Iwami

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   yip

   Toronto2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 24, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Amazing service, fish was v fresh and had the best match tiramisu - highly recommmend
   

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   Scarlett VIP

   Washington DC2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This place has some of the best and unique sushi I have ever had. My favorite was the butter fish nigiri, it came with the most perfect bite of fish and sushi. We got the 44 sampler, the octopus and the tuna belly (limited) and everything was just melt in your mouth amazing. We met the owner, who was such a humble and nice guy, he explained every dish with care and you could tell that he loves what he does because he truly puts his all into it. I would give this place 100/10 if I could. Also the cream that is paired with the sake pairs is to die for!
   

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   Jill

   Pittsburgh3 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on February 9, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   Extremely noisy, with several different sources of loud music and a movie playing, all conflicting, so ambience wasn't great. The food was tasty, albeit reheated and so quite dry, and the portions were very small. Half a plate, effectively. Served without rice, which was odd. When we requested rice, we got cold sushi rice, for an additional price. Would not recommend.
   

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   Kayla

   Ottawa1 review

   2.0

   Dined on November 7, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 1

   I tried Iwami based on all the great reviews, and left very disappointed. First off, it’s not obvious on their website that they’re not a standalone restaurant, but rather one of many in a loud communal space called Chefs Hall. The area they do have is small and you’re squished if you sit at the bar. The food was not up to my standards. The spicy mayo was not spicy, and both the spicy mayo and the soy sauce were kind of sweet. The ginger and wasabi are both weak in flavour, so even trying to punch up my bite with those didn’t work. I had the Kazan roll and it was okay. I also had the Dragon roll. It says there’s a chipotle sauce on it but I didn’t taste any kind of smoky heat that chipotle usually offers. Probably because the teriyaki was also sweet so it masked everything. The seared salmon on top was not my favourite flavour, but that’s not Iwami’s fault. It’s just a preference thing. Lastly, this roll has a slimy texture with all of the sauces and stuff. I didn’t finish this roll. This has nothing to do with the competency of the staff. The rolls were built well and quickly. But the recipes and suppliers of their components need to be re-evaluated. Based on the food and atmosphere alone, I would not go back.
   

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   Simone

   Toronto3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on August 1, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   The food was great and the service was friendly. A great quick and casual lunch spot.
   

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   Sara VIP

   Yosemite1 review

   5.0

   Dined on July 30, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Love Iwami! So good we went back again the next day!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Vancouver4 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on July 13, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 1

   All the seafood in chirashi rice bowl were poor quality
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Orlando3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on June 22, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great service! Will try it again the next time in Toronto
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Toronto3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on June 8, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   So ridiculously good. cute little spot that you’d never guess was that good. Super kind staff as well
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Absolute gem in the middle of the city. One of the best meals I can remember, because the chef’s passion and talent were so apparent, and personally shared. Try the Carbonara Udon!
    

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