Kiu Japanese - Markham

Not our first time at this place, but this time it’s the absolute worst experience of all. The food takes a long time to come, and the quality is not as good as before. Sushi rice seems to be old rice and the udon tastes very plain, like the chef didn’t use salt at all. Also the drinks take a long time and it’s such a rip off. The sangria in the picture is very small and it costs $19! The waiter tells us they are very busy but the restaurant isn’t even half full. Even asking for some water takes a while and we have to ask them to leave the bottle so we don’t have to wait again.

They have this little card they put on the table with a message to celebrate anniversaries and other special occasions if you let them know before hand. Lovely restaurant looking forward to the next visit!

The thing I love most about this place is their attention to detail. Every step of the experience is well thought out and executed flawlessly. From the moment you walk in to the moment you leave you are truly treated like a valued guest. Servers, bartenders, and chefs alike stopped by to ensure that everything was up to my expectation. The only thing better than the service was the food, take a look at the effort that goes into the presentation of this sashimi. Even the straw used for their cocktails is the most optimal straw to use because it’s perforated and no ice chips can come through it. Overall fantastic place which I will be enjoying time and time again.

Restaurant had a very luxurious feeling and experience furniture and decorations were super aesthetic. Ordered the eel bbq donburi (unagl don) which tasted super rich and came with a side of miso. Only downside of this restaurant is the very small proportions. Friend ordered pork chops and got like 3 pieces.

Staff were super nice and great atmosphere. The food was on par but nothing stands out too much. Udon was my favorite. I am more of an AYCE guy but this is a great place for a nice date after the movies. Only reason why it is not a 5 star is because of the expensive price. If you are looking for a filling meal and an alcoholic drink with it, it will run you up to around $60-$90 after tac and tips.