spnx
(Post Master Sr)
01/07/18 02:37 PM
Scarborough Japanese restaurant?

My old family friend from Tokyo (our auto mechanic since 1984) lives at Pt. Union and Lawrence and I'm going to take him out for dinner when I visit Toronto in the Spring.

I haven't lived in Toronto for so long, I don't know what's out there. I don't want him to have to drive all the way across the city or anything.

Something reasonable that would be acceptable to an actual Japanese guy out here - anyone know? Thanks!


4Three
(Post Master Sr)
01/07/18 06:19 PM
Re: Scarborough Japanese restaurant?

I like this place, but you gotta book ahead. And the place is tiny.

https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Aoyama+...8!4d-79.3290842


A2B-Lexus
(Post Master Supreme)
01/07/18 06:55 PM
Re: Scarborough Japanese restaurant?

https://www.yelp.ca/biz/le-cafe-michi-toronto

Japanese people run the joint, prices are reasonable. They've been there for 20 years plus.


A2B-Lexus
(Post Master Supreme)
01/07/18 06:55 PM
Re: Scarborough Japanese restaurant?

 Originally Posted By: 4Three
I like this place, but you gotta book ahead. And the place is tiny.

https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Aoyama+...8!4d-79.3290842


I still need to hit up this joint.


Screamin Type ARGH!
(Post Master Supreme)
01/07/18 07:46 PM
Re: Scarborough Japanese restaurant?

https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Restaurant_Re...to_Ontario.html

A2B-Lexus
(Post Master Supreme)
01/07/18 10:05 PM
Re: Scarborough Japanese restaurant?


 Originally Posted By: Screamin DC2R
https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Restaurant_Review-g155019-d1106782-Reviews-Sagano_Japanese_Restaurant-Toronto_Ontario.html


This is the HR-V of sushi. Japanese food made by someone not Japanese. Probably tastes OK but not authentic.


4age
(Post Master Sr)
01/08/18 08:11 AM
Re: Scarborough Japanese restaurant?

Great calls on aoyama and cafe Michi. Both solid and top Japanese food in scarb. Can't go wrong with either one. Both require booking ahead of time.

phoenixrage
(Post Master Supreme)
01/08/18 08:59 AM
Re: Scarborough Japanese restaurant?

taking a japanese person out for japanese food... seems a bit odd to me, but ok.

TheRealCSnapper
(Post Master Supreme)
01/08/18 09:17 AM
Re: Scarborough Japanese restaurant?

http://zenjapaneserestaurant.com

4age
(Post Master Sr)
01/08/18 09:18 AM
Re: Scarborough Japanese restaurant?

zen is in markham now. but that is the shitttttt

Screamin Type ARGH!
(Post Master Supreme)
01/08/18 09:21 AM
Re: Scarborough Japanese restaurant?

haha yeah seen them, right by nextmod (was there on Sat) lol.

A2B-Lexus
(Post Master Supreme)
01/08/18 09:22 AM
Re: Scarborough Japanese restaurant?

Overnight from japan. Price point is higher.

Hatorade
(Post Master Supreme)
01/08/18 09:42 AM
Re: Scarborough Japanese restaurant?

 Originally Posted By: 4age
zen is in markham now. but that is the shitttttt


Yeah it was ok and turned to poop


Hatorade
(Post Master Supreme)
01/08/18 09:45 AM
Re: Scarborough Japanese restaurant?

https://www.kaiseki.ca

Anyone been there? This might be the top Japanese restaurant in Toronto.


A2B-Lexus
(Post Master Supreme)
01/08/18 10:24 AM
Re: Scarborough Japanese restaurant?

 Originally Posted By: Hatorade
 Originally Posted By: 4age
zen is in markham now. but that is the shitttttt


Yeah it was ok and turned to poop


That’s usually what happens when you eat. As long as it comes out solid, you are ok.


Hatorade
(Post Master Supreme)
01/08/18 11:44 AM
Re: Scarborough Japanese restaurant?

LOL

titty sprinkles
(Post Master Supreme)
01/08/18 02:19 PM
Re: Scarborough Japanese restaurant?



porschetr
(Post Master Supreme)
01/08/18 02:50 PM
Re: Scarborough Japanese restaurant?

If he’s Japanese who’s been living in TO for over 30 years, wouldn’t he know of all the good Japanese restaurants?
I would feel strange if someone from out of the city visits me and take me out for Korean food.

That’s something what HE should be doing, not you.


zaius
(Post Master Sr)
01/08/18 02:58 PM
Re: Scarborough Japanese restaurant?

 Originally Posted By: Hatorade
https://www.kaiseki.ca

Anyone been there? This might be the top Japanese restaurant in Toronto.


I think kaji is up there


spnx
(Post Master Sr)
01/08/18 06:44 PM
Re: Scarborough Japanese restaurant?

 Originally Posted By: phoenixrage
taking a japanese person out for japanese food... seems a bit odd to me, but ok.


Hey, don't look at me. I tried to take him out to a pub.

He's an older Japanese guy. All he does is work all the time. He very rarely eats out.

Cool guy though. He used to do pit crew for Aston Martin and Saab racing teams. In Japan.

Thanks for all the suggestions! I won't be in TO until April - lots of time to pick one and book \:\)


Lafora
(Post Master Sr)
01/08/18 09:21 PM
Re: Scarborough Japanese restaurant?

 Originally Posted By: 4Three
I like this place, but you gotta book ahead. And the place is tiny.

https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Aoyama+...8!4d-79.3290842


between aoyama and michi, i personally prefer this place.


SuPeR-MaRiO
(Post Master Sr)
01/09/18 09:07 AM
Re: Scarborough Japanese restaurant?

 Originally Posted By: porschetr
If he’s Japanese who’s been living in TO for over 30 years, wouldn’t he know of all the good Japanese restaurants?
I would feel strange if someone from out of the city visits me and take me out for Korean food.

That’s something what HE should be doing, not you.

This is exactly what i was thinking


spnx
(Post Master Sr)
01/10/18 12:34 AM
Re: Scarborough Japanese restaurant?

I seriously think he spends all of his time either at work or home.

xza8
(Sr Member)
01/10/18 11:27 PM
Re: Scarborough Japanese restaurant?

 Originally Posted By: TheRealCSnapper
http://zenjapaneserestaurant.com


meh for lunch, was not impressed

sliced wagyu don... wtf? how about a wagyu steak or cubes instead.