Muni Robata is one of those places that quietly stands out. The space feels intimate and refined, with a clean, modern Japanese aesthetic. The menu leans toward Asian fusion, but it's done in a thoughtful way that really suits an Asian palate. The hamachi with yuzu truffle is smooth and well-balanced, and the A5 wagyu nigiri is rich and melts in your mouth--almost like otoro. The unagi foie gras prawn roll is a must-order. It sounds indulgent, but everything comes together in a very balanced and satisfying way. The yuzumiso black cod may look simple, but the texture is incredibly delicate, almost like tofu, with layered, refined flavors. Overall, the food, service, and atmosphere come together in a way that makes this a place worth coming back to. read more

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Muni Robata I've seen some mixed reviews on so this was a bit of an odd experience. Starting off, service was kind of weird. They were friendly but very slow and very often there was nobody around at the front desk or dining room. Food was fine, started off solid then kinda went downhill. For apps we got wagyu tartare, sashimi trio, and crab dumplings, all were solid. Mains we got steak board (I swear the potato wedges were frozen) and bone marrow which tasted off and didn't sit well at all. Was good to try once but definitely wouldn't come back, especially at that price point. read more

Muni Robata - Wagyu tartare - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I think this place is struggling with an identity crisis. On one hand they say they are a robtata grill but their menu doesn't reflect it. They also seem to want to be an izakaya, with their menu options and loud music. But their room, service and sake list is like a higher end restaurant and really clashed with the discordant loud Japanese pop music. I think they need to pick a lane and commit, lol. The staff were fine, although they didn't seem terribly knowledgeable about their sake menu. Their food was hit and miss. Some items were absolutely amazing and delicious! Others were disappointing. The Wagyu and scallop tartare were both excellent. I should have ordered two of each and made a meal out of those two dishes. Excellent and a stellar value. The chicken karaage was dry, flavourless, chewy and a bit greasy. I would avoid these. The yuzu miso cod was good, but seemed a bit pricey for what you get. The Wagyu brisket fried noodles was not good. It was a flaccid, tepid dish with far too much sweet, yet otherwise boring sauce. Really couldn't taste or enjoy the beef. We each started with their highball cocktails, which were just on the borderline of being too sweet, but if you like a sweet fizzy drink, they were good. We ordered quite a bit of their Nakano Saika Daiginjo, which was a tasty sake that made a mostly disappointing meal good. At the end of a $300+ dinner, we were still starving so went to the pub up the street for some beers and a poutine with sausage, lol! read more

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After seeing this all over IG, we decided to come here for a bday celebration. It's not your typical izakaya place with skewers though and prices are definitely pricey. There were 5 of us, so we got a bunch of items to try. The premium sashimi platter (salmon was not too fresh), sukiyaki, miso cod (expect 25 mins wait), grilled teriyaki chicken, wagyu carpaccio, wagyu tartare and wagyu nigiri. In terms of portion, the chicken was a bit disappointing. It was basically two pieces of chicken thigh on a big plate. All the wagyu dishes were excellent. For the tartare, it came with some fried shrimp crackers and they would give you more if necessary. The sukiyaki was soothing but a bit on the sweeter side. My fav was the miso cod and yuzu dressing on the side, so it was definitely worth the 25 mins wait. Service was great and restaurant wasn't too loud. Definitely a great place for special occasions / gatherings. read more

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Lucky to be given a table when we walked in impulsively. We ordered what the table next to us did just because it looked so good and we weren't disappointed. We don't live in Toronto but we would definitely eat here again on another trip. read more

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Got the "tasting menu" when it was on. It was not the traditional tasting menu as you shared dishes with your dining companion, though some items were odd number, so. Smoked salmon was good. Aburi wagyu was good; medium rare was quite rare. Crispy sushi was very interesting: spicy, crispy & soft. It was a great texture combination. Salmon sashimi was really good quality: very fatty & well marbled. Tuna was also very good. There was swordfish too. Crab had a contrast in texture & tasted decent.  Shrimp was very fresh & had a nice fusion taste (curry leaf & lemongrass?). It was the best of the mains. Squid was fresh but a touch overcooked, with a slightly bitter aftertaste. Salad was pretty refreshing. Cod was very fishy but the sauce was very good. It was excellently balanced with 2 opposite flavour profiles. Clams were decent: simple. Harmony cheesecake was very light New York style cheesecake (not Japanese style). The matcha flavour was great too. read more

Ambiance is a nice updated Asian aesthetic. Food was SO GOOD. Also had drinks that were good!! Service was impeccable. Seriously, the servers were so attentive. I don't live in the area but will hopefully eat this meal again! read more

We come every year for birthday/celebration. This time we came the menu has slightly changed. Miss their a la carte sushi options, and scallop. Also would like to see some more vegetables options like a salad. However, their bone marrow is our favourite. Comes with 3 sizable pieces and unlimited bread. As is their Wagyu tartare. If you're looking for a drink, my favorite is the crimson heat which is similar to a Caesar but less tomato. The service is great. They have strong attention to detail, knowing what we need without us asking, friendly, and welcoming. read more

This was a very cozy restaurant. Came for the $55.00 Seafood tasting menu. All the dishes offered were fantastic, even though some was more so than others. All the food was of good quality and nicely presented. The service was very attentive and excellent. The staff was good at providing details of what is being served. read more

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Muni Robata has been on my list and I'm glad I got to try! The cuisine is Japanese fusion with items like sushi and also steaks. The ambience is absolutely amazing and the staff are great. Elements like hot towels to wash your hands are a nice touch. And the restaurant just feels so cozy. I dined on a weekday evening for dinner service and ordered a bunch of things to share for the table. They do have some Halal options which was great, but I was expecting a bit more...there were 2 menu items which were halal, and additional fish/seafood items. The items I tried include: Hamachi truffle Tuna tataki Salmon tataki Australian Wagyu (halal) Miso cod From the sushi selection, I really liked the tuna tataki. This was well done. The fish quality is very good and tasted fresh. The Australian Wagyu tasted really good too. It was prepared perfectly at medium rare. It was definitely pricey though. Overall a nice experience, but the pricing is high. read more

Fantastic food, service and atmosphere! We tried different dishes and they were all great! The sashimi and the rolls were stands but the other dishes were great! We also tried one of the sake options, great flavours but slightly on the expensive side. Overall, it was a great experience! read more

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My friend and I tried the Essence tasting menu at Muni, and this is my feedback: At $98 per person, we are sharing this meal that is more appropriate for one person in the case of some of the dishes presented. At other places, we get our own portions. The dishes in this menu: 1. My favorite dish is the hamachi. It was super refreshing. 2. Wagyu Tartare - it was OK. Nothing really stood out. 3. Yuzu Scallops - this was yummy with the yuzu sauce. Too bad we only got 2 pieces. 4. Sashimi - standard fish offered, nothing unique. 5. Whole Lobster Grilled - it was super hard to get the meat out as it was stuck to the shell. 6. Yuzu Miso Black Cod - very enjoyable with the sauce that added to the flavor. 7. Australian Wagyu Striploin - it was cooked to medium rather than medium rare as requested, but still good. Love the different sauces: Yakiniku sauce, apple wafu, pink salt. 8. Zen Harmony cheese cake - yummy dessert, but such a small slice to share. 9. Guava magarita- so good we ordered twice. But for $98, it's not worth it. read more

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Lunch birthday with my friend from HK, we're both in Downtown, search around between us They open lunch only on Saturday and Sunday, great spot to visit and my friend love this spot as well Food was amazing, modern Japanese style dishes with amazing services Definitely will back again read more

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went here for a date night and had an amazing time! everything about this place was great - from the service, ambiance to the food! we had the hamachi truffle, crispy salmon temaki, yuzu black miso cod, wagyu brisket noodles, rib eye & crab dumplings. the yuzu black miso cod was so tender, buttery, sweet yet savoury with a beautiful caramelized crust - it was to die for !! the service was great, the servers were attentive. would come again :) read more

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Came on a Tuesday night and tried their meat lover tasting menu which is available Monday-Thursdays. We were pleasantly surprised at how much food it came with for $58 per person (minimum 2 people). The tasting menu has 3 courses - the first 2 courses are seafood based and the last course is the meat platter. My favourite dishes were the X.O tuna, crispy temaki salmon, baby chicken, and bone marrow. My friend really enjoyed the muni crab dumplings. The baby chicken was such a delight because it looks like a regular chicken dish but the flavours were amazing. The interior is really nice - there is lots of seating, 2 private rooms at the back, and a glass window that looks into the kitchen. read more

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nice place, very tasty food, nice cocktails,liked the saki, relaxed service, will be back

Had Dinner at Muni Robata. Here's everything we ordered: Hamachi Truffle Yuzu Scallops A5 JP Wagyu Tataki East Coast Oysters Jp A5 Wagyu Foie Gras Roll Grilled Australian Striploin Spicy Guava Margarita I highly recommend the Yuzu Scallops & A5 JP Wagyu Tataki. The grilled Australian wagyu and hamachi truffle was a bit under whelming. Overall a pretty good restaurant with great ambiance and good service but a lot of their dishes still need some extra work to really give it that wow factor to bring them up to a 5 star, especially within the price range that they're charging. read more

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Their brunch is amazingly priced at 88$/ person for their premium selection. Unfortunately they reduced their appetizer selection, and the food quality seemed mediocre for "higher end" restaurants. It is definitely better than any typical ayce restaurants, but none of their items amazed to me to come back for their a la carte menu. The wagyu was decent, but I felt like I've had better (Ruth Chris, even cooking my own wagyu from eataly). I will probably not come back unless they bring back more options to their brunch menu. read more

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For the starter, I ordered the home made crab dumplings. I love crab as they use real crab and how the dumplings are shaped as thin triangles was nice and went well with the sauce. I order the cocktail '75, the main taste was the yuzu sake, not bad. The grilled yuzu miso black cod was phenomenal. I loved it! Nice and thick, piping hot and even without the yuzu sauce tasted so fresh and delicious. Definitely a dish that is good to share and must try. Initially looking at the price for $45, it looks pricy but given the thickness, portion, and the taste is worth it! The fresh giant conch was tasty too except since it's so fresh, the sauce can be less salty to bring out the freshness. I will come back to try other items on the menu! read more

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Great experience at this restaurant! I had the tasting menu and the food was so good, fresh, and tasty. The service was extremely efficient and made the experience so much better. The restaurant is great for team outings or date nights and has cute decor. read more

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Came here for a special occasion and the flavours of each dish was very impactful. I had a great experience as the servers were really nice and was very attentive to me. For the food, I particularly liked the homemade crab dumplings as it was juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. I got the miso black cod because the dude sitting at the table beside me was raving on about it to their friend. His recommendation was worth it because the miso black cod was so buttery and melted in my mouth. Although pricy, I think the live lobster sashimi is worth getting. I still remember the flavours of the lobster tastes like a giant raw shrimp (in a good way). I would recommend that you skip their desserts or if you really want to--go for the crime brûlée or ice cream. The cheesecake was quite dry and hard for my liking. read more

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Absolutely 5/5! Love the food, the service and it's really a speak easy. Very relaxing and romantic! I will come back soon! read more

Excellent, excellent, excellent. It's also good value for the money. I can out feeling very full, as we had one of the tasting menus, was a lot of food. read more

14 of my girlfriends went & book out the private room at Muni Robata. They had a minimum spend of $120 (pre-tax) per person, which I think is reasonable. We got their $100 tasting menu- it was delicious and filling! The highlight of the night was the black miso cod, it was cooked to perfection! Oysters were fresh. Overall, the food was tasty. Service was just as great, they ensured everything went well and we weren't missing anything. Great dinner! read more

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Got one of the private rooms for NYE at $120 min spend per person. This can easily be achieved. Room was a little small and dark since they divided the room into 2. Our server was great and attentive. Stand out plates: * yuzu miso black cod - generous portion size. Fish is very flakey and well cooked. Yuzu miso was chefs kiss. Absolute favourite * wagyu tartar - amazing flavours especially with the cherry tomatoes * Suzuki fennel salad - refreshing wrapped in a thin slice of fish * grilled sweet pink potato - the yuzu cream cheese makes it a delicious almost dessert dish. Absolutely love * grilled broccolini definitely a great side for steak * crispy tuna temaki Okay plates: * primes rib eye- generous portion. Flavours are standard. Nothing standout * muni sukiyaki - good but overpriced for what it is * wagyu tataki * salmon temaki - tuna was better Cocktail: tokushima- amazing. We got multiple rounds! There's a pear sake that is exclusive to the restaurant. Ask for it! Not so good: * yuzu scallops were over cooked and not so flavourful * rock shrimps * Veggie truffle mushroom kamemeshi - didn't taste like anything. read more

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Why is this place rated 4 stars? This place SLAPS. Everything I've tried is amazing. This is a great bougie Japanese restaurant. Highly recommend the salmon temaki. It's crispy, flavourful, and unique. Ive ordered this THREE times. That's how awesome it is. Bone marrow is also surprisingly good. Order anything on the menu I'm sure it won't disappoint! read more

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I want to preface this review with a simple six word statement: Do Not Dine at Muni Robata. At its most basic level, this restaurant attempts to impersonate a luxurious Japanese restaurant, but fails at every level. The restaurant's service is incompetent, not knowing the difference between inside the shell, and outside. The dining room is poorly lit , and the music is blistering loud. If you are looking for a pleasant dining experience, do not go here. We ordered the grilled live lobster and the muni sukiyaki. To put it bluntly, the food was not good. Starting with the lobster, we were served approximately 50 grams of lobster. In terms of utensils, we were given chopsticks. No clamp, no fork, no knife. How does the restaurant expect the diner to get meat out of a claw? We decided to snap the claw with out hands. To our surprise, the left lobster claw was completely raw and uncooked. The meat was translucent and still moving. How is one claw cooked, and the other claw uncooked? This was ridiculous. This dish was priced at $58. Completely unacceptable in light terms. The next dish was the muni sukiyaki. The restaurant took an hour and a half to serve 6 slices of raw beef, and a pot of broth as well as raw vegetables. This $129 dish was simply not worth it. The 6 pieces of thinly sliced Australian wagyu beef was nothing special. This is not worth the money. The best part of the meal was the matcha ice cream, which was most likely store bought. It was somewhat redeeming, leaving us with a desire for more food. I hope this review was helpful in your decision to find a restaurant worthy of your wallet. read more

Muni Robata - Grilled Live Lobster - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Absolutely love it! The ambiance, the server, the manager and of course the food and plating are exceptional. We had the rose ume, love the sweet rose lychee note to it. We also had sashimi set, the muni roll, tuna tacos, tempura and wagyu sukiyaki. Then we had the desserts, crème brulee, cheesecake, matcha and sesame ice cream with some fruits. Everything was nice and I really enjoy the rose ume, wagyu and crème brulee. The service was good. read more

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One of my friends suggested this place and decided to check it out. The interior looks dim and dark, but very classy. Great place for a date or small gathering of friends. What I ordered: -Crispy salmon temaki (7/10), pretty good... but thought the nori would have more flavour -Shiso Salmon (4/10), it tastes similar to the temaki... with similar sauce (Black sesame). No real wow factor to this dish -Bone Marrow (8/10), very good with the bread and sauces. Smokey tasting, how I expect bone marrow to be. -Rib-eye 8oz - served with a wasabi sauce (7/10) pretty tender and medium rare like -Austrailian Wagyu 10oz- medium rare served also with wasabi sauce (7/10) Tasted quite similar to the rib-eye. Wished they used a different sauce that made it slightly more tastier. Overall it was a good experience. But wished there were more variation of flavours. Out of all the dishes 2 dishes had the same black sesame taste, and the other two had the same wasabi sauce. read more

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NOT RECOMMENDED!! FOOD Quality & Quantity: Would not go again! The quantity is way too little for what the dishes offer. And the quality to be honest, were also way below a nice restaurant suppose to offer. I've been trying a lot of types of Uni (sea urchin) before, even at the morning market in Japan. And this restaurant offered maybe one of the worst uni I have ever had. NOT WORTH THE PRICE AT ALL. Attitude: Most importantly, when I made the reservation one week ago, I specifically said it's for celebrating the birthday and the the restaurant did not have any type of celebration attitude for us AT ALL... Environment: The seats that were close to the front door made it super freezing as well (last night was negative 19. So every time when there is people coming in the restaurant, our table would have freezing cold wind. The design of the place was awful as they should never had any seats even remotely close to the front door is they couldn't make that area warm and cozy enough for customers to sit there. read more

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A must-try in Toronto for me and a new instant favourite. All the food we ordered was delicious. The hamachi truffle and the sushi tasted so fresh. The flavour profile was amazing. And everything we ordered that had a truffle profile actually tasted like truffle. The seabass was probably the star of the meal for me. It was perfectly cooked and the sauce was amazing. What really made the dinner though was the service. From entering the door the service was great. They took our coats at the doors. They offered us hand towels before dinner. I wish I got out servers name but she went above and beyond to make sure everything was great. To top it off, they even gave us a birthday cheesecake once she learned we were celebrating one. Definitely will be back to try more on the menu. read more

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Really disappointed by the speed and food quality at Muni which was supposed to be a high end Japanese restaurant. We came here for a friends birthday (gave us a complimentary tiramisu) and wanted the tasting menu but was told that the price listed online ($98) is only for 1 person and you must pay for 2 people to get the tasting menu. The menu is also for sharing meaning you get half the menu for $98. We ended up ordering the nigiri roll, yuzu scallop, 30 pieces sashimi and a few other dishes. The toro pieces were low quality but the foie gras and wagyu pieces made up for it. The yuzu scallop was not cooked right and tasted rubbery. The interior of this restaurant was also not as nice as the pictures seemed online and they added 20% tip automatically. Service was very slow even thought they didn't have a lot of customers that day. read more

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This is a great restauraunt for open-flame Japanese cooking... when available! They have a wide range of Japanese foods, from sushi to king crab, tempura and sashimi. The best part of the menu, and the uniqueness of this restauraunt, is attributed to the Robata Grill. This is the Japanese Grilled food option on the menu, and unfortunately it is not always available. I had a great experience having the yuzu black cod and pork ribs fresh off the grill, unfortunately when we returned the Robata Grill wasn't on that night so our friends couldn't try it. read more

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Great food, attentive service. We had the yuzu black cod and grilled rib eye. Excellent quality of food, starters are a little pricey though ($6.5 for a bowl of salted edamame) read more

Muni Robata - Grilled rib eye 8 oz, $38 - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Food is great quality, but still overpriced in my opinion. I went here for a date and it was a great experience, but wouldn't come again unless someone else was paying The seafood was super fresh tasting, and all the dishes were tasty, but I feel like I could get something similar for half the price elsewhere. read more

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It was alright. Ambience was great, food was decent but pricey, and the service was okay. We went to celebrate a birthday and we ordered a few items. The crab dumplings weren't that memorable, the yuzu scallops were delicious, and the crispy salmon temaki was great. The wagyu steak and sides were buttery to a point where we couldn't finish it. I wish there was more acid in the sides or sauces to cut down on the richness. The restaurant was kind enough to give us a cheesecake for the birthday and that was a nice touch. What left us with a sour taste in our mouths was our last interaction. As there were two different steaks on the menu, I had specified the size of 10oz when ordering. When the bill came, I was charged for the 8oz which was $37 more expensive. Was it an honest mistake? Who knows. I tried clarifying and explained I had specified the size given there's two options on the menu but she wouldn't budge. The server who had placed the steak on our table was new (she said it was her first day) and struggled to explain what was on the plate and we could barely hear her. Were we at fault for not knowing what we got? We paid for what we ate but I feel ripped off as it wasn't what I ordered. Because of some mistake our meal was suddenly ~$50 ($37+tax+tip) more. I had a budget going into this dinner and I was not pleased. At a restaurant at your price level, I expected more. Your staff need more training and could've handled this better. We will not be back as there are other establishments we'd rather spend our money at. read more

Food was excellent, staff very attentive and friendly. Ambiance was modern and tasteful. Highly recommend. read more

Muni Robata - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Our family of 3 came for a tasting menu. We had had really great previous experience with Michelen star restaurants ordering a tasting menu. 3 people we always assumed to be 3 different guests. In this place, which they claim to be Japanese grill even though not a single person in the kitchen was Japanese ( white, black and brown I have the picture ) they served their so called tasting menus for 2 but charged us for 3. So very unclear system. Also, we asked for still water meaning tap - turned out to be 10 dollars a bottle. Eventually, the food was not good . Not worth 500 for 3 people. The lobster is tasteless and dry. The sources are not representing Japan. For this money, they put the utensils and expected us to open the lobster claws ourselves. I feel my birthday dinner was ruined because nobody enjoyed the food. read more

Came here for lunch with my girlfriend. We had the lunch combo, the king crab rice and the robata chicken. the ambiance is very nice and food is decent. However, the salmon we received had skin that was really burnt. Also the plates seem way too big for the table. It was also very hard to eat the robata chicken with chopsticks as it Update: My girlfriend came here again and they burnt the fish and the scallops again... read more

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I came here for a date night a while back ago, and cannot forget this swanky spot. All the food is of such high quality it makes me tear up:3 The staff are incredibly friendly and polite, adding to the positive experience. Lastly, their choice of music is absolutely elite and superior. Bravo!!! read more