Diners' Choice: Japanese restaurants in Toronto / Ontario

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Yukashi Japanese Cuisine

5.0

5 (349)

CAN$51 and over

Japanese

Yonge–Eglinton

About the restaurant

At Yukashi, we adhere to Japanese culinary tradition by carefully selecting seasonal vegetables that showcase the finest flavours and aromas, resulting in dishes that not only tantalize our customers' palates but also reflect our commitment to authenticity. Each course features a delightful array of seasonal bites that highlight the best of locally-sourced and imported Japanese ingredients. And with our artfully curated drink pairings, Chef Daisuke Izutsu invites you to an unforgettable dining experience that seamlessly blends the best of Japan with a subtle Canadian twist.

Kindly note that at this time, reservations are required for all seating, and we encourage you to book in advance to secure your spot at our coveted counter.

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Elissa

Dined on Dec 15, 2024

Delicious culinary experience with lovely attentive wait staff. A great way to celebrate a birthday.

Masaki

4.8

4.8 (1336)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Japanese

Niagara-on-the-Lake

About the restaurant

An innovative addition to Niagara’s culinary scene, where using the finest seafood brought straight from Japan.
Our Executive Chef provides an authentic yet modern Japanese cuisine experience.
Our Sake sommelier offers your favorite Sake from over 50 kinds of Sake selection.
The serene setting and atmosphere at Masaki is the perfect complement to our Chef’s beautiful creations.
We invite you to come, connect with friends and share a meal that is truly an experience.

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Cameron

Dined 3 days ago

Fantastic! The food and saki were absolutely delicious!

Maru Japanese Bistro

4.8

4.8 (388)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Japanese

Leslieville / Riverdale

About the restaurant

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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Hugh

Dined 2 days ago

Superb, creative, contemporary Japanese food in a warm, relaxed, bistro setting. The canapes are unique and try the cauliflower! Sushi and sashimi items are prepared quite differently from standard Japanese restaurant fare. Overall, a memorable “food” experience. Highly recommended! Just a note: the service can be slower depending on how busy the bistro is - but this is readily apologised for and acknowledged by the staff without any prior complaint. So, get over it!

Shizuku

4.8

4.8 (69)

CAN$51 and over

Japanese

Markham

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of Scarborough, Shizuku is an intimate omakase experience delivered by Chef Kazuki.

8 seats adorn the sushi bar and guests look on to see Chef Kazuki prepare each course in front of them with intricate precision.

Accompanying the wide range of seasonal seafood, Shizuku has a specially curated sake selection with pairing options available.

Journey your way to Scarborough for a dining experience you will not soon forget.

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Ryan

Dined 2 days ago

Easily one of the best meals I have ever had! Everything was great!

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4.8

4.8 (605)

CAN$51 and over

Japanese

Harbord Village

About the restaurant

We take reservations up to 14 days in advance (at 12am midnight)

Yasu is Canada's first Omakase sushi bar. We celebrates the ocean’s best catches and the craft of sushi in its award-winning Toronto eatery; dishes created by Executive Chef and Owner Yasu Ouchi from Osaka, Japan. There is only one menu at Yasu; Omakase style (chef's choice set course) at $185 per person, a Japanese tradition wherein Chef Yasu creates a new menu daily based on the freshest and seasonal seafood available from around the world. The Omakase course consists of approximately 20 items including a kaiseki plate, soup,
selection of seasonal nigiri and dessert. . An 18% service fee will be added to each bill. Any further tipping or gratuity is not expected. We look forward to hosting you!

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JenVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Wonderful sushi and sake pairing. Lovely service and experience.

Sushi Yugen - Toronto

4.8

4.8 (58)

CAN$51 and over

Japanese

Entertainment District

About the restaurant

Sushi Yūgen offers an authentic omakase experience, crafted by Head Chef Kyohei Igarashi, who brings expertise from Tokyo, mastering both kaiseki and sushi, including leading a Michelin-starred omakase counter.

Our restaurant features two dining experiences: an 8-seat Chef’s counter (Wed-Sat) and a 12-seat main sushi counter (Mon-Sat), each with unique menus.

Located in Toronto’s financial district, Sushi Yūgen embraces Japanese minimalism and wabi-sabi, celebrating beauty in imperfection and nature’s cycles. Our name, Yūgen, signifies ‘profound mystery and beauty,’ reflecting our philosophy.

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Karen

Dined 7 days ago

A lot of attention to detail paid to ensure the experience is consistent and seamless. Food and service are top notch.

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Experience

Main Counter Omakase Lunch - $80/person

Experience

Main Counter Omakase Dinner - $98/person

Experience

Chef's Counter Omakase Dinner - $275/person

Omai

4.8

4.8 (89)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Japanese

Chinatown / Kensington Market

About the restaurant

Hey, we're looking forward to hosting you at Omai! We're a snug 20-ish seat Japanese-inspired restaurant serving up the freshest sashimi with sake and natural wine.

Nominated Canada's Best New Restaurant by Air Canada 2018

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Erika

Dined on Dec 19, 2024

tasting menu was phenomenal, staff was friendly and knowledgeable. cant wait to go again

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Toronto, ON | Downtown

4.8

4.8 (685)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Japanese

Financial District

About the restaurant

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.

Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!

Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

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PeterVIP

Dined 7 days ago

This BBQ house is a family-favorite of ours. It is a marvelous chance to interact with your dining partners while cooking the food to your specifications. We especially like the Kalbi Short Rib and the broccoli.

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Experience

Prix-Fixe BBQ Courses for Everyone: Starting at...

Gonzo Izakaya

4.8

4.8 (141)

CAN$51 and over

Japanese

Little Italy / College St.

About the restaurant

A Cozy, small and intimate izakaya specializing yakitori, Japanese snacks, Asahi, highballs and cocktails with vintage & nostalgic decor and 90's vibe for your date night or friends hang out.

We do also take reservations for large party both indoor and back patio.

Check more details and informations from our website.

We know what you want. Welcome to Gonzo.

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BridgetVIP

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

We had a fantastic night here! The staff were very accommodating of our large group. They recommended taking over the ordering for us and did an amazing job on the menu (also much less stressful for everyone than trying to organize 12 people’s small plates orders!) A proper izakaya experience and everything was delicious. Would go back any day :)

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Mississauga, ON | City Centre

4.5

4.5 (247)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Japanese

Mississauga

About the restaurant

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Swana

Dined 3 days ago

Service was excellent. Changed grill 4 to 5 times during our 11 types of meat BBQ

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