Nome Izakaya - Toronto

After sampling two of their salmon rolls, I found them so similar that it’s difficult to distinguish between. Both the apple salmon roll $19.80) and the seared salmon roll $20.80) are encased in the fish with cucumber, avocado, asparagus, and crab meat salad on the centre. Where the difference lies are a few ingredients: the apple salmon including julienned apple and onion, while the seared salmon features cream cheese, coleslaw, and a host of other condiments. Both were freshly made, stuffed with fillings, and potentially the seared salmon having a slight edge with the plethora of sauces used to add interest.For those who are squeamish about raw fish, Nomé Izakaya’s extensive menu offers tons of cooked dishes. Their chicken wings $14.80 for a lb) were a hit with a shatteringly crispy crust and juicy interior having been wet-brined in soy sauce-based marinade. They were flavourful enough naked, but a hit of the spicy honey garlic made it even better.The Japa-burgers $17.80 for 3; extra piece for $5.90) are akin to a smashed burger slider with tomato, lettuce, onion, barbeque sauce, and a garlic mayonnaise. Interestingly, they toast the bottom of the bun so it resists getting soggy – I like it crispier so this was perfect for me, but I can see those who like a super soft bun finding this to be a drag.While the sliders were delicious, there wasn’t really anything “Japanese” about them. I would have liked a more pronounce sauce perhaps subbing teriyaki for the barbeque) and more Japanese ingredients slivers of toasted nori in lieu of the lettuce) to differentiate the burgers.Dive into the mac cheese $15.80) upon arrival as it’s so gooey and rich when it’s hot out of the oven. Diced bell pepper, onion, and bacon are mixed throughout to give it interest shrimp and scallops are also available, we eliminated these to accommodate an allergy). I didn’t expect an izakaya to make such a stellar pasta, but this rivaled many Southern joints.This is a long review for the rest visit Gastro World.

Food was very good, but portions are on the smaller end so if sharing, better with a couple people.

Great for their $1 oysters on tues/Wednesday. The sushi rolls were great too. The fried chicken was okay but a good place to share appetizers with

This place was recommended by a colleague and we decided to try it on my daughter’s birthdayThe restaurant was not too busy, clean and the atmosphere ok for an early evening dinnerThe service was decent but they can improveWe had wasabi raw squid salad which probably was the best dish out of allThe hamburger sliders were just ok and nothing specialThe bulgogie tacos were tastelessThe potatoes chips came with a delicious dipThe cocktail drinks were disappointing given pricePaid parking available near byWe might give it a second try at a different time

Loved everything. Try the sliders and the beef ribs; the marinade was very good. The Takoyaki was good. I wasn’t blown away with the Lobster fantasy sushi was too hyped up for what it is.Portion size is the only problem; e.g I would need 3 orders of the ribs to feel satisfied and I don’t eat that much.Servers were nice and place was busy but clean and food came out fast.7.5/10 overall; would come again for a cozy night out (if I ate a meal earlier in the day).