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Toronto-Age |OT3| Going Off the Rails on a Gravy Train
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It says to get some thermal underwear.
Kuro Madoushi
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Thumbs up for Yasu. I'm here right now. No complaints and real tasty. Full impressions later.
UnderWaterTree
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US ATM or a Bank banks have different exchange rates by the way
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
I'm kind of tired...so quick and dirty just like how kave_man hates it.
Apologies for the image spam.
Yasu Sushi Bar
81 Harbord St, Toronto, ON M5S
$80 for Omakase
Everything was freaking good. Service was top notch, taste was incredible, facilities were clean and pleasant. Chef and servers were friendly and the chef encouraged discussion and was very engaging with the clients. THIS was what I was expecting when I had gone to Sushi Kaji awhile ago. Simply fantastic sushi with tons of flavour without all the other unnecessary stuff that a lot of places in Toronto toss in. The best pieces for me were the tuna, the salmon roe, and the sea urchin and the one I didn't really like was the eel.
The servers and the chef pay attention to what you're doing, so I never had to ask for more water, or more tea. In fact, when I was eating with my hands, the server noted it and handed me a towel to wipe my hands off with. The chef answered a bunch of questions and I was really surprised at how knowledgeable he was about the source of the ingredients. Everything was fresh and besides the eel, there were no complaints.
Just some caution that you're going to get about 15-18 pieces and the server and chef will come and tell you that it's the last piece; they offer more, but it's an extra $10 per piece. Additionally, reservations are hit and miss and can be hard to get at times; I lucked out and got reservations for today at 5PM, and when I arrived and started eating, I noted there were easily 6 other seats available, so they could've accommodated more. If you want a popular night such as Friday/Saturday/Sunday, then you'll have to book in advance. Seating if for 5pm and 9:30 pm, so you have to pick one of those too as well and can't simply just drop in since the chef makes the pieces for everyone at the same time.
BigJonsson
Member
What Kave really wants
Glad you liked it
They didn't have the first dish when I went, now I want to try it
What Kave really wants
Why are the wings in the scraps bowl?
We aren't communists here.
Bought three new sweaters to battle the #teamwinter woes.
I find it's easiest to just take out at an ATM lately. I never bother with pre-trip exchange unless it's amount to spend specifically on shopping (for things like clothes or bags and seem like you already own) and >10k.
For peeps allergic to certain seafood, could we ever do "hella different kinds of salmon please" or is it omakase onry?
BigJonsson
Member
That's the wings bowl, the bones go in a bucket!
But cats love fish!
I like sushi. But clear worm sushi is my sushi limit.
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
Just the tip.
Baby sardines
I would think people would be more squeamish with the sea urchin especially if they've had it fresh. Wild Wings wings? Medium?
What Kave really wants
That high torch :')
The server will ask everyone beforehand about preferences and allergies. The chef will also repeat this as a just in case. Dude next to me wanted gluten free (-_-) and no dairy. His date wanted no wasabi even though she was Asian. The other couple wanted less wasabi. Wife and I said it was all good.
BigJonsson
Member
Those would be Duffs wings
chaobreaker
Member
Sometimes I feel like I'm a pleb for not liking sushi. Granted I probably never had what could be considered good sushi.
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
Damn meant duffs. Went there about 2 months ago.
Oh, I wish. I'm not baller like Kraft with his connections, but we'll see if we can't get into other places. There's Yasuda and there's also one from Jiro's son.
I was in the Ewww bait disgusting slimy territory before I had some at a buffet and I had it on my goddamn mind all week. Now I love it to hell. Wife was the same except she had terrible sushi in Korea and when she came here and I took her to a regular place, she fell in love with it.
Really, you get used to the rice first and then you get by the raw fish pretty quick. Helps if you've had rare steak or raw oysters too.
There are some places like Sushi Yasu though...that tuna oh my god! Every tiny square of that piece of fish just had the most wonderful flavour and the wasabi root the chef used just enhanced it.
You don't understand, buying winter gear is the first step to becoming a part of #teamwinter.
Emperor Bohe
Member
where can i buy an affordable coffee tamper in downtown Toronto? the one I have sucks
I have a coat, but it hasn't been cold enough to wear it, so I've also just been adding layers.
Junior Mint
Member
The Bay might have some.
Green Beanery will for sure but their stuff is kind of insanely expensive... I remember looking for espresso shot glasses there and they were something like $45 for 2.
Puhleeze. I'm firmly in #teamwinter's camp and I wear a light jacket over a sweatshirt. Unzipped. No gloves or hat. Man up, bitches.
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
Bots wear clothing and leave their homes?!
Well that's easy since you don't leave your house.
Hey, my apartment is really cold.
At least I can if I want to without a walker, old lady.
That's not team winter, that's just dumb.
It's only dumb if you're a wimp who can't handle the cold.
Liberty4all
Banned
Wife is dragging me out all over town for black Friday shopping. Premium outlets in the morning, heartland at afternoon, possible costco/target/walmart stops.
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What kind of winter boots are these? They look p cool.Anyone picking up anything tomorrow? I'm gonna be lining up at 12AM for these
Gonna drag my gf along so I can get 2 pairs lol. Not looking forward to going to work right after though.
RIP in Peace Bamelin
Anyone picking up anything tomorrow? I'm gonna be lining up at 12AM for these
Gonna drag my gf along so I can get 2 pairs lol. Not looking forward to going to work right after though.
Damn these look nice.
I'm totally gonna ask my bro to grab me a pair.
I don't understand doorbuster deals in canada for usa thanksgiving. it's not a holiday here. are people really skipping work/school to get a crappy sale at walmart?
order online from US then
order online from US then
Liberty4all
Banned
By unhappy happenstance my wife and I are on vacation this week and planned to do our Xmas shopping this weekend. I didn't even realize it was going to fall on bf.
I'm hoping its not too bad being in Canada and that most people will be at work.
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
Jesus Christ I hate flying...well, I hate it when it's 13 hours and then a 1 hour taxi ride after...
Nice and temperate here so Japan is #teamwarm
Nice and temperate here so Japan is #teamwarm
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
It's only 11pm here dammit!
Lostconfused
Member
What about teams #typhoon and #earthquake ?
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