Solo Sushi-Ya

We read the review and decided to give it a try for omakase. Unfortunately, we are really disappointed. The service is well below average. They are under-staffed and the chef has this attitude that can totally ruin your dinner mood. We asked him a question about the menu and he embarrased us as if we had never had omakase before. We have tried omakase at a number of other places and this one is disappointing. Their fish is fresh but the diversity is limited. Our steamed eggs were overcooked and the dessert was only a red-bean ice-cream that you can get from any japanese restaurant. We can't see the passion that other reviewers mentioned.

Solo Sushi-Ya sounds like just another Chinese/Korean owned Japanese Restaurant. But don't let the name fool you, this is a great Japanese Restaurant.

My wife and I go there on special occasions and we are always very pleased. The Chef is passionate about what he does and it shows; in presentation and taste.

I love ordering Omekase as you never know what you are going to get and I like that. I have complete faith in the Chef and he has never dissapointed.

The place is a little expensive, but worth it.

I read Ami Pataki's review in the Star and decided to try it out. Overall, this restaurant has the best sushi that I have ever tasted in Toronto. I've tried Zen, Hiro sushi, Cafe Michi, Japango and others before. It is almost as good as the sushi that I tasted in a restaurant next to the fish market in Tokyo, Japan. I sat next to the chef and he is a very nice person to talk to. I think that $50 would translate to easily $80 in Toronto so we didn't mind the 30 minute drive. I loved all the dishes except for the fried fish that was just good. Also, the dessert was ginger ice cream with a blackberry which was a bit of a let down compared to the rest of the meal which was excellent! Highly recommended.

Even for folk who have travelled widely, including in Japan, this restaurant is one of the very best. You have a chef (and owner) who is a true artist and you can safely place yourself in his hands (omekaze) in fact you will quickly learn that you had better! A character, as somebody else remarked, a man of passion and strong likes and dislikes. Be polite, please don't be loud, and you will love this place!!

UNBELIEVABLE!!! Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, LA, Seattle, Miami, Chicago... By far the best sushi I have ever had EVER in North America! The freshest fish combined with the most complex and exquisite flavors. An absolute delight. Even the soy-sauce is home brewed by the chef. The chef is not only a true artist but real character sure to entertain while sharing his works of culinary art.