Aji Sia is possibly the best all you can eat deal in the downtown core next to Sushi Island on College, but you'll be on the clock, so don't get too comfortable eating those delicious maki rolls.
The location on Queen, just west of Spadina is prime, especially with the underwhelming Japanese offerings that lie further east on the strip, and the lack of any real sushi for blocks west. Decor inside is comfortable and modern with most of the tables placed far enough apart to allow for a decent amount of comfort and elbow room.
Although Aji Sai's sushi and sashimi offerings are scant, they do a fabulous job with the maki. Make sure to order the Firehouse Roll, a delicious surprise of tuna, tempura bits and banana, draped in a spicy mayonnaise. The Rock and Roll is a delicious treat with cucumber, salmon roe and avocado lightly coated in tempura and deep fried. The oyster roll is a delightful contrast of hot, sauteed oyster nestled between warm rice and tightly wrapped nori. From the kitchen, Negienoki Yaki, enoki mushrooms wrapped in tender beef are delicious, despite needing soya to round out the flavour.
My only caveat: because of the high turn-over and massive lineups that form during peak hours, the servers will allow only a 70 minute window of ordering. And they will come to your table repeatedly to remind you of this. If you're planning on lingering, chatting or doing much more than stuffing yourself to the gills at a rapid pace, you might want to opt for an a restaurant that permits you to digest your food. This is especially off-putting, after enjoying everything else so much.
Value: Good
Price: $21 per person for All You Can Eat. $65 for two people and a bottle of sake.
Jenny Likes It: *** Seconds, please.
467 Queen St W
Toronto, ON
(416) 603-3366
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