赤鬼AKA-ONI Ramen&Izakaya(Richmond Hill) – Fresh Sushi, Flavorful Ramen & Inviting Izakaya Experience

At Aka-Oni Izakaya & Ramen, the sushi rolls are excellent, and my favorite is the anago cheese. The cheese flavor is rich, and it pairs perfectly with the slightly sweet unagi sauce. After 9 PM, the late-night menu offers discounts on hand rolls, and the sashimi is very fresh — rich in flavor yet balanced nicely with the vinegared rice, so it never feels too greasy. The pistachio Basque cheesecake is the highlight among the desserts — it has a pure pistachio aroma that blends beautifully with the savory cheese, and the texture is smooth and satisfying.

Love the ambience! Staff were really helpful and suggested some really tasty dishes! Would definitely recommend checking it out

Before the pandemic, it was difficult to find a table because it was so busy at both of their locations. Now, it is our go-to, because the food quality and value cannot be beat. This location has fewer options than the Scarborough one, but the fish is the same fresh, sushi grade quality and the service is always great. We have been going to both locations for 5 years now and never had a less than perfect meal at either one. Highly recommend for best sushi, the fish is always thick cut and so fresh.

Food is good, I love their black diamond roll. Decor is cute. It’s pretty busy so space could be limited sometimes.

TLDR: really good, make a res, slightly more pricy but popular for a reason. Went on a date here, came in with no reservation but they had a table for an hour. Despite feeling a little rush we had a good experience. The restaurant has a cute atmosphere, and the service was good. While the food has a slightly higher price point, most items are reasonable. The sushi we ordered came out almost right away (10min) and were good portions (8 pieces each, $25~), the ramen took a little longer. The sushi was pretty good and the Ramen was great, and they do give you the free salads and ice cream at the end. I would strongly recommend making a reservation, especially for groups that are larger than two.

The food is ok, but a bit expensive for the quality they serve. The sashimi boat is lacking in the variety of fish. The rolls are ok and the ramens are pretty good. The dishes are quite small in general. Do NOT get any of the deserts, very small and doesn’t taste great. It gets quite busy during dinner time, so reservations are recommended.

Fast courteous service from knowledgeable staff who explained the dishes. Their Demon bbq steak ramen soup was over the top with a rich spicy broth. Your choice is spicy hot level 1, 2 or 3. I had #2 and it was perfect. Not too spicy and not boring flat. The tempura crispy not oily. Try their okononyaki fries. December 15.....Went back today. Tried the special tasting menu this time. Was lucky to have Janice served us. She super good at explaining the menu. Good fast, attentive. The Chef tasting menu showcased the chef's abilities and creativity. Umami, sweet, citrus, smoke essesnces accented the various offerings. Presentation was also top notch. Come try for yourself, and remember to bring a good freind or two to share the experience.