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Rikishi

Reviewed by Toronto Life
  • 833 Bloor St. W. (at Shaw St.) View on map »
  • 416-538-0760
$30 Gourmet
Allows one person to dine well for $30 or less, including tax and tip; they are not star rated More like this »
Editorial Review

This tiny spot desperately needs a facelift, but overcomes ambience problems with exceptional food. Smoky shogayaki ginger sauce beautifully complements appetizers of earthy baked shiitake mushrooms and plump, tender baked sea scallops. Deep-fried soft-shell crab (previously frozen) delivers excellent crunch and sweetness, though just a touch too much oil. Among the 20-odd à la carte sushi items, white tuna is subtly sweet, horse mackerel (aji) delights with fresh ginger and green onion, and salmon roe ...

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  • Closed Monday.
Location
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    833 Bloor St. W. (at Shaw St.)
  • 416-538-0760

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