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.
19
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.
18
643a Mt Pleasant Rd
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.
17
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?
16
360 Hwy 7
Rin Sushi
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.
15
7634 Woodbine Ave
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.
14
2803 Eglinton Ave E
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.
13
16 Park Home Ave
Project: Fish
Project: Fish has two locations, North York and Richmond Hill. They specialize in classic, aburi and oshi sushi styles. This contemporary kitchen serves up beautiful looking plates comprised of creative sushi offerings.
12
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.
11
115 Yorkville Ave
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.
10
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.
9
222 Richmond St W
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.
8
3328 Yonge St
Shoushin
Number 68 on Canada's 100 Best Restaurants list (2019), 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.
7
111 Richmond St W
Tachi
In Toronto's Downtown Core, located within Assembly Chef's Hall, Tachi offers a pre-set menu by the chef. Diners can expect to have delicious cuts of fresh fish at this 8 spot sushi restaurant. Delivering a sushi bar experience within a 45 minute time frame, Tachi is ideal for people on-the-go.
6
1201 St Clair Ave W
Shunoko
With omakase and a la carte sushi options, this unpretentious narrow sushi restaurant offers high quality food. This sushi spot is worth the trek outside Toronto's Downtown Core. Fresh and delicious Japanese fare is what you will get at Shunoko.
5
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.
4
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
3
860 The Queensway
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.
2
81 Harbord St
Yasu
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.
1
379 Harbord St
Skippa
This cozy spot on Harbord Street will leave you in awe with its creative twist on Japanese food. Skippa has a tasting menu with plenty of vegetarian options too. At number 33 on Canada's 100 Best Restaurants list (2019), this place should be added to your list of must try sushi restaurants.
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.
19
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.
18
643a Mt Pleasant Rd
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.
17
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?
16
360 Hwy 7
Rin Sushi
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.
15
7634 Woodbine Ave
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.
14
2803 Eglinton Ave E
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.
13
16 Park Home Ave
Project: Fish
Project: Fish has two locations, North York and Richmond Hill. They specialize in classic, aburi and oshi sushi styles. This contemporary kitchen serves up beautiful looking plates comprised of creative sushi offerings.
12
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.
11
115 Yorkville Ave
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.
10
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.
9
222 Richmond St W
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.
8
3328 Yonge St
Shoushin
Number 68 on Canada's 100 Best Restaurants list (2019), 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.
7
111 Richmond St W
Tachi
In Toronto's Downtown Core, located within Assembly Chef's Hall, Tachi offers a pre-set menu by the chef. Diners can expect to have delicious cuts of fresh fish at this 8 spot sushi restaurant. Delivering a sushi bar experience within a 45 minute time frame, Tachi is ideal for people on-the-go.
6
1201 St Clair Ave W
Shunoko
With omakase and a la carte sushi options, this unpretentious narrow sushi restaurant offers high quality food. This sushi spot is worth the trek outside Toronto's Downtown Core. Fresh and delicious Japanese fare is what you will get at Shunoko.
5
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.
4
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
3
860 The Queensway
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.
2
81 Harbord St
Yasu
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.
1
379 Harbord St
Skippa
This cozy spot on Harbord Street will leave you in awe with its creative twist on Japanese food. Skippa has a tasting menu with plenty of vegetarian options too. At number 33 on Canada's 100 Best Restaurants list (2019), this place should be added to your list of must try sushi restaurants.
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