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Maru Japanese Bistro, Toronto, ON

Maru Japanese Bistro

4.8
4.8
385 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
MARU Japanese Bistro offers a casual dining experience, providing an affordable cuisine with extraordinary service.
Our mission is not only devoted to present the highest quality ingredients and dishes but also to satisfy the patrons with a welcoming and cordial environment.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (416) 466-4666
  • Website
    https://www.marubistro.com/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Joseph Kang
  • Location
    1402 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1C7
  • Neighbourhood
    Leslieville / Riverdale
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Menu

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What 385 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Japanese

  • Toronto

    Best Food

  • Toronto

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Maru Japanese Bistro is a hidden gem in Leslieville, offering a "fantastic dining experience" with "incredibly fresh sushi" and "unique, delicious flavor combinations." The cozy ambiance and friendly service complement standout dishes like the nori canapés and chirashi don. While some eclectic menu items need refinement, the overall quality is undeniable.

385 Reviews

  1. Sabrine

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an amazing experience here. Every bite is so unique and well balanced. Staff are so welcoming and presentation is always impeccable.

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  2. Adi

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It was alright. Have had better food. Tried it because it was in the hood but not great to go back.

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  3. Ralph

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and atmosphere. knowledgeable servers!

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  4. Katherine

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and service was excellent they were very helpful explaining the menu options

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  5. Stephanie

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The quality of the food was excellent, along with the service and decor. Highly recommend!

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  6. Mohammed

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really amazing experience! Food was delicious and really well priced considering the quality. Short trip to Toronto but if I ever come back this is the first restaurant I’ll go to.

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  7. Janice

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing little spot in Leslieville - great for a cute catch up, date or family meal.

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  8. Duncan

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic meal at Maru Bistro. The menu has been recently updated to reflect less emphasis on nigiri sushi and maki rolls. Don’t let this influence your decision to dine at Maru, the menu is still full of unique and deliciously tasty items. The service is thoughtful and the atmosphere is very calm.

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  9. Daryn

    Saskatoon

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a cute place. We ordered miso soup and they came back 10 minutes later saying they were out, and there was another item that we had ordered where they came back a separate time again to say they had run out. no complimentary replacement was offered. Food was meh, plain tasting. Good atmosphere though.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Made reservations here for myself and partner for my birthday. We loved the food - the nori canapé and torched pressed sushi were our favourites. The non-alcoholic yuzu beverage was a perfect complement to the meal and every part of the experience felt very intentional. A beautiful experience, we will be returning :)

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FAQs

Maru Japanese Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 466-4666.

Maru Japanese Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 385 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Maru Japanese Bistro

1402 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1C7

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Leslieville / Riverdale
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Joseph Kang
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
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