There are many sushi places to choose from on Bloor St. My usual spot opens at 4pm on Monday and Tuesday, as so I was forced to choose a different place. I found Japan Sushi after a quick search and decided to give this a chance, with its 4.4 stars and 669 reviews on Google. The decor is small, with a few tables. Waitress was friendly and we placed our lunch order quickly. The green tea was very flavourful with the roasted rice. We ordered 3 lunch bento boxes of 2 adults and 2 kids. Each set came with salad and miso soup. My fav was the rolls box - 6 pieces of California roll, 3 pieces of salmon roll, and delicious, piping hot, crispy tempura (2 shrimps and assortment of vegetables). The sashimi box came with 10 pieces of sashimi and 2 gyoza. The sashimi was fresh and enjoyable. The chicken katsu was the most underwhelming. I've had chicken katsu in many restos, but the ones here weee thin and looked quite burnt. Prices range from $13-$18 for a lunch set. It's not the best I've had nor is it the absolute worse. But for the price, it was an okay place for lunch. read more

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This is a below average spot for sushi IMO. The promo spring rolls were bad and I ended up discarding. The sushi rolls are OK. I had hoped for better given all the positive feedback. Though at this price point I think there are better options for delivery. read more

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The service and food were amazing! Staff were very friendly. I really enjoyed the las Vegas roll! read more

Japan Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great deals on Uber for bogo sushi rolls that taste fresh and not overly loaded with rice. Good value for number of rolls that are satisfying and wonderful to share. I ordered a bunch to share with coworkers and everyone loved it! We ordered a dynamite roll, avocado/cucumber and big California roll and they did not disappoint. Will likely order from them again! read more

Not a proper "sushi". Rice is not seasoned as such, just plain sticky rice. Overall made me doubth even salmon after eating a few pieces...

Use to love this place. However my last visit wasn't great. They used to do a complimentary appetizer of cold noodles which honestly was the perfect amount and such a nice treat. Unfortunately that is no longer the case. Plus felt rushed. I really hate leaving bad reviews especially for independence owners however the disappointment I had was more than i wanted. Use to be my fav place ( ie was coming here for 20 years under the old owners and the new, Use to recommend it to others). After this visit not so sure read more

Great place to enjoy a quick meal. I had lunch special - Veggie + Tofu Tempura. It comes with Miso Soup and Salad. The service was courteous and the restaurant has good ambiance. I would recommend this restaurant. read more

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great food, friendly staff, fast service, big portions and nice ambiance. Would recommend going for sure!

Ehhhhh...not the best delivery sushi I've had, but not the worst. We ordered a bunch of standard rolls and they were all fairly mediocre. Everything was well packaged though, and they followed special instructions. Food came fast, so I won't rule out a repeat order if I'm in a rush. read more

Japan Sushi - Avocado and Cucumber Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great place to enjoy lunch and a great bento box + it's near everything on Bloor ... Great service and amazing food read more

Japan Sushi - Miso soup and noodles (before receiving the bento box) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Japan Sushi currently has 20% off their take out orders. You order at their store front's open window and pick it up there. I got their chirashi bowl: a bed of sushi rice with salmon, fatty tuna, tamago, yellowtail, imitation crab, sea bass, and sea bream (based on comparing the photo with google hehe). It also came with miso soup, green salad, soya sauce, wasabi, and a healthy amount of ginger on the side. It came to around $14 with a small tip. It tasted good but the sashimi didn't taste super fresh compared to other places I've had. I appreciated the care they took into the packaging. Service was fast and they even wrote a little nice note on the take out packaging which was sweet. read more

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Doesn't look like much but the food was very good. I had three maki rolls--salmon w/avocado, yellowtail, and broiled eel. Fish was very fresh and there were large pieces--no skimping on the fish. Partner had chicken teryaki/tempura bento box which he liked very much. Excellent service, very attentive, and very friendly. Would go here often if I didn't live in Philadelphia. So, please go on my behalf! read more

It's my favourite sushi place the overall rating is not accurate at all it's only slightly more than sushi on Bloor and wayyyy better quality, Coming from someone who's from Vancouver trust me it's good. read more

This is my go-to sushi joint in the Annex area if Sushi on Bloor or New Generation is busy; but it's not a bad runner up. This recently renovated restaurant offers a similar menu to any other sushi places in the Annex with comparable prices. The staff are friendly. The interior decorating is simple and fine. The washrooms aren't the nicest but they are clean and accessible. I have had many of their roles (dynamite, red dragon, rainbow dragon, And Theo boats with a variety of simple sushi) and the fish pieces are always large and fresh. Definitely worth checking out, you won't regre read more

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This was my first visit. The restaurant was clean and the staff very attentive. The staff was also genuinely friendly. It was not just professional, I knew I had their attention, and our server was just extremely friendly. I had two red tuna handrails and a Philadelphia roll with avocado. The food was fantastic and I felt the pricing was fair. I will go back and have more. I have no problem recommending this place. The restaurant was clean and the place had a lot of great choices. I was also able to order confidently knowing that they understood my food issues including having to eat gluten free. read more

Located on the north side of Bloor Street, just east of Albany Avenue the place is long & narrow with a couple of tables in the front window & then a selection of booths & tables running the length of the restaurant. The sushi bar is located in front of the kitchen which sits at the back of the restaurant. Decorated with lots of wood & light tones the place was pleasant in appearance & the staff welcoming & polite. The menu which features a selection of Japanese dishes, including sushi, dinners, & bento boxes also had a good selection of Korean dishes. Because it was a drizzly day I opted for their salmon bento box, while my friend had one of their rainbow rolls. The food which arrived promptly was well prepared & good for the price that we paid & was a better deal as we ordered from the pre-4:00 lunchtime menu. Like a lot of sushi places they offer a discount for cash & we know it is now an option for us. read more

Japan Sushi gets my business when the queues at Sushi on Bloor are too long and I am in a hurry to eat (it's right across the street). You'll get NO line ups here, the place is usually half full at most. Not sure why because it's pretty decent. I really like their Bento box lunch specials. You can get some basic ones for $5.99-$6.99, then they offer a whole bunch of "extras" that can be added for $1. The bentos here are not copiously huge portions, but they come with a wider variety of foods and you get a real california roll rather than just a couple of the shitty cucumber roll pieces. They also do some great sushi boats which are good if you have 2-3 people. Fairly cheap. read more

If youre looking for a place to eat sushi indoors now that COVIDs over (knock on wood), this is the place to go! Great service and staff, fresh fish, good white wine. See you there! read more

With so many sushi places on Bloor Street, it's sometimes difficult to decide on which restaurant to eat at. Also, we wanted to avoid the AYCE (all you can eat) restaurants and go to an authentic Japanese restaurant with fresh quality fish, so we happened upon Japan Sushi which had great reviews on Yelp. Surprisingly neither of us has yet to visit here, so we were ready to try something new and the prices really attracted us to this location as well plus no lineups. The interior was charming and reminded me of a traditional Japanese restaurant. Staff were friendly and very welcoming and were usually available when needed. We ordered the sushi boat B which was under $30 and fed two people nicely. The boat came with salad, miso soup, japchae (noodles), mixed tempura appetizer, edamame, and choice of ice cream. The salad had a nice light dressing; miso soup was flavourful and served hot with enoki mushrooms; japchae was a little bland tasting, but edible; tempura was lightly battered and crispy; edamame cooked al dente and lightly seasoned; ice cream choice of green tea or mango (cannot go wrong with either choices). The food arrived timely and we weren't left waiting and wondering when the next course would arrive. Plus tea was replenished often even though we had ordered beer. For the price and reasonably fresh sushi (don't think it was the highest grade fish served), Japan Sushi was quite tasty and enjoyable, perhaps I was quite hungry because I could have had more sushi. My only complaint was the rice on the sushi wasn't firm and fell apart easily (and yes I dipped the fish side down into the soy sauce). Any sushi place that doesn't get me sick is okay in my books and I would probably try this place again. Unfortunately, my friend was not so lucky and had the runs shortly after eating here. read more

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I was looking for a japanese restaurant in Bloor St. Then we tried Japan Sushi by chance. It was good. I tried one of their "bento" combos, with sushi, sashimi, tempuras and rice. The sushi and sashimi usually are assorted but I ordered it just with salmon, they charged us ($2) for that. We got some appetizers on the house, what was nice. read more

This place seems to have undergone a change. It was closed for a while, I believe, and they rebuilt the small patio that is open onto the sidewalk by the street. Despite being named Japan Sushi, I think this place might have new owners, because it now has a definite Korean influence to it. Believe it or not, I ate there 3 days in a row this week. And I had the same thing every time - their 'Korean BBQ' - which is actually Beef Short Ribs - but it comes with LOTS more stuff. The great thing about the Korean influence of this place is every meal seems to come with 4 small appetizer dishes - about the same as many Korean restaurants. The cold brown clear (rice?) noodles are nice. I enjoy this place because all the extras they add make it healthier than I normally eat, and the beef short ribs are obviously cooked on a nice grill which gives them an actual real BBQ taste. I don't know if they use actual coals to heat the grill, but it gives the ribs a better 'BBQ' than other places - and I've tried a bunch of other places - like New Generation AYCE, which is right next door. This place maybe only deserves 4 1/2 stars out of 5 (because the patio could be 1 foot larger) - but the sushi boats I've seen other people being served or absolutely gorgeous. A visual work of art. read more

I've been 3 times this month, it's become my sushi spot in the neighbourhood! The price you pay for the quality you receive is great! I have only ordered rolls and would highly recommend their sushi! All the staff are extremely sweet and helpful. You also receive 3 complimentary dishes when you order: glass noodles, some sort of bread, and bean sprouts! read more

Japan Sushi is a newer sushi/Korean restaurant on Bloor. However, it's one of the few places that doesn't offer All You Can Eat sushi. I don't think this is a bad thing, as I don't generally eat enough for AYCE to be worth it. If you're vegetarian or vegan, this place won't have a ton to offer you other than the typical offerings of edamame, tempura and tofu. At the time of writing this, the restaurant is not accessible, as it has a step to enter and the bathrooms are down a flight of stairs. The bathrooms are gendered, I think? I couldn't really read the signs. I felt the quality of the food offered at Japan Sushi was higher than that at similar places in the area. For one thing, if you're eating in the restaurant, it's a lot smaller and quieter than some of its neighbours. In the summer, they have a patio you can sit at. I really enjoyed eating at Japan Sushi and have subsequently returned. I find the quality to price ratio to be good and it keeps me coming back. read more

I always do take outs at this place so my review is based on that. I always drop by and get greeted by an employee with a huge smile and how's it going. I think they're also quite friendly to me because I'm always there. Sometimes they give me extra items which is always nice. Anyways, place and order and pay, return 20 minutes later and it's ready. read more

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3.5/5 stars Chicken teriyaki was good. California rolls were average in terms of taste. The rolls themselves appear to be sloppily made however. Then again, Japan Sushi is a more of a place for to stop by and have something to fill you up rather than admire the presentation of their food. There seems to be a shortage in staff since the place was packed and all the staff members were rushing to attend to the patrons. This shows that they care about their customers, which already makes them stand out amongst the other sushi restaurants in the Annex. read more

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This restaurant has an older look, but was comfortable enough. They had a tiny patio which we were able to enjoy. We ordered a big variety of things from sashimi and sushi to edamame and tempura. We also got some avocado rolls because I don't do the fish (cooked or raw). Everything tasted great and looked good. It wasn't the most artistic presentation, but this wasn't that kind of place and I am really fine with that. It felt perfect for the moment and the environment. The service was great! He was patient with us figuring things out (there were disagreements since our group had widely-varying taste). Everything came out very fast, and it was good. This was cheap, good, and fast. It is all three of the things you never thought you could get at once. While I have only been once so far, I would definitely return. read more

Rather than try to stuff hungry patrons with over-riced morsels, like the rest of the sushi restaurants on Bloor Street, Japan Sushi has maintained its dignity. With a slightly smaller menu than Sushi on Bloor and New Generation, it focuses on the star of the show - the fish. Let me explain: if you ordered a set sushi meal at one of the other spots, you'd get something like a piece of Tuna, a piece of Salmon, a piece of fake crab meat and a clam. Two of those are clearly filler (am I the only one who things that the clams at sushi places taste like the erasers we used to use in kindergarten? Yup, I put those in my mouth, too). Bamboo sushi at Japan Sushi, on the other hand, will come with two salmons, a tuna, a tai and a piece of melt-in-your-mouth white tuna. See what I mean? They are more generous and the fish I've had has always been excellent and fresh. The Chirashi is especially good here. Rice is also balanced and tasty, rather than thick, sticky and flavourless as can so often be the case in cheaper sushi places. Skip the line-ups at those other places and come to Japan Sushi. It's much better. Vegetarian score: 5/10. This is the one down-fall - the veggie options are less interesting here than some other spots on the sushi strip. It really is a fish-lovers' paradise. read more

Two other reviews? For SHAME, Toronto! Are you truly such a nation of hustle and bustlers that you can't slow down for a moment to sniff the soy sauce? My sister and I discovered JapSu during one fated evening while we once again stood in the freezing cold in the line to get into Sushi on Bloor. Why martyr ourselves, we figured, when we could just as easily go across the street for sushi on Bloor regardless? JapSu was clean, empty, welcoming, not entirely un-desperate for our patronage, and we were thusly treated like queens. The food is delicious - for the same flat fee as any sushi-on-Bloor experience, you get soup and salad (although the soup is actually a little bland and watery, the acidic bite in the fresher-than-Sushi on Bloor-salad dressing is a more-than-fair exchange), a little dish of sesame-oiled glass noodles that I still dream about regularly, and a sushi combo: gorgeous, thick sashimi, small but fresh maki, easy avocado substitutions, no filler crap like imitation crab, food that arrives on an effing BOAT, and... *FANFARE* ...White Tuna. The greatest invention ever. Creamy, sweet, savory, slightly oily, mouthwatering, salmon-eclipsing, booking-a-flight-on-Porter-Air-as-we-speak white tuna. OMFG. I would kill you and your loved ones for a piece right now, and it's 9:13am. They also have a bit of a Korean specialty, so all your bi bim bap needs will be authentically met. Charming Anecdote: Our waitress was a total doll and, without being reminded, always knew our substitutions and my sister's food allergies. One evening, midway through our Bamboo Sushis, we decided that it would be nice to bring her some sort of little gift. We started tossing around ideas that eventually devolved into deciding that we should plant a tree in Israel to her honor. Our hysteria at this theoretical idea resulted in an actual snarfing of wasabi-laden soy sauce, and our sweet waitress was there with napkins in record time. read more

Love, love, love, LOVE! We've only been ordering online after our usual sushi place disappeared from Skip the Dishes, and UGH. I wish we had found Japan Sushi sooner. The quality has been spectacular with every order. The rolls are huge and super full of fillings, even just the standard maki, which makes me feel like I'm really getting a bargain for the cost. I love the little package of glass noodles that they send with every order, and every roll we've tried has just been delicious. I think we've found our new go-to weekend sushi place! read more

Pretty good prices here but I have to give it only two stars because we ordered green dragon rolls and though the portions are generous and there was lots of avocado on top, the avocado was unfortunately frozen. First time I've ever experienced frozen avocado on my maki! Service not that great - the server seemed annoyed to bring us water. The booth we were in was slightly broken and shabby. read more

I've never actually been inside this restaurant but I have ordered from SkipTheDishes MULTIPLE times. It's quickly become my go to sushi spot for delivery! The rolls are SO good and are a great size as well (not too much rice either, good ratio of filling), they even add complimentary noodles now in with your order! It tastes fresh and it's affordable. read more

Amazing little hidden gem in the heart of downtown. Been coming here for years, yet never had the proper chance to write my review. If you want proper sushi, with a real Japanese chef, who won't cheap out on ingredients or quality, you're in the right place. Not to mention the staff always treat customers with kindness, whether it is your first time or if you are a regular. The value for what you can get it amazing, $30 with dozens of rolls, sashimi, and signature rolls, not to mention complimentary tea, soup and salad! If you are a sushi lover and are looking for great service, friendly environment, and an affordable menu, this is the place to go! read more

A friend of mine told me that a little hole-in-the-wall Japanese place on Bloor would actually blow me away, and they were totally right! I mean, the place is a bit small and not the best looking, and the physical menus are totally worn out and could really use an upgrade, but the sushi rolls were amazing! The largest I have seen anywhere in Toronto, I think. And you get 10+ pieces in each speciality roll instead of the typical 6-8. Great value!! My only criticism was that my roll could have been wrapped a bit tighter, as it fell apart in my chopsticks and I had to eat it with my fingers. But that really didn't bother me since it was delicious. The food was great, but it was really the service that totally blew me away. Free soup, salad, and some sort of noodle appetizer (nice touch!) for everyone, and when I asked the waitress about what kind of tea they served (thought it was some kind of brown rice tea), she tried to explain but there was a bit of language barrier so I didn't think I would find out. But then she came bad a few minutes later and gave me a handful of tea packets for free, and then came back again later with a piece of paper with "barley tea" written on it (I'm assuming someone in the back translated and wrote it down for her). That was so nice of her!! Way to make a customer feel appreciated!! I can't wait to go back again and try some more giant rolls. read more

The sashimi here was poorly cut and kind of gross. The miso soup tasted like it was made with dirty stale tap water, and it was very watered down. I dont understand how you mess up sashimi. Maybe if was the really poor cutting job where it was all in awkward sized pieces and weird shapes. I couldn't finish my plate bc the sashimi was just gross. No wonder there was no line here while New Generation and Sushi on Bloor had lines spilling on the street. Next time wait it line bc this place was horrible. read more

Japan Sushi - The tilapia wasn't even cut - still stuck together. Salmon and tuna in awkward shapes - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I didn't mind the food for Japan Sushi. For budget fare, it is decent. The bathroom needs improvement. To access it, you have to walk through a hall past the kitchen. Boxes are stacked up against the walls and there is a heavy fish smell. I really enjoyed the Bibimbap. The Salmon sashimi was enjoyable (even though the pieces are cut small). I would have enjoyed the miso soup more if they put tofu inside. I would recommend the restaurant to anyone that would like a quick meal in the Annex. read more

I like that the ratio of rice to ingredients is lower than other sushi places. My friend and I had the sunshine roll, soft shell crab, and katsu don with some hot sake. They gave us some edamame as a service, which was a nice gesture. The food was not bad and the portion was good for its price. The restaurant and the menu look a little dated, but they have good service and great selection of food. read more

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Japan Sushi is one of my favourite sushi joints on that strip of Bloor (between Spadina and Bathurst). It's a quiet little restaurant and is never very busy. Their lunch deals are quite good. You get a lot of food with those bento boxes! Teriyaki (beef, chicken, salmon, vegetable, gyoza - your pick), rice, salad, miso, appetizer, six pieces of yam tempura, six pieces of California Roll...all for $6.99 or so. It's a great option if you're looking for cheap, decent sushi along Bloor. Service has always been quite good. Friendly staff. There is a cute little patio that opens up in the summer (and still operates as a closed patio during the winter). read more

My favourite sushi place, from when I was living downtown for three years! Service is extremely friendly and pretty quick; portions are great. My favourite rolls are the red dragon roll and rainbow roll. The salmon sushi combo is great; very fresh and a good balance of salmon and rice for sushi pieces! The agedashi tofu is an amazing appetizer. I also really like how they serve a salad and cold noodle appetizer with some orders on the menu. The only things I would change: the miso soup is too salty, and I'm not a huge fan of the tea they serve (I think it's brown rice tea). Overall, still the best sushi place in downtown Toronto - so far! read more

My friends and I were looking for a place to eat on a Saturday night (it was around 7) and for some reason, all the Japanese restaurants were fully booked except THIS one. Of course, our group then questioned the quality of the restaurant because it was nearly empty, but thanks to Yelp's decent rating, we / (I?) decided to check it out. The place is OK. I thought it was crazy cheap. I got a golden dragon roll for only $8.95. The dragon roll comes with miso soup (the miso soup actually tasted disgusting. Quite like water with 2 strands of enoki mushrooms???) and japchae (undercooked and way too hard). But overall, the golden dragon roll was extremely delicious, filling, and cheap. I was surprised at the quality of the roll given the terrible, but freebee soup and japchae. If you're thinking about getting sushi and all your favorite sushi restaurants on Bloor are full, check this place out. It might surprise you. I would not really suggest anything else but their rolls. read more

There was a giant caterpillar in my salad... Need I say more!? Well, their explanation was that it's "organic". It was the size and length of my pinky. If you cleaned your veggies at all, it should have come off or at least died! Restaurant is cheap for sure. You get value of 8 rolls instead of 6. But I guess that comes with a side of bug. read more