Honestly had such a great experience here. The food was well thought out and everything felt balanced without trying too hard. You can tell there's real attention to detail, from the presentation to the flavors. The service was just as impressive--attentive but not overbearing, which I always appreciate. The atmosphere also has a nice energy to it, relaxed but still refined. Definitely one of those places I'd come back to without thinking twice. read more

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Pretty nice and affordable omakase experience at MSSM Yorkville! For $98, you get 14 different dishes. We came before 6pm on a weekday and the restaurant was already almost half full! Luckily we got seated before our reserved time slot. Our chef was super chill and relaxing compared to the rest lol Everything was prepared infront of us, so we knew exactly what to expect next. Everything was fresh and perfectly handed to us. We were advised to use our hand to eat all nigiri, so we didn't use the chopsticks unless for the cold/hot dishes. The funny part was they would yell and next thing, someone would be running out with the hot rice. We ordered an extra order of the uni "kiss", but didn't expect it to be placed on our hand. I would have appreciated it if I was told before hand so I could at least "clean" it first. The only item I didn't really enjoy was the shiso leaf "ice cream", which was shaved ice. It was so cold I could barely eat it. The shiso leaf was pretty overwhelming and it was a bit difficult to scoop the ice. Service was great though! read more

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Overall, a decent experience, but nothing particularly memorable. At this price point in Toronto, there are quite a few sushi spots that offer better value and more consistent quality. This one felt a bit underwhelming in comparison. We added an uni hand roll, which was fine, but didn't really stand out. Interestingly, the matcha dessert at the end turned out to be the highlight of the meal -- a nice finish and probably the most enjoyable part overall. It's worth trying once if you're curious, but not somewhere I'd personally go out of my way to revisit. read more

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Clean, fast, well-priced, and high quality sushi overall. The omakase experience was a great introduction of Toronto to my out of town friends. The service was amazing - our waters were kept full and they IMMEDIATELY cleaned or removed dirty items to be ready for the next course. Our chef was kind, meticulous, and consistently taught feedback on the cuisine (what were our favorite items and why, how the current offering was, etc). read more

MSSM - This Bluefin Tuna seems unreal! - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Dined at MSSM for the omakase set on Thursday, December 12, 2025 at 8 pm. Honestly, I'm glad I waited this long to write this review because after having omakase at a different place about a year later to compare apples to apples, I didn't think the omakase at MSSM was worth the hype. This was my first omakase experience ever and it was underwhelming. I came early because I like to be punctual especially when the reservation times seemed pretty strict to adhere to reserved times. However, my reservation was still delayed because two individuals in the same party was late. I was already annoyed. What further increased my annoyance was the fact that the chefs had to slice and cut each fish between each round. I think it would've been more time efficient had the chefs cut all the fish and make each piece back to back. Don't get me wrong, the quality of the omakase was good. I could tell the fish tastes fresh and were of high quality. But the experience was severely hindered by the long wait. Wasn't really that fulfilling either and left kinda hungry. Overall, it's a nice snacky place with a casual vibe. The chefs are super friendly and interactive. They like to sing and talk. read more

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I came for a friend's birthday on a Saturday to try their set $98 omakase. Overall, it's a great value for what you get, especially for getting that omakase experience without needing to break the bank, which I can really appreciate. I felt it was a good amount of food, and I was comfortably full by the end of it. I'm definitely not a sushi or omakase connoisseur... I don't really ever go to expensive restaurants and this was one of the few omakase experiences I've had in my lifetime so far. I did feel the fish was fresh, though. The offerings were pretty standard, and I guess that's what you get for the value aspect. The environment at the restaurant itself was more modern, lively and loud than I was expecting... contrary to the serene omakase vibes I had expected initially. Our sushi chef was nice and served each course at a good pace. Very decent spot for an affordable omakase experience... I think there were some opportunities and details missed by the chef that could have taken the experience to a 5 star, but I would definitely recommend overall. read more

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My wife and I came for my birthday. We arrived a little too early but the staff were extremely accommodating and started serving us right away. Our chef of the night was Bo (Beau?) who we connected with right away. Our neighbours were talkative that night as well so it was such a special gay experience. It's a lot less formal than most omakase restaurants (you could tell by the setting and vibes of the place - graffiti style street art kn the walls, blue ambient lighting and hip hop music playing in the back) it is actually encouraged for you to make conversation! The fish selection was different from my last visit two years ago and it was just as amazing (it actually was even better than last time which shows you how much they really care about making the next meals afterwards for guests). Since it was my birthday, our chef was kind enough to give me an extra slice of whichever fish selection I wanted from the menu! I was feeling a bit full (which has never happened before) and felt bad that I couldn't finish the miso soup or chawan, but everything was so so SO good I did my best to finish everything on my plate. The Shiso sorbet was the perfect finish palate cleanser to end the meal and helped cool down my tummy. read more

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We had a really lovely experience with phenomenal sushi for a reasonable price. Arrived promptly as the experience starts on time. We had a phenomenal sushi chef (Ken?) who was clearly very skilled in both his sushi cuts and the composition of the pieces. He also was helpful in educating us on certain aspects of the fish. The menu had many known pieces but also a couple of surprising pieces we never had before. Every single bite we had from beginning to end was good, and the meal was incredibly efficient, ending just under 90 minutes. read more

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One of the most interactive omakase I've had. Chef was knowledgeable, he starts off the meal with a handroll to gauge how much rice, wasabi, sauce and stuff you like on you sushi. He then teaches you how to best enjoy each dish. Best of all, he preps your sushi right infront of you! He would also answer any questions you have when it comes to scoring the fish. Service is also splendid! He cleans your plate after ever piece. My favorite ones are the handroll, salmon of course, and that chawanmushi in crab sauce! Its definitely a must try! Worth the penny. read more

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Great experience! I thoroughly Enjoyed a well curated 14 course Omasake meal at MSSM the other day. The entire restaurant is bar seating which allows you to watch each course being prepared. The chef was very nice and knowledgeable. Some of the best sushi I have had. Everything was so fresh and flavourful. The service was very attentive and professional. Highly recommended. read more

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I've always believed that Toronto has one of the best food scenes, and in certain niches--like mid-range omakase--it even surpasses New York City. MSSM is the perfect example of why. At 97 CAD per person, you'd be hard-pressed to find better value. The sushi was good quality, the menu was creative, and every course felt thoughtfully executed. I've heard that the experience can vary depending on the chef, but I was lucky to have an incredible one. We even tried the Uni Kiss, and the uni was unbelievably fresh--one of the highlights of the meal. Having recently had an omakase at a similar price point in NYC, I can confidently say that MSSM blows it out of the water. If you're looking for top-tier sushi without the sky-high price tag, you're in for a treat at MSSM. read more

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The $98 omakase competition is definitely fierce. The latest one I've tried is MSSM which on the popularity side is up there. I'd say overall I was a little bit disappointed. I think at the price point and the quality of the food side it is what you'd expect but are you going to get that omakase experience that you find at other places I don't think so. It really comes down to styling, vibe in there. I was surprised to hear Travis Scott and Drake being played on repeat while I dig into omakase. For me it took away from the experience which is a shame as I'm sure the chefs take great pride being under Masaki Saito. Yugen remains my choice for this price point I think. read more

I dined at MSSM for dinner, and it was my first experience with omakase style, so I wasn't quite sure what to expect. My reservation was for 8:30 PM, and I arrived at 8 PM, which I later realized was not the best approach. It's best to arrive exactly at your reservation time, as you might still have to wait for other guests in your session who may arrive late. The host seated me at the bar while I waited, and the server came over to take my drink order, which was a nice touch. At 8:35 PM, I was finally seated. There were two of us in our group, and two other guests were present, but we were still waiting on two more who were running late. Around 8:40 PM, the session began. The meal consisted of a total of 14 courses: one hand roll, one appetizer, ten pieces of sushi, one soup, and a dessert. I particularly enjoyed the pickled radish toro hand roll; it was fresh, with a satisfying crunch from the pickle and aromatic notes from the shiso. The seabass drizzled with vinegar miso sauce was delightful, especially paired with the refreshing cucumber salad. Each piece of sushi was delicious and fresh, with its own unique flavor profile. The miso soup was a bit different from the traditional version--it was infused with truffle and included shiitake mushrooms, giving it a thick, pudding-like texture rather than the usual broth. For dessert, I had hojicha cheesecake, which I wasn't a fan of; it was very mushy and lacked the flavor I was hoping for. As for the ambiance, it was okay. The restaurant played a lot of throwback R&B songs, and the chef sang along to each one. I had expected a more intimate and quiet atmosphere, perhaps with nice instrumental or classic jazz music. There were other sessions starting next to us, and every time a customer asked their chef to take a shot, all the other chefs, including ours, would stop what they were doing to join in. This created a somewhat distracting dynamic. Overall, while I enjoyed the fresh sushi and appreciated the attentive service, my experience didn't quite align with my expectations of what omakase should be. This was my first omakase experience, and based on my personal perspective, I found the atmosphere and the chefs' odd dynamic to be less than ideal. read more

This is a very reasonably priced omakase. Our chef was lovely and we really enjoyed the tuna and the eel. The egg dishes were just alright, but still well done. The service was also excellent, but the seating was a little too tight for comfort - not a lot of room for your arms given how close you are to your neighbours. The meal was fairly filling but if you are very hungry, it likely won't be enough food. Overall, I think this is a great introduction to omakase. read more

Very solid omakase for the price! I think this is also a very approachable omaskae for someone who has never been or is less familiar with sushi. Everything was well prepared and there was a good spread of different fish and flavours. We also got lucky and there was a special for toro for $3, instead of the usual $9.99. Making a reservation was easy, and there's parking next door or within walking distance of the TTC. Pretty casual atmosphere with lights and pop music playing. Service was also great! read more

MSSM - Pumpkin cheesecake - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Delicious, high quality omakase at the right price! I was so excited to try this place out and were lucky to have gotten a reservation for 7 people. Make sure you book early as it was packed! Small restaurant with only bar seating so we could watch the chef prepare every dish, and to be able to converse with them which was a nice touch. Everything felt very fresh and they really paid attention to every little detail. Even the rice was prepared perfectly and they suggest that you eat each piece without 10 seconds to get the optimal temperature for the rice. Definitely recommend that you experience it for yourself if you're looking for a omakase that won't break the bank. read more

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Extended travel for a conference in toronto and come across this reasonably-priced $98Cdn omakase in a posh place. It indeed lives up to standard. The sushi is generally good though but the craft is not perfect yet, like a bit of more wasabi than expected for some pieces. Overall, still great for the price. The ambience is great for date - posh and young. Virtually all bar seats. Service on par with any good restaurants though waiting area for the table is a bit odd. read more

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First of all, MSSM does not have 2 Michelin stars - its omakase menu is curated by a 2-star Michelin chef (Masaki Saito), and the execution is by his students. However, with a price tag of $98, it is fairly rare to find omakase for this price. There are 14 courses total, which includes miso soup as one and sorbet as another. What you mainly pay for is the experience of sitting at the bar and watching the chef prepare the sushi in front of you, including roasting the seaweed, slicing the sashimi, and torching the fish. Because we were a large group, it took some time for each course to come out and there was little interaction with the chef. I loved most of the courses, with some of my favourites being the toro (bluefin tuna belly) nigiri and toro handroll, torched eel, chawanmushi sushi, and marinated salmon. The toro melts in your mouth, with the marinated rice soaking up the oils from the fish as you chew, and is the single best bite of the entire menu! The eel surprised me since typically sushi restaurants drench their eel in a sweet bbq sauce that I'm not a fan of, but without the overpowering sauce, I was able to appreciate the taste of the fish a lot better. The chawanmushi is full of umami, warm, and delightful! The dashi tamago (egg) was also delicious, as well as the miso soup - the best I've ever had. Although the menu said there would be an ebi sushi (prawn), it was substituted with squid (not my favourite), which we were told right before. There was also redundancy in the torched sea bream appetizer and sea bream nigiri. The striped jack was just okay as it was quite fishy. I was hoping for some more premium ingredients for the price tag. The dessert was a shiso sorbet, which was refreshing but tasted kind of like soap. I've seen strawberry daifuku on the menu before, but I guess they change it up from time to time. The service was great, with our water replenished constantly and our dishes cleared away as soon as the next course is about to start. Wet hand towels are available at each seat and replaced when used. read more

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This was my first omakase experience ever. Overall, it was pretty good and I'm glad that I tried it but similar to some other reviewers. I also expected a slightly different ambiance and overall experience. Maybe my expectations were slightly incorrect or slightly too high, but I expected more silence and focus on the food, but there was actually loud pop/rap music playing the whole time. I also expected a lot more explanation of what we were eating, but the overall experience was much less interactive than I expected. So while the food was very good, it felt like the rest of the experience was more distracting than supporting. read more

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This omakase sushi spot is fun and has pretty good value at $99 per person. The menu is posted online and reservations only open up one week in advance and even if you don't secure reservation, you can put yourself on the waitlist which you have a good chance of getting because they do reserve some spots for walk -ins. The fish here are really fresh. Presentation is beautiful and everything is made in front of you as you set the chef table when chef usually takes care of 2 to 6 people and last time we went on a weekend evening there were three chefs there. It's a great spot to hang out without feeling awkward because the chef is literally making food in front of you so lots to see. They don't have any cocktail menus or nonalcoholic beverages aside from tea so we just settled for water. This really isn't a sit and hang around kind of restaurant it's more of a eat and finish the experience and leave type of spot but there is a nice bar next-door with lovely ambiance if you want to carry the conversation on after dinner. read more

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Can you believe this? An amazing 14 course Omakase experience at an incredible $98 by two star Michelin Chef Masaki Sato in posh Yorkville. Chef Saito realizes not everyone can afford the usually high priced Omakase and decided to open Mssm so that more people can have the opportunity to have this experience. The space is contemporary Japanese and the sushi bar is fairly spacious which is not typical of Omakase style restaurants. This place can seat about 20 guests with 5 sushi chefs who can serve up to 4 people. Our Sushi Chef was so personable and simply amazing with a good sense of showmanship. The fish is the freshest possible and is of course top notch and imported daily from Japan and around the world. The fish is presented to us before he starts slicing and preparing the different courses. This was an EPiC experience. Reservations is a must. I highly recommend you put this on your list of Omakase places to try! read more

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Amazing experience! We had the omakase experience at mssm for my boyfriend's birthday and loved the experience. We were sat right in front of the sushi chef and he was interactive and super nice. The omakase experience consists of 13 courses including dessert. Each sushi piece was explained carefully and tasted super fresh. I absolutely loved the mochi dessert at the end of the experience. read more

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Very affordable and very solid omakase. I love the aesthetic of the place too. They have a wide spread of different fish to try on their pre-set menu. Everything tasted fresh and you can sure see that the chef paid a lot of attention to each preparation. A must try for an omakase experience without breaking the bank. read more

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Well... I'm not sure if I had high expectations but I was looking forward to a Masaki Saito experience. Food: The food was just okay. There was a lot of sauce with the sushi and overpowering yuzu at times so I couldn't really taste the fish. I can't say that anything stood out. Service: The service from the wait staff was good but unfortunately our chef had very little flow to his art compared to my previous experiences. He also didn't start until a late person had seated and well, I thought this day and age that was not really done anymore (you can usually catch them up but you need to start on time for the next group.) He also cut his fish during the course which took so much time... this is usually done before hand so again, to save time and to have good flow. Little to no convo which is fine, but he also had to serve 6 people from three different parties. Maybe it was too many people? I guess for the price point this is what you get. Ambiance: there was a lot of yelling from the chefs- when they needed rice, to happy birthdays for the guests - made it feel like I was in a cheap izakaya. I'm not sure if you want to go for that vibe for a sushi place but hey, that's chef Saito's choice. Overall, I would not go back. read more

MSSM - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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14 courses Omakase for under $100 in Toronto MS|SM is a new Japanese Omakase restaurant located in Yorkville Toronto. It serves an edomae style omakase menu curated by Michelin 2 Star Chef Masaki Saito& executed by his students. We were able to secure a reservation when it first opened in September & enjoyed the Michelin quality 14 courses Omakase at an affordable price of $98. We enjoyed the outstanding experience with attentive service, awesome food & professional yet fun Chef Andy!! ‍ Highly recommend this spot! Thank you for making the reservation and for the great company @hungry.Jo 154 Cumberland St., 2nd floor, Toronto, Ontario read more

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First time doing omakase and it was a pleasant experience! I love the decor of this place - a long stretch of graffiti wall with florescent lights. I thought the r&b/rap music was incongruent with the vibes. Service was great Food was excellent and so fresh! It was a bit hard to hear what the chef said. read more

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MSSM isn't your traditional omakase restaurant. As you ascend the steps from Yorkville, the energy level of the restaurant matches the neighbourhood. At least three people yell out shari as you enter, which means 'sushi rice' in Japanese. There's music pumping and in lieu of the typical wooden sushi bar the dining room contains white graffitied walls and pink neon lights. We aren't in Tokyo anymore Toto. Also, unlike typical omakase spots, the sushi bar is HUGE. It can easily accommodate twenty people with five chef stations laid out so that each are preparing food for about four customers. Despite the sheer number of patrons, there's something intimate about being nestled in a group around one chef, in an instant he put me at ease with questions and jokes... conversations are encouraged here. What also makes them different is the price point - $98 per person instead of the $200+ that you'll usually pay. Chef Masaki Saito realized not everyone could afford (or get a reservation) to his two Michelin star restaurant, hence opened MSSM as a means of allowing more people to get to experience the art of omakase. Traditions be damned, MSSM starts off their menu with a hand roll. Filled with finely chopped tuna and pickled radish wrapped with shiso leaf and freshly toasted nori, it's an interesting and hearty way to start off. The following bonito with apple onion sauce was too pungent for my liking with so many leeks, ginger, and chives. Perhaps if it's accompanied with something creamy, like a sesame sauce, it would help balance out the dish. MSSM also uses a sense of showmanship, presenting trays of the seafood that would form the ten pieces we were about to sample before slicing and preparing. Once ready, a bucket of rice is whisked out and periodically changed to ensure it's at the optimal temperature. Indeed, the rice is nice and warm but could use more vinegar. To start, the stripe bass (shima Suzuki), a clean and light tasting fish that is often used to warm up the palette. It's immediately followed by salmon (zuke sake) that's been marinated for a couple of hours in a "mother sauce" that gets cooked, added to, and reused... not unlike a sourdough starter. What a flavourful piece topped with a finely chopped green onion paste. MSSM's scallop (hotate) tastes clean especially when finished with drop of lime juice. I love that it's not overly gummy so that you could chew the seafood and take in the scallop's sweetness. A sprinkle of sea salt may bring out the flavours even more. This is a long review, for the rest visit Gastro World. read more

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A top notch omakase place for an affordable price! Located in Yorkville, this place is hidden and tucked away upstairs in a narrow yet roomy interior. The vibes inside are trendy and hip - it suited the Toronto scenery it has going for (artistically depicted on their back wall). There isn't much of a waiting area but you can wait at the mirrored stairs upon your arrival. The service is friendly and prompt once they turnover the tables. Moving on to the sushi...it was fresh and delicious. I think for the wonderful price of $98, you can't beat other places for this experience. They operate at a faster pace but it's a nice change for omakase. Overall, I would highly recommend this place if you're looking for a stellar experience and craving sushi. The only minor downside was: The bar seating (huge seats that were hard to manoeuvre but was kindly offered assistance when seated) read more

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MSSM is hyped up as the 2 Michelin star chef Masaki Saito's restaurant, but it's his students running it and felt more like a good first time omakase. The pieces of sushi themselves were all solid, good quality, and all buttery in texture, but they didn't have that punch I was looking for in a top tier omakase. The three courses that actually stood out to me the most were the hand roll, the miso soup, and the egg custard, but none of the sushi pieces were truly excellent to me. The desert was also a mint shaved ice and felt a little basic to me. Also, the service was quite slow (the sushi chef was one of the slower I've seen) and it was a bit weird that they were just playing top 40 music and not trying to cultivate and specific vibe in the place. Even though I liked this dinner I was a bit underwhelmed given the hype and would prefer other omakase spots in the city at that price point. read more

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Wow! I had an amazing omakase experience here for dinner. Reservations required. Small restaurant setting and seating only at long counter bar. Urban Tokyo music and vibe. Menu selection had a balance of all the right fish and cooked dishes. Really enjoyed the bluefin tuna, spot prawn, chawanmushi dish, anago. Hand roll starter and Uni kiss so delicious! Loved the shiso sorbet dessert. Finally a place that serves sushi at a price point that doesn't sacrifice quality ! Looking forward to the next omakase meal here. read more

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If you're looking for a laidback omakase experience where you're not worried about your conversation disturbing the peace, this is your spot. Didn't catch his name but our chef was so knowledgeable and shared interesting stories pertaining to each piece of fish or his technique. Menu is extensive for $98 a person with the option to add on various Uni pieces. Definitely recommend trying this place! read more

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Service 4.5/5 Ambiance 4/5 Food 3/5 I really wanted to love this place with all the hype going around. It's a good entry level omakase. Personally, I felt it was overhyped as I've been to more expensive omakases with had a higher level of taste complexity. We were greeted with a nice hostess and a cheerful loud welcome from the chefs. Our chef was kind and explained each dish, though with a party of 6 we were seated just barely far enough from earshot. At times we had a bit of difficulty understanding and hearing what he had to say. He was friendly and shared some of his travel experiences with the group. I like that not all the sashimi pieces were pre-sliced so that it could showcase our chef's knife skills. The fish itself was fresh but not anything to wow about. My favourite was the scallop, shabu shabu, and toro. Two pieces were overpowered by the squeezed lime and lemon juice on top. Another piece was overpowered by the fresh ginger topping. The miso soup was only okay. The roasting of the seaweed over a tiny flame was for show. Our fire died half a way but they were still waving the seaweed over. Even then, i didn't taste any roasted-ness (my seaweed did get touched by the flame) Overall, I think the price point is a bit too high for what was served. If you go in expecting entry level omakase then it can be a worthwhile experience. If it's your first time, you'll love seeing the chef prepare sushi directly in front of you and eating with your hands. And if you've been to other omakases, you can save your money and skip this one. You won't be getting 2 Michelin star sushi for this cheap. You'll be getting a 2 Michelin star chef teaching students how to do omakase but the technique and flavour will not be parallel. read more

MSSM - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Cool restaurant, I like they were able to convert what felt like a wide hallway into an omakase resto. The room is divide by a long bar, on one side are the patrons and the other are the chefs. Service was stellar as water and tea was constantly being filled. Food was good. Every piece had a little twist: some were marinated, some had yuzu paste, some with scallions etc. What was constant was the rice that was constantly being swapped to keep its freshness. Throughout the meal, balance was a bit off as I felt the rice + red vinegar over powered some of the less flavoured fishies. In all $100 for the meal with exceptional service is quite worth. May not come back for the omakase, but will consider coming for one of their special events. read more

An affordable omakase in downtown Toronto. $98 per person + $39 sake pairing. Clean environment, the fish is fresh and the service is good. If you are craving for omakase in downtown and don't want to break the bank, or you are new to omakase and want to give it a try, here is a good place to come. Basic and simple, no suprise. read more

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MSSM offers "an edomae style omakase menu curated by Michelin 2 Star chef Masaki Saito and executed by students of Saito San" for the price of $98. This spot is not like your traditional omakase setup with its neon lights, pop music, and murals (definitely tailored towards younger adults)! However, I think this is a great option for those who are trying to get into omakase! The 14 courses were classic and delicious and the chef adjusted the rice/wasabi amount to our liking. The Toro was definitely one of my favourite pieces. Great vibes and attentive service! read more

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In today's economic climate, any omakase under $100 is considered a steal. Especially so when it's under the reputation and scrutiny of Michelin 2-star Chef Masaki Saito. As a training ground for his students, MSSM is a fantastic concept that aims to serve as a win-win for both his students and customers. Unfortunately though, I have to say that it didn't quite hit the 5-star mark for me. Seemingly trying a little too hard to be "hip & cool", I felt that the overall vibe of the restaurant was jarring and took away from the craftsmanship of sushi. Between the restaurant's loud music, artificial fragrance, and neon lighting in a dimmed setting, I found it all too distracting from the focal point of appreciating the food. Otherwise, the food was as good as one would expect from this price point. The quality of the fish was fresh and I enjoyed the chawanmushi as a change of pace from the traditional nigiri course. Nothing that was particularly bad but I didn't find any of the courses to be remarkable. Overall, MSSM is a reasonable and affordable "gateway omakase", though I'd argue isn't a true reflection of the experience of a traditional omakase. My parting thoughts? I recently had Sushi Yugen also for under $100 and felt that it was superior to MSSM. read more

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The first time I've ever done omakase! We had a reservation for 7pm and were seated on time. Our chef was Eric and he was really polite and enthusiastic during the entire meal. My favourites were the zuke salmon, chawanmushi sushi, and akami. The fish was so incredibly fresh and it was nice to see them prepare it right in front of us. The shiso sorbet was refreshing but also comparable to grass shaved ice because it was so green and fresh. The restaurant is quite nice with the graphic art work, mirrors to create the illusion of more space, and intimate bar seat only setting for dining. I think this experience forced me to be very mindful of the meal and eating in general, was a nice experience and would recommend it for those who've never tried omakase. It was $98/person before tax, tips, and drinks. read more

I would give 10/10 considering Toronto is not known for fresh seafood & the price I paid for this meal. Loved chawanmushi mixed with sushi rice to make porridge on a rainy day. It was such a comforting food. Loved bone based miso soup as well. Homemade monaka as dessert reminded of my childhood. All 10 pieces of sushi were fantastic including hokaido scallop. Shari was just perfect for my liking and amount of fish & seafood was sufficient. I must say I loved the quality of toasted nori they used for handroll as well. Both chef( Bo) and serving staff was going anove and beyond to check on us frequently. I had a fantastic experience! read more

This is my second time here and it did not disappoint. Amazing quality, especially for the price point. Love the marinated fishes, it really tastes different as it's house made sauce and it's extremely soft! The fishes just melt. The medai was one of my faves as the skin was torched nice and crispy. The scallop was also very good. Of course the toro is the highlight of the night. Thank you Chef Ryan for the amazing experience! read more

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This spot opened up recently nearby. With all the hoopla about being associated with a 2 star rated original nearby the reservations were few and far to come by on our size of the group. Luckily we managed to snag one for a weekend. I will comment on the ambiance first. The steps that lead to this are smaller than one expects so wear comfy shoes as it's a steep climb as well. The place itself is larger than I thought it would be as familiar with similar setup nearby. Music is loud and it can be hard to talk to one another as the bar only seating means one is limited to talking to the person next to you or passing the notes just like high school :) Here is a play by play of the omakase set Toro hand roll: Good stuff nicely toasted nori and good amount of rice to toro ratio. I have an affinity towards this dish so enjoyed it more. Bonito with onion and apple sauce app: Decent though I was worried that onion might overwhelm my taste buds for the dishes that are to follow. Luckily it has been mellowed out and balanced with a sweeter sauce. The nigiri set was good to very good with regular suspects of Hotate, Akami, Ika, Toro and Anago being stand outs I really enjoyed my chawanmushi as I feel this dish isn't appreciated/available enough in GTA. Dashimaki was just OK IMO Miso and Daifuku being the regular items as well. A bonus was an Uni with Caviar shot at the end (I think the owner was present and gave a freebie to the whole restaurant) which I enjoyed a lot. Decent value/quality proposition here IMO as Omakase sets can easily cost twice as much if not more. read more

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