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In this unassuming Japanese restaurant near the UToronto I think I was the only non-Japanese. I have the distinct feeling that my relatively lower rating may ha... read more In this unassuming Japanese restaurant near the UToronto I think I was the only non-Japanese. I have the distinct feeling that my relatively lower rating may have been that I failed to connect with something culturally significant.The staff was kind and helpful. My plate was colorful and satisfying, albeit more cloyingly salty than I have had in Japanese cusine in North America or in Japan. The plum wine was crisper than I would have predicted.The several buts are headlined by the condition if the furniture -- tables were deeply chipped and the chairs grotesquely torn to the point that there was as much stuffing as upholstery on the seat. The menus were definitly sticky and appeared unwiped. I was bemused by the Daily Special board that announced "Deep Fly Oyster" .. . Shocked that there was no sake selection smaller than a full bottle. And the music was just too American pop.Had I been amongst Japanese friends, I might have felt differently.

Went here by a quick check on google for Japanese restaurants with not hearing anything of this place. We were a group of five and ordered various dishes like,... read more Went here by a quick check on google for Japanese restaurants with not hearing anything of this place. We were a group of five and ordered various dishes like, Scallops Ceviche, Fries with Curry and cheese, Beef tongue, Beef Curry and Rice, and the Pork Pancake. Some dishes were ok and some were quite delicious especially the the Scallop ceviche. The Beef tonge had a wonderful taste as well. The Curry beed along with the curry fries were not what I wuld expect in a Japanese restaurant but were very good.