When you’re craving delicious and authentic Japanese cuisine, come visit Memories of Japan in North York. With room for over 300 diners we have been one of the largest Japanese restaurants in all of Ontario for over 15 years. Our menu is full traditional Japanese favourites made on our Teppanyaki cooking tables and sushi. You can come enjoy the experience at our clean and friendly restaurant or you can place an order for delivery or pick-up. We can also provide catering for parties and special events. Visit our website to view our full menu and call today to place an order.more...See more text
Deep-Fried Jumbo Shrimps & Vegetables with Famous Tempura Batter
$11.35
76 GRILLED MARINATED FILLET OF BLACK COD
$12.50
77 BUTTERED SCALLOPS
Pan-Fried Scallops with house Sauce
$12.55
SUSHI COMBINATIONS
(Including Miso Soup & Salad)
30 SUSHI CHIBA
5 Kinds of Daily Fish 3 pcs. Salmon Rolls 3 pcs. California Rolls
$15.25
31 SUSHI KOBE
5 Kinds of Daily Fish 3 pcs. Cucumber Rolls 3 pcs. Tuna Rolls 1 pc. Salmon Hand Roll
$16.95
32 SUSHI OSAKA
6 Kinds of Daily Fish 3 pcs. Cucumber Rolls 3 pcs. Salmon Rolls 1 pc. Tuna Hand Roll
$19.75
33 SUSHI TOKYO
8 Kinds of Daily Fish 3 pcs. Cucumber Rolls 3 pcs. Tuna Rolls 1 pc. Tuna Hand Roll
$21.95
38 SPICY MAKI SET
6 pc. California Roll 6 pc. Spicy Tuna Roll 6 pc. Spicy Salmon Roll
$18.55
37 VEGETARIAN ROLLS SET
3 Kinds of Vegetable Rolls, 18 pcs.
$14.25
SASHIMI COMBINATIONS
(Including Miso Soup, Salad & Rice)
41 SASHIMI KOBE
4 Kinds of Fresh Daily Selected Sashimi (20 pcs)
$18.55
45 SALMON LOVE BOAT
$21.95 ((30 pcs))
$23.95 ((40 pcs))
SUSHI & SASHIMI COMBS
(Including Miso Soup & Salad)
46 SUSHI & SASHIMI CHIBA
3 Kinds of Fresh Daily Fish Sashimi (6 pcs.) 4 pcs. Daily Fish Sushi 3 pcs. California Roll
$17.55
47 SASHIMI KOBE
3 Kinds of Fresh Daily Fish Sashimi (9 pcs.) 4 pcs. Daily Fish Sushi 3 pcs. California Roll
$19.75
48 SUSHI & SASHIMI OSAKA
4 Kinds of Fresh Daily Fish Sashimi (12 pcs.) 4 pcs. Daily Fish Sushi 3 pcs. Cucumber Roll 6 pcs. California Roll
$22.95
49 SUSHI & SASHIMI TOKYO
4 Kinds of Fresh Daily Fish Sashimi (15 pcs.) 6 pcs. Daily Fish Sushi 6 pcs. California Roll
$24.95
PARTY SPECIALS - EXQUISITE
Japanese cuisine makes special occasions even more memorable. Whether you are honouring guests and associates or celebrating birthdays and anniversaries. To provide convenience to our honoured guests, we offer you the following party menus at a special rate. (Minimum party of 8).
LUNCH SET A
per person Daily Appetizer Soup & Salad Assorted Rolls Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura Yakitori Chicken Teriyaki Salmon Steamed Rice Ice-cream
Hot Pot Noodles in Clear Fish Stock Soup with Tempura Shrimp, Chicken, Seafood, Egg, Japanese Mushroom & Vegetables
$15.75
86 PAN-FRIED UDON
With Chicken, Seafood & Mixed Vegetables
$12.25
83 SHRIMP TEMPURA UDON
Deep-Fried Pork Cutlet with Japanese Batter
$12.95
84 CHICKEN UDON
$11.95
RICE
91 CHICKEN & EGG ON RICE IN HOT POT
$12.50
92 PORK CUTLET & EGG ON RICE IN HOT POT
$12.50
93 BEEF & EGG ON RICE IN HOT POT
$13.55
94 BBQ. FRESH WATER EEL ON RICE
With Pickled Radish & Eel Sauce
$12.50
95 JAPANESE FRIED RICE
$9.95
96 STEAM RICE
$2.95
97 JAPANESE SEAFOOD FRIED RICE.
Crab, Scallop, Shrimp
$12.50
LOBSTER TREATS
Lobster Treats
To express our appreciation to our honoured guests, we offer the following Gratinated Lobster Tail at our cost (or sometimes below cost). This offer is available to all guests who have ordered any combinations, complete dinners or set course dinners. (Limited one order per customer)
(24 pcs.) Chicken & Onion on Skewers with Yakitori Sauce
$23.95
204 CALAMRI FRY WITH SWEET SAUCE
$29.95
205 4 KINDS APPETIZER TRAY
Gyoza (18pcs.) Yaki Tori (12pcs.) Ebi Fri (12pcs.) Calamari
$29.95
203 EBI FRI
(24 pcs.) Breaded Shrimp Japanese Style
$23.95
Sushi à la carte SUSHI - (per piece)
SALMON* Sake
$1.95
TUNA* Maguro
$2.20
RED SNAPPER* Tai
$1.95
SURF CLAM Hokkigai
$1.95
OCTOPUS Tako
$2.20
SHRIMP Ebi
$2.20
SALMON ROE* Ikura
$2.50
SWEET SHRIMP* Amaebi
$2.20
BBQ EEL Unagi
$2.20
FRY FISH EGG* Tobiko
$1.95
YELLOW TAIL* Hamachi
$2.75
SEA URCHIN* Uni
*Raw and Challenging
$3.25
Sushi à la carte SASHIMI - (3 pieces)
SALMON* Sake
$4.95
TUNA* Maguro
$4.95
EGG Tamago
$4.95
RED SNAPPER* Tai
$4.95
SURF CLAM Hokkigai
$4.95
CRAB Kani
$4.95
OCTOPUS Tako
$4.95
SHRIMP Ebi
$4.95
BBQ EEL Unagi
$5.25
CUTTLEFISH* Ika
$4.95
YELLOW TAIL* Hamachi
$7.95
SUSHI ROLLS - OUR SPECIAL ROLLS
YORK MILLS ROLL
Salmon, Crab, Shrimp, Fly Fish Egg, Cucumber & Japanese Mayonnaise
$7.95 ((8 pcs.))
KENNEDY ROLL
Fried Yellow Tail, Green Onion with Sweet Sauce
$7.95 ((8 pcs.))
AVENUE ROLL
Cooked Shrimps, Fly Fish Egg, Cucumber & Japanese Mayonnaise
$7.50 ((8 pcs.))
EGLINTON ROLL
Tuna, Salmon, Avocado, Japanese Mayonnaise & Spicy
$9.25 ((8 pcs.))
MIAMI ROLL
Salmon, Avocado, Tempura Bit, Japanese Mayonnaise & Spicy
$10.35 ((8 pcs.))
SPIDER ROLL
Deep Fried Soft Shell Crab, Cucumber & Lettuce
$7.95 ((8 pcs.))
RED DRAGON ROLL
Tuna on top of Tempura Shrimps, Crab, Fly Fish Egg, Cucumber & Japanese Mayonnaise
$10.35 ((8 pcs.))
DON MILLS ROLL
Tempura Shrimps & Fly Fish Egg
$6.95 ((8 pcs.))
SUSHI ROLLS - ROLLS (8 pieces)
PICKLED RADISH ROLL
Shinko Maki
$4.25
TUNA ROLL*
Takka Maki
$4.75
SALMON ROLL*
Sake Maki
$4.50
CALIFORNIA ROLL
$5.25 ((6 pcs))
B.B.Q. SALMON SKIN ROLL
*Raw and Challenging
$5.75
SPICY TUNA ROLL*
$5.75
SPICY SALMON ROLL*
$5.75
SUSHI ROLLS - HAND ROLLS (1 piece)
CUCUMBER ROLL
Kappa Maki
$2.95
PICKLED RADISH ROLL
Shinko Maki
$3.25
CALIFORNIA ROLL
$3.75 ((6 pcs))
TUNA ROLL*
Takka Maki
$3.25
SPICY TUNA ROLL*
$3.75
SPICY SALMON ROLL*
$3.75
B.B.Q. SALMON SKIN ROLL
*Raw and Challenging
$3.75
SUSHI PIZZA (6 pcs.)
Crispy Sushi Rice base, topped with your choice of Salmon or Tuna, Tomato, Fly Fish Egg, Japanese Mayonnaise & Spicy
SALMON
$9.50
CHEF'S SPECIALS
(Dine-in Only • No Discount)
DINING (per person)
CRAB IN ENOKE MISO SOUP GREEN SALAD WITH JAPANESE DRESSING 3 PCS. OF DAILY FISH SUSHI 3 PCS. OF CALIFORNIA ROLL SHRIMP & VEGETABLES TEMPURA 1 PC. OF SCALLOP & 2 PCS OF SHRIMPS LOBSTER TAIL 6 OZ. (HALF) YOUR CHOICE OF NEW YORK STRIPLOIN STEAK OR FILLET OF BLACK COD OR FILLET OF SALMON MIXED VEGETABLES STEAM RICE ICE CREAM
$27.95
TEPPANYAKI (per person)
CRAB IN ENOKE MISO SOUP 3 PCS. OF DAILY FISH SUSHI 3 PCS. OF CALIFORNIA ROLL SHRIMP & VEGETABLES TEMPURA 1 PC. OF SCALLOP & 2 PCS OF SHRIMPS LOBSTER TAIL 6 OZ. (HALF) YOUR CHOICE OF NEW YORK STRIPLOIN STEAK OR FILLET OF BLACK COD OR FILLET OF SALMON TEPPANYAKI MIXED VEGETABLES BEEF FRIED RICE ICE CREAM
$27.95
COMBO A for Two
CRAB IN ENOKE MISO SOUP (2) GREEN SALAD WITH JAPANESE DRESSING (2) CHICKEN YAKITORI SHRIMP & VEGETABLE TEMPURA 6 KINDS OF FRESH DAILY SELECTED SASHIMI (29 PCS) BBQ SALMON SKIN ROLL (8 PCS) YOUR CHOICE OF ANY THREE ROLLS GREEN DRAGON ROLL (8 PCS) GOLD DRAGON ROLL (8 PCS) MANGO ROLL (8 PCS) RED DRAGON ROLL (8 PCS) BLACK DRAGON ROLL (8 PCS) CALIFORNIA ROLL (8 PCS) SPICY SALMON ROLL (8 PCS) SPICY TUNA ROLL (8 PCS) ICE CREAM
$43.95
PARTY SPECIALS MENU - Memories Of Japan
Lunch Set A (per person)
Soup, Salad, SHRIMPS, FILLET OF CHICKEN, NEW YORK STRIP LOIN STEAK, Teppanyaki Vegetables, Steamed Rice, Ice Cream
$12.95
Lunch Set B (per person)
Soup, Salad, SHRIMPS, FILLET OF SALMON, NEW YORK STRIP LOIN STEAK, Teppanyaki Vegetables, Steamed Rice, Ice Cream
$14.25
Dinner Set A (per person)
Soup, Green Salad, CALIFORNIA ROLLS, FILLET OF CUTTLEFISH, SHRIMPS, FILLET OF CHICKEN, SHRIMPS, FILLET OF CHICKEN, NEW YORK STRIP LOIN STEAK, Teppanyaki Vegetables, Beef Fried Rice, Ice Cream
$24.55
Dinner Set B (per person)
Soup, Green Salad, ASSORTED SUSHI & ROLLS, SHRIMPS, JUMBO SCALLOPS, FILLET OF SALMON, FILLET OF CHICKEN, NEW YORK STRIP LOIN STEAK, Teppanyaki Vegetables, Beef Fried Rice, Ice Cream
$26.75
COMPLETE TEPPANYAKI LUNCHES MENU - Memories Of Japan
51 TEPPAN KATSURA
Soup Salad Fillet Of Cuttlefish Fillet Of Chicken Teppanyaki Vegetables Steamed Rice Ice-cream
Lunch (All Set Courses Include Soup, Salad, Teppanyaki Vegetables & Steamed Rice)
71 FILLET OF CHICKEN
$10.25
73 FILLET OF CUTTLE FISH
$10.25
72 FILLET OF FRESH ATLANTIC SALMON
$11.95
76 TOP CHOICE FILET MIGNON
$14.75
77 FILLET OF MARINATED BLACK COD
$13.55
79 JUMBO SCALLOPS
With house sauce
$14.95
SUSHI COMBINATIONS
(Including Miso Soup & Salad)
30 SUSHI CHIBA
5 Kinds of Daily Fish 3 pcs. Salmon Rolls 3 pcs. California Rolls
$15.25
32 SUSHI OSAKA
6 Kinds of Daily Fish 3 pcs. Cucumber Rolls 3 pcs. Salmon Rolls 1 pc. Tuna Hand Roll
$19.75
34 CHIRASHI
Assorted Daily Fish & Seafood on Bed of Sushi Rice
$16.95
35 MAKI SET
6 pc. California Roll 6 pc. Spicy Tuna Roll 6 pc. Spicy Salmon Roll
$17.55
38 SPICY MAKI SET
6 pc. California Roll 6 pc. Spicy Tuna Roll 6 pc. Spicy Salmon Roll
$18.55
36 HAND ROLL SET
1 pc. California Hand Roll 1 pc. Tuna Hand Roll 1 pc. Salmon Hand Roll
$12.25
SASHIMI COMBINATIONS
(Including Miso Soup, Salad & Rice)
41 SASHIMI KOBE
4 Kinds of Fresh Daily Selected Sashimi (20 pcs)
$18.55
42 SASHIMI OSAKA
6 Kinds of Fresh Daily Selected Sashimi (29 pcs)
$22.95
40 SASHIMI CHIBA
4 Kinds of Fresh Daily Selected Sashimi (16 pcs)
$16.55
43 SASHIMI TOKYO
8 Kinds of Fresh Daily Selected Sashimi (36 pcs)
$24.95
45 SALMON LOVE BOAT
$21.95 ((30 pcs))
$23.95 ((40 pcs))
SUSHI & SASHIMI COMBS
(Including Miso Soup & Salad)
46 SUSHI & SASHIMI CHIBA
3 Kinds of Fresh Daily Fish Sashimi (6 pcs.) 4 pcs. Daily Fish Sushi 3 pcs. California Roll
$17.55
47 SASHIMI KOBE
3 Kinds of Fresh Daily Fish Sashimi (9 pcs.) 4 pcs. Daily Fish Sushi 3 pcs. California Roll
$19.75
48 SUSHI & SASHIMI OSAKA
4 Kinds of Fresh Daily Fish Sashimi (12 pcs.) 4 pcs. Daily Fish Sushi 3 pcs. Cucumber Roll 6 pcs. California Roll
$22.95
49 SUSHI & SASHIMI TOKYO
4 Kinds of Fresh Daily Fish Sashimi (15 pcs.) 6 pcs. Daily Fish Sushi 6 pcs. California Roll
$24.95
NOODLES (Udon)
81 UDON IN CLEAR FISH STOCK SOUP
With Japanese Seaweed
$8.95
82 PORK CUTLET UDON
$11.95
83 SHRIMP TEMPURA UDON
Deep-Fried Pork Cutlet with Japanese Batter
$12.95
84 CHICKEN UDON
$11.95
85 NABEYAKI UDON
Hot Pot Noodles in Clear Fish Stock Soup with Tempura Shrimp, Chicken, Seafood, Egg, Japanese Mushroom & Vegetables
$15.75
86 PAN-FRIED UDON
With Chicken, Seafood & Mixed Vegetables
$12.25
RICE
91 CHICKEN & EGG ON RICE IN HOT POT
$12.50
92 PORK CUTLET & EGG ON RICE IN HOT POT
$12.50
93 BEEF & EGG ON RICE IN HOT POT
$13.55
94 BBQ. FRESH WATER EEL ON RICE
With Pickled Radish & Eel Sauce
$12.50
95 JAPANESE FRIED RICE
$9.95
96 STEAM RICE
$2.95
97 JAPANESE SEAFOOD FRIED RICE.
Crab, Scallop, Shrimp
$12.50
LOBSTER TREATS
Lobster Treats
To express our appreciation to our honoured guests, we offer the following Gratinated Lobster Tail at our cost (or sometimes below cost). This offer is available to all guests who have ordered any combinations, complete dinners or set course dinners. (Limited one order per customer)
Deep-Fried Jumbo Shrimps & Vegetables with Famous Tempura Batter
$15.75
76 GRILLED MARINATED FILLET OF BLACK COD
$17.95
77 BUTTERED SCALLOPS
Pan-Fried Scallops with house Sauce
$16.55
78 HAMACHI NECK
$15.75
SUSHI COMBINATIONS
(Including Miso Soup & Salad)
30 SUSHI CHIBA
5 Kinds of Daily Fish 3 pcs. Salmon Rolls 3 pcs. California Rolls
$15.25
31 SUSHI KOBE
5 Kinds of Daily Fish 3 pcs. Cucumber Rolls 3 pcs. Tuna Rolls 1 pc. Salmon Hand Roll
$16.95
32 SUSHI OSAKA
6 Kinds of Daily Fish 3 pcs. Cucumber Rolls 3 pcs. Salmon Rolls 1 pc. Tuna Hand Roll
$19.75
33 SUSHI TOKYO
8 Kinds of Daily Fish 3 pcs. Cucumber Rolls 3 pcs. Tuna Rolls 1 pc. Tuna Hand Roll
$21.95
34 CHIRASHI
Assorted Daily Fish & Seafood on Bed of Sushi Rice
$16.95
35 MAKI SET
6 pc. California Roll 6 pc. Spicy Tuna Roll 6 pc. Spicy Salmon Roll
$17.55
38 SPICY MAKI SET
6 pc. California Roll 6 pc. Spicy Tuna Roll 6 pc. Spicy Salmon Roll
$18.55
36 HAND ROLL SET
1 pc. California Hand Roll 1 pc. Tuna Hand Roll 1 pc. Salmon Hand Roll
$12.25
37 VEGETARIAN ROLLS SET
3 Kinds of Vegetable Rolls, 18 pcs.
$14.25
SASHIMI COMBINATIONS
(Including Miso Soup, Salad & Rice)
40 SASHIMI CHIBA
4 Kinds of Fresh Daily Selected Sashimi (16 pcs)
$16.55
41 SASHIMI KOBE
4 Kinds of Fresh Daily Selected Sashimi (20 pcs)
$18.55
42 SASHIMI OSAKA
6 Kinds of Fresh Daily Selected Sashimi (29 pcs)
$22.95
43 SASHIMI TOKYO
8 Kinds of Fresh Daily Selected Sashimi (36 pcs)
$24.95
45 SALMON LOVE BOAT
$21.95 ((30 pcs))
$23.95 ((40 pcs))
SUSHI & SASHIMI COMBS
(Including Miso Soup & Salad)
46 SUSHI & SASHIMI CHIBA
3 Kinds of Fresh Daily Fish Sashimi (6 pcs.) 4 pcs. Daily Fish Sushi 3 pcs. California Roll
$17.55
47 SASHIMI KOBE
3 Kinds of Fresh Daily Fish Sashimi (9 pcs.) 4 pcs. Daily Fish Sushi 3 pcs. California Roll
$19.75
48 SUSHI & SASHIMI OSAKA
4 Kinds of Fresh Daily Fish Sashimi (12 pcs.) 4 pcs. Daily Fish Sushi 3 pcs. Cucumber Roll 6 pcs. California Roll
$22.95
49 SUSHI & SASHIMI TOKYO
4 Kinds of Fresh Daily Fish Sashimi (15 pcs.) 6 pcs. Daily Fish Sushi 6 pcs. California Roll
$24.95
PARTY SPECIALS - EXQUISITE
Japanese cuisine makes special occasions even more memorable. Whether you are honouring guests and associates or celebrating birthdays and anniversaries. To provide convenience to our honoured guests, we offer you the following party menus at a special rate. (Minimum party of 8).
DINNER SET A
per person Daily Appetizer Soup & Green Salad Assorted Sushi & Rolls Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura Yakitori Chicken Teriyaki Strip Loin Steak Steamed Rice Ice-cream
$21.35
DINNER SET B
per person Daily Appetizer Soup & Green Salad Assorted Sushi & Sashimi Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura Teriyaki Salmon Grilled Filet Mignon Steamed Rice Ice-cream
$23.95
NOODLES (Udon)
81 UDON IN CLEAR FISH STOCK SOUP
With Japanese Seaweed
$8.95
82 PORK CUTLET UDON
$11.95
83 SHRIMP TEMPURA UDON
Deep-Fried Pork Cutlet with Japanese Batter
$12.95
84 CHICKEN UDON
$11.95
85 NABEYAKI UDON
Hot Pot Noodles in Clear Fish Stock Soup with Tempura Shrimp, Chicken, Seafood, Egg, Japanese Mushroom & Vegetables
$15.75
86 PAN-FRIED UDON
With Chicken, Seafood & Mixed Vegetables
$12.25
RICE
91 CHICKEN & EGG ON RICE IN HOT POT
$12.50
92 PORK CUTLET & EGG ON RICE IN HOT POT
$12.50
93 BEEF & EGG ON RICE IN HOT POT
$13.55
94 BBQ. FRESH WATER EEL ON RICE
With Pickled Radish & Eel Sauce
$15.25
95 JAPANESE FRIED RICE
$9.95
96 STEAM RICE
$2.95
97 JAPANESE SEAFOOD FRIED RICE.
Crab, Scallop, Shrimp
$12.50
LOBSTER TREATS
Lobster Treats
To express our appreciation to our honoured guests, we offer the following Gratinated Lobster Tail at our cost (or sometimes below cost). This offer is available to all guests who have ordered any combinations, complete dinners or set course dinners. (Limited one order per customer)
3 Kinds of Fresh Daily Fish Sashimi (6 pcs.) 4 pcs. Daily Fish Sushi 3 pcs. California Roll
$17.55
47 SASHIMI KOBE
3 Kinds of Fresh Daily Fish Sashimi (9 pcs.) 4 pcs. Daily Fish Sushi 3 pcs. California Roll
$19.75
48 SUSHI & SASHIMI OSAKA
4 Kinds of Fresh Daily Fish Sashimi (12 pcs.) 4 pcs. Daily Fish Sushi 3 pcs. Cucumber Roll 6 pcs. California Roll
$22.95
49 SUSHI & SASHIMI TOKYO
4 Kinds of Fresh Daily Fish Sashimi (15 pcs.) 6 pcs. Daily Fish Sushi 6 pcs. California Roll
$24.95
NOODLES (Udon)
81 UDON IN CLEAR FISH STOCK SOUP
With Japanese Seaweed
$8.95
82 PORK CUTLET UDON
$11.95
83 SHRIMP TEMPURA UDON
Deep-Fried Pork Cutlet with Japanese Batter
$12.95
84 CHICKEN UDON
$11.95
85 NABEYAKI UDON
Hot Pot Noodles in Clear Fish Stock Soup with Tempura Shrimp, Chicken, Seafood, Egg, Japanese Mushroom & Vegetables
$15.75
86 PAN-FRIED UDON
With Chicken, Seafood & Mixed Vegetables
$12.25
RICE
(Including Soup)
91 CHICKEN & EGG ON RICE IN HOT POT
$12.50
92 PORK CUTLET & EGG ON RICE IN HOT POT
$12.50
93 BEEF & EGG ON RICE IN HOT POT
$13.55
94 BBQ. FRESH WATER EEL ON RICE
With Pickled Radish & Eel Sauce
$15.25
95 JAPANESE FRIED RICE
$9.95
96 STEAM RICE
$2.95
97 JAPANESE SEAFOOD FRIED RICE.
Crab, Scallop, Shrimp
$12.50
LOBSTER TREATS
Lobster Treats
To express our appreciation to our honoured guests, we offer the following Gratinated Lobster Tail at our cost (or sometimes below cost). This offer is available to all guests who have ordered any combinations, complete dinners or set course dinners. (Limited one order per customer)
My family and I have been going to this restaurant for a while. After not going back for a year, I was shocked to see how far downhill the service had gone. We had a teppenyaki dinner. The service was okay, they got our orders mixed up a bit at first but nothing that couldn't be fixed.
What was most shocking to me was that at the end, my dad had given the chef a tip of $5. He was planning on giving our waitress a tip on the way out as well seeing as she haden't returned to our table and we really needed to leave. To our surprise, as we were getting up and putting our jackets on, the waitress as well as the manager approached our table and personally ASKED for a tip because the extra service charge that was put on our bill due to our large party was not enough.
Not only were we rushed by the end of our meal to leave, but I personally thought that it was absolutely disrespectful to have to even ask for a tip especially since there was a service charge included already.
We went to memories of Japan to find a place to...
We went to memories of Japan to find a place to host an upcoming event. When we went in, the restaurant was very promising. The atmosphere at the entrance looked nice and clean.
We soon were seated at the tables to the right of the entrance. The tables looked pretty nice I have to say, the chairs were kinda strange, and the tableware was nice.
We looked at the menus and found them to be lacking in many areas. There was no drink section with prices, besides a page of cocktails (which nobody would drink). The pictures of the food didn't look too nice, the nice lighting and photography didn't make up for the poor food which we saw.
The service was decent. Not too fast, but the waitress didn't leave us waiting to long (the restaurant was pretty empty at 6). She brought water, and we soon ordered our meals. They came in an average amount of time.
Now...heres the problem: the food. First of all, the plates were mostly 75% BROCCOLI. Nothing but broccoli on them, seriously. It didnt taste bad, but only because there was so much salty soy sauce on them. There was also a pool of sauce at the bottom of the plate with a soggy piece of lettuce. The chirashi then came, it looked like regular rice with the scrap pieces of fish tossed it. Seriously- the pieces of salmon and tuna were the pieces found at the end of one as you cut it, or scraps which couldnt be served with anything else. The sashimi then came-which was supposed to have 4 types of different fish. All it had was about 12 pieces of salmon and 6 pieces of tuna. The fish was moderate quality-however there was no selection of fish. The quality of rice overall was pretty poor. Overall, a very poor meal for such moderate prices. It was over $100 for all of this food.
By this time, the nice atmosphere was starting to bug me. The sunlight was dimming outside, and there was very little light inside the restaurant. We could hardly see anything by this time. The music was getting on my nerves- slow low voice singing with soft trumpets in the background. I hated it.
So, we chose that we will NOT be coming to memories of japan. Not only for an event, but simply never again.
We were in the neighbourhood with a pair of hungry and slightly tired preschoolers and thought teppenyaki would be a good way to keep them entertained and get them well fed.
We arrived at about 11:15 and evidently the restaurant had just opened as we were the only ones there. We were seated and our order taken and then we waited and waited and waited. Finally our chef appeared, walked head down to the table, poured some oil out, slapped the food down and spent the next 5 minutes staring at the grill before pouring some soy sauce over the lot, squeezing some lemon juice on it and walking away.
The food tasted like meat with soy sauce on it and the entertainment value was zero.
Not an experience I'm inclined to repeat!!
Good luck to others... it all depends on the chef and ours was def a dud.
After going to this restaurant since 2005, I regret to admit that I have had two poor experiences in the past two months, but one will never be forgotten.
In November 6, 2008, we happy ordered a take-out dinner from what was one our favorite restaurants. Upon returning home we excitedly began to eat our dinner. But to our surprise the fish in our "spicy" tuna and "spicy" salmon rolls was not fresh. Upon calling the restaurant, the management argued that the fish was fresh... however, 30 minutes later, the manager called me back and admitted that the fish was indeed not fresh... I am not sure if they stopped serving that fish... I hope I don't get sick. This restaurant has gone downhill in the past year... so sad.
