Sushi Shop

Sushi at Union

Great sushi!!! After the maple leafs game last night, I was lured by the buy-​one-​get-​one free deal. I ended up with 16 pieces of maki roll sushi for $ 12! How amazing is that?
The servers are friendly and like conversation, even at 10pm. Sushi was fresh and delicious. Big sized rolls, super awesome! :)

Union station is pretty big and with all the construction and someone unfamiliar with it, it can be a bit tough finding the food section. I was really confused as I was near the car rental counters and for a moment I thought… are all the food shops closed because of the construction? Head towards the lower ground floor and the most eastern part of the station — there you will find tons of fast food places. I had a flight out of Toronto Island airport and figured it would be better to grab something from the station rather than chancing what little they had at the airport (not all airports can be like T5 at LHR!).
The sushi here is so awesome coming from a train station! I was surprised how cheap it was but I am coming from the UK. I picked up a variety roll box and a shrimp tempura roll and it was so good! If I had more time and space in my stomach I would’ve loved to try some of the other things like sushi pizza! Later I realised this place was a chain and can find it all over Canada but regardless, awesome place for sushi… esp on the go.

I feel bad for returning to lower my star rating, but the last few times I’ve eaten here I’ve been kinda grossed out afterwards. I think it has something to do with the soy sauce they use or the blossom rolls or the stodgy rice… Kind of makes me want to wretch, but for the price and convenience it’s better then some sit-​down sushi restaurants I guess.

UPDATE: they now close at 9pm on weekdays!!!
omgawd it’s crazy I’m giving takeout sushi 5 stars.
This is THE place I order from when I have (forced) to work overtime. Unfortunately Sushi Shop closes at 8pm so I can’t always make it there.
TIP: they take orders on the phone! They didn’t ask for my credit card info so I didn’t need to pay until I arrived. PLUS by the time I walk there from my office, the order is ready (lineups here can get long!) This is awesome!
What else is awesome?
— soy sauce comes in a sealed container, actually wide enough to fit your sushi (even if your chop stick skills are terrible) AND plenty enough for at least two sushi rolls! Say goodbye to soy sauce mess! Remember back in the day: soy sauce ketchup packets that are insanely messy AND LITTLE, tiny soy sauce cups where you’d eventually lose most of it to one/​two sushi.
— Red Tiger maki roll: lightly torched (TORCHED) tuna with shrimp, spicy mayo, tempura. it’s really delicious
— Spicy mayo is actually spicy
— gigantic menu with so much to choose from (blossom sushi, sushi pizza, beautiful maki rolls)
YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. When I work pass 7pm, my company will pay for dinner. And I come here. It makes my overtime nights enjoyable! (before 8pm of course)
If you order about 2 fancy rolls, it can come to about $ 20. Not ideal for lunch…

Fast food sushi? Yes, this place nails it. Sushi Shop is hands down the best fast food sushi chain I have eaten at. In the downtown core/​financial district, no place even comes close. Step aside, Bento Zushi, Umi Sushi Express, and all you other pathetic places.
At Sushi Shop, the sushi is very well made. Ingredients are fresh. Ratio of rice to filling is excellent and generous. And service is pleasant. Having a brown rice option is also a plus. Note that I typically order items off of the menu, so I don’t know how good their premade to-​go lunchboxes are.
Another great thing is that their soy sauce comes in a little dipping box, unlike the other places where you squeeze the sauce out of some packet onto the tray and hope that it keeps together enough for you to dip your sushi. This makes the whole experience so much better. The one drawback to this particular location is that it’s located in Union Station. That place is grimy, and I have a general distrust towards any food establishment there (I shudder to think of what the McDonald’s back kitchen/​storage looks like).

Desperate for a bite of lunch after landing at Billy Bishop and before departing from Union Station, I turned to Unilocal,which pointed out the Sushi Shop in the Union Station food court. This really was a perfect find — not a fast food option, nor one to cause a tummy ache from sugars or gluten (too personal?).
Staff here are warm and friendly, and were easily able to accommodate a swap of tempura for cukes in the roll I requested. I had a few minutes to spare, so I opted for a few choice from the menu, but those in a rush can grab the pre-​made items that are packed and ready to go.
These guys really have take-​out sushi figured out; the soy sauce comes in a small dish, with a sealed lid you can pull back to create a little vessel of soy waiting for your sushi! Best I’ve seen for take-​out sushi.
Will be returning on my next trip through Union Station for sure.

I went here the other day after picking up one of their takeout menus and salivating over the awesome types of sushi they have. I got a pre made box of sushi, only because I didn’t have time to wait for an order to be made. As soon as I walked in I was greeted with a friendly hello, and asked if I wanted complementary miso soup.
When I started eating the sushi I have to say it is by far the best sushi I have had, and beleive me, I’ve tried a lot of places. Both in Toronto and Mississauga. The rice layer is not thick and chunky, rather an accent to the sushi roll, and the fillings are tasty and fresh fresh fresh! Even though mine was pre made.
Ill say it. It’s my favourite sushi place now. Even though it looks like a «take out fast food sushi place» it’s quality is amazing.

Let me start out by saying «I do not like fast food» and rarely eat it unless desperate. But «take out sushi» isnt fast food in my opinion so when stuck in Union Station (delayed during my daily commute) I gave it a try. They have «pre-​made» and made to order options. Both are fantastic! Ingredients are fresh, and layers are just right — not overly saucy or too much rice (like some places do). I would have thought it was a bit pricey before I tried it — but like they say «you get what you pay for» and its worth it here!
Service is phenominal. Always a smile, a recommendation, and fast! Even better you can actually call ahead and they will have your order ready for you as you run to make your train. What more could you ask for?
Obviously I have been back many many times since and every time the quality and service have been the same. This isnt a one hit wonder.
They are welcome to stay at Union Station and I encourage them to teach some of the other eateries there how its done.
This is a «dont miss» folks!

Sushi Shop is by far one of the best Japanese stores I have been to. So far, I have been to this location and the one at Yonge-​Eglinton. There are no designated customer sitting areas but the important thing is the fresh, high quality sushi! The rolls are always packed with ingredients and tastes so much better than you would have imagined. The presentation is just exquisite.
Their menu consists of traditional sushi you would see at other restaurants and interesting fusion type sushi. The choices are endless with new items being introduced on a regular basis. They have a large selection of delicious rolls for vegetarians and anyone who does not like raw seafood. I love that they incorporated different types of vegetables and sauces into their rolls. It gives the sushi an ‘edge’. The combinations in the fusion type sushi complement each other very well. For example, the Sunburst is served in rectangular pieces and even though it includes lemon and orange masago, it is light and balances out the flavour of the smoked salmon. I have to note that the soy sauce, a light sweet taste, is found in a circular container which is more sanitary and convenient than the take-​out packages you normally find. I recommended this place to my friends and they absolutely loved the food too.
If you are on a rush, they have a selection of combos ready for you to grab on the go. If you are trying this place for the first time, do not try the Red Tiger roll. I found it too salty for my taste and I do not wish to taint this remarkable place. Needless to say, I will be returning to try the Sirocco and Calypso.

One of the better fast food Sushi Restaurants. Especially on your way home from work, while you wait for your train at Union Station, pick up some sushi!
My favorite sushi I tried here is the Spicy Shrimp Sushi. They have some pre-​made sushi, you can just pay and go. Otherwise their specialty sushi they make fresh in front of your eyes. It may take 5−10mins, but definitely worth the wait!
Spicy Shirmp sushi contains — Shrimp, Japanese crabstick, avocado, lettuce, green onion, tempura, spicy light mayo, red masago, sesame. The best is the spicy mayo sauce! Mmmm, ok now I am craving sushi…

Who knew that such decent sushi could be had at Union? I arrived at Union a little bit early, and decided to quench my thirst and tickle my belly. I have always wanted to try this place but never got around to it until a few weeks ago. And there is my disclaimer; if the Sushi shop has somehow changed management, or they’re using floor scraps or something, this review is pretty solid and current. I had a lobster maki roll and a limonade. The lady at the counter recommended it, saying it was very good. Let me tell you, I’ve been dreaming about that roll ever since. I looked online to find the recipe to make it at home, I’ve searched every avenue to discover this recipe! I’m just going to have to find myself at union on a regular basis, in order to buy this roll. It comes with a delicious sauce you dip this lobster roll (wrapped in lettuce, with all kinds of flavorings inside). It is literally a party in your mouth. The only reason why I give it a ⁴⁄₅ is that a lobster at my local Superstore costs about $ 10 bucks, and this was a bit more than that. My wallet feels the pain whenever I shell out so much money for such a luxury. But a lady must please herself, mustn’t she?

I’ve had the sushi from here a couple times now, and I have to say it’s VERY good. For a sushi place in Union station, this place probably has the most fresh ingredients I have ever had in sushi. This being said, as a vegetarian, the options are quite limited. There’s only one veggie lunch/​dinner (depending on the time of day) combo, and there’s nothing special like yam tempura or spicy rolls for vegetarians. The rolls that ARE in the combo (usually mixed veggie and avocado) are really fresh and tasty, but plain.
The service here is alright, it IS a fast-​food type store after all. The first time I ate from here they had run out of napkins which was a bit silly, but otherwise I haven’t had any problems.
Finally, I find it to be a bit pricey, as you are only getting sushi in the combos (no salad or soup or anything), but only a bit above average. You have to pay $ 0.50 for spicy mayo on the side which is a bit annoying, considering spicy mayo really doesn’t cost that much (and everywhere else I go, they give it to me on the side for FREE), but I’ll deal with it.
Overall, the sushi is very fresh and convenient. Variety is good for those who eat fish, and price is slightly too high.