While in Toronto in February, our hotel front desk clerk suggested “Sushi Hiro” and described the location on Baldwin Street now occupied by Kuni Sushi Ya, which I can only imagine was confusion his part. Still, we were pretty happy with Kuni Sushi Ya, and I took a few photos to share with other sushi lovers!
(Yes, this is another scheduled post… I have so many things to write about and so many great places and things to share!)
Interior of Kuni Sushi Ya (iPhone photo)
The outside is fairly easy to miss, but the interior is spacious and well-decorated, with discreet lighting that changes colour (which is kind of interesting, and kind of funny.. it means each of my photos might have a certain different light cast upon them. While we were there the roads were still very bad due to snow, so the restaurant was largely empty, though a few other customers came in while we were there. There was very little staff as well, but they were prompt and attentive.
gyoza (iPhone Photo)
We went for the All You Can Eat (AYCE) sushi, and decided to split a few rolls so we could try a little more. We started out with an order of gyoza that came with sauce already drizzled over it. They were a little over cooked, but alright. I wouldn’t order them again – not that I imagine I’ll be in Toronto looking for sushi anytime soon again!
A selection of choices (iPhone Photo)
We shared a mushroom roll – we had tried this ages ago at a place in Calgary and really liked it – but I found this a little tough and chewy. I think that I like the flavour more than the texture – though the mushroom might be really nice with something else (if a little more tender).
We also shared a Fuji Mountain roll – this is a spicy tuna and tempura bits roll with white tuna on top. The spicy tuna was fantastic, but I really didn’t like the white tuna at all.
Also pictured above is the sashimi we ordered – one piece each of tuna and salmon, and Connie ordered two pieces of mackerel as well. The salmon was good, but we both agreed that we really didn’t like the white tuna at all. I had this earlier at Gallery Sushi (see previous post) and didn’t actually know what it was – but it was strange and we weren’t too fond of it.
Pretty roll (iPhone Photo)
Finally, from our AYCE sushi roll selections, we had a Shichimi Maki roll – this was spicy tuna, avocado, tempura bits, wasabi tobiko, and spicy sauce. I don’t really love the tempura bits, and thought this could have had much more tobiko in it, but it was certainly pretty and tasty!
Ice cream for dessert (iPhone Photo)
Our AYCE meal also came with ice cream – I chose ginger while Connie had mango and green tea. It was lovely, with little chunks of real ginger, but I really like an AYCE menu that includes dessert!
Kuni Sushi Ya menu (iPhone photo)
I also took a few photos of the menu. The regular menu is above showing the regular (not the AYCE) prices.
Kuni Sushi Ya menu (iPhone photo)
Many selections on the All You Can Eat menu above and below. (Aka the Buffet Menu)
My experience here was wonderful, apart from one small issue – the washrooms are in the basement (accessible only through a narrow stairwell – not suitable for anyone with issues with stairs) and it was FREEZING. I couldn’t believe how cold it was down there!
Kuni Sushi Ya menu (iPhone photo)
Kuni Sushi Ya
(416) 260-3188
20 Baldwin St
Toronto, ON
Happy Sushi Belly 