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Originally posted by Abercrombie snob! side note on the time limit... I understand this policy for a fast food joint but a sushi place? Is this normal? Is this a student hangout type of eatery? I normally would never go to a place which treats its customers like cattle to feed.

Quite a number of AYCE sushi places do, but not a la carte. Its not an issue anyways, they have no time limit for us.

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Originally posted by Sentinal Quite a number of AYCE sushi places do, but not a la carte. Its not an issue anyways, they have no time limit for us.

I guess that's a dense downtown thing... I never got timed in an AYCE place ever. I can understand though for cheapskates that order just water with their food and nothing else... but setting a policy is still bad for business. Good waiters are very keen at subtly indicating when one has overstayed their welcome, like bringing them the bill when it's time, or when the customer no longer wants any drinks. It's quite simple. But judging from my experience in these AYCE sushi places I've been to downtown, the waiters weren't the friendliest, rarely smile and move around very quickly.

sad to say this, but i'm out.

just too many things happening all at once. next time i'll be there.

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Originally posted by Abercrombie I guess that's a dense downtown thing... I never got timed in an AYCE place ever. I can understand though for cheapskates that order just water with their food and nothing else... but setting a policy is still bad for business. Good waiters are very keen at subtly indicating when one has overstayed their welcome, like bringing them the bill when it's time, or when the customer no longer wants any drinks. It's quite simple. But judging from my experience in these AYCE sushi places I've been to downtown, the waiters weren't the friendliest, rarely smile and move around very quickly.

AJ most of AYCE sushi have a time limit - I've been to a few in Thornhill and North York, same deal.

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Originally posted by urban_legend Looks like Katy and I will not be able to make it due to the fact that we must attend the Silversun Pickups concert that evening, sorry guys.

yep, take me off the list. I totally forgot about the concert!

Have fun kiddies!

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Originally posted by MissK yep, take me off the list. I totally forgot about the concert! Have fun kiddies!

jealous! wish i was going...

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Originally posted by Abercrombie I guess that's a dense downtown thing... I never got timed in an AYCE place ever. I can understand though for cheapskates that order just water with their food and nothing else... but setting a policy is still bad for business. Good waiters are very keen at subtly indicating when one has overstayed their welcome, like bringing them the bill when it's time, or when the customer no longer wants any drinks. It's quite simple. But judging from my experience in these AYCE sushi places I've been to downtown, the waiters weren't the friendliest, rarely smile and move around very quickly.

I've never had a problem at echo. I was there for 2 hours once, and even stayed well past close.

Honestly the time limit makes sense. If you are a young hungry guy (or a big fatty), you can get hungry within a meal, or very shortly after. So you can eat like crazy for the first 45min, wait 30 min, and start eating like crazy again. Its not often, but it must have happened for AYCE to put a time limit in there.

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Originally posted by FunkyCrew AJ most of AYCE sushi have a time limit - I've been to a few in Thornhill and North York, same deal.

Never experienced it. If there was a sign, I never seen one, and never felt rushed out of one other than Sushi Island on King. In my area, I definitely never saw a sign, definitely not Sushi Kiu.

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Originally posted by Abercrombie Never experienced it. If there was a sign, I never seen one, and never felt rushed out of one other than Sushi Island on King. In my area, I definitely never saw a sign, definitely not Sushi Kiu.

yah well it happens not a downtown thing only for sure!

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Originally posted by MissK yep, take me off the list. I totally forgot about the concert! Have fun kiddies!

that's awesome! i wish i was going to this concert (so sad they're sold out!)...haven't seen them since virgin fest...

if work won't be crazy that day then i'm down for sushi as well!

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Originally posted by FunkyCrew cannot disagree more about Rock - wtf you guys, their portions are awesome! and always fresh

lol @ portions, first of all we're doing all-you-can-eat, and second, portions are the same wherever you go! 1 order = 6 rolls, 8 for special orders, 2 for nigiri, 4 for sashimi. Quality-wise, Sushi Rock is fine, but as Bobby says, very average.

The best tests IMO are usually the [spicy] salmon sashimi and the BBQ eel. 9 out of 10 all-you-can-eat restaurants in the GTA will mess up one of those two. Once those are satisfied then it all comes down to variety (lots of places won't have butter fish, dynamite, etc.)

Of course, if you're just ordering a bunch of California rolls or sushi pizza then you can go just about anywhere.

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Originally posted by DigiNut The best tests IMO are usually the [spicy] salmon sashimi and the BBQ eel. 9 out of 10 all-you-can-eat restaurants in the GTA will mess up one of those two. Once those are satisfied then it all comes down to variety (lots of places won't have butter fish, dynamite, etc.)

Yes!

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Originally posted by DigiNut Of course, if you're just ordering a bunch of California rolls or sushi pizza then you can go just about anywhere.

OKay I'm out. lol

Echo on yonge is great. highly recommended. do the all u can eat!

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Originally posted by Invasionmix You always say that but always flop! :P

You always flop too! lol
I won't flop on sushi

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Originally posted by dEsidEL Echo on yonge is great. highly recommended. do the all u can eat!

Mr....are you not coming?

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Originally posted by preppie chick jealous! wish i was going...

I wish you were too!

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Originally posted by FunkyCrew it's not Sentinal?

Isn't your last name Funkycrew? That means his MUST be Sentinal.

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Originally posted by TRANCEEEE I am only going if Jeff or Kristina is going lol

Come, I think I might go...and make Jeff come!

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Originally posted by v-vaughn Come, I think I might go...and make Jeff come!

I'm only going if Veronica & Negar go...

so yeah.