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Reviewed by Toronto Life
  • 181 Bay St. (at Wellington St. W.) • View on map »
  • 416-308-5888
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Editorial Review

Soaring ceilings, a raised dining area surrounded by peaceful ponds and two bars—one cocktail, one sushi—welcome Bay Street types and the well-heeled young set eager for contemporary Japanese cuisine in a sumptuous setting. Helpful servers suggest such popular items as miso chowder, which is creamy but heavy on the truffle oil. More traditional kushiyaki grilled items include a satisfying sake-braised pork belly skewer. All is well with nigiri sushi and sashimi, but the soul of ...

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