Delicious sushi, delightful and freshly made. The service is quick and prompt, the staff is friendly and knowledgeable and the hygiene is optimal too.
The food here is always fresh and always packed. It is run by koreans which is a bonus and the food is always consistent. Besides their sushi platters, their yaki udon is really delicious!! And you can ask them to make it spicy! Their korean food is decent, we order the kangpunki (sweet and spicy pork) and it's pretty good. They give 10% off take out orders if you use cash. One of the things I really like about this place is that they give you a wide variety of fish with their sushi trays compared to other places and their menu has pictures of every dish so you know what to expect!
Food is good and service is quick. The staffs are not always the friendliest but never rude. Food presentation is always nicely done. The lunch special is a great deal. Been here many times and will continue to come. Thanks Gal's sushi! Great establishment! Keep it going!
I get take-out from Gal's all the time, typically to bring back to the office for lunch with colleagues. The sushi is decently priced, and you do get the quality you pay for. We usually get an assorted sushi platter to share, and then tempura and seaweed salad on the side. The crab salad roll is really yummy and is usually one of the first ones to disappear from our platter. It usually takes them ~40 min to put our order together.
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I have been going to Gal's since they opened, and the quality, service, and food still has not changed. The servers are really attentive and you are able to press the bell when you require help. When you come in the staff greet you. The restaurant is always pretty busy. During the weekend it's packed. Night time is packed. Lunch time is also packed. Lunch time is the only time I've ever seen a line out the door though.
The best deal is the lunch bento box. It comes with a ton of food. I always order the bulgogi sushi bento. A standard box comes with bulgogi, rice, six rolls (two california, two spicy salmon, two deep fried yam or crab rolls), assorted sushi, and either potatoes or jap chae. For ~$12 you can't go wrong.
Dinner is a bit pricier ~$20, but you get a lot of food. The standard miso and salad, then all the appetizers, then your box with sashimi if you want, sushi, and rolls. I've never left this place hungry.
The sushi always tastes fresh and I find the quality to be good compared to other places I have gone to in Markham.
I would definitely recommend this place for lunch/dinner with friends.
Horrible service, but great food.. Came here for the lunch special (L4 is the best bang for your buck). It comes with 6 maki rolls (3 different kinds, 2 pieces each), 4 assorted sushi pieces, 7-8 assorted pieces of sashimi, rice, glass noodles, salad and miso soup. All that for only $8.99! The sushi consistently tastes great here, but another thing that is also consistent is the horrible service.
They have good lunch special deals. The food is pretty good. Not super authentic but I still enjoy my food every time I go here.
Simply the best.. This is the first restaurant review that I have ever written. That is how good Gal's Sushi is. The special rolls are creative and presented impeccably. The fish is consistently fresh. And the wait staff is kind and attentive. I can without a doubt say that Gal's is the best (and most consistent) sushi around. It is worth the slightly higher prices. If you're on the fence, try it -- it will quickly become one of your favorite restaurants.
First time. Wasn't expecting much so was a bit surprised. Ordered sashimi and a fried appetizer. Service was prompt and decor was nice. Price was ok. Place was busy. Would try again. 70%
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If you're looking for an authentic sushi experience, this is it! We decided I try it out because of the great ratings and reviews and we're sure glad we did! The atmosphere and decor was great, very cozy and inviting. It was fully staffed and everyone was really friendly. We ordered Gals platter which consisted of a mix of sushi, sashimi and rolls. We also ordered a side of vegetable tempura (cuz I can't go without it). Starters were delivered shortly after we ordered: miso soup, salad, cold noodle salad and potatoes in a sweet sauce. Great soup! The tempura was perfect and we absolutely do not have any complaints about our platter! Everything was so fresh and delicious! From the sashimi to the sushi down to the pickled ginger. At other sushi restaurants, sushi and rolls are filled with rice but Gals had the perfect amount to ensure every bite was perfectly balanced. The sashimi wasn't fishy or slimey it was as fresh as you can get. The only roll we didn't like was the one with uni (but that comes down to personal preference I think, it was a bit too strong of a flavour for us). It's a busy restaurant for takeout, at one point there was a lineup of cars outside from people coming in to pick up their orders. There was a lineup to be seated at around 6:30p so if you don't want to wait, get there early! The prices are great and as long as you don't mind ordering their variety platters, the cost is great (ours came to basically $1 per piece of sushi/sashimi) which is much cheaper than any other sushi restaurant I've been to! Definitely a new favourite!!
Always Busy During Lunch Time. I love coming back here for the sushi bento boxes and the side dishes that accompanies the bulgogi. However, this place is always packed during lunch hours, so you will have to wait a short while before you can get a table.
Sushi is not particularly good nor bad, but the size of the dishes will certainly make you extremely full! I always need to takeout my leftovers since I can never finish it!
I love it ! Best restaurant for some drop in sushi !!
Party of 3. Loved the food! Been here multiple times. Tried the mentor, pork bone soup, and a couple others.
I absolutely love this!! No other place makes it and I always always order this every time I go!!!
Pretty good. Been here for take-out a couple of times and was never disappointed. You'll get 10% off your bill if you pay in cash (in house or take-out). Take-out was ready in 15 minutes! Shrimp tempura was pretty good. I've never been here to eat-in, but I'm still a loyal customer to Hana Bi at First Markham Place.
Funny how everytime ive been to this restaurant its always with my gal pals :p but we certainly enjoy food and service. Plus im a huge germaphobic and attention to tidiness as well so this place is quite maintained. Its not all-you-can-eat but a lot of selections to choose from their menu. There is not a lot of parking space esp on the weekends so would require some wait time. And not like you can park anywhere else since thats the only parking lot close to the restaurant.
#1 non-buffet sushi restaurant in markham/Richmond hill
Go-to place. Gal's has been my go-to place whenever I'm feeling like sushi. It's the ONLY place uptown where I find myself coming back repeatedly for its quality and service.
I never have Korean food here so I can't vouch for it...
Good. The quality of the food is considerably good and fresh..the prices are reasonable but sometimes when it gets busy, the service is kinda slow but thats ok at least they don't forget about us at the end. I'd always go back.
Gals is decent. Have eaten here many times... never disappointed in food/ quality of food.... service is sometimes slow when it gets real busy, but that's the norm anywhere you go
ambiance feels really nice !
although sashimi is sometimes cut to thick! also wished they used real crab meat in their menu items.
one time me and my partner went we ordered a roll, it arrived at our table, before we could even dig in the waiter came, looked at the roll, said there was something missing, took it away, came back with newly made rolls with the "missing ingredient" i was so impressed because a lot of places would have let it slide rather than wasting rolls.
It's been a while since i've gone but i remember their tempura UDON noodles being very tasteful with a nice texture on the noodles. perhaps if you never went, I highly recommend the bulgogi box (you get to sample a bit of everything)
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Korean fare good. sushi used to be good. It seems the dine in fares are better than take out.
Staff/service not so good.
Used to be good, but the portions have been reduced significantly (by slicing fish thinner) and the quality of the sashimi is not as good. Instead, try Kaori near Highway 7 and Yonge St in Richmond Hill for its specialty rolls.
Gal sushi has the best lunch specials ever!
Fresh fish, very clean place, great ambiance ... It's pricey but you will definately get what you pay for
Gal’s Sushi is another family favourite restaurant that serves both Korean and Japanese food at reasonable prices. I am a big uni (sea urchin) fan and know that I can get my fix here. They have an awesome special running right now where you can get 2 uni’s for $5.99.
The place is always buzzin’ and busy, even with reservations. The space has many long tables which are great for families and large parties. Having been to the restaurant since this location opened years ago, I have tried countless number of dishes. I prefer the Japanese food over the Korean dishes here. Although each table is given a serving of glazed honey potatoes and glass noodles (japchae) on the house, the restaurant only provides a dish of kimchi if you order Korean food. Sometimes, they don’t bring the kimchi unless you ask them. The pork bone soup broth does not have a strong developed flavour which I assume the bones need more time to simmer in the broth.
One of the things I like about Gal’s is that their sushi rolls are consistently good and tasty. Like Jessica mentioned, their sushi standard is good enough to be delicious but it’s not superior sushi either.
I have never been disappointed. Each time they have served consistently fresh fish, great service, and attention to presentation. Definitely a go-to place for me!
Nelson @ Markham: Judging from the lineups this place is really popular, so we opted for takeout. This tray include sushi and rolls with a great variety because it included octopus, shrimp in addition to the regular fish, clam, eels. Some pieces of salmon had skin and there were the pieces of yellow egg that I had only seen previously in Taiwan. Even the rolls were interesting with lettuce, red roe, cheese, mayo all contributing as ingredients here and there. But perhaps the most interesting thing is the yellow roe wrapped in some seafood container. It was similar to the pieces next to it, but the outside was chewier. Never seen that before. The fish was fresh, everything was well prepared and they had a welcome creative twist so I would definitely come back here. My parents brought back some Turkish Delight (Smyrna brand) from Turkey. I always wanted to try it considering it was so heavily featured in the Narnia books. But it turns out that it isn't amazing or anything, but still
Another quick-order sushi joint loacted in York Region, except I found the ambiance a bit better, with nice furnishings and a modern vibe. Not the cheapest prices, but for what you get its worth it.
Dining in is slightly noisy, depending on the hour of the day, however the dining area is very large and can accommodate many patrons.
I typically order sushi platters; they go the extra distance by having Uni (sea urchin), which is sort of a step-up from other similar establishments.
When my criteria is a) I want sushi and b)I'm in York Region, I go here.
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Gal’s Sushi is another family favourite restaurant that serves both Korean and Japanese food at reasonable prices. I am a big uni (sea urchin) fan and know that I can get my fix here. They have an awesome special running right now where you can get 2 uni’s for $5.99.
The place is always buzzin’ and busy, even with reservations. The space has many long tables which are great for families and large parties. Having been to the restaurant since this location opened years ago, I have tried countless number of dishes. I prefer the Japanese food over the Korean dishes here. Although each table is given a serving of glazed honey potatoes and glass noodles (japchae) on the house, the restaurant only provides a dish of kimchi if you order Korean food. Sometimes, they don’t bring the kimchi unless you ask them. The pork bone soup broth does not have a strong developed flavour which I assume the bones need more time to simmer in the broth.
The Japanese food stands out at the restaurant, it is always beautifully presented and the fish tastes fresh. Their menu is well organized and has tons of pictures which makes it easy to navigate through.
My recommendation for the best items to order based on value and taste are:
1. The takoyaki balls- For $4.99, this is a great deal for the delicious Octopus filled balls. At Kenzo Ramen, I recall they were $8 for the dish.
2. The 72 piece “SIL platter” platter ($69.99) which is great for 3 to 4 adults to share and it comes with a variety of specialty sashimi and sushi including hamachi, amaebi (sweet shrimp), spicy scallops and my favourite…uni.
3. The best deal is the bento box which comes with a choice of bulgogi, chicken or salmon teriyaki, or shrimp tempura with a combination of maki rolls, sashimi and or sushi. The box is only $16.99 before tax and the portions are generous.
As for the service, you can expect to flag your server down multiple times during their peak times, even with a bell at most tables to call the server. With the long line ups at times, the hostess are normally quick to get customers seated.
Overall:
With the extensive menu, you will be sure to find delicious eats at Gal’s Sushi. The Japanese fare is what keeps me going back to the restaurant. The specialty sushi and sashimi consistently tastes fresh and delicious. Happy eating and remember to make reservations! The restaurant also does take out.
Pretty solid spot for sushi and Korean food. It can be a little hard to find surface parking during prime lunch & dinner times but there's a (dimly lit) underground parking.
Service is usually good. The quality is consistent and prices are very reasonable. The Spicy Scallop roll is a must! It has great flavour and texture.
This place was amazing. Ordered only 2 special rolls and was very filling. Size of the sushi were fairly big pieces and makes it worth the price. The fish tasted so fresh, all you can eat sushi places are great but this definitely does not compare! The staff were very nice and approachable. We also had free appetizers like salad and potatoes, and tried sashimi of sea urchin. Such great flavours , definitely worth a visit!
One of my family's fave places to get Japanese and Korean food. We've been going here for probably almost 10 years and we still consider it when we decide we want sushi for dinner. I remember one time we were eating, a server came by and gave us the Cloud Roll for free because they were testing it out in the kitchen and wanted us to try (it was amazing; I highly recommend it still). The only thing I miss is that they used to offer complimentary desserts, such as red bean jelly or cut oranges.
We used to eat in but since the pandemic we've just been getting take out. Even the take out is high quality and their sushi/sashimi platters are beautifully arranged. We've never had a bad experience and the food is always delicious.
Always amazing food and service. One of the few sushi joints that open relatively late. Lots of delivery app options. 5% cash discount. Full bar.
Underground parking also available.
Gal’s has been around for a long time and is a classic markham establishment for sushi. They have been around for awhile and for good reason, they always satisfy the sushi cravings and are always consistent with the taste and quality. Service was good and never any issues whenever I have gone and good service goes a long way. Definitely recommend going to them! The parking lot can get quite full fast, and where the restaurant is located, with a full parking lot, it could be best to go along if you’re doing takeout. Great job overall!
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I came here for the first time on a Friday night to pick up takeout.
I decided to go with the following:
T1 4 rolls (24pc)
2 spicy salmon rolls
1 yam roll ( sub for the crab roll $1 extra )
1 dynamite roll
plus 3 yam rolls for my sister as well as some spicy mayo.
My bill was about $53, since I was paying cash, I got a 10% off discount.
Overall, I really like the quality of food here, it tastes so fresh and delicious!
The service was also really great! I met the owner charlie who was so friendly and funny.
If I'm in Markham again, I think I'll definitely be back!
No better sushi in Ontario. The sashimi is so fresh! Everything is amazing and clean, the staff is friendly. Highly recommend. Great prices too!
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