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kyukyoku sushi - JaBistro, Toronto, ON

JaBistro

4.8
4.8
582 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Sushi

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2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 25 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
JaBistro is a Japanese restaurant that is located in downtown Toronto, mere blocks away from Roy Thompson Hall and Nathan Phillips Square. The modern and sleek restaurant offers indoor as well as outdoor seating in the late spring and summer months. JaBistro is a contemporary space that is decorated with brick accent walls, booth style seating, sophisticated dim lighting and an oversized bar.

Guests of JaBistro enjoy the multitude of options available on the lengthy menu. Well-known choices include Salmon Oshizushi, Lobster Miso Soup, Kama, Ebi Oshizushi and Wagyu Oshizushi. The restaurant offers lunch, dinner along with an impressive list of wine and drinks.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Japanese (Washoku)
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (647) 748-0222
  • Website
    http://www.jabistro.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    222 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1V6
  • Neighbourhood
    Entertainment District
  • Cross Street
    From University and Richdmond st., walk west past simcoe
  • Parking details
    2 parking lots are located across the street just after simcoe street underground. Surface level parking is available just west of duncan street (cash only) and in between richmond and queen street underground by Impark.
  • Public transit
    Steps away from Osgoode subway station
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Menu

Starter

  • Lobster Miso Soup$8.00

    lobster miso soup w/ bonito broth

    • Ochamame$8.00

      roasted green tea infused edamame

      • Bistro Salad$14.00

        mixed green, cucumber, tomato, onion dressing

        • Sashimi Salad$20.00

          mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, chef's choice of sashimi (6pc) w/ onion dressing

          • Wagyu Carpaccio$29.00

            wagyu beef sashimi, argula, parmesan, asian pear, wasabi sauce

            • Sashimi Appetizer$55.00

              chef's selection of assorted sashimi (14pc)

              Sashimi

              • Sashimi Platter$85.00

                • Lobster Platter$155.00

                  Sushi - Nigiri

                  • Nama$55.00

                    classic nigiri 7pc

                    • 7 Pcs$44.00

                  • Kyukyoku$88.00

                    ultimate fresh pieces

                    A La Carte

                    price per 2 pc sashimi, nigiri, or 1 pc temaki

                    • Tai$14.00

                      sea bream

                      • Hamachi$13.00

                        yellowtail

                        • Kampachi$15.00

                          amberjack

                          • Salmon$9.00

                            atlantic salmon

                            • Hotate$14.00

                              scallop

                              • Akami$18.00

                                blue fin tuna

                                • Chu-Toro$20.00

                                  mid fatty blue fin tuna

                                  • O-Toro$30.00

                                    fatty blue fin tuna

                                    • Wagyu$28.00

                                      wagyu beef

                                      Sushi - Aburi

                                      • Aburi$40.00

                                        chef's choice of 4 nigiri, 3 oshizushi

                                        • Ebi Oshizushi$19.00

                                          pressed tiger shrimp sushi

                                          • Saba Oshizushi$19.00

                                            pressed cured mackerel sushi

                                            • Salmon Oshizushi$19.00

                                              pressed atlantic salmon sushi

                                              • Hotate Oshizushi$19.00

                                                pressed scallops sushi

                                                • Wagyu Oshizushi$26.00

                                                  pressed wagyu beef sushi

                                                  • Jabistroll$24.00

                                                    salmon, snow crab, scallop, cucumber & tobiko

                                                    • Aburicious$29.00

                                                      2 pcs ebi, 2 pcs wagyu, 2 pcs salmon, 2 pcs JaBistroll

                                                      Bistro

                                                      • Agedashi$16.00

                                                        deep fried fish of the day, seasonal vegetable, mochi (veg option available)

                                                        • Tori Nanban$18.00

                                                          battered chicken, tartar sauce

                                                          • Lobster Furai$28.00

                                                            deep fried lobster, tartar sauce

                                                            • Gindara$27.00

                                                              grilled black cod with saikyo miso

                                                              • Kama

                                                                choice of grilled fish collar, please ask server for more details

                                                                • MP

                                                              Dessert

                                                                Last updated: April 13, 2024

                                                                What 582 people are saying

                                                                Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                4.8
                                                                4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                                • 4.8Food
                                                                • 4.8Service
                                                                • 4.6Ambience
                                                                • 4.5Value

                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                Loved For

                                                                • Old Toronto

                                                                  Best Overall

                                                                • Old Toronto

                                                                  Best Food

                                                                • Old Toronto

                                                                  Innovative

                                                                • Old Toronto

                                                                  Hot spot

                                                                Review summary

                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                JaBistro delights with its "incredible sushi" and "freshest sashimi," offering a memorable dining experience. The omakase menu is a standout for its "fantastic value." Diners praise the "outstanding service" from staff like Sophie and Ivy. While some note high prices, the exquisite flavors and presentation make it worthwhile.

                                                                582 Reviews

                                                                1. Raphael

                                                                  Toronto

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined on November 13, 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  High-end dishes with an amazing dessert. The staff is particularly effective and really polite. The explanations were on point. I highly recommend this place!

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                                                                2. Lev

                                                                  Toronto

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  Dined on November 11, 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  We come back to Jabistro every year for our anniversary. The food is delicious, and the service is fantastic. They paid attention to every small detail, and we even got a 'Happy Anniversary' dessert. We will return next year!

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                                                                3. Noriko

                                                                  Toronto

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  Dined on November 10, 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Amazing food, great customer service!! I really enjoyed their sushi rice and the variety of fish in my “Kyukyoku”. Love Jabistoro. Thank you for the great experience :)

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                                                                4. Montana

                                                                  Toronto

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined on November 9, 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Such an amazing place with amazing food and service

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                                                                5. Melanie

                                                                  Toronto

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined on November 6, 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  I had the omakase tasting menu with my boyfriend for his birthday. Everything was amazing! Food was amazing, sushi was so fresh and you get really nice fish options for a good price. We also added on the wagyu carpaccio and aburi hotate which were delicious. Our waitress was highly attentive and so sweet.

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                                                                6. OpenTable Diner

                                                                  Los Angeles

                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                  vip
                                                                  5.0

                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                  Dined on November 4, 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Consistent quality, low key environment, wonderful and careful hosts. Always happy to come here to enjoy a great night. I love it when I don’t have do search for a waiter every time I need something

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                                                                7. Andrea

                                                                  Toronto

                                                                  7 reviews

                                                                  3.0

                                                                  7 reviews

                                                                  Dined on November 3, 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                  2. Food 3
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                  Our server Sophie was fantastic. We did the omakase, but weren’t overly impressed. Be prepared to sit very closely to the next table and be able to hear their entire convo. :)
                                                                  JaBistroResponded on November 11, 2024
                                                                  Thanks for sharing your experience, Andrea! We're glad to hear Sophie took great care of you. We appreciate your feedback on the omakase and the seating arrangement—your insights help us improve. We hope to create a more enjoyable atmosphere for your next visit!

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                                                                8. Nan

                                                                  Toronto

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  4.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined on October 31, 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  A good experience overall. I wouldn’t say it’s mindblowingly good, but the food was decent and the service was very nice. I love the ambiance too.

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                                                                9. Nicolas

                                                                  Montreal

                                                                  5 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  5 reviews

                                                                  Dined on October 30, 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Go every time I am in Toronto and always EXCELLENT

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                                                                10. Henry

                                                                  Toronto

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined on October 26, 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Amazing quality of sashimi and sushi. Great presentation of food. Very polite staff.

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                                                                FAQs

                                                                JaBistro offers delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats. JaBistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (647) 748-0222.

                                                                JaBistro is rated 4.8 stars by 582 OpenTable diners.

                                                                Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                Make a reservation

                                                                2 people
                                                                8:30 p.m.
                                                                Booked 25 times today

                                                                Order delivery or takeout

                                                                Google Map for JaBistro

                                                                222 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1V6

                                                                Dining areas

                                                                Additional information

                                                                • Cross Street
                                                                  From University and Richdmond st., walk west past simcoe
                                                                • Neighbourhood
                                                                  Entertainment District
                                                                • Hours of Operation
                                                                  Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
                                                                • Price
                                                                  CAN$51 and over
                                                                • Cuisines
                                                                  Sushi, Japanese, Japanese (Washoku)
                                                                • Dining style
                                                                  Casual Elegant
                                                                • Dress code
                                                                  Business Casual
                                                                • Parking details
                                                                  2 parking lots are located across the street just after simcoe street underground. Surface level parking is available just west of duncan street (cash only) and in between richmond and queen street underground by Impark.
                                                                • Public transit
                                                                  Steps away from Osgoode subway station
                                                                • Payment Options
                                                                  AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                • Additional
                                                                  Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
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