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ND Sushi & Grill
ND Sushi & Grill is so nondescript that you could easily miss if just passing by the restaurant-rich section of Baldwin Street upon which it's located. But great sushi is worth seeking out, and ND Sushi & Grill did not disappoint me in my quest for a terrific meal.
The space is small but not cramped, and the spartan decorations keep with the minimalist cuisine. I made an unnecessary reservation as only a few other patrons trickled in while we ate. The hostess acted as our server, presenting each dish and offering commentary on the menu. Despite the lack of guests, service was slow that night. We had to call the server over to take our orders and she seemed nervous about our food choices which made us hesitant as well. She seemed concerned that we didn't know what we were in for.
She dissuaded me from ordering the Maguro Tataki ($8), and instead recommended the Albacore Tuna Salad ($12). I took her suggestion, while a friend went with the Tataki. That dish was lovely and understated while mine offered an artful presentation. Both featured thick slices of raw albacore, flash-seared and lightly seasoned. The Tataki was served in a simple sesame and soy dressing, while the salad was piled high with greens and crispy noodles that were a light touch but packed a lot of flavour and texture. Both dishes were wonderful, though I must claim a preference for mine.
For my main, I ordered an assortment of sushi ($19) and was amazed when it was brought out. The maki rolls were sliced into massive pieces that fell apart on the first bite. I had the Dynamite roll and I couldn't decide between using chopsticks or my hands because neither could get a piece to my mouth intact. The nigiri were topped with some of the freshest sashimi I've had in Ontario.
One guest ordered the full Dragon Roll ($12), and for the price, she got her money's worth. The roll was the length of my forearm. That, coupled with the width, made it a challenge to finish.
Despite being stuffed after all that sushi I could not resist the dessert menu. I was very disappointed that they were out of the green tea panna cotta, but I rallied and ordered the Banana Red Bean Spring Roll ($6.50). Banana came wrapped in crisp pastry and surrounded by adzuki beans and warm chocolate sauce. Served with some vanilla bean ice cream, it was a heavenly finish to an intensely satisfying meal.
Writing and photos by Angelina Purpura
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LOL. The author clearly doesn't know what the hell she's talking about.
First off, nigiri sushi isn't topped with sashimi. Yes, sashimi is sliced fish, but its presentation and culinary ideas are distinct from sushi.
Second, if you think this place has the "freshest sashimi [...] in Ontario," then you really haven't been to many Japanese restaurants, have you? Considering the price point, I bet you most of their fish comes frozen.
Thanks for getting my hopes up, though!
Try them. I know you love it. So good and so tender sushi. Melt in your mouth as flavours come out like big surprise.
Go there right now. I go now with family. See you soon.
The food is excellent, service accommodating. Often do takeout, as do a number of local residents. Worth a trip.
I never really understand how qualified you have to be to review here. "Nigiri topped with sashimi" ...jeez.
Me , I prefer pizza topped with salad -yum.
ND is definitely a couple of steps up from your average sushi place. With reasonable prices, fresh fish and original plates. Look at what's on offer on Fresh Daily Chalkboard and you really can't go wrong! More than that, you will be amazed at the quality. I highly recommend ND Sushi to anyone who wants sushi but also something a little bit different.
The place is never crowded, the prices are reasonable, and whatever dressing they use on their salad, it's incredible.
focused and didn't come with the usual unapealing sweet sauce. It is certainly a pleasant surprise. I will go back another 5 times and confirm my reviews after.
To those who haven't tried, just go and you won't regret it, with the condition that you are not expecting all you can eat sushi type of servings and price.
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