hanamaru market and bento — Restaurant in Toronto

Very good. Tasty and appealing food. Pleasant service. Reasonable prices. Clean place. Ordered via the Ritual app, and also made purchases with the storefront. Review will deal with the takeout first.

Food was tasty. We ordered the Grilled Unagi Bento, Chicken Karrage Bento, Miso Salmon Bento, Beef Bulgogi Bento, Sake Don, Torched Scallop Dragon Roll, Yam Avocado Roll, Unagi Avocado Roll, Tasty Maki Platter, and Shrimp Tempura.

Each of the bentos had a different variety of sides. I loved the chicken karrage bento. The soy sauce packets were appropriate for the bentos. Shrimp tempura was fried lightly with a dusting of herbs/spices.

I want to mention how appealing the bento packaging was. The bentos had transparent lids, and you could see how the sides and main were thoughtfully layered and packaged together. It made the anticipation for the food even more enjoyable. The lids could be easily placed back on the container without difficulty. The containers are made of some sort of paper product while still keeping the food warm. Very user friendly.

Based on our order, it appears that we ordered nearly the entire menu's options. The menu isn't too big. I'm a little surprised that yam tempera isn't an option since it's incorporated into some of sushi rolls options.

One very mild criticism. The tempura came with a small container of soy sauce. The maki and special rolls did not. Would have appreciated a small container of soy sauce, since people are likely to dip their sushi into soy. Not sure if they forgot, or didn't give us enough soy sauce packets because we used the packets for the bentos.

Fortunately, we have all sorts of soy sauce at home, so it wasn't a big deal.

Since I arrived early, I also picked up some snacks. It's a small little shop at the front with a kitchen at the back. Despite the small space, it was tightly packed in a well-organized and very clean way. Like its takeout menu, it had just enough variety of goods in the storefront without being overwhelming.

They had imported chips, almonds, nuts, cakes, teas, drinks from Korea East Asia. I saw sauces (wasabi mayo, sesame mayo, miso, soy), frozen foods (gyoza, onion pancakes, etc) mochi, ice cream (red bean, black sesame, green tea, mango), and some knick-knacks. Probably other things that I can't remember right now.

The service was friendly and polite. The atmosphere was pleasant and welcoming in the short time I was there.

Also, while I was there, I noticed a sign for a cash discount for orders over $25.

Would return...

The bentos are good, but definitely, absolutely have to come here for the sushi.

All Salmon Maki Platter - Must get, presentation of the maki rolls are goregeous, I've never been so titillated by looking at sushi rolls before, the fresh salmon glistening in the light. Each bite is filled with fresh ingredients and packed. The torching the salmon also brings out so many smoky and charred aromas, while not being overpowering and is paired with a slightly acidic and sweet sushi rice with a perfect, slightly chewy texture. The texture of the tempura shrimp, the creaminess of the avocado, and the crunch of the cucumbers further elevate this dish.

Salmon Bento - A flaky and beautifully cooked salmon with a umami-filled miso glaze. Included are daily side dishes and miso soup, and a store full of all the Asian snacks that you can dream of!

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I'm not usually one to post about food I get delivered to my house. I usually find that delivered food isn't the best reflection on a business or restaurant. This place is one of those rare exceptions.

I didn't realize I had ordered from a convenience store until after I had put my order into Uber Eats. Let me tell you - the quality and taste of their food rivals some of the better-rated restaurants found on the app. I ordered a veg bento and spicy salmon roll. Both were delicious and fresh. You can really tell they put a lot of care into their food by the way it looks and tastes. I also loved the small touches like the cute sticker on the lid.

This place is making it into my regular rotation of delivery food, and when I'm in their neighbourhood, will definitely be stopping by. Overall, a great place with great food made...