So I guess it’s about time we ventured a little off of Yonge Street this time around. As I walked on Adelaide from University, I forgot how many food places there really were here in this area. The very popular Burrito Boyz (good burritos, crazy busy and the worst service possible) and that fairly new poutine place. YUZU is right between them and the Crocodile Rock.

When I arrived around 5:45pm, the restaurant was empty. It did get a little busier as the night went on but by no means full when we left. The decor and ambiance of YUZU definitely exuded a “higher end” dining experience. The prices on the menu also reflected this as most items were easily a few dollars more than the local neighborhood sushi joint. I am curious if the food itself lives up to hype as we’ve been disappointed before.

The first thing I noticed is that there was no Sushi Pizza! I guess it truly is a authentic place You’ve now got me on the Spicy Scallop rolls so we had to get that as well as the usual Spicy tuna rolls. We just need to round it off with some sushi and another specialty roll.

After getting the standard miso soup and salad, I noticed the waitress bringing over a flaming dish to a couple in the corner! Yes there were flames coming out of the bottom. Looked very impressive and I was curious what they ordered. Two minutes later, the waitress comes to our table with the same flaming dish! It’s the YUZU Maki and that’s what they mean by “seared at the table”.

Yes the YUZU Maki was a very good combination of tempura shrimp with the cooked salmon on top. The $17 price tag that goes with it not so much. I think it would be good to get in a group as a crowd pleaser but beyond that, I doubt it would be in my regular order. Next out was the Spicy Tuna and Spicy Scallop rolls on one dish and the Sushi Deluxe on the other. I must admit that the presentation of the Sushi Deluxe plate gave a definite wow factor. Very impressive and original.

Yes the sushi was very fresh, good portion sized and tasted very good. Some of the sushi I didn’t even recognize what they were but still tasted great. Also, a nice surprise was the addition of dynamite rolls which I didn’t even realize was supposed to be included. I would definitely order this again.

I think it’s pretty simple so let me just quote Puff Daddy on this one : “It’s All about the Benjamins”…

Wow I think that’s one of your highest reviews? If I could nitpick, I wasn’t as impressed with the service as much as I didn’t even get one refill of green tea. It’s a 9/10 for me. Probably would have matched your rating if there was some free dessert at then end. Either way, excellent food and a definite pick for a night out for some “higher end” sushi.


[Note: We had company so there are a couple extra items on this bill than we talked about in the review.]