Guirei Japanese Restaurant

My daughter took me at this wonderfully place Guirei Japanese Restaurant on Lakeshore and Dan Leckie Way to celebrate Mother’s Day and was amazing serving and delicious fresh very tasty and aromatic food; very impressive system to connect with serving team they provide a small device ring bell on each table; and also impressive presentation of each plate the smell and sound of sizzling oh boys and girls there is the way to go each day from now on 10 out of ten !!! Love it! Let’s go again ! Happy mother and grandmother will be back for sure !

Conveniently located near Billy Bishop Airport by the Harbourfront, the restaurant offers a pleasant view of streetcars passing by and the waterfront, bustling with pedestrian traffic. It can be easily accessed via the Harbourfront Streetcar. It sets itself apart from others by offering an outdoor patio seating area which is a rare feature for sushi restaurants. Overall, not a top choice for sushi for the price and quality as it felt pretty average but has flexible hours of operation running till 2am on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (May 2023)!When it comes to the menu, they have an extensive selection of options ranging from the standard categories of Maki Rolls, Sushi, Combos, Bentos and Noodle Soup. It appears that they are Korean-owned as there were Bulgogi, Galbi Ribs and Bibimbap options offered as well. They offer a large list of special Maki rolls, that come in portion sizes of 9 pieces. We ordered the Vegetable Tempura, Ume Sushi B combo, Maki Combo featuring California Rolls, Salmon Rolls, and Dynamite Rolls, as well as the Diablo roll and Salmon Avocado maki roll. Each dish was well displayed. You can ask for substitutions which they mentioned will be adjusted for any cost differences if the maki roll is higher in cost. The food tasted pretty average, nothing overly spectacular. Vegetable tempura had a good amount of pieces, standard vegetable choices, except for a tempura-battered carrot. They used what felt like cutlet batter for the asparagus and onion ring. Also, during the visit, the salad and soup for our combos were initially forgotten and we had to check in with the staff.The restaurant provides ample seating with 10 tables inside and an additional 8 tables outside on the patio. Along the inside restaurant, you'll also find four Japanese-inspired booths. The female bathrooms, located near the front walkway, offer two stalls but one of them was out of service during our visit. During our dining experience, we were not offered an inside dining option, but that was okay as we were content with the patio and enjoying the sun, fresh air and waterfront views. Each outdoor table is equipped with a ringer to call for a staff member's assistance. However, it is worth mentioning that the manager appeared somewhat confused when the bell was rung at our table, as he did not know which table had called for assistance. As a result, we had to go inside and request our bill and a Styrofoam takeout box.While some areas of the restaurant could benefit from renovation like the outside patio (visible storage areas) and bathrooms, the staff members are attentive, quick to provide service, and efficient at clearing tables. They take cash or credit via a card machine. If you choose to dine on the patio, the menus they provide you with are the same takeout menus that are located at the front gate which does not have any drink options. Furthermore, if you prefer, they are available for delivery through food ordering apps like UberEats, and they even offer a cash discount for pick-up orders placed directly at the store.Note: If coming from the Harbourfront Streetcar, you can get off at the stop by Queens Quay West at Dan Leckie Way. Closest parking would be at the Green P parking (west of the restaurant) but would be a nightmare to find spots as it is always full.

Absolutely incredible food and service, possibly my new favourite sushi restaurant downtown Toronto!Blown away by the quality and freshness of the fish given the price - on par if not better than many of the higher-end sushi restaurants I've been to in the city.Everything we tried was delicious, prepared with care, and good portions/ratios. The standouts for us being the hamachi and hotate nigiri and the white dragon roll.They have a large menu with all the staples you'd expect along with an extensive specialty Maki selection with a lot of unique combinations.The decor is a little dated but unless you're someone who likes to pay extra for a fancier environment this should not deter you from trying their amazing menue. My partner and I actually like the decor and found it nostalgic of the sushi joints back when they were far and few between.Overall highly recommend and can't be beat for the price/quality/value. Will difinitely be back and will likely be my new go to!

GuiRei has been a staple in the neighbourhood for over 20+ years. We love the food and had been a regular. When new ownership came on, we were curious to see what was in store for us… Wow! The quality of the food, presentation, quantity, and the service! We are so impressed. Dave the manager is particularly warm, welcoming, and a great host. We highly recommend GuiRei for great food and drinks.

Had a wonderfully 5-star level of Japanese food and service here (although they do serve some Korean food, and played k-pop videos on low throughout). With hot and juicy yakitori (chicken skewers), salmon lover's sushi (best sushi plating I've ever seen), and spicy Maki.

I had a great experience at Guirei Japanese Restaurant. The food was delicious, and I enjoyed the relaxed vibe on their outdoor patio. Loved the miso, lobster roll and fried calamari!

Guirei is among my favourite restaurants to visit when I'm in Toronto. My parents are regulars and ever since they moved to Queen's Quay almost 20 years ago, we go there when I visit. The service is fantastic, and I love how kind they are to my parents. They even have cute inside jokes with them (one time my Dad ordered the 'yellowtail wine' but the chef thought he wanted yellowtail sushi, we all have a good laugh about it every visit!).This past weekend we decided to go for one of the sushi boats and they went all out! The sushi itself was perfection (melt in your mouth tuna and the spicy salmon rolls are to die for) and the decorative details were amazing. Real artistry going on in that kitchen!Reliable, fun and delicious food! Highly recommend!!