i've been to toyoda a few times and have always had decent food, but somehow my experience a few days ago will make sure that i won't be back anytime soon. my fiance and i LOVE japanese food and were excited to give toyoda's saba shioyaki and a wine marinated fish a try. we ordered a dinner portion of the saba and a side order of the other fish and i'm sad to say that we were shocked when it arrived. the server dropped off two tiny pieces of the saba that cost $17 was the same size as my side order that was $10. we ordered kani, which is described on the menu as "cooked crab" and it was IMITATION CRAB. at $2 a piece for fake meat, we were completely taken by surprise! we also ordered amaebi and yakitori and as the meal came out to be $60 we found ourselves still hungry and eating every last bit of food (including the onion on the yakitori sticks!!!) as the server took away the dishes. for a meal to total near $70 (tip included) there are plenty of other places to get the most bang for your buck try kisaku near greenlake or i love sushi on lake bellevue. $70 at i love sushi will leave you feeling stuffed and satisfied...... not hungry and grumpy.... =(
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