Takara Sushi

So happy I finally came!! This place was where I wanted to go for my birthday but because of COVID 19, we delayed. Today, I couldn't wait any longer and decided to try it for take out and I am so glad I did!

Their sushi rolls are the star here, with perfectly flavoured rice encompassing fresh and light flavours. Their special rolls are not oxersauced and their maki are spot on. We ordered plenty including the atlantic roll (my favourite) with aburi salmon and a tuna filling and the caterpillar roll with fresh crab and asparagus. Also tried out the chefs roll and pacific roll which both had a hint of mango that complimented the rolls perfectly. The negitoro maki, chopped scallop and spicy tuna were some of the best because of how simple and fresh the ingredients were. The scallops were plump and the negitoro had the perfect balance of green onion and toro. Amazing sushi.

Their sashimi is also of great quality. We got the assorted sushi and I asked for a substitution and the sushi chef was extremely gracious about letting me change the dish. The hamachi, madai and ika were my favourites here.

The food didnt stop there with plenty of hot dishes too including a nabeyaki udon that was only okay where the noodles were a bit too soft and the soup was a little salty. The soft shell crab and chicken karaage were both adored while the chicken katsu was fine, but didn't stand out.

Overall I think that their sushi dishes are a little better than their hot dishes and the prices are higher for smaller portions but the quality and care they put into their food is evident. We will surely be visiting again!

I love the quality of food here! It's such gem in the neighborhood! It's my go to when I crave for sushi! Atlantic, negitoro roll is my favorite!!! Double tuna is pretty good as well!!! Highly recommend!

Decent food. Quick service. Average bathroom.

Ordered Bento Box C for $26. Kind of felt like it looked a little sparse, quantity-wise, but ended up being okay, even with giving two tempura to my cousin. Servers were great about giving us a cold water jug really quickly when we asked. Goma-ae was a bit salty for my liking. Will try something else if I return (not my usual neighbourhood). Mostly Asian clientele which is a great sign.

Late meal with Takara...

I always meant to come by here but whenever I have time, it's either closed that day or I am too late.

Finally managed to sneak away myself for a last minute date with Takara to see what she's all about.

This place is located on the south side of Canada Way close to Boundary Road. I managed to find free street parking in front.
Inside can be described as a small little cozy place with about 10 tables and a 1/2 dozen seats along the bar.

The little meal I ordered for myself;

1. Small hot sake. Just the generic one
2. Soft shell crab. Personally, a little bit too much batter and the batter was a bit too elasticity to my liking.
3. Oyster motoyaki. Basic straight to the point the way I like it sometimes; fresh oysters nicely baked thoroughly on their shells, caramelized little crust on top, and on a little bed of sliced mushrooms and spinaches. Loved it!!
4. Assorted sashimi. Everything was decently fresh but considering they were smaller bite size portion, a better chef's choice would've been nicer for $35.
5. Tuna toro, ikura, uni, tamago nigiris. Everything was decently fresh and tasty.

Overall, pretty much a straightforward little cozy Japanese restaurant. The food was fresh and tasted okay for what they were, but always room for improvements.

The staffs and servers were friendly and informative of the food being served.
It's a nice little cozy place to enjoy a bit of casual sushi if you are in the area. However, if you are looking for money value with generous portions then I suggest somewhere else such as Sushi Garden or Sushi California, etc...

A repeat for me whenever I crave for some oyster mototaki or uni... solid 3 stars

Everything was really good here! We went quite late around 8pm so there was no wait. The presentation was on point. The salmon avocado roll was generously stuffed! The salmon oshi had mango in the middle but I couldn't really taste it but it was still delish. The aburi toro ($4/pc) was nice and fatty. Wish I got more aburi nigiri! The chicken kaarage was boneless and crispy and the spicy mayo it came with was tasty.

The Paradise roll was topped with something a bit salty so probably wouldn't get that again but the mango and cucumber inside were quite refreshing.

They have madai, uni, and salmon belly sashimi. The service is great. I like the seat not too crowded.

Takara means treasure. This is a cute little sushi restaurant by Canada way (pretty much by boundary road) gets quite busy!
Just so we could get a table faster we opted to sit on the bar which was a nice experience actually. I liked watching the chefs behind the counter make the sushi in front of me, it's like I get a free show! I really did learn some cool techniques and things I didn't know about how they roll the sushi (pro tip use Saran Wrap! Who would've thought because my bamboo matt is looking a bit rusty and I'll admit I had rice stick to my matt before)

We got chicken karaage (deep fried and boneless) as an appetizer, it was super crispy and I love the amount of sauce they gave me!
For the rolls we got salmon oshi, the pressed box sushi that comes in 6 pieces. Quite big and boxy, it did hold its shape and the fish tasted very good. I like that they add extra crispy and crunchy bits at the top. We got dynamite roll and an avocado salmon roll. Their rolls are quite big so it was filling and the amount of fish was great because I love salmon.

Amazing service, food quality, and very friendly staff! Everything tasted very fresh and we ordered two additional rolls after (Double Tuna Roll and Atlantic Roll). Presentation of each dish was great and because we sat at the bar, we had the privilege of watching the chefs make the sushi and sashimi dishes.

Would definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a top notch sushi place to try/eat at. It was packed from the moment we got in until we left and there were still people waiting as well.

I was very underwhelmed by the rolls here and preferred the individual nigiri pieces more. Prices are a bit on the high side as well. Overall was disappointed by my experience given the high ratings.

My friend and I came for dinner on Thursday right when they opened at 5 and was the first table seated. They have limited parking in the parking lot next to the restaurant, but there's additional parking in the back as well. There's a sign that says 1 hour parking only, but not sure how well that's enforced.

Takara offers a limited alcohol menu with beer and sake. For food, in addition to sushi, they have a wide range of appetizers, salads, donburi / rice bowls, noodles, bento boxes, etc. All the options you typically find at a Japanese joint.

My friend and I split 3 sushi rolls and I ordered some additional nigiri pieces as well. We tried the smoked salmon roll ($8), the dragon roll ($13), and the spider roll ($13). Of the three, the smoked salmon roll was by far my least favorite. They put sooooo much cream cheese in the roll and it really detracts from it. After one piece, I took out the rest of the cream cheese in the other pieces because it was so overpowering. The spider roll was my favorite, as I didn't like the cucumber in the Dragon Roll.

In addition to the very underwhelming smoked salmon roll, my one other major complaint about the meal was the soy sauce. It was incredibly salty, and I always found myself either dipping too much or too little.

For the nigiri, the regular pieces run anywhere from $2 to $4 per piece, and for aburi run $3.50 to $4 per piece. I had one piece of salmon and chopped scallop, as well as aburi salmon belly and aburi toro. All 4 pieces were really good, though a bit on the pricy side imo.

I paid ~$40 after tax and tip.

The sushi was incredible. I reckoned the chopped scallop role. The service was quick. And the ambiance of the place was cozy and pretty. I Definelty recommend!

Another great meal at Takara Sushi! We enjoyed the tuna tataki, salmon oshi, spider roll and dragon roll. The fish tasted fresh and delicious!