Tag Archives: Japanese

First Time at Daimaru for AYCE Japanese Hot Pot

Posted on April 14, 2025 by stenoodie

I am late to the Japanese hot pot party. Lots of people have been to Daimaru Shabu Shabu (大丸) at this point. They have multiple locations across the GTA. I was really excited to go try it out for the … Continue reading →

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AYCE Sushi at Ichiban Asian All You Can Eat Markham

Posted on March 2, 2024 by stenoodie

I thoroughly enjoyed the all-you-can-eat sushi at the brand new Ichiban Aisan All You Can Eat in Markham. It’s located on Highway 7 near Main Street Unionville and replaces Yang’s Sushi Bar and located in the same plaza as Smash … Continue reading →

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Tasting at Ramen Yutaka in Aurora

Posted on June 8, 2020 by stenoodie

January 29, 2020: I was invited to Ramen Yutaka in Aurora to try out their signature in-house made chicken ramen and assorted appetizers. Ramen Yutaka is located at the SmartCentres Aurora North shopping plaza at 84 First Commerce Drive, Unit … Continue reading →

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Pandemic 2020 Takeout Eats: Gal’s Sushi in Markham

Posted on May 23, 2020 by stenoodie

After a fruitful hour-long walk on a gorgeous spring day at Rouge Valley Park last weekend, it was finally time for some takeout sushi. Gal’s Sushi in Markham (3621 Hwy 7 East, Unit 106) was on the way home which … Continue reading →

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New cocktail menu at Udon Kitanoya

Posted on January 4, 2020 by stenoodie

Here’s to the first tasting event of 2020! Thanks to Devon Dine, we were able to try out the new cocktails menu at Udon Kitanoya. This Japanese restaurant opened in the summer of 2019 but recently acquired their alcohol licence. … Continue reading →

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Araya Sushi on Hwy 7 and Markham Road

Posted on December 15, 2019 by stenoodie

Araya Sushi Japanese & Korean Restaurant is a new restaurant on Highway 7 and Markham Road. It takes over the unit that was previously a Tim Hortons. Araya Sushi

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Tsuta Japanese Soba Noodles – Tsim Sha Tsui

Posted on November 16, 2019 by stenoodie

It was lunch time and when passing by the Harbour City entrance, I noticed “Japanese soba noodles” on the side of the storefront of this restaurant. After passing by the restaurant again in a few minutes, we decided to stop … Continue reading →

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Brown Donkatsu and Ramen

Posted on May 10, 2019 by stenoodie

April 28, 2019: We were in the area of First Markham Place and looking for a restaurant to have lunch. We went to Brown Donkatsu and Ramen. I remember when this restaurant used to be called Sonoya Japanese Noodle House … Continue reading →

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Hamaru Sushi at Leslie and York Mills

Posted on April 2, 2019 by stenoodie

March 24, 2019: After our Paint Nite event next door, we headed over to Hamaru Sushi at 4 p.m. for a really early dinner. The online ratings for this small Japanese restaurant at a strip plaza next to a CIBC … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian Sushi at Tenon Vegetarian Cuisine

Posted on March 29, 2019 by stenoodie

March 23, 2019: Vegetarian sushi and sashimi found here! Tenon Vegetarian Cuisine (天恩中日素食料理) used to be a regular Japanese restaurant many, many years ago. I remember dining here with my mom at least ten years ago and remembering the visit … Continue reading →