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TO – Japango v. Wow! Sushi (Sushi Showdown)

     This week has been filled with sushi and sashimi, and so am I. I had the pleasure of visiting two sushi joints in Toronto; Japango, a small place I have heard many good things about, and Wow! Sushi, a personal favourite of mine.

     Let’s start with Japango.

Address | 122 Elizabeth Street, Toronto, ON
Price$20

     I came here with high expectations from all that I have read about this restaurant. When we first arrived, we were greeted inside of a tiny room that seated about 15 people, a good sign of authenticity within this bustling urban city. We decided to go with the sashimi platter, Japango roll, as well as a salmon teriyaki bento box. I believe that they made their own teriyaki sauce, but it seemed to be a bit too sweet for my taste. The Japango roll was a bit of a disappointment because it was a standard California roll topped with sashimi. However, I enjoyed the sashimi, which was served fresh, although a few pieces were a bit too firm. Overall, I would say skip the bento and go with the sashimi and a roll. Continue reading