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The Best Sushi in Toronto

Nadia Boachie

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Nadia Boachie

The Best Sushi in Toronto

All you can eat sushi is great in its own right -- there is the occasion for dynamite rolls and sushi pizza and there is the occasion for nigiri made at a sushi bar. This list includes places with omakase menus (leaving it all up to the chef to decide) to places that have a bit more variety and choice in an a la carte menu. What all these spots do have in common is the quality of ingredients and the skillful art of sushi making behind each dish they serve. When you’re looking for something a little more traditional, a little more upscale and definitely more expensive -- check out our favourite spots for sushi made by the masters. I mean, it does take a sushi apprentice 7 years just to master the rice.

Queen West

478 Queen St W

Saku Sushi

This queen street spot is serves delicious and hearty rolls. This is the perfect spot for sit down or takeout.

Saku Sushi

Queen West

478 Queen St W

This queen street spot is serves delicious and hearty rolls. This is the perfect spot for sit down or takeout.

The Haam

This spot is known for more than just their sushi. The Haam serves quality Japanese inspired Mexican cuisine. Try out any of their sushi and taco platters and you won't be disappointed!

The Haam

This spot is known for more than just their sushi. The Haam serves quality Japanese inspired Mexican cuisine. Try out any of their sushi and taco platters and you won't be disappointed!

Oroshi Fish Co.

Oroshi Fish Co., Toronto's west-end spot for sushi takeout, uses a dry-aging technique on their fish to create incredible textures with umami richness.

Oroshi Fish Co.

Oroshi Fish Co., Toronto's west-end spot for sushi takeout, uses a dry-aging technique on their fish to create incredible textures with umami richness.

St. Clair West

1211 St Clair Ave W

Kaito Sushi Omakase

With a constantly changing sushi menu served at a long wooden bar, this St. Clair Avenue restaurant is perfect for those who love traditional, refined sushi. Kaito is run by Chef Donghwi Jang, who has trained under Chef Yoshinaga Tsuyoshi of Kasa Moto and Shoushin repute.

Kaito Sushi Omakase

St. Clair West

1211 St Clair Ave W

With a constantly changing sushi menu served at a long wooden bar, this St. Clair Avenue restaurant is perfect for those who love traditional, refined sushi. Kaito is run by Chef Donghwi Jang, who has trained under Chef Yoshinaga Tsuyoshi of Kasa Moto and Shoushin repute.

Yukashi Japanese Cuisine

Japanese

With executive Chef Daisuke Izutsu producing creative and evolving dishes, this Davisville sushi spot is a must visit. With favourites like fatty tuna belly or Wagyu beef making its way into the omakase courses, Yukashi is the ideal outlet for when you want to indulge.

Yukashi Japanese Cuisine

With executive Chef Daisuke Izutsu producing creative and evolving dishes, this Davisville sushi spot is a must visit. With favourites like fatty tuna belly or Wagyu beef making its way into the omakase courses, Yukashi is the ideal outlet for when you want to indulge.

Japanese

Church and Wellesley

76 Gerrard St E

Edomae Kiyomi

Chef Katsumi and Saito opened Toronto’s first tempura and sushi bar offering two distinct experiences, tempura omakase and sushi omakase. Why not try both? 

Edomae Kiyomi

Church and Wellesley

76 Gerrard St E

Chef Katsumi and Saito opened Toronto’s first tempura and sushi bar offering two distinct experiences, tempura omakase and sushi omakase. Why not try both? 

Richmond Hill

360 Hwy 7

Rin Sushi

Japanese

For those that live downtown, trekking to this Richmond Hill sushi spot is well worth your time. Their menu has set meals, as well as omakase offerings that are left up to the mastery of the chef. With high-end Japanese classics like uni and Wagyu beef --this elegant space will leave you craving another Edomae-style dining experience.

Rin Sushi

Richmond Hill

360 Hwy 7

For those that live downtown, trekking to this Richmond Hill sushi spot is well worth your time. Their menu has set meals, as well as omakase offerings that are left up to the mastery of the chef. With high-end Japanese classics like uni and Wagyu beef --this elegant space will leave you craving another Edomae-style dining experience.

Japanese

Zen Japanese Restaurant

Zen's sushi chef makes dining here a memorable experience. Watching the chef artfully sculpt the rice and delicately place the freshly cut fish atop the now formed nigiri is akin to watching a musician master his instrument -- pure artistry.

Zen Japanese Restaurant

Zen's sushi chef makes dining here a memorable experience. Watching the chef artfully sculpt the rice and delicately place the freshly cut fish atop the now formed nigiri is akin to watching a musician master his instrument -- pure artistry.

Nakamori

Nakamori is simple yet elegant. It is hidden away in a Scarborough Plaza, where the chef serves traditional Japanese cuisine with a modern and innovative twist.

Nakamori

Nakamori is simple yet elegant. It is hidden away in a Scarborough Plaza, where the chef serves traditional Japanese cuisine with a modern and innovative twist.

Entertainment District

80 Blue Jays Way

Akira Back

This sushi joint is named after its Michelin-starred chef. Located in Toronto's Entertainment District, this Japanese restaurant proves there is no cap on creativity when it comes to sushi.

Akira Back

Entertainment District

80 Blue Jays Way

This sushi joint is named after its Michelin-starred chef. Located in Toronto's Entertainment District, this Japanese restaurant proves there is no cap on creativity when it comes to sushi.

Kasa Moto

Japanese

Yorkville's well-known two-story sushi restaurant with a rooftop terrace and decorative bar. Kasa Moto's dining experience involves a variety of Japanese dishes as well as sushi offerings. This trendy spot is a must visit at lunch time or for dinner.

Kasa Moto

Yorkville's well-known two-story sushi restaurant with a rooftop terrace and decorative bar. Kasa Moto's dining experience involves a variety of Japanese dishes as well as sushi offerings. This trendy spot is a must visit at lunch time or for dinner.

Japanese

Entertainment District

236 Adelaide St W

Yuzu No Hana

A contemporary Japanese restaurant that combines traditional and modern techniques to create its dishes. Yuzu No Hana has a great selection of beer and sake and might be a bit more forgiving on your wallet -- especially for those who want more flexibility with their order without blowing the bank.

Yuzu No Hana

Entertainment District

236 Adelaide St W

A contemporary Japanese restaurant that combines traditional and modern techniques to create its dishes. Yuzu No Hana has a great selection of beer and sake and might be a bit more forgiving on your wallet -- especially for those who want more flexibility with their order without blowing the bank.

JaBistro

Opened in 2012, JaBistro respects traditional techniques and the natural flavours of ingredients in artfully designed Japanese dishes. Spadina and Richmond might be your new favourite intersection.

JaBistro

Opened in 2012, JaBistro respects traditional techniques and the natural flavours of ingredients in artfully designed Japanese dishes. Spadina and Richmond might be your new favourite intersection.

Yonge & Lawrence

3328 Yonge St

Shoushin

Japanese

With a tasting menu set at $80, $120 and $250. Shoushin changes their menu regularly based on the season and the availability of ingredients keeping things interesting for their diners.

Shoushin

Yonge & Lawrence

3328 Yonge St

With a tasting menu set at $80, $120 and $250. Shoushin changes their menu regularly based on the season and the availability of ingredients keeping things interesting for their diners.

Japanese

Financial District

111 Richmond St W

Tachi

This pop-up Michelin recommended spot is currently located in Vela (after recently moving from Assembly Chefs Hall). Tachi offers a pre-set menu by the chef. Delivering a sushi bar experience within a 45 minute time frame, Tachi is ideal for people on-the-go.

Tachi

Financial District

111 Richmond St W

This pop-up Michelin recommended spot is currently located in Vela (after recently moving from Assembly Chefs Hall). Tachi offers a pre-set menu by the chef. Delivering a sushi bar experience within a 45 minute time frame, Tachi is ideal for people on-the-go.

Yorkville

88 Avenue Rd

Sushi Masaki Saito

With two set menus that range from $380 to $500 per person, this sushi restaurant is one to remember and well worth it’s hefty price tag. Crafted by Chef Masaki Saito, this omakase experience is one that transports diners straight to Japan. Chef Saito ensures diners are immediately put at ease upon arriving, as he strives to strip the pretentious and uptight atmosphere present at some rigid sushi bars.

Sushi Masaki Saito

Yorkville

88 Avenue Rd

With two set menus that range from $380 to $500 per person, this sushi restaurant is one to remember and well worth it’s hefty price tag. Crafted by Chef Masaki Saito, this omakase experience is one that transports diners straight to Japan. Chef Saito ensures diners are immediately put at ease upon arriving, as he strives to strip the pretentious and uptight atmosphere present at some rigid sushi bars.

Harbourfront

10 Bay St # 105

Miku Toronto

This Toronto Harbourfront sushi joint serves delicious Japanese dishes produced by Chef Micheal Acero. With elements of French cuisine incorporated into the flavour of the dishes, Miku offers a memorable dining experience

Miku Toronto

Harbourfront

10 Bay St # 105

This Toronto Harbourfront sushi joint serves delicious Japanese dishes produced by Chef Micheal Acero. With elements of French cuisine incorporated into the flavour of the dishes, Miku offers a memorable dining experience

Sushi Kaji

Japanese

This upscale Japanese restaurant is number 25 on Canada's 100 Best Restaurants list (2019). Kaji offers two tasting menus which you can expect delicious fresh fish flown in from Japan.

Sushi Kaji

This upscale Japanese restaurant is number 25 on Canada's 100 Best Restaurants list (2019). Kaji offers two tasting menus which you can expect delicious fresh fish flown in from Japan.

Japanese

Harbord Village

81 Harbord St

Yasu

Japanese

Fixed price and Japanese omakase. Another Harbord Street must-try with a menu that will leave you praising Executive Chef and Owner Yasuhisa Ouchi from Osaka for his creations.

Yasu

Harbord Village

81 Harbord St

Fixed price and Japanese omakase. Another Harbord Street must-try with a menu that will leave you praising Executive Chef and Owner Yasuhisa Ouchi from Osaka for his creations.

Japanese