Had an excellent experience at Dora-Q! The sushi was some of the best I have ever had in Halifax! Staff members were incredibly helpful and nice. The restaurant is located in the basement of the spring garden center. Will definitely become one of my go-to sushi restaurants in Halifax moving forward! I'll definitely recommend this to my friends

Fresh sashimi with a fresh ambiance. If you’re a sushi/raw fish fan, then is a great place to go. The Tonkotsu Ramen was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend.

Wasn't decided to try more sushi places in town but today a great colleague of mine recommended this place and I found it a nice place to satisfy my sushi hunger despite I'm not a gobbler but vulnerable to seafood and sake. Overall, well priced menu, delicious dishes, nice servers and naughty cooks who make fun out of customers in their native language ! Will come again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a reasonably priced Japanese food in downtown Halifax. Edit: I'm back again and still the same good place. Thanks to Ryu Update: Many thanks to Chihiro and Yuki for their great service. The eel portion was fantastic.

WOW! I could not be more impressed with this place. All of the good was EXTREMELY good. The staff were very friendly and we had a nice chat. Everything was ready quickly and the prices seriously can't be beat for the quality you're getting. This is one of my favorite sushi restaurants now. Too bad I live 2000 miles away from it! 😩

This is how much you can get for $30. Not the best sushi if you are used to good sushi. Chopped scallop roll was tasty but California roll was terrible quality with very little flavour

Truly a hit place. Great for coming with a couple friends or on a date Some of the best sushi I've had in ages. Love their eel. And the ice cream! So much more than just ice cream, it came with banana tempura and a hot chocolate sauce which melted the ice cream so heavenly. Can take some getting used to as you order at a counter and then sit, rather then get seated and have your order taken.

Okayish taste very less portion. I ordered EBI Combo, the ko doraku roll had very small pieces and the seaweed outside covering the roll was smelly. Salmon roll was decent but i also ordered pork spring roll the size of which was not worth the price and it was just 1 piece.

We had hot pot (chicken) and beef bulgogi. The food was delicious and service was impeccable. Given the previous reviews my expectations for this place were high and it did not fall short. We will be back. Thank you!! ♡

One of my favourite sushi restaurants in Halifax! The food here is of excellent quality, especially the fish and the rice. It's a little pricey for what you get (around $20 with tip for 2 rolls); however, it's worth it for the quality. I will continue to support this local spot! It should be noted that at Ko-Doraku, you order and pay first, then sit down. A waitress brings your food to you once it's ready.

This is my favourite restaurant in Halifax to get sushi. I have been going here for years because the service, quality and food is the best. Their staff are always friendly and helpful. I've never had a bad experience. I highly recommend. They also do amazing sushi trays which we've purchased for events.

It’s the first time I been here. In love with this chill and comfy atmosphere ❤️ the staff are welcoming and friendly. The sushi is yummy is price worthy! Definitely a place to go to when searching for good Japanese restaurants 👍🏻

Delicious food, great service and atmosphere! Sashimi is so fresh. Una Don is my favorite entree.

Really yummy and fresh sushi and the JFC was absolutely bonkers tasty. Fun, casual and eclectic atmosphere that reminded me of the hodge podge cafes around the north end before all the gentrification. 🌟

Pretty good lunch specials! Hard to find if you don't know where you're going, but service was friendly and food was fresh. I ordered the tonkatsu ramen, and truly I found it a bit underwhelming in terms of flavour, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. Not a bad option if you're in the area!

There is no doubt that this is the best Japanese restaurant in Halifax ❤️Their fish is always fresh and has umami even though with Uber delivery.

The service is excellent and fast. The sushi is fantastic. The dining area is very cozy and has big tables which are great if you want to take a group of people to the restaurant. Very reasonably priced. I've been here so many times and I've been consistently satisfied.

Very cute restaurant and the sushi was fantastic!

My absolute favourite place to get sushi. While it’s not as cheap as some other places, the atmosphere, quality and service is incredible. So delicious, and very authentic sushi. Also the decor is super cute and it takes maybe 7 or 8 minutes to get the food once you order. They have funny hours though so make sure you check when they are open before you go.

This is a really cute and affordable Japanese restaurant in downtown Halifax. I ordered a small bowl of Soba noodles (not a meal, just a starter) and it really hit the spot. The broth was just so satisfying. The alaska roll I also ordered was well constructed, with a good ratio in terms of ingredients. The interior is colourful and features bookshelves of Japanese texts as well as some games to play with friends.

My daughter and I are always up for a new sushi experience, so tonight we decided to check out Ko-Doraku. Wow! I have a sensitivity to gluten and the gentleman who took our order (over the phone) was very thoughtful in helping us with our sushi selections. 🍱 He was very warm and welcoming on the phone overall! When we arrived to pick up our yummies, we received just as warm a greeting in person from everyone at the counter! Great vibes! My daughter got the spring rolls and chicken udon as well and was super impressed with the flavour - particularly the spring rolls. The sushi was so fresh and tasty! I especially enjoyed the smoked salmon variety! That was different!! 👌🏾 The dine-in area of this hidden gem looks warm and intimate. My daughter spotted the shelves of manga 📚so we’ll be back to eat IN next time! 😄 ⚠️ FYI - Best way to get in is via Brenton St. If you use the Spring Garden Rd. entrance, be sure to go INTO the mall and downstairs to the bottom floor. Enjoy! 🤗

How pretty is this Tuna Avocado Don?! Locals know Ko-Doraku is the only Authentic Japanese restaurant in Halifax. If you care about clean and fresh taste, eat here!