Kokoro Sushi

Black dragon roll is my yardstick for evaluating sushi places, and Kokoro’s was amazing. Great price considering the huge portion size. Placed my order at the till and waited only less than 10 minutes for it to be made.
A must-​try if you’re in the area!

I order from here 2 – 3 times a month and I love them. The rice to filling ratio in the rolls is minimal, which is just how I like it! I have never been disappointing with the flavour/​freshness and it’s always ready quickly! I do with they accepted credit card though.

This restaurant used to be my favorite four years ago when I first moved into the building. The owners are very nice and friendly. I used to come here every week, but it seems over the years they’ve lost their quality. It has significantly gone down. The last time I got the brown rice spicy salmon roll I was extremely sick after. Other people in the condo building have also commented on the same and we do not eat there anymore. Very disappointing.

I am a sushi lover and have sushi around once a week. Quality of sushi here is not the greatest and the rolls are not very creative. As another reviewer mentioned, it’s roughly 1 – 2 steps above food court sushi. I would suggest heading over literally across the street to Oyshi sushi.

Cash only and the quality is not always the same. Chicken teriyaki roll tends to be dry, microwaved chicken (?)

This is a take out place as they do not have any tables to sit at. Only 1 – 2 stools along the window. Price wise it is very good for Downtown Toronto but the quality is average. Not much to like or hate about this place just know it is what you pay for. Average 3 stars that will fill you up without losing an arm. Will come back for more sushi when I am close by. Another thing is that this place when they say Spicy they mean it is spicy. I never had such spicy salmon roll before until now. It is good but they didn’t give you any water/​tea with your take out so you gotta run to the closest place to look for a drink. Mind me as I cannot handle the spice to well so other people will have no problem. The other thing I do not like is that they put Sweet Potatoes in their Dynamite roll which is odd. Only Cash and debit.

I feel guilty for giving Kokoro 2.5 to three stars… because I like the people who work here. We order a fair number of platters from Kokoro for staff events. These feed about 15 – 20 people and cost around $ 100. That is actually a great deal… less than $ 10 per person and the platter can be prepared quickly without much warning.
The quality is ok; one or two steps up from food court sushi. The fish is fresh but bland. The offering is standard: California rolls, salmon and tuna (rolls, maki and nigiri), cucumber rolls, tempura rolls, and sometimes scallop nigiri. Great for events where people don’t want to explore new things.
Solid. Standard. Nothing tastes unique. Maybe because we are always ordering the platter we are missing something special…
The shop itself reminds me a bit of a pizza place where you walk in, pay at the counter, get your sushi platter, and leave.

You would be crazy to not go KOKO over Kokoro Sushi!
This is probably one of my top 5 places to go for sushi in Toronto. Whenever I am in the area studying with friends, I always pass by to grab a box. It usually comes out to around $ 10 – 15 and the portions are large enough to feed 2 people.
I highly recommend getting the spicy salmon and the dynamite rolls. The spicy salmon rolls makes your lips swell up like Jay-​Z and the dynamite rolls are stuffed with sweet potato that just make you want to give every farmer a hug. Really good sushi at a really good value!

If you’re looking for a good, quick, and reasonably-​priced takeout spot — this is the one!
This is BY FAR the best sushi spot in the Toronto downtown core (with the exception of some fancier spots, but those are on a completely different price range any way). I find myself grabbing lunch from here almost every week, and have never been disappointed.
The menu is quite minimalistic (probably why they are so quick), and everything is well-​made and delicious. I always find myself ordering one of the roll combos which are delicious and quite filling.
And for all you credit card loyalists: they only accept cash and debit (over $ 8).

ok. going to review this place again since I’ve tried it a few more times since my first time.
what can I say? the food options around here are scarce and its either here or 4 other less than desirable eateries.
first, do not get anything fried. that was what I had last time, spicy salmon, dynamite… and it was not good at all.
however after going with rolls like simple tuna/​avocado and salmon, it’s decent. for the price point. it’s a good deal and 10 bucks can get you a good meal.

Decent takeout sushi! The rolls and everything are great, and their prices are really good.

I haven’t eaten a lot of sushi in Toronto (I only come occasionally), and I’ve generally been spoiled by eating a lot of sushi in Japan.
So why give Kokoro 4 stars?
Because it’s excellent — both in terms of value and taste — for what it is.
It’s not on par with great sushi in Japan, but I wouldn’t really expect somewhere in Toronto to be great — particularly not for the inexpensive prices Kokoro charges.
That sounds (even to me) like I’m trying to justify why I liked Kokoro, but honestly, it’s more about knowing what to expect, particularly for sushi. Great sushi-​quality fish is expensive in North America, so when I get very good sushi at a very good price (like at Kokoro), I’m always impressed.
We had exclusively rolls (salmon, tuna, rainbow, etc.), since I usually need to trust somewhere a bit more before I get much nigiri. And every roll was very good.
I particularly like that Kokoro does NOT offer a huge selection, because I find that to often be the downfall of a place like this. Kokoro sticks to a few selections of fish, all of which are fairly fresh. And the fish-​to-​rice ratio is very good.
Definitely worth checking out if you’re in the area.

This is my dependable go-​to spot in the area. Always fast, friendly, and fresh. I love the Dynamite rolls!

Pretty good sushi at a reasonable price. I came here with two co-​workers and we ordered the Kokoro 4 for $ 11.95 which comes with 10 pieces of dynamite roll and 6 pieces of spicy salmon roll and also added an extra roll of some sort — total was around $ 25 for 3 people, and there was enough food. The dynamite roll is really delicious and also kind of unique as they put sweet potato in it. Filling, but I’m not going to complain because I love that stuff. Everything else was pretty standard, but given the price I’d still say it’s a good deal. They have some outdoor seating which is convenient if it’s a nice day out, but otherwise you’re out of luck and will have to go elsewhere.

I live nearby and this is a good option for sushi if you want some quick take out. Prices are reasonable and they are quick and cheerful.
My only gripe is that they tend to use a lot of sweet potato as filler in their rolls. Example, the salmon mixture in the spicy salmon roll has lots of sweet potato and tempura flakes mixed in.

Amazing, fresh sushi! It’s a great takeout spot when you want to grab a quick, healthy lunch /​supper. My definite go-​to when I’ve got a craving for sushi!

Always had consistent sushi at this location and they have wonderful party trays for quick and easy entertaining. Always fresh, and always affordable. Pre order thier sushi for a quick lunch, and their tempura is the bomb…:) yummy!
They have a little patio seating in the summer, and bench seating in the take out spot… all good, usually go back to the office with my take out anyways. Friendly staff, and not too sure why everyone is giving the bad reviews. I’ve been going here for the past 4 years, always good.
I’m always suspect when people talk about food poisoning as well, as I’ve been to some REALLY sketchy places, and this is not one of them. Miso soup, is always yummy with enoki mushrooms, lots of seaweed, and tofu… it actually has flavor unlike other places with just a dash of miso powder, and hot water, so don’t know what Michael M was refering to? Anyways, give it a try.

The sushi here is great for its cheap price. The quick service is also a plus.
The only downside is that this place is a take out restaurant. It would be great if seating is available for costumers.

Awesome neighborhood take out japanese restaurant that is fast and affordable! Their daily special take out menu is usually the best value. Sushi comes out in neat bento packaging. Service is also fast and friendly.

A good «fast food» type sushi place, definitely more for rolls and take out. The gyoza for some reason was deep-​fried but my boyfriend loved it. The maki was OK and I will probably come back because I live nearby. Great in a pinch but wouldn’t go out of my way to get here.
Limited seasonal outdoor seating only.