I absolutely loved this place. I just went to Japan recently and this restaurant gave me back a taste of Japan, especially how they put a little wasabi under their fish in the nigiri sushi. The sushi came with a salad, a soup order and miso soup as well. The gyoza was perfectly crunchy and the sushi was so fresh. They even brought out chilled glasses with the beer for an even more refreshing serving. The service was so attentive and quick. When I walked in it seemed like I wanted in back to a local sushi restaurant in Tokyo. Such a cute restaurant and so authentic. Will definitely be returning. read more

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My sister and I decided to drop by Mazz Sushi for early dinner before a show at Paradise Theater, which is just across the street. At around 5:30pm on a weekday, we were the only ones in the restaurant. We ordered the beef gyoza, assorted tempura, 16 piece sashimi and the crab roll. A lot of food for 2 people, but we were starving. The food came out relatively fast and they even gave us complimentary congee - perfect for the cold weather. The gyoza was okay but the tempura was amazing!! Probably one of the best tempura I've ever had. It was light, crispy and not oily at all. The shrimp was bouncy as well. The sashimi was fresh and they actually gave me an extra piece. The sashimi dish did come with rice which confused me. The crab roll was a standard roll compared to other sushi places. They also have a very big menu with lots of bowls, hot dishes and bento sets available, so you'll for sure find something you'd want to try. Overall, a decent sushi place to try out if you're in the area. read more

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Happily this place was kept open, to our surprise. So please enjoy it as much as we have over the years!

This is by far the best japanese restaurant in the city hands down, very clean place, chef is the best, food is great! Highly recommended, lets support them as they are really great! :) read more

Mazz Sushi has been my pandemic "go to" sushi place. The food is always fresh and delicious. It's maybe not the cheapest sushi in Toronto, but it's totally worth it. read more

If you live west of the Annex, you hate the idea of going anywhere near the Dufferin Mall for food, and you've had enough Ethiopian food for one day, Mazz Sushi is the place for you! Mazz is really a great little spot. The menu is large and full of variety (banana maki - who knew?) and the prices are completely reasonable. Service is average (in an "exactly what you'd expect" way rather than a "C+ is an 'average' grade" kinda way). But what I really like about this place is the generous little starters they give you just for sitting down! I'm a sucker for being over-compensated. Last night, my friend and I got a beautifully cooked congee that was mild and savory and warm as well as some cold, delicate tofu in a slightly sweet sesame sauce. So good! Mazz's sushi is pretty average (in a B+ kinda way). The rice is dense without much flavour (like many of the spots in the Annex) and the fish can be a bit stringy at times, which is a big sushi turn-off for me. But it was entirely enjoyable and, given the area, a great find. Vegetarian Score = 8/10. All of the basics are there (oshinko, inari, avocado, kappa, yam, etc.) as well as some interesting additions (a caterpillar-type roll made of tempura yam topped with mushroom, for example). And their bentos look really good, too. read more

Mazz Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

At Mazz Sushi you are guaranteed to get a lot of good sushi for a decent price. I usually order one of the Veggie Bento combos #8 or #9($12) but it is so much food that I can never finish it without help. Mazz is Japanese/Korean so there are a lot of menu items that differ from typical sushi joints. At Mazz you always get freebies with your meal. Usually a mini salad, mini miso soup (contains fish - not veg), agadashi tofu( they have always told me this is veg, but dashi means fish broth so I suspect it probably isn't), and/or mini congee (contains egg - not vegan) come with the orders. They used to give you bbq fish tails for free too, which really shocked me the first time I was there because I was like 'WTF I did not order this' but I think they stopped because people weren't eating them or maybe it's expensive to give out fish butts for free? I got them wrapped up and took them home for my cats, because what else was I going to do, c'mon. Green tea with your meal is on the house and if you pay cash you get the tax off (update: think they got busted on that fast one, but it took years). I love having this little place around the corner. If you are in the area this is definitely a prime choice. Vegan items include: All veggies rolls, but anything with tempura is not fried in purely vegetarian oil (they fry shrimp, etc in there), sweet potato noodles, edamame. read more

Mazz Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I had a Love Boat A with two lovelies last night, and it was fresh and tasty. A huge assortment of sushi, sashimi and maki on an adorable little boat. What more could a girl want? On top of our Love Boat we ordered their spicy banana roll, something Mazz is apparently known for. What is wrong with y'all? It's gross! If you like hot banana deep fried in sushi with spicy mayo maybe this is for you? But it sure as sugar ain't for me. I'd like to return and sit in their special Island room at the back with the curtains drawn and have an ultimate sushi feast with friends. read more

Mazz Sushi - Private island room. Ooh la la. - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I've been here so many times and each visit is consistent in both service and freshness/deliciousness of food. The waiter that I usually get here is very polite and the Chef always says hi/bye upon entering/exiting. I've never had to wait too long for food, and always get as much free tea as I like. Atmosphere is best if you're lucky enough to get a booth or come with a large party and get the private room in the back. I love the Salmon teriyaki. They serve Salmon Steak instead of filet! The Chef makes the teryaki sauce from scratch and it's delicious. My boyfriend usually gets the Beef bulgogi which is also very good. The beef is always juicy and tender. Both the salmon and beef come on top of a bed of bean sprouts/carrots/onions. Their maki rolls are also worth ordering. Again, really fresh tasting. Awesome place. You won't be disappointed if you come here. read more

Sushi is my favourite food because of this restaurant . If your looking to go there I suggest getting the "green dragon" it's amazing, it's your typical type of sushi but it has tampora in the middle and avocado covering the top. Nice staff too. read more

Best sushi in the d grove area for sure! Always gets my order right and comes with congee and miso!

We came here 3 times in one week (in town for a conference). The service was top notch. The female server had a genuine kindness that we loved being around. The prices were GREAT, especially for the quality and amount of food served. Just wow. We will stay in this part of Toronto again just so we can be within walking distance of Mazz! read more

Mazz Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We have been coming to this sushi place for 15 years! It never disappoints! They alway start with congee and tofu on the house. This is such a lovely touch! The spicy tuna is excellent! I've never tasted one as good as this. The sashimi is fresh and delicious. In addition, the bento specials at lunch are yummy and the portions quite generous. The service here is also great. They are efficient and always friendly! I have no hesitation in recommending Mazz! read more

We're very happy with service, quality and value of this small Japanese restaurant. We arrived for early dinner and we're surprised to find other families with children already seated. The waitress was very nice and attentive, refills of tea and water were automatic. The free congee and tofu appetizers were a nice intro to our meal. We shared some Maki and Katsu chicken. All we're good and we enjoyed ourselves. Will definitely try them again for lunch. read more

Probably one of the better sushi options in the area. Affordable and tasty menu. Ordered the dynamite roll(which was fresh and large), spicy tuna roll( Lots of tuna despite other comments) and the California roll. They have a lot of other Japanese food on the menu if you're not a fan of raw fish as well. read more

Decor is kinda wacky, drop ceiling, with plates of plastic sushi mounted on the wall. The great thing is that they neglected to take the plastic off of the plastic sushi plates, perhaps to keep the sushi in pristine condition. Meal began with a completely bland dish of gloopy congee. I like congee, Hong Kong style, but this tasted like paste. This was complemented by the beer list which is 5 different kinds of bland. They need to mix it up in a neighborhood like this with such a wealth of craft beers but don't' get me started on Asian restaurants and beer lists. Sushi was competent, not amazing. I go here because it's a stone's throw away and not too pricey. Yasu, this ain't but okay for a weeknight dinner. read more

This place was not as great as I thought it would be based on the other reviews. The decor was nice and the little private room at the back looked cosy/cool, as well as a couple nice booths on the one side. But really, considering the location (Bloor/Dufferin) I expected it to be a bit cheaper. Unlike Sushi on Bloor and the Annex strip sushi joints, Mazz does not offer lunch specials on the weekends. And the weekday lunch specials posted were not especially cheap either. Sorry, but for Bloor/Dufferin area I want cheap, dammit! I paid $12 for 3 rolls (california, spicy salmon, and one called "banana roll" which I had to try just because i've never had banana in a roll before). Each roll was 6 very small pieces. They were okay, wouldn't say incredible but decent. I didn't get any free salad or miso so I was a bit pouty about the whole experience, spending $12 plus tax and tip is over double what I'd pay for a Sushi on Bloor lunch special. The cheerful server must have had a day off when I went, cause I got the beeeeyotch! Mazz, meh! read more

We were pretty thrilled with Mazz, though this might have something to do with our most recent sushi foray into mediocrity (we're lookin' at you, JJ on Roncy!). For $30 +tax/tip we got ourselves a satisfying and tasty sushi boat: if I recall correctly, 18 maki, 6 nigiri, and 8 sashimi, though don't quote me on that. The portions were generous, in particular the sashimi -- yes, Mazz is slightly more expensive than some places, in particular Sushi on Bloor, but I was truly impressed with the size of the fish on offer here. Many cheaper joints offer you relative shavings, maki padded with excessive rice, nigiri stacks that cruise on veritable rice-tanks... all in an effort to fill you on the cheap. Along with the boat, we enjoyed complimentary tea, miso, congee(!), salad, two tiny pads of marinated tofu, and a rather huge portion of edamame. The soup and salad are on par with what I'd expect from most places. The edamame was a surprise and very, very tasty. The congee, also a surprise, was rather forgettable, but whatever -- it was free, and hardly worth giving a second thought. Everything was served fast, and our server actually seemed to enjoy himself -- always a plus! He appeared... amused, as though he were living his own private little quip and each dish presented was part of a greater punch line. In short, we quite liked him. Anyway, factoring in the freebies, we were stuffed -- not bad at all for $30+t/t, and the quality was certainly a step above SoB or other cheap sushi joints we've been to. Finally, I'll note that the place is very quiet -- so hope there are no loud-talkers present when you arrive. Or bring a group and book the private, curtained booth. All in all we'll certainly be back to Mazz, and soon. Hopefully they keep the good times rollin' and we can enjoy a long, fruitful foodie relationship! read more

Entered at 7:30 pm, seated immediately, ordered and place settings were brought right away. Complimentary congee and a tofu dish were brought. Food was delicious and looked amazing. Informed waiter when he brought food that we were in a bit of a rush and could we please have separate bills brought when he got a chance and he took care of us right away. I will definitely return here when I can, to fully enjoy a meal. read more

While I have dined at Mazz before and my experience was neither great nor bad, my recent takeout experience has me questioning if it's worth going back. To begin with, it was like the staff was hell bent on having me pay more than I should (by continuously putting in the wrong amount into the card reader, then immediately walking away). The worst part, we were given about one teaspoon of soy sauce, haha I have never seen anything like it. A prank? Is soy sauce getting to be a really hot and coveted commodity that a sushi house can't spare a drip? Stingy is what. read more

Away from the hubbub of the Annex and Little Korea, sushi joints become fewer and further between. On a relatively quiet stretch of Bloor West, between Dovercourt and Dufferin, sits Mazz Sushi. An unassuming neighbourhood favourite for years, Mazz Sushi has been one of the few sushi options for Bloorcourt and Bloordale residents. Each time I visit, I am amazed by how bustling a place it is with the constant turning of tables and the rapid fire filling of take-out bags. On a recent weeknight excursion, the small dining room was full, with a great mix of students, parents with young children and older couples; a typical audience for Mazz. Soon the servers were trying to accommodate extra guests and pointing out that it would be a '10 to 15 minute wait' for a table. Seated, with menus in hand, the server soon appeared with the tea that was barely just ordered. Mazz's tea is very earthy in flavour with a hint of barley. Moving on quickly to another table, he left us to continue to ponder the menus, not returning for quite some time. Upon his return, we quickly placed our order for various maki and sashimi hoping that the busyness of the place wouldn't slow the normally lightning-quick service. After a moment, he returned with a bowl of congee and an amuse-bouche of marinated tofu. Don't be alarmed, these are Mazz's welcome dishes. I find the tofu pleasant enough, but the congee seems a little too heavy and porridge-like to start a meal. Before these two were done, he was back again with the ubiquitous Miso soup and house salad. The soup was seasoned and flavourful with lots of nori and tofu. The salad was a small mixture of iceberg lettuce with some vegetable shavings and slices: by the book, but not out of this world. Just as we were finishing our appetizers, the first of our rolls arrived. We ordered a Spicy Tuna maki: tuna mixed with crumbled tempura and hot sauce. My guest, not a fan of spicy food, likes Mazz's version, as she doesn't normally find it too spicy. Unfortunately this time they were a little too spicy for her. Good for me, but bad for her. A minor thing, but consistency means repeat business. Next, the rest of our food arrived: a sashimi dinner and Dynamite roll. The sashimi dinner is always a joy at Mazz, and this time was no different. The plate usually contains a nice selection of tuna, white tuna, salmon and possibly mackerel, and always has more pieces then advertised. This time was no different, and the fish was very fresh. The only complaint, and I've found this happens quite regularly in Toronto, is that the white tuna was served too cold. The Dynamite roll was large, but a little tasteless; seemingly prepared in too much of a hurry, a couple of pieces unraveled and fell apart on the plate. Overall, Mazz Sushi let us down a little on this visit. The staff seemed rushed and unable to provide the consistency that we have come to expect. Not once during our meal were we offered more tea, a slight unheard-of in a sushi restaurant. The food, although served quickly, wasn't up to their usual standards, and the wait to order was long. And although it remains quite inexpensive, the discount on the receipt for paying with cash seems to have disappeared with the updating of cash register system. read more

Very disappointing, I expected more considering the good reviews. I ordered the golden dragon set. The 6 pieces of spicy salmon rolls that came with it were terrible! There was NO salmon in it! It was filled completely with greasy tempura bits. My friend got the spicy tuna and she experienced the same thing, NO fish in the rolls, just tempura batter bits. What kind of restaurant does that, what a way to cheap out and rip off customers. It was $14.99 too so I'm paying a decent amount of money, I expect to get REAL salmon pieces in spicy salmon rolls! The sushi rice was dense and mushy as well. Service is mediocre, they had at least 4 waiters running around the small restaurant but they weren't very efficient. My tea ran dry twice and I had to flag down someone to re-fill it. I don't know why so many people eat here, the place was full around dinner hours. Honestly, save your money and go down the street to Tokyo Sushi. It's so much better, I usually eat there every couple of weeks. Always good and consistent. I made a mistake to try Mazz sushi for the first time tonight! :( read more

I am always sniffing for delicious sushi. There are many variables in finding the ultimate joint. 1) Freshness and quality of fish 2) Quality of salad and miso 3) Quality Service 4) Fair price etc etc This place meets all my standards. It's a close second to my favourite place, which is Sushi on Bloor. It is also my neighbourhood favorite, being 3 blocks away from home. I've only gotten take out here a couple of times. Each time, it's been delicious. The salad dressing and the miso have been bland but tastier than most. The quality of sushi is well above average. The rolls are neatly packed and not too rice-heavy, thus focusing on the actual fillings. I'm a fan of the spicy rolls, the ones from Mazz leave a lingering tingle. My pick and standard is the Spicy Roll Set(cali, tuna and salmon), it's 18 pieces and $13, which is fair and comparable to other sushi places throughout downtown. If you're heading west by Dovercourt on Bloor. Hit up Mazz. You won't be disappointed. The other dishes at this joint look and smell delectable as well. Also, the staff are pleasant and efficient. Amazzzzing! read more

Had the Korean Style Spicy Seafood Udon, consisted of some shrimps, squid, and one mussel. The soup was nice and hot, good for the cold weather. This dish came with a salad, which I found a bit too sour (too much vinegar). There were also complimentary warm Korean congee and two thin slices of cold marinated tofu as appetizers, which were light and appreciated. The meal was decent but I felt rushed from beginning to end, even though the place wasn't busy. The waitress came before we could finish reading the menu to make a decision. She left right after our food order, before we could order some tea. We got our tea from another waiter, and it didn't refilled until we asked. Appetizer dishes were cleared out just as I was finishing my last bite. The bill came with some orange slices, I was still eating my udon and didn't ask for the bill. I asked for a container so I could take my leftover udon to go, at this point I felt awkward to keep eating. The waiter came with the card machine while I was still in the middle of packing. The whole experience was a little uneasy for me. read more

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Terrible sushi, horrible salmon teriyaki (they serve frozen prepared salmon teriyaki) and even worse service. Went here on a referral from a friend one Saturday afternoon. Ordered the nigiri dinner and my guest ordered the salmon teriyaki dinner. My guest requested the teriyaki sauce be served on the side as she's diabetic and watches her sugar intake. We had gyoza to start, so/so. The nigiri sushi was portioned tiny, the selection was mostly salmon - very little variety otherwise. The salmon teriyaki was horrendous. Despite the request to hold the teriyaki sauce on the side, it came smothered in the sauce. We attempted to get the waiter's attention (a food runner brought the food and was not able to communicate with us). The waiter had disappeared. My guest began snacking on bits of the salmon, but could not stomach the sugary sauce. When the waiter finally reappeared 20 mins later we summoned him to the table and asked him to take back the salmon. An argument ensued, he claimed my guest never made that request. Then he said, if she did, why did she nibble on the salmon... From there it was all downhill, including a yelling chef (at us and at the waiter). We asked for the bill and left, and continued our lunch at another place. read more

I absolutely love Sushi, and every neighborhood I have lived in, I have scoped out the best sushi place nearby. Mazz Sushi is a place I discovered a few years ago when I lived by Bloor and Lansdowne, mostly went because it was close by, and since then I have tried sushi spots all over the Bloor Line, from Kipling Station to Bay and I can honestly say, many miso soups, edamame, sashimi, and maki's later, I have realized this is the best place I have been to. I don't know where to start, the Salmon sashimi is fresh and has never been slimy, the maki's are all excellent. The edamame is served hot and is fresh and they have a great menu with so many options to suit everyone. In addition to this, all special rolls are served with congee, miso soup and a salad and a fresh orange half after your meal. The tea is free and the waiters are very kind. I recommend this place for eating solo, or in groups of 2, 3 or 4. Anything more and it gets a bit tight, as the place isn't very large, but it's very cozy and very appropriate for conversations and a great meal. Highly recommend! read more

The food here is really good, but the place is small and very busy. We got a couple of rolls (dynamite, spicy salmon, and catepillar) and a Seafood udon. All the rolls are soooo good and i especially loved the spicy salmon, which was only 4.50. The portions are generous and special rolls are about $10-$12, which is pretty average. The seafood udon was okay and could be improved--just come here for the fish and sushi. Free appetizers include miso soup, korean congee, and salad. For drinks we got plum wine and a beer. The total was about $50 after tax and tips, which is a bit on the high side, but only because we actually ordered way more than we can eat and had some really good stuff leftover :( Great place! read more

I love Mazz! I have become a regular over the last 3 years and the chef is always very kind. Even received wonderful carved wood chopsticks at Christmas from him 2 years ago, and a clock this past Christmas! The fish is always very fresh, and always fast. On the very rare occasion we have had to send something back (more because of being incorrect, the server's English can be a bit rough sometimes....never because of food quality), they're always quick to fix. It really pays to become a regular and have the chef recognize you at sushi places. But check it out. It's cheap and fresh, worth a try. read more

Mazz is the victim of their own success. Like most Korean/Japanese places the menu is large, the portions are large, the prices are small and there are always extras, but... They haven't scaled to their success. I went there for the 1st time in several years last night. Arrived around 6:15 to an empty restaurant and left at about 7:30 to a packed one. In the ensuing time my table enjoyed a varied and delicious selection of maki, sashimi, udon, and veg bento boxes. Everyone was happy with the food. It arrived at a reasonable pace, but it was all the "other things" that, for me, detracted from the experience. A table of 5, each drinking tea with water backups. Most of our glasses were empty, and air-dried before we could find the waitress to get refills. Refills were slow and not plentiful. For me the is a huge issue of protocol. When I eat Japanese, I expect my tea cup to be full and piping hot all the time. Failing that, I expect there to be water on the table. When we went to pay, I had to walk and find the waitress and ask for the bill, and then later when we needed change I had to go in search of her again. I'm not sure if they were just short-staffed last night, or aren't staffing appropriately for the dinner rush, but either way, the lack of attentiveness took this review from a 4 (or maybe 5) star review to a 3. read more

This is my favorite local sushi spot. I love the appetizers: congee, marinated tofu, miso soup and salad. My favorites are the veggie bento #9 or the stone bowls. I would recommend this place to everyone. If you are super hungry get a love boat and a doggie bag. The food never stops coming. read more

Great, fresh sushi. Only, they actually DON'T deliver. Big bummer. read more

Don't know what all the good reviews about this place are about...I'm sorry but while some people may think this is good Japanese/Korean food the quality is pretty bad. I've tried it on a few occasions and have really given it a chance but unfortunately I don't go to Mazz anymore. read more

The sushi here is a little piece of heaven. I come here almost once a week - spicy tuna forever! Give it a try - the flavour and the price point beat sushi in the annex any day. The restaurant is small, and the only reason I didn't rate Mazz 5 stars is because there is usually a loud talker or someone with a colicky baby forcing themselves into my dinner experience. I usually get take-out. read more

This is a fabulous solid sushi place. Our friend and fellow yelper actually recommended it to us and weve been since, a handful of times . It is very consistent in quality and taste. The sushi is always very fresh and service quick, friendly and efficient. We found that the prices were very reasonable as well with dinner costing us around the 40-50.00 mark for dinner for two. They have a rpetty yummy banana roll and i love their rice poridge. warms you right up and is a great start to their meal. recommend if your in the area and sick of Sushi on Bloor. read more

Very pleased with the food here as well as the atmosphere. Came for lunch on a Monday afternoon so it was pretty chilled. I had the lunch special A which was Maki and Sushi and it was nicely presented with a couple of small salad-y sides. It's called a 'Korean Japanese' restaurant which is why the sides were basically kim chi! Yummy. Only 4 stars because the lunch came with the usual miso soup BUT NO green tea :( read more

Mazz Sushi - Lunch Special A - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is my fave sushi joint in the city. I love the starters that you get: salad, tofu, miso and congee. Sushi is so light and fresh; service is quick. I especially love the staff, they are so welcoming. read more

honestly my favourite spot to eat sushi along bloor that isn't on the expensive side. what it has over sushi on bloor cheap prices is better tasting sushi which i will gladly pay a few extra bucks for. eating the lunch specials are so much better considering for $11, the bento boxes are more than enough for me. I usually get the tempura and california set and i can barely finish it but i end up trying from how good it is. one time i got a sashimi set and the portions were out of this world. if you know your sushi, you know sashimi is the only way to go. and this place gives some fatty fish. A+++++++. the appetizers are also completely original, cold tofu and rice porridge(?!) plus the standard miso soup and salad. service is good, the server is always on top of things and the atmosphere is typical of a japanese sushi restaurant. read more

One of the best sushi chefs I've come across in the city, no exaggeration. This place is always busy both in house and with takeout, which means service is slow (even though the servers are going as fast as they can) but it is definitely worth it!!! Prices great, large portions, and my vegetarian boyfriend loves the food here, too. Also, they always give complimentary appetizers: miso soup, garden salad, and Korean congee!! This place is one of the best. read more

Mazz Sushi - Veggie bento box - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Haven't been in for awhile... decided to venture in last week... surprise!!!! New menu's, new chairs, new guy behind the sushi counter and no Hi or Bye. I don't recognize anyone ... maybe they are new owners?!! Anyhow, I went with cash hoping to take advantage of the 13% discount... they do not offer it any longer. The food was good, service was very good and the prices were fair. read more

Very clean & the service was amazing... The sushi was also excellent! Would recommend this place to anyone in the neighbourhood. We'll definitely be back. read more

Mazz Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario