CJ Lunch Box

I got a free lunch using Ritual app. I like it here because it is close to Scotiabank theatre. The sushi is just OK quality, not over the top, but worth the price. This place is good and cheap for fast food sushi. The place is small. I ordered spicy salmon sushi which I really like. The veggie dumplings are not bad. I would probably eat here for quick bite before going to movie on Tuesday.

Ordering through the Ritual app «speeds» up the wait time — in the sense you only need to go when your order is almost ready.
The sushi is definitely fast-​food sushi, but it’s great value for the price. It’s good, but not excellent. Wait for the fresh rolls, they are better.
Recommended: Volcano Roll, Spicy Salmon.

Super quick, super cheap. Probably cheapest sushi in downtown Toronto, if not in all of Toronto. It’s perfect if you’re at work and looking for a quick bite. Place is small, people normally go here for takeouts.

Absolutely nowhere else in this area can you find a cheaper and more filling lunch. For $ 6.95 I got a maki roll (veggie) and gyoza or potstickers (its all the same people.) with fried sweet potato. I ran out of my office (a block away) at 11:45 to beat the lunch rush and made it! I was in and out in 5 minutes. The times I have been here with the line out the door is still impressive as they MOVE fast. You can, of course, not chose the pre made options but there are honestly so many I can’t imagine me ever doing so. And they don’t just have prepackaged (but made fresh) sushi, but also salads and hot entrée’s.

I’ve been here a couple of times now and I really enjoyed it. Though the sushi may not be the best I’ve ever had, the price is definitely unbeatable. It’s less than $ 4 for 8 pieces! If you come during lunch hour, be prepared to wait in line. It does moves fairly fast though, so you can still be in and out of there fairly quickly. Miso soup is included for free as part of any order and they also give out cups of spicy mayo with no additional charge. Another thing I liked was that they offer both cherry and vanilla coke in cans. As a lover of cherry coke, I highly approve! Since I work in the area, I will definitely be frequenting this place for many lunch hours to come.

The price is good and you can be in and out of there surprisingly quick. In fact, there was a long line there and no line at the pizza place next door and I still beat my friend in speed. The staff there is very efficient and nice.
That being said, the food itself is only ok. It is by no means bad, but it is not exactly amazing either and I paid $ 19 for three items. I was not even sure what they were when I got them, they only seem to label half of their items.
Perhaps if they had a better labeling system /​pricing system that you can see while you are in the long line, I would rate this place higher. So if you are a regular, you would probably be more fine with that but as a noob, I did not enjoy that part very much.

Order through Ritual app.
Super quick. Solid for cheap lunch sushi.
Spicy salmon was good (though I mostly tasted the spicy mayo over anything else.)
Small portion sizes.

I went here with a friend and ordered the spicy chicken and let me tell you, it was perfection. I wish it came in a bigger size because I was finished in 5 minutes and wishing I had enough money for seconds.
Try to come before or after lunch time because there’s always a lunch rush and there’s limited seating.

This place is perfect for quick grab & go sushi experience. Don’t go there expecting a fine dining experience. This restaurant is perfect for the neighborhood — busy professionals looking for somewhat healthy and quick lunch. In that department, this restaurant absolutely delivers. Staff is always extremely nice and while lines can be intimidating, they move really fast.

For the most part, everything is made to order. They have pre packaged items to those in a rush. If not, you can always space the 5 minute wait for fresh cut sashimi.
Really inexpensive which probably explained why it’s sooooooooo super busy during lunch time.

Not the biggest rolls, or the largest selection. But other than that this place is aces. Don’t let the lunch line fool you, you will not be in it for long. This place runs like a Swiss watch. Super efficient & friendly staff. And despite the demand they never run out of anything. If I had CJ running all aspects of my life I could become the Titan of Industry I have always dreamed of! Lookout world, here comes CJ & D!
****

This used to be my lunch spot until I decided to go a bit healthier and cut out the sodium form my diet (soy sauce is the devil!). I actually went back today so I figured I would throw out a review.
The restaurant is extremely busy always and forever (unless you get lunch at 11:30 or 2:30). Often times you will be waiting outside the restaurant. With that said, they are also extremely fast. So although it looks like you’ll be in line for an hour, you’ll only be in line for 15 – 20 minutes.
This is fast food sushi. Do not expect much in the way of quality. I think people go for the experience — picking your sushi from the cooler and getting all the free goodies (spicy mayo, miso soup, tempura sauce), the staff are beyond helpful and friendly (I think the owners work the til), and it’s cheap!
The Good:
1. Staff. Friendly and always willing to assist or make you what you want the way you want.
2. Price. It’s very inexpensive and worth the price.
The Bad:
1. Size. It’s just a lunch place so it’s very small and very limited seating. Even if you manage to snag a seat, you will be getting bumped by the huge line RIGHT next to you.
2. Quality. The sushi is OK but it falls apart. It’s fast food sushi.
3. Lines. Always always huge lines.
Recommendation: go at 11:30 or 2:30 for your lunch and do not go here in between if you are in a hurry!

Used to work minutes away and came here about every 2 weeks or so. Always ended satisfied and the staff were very friendly. Would have given 4 stars, but they didn’t take credit card (not sure if they do now or not) and I’m disappointed to hear that they now charge a buck for the miso soup. Not that it was anything spectacular (in fact, it was pretty watery), but it was such a bonus to my $ 8 sushi+gyoza+miso soup meal that just can’t be beat. Sure, the quality isn’t that of Tsukiji market, but it filled my belly nicely. Also would have been better if they took Visa. Haven’t been there in a couple years, will have to try it again.

Good and quick but not great sushi. Very cheap and cheerful sushi in a prime location — ask about the daily special and don’t forget your free miso!

Banal sushi checkout line. Staff is friendly, but going there feels like being in a factory lunchroom. It’s cheap, at least. You’re not going to dream of their rolls outside of work hours. Perfect place if you’ve given up on lunch variety.

Cute little sushi factory. It seems this is mainly a take out spot, they seemed surprise that I wanted to sit down and eat here.
They showed me the pre-​made rolls they had, but I opted for something off the menu which they had no trouble throwing together in under a minute. My yam/​avocado roll came up to 5 $ with a drink and I was given a pile of yam tempura on top for free!
I will be back. If I wake up on time again. I suggest coming early– I can tell this place turns into a zoo around noon.

If given the option, I’d give CJ Lunch Box 3.5 stars. Is it cheap? Yes. Is it fast? Yes. Is it healthier than most other options in this price range in the area? Absolutely. Do you see God when you take your first bite? Nope. But for $ 5-​$ 10, I’d say it’s worth it.
I had long been intimidated by the lunch-​line of business-​types, but decided it was finally time to try it out. The line curled around through the restaurant, which was fine by me because I wanted to peruse the options. I grabbed a container of the red tuna topped with sesame seeds and accompanied by pickled ginger, a lemon slice and wasabi. If you’re a germaphobe, steer clear of the free miso, which is self-​serve and left uncovered. I went for it, and it was great — not overly salty and piping hot.
The sushi was decent and matched the price. The service was friendly and brisk. The lunch crowd is civil. This will be my go-​to option for very cheap sushi when I have a craving but don’t want to seriously indulge.

3 stars, or «A-​Ok» perfectly describes CJ Lunch Box.
I work in the area and frequent this spot for lunch (as does everyone else in the area I think). The value is hard to beat, for $ 6 you can get 8 pieces of maki (my preference is red tuna or the tempura shrimp) and a tray of edamame. Miso soup is far from great but it’s free so who can complain?
I have had the noodles and spicy chicken before and they are pretty delicious, mind you I felt like garbage a few hours later. The fried dumplings fall into the same category.
The owner CJ is always so friendly and upbeat and they really do their best to get you in and out quickly.

This place is extremely busy during office lunch hour. They’re fast, convenient and tastes pretty fresh.
Then again, I wouldn’t frequent CJs if I didn’t work in the area. A common complaint is that their sushi rolls fall apart very easily and that the complimentary miso soup is too bland.
The spicy tuna rolls are covered in hot mayo and you can request extra on the side. The lunch box prices vary from $ 8 to $ 10+ so for those who are always like me, would be spending almost $ 20 for 2 – 3 lunch boxes. I suggest that they make a lunch box that contains more than 8 rolls.
The front patio has a great view of people bustling about on Spadina and is mostly packed during a warm day.
Overall CJs is A-​OK. They could certainly improve in quality and more variety though.

CJ Lunch Box is super sweet, cheap and cheerful.
You walk in, get in line, grab your stuff and get out. You can stuff yourself for under $ 8 easily, and likely your friend, too. There are a couple of tables in the corner, but I never see anyone sitting there. This place is totally take-​out.
Their gyozas are great, and their rolls are decent. I never go for sashimi here because I’m skeptical at this price point, but I’ve seen others slurp up their raw fish happily many times.
PEPPER PLEADS: Cover up the miso soup. It just seems like a germ trap when it’s both self serve and uncovered, CJ.