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    4.4 (69 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndJapanese, Sushi Bars

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    This Bluefin Tuna seems unreal!
    Andrew P.

    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).

    Daniel T.

    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.

    Si Siew T.

    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.

    Andrea L.

    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.

    Lily H.

    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.

    Marc N.

    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.

    Lilian L.

    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.

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    Robyn L.

    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!

    Lory P.

    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.

    Ka L.

    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.

    Rachel L.

    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.

    Samuel T.

    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.

    Rainie L.

    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.

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    Food was very delicious. The service was more than expected. Great experience! A must go!

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