ALWAYS has such a huge line. The food was good, don't get me wrong, but no where near the level of amazing that I'd expect with a daily wait of 1 hr+! (we ate at 8 on a Sunday) Bf and I got a basic miso soup to start (a little too salty. had to dilute mine w/ water), and 4 chef special rolls: OMG, Best of both worlds, Midway, and Starry Night. All of them were yummy. My fav was Best of Both Worlds - really fresh and light tasting. Bf's fav was Midway, which was a bigger roll that felt and tasted like they stuffed a small bit of everything in it. What I liked about the rolls: they were consistent, well presented, and the fish fresh in all. What I didn't like was that there seemed to be a large amount of crab salad incorporated in most of them....which got repetitive/overpowering by the end. Also, at some point, I turned around and noticed that I was the only asian in the entire restaurant and the crowd still waiting outside. That did trigger some warning bells in my head, because to me that usually signifies that the restaurant places a heavier emphasis on ingredients like cream cheese, tempura, and crab stick than fresh fish or lighter makis..but maybe it's just cuz there's not a lot of asians in lincoln park? =S Either way, it doesn't matter, because we would definitely return to Toro. Not only is it good, it's verrry reasonably priced. Bf often gets the lunch special teriyaki boxes (without me =.=), which are an amazing deal at SEVEN BUCKS!! and, according to him, always delish. So if you're craving sushi and don't mind waiting, Toro's definitely worth considering! read more

My go to spot for sushi, has been for the past 7 years and always will be! Mitch and the staff are all great! Some of my fav rolls, Oh My God, MIAMI (melts in your mouth), Tipsy Trixie (comes on a bed of salad, so delishhh), spicy tuna (always a must), Super white crunch, Southern Gals (deep fried gooddness) Toro is open for lunch on Fridays and Saturdays. Living and working in the area, I take out lunch just about everyweek! Awesome lunch deals. makes me feel like I'm robbing the place everytime. They are super busy and always have a wait. But definitely worth the wait. read more

We have been coming to Mitch for some time now.. And of course he is always the best. And here I am sitting at Coast Sushi... Which I heard was a rival. All I have to say is, Mitch... YOU WIN read more

I went to this place expecting sushi euphoria. I consider myself to be a sushi snob, so I was very excited. However, I think I only experienced 75% euphoria. First of all, they do not take reservations, and wait times can be very long as it is fairly small and it is in a really popular location on Clark St. You can leave your name and phone number, and they will call you when your table is ready...pretty cool! So we went to a bar across the street for a drink. Only waited only 45 minutes...on a Tuesday. The waitstaff is really friendly and gave good suggestions for what to order. We ordered the "Oh my God" roll which she recommended, and I thought was awesome! We also ordered my tried and true favorite--Philadelphia roll. It was probably the best Philadelphia roll I have ever had. The salmon was so fresh, and there was the perfect ratio of salmon to cream cheese. We also had the "O" roll which was VERY spicy, but good. The last roll we had was the Spider roll which was really fishy tasting and sort of a luke-warm temperature. I though the prices were good, as you do get a lot of pieces for each roll. Overall, it was really good, and I'm sure I will go back, but am hoping none of the other rolls taste fishy...ick. read more

EAT AT THE BAR IF YOU CAN! Clean and simple Nigiri and Sashimi. No need to order the maki here (save that for other places). If I could make one improvement it would be the atmosphere... not that I care too much because the sushi is the best I've had in Chicago (the price is reasonable too). Yes, there is a wait, just put down your name and they'll call you after you've had a beer or two at one of the many bars in the area. read more

I will never stop recommending Toro Sushi. I've been citing it as my favorite BYOB sushi spot for years! Mitch, the owner and main sushi chef, is fantastic...very friendly and even has a special good-bye for regular customers. The rolls are plentiful, creative, and he will not sacrifice his integrity for a fast meal or sub-par dining experience. Be prepared to wait...Toro is tiny so put your name in, and head over to Frank's or D.O.C. They will call you when your table is almost ready so you can get back and get your sushi on! Definitely try the Oh, Oh My God, and Big Ten roll. The super white sashimi is a MUST HAVE!!! Closed on Mondays...I always forget and it makes me so sad. read more

BEST.SUSHI.PLACE.EVER! I'm not really into the snooty sushi scenes commonly found throughout the city which is one of the main reasons TORO is incredible. We got to Toro last night at 7pm and waited an hour for a seat at the bar. It was our first time, and it was magical. We forgot to bring some beer so Mitch pointed us in the direction of the liquor store and held our seats while we went to get some beer. We have the Siberian Tiger, Trixe, Kamakazie, and Hirashimia... OH.MY.GOD were they amazing! the specialty rolls are about 12-15$ each but you pay for what you get. They are BIG rolls, at least 10 large pieces and jam packed full of flavor. It's worth the wait. trust me. We will be back. again. and again and again. read more

One of the best sushi restaurants in Lakeview! The sushi is very fresh and Chef Mitch knows what he is doing. High recommended!

OMG!! Toro sushi is one of my favorite spots in Chicago. Mitch is friendly with all who come to the sushi bar, and makes you feel right at home. He is the inventor of all of the creative rolls, which are not only delicious, but huge! I am talking 5-10 pieces per roll. If you get a roll with fewer pieces, each piece is twice as large as you'd expect, so it's still a bonus. He always gives us new things to try...all w/ amazing tasting, specially because the fish is so fresh! In all, Toro Sushi is a great experience. I never thought that I could eat sushi like that for such this price. And the BYOB was great because it helps keep the cost down. My favorite rolls: Arizona, salmon lovers and el fuego. The miso soup is always so good. Amazing tasting! Mitch: you rock!!! read more

Chicago's best sushi restaurant, period. I have dined here twice and both times were worth average of 1.5 hrs wait. The service can be little slow despite 3 or 4 waitresses working in this tiny hole in Lincoln Park. But they try their best with warm, nice smiles so no complains on that. Instead of ordering usual toro, try their white tuna. It melts in your mouth almost like that fat piece of belly of its cousin with the price that will make your sushi night just a bit more enjoyable. I forgot the name of this roll (think it had a word "sunny") I tried last time but it was really good with crushed sunflower seeds mixed in with the filling. Totally new experience. Get here by 6 if you don't want to wait. read more

Holy cow, amazing! My roommate took us here because she found out about it on Yelp, and we could not have asked for a better experience! Because the atmosphere is so cozy and the sushi is so delicious, there is often a wait, but they let you give your phone number, so you can go to a local bar and grab drinks while you wait and they'll call you when a table is ready. Once we got in, we got to sit at the bar, which we quickly learned is the best place to sit. Mitch was so friendly, offering us suggestions for what to order and giving us a free sample of the super-white tuna, which was INCREDIBLE. Everyone else sitting at the bar had been there before and was so friendly, telling us where the local liquor store was (as Toro is BYOB and we didn't come prepared) as well as what were the best rolls to order. There are so many delicious options to choose from, and everything's decently priced. Definitely a favorite place to go. read more

All the 5-star reviews on Yelp for Toro are spot on! Happened to be in the neighborhood last weekend running some errands and needed a reasonable place to meet friends afterwards. Toro popped up in my search and I was tempted by all these positive reviews. The actual space itself is quite bijou. Make sure you're entire party is present; you don't get the option to sit and wait for the rest of the group to arrive. We were lucky to get in without any wait, but it was not shortly after our arrival that a line started to form. Our waitress was super helpful in providing recommendations. I have never seen such a variety of sushi rolls! We could have spent an hour reading the menu itself. We selected about four rolls to start. Don't pass up "O" and "Salmon Crunch". The "Midway" roll and "Sunny" was also a hit with our group. We continued to order sushi until we were all stuffed. I was hesitant to see the bill as we had all lost track. $63 for a four person sushi feast was a pleasant surprise. We pay nearly that for two people in suburbs. Toro is BYOB and did not charge a cork fee. There is a Trader Joe's down the block to meet your adult beverage needs. Another visit to Toro is definitely in the cards. If you love creative and delicious sushi rolls with surprising combinations, you will love Toro. read more

A friend of a friend sent me this place probably...two years ago. No joke. And the email has languished in the bottom of my inbox for that long, before I finally made the trek, fought for parking, and tried it out. Was not disappointed. This was a while back...and their website's menu hasn't been updated recently...so I can't remember exactly what I had. Sorry. I'll do my best. I started out with very good sunomono, crisp and cold, not overly sweet. Very refreshing. And then on to some crazy mixed spicy seafood roll (ordered before I arrived, so I don't know the name). This was delicious - lots of seafood flavor and good heat. We also had a roll with octopus, which some of us didn't like, but I loved - I enjoy the firm texture of octopus. We also had two spicy rolls - I think one was the Arizona? And while they were both quite good, the Arizona was outstanding. I Am really liking fresh jalapeno in sushi lately, so when this was recommended to us, I went for it with no problem. The sushi chefs are very friendly, too, talking to us, explaining what was good and bad, making recommendations. And the prices are reasonable too - 3 of us ate for about $90, and considering I was borderline stuffed, I consider that to be a deal for some great food. As I'm sure others have mentioned though, you better get here early or you'll be waiting. Not that it isn't worth the wait, but the wait can be huge. The place is tiny - we were lucky enough to get spots at the sushi bar, but a little bit later and we'd have been cooling our heels. There also isn't much room to wait inside, so on a cold night, you might end up outside. read more

I had no choice but to eventually come here after hearing all the hype. Small space, but we managed to get a table. FYI, they don't take reservations, and even if you do show up early to try and grab one for your friends, they won't seat you at one until your entire party is there. This was my only complaint: we came with a group of 3 and were waiting for the fourth, and the wait staff made us stand in a corner while we waited 30 mins for him and wouldn't let us sit down. The sushi was so good that I still give this place 5 stars. Ordered basically half the menu, you really can't go wrong. More expensive than sushi para too down the street, and no all you can eat options, but I would choose this place if you are going for more variety or a specialty roll versus sushi para. All in all: - go to sushi para too if you want a lot of sushi at a reasonable price, good too -go to toro if you want one or two specialty rolls that sushi para doesn't offer read more