Lola Sushi

Vegetarians/​vegans: menu items marked as vegetarian might not be veg.
We ordered the Vegetable Soon Tofu Soup because it was marked as vegetarian. I asked the waiter to double check if it really was. She told me there is beef in the broth. She also told me that’s there’s dairy in the tempura batter and fish in the miso soup.
Really good service, but tricky to navigate the menu if you’re veg! Be prepared to double check everything.

Story time!
A long time ago back when I was still just starting my sushi escapades (read: ~30 pounds lighter), there was a family owned sushi restaurant located in a very convenient location for me and my friends. We would gather there, get familiar with the owners, eat to our hearts content, and always have a great time. One week, we headed there to find that the restaurant had in fact closed down without any prior notice… it was a sad day for us all. The restaurant was unique in their dishes, especially their spicy salmon roll. Simply put, to this day, there has only been one place that has able to stand it’s ground against it. And the only reason it can is because of the fact that they are (were) sister restaurants, owned by the same person.
If you haven’t guessed, Lola sushi is said restaurant.
To this day, Lola has been the one restaurant I’ve found myself willing to drive over 40 minutes to get to. They have the sushi rolls that no one has come close to competing with, for one main reason: they don’t skimp on the ingredients.
Time and time again, sushi restaurant after sushi restaurant will find a way to maximize their profits: whether through increasing vegetable-​to-​meat ratios, over-​packing the rice on the rolls, or just simply providing little/​no meat to their rolls. This is not the case with Lola. If you haven’t already taken a look at the gallery on here, you can tell. They add gratuitous amounts of filling for the salmon rolls, their lobster roll actually has a good amount of lobster in it, and their sunset crab roll is simply extravagant (these are my top 3 rolls at this restaurant by the way).
While I’ll admit that their décor and service is somewhat lacking, I find myself biased in my review this time around because of the fact that it their rolls are simply on a whole other level than other places. With rather attractive menu prices, you can have yourself a grand feast and then some for much less than you would at other restaurants.
At the end of the day, Lola Sushi brings me back to a younger time back when I was just discovering Toronto/GTA’s sushi. And it’ll probably remain on the top of my a-​la-​carte restaurants for a long time to come.
This place is a definite try. Please go!

Lola is probably the best sushi in Toronto! I have dragged my friends across Toronto to Lola and now they have become stable biweekly costumers at Lola. Fresh and generous sushi. The amazing freshness of the fish is not overshadowed by unnecessary amount of rice you would find in other sushi places. The sashimi is unlike anywhere else. And the stuff off the grill or their Korean menu is also impressive.

The sushi here was pretty underwhelming considering all the good reviews. I’ve waaay better sushi in Mississauga even. None of the sushi was particularly fresh and the salad was average as well. The place was pretty empty although it was pretty early in the evening. I can’t complain about the service though.

If you’re looking for a cheap and filling sushi lunch you can’t go wrong with Lola. Bentos start at around $ 8 and have all the standards you’d expect… Sushi, sashimi, bulgogi, etc.
As an added bonus, they also have Korean food such as BiBimBap.
They might not look like much, and their sushi wraps might not always be perfect, but this place is packed with good food and value.

Looooove this place, have been here so many times and never disappointed! Their spicy salmon is my favorite compared to any other sushi place I’ve been to (and I’ve been to many), as they add tempura bits and spicy mayo on top — ((OMG)). The prices are great too. The bento boxes are also great deals, used to get them all the time :) Very nice staff, and cozy atmosphere, I’m going back as soon as I get the chance!

Chirashi bowl: good
Galbi: good, but needs more marinade
Dolsot bibimbap: average, sauce is too sweet and not spicy enough
Nothing was done wrong, but nothing was extraordinary.

A great little sushi place, good sized portions and fair price. Have been several times and the good is always fresh and service pleasant and fast. It gets busy at lunch so get there early to get a seat. Also one nice thing is that they don’t have any TVs blaring away in the background and it’s generally a quiet place to talk or catch up on the news.

Was in the area for a massage and after was looking for a place to get dinner. Was kinda late and my boyfriend and i was just about to decide to go home and eat when we came across this tiny piece of coziness on the wall. We usually read reviews before eating at a place but this was one of those places that we just decided on the spot. Happy that we did! I had the Unagi don and it was delicious! The serving was generous that i even got to share some with my baby. He had a beef rice and it was equally as good. Both meals were filling. Now reading reviews i wish i had ordered a bit of sashimi… well theres always a next time :)

2.5÷5, +.5 for service
If this is the best that the Yonge-​Eglinton area can offer in terms of sushi, I probably will skip this neighbourhood if I’m looking for a balance between good quality sushi and good prices.
The first thing I realized when I arrived for lunch was the lack of lunch specials. Although there are plenty of options available (such as maki sets), I expected a separate menu for lunch items, similar to pretty much every single Japanese restaurant I go to.
I ordered the SM-​1 sushi/​maki set, which came with a soup and salad. The soup was okay, though the salad quantity was lower than I expected. Not a huge issue; it’s salad after all. The actual sushi and maki had a couple of issues: The maki pieces (california roll) did not stick very well. Two of the six pieces fell off immediately after I grabbed it with chopsticks. Also, I found the raw fish/​rice ratio to be too high; there was a lot of rice with not a lot of fish, and I found myself quite full at around 75% completion (though I did manage to finish the set at the end). Also of note, their wasabi is very strong, so if you’re weak in wasabi tolerance like me, ask them to not put it in. You have been warned.
For $ 12.95 plus tax it was definitely one of the higher end prices for my sushi lunch explorations, though I did get a few more pieces than usual. If they had a lunch special that was around $ 10 with two less pieces I would consider giving this place a second try. Service was good though; I didn’t need to call any employees for them to take my order, refilling my tea, or asking for the bill.

Went there for dinner last night with the girlfriend, ordered way too much (as always) But it was all very delicious and fresh. No complaints. We got the butterfish sashimi, salmon sashimi, unagi nigiri, black caterpillar roll, spicy scallop roll (awesome) and a lobster roll. Not a spec of food was left! Will definitely be back to this local joint.

I tried out the sashimi bento at lunch time and the small sushi party tray for dinner. Both meals came with one of the freshest salmon sashimis I’ve ever had. The tuna sashimi was kinda tough so I’m not sure about the quality of that. unfortunately the meals weren’t filling enough. I think it’s a trade off between quality and quantity. also the restaurant smelled kinda old so I’m glad I got take outs instead.

B3. Sashimi bento is the best bang for your buck… sashimi includes red tuna sashimi which is quite rare.
only downside is, its not the most filling meal.

Went to Lola last night and had the Super Deluxe Bento box (love the name) and everything was excellent. Beautiful tuna and salmon sashimi (with tilapia, I think), beef teriyaki cooked perfectly, 4 small rolls that left me wanting more, and tempura that hit the spot. Even the soup and salad were good. I will definitely be back. Definitely.

If there’s one thing that’s intolerable, it’s being served food that’s gone bad.
Unfortunately, my boyfriend consumed some bad tuna and was sick for most of our vacation which we went on the following day. EEK!
The rest of our food was fine, but he got sick from the Spicy Tuna Roll (we’re 100% certain as I didn’t eat any; I’m allergic to the tempura inside).
¹⁰⁄₁₀ would not risk it again.

Ok so what’s good about this place is definitely their prices — very good value for money here.
But you get what you pay for — it’s not super high quality. But hey, you want good sushi go to izzu at davisville and you’ll double your bill.
The portions are generous and a must order is the spicy tuna rolls or spicy salmon rolls. They top o the rolls with more deep friend tuna or salmon in panko. Great touch and only for $ 6.
The interior is not the greatest, but it adds to the experience. The menu has both japanese and korean (since it’s owned by koreans). But you’re not getting the full service here like bibimbap in a stone bowl, etc.
I do have to say one thing though, i came here with four friends and one of them said he got food poisoning that night. I don’t know if it was from Lola (we did have gelato next door after dinner) but it’s worth mentioning.
I’m definitely going back though next time i want a cheap sushi night in the area. If someone gets sick again, then i know to keep away.

Recently tried Lola on a year long tour of Toronto sushi restaurants, here’ s my review:
Ambiance:
Warm and charming atmosphere in a long, narrow space. It’s also decorated with a touch of shabby chic that is uncommon in sushi restaurants but suits the area and floor plan well.
Service: Good, no complaints.
Price: You really can’t be beat– this is probably the most bang for my buck I’ve EVER got at a decent sushi restaurant. Definitely THE choice if you’re looking for a filling meal.
Food: As far as budget sushi goes, this is good, and VERY filling– I especially enjoyed the spicy rolls. Is it excellent? No. Does it have any ‘wow’ factor? No… but it tastes right and is decently made, and you can enjoy complimentary tea and miso soup, which is always nice.
In sum: I enjoyed Lola as a sushi option and can definitely see myself bringing friends to introduce them to sushi in a warm, charming restaurant. Otherwise, it’s also a great restaurant to keep in your back pocket if you’re looking to satisfy a sushi craving without breaking the bank.