644250 Wed Aug 12 19:08:50 -0700 2009 10 23 Ontario (including Toronto) 0 4941761 Hi, I was in Japango the other day talking with the waiter and he recommended a sushi place to me around Yonge and Lawrence. I'll be around there tomorrow but I've completely forgotten the name. I think it was a Japanese name, beginning with an 's', any ideas? Thanks. Wed Aug 12 19:08:51 -0700 2009 218332 Danada 1 4941797 Shichimi/Aji Sai? Wed Aug 12 19:24:48 -0700 2009 4941761 202405 tjr 2 4942785 I would guess it's Shinobu, which operates in the evenings out of Makisushi Restaurant at 3403 Yonge St., just north of Yonge and south of Old Yonge. Shinobu was highly recommended to me by a Japanese friend also. There is a new "sushi bar" type place on Yonge just south of the Makisushi location - I haven't tried it but looks very nice, and appears to be more of an upscale takeout sushi place. I believe the owners/workers are japanese, or so I've been told by a snooping neighbour who went by during the renovations. Thu Aug 13 07:26:18 -0700 2009 4941797 19661 berbere 3 4942842 That's the one. Shinobu. Thu Aug 13 07:44:46 -0700 2009 4942785 218332 Danada 4 4945964 Went last night. Decent fish. Overpriced and bad service. I had chirashi ('Kaisen don B') and it was tiny and certainly didn't look like $25 worth of fish. There was no soup in sight and when I asked for tea only I was given a cup and not the person I was eating with. Certainly no Japango. Fri Aug 14 06:46:02 -0700 2009 4942842 218332 Danada 5 4946331 sorry to hear about your experience at Shinobu. yesterday, I had a chance to try the new place "The Sushi Bar" (thesushibar.ca) just steps below the Makisushi/Shinobu location and was very pleased with the experience. I have not had positive experiences with the several sushi places in & around this area, however, I do believe the Sushi Bar is a sign of much better things to come. I only tried the rolls but they were about the best rolls i've had in a long time: the rice is so important, and this rice was just perfectly vinegared, not over cooked and not packed in there like a ball of ricecake like at some places. mostly takeout, it appears as there is very little seating - I noticed organic salmon on the menu and vegetarian options too. would heartily recommend this place if you have the urge for sushi in this neighbourhood. Fri Aug 14 09:02:02 -0700 2009 4945964 19661 berbere 1 4956663 Can anyone recommend a decent takeout sushi place near Yonge & Lawrence? Delivery would be nice too.....or fast eat-in service. We have done Shichimi Sushi a couple of times, but looking for something different. Thanks. Tue Aug 18 13:00:56 -0700 2009 4941761 52173 ghetto_scarlem 2 4961967 I would suggest The Sushi Bar - have tried it twice now and is definitely superior to the Shichimi Sushi (which I have also tried and was not impressed by). I think these days the Sushi bar is offering 10% discounts as an opening special. Otherwise, I have ordered from Issmi on Avenue/401 (hit &miss), Ichiban on Spring Garden, Ichiban on Ellesmere/Vic Park, Sushi Bong (Yonge/Church - which I grow more disenchanted by with each visit bc our orders have not been ready on time and there's just too much rice packed into the rolls ) Thu Aug 20 07:36:27 -0700 2009 4956663 19661 berbere 3 5111448 Thanks berbere. We got takeout from The Sushi Bar tonight. We got a couple of maki rolls and tempura udon. We really enjoyed the rolls, but the udon was only OK. The owner seemed very nice, as were the young people working there (his son & daughter?). The Sushi Bar has only been open at this location a couple of months, and I think they have delivery, but it might be better to call ahead to ensure they will deliver. www.TheSushiBar.ca 3369 Yonge Street (North of Lawrence) 647-348-3369 Sat Oct 17 20:29:55 -0700 2009 4961967 52173 ghetto_scarlem 4 5114774 Glad to hear your approval (at least of the rolls). I tried the yaki udon once and it was just ok, tho it was a huge portion with lots of chicken. Seeing the lunch specials (around $8) and the empty space most days, i worry that it may not last - I do hope the owner perseveres as it is the only decent japanese in the area. Mon Oct 19 12:01:18 -0700 2009 5111448 19661 berbere 3 5118099 I 2nd Sushi Bong as I still get takeout from them even though I have moved downtown. I agree the quality seems to be going down every time but still one of the better rolls on a budget. I like to get sashimi (mainly toro, ika, tako) from J-Town and combine it with Sushi Bongs rolls for a great feast at home. If you can drive up to galleria try the sushi place in their food court. Tue Oct 20 14:25:29 -0700 2009 4961967 1091666 elvisahmed