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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Omakase at Masaki Saito's newest restaurant MSISM was overall a very wonderful experience. The restaurant was opened by Masaki Saito as a way to make his $700 omakase experience more accessible to everyone. The menu is designed by Masaki Saito himself, and the food is prepared by exceptionally trained sushi chefs. It looked like there was a sushi chef for every 4 person dining. The chef we got for our omakase experience was amazing with the courses he executed, and was really good at checking in with us on how everything tasted throughout the meal. He also made sure that everyone got amazing photos and videos of the food. He was definitely a very engaging sushi chef which made my omakase experience really stand out! Aside from the sushi chef, all the other staff were also very attentive and amazing, my water was never empty and they really stayed on top of keeping my plate and the dining space around me clean throughout the meal. The fish and ingredients that they used were fresh and everything tasted delicious. I especially liked the addition of yuzu to some of their courses, especially the Chawanmushi Sushi, it was so refreshing to eat. I also noticed that they had a new batch of warm rice coming out from their kitchen for each sushi course. The addition of the red vinegar to the rice is also a nice touch. The overall menu and courses were very similar to the Vela x Tachi pop up that they did a few months ago, with some minor changes to the menu. However the dining experience at MS|SM is better than the pop-up, the service and flow of things was a lot smoother. The ambiance of the place was casual and modern, the art on the wall was very cool. It's like graffiti style art and was filled with representations of Toronto. Definitely a place that I would return to again for omakase! $98 for 14 courses Pickled radish Toro Handroll (This was my favourite) Bonito with onion apple sauce (Different but good) Shima Suzuki - Striped bass Zuke Salmon- Marinated Salmon Hotate - Scallop Madai - Sea bream Akami - Bluefin Tuna Chawanmushi Sushi (2nd favourite, the addition of yuzu was great) Botan Ebi - Spot Prawn Toro - Bluefin Tuna belly (delicious as always) Dashimaki with Daikon Oroshi Anago - Sea Eel (would taste better if served warmer) Miso Soup (Made with fish bones, really good) Strawberry Daifuku (okay) read more

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The food is always spot on with Saito's Chefs, service is excellent as always. Honoka and Haruka are amazing people there, they are experts at Customer service! Always Great vibes and ambiance. read more

Absolutely fabulous experience! The food was amazing and the delivery from the chef was personal and engaging. Our 14 course meal started with a hamachi and radish hand roll - followed by course after course of delicious sushi Standouts were the scallop sushi, the marinated salmon and the unagi Highly recommend this experience and can't wait to visit again ! read more

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Curated by the legendary sushi master of Toronto, mssm had high expectations in my books. The omakase experience is executed by his students. The restaurant is located in the upscale Yorkville neighborhood and beautifully renovated. Service was prompt and generally what I expected at an upscale restaurant. The Omakase experience was... OK for me and to be honest, nothing was particularly memorable. It was good but not great, especially when comparing to others in the city. However... If it wasn't for the price inflation that's happened in Toronto over the last few years, I think I would have felt like this was subpar for the cost. However, was reminded by my friend that the comparable spots in Toronto such as yasu are much more nowadays. As such, I have give this a 3.5 and round to 4. read more

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Omakase at $98. Service was good, chef was friendly and knowledgeable. Atmosphere was also really nice. However the seating wasn't my favourite as the high chairs weren't super comfortable, but other than that I had a good time. read more

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Food was okay, I was slightly disappointed in the rice: It felt very slightly under done. I felt like there was a lot of lime, and it overpowered some of the pieces of fish; for a few of the pieces that was really all I could taste. The steamed egg with dungeonous crab was the best thing we had there. The Toro, Scallop, and Anago were also delicious. Our chef didn't really explain the pieces or ingredients to us. He also didn't ask us about the rice/wasabi ratio, or engage with us at all, really. He was probably tired since we were likely his last seating for the night. The chef next to us, however, was very fun to listen to. He was very engaging and friendly. He showcased the fish to his guests prior to slicing and also after slicing. He was talking through and explaining each piece of sushi, so we ended up getting second-hand knowledge about what we were eating from eavesdropping! Servers were okay-attentive. We were the only people in our group who didn't get wet napkins to clean our fingers between each piece until we were able to flag someone down and ask for it on piece 3 or 4. They did a very good job with making sure water glasses were always filled up at least half-way. Overall, it was an okay experience. I feel like the chef next to us made it a lot better because he seemed so passionate about his work. Loved the cool mural that ran through the length of the restaurant behind the chefs. I have heard your experience really differs by the chef you get and I can totally see that. read more

We got a reservation transferred to us from a friend of ours, as we knew this place was quite hard to reserve. Located in Yorkville, it was a convenient location for those to dine at after working in the downtown area. The quality of the fish and other ingredients were extremely fresh and for the price you get 14 courses as part of their omakase menu, which I thought was such a steal for $98 per person. My favourites were the toro and scallop sushi and the strawberry daikfuku. The service was friendly and the chefs interact a lot with the customers. The vibes in the restaurant are casual, hip and trendy, very fitting for the area. I would definitely want to come back again for a special occasion in the near future. read more

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MSSM spot rose to fame due to its background association with the , as it is owned by Masaki Saito, the only 2 Michelin star chef. NGL, I was instantly sold when this place was blasting some anime music since I walked in. I think eating expensive sushi while listening to anime music is enhanced the experience. Chef Ken was such a nice person to talk to, and it was interesting hearing about how the fish came from all parts of the world , including Europe and Asia. My favorite was the toro sushi. It had the perfect amount of fattiness and was rich in umami read more

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I was thrilled to finally try the new restaurant by Masaki Saito that recently opened in Yorkville since I wasn't able to get a spot during their preview tastings. The 14 course omakase is at a more affordable price of $98, and is in a more lively and modern setting compared to Sushi Masaki Saito. The experience was fun, and the food was worth its value. The hostess offered to check in our coats upon arrival so that we didn't need to hang the on the back of our seats. There was also about one sushi chef for every four to six people for a more "intimate" experience with the chef, and shorter wait times between each course. The sushi was fresh, with the handroll being my favourite of the 14 dishes. You can also add on a Hokkaido Uni sushi for an additional $14 per piece. read more

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Great value. This is a great cross between affordability and quality. Saito's MSSM won't trot out wagyu or Otoro, but the selection is very good at this very reasonable price point. Staff is friendly and engaging. Vibe is a more hip and party like. This is what I picture Saito does when he isn't being serious at his main restaurant. Of note, there isn't that much food for big eaters. But you can add more at the end of the savoury courses. Wr ended adding 5 more pieces to get full. read more

Good omakase restaurant. Not too intense for those introvert out there :p At the end of the service, you feel fulfilled. Good course overall Definitely reccomend MSSM as a gateway to your omakase journey read more

Amazing $98 omakase from a 2 star Michelin chef. The food and ambience were comfortable and friendly. The food was amazing! Definitely recommend for special events read more

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8/23/25 @ 7p - Enjoyed immensely. From the trio of sake to Chef Bo's skill to make each creation pleasing to the eye and delicious. Friendly atmosphere and some surprises like the Chawanmushi - steamed egg custard, mushroom, and peppery herb. This was very tasty. Later, a small scoop of seasoned rice was added with a dash of wasabi which was mixed well for another variance to this dish. Miso soup was warmly comforting and the mint sorbet reminded me of shave ice and so refreshing for a perfect end to the meal. My favorites were the toro handroll, kanpachi, bluefin tuna belly, anago (eel), chawanmushi, miso soup, and sorbet. We also ordered the uni sushi, which I was hesitant to try since it can be an acquired taste, but liked the smooth texture. A memorable, first-time experience with my daughter and son-in-law. Excellent service. Highly recommend. read more

Look - dis place don't need da hype, but ol' uncle Alex is here anyway. I was strolling thru Yorkville craving some raw fish. Bein from the Mediterranean does dat to you. First off, I'm strolling down Cumbaland with a fresh cent bill in my backpacker. I took the 76ers by 3 and my bookie cashed it. So I have a drink at hemming ways then get my fat rolling self outta that joint and maybe it was the whisky talking, but I'm lookin around and shocked. For all you little kids in Churonto, Y-ville used to be a place I smoked dope and dropped **** while listening to a dude on a broken guitar. You came here for two things: getting f***ed up or just plain f***ed. You know what I mean? This place has CHANGED, goddam mmmnn. You got boutique this and boutique that. I felt like I had to pay cover just to walk on dem sidewalks. IT AIN'T FOR ME. At least in the 2000s, you had sum places that sold art and crap. Now dis hood's SOULLESS. If I wanted nice cars and cold stares, I'd go to da Detroit auto museum wearing a red hat. But anyway where was I? Oh yeah, I got that cold hundo in my pocket, empty big belly and a head full of fresh fish so I see dis place. OK, lemme explain something to you youngins out der. Churonto used to have NO osamake joints under a hundo. You kidding me? Der was one place out in the Junction, but who wants to eat sushi round a bunch of uptight stiffs and strollers? Not for uncle Alex. Back in NY, I had like 40-50 joints I could stroll into and not break a hundo bill for osamake. Seriously. Dis city's has one -maybe two. embarrassing. enter this big Michelin chef and he's openin spots up for us lower-level hustlers out here. I dont know nothin bout michelins unless you're talking about the tires on my 85 Chevy Impala. But I knew they mean business. I sit my fat*** down and get greeted by a big smile. Like I had just walked in with the big bluefin myself. Swear to god. dey treated me like drug lord at an offshore Swiss bank. So I sit down, slap down the hundo and just say straight up, "feed me." Old school style. You don't be subtle. Mouth open, wallet open everyone. Every piece of sushi this magician behind dat booth made me MELTED in my fat mouth. It was like warm buttah, sliding down my gullet. Every piece of fish fresher than my aunt Louise after two vodka-sodas tryin to get the busboy's attention, you know what I mean? we're talkin FRESH. I couldn't believe it. For under a hundo? goddam n, this is NY style. Is the music too loud and cool for Uncle Alex? yea, but the service and food makes up for it in a BIG WAY. Personally I like a little more chill atmos with my fish. I like to swim with em, take a little boat down memory lane, think about the time I would catch sardines in Palermo with my uncle Zio. He'd chop em up and just feed it to me like a seagull. I was a little sardine myself then. Good times. But those days are over. Now we gotta give it up for these young skilled sushi shefs. these boys and gals are the real deal. The maestro serving was DEEP in concentration. Guy looked like he hadn't slept since Y2k. looked like he was studying for his finals in med school. His hands were more steady than my ex's alimony payments. You know what I'm saying? I gotta keep those rollin out or I'll be sleepin with these boys on my plate. Full meal with some delicious service. Would def roll in again. Turn down dat music or throw on some jazz. I know I sound like an old geezer, but dat's just the way it is. The vibe in there is chill, but the music ain't. I felt like I had just done an 8-ball with my pork chop buddy Matteo and we were half way to Reno. Is it still worth it? Oh hell ya. Make no mistake. This is what dreams are made of. That and shooting 11s on the Craps table after throwing $500 on da field. We all know how that goes. Sushi is back baby. Alex d, over and out. read more

3.5 stars By now u probably already heard toronto's ONLY 2 michelin star chef has opened up a new omakase joint in yorkville. The vibes at this restauraunt is a lot different than your typical, traditional set up. It has neon lights, murals, and just feels more geared towards a younger crowd. There were quite a few (maybe 6/7?) chefs lined up serving rounds all at once and all seemed very conversational, but from what i gathered, not the experienced chef I was expecting. Here's my take on the food, the prepared food was immaculate and i would come back just to eat their egg dishes. The snow crab chawanmushi sushi was so light, and adding some sushi rice to complexify the texture was a W for me. Same deal with the dashimaki; super light, fluffy with a hint of umami from the dashi stock added. The nigiris, however, didn't blow me away, nothing really stood out in terms of the flavour garnishing or fish quality. I think the appeal here is the price point and being "curated" by chef masaki saito. The vibes were there and the food was good, but just don't expect your traditional 15+ year omakase chef experience! all the dishes: pickled raddish hand roll Bonito with onion apple sauce Shima Suzuki/Striped Bass Hotate/Scallop Madai/Sea Bream Akami/Bluefin Tuna Chawanmushi Sushi Botan Ebi/Spot Prawn Toro/Bluefin Tuna Belly DashiMaki with daikon Oroshi Amago/Sea Eel read more

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Such a great spot for omakase for a decent price. I've had expensive omakase and honestly this spot is solid. Reservation was easy to make online, and we were seated quite quickly. The only issue is this spot isn't accessible as you have to go up a flight of stairs. They had a great variety of fish and everything tasted super fresh! Our sushi chef was a bit quiet though so he spoke very quietly when explaining which cut of fish that I almost couldn't hear him lol. Overall highly recommend if you want to try omakase that isn't too crazy expensive! read more

A great night and experience! We loved the service and attentiveness of the chef! It's a great restaurant and the highlights were the salmon, toro and chawanmushi! The sake flight of 3 was an excellent way to try 3 different ones. read more

Truly one of my favourite experiences in the city. It was my first omakase experience, and it did not disappointment. They are extremely organized, but from what I heard it is much different then a "typical" omakase, it is so lively with music playing, you can speak with the chefs (and I asked a lot of questions about each item, I am a nerd that way haha) and the staff check up on you, they even spend time chatting with you. Their service is superb, truly amazing. The food itself tasted excellent, truly worth the whole experience. It just kept getting better with each bite, and the chefs all are extremely experienced and very professional. This place is truly on the road to a Michelin star. They even have fun all you can eat nights with a DJ, and the atmosphere in the place is beautiful with Toronto street art and purple colour tones. Will definitely be back! read more

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I love this place! Out of all omakase I've been to in Canada, Mssm is definitely on top of my list. Excellent quality of sushi served, it's absolutely authentic Japanese sushi. The service, the food, and the quality of the fish was 10/10. Highly recommend! お寿司はどれも凄く美味しかった！ ここのお寿司屋さんはまた絶対行きたいお店！ 寿司シェフさんも料理を全部説明してくれて、少し日本語も話してくれた トロたくの海苔はパリパリ、帆立はプリプリでお刺身は新鮮だし、特に、漬けマグロと茶碗蒸しが美味しかった〜幸せミシュランを獲った、お寿司屋さんの寿司職人さんがメニューを監修してるそう。美味しさに納得！ カナダで何軒かお寿司屋さんに行ったけど、このお値段でこの美味しさを提供してくれるのは、本当にここしかないと思う。お寿司が食べたくなった時は、ここに来たら間違いない！また来ます read more

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I came here for my birthday and everything from service to food was spectacular! The omakase menu was created by Michelin 2 star chef Masaki Saito and executed by his students. Our chef Ken was really polite and delivered the food very professionally. The sushi was delicious, fresh and had the right amount of soy sauce and wasabi. The price sits at $98 for 14 courses, which is much more affordable than other omakase restaurant! If you want to have a good night out and delicious food, I highly recommend everyone to try this! You will not be disappointed! read more

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First time trying onakase and it did not disappoint. Our chef was amazing and the sushi tasted spectacular read more

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Amazing Omakase for the price. My only downfall which I hate giving sushi places bad reviews was that I felt super rushed. We were 5 mins early and they made us go back down the stairs to wait outside because there is no standing room. Once they take you in, you're immediately seated and given a hand roll before you even order a drink. The food was delicious DO NOT GET ME WRONG. But we are in and out of there in like 40 minutes. I felt rushed and that's not how I want to enjoy an omakase experience. read more

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Enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere! Service and staff were amazing and personable! Service was definitely comparable to another mechelin sushi restaurant I had in Chicago. We had the 98 cad omakase which was absolutely delicious! Highlights were definitely the Madai, Anago, Chawanmushi Sushi, and Dashimaki. We noticed the sushi rice was rotated routinely throughout the meal so it was always fresh. Tea, and plum wine were great as well! Would definitely come again! read more

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Super neat service and very hospital super cool restaurant and the food was really good for my first omakase

Masaki Saito has ruined his reputation with this one. Oh, and while Saito was at the other end, celebrating, we we felt so left out HORRIFIC! THERE WAS A SHELL IN MY STEAMED EGG AND THEY TRIED TO DOUBLE CHARGE ME! THE MUSIC IS LOUD AS HECK AND THE ATMOSPHERE WAS TRENDY LIKE 10 YEARS AGO! the food is uninspired with repetitive courses, and they couldn't even get the basics like rice right. read more

Amazing food. One of the best meals I've had in recent memory. The whole group I went with loved it

Food and service was amazing! Would highly recommend dining here, it was a one of a kind experience.

great food , amazing service ! (The general manager Honoka was great energy and made the experience even better) will definitely come back !