Sushi Garden

We came in around 3pm for lunch. Granted slow time of day — but targetted this place with its «5 star» review after visiting Sushi Itto and Golden Sushi seeking higher quality.
The place is dated, signage out front makes it look out of business. I think we woke them all up cause once we came in they all came from the back and unwrapped the seran wrap off all the food and started preparing… yuck.
Still wanting to give it the benefit of the doubt because of the reviews here we ordered. Food was at best standard all you can eat quality. A $ 30 platter had very litte butterfish or salmon. None of it tasted really fresh. They really skimped out on quality… As well as quantity. For $ 30 we could have ate all you could eat and probably a better lunch. We just assumed this would be better quality from its reviews. When we started eating they all came out and ate their lunch too. Its more like their house than a restaurant.
The only reason we gave it a 2 is because they were super friendly. The habachi table and private rooms looked like this place could be good with a reno and fresher food/​menus. But this is NOT a 5 or 4 star in our opinions.

We called to make a reservation, however it seems that Thursday’s are not too busy. We were seated immediately after entering the restaurant by a very pleasant waitress. Three of us ordered from the Teppanyaki menu and my husband ordered from the Sushi menu.
The drinks, salads and soups arrived quickly and I must say that we all enjoyed the dressing on the green salad. The Miso soup arrived steaming and flavored perfectly.
The boys loved the sushi, making comments like «so much better than AYCE» and «excellent red tuna».
We then sat back and watched the show. From the freshly prepared fried rice, seared salmon, shrimp and scallops and the sauteed vegetables, we were entertained. Our chef took the time to season the courses perfectly and wait for our reaction to each dish.
If your looking for something a bit different in Newmarket, I would highly recommend trying out Sushi Garden. Be sure to make reservations if coming on a weekend.
Tips: the table can hold 12 people, so it makes a perfect group outing.

The best Japanese food in Newmarket by far! Love the spicy tuna maki. Very friendly service, great customer service:)

Great customer service! Great food for a great price! He gave me free Miso soup with 9 California Sushi rolls and Shrimp Tempura for 11.00! — Lunch time.

I’ve been to a few sushi places in the Newmarket and Stouffville areas, but my favorite by far is Sushi Garden. The staff are all very nice people, and the fact that the owner is there on a regular basis and interacts wit customers is a very positive thing to see. Also, when I have called ahead for a pick up order, the owner has consistently remembered my name, which is a nice, personal touch.
Their food is great, atmosphere is great, and the staff are lovely people. Highly recommended.

I may try other sushi restaurants around Newmarket, but I keep coming back to the Sushi Garden. The atmosphere is wonderful and the staff are always very welcoming and pleasant. The owner is always there and personally serves his customers alongside his staff. The prices are reasonable and the menu selection is great. They also have two tatami rooms for private gatherings, as well as teppanyaki!
They are also licensed and serve several Japanese beers, as well as sake.