Yoko Japanese Restaurant

Price: 3/5
Taste: 4.5/5 (for their sushi at least)
Authenticity: 3/5
Atmosphere: 3.5/5
Service: 4.5/5

This is my ALL TIME FAVOURITE Japanese restaurant (so far) in Toronto. When I say Japanese Restaurant, I'm talking about those restaurants that serve typical dishes like generic bento boxes, sashimi boats, spider rolls etc etc. For example, restaurants that I'd compare Yoko with would be Gal's Sushi or Hana-Bi Sushi (I mentioned this in an earlier post), NOT restaurants that are unique/fusion like Guu.

Why do I like it so much?
Simply because of their fresh fish and their ROLLS!!! Their spider maki rolls, spicy salmon and green/black/red dragon rolls are the best sushi rolls I've had in Toronto. 

Spider Maki

Let's take this Spider Maki for example. It's so delicious and MEMORABLE because:

1. The amount of rice:
• They give you less rice around the roll and more stuffing inside so the yummyness inside is what fills you up, not the unnecessary extra rice. 
2. The stuffing itself:
• For example, in this spider maki, the main ingredient that you taste is their crispy (and juicy) fried soft shell crab. They give you such a large portion of it. Also, I'm a HUGE fan of yam and in their spider maki, they have a nice piece of fried yam inside which pairs well with the soft shell crab. 
3. The size: 
• each piece of the roll is so large that stuffing the whole roll in your mouth is a challenge (but it is do-able if you want to look like a chipmunk) 
4. Their Special Sauce 
• Though you can't see it in the spider maki, if you ever order their Spicy Salmon, they serve it with a special restaurant sauce that is both spicy and sweet. 

Love Boat A Combo

Here is a picture of one of their Sushi Boat combos and they are delicious! You can taste the freshness of the fish and again, they limit the amount of rice for each sushi in order for the customers to enjoy the flavours of the raw fish more.

If you don't feel like eating raw fish or rolls that day, they also offer traditional Korean Dishes like Bibimbap (and others that I don't remember) and the sides dishes (edaname, sweet potato, bean sprouts etc) that come with that are delicious too!

They have great service. Each table is equipped with a bell so calling for waiters/waitresses couldn't be easier. They greet you happily when you come in and when you leave and in my past experiences, they have NEVER messed up an order or given you the wrong dishes.

Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant for their rolls. Though it may seem quiet and deserted sometimes, don't be afraid to go in! You HAVE to try this place out :)