One of my favorite restaurants! The ingredients are incredibly fresh and the food always delicious The place is cozy and very clean, with a warm atmosphere. I love the tatami seating, which makes it feel very authentic The staff are extremely friendly and attentive. The even have some Japanese beers I've never seen anywhere else, which i really enjoyed The only thing to note is that their opening hours are quite short, so it's best to check before you go . Highly recommend! read more

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Came here for dinner with a couple girlfriends based on a recommendation we made a reservation however, when we walked in, it definitely wasn't needed as we were the only other clients Pretty simple decorations the service was nice. We were greeted right away. We ordered a few dishes to share. Little bit of everything I will say the seafood is fresh. However, it seemed that everything was just OK flavour wise - nothing was outstanding. The desserts something we couldn't finish just because they didn't hit our pallet the way we thought it was going to. Overall, it was a mid experience not something I would crave. read more

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I have $250 omakase with sake pairing. Overall it is an average. Nothing is outstanding and impressive. A little bit disappointed for $250. read more

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As befits a Japanese restaurant, the decor is nice. The food is not all Japanese - there's some fusion influence too. The complimentary starter was a simple salad, which was decent. Beef curry was good. The beef was chunkier than expected (not minced beef). It was topped with a nice crispy garnish (fried onion?). The miso soup was good too. The lobster ramen was good. There was not much lobster but for the price you don't expect much. The soup was good - diluted khao soi (Northern Thai) gravy, with an added umami punch from the seafood. The lobster was especially tasty: good firm flesh, well fried & tasty. read more

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Nakamori is a beacon of Japanese cuisine in the Scarborough landscape. I've eaten there many times in the past, always pleased with the quality of their fresh fish offerings. In my most recent visit, I opted for the Lunch Omakase, Nobu's six-course tasting menu. The meal started with an appetizer sampler consisting of Seafood Ceviche Taco (daily fish cured in yuzu juice, aji pepper, scallion, watermelon radish, cilantro), caprese salad (cherry tomatoes, bocconcini cheese), and Cajun Tuna Tataki (seared tuna with cajun spice, scallion, sesame ponzu). The fish taco was sweet and had a nice crisp texture. The spicy tuna had wonderful flavors and was the highlight of the course. The second course was Seafood Ginger Miso Soup (flavorful seafood broth soy bean soup with daily four kinds sashimi grade fish). What a surprising delight, to be greeted with a soul warming soup with complex flavors, and hidden treasures in the broth such as fresh shrimp, scallop and salmon. The third course was Wasabi Beef Steak (charbroiled AAA angus strip loin, wasabi, soy graze, steamed rice). This dish had very delicate flavors, and the steak was thinly sliced and perfectly cooked medium rare, giving it a delectable texture, with a light hint of wasabi. The fourth course was an appetizer sampler with Wasabi Tempura Prawn (crispy black tiger shrimp tempura, wasabi aioli) and Jerk Chicken Karaage (crispy chicken seasoned soy jerk spice, mango aioli). The texture of the tempura left much to be desired. The karaage was nicely prepared, moist and tender, an improvement over the tempura. The fifth course was Sushi Nigiri (6 sushi rice and a single topping of fresh fish + tuna maki). Chef Nobu shines in this course, with a selection of sake (salmon), hamachi (yellow tail), hotate (scallop), otoro (fatty bluefin tuna), unagi (eel), and uni with ikura (sea urchin) nigiri sushi, plus toro maki. The selection was fresh and absolutely lovely. The otoro offered the melt-in-your mouth experience, and I loved that the unagi sauce was mild, not overpowering. Uni was serviceable. The sixth course was green tea tiramisu, served with homemade roasted green tea ice cream. In addition to being a feast to the eyes, this dessert offered unique flavors which paired nicely together, and was a light finish to the meal, not too sweet. Service was good, but the courses came in very quick succession, not allowing for savoring and enjoying the multi-course experience. Ambiance is simple. Parking available on the premises. The area is served by TTC lines 16, 86, 116. TLDR; good Japanese food, fresh fish, a few missteps but still highly recommended read more

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When scrolling Instagram, Nakamori came up as a suggested account to follow. The food looked really good so I clicked on their website. It turns out that Nakamori is where Zen used to be before they moved up north. My mother and I wanted to try this place because we used to go to Zen often. We also heard that Mr Nakamori used to work at another of our favourite restaurants, Mikado. Just a heads up though- the traffic on Eglinton can be frustrating. If possible, take any other road BUT Eglinton to get here if you're coming from the west. For lunch, you can either order ahead of time (and then pay when your food is ready) or through the Ritual app. We ordered from our phone when we got there. Their site said that it would take thirty minutes, but the food was ready before that. Due to COVID, you cannot go into the restaurant so you have to wait in your car and they will bring your order to you. The menu is Japanese, but with a multicultural twist. Kudos to Nakamori for their creativity! For example, they have a jerk chicken karaage don. For Friday's lunch, we opted for sushi only. 1. Spicy lobster California roll - delicious; it was spicy, but with a citrus accent 2. Tekka maki - also good 3. Dynamite roll - packed with flavour and also quite good 4. Veg futo maki - all vegetables, included Japanese pickles I was impressed and can't wait to try Nakamori again. Good for: Japanese, fusion, take out read more

Nakamori - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Took my husband here for his birthday and it was an enjoyable experience. Food was beautifully presented and meticulously crafted. You can tell they put time and care into each dish. Seems like it was a family ran business, husband is the sushi chef and wife is in charge of the hot food. The Taiwanese server was amazing, super polite and attentive. Curry lobster ramen was surprisingly good. It has a nice kick to it and the deep fried morsels of lobster were nice and crispy. Reminds me of a Koi Soi in Thai food. The caprese salad amuse bouche was such a great start. It was refreshing with the yusu and herbs. Matcha tiramisu was yummy too although for me it had too much cream on top. I love the fact that you have around 7 ice cream choices for the tiramisu, unique choices too! The basil chocolate was soooo good with the chocolate bits. Few dishes were a slight let down. These include ceviche tacos, jerk karaage and wasabi ebi. Ceviche had a sweet marmalade which was odd. Jerk karaage was good but too mild. Wasabi ebi was plump and crispy but it tasted more like pesto and I was looking forward to the kick. Couple of areas for improvement include atmosphere and communication. They can benefit from even paints on the ceiling. As for communication, they never answered my question about omakase in our email communication and our reservation was not found when we arrived. However, the warm and genuine service more than made up for it! All in all, it was a good experience and I would definitely come back! read more

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Great ramen. Friendly service and a nice cozy environment. Pricing was reasonable. Possibly hard to get reservations as small place. Worth to try. read more

Nakamori fell on my radar for one primary reason: what's a genuine Japanese chef doing running a shop in south Scarborough? Most would open a high-end restaurant in central Toronto. Stepping inside here off Eglinton you're transported immediately into another world, forgetting that Nakamori is housed within a sea of strip plazas typical of Toronto's inner suburbs. (After all, you can explore and eat the whole wide world through Scarborough strip malls--every enlightened Toronto foodie knows this... I think.) There are much of the expected sushi fare offered, but much of the menu is more Japanese fusion. Sushi pizza? Seafood Ceviche Tacos? Cajun Tuna Tataki? On our dinner visit they only had QR code menus (why bloody thanks, COVID era "contactless" paranoia), which took us to their online ordering site, which had us a bit confused at first but we ended up using the platform to build our order and then recite them to our server. My sister went for a sushi bento box, meanwhile I enjoyed a warm beef curry dish, and their jerk chicken karaage was a fun crispy touch to this dining experience that seem quite Toronto-esque in a culinary sense within a Japanese context. Pleasant and elegantly simple with great service to roll. read more

A gem in Scarborough! I'd been wanting to try this place for awhile and luckily gotten my change recently. Went for lunch (good time to go as it is pretty empty) and was quite impressed with the decor and service. You can watch the chef's preparing the sushi and sashimi from the counter in front. the tea comes in a very heavy iron pot, with small cups. None of that plastic stuff here! The menu (at least lunch), is small, which I'm grateful for, and has a twist (jerk chicken karaage, wasabi prawns), with some obvious favourites (spicy salmon rolls, tuna rolls, etc). Everything is presented beautifully. I ordered the spicy salmon roll (I couldn't stay long for lunch) and it was pretty good...I would have preferred a spicier kick, but that's just me. I had one of the wasabi prawns that someone at the table ordered and it was good - the batter not to thick, the prawn nice and juicy and a good spice level. You get 4 pieces....more of an app than a meal. I'm definitely coming back here to try other things on the menu. read more

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This place was alright. We got two rolls to share - aburi saba roll and butter teriyaki scallop roll. The first roll was tiny, over the top with the red radish but yummy. The second roll wasn't as good but still decent. I burned my tongue a bit not expecting it to be so hot. Again, too much red radish. For the price that I'm paying, I expect each bite to have the perfect ratio of ingredients and temperature. We got the seafood ceviche taco to start and I thought that was pretty good. Slightly too sweet and too saucy but still very delicious. The star of the whole meal was the dessert! The tiramisu was so creamy and the ice cream was packed with flavour. I would come back just to try their other ice cream. read more

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3.5 Star This review is based on my lunch experience at Nakamori. Bento Box ($25) which is a lunch special offerings has a lot of food: - miso soup and salad - sashimi - bento box: Tempura+Chicken Teriyaki+4 pc of sushi I enjoyed most of the elements aside from the heavily batter tempura with the sauce Home Made Hojicha Ice Cream ($4) was the highlight of my lunch with creamy and full of roasted tea taste! There is a charge for green tea ($2) but worth the cost as it was served in a nice cast iron tea pot and with nice aroma. $40 Omakase during lunch seems reasonable with 24 hours reservation notice but I would ask the chef to skip tempura It is worth giving Nakamori a try if you are in the neighbourhood and wants some decent Japanese food. Nakamori is probably your only choice around here. read more

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Went back recently for takeout nigiri/maki combo and lobster curry ramen. Both are really good. The lobster ramen was super delicious if you like thai-style flavors. Reminds me of tom yom soup flavors. 6 years ago, we weren't too impressed, but now they've really improved. We'll be back for sure! read more

** 3.5 stars ** I came here with high expectation based on the good reviews on Yelp. My review is based on my recent visit during lunch time. Good - Very attentive service. Since I had children with me and the staff even brought some ice to cool down the boiling hot water for them. I really appreciated their consideration. Chef was very creative on the dish. Since the neighbourhood has different ethnic groups, his dishes were Japanese fusion, e.g. Jerk chicken Karaage ($8). We enjoyed this appetizer very much. House made ice cream ($4 per scoop) was very delicious! That is the best matcha and Roasted brown tea ice cream I had in Toronto so far. I would come back just for the dessert. Presentation of dishes were aesthetic which was standard for authentic Japanese restaurants. Teriyaki chicken on rice ($15) - we opted for no jerk spice from the original menu. The chicken was grilled nicely. Average - Veg Tempura ($9) - the batter was thick; the sauce was not flavourful. My child commented it was just okay. Lunch sushi roll ($17) and sushi Nigiri ($18) - freshness of fish was just okay. The tuna in the roll looked a little too red and texture was meshy. The sushi rice was just okay. Price is on the high side especially in this neighbourhood. For this price range, I would expect better quality sushi and rolls. read more

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4.5 Stars! Simple yet elegant and nice! Haven't been to Nakamori for quite some time as we live pretty far away. We were passing by the area and decided to go for a quick lunch. My wife had the Nigiri set and I had the Chirashi don. The complimentary salad was very nice, in miso dressing topped with a fried tofu. The fishes in Nigiri and Chirashi were really fresh, when accompanied with its soy sauce (I believe in-house prepared), can truly taste the authentic Japanese flavour. Chef Nakamori served us with joy and style while the waitresses were very attentive and nice. The ambience is very tranquil. Truly a delight to dine in there. It is a hidden gem in Toronto! Try the Omakase if you have time... we tried 3-4 times before and they always amaze us. read more

Nakamori - Chirashi Don - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Tried 3 of their special rolls and they were just very avg. most disappointing is their lobster roll - it tasted like chinese sweet and sour pork. Typical japanese decor but relatively run down. read more

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A very disappointing experience. We waited far too long for our food to arrive and when it did....it came out very sporadically to the point that we couldn't eat our meals at the same time . My concerns were ignored. The food wasn't great. The first dish we ordered wasn't available. The tempura was greasy and heavy. The shrimp were very overcooked. Salmon sashimi wasn't the freshest.Tuna and Scallop were better A very disappointing meal considering all the positive online reviews. For the price, there is much better quality sushi available in Scarborough. I wouldn't go back. read more

Beautiful food served by friendly and caring staff. Sushi is as good as it gets in Scarborough...trust me I've tried them all! Definitely get some rolls and try at least one of the fresh original ice creams. Presentation of Sushi rolls is premium, and new fresh takes on sushi rolls are welcome and innovative. Great job chef! Also, as many have noted, you should probably get a rez if you are planning to arrive after 5:45. read more

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This is the only place to enjoy sushi in Scar orough. Chef Nobu is making creations unheard of and done with excellence. Life time customer

Don't be fooled. This restaurant, hidden in an unassuming strip mall, offers dishes to tantalize your taste buds. Most were delightful: the jerk chicken karaage with mango aioli was a hit, along with the generous serving of tender, succulent (not fatty) pork ribs. The steak was delicious but not strong on wasabi if that's what you expected. We weren't fans of the baby potato poutine (tangy gravy) but it was original nonetheless. The sheer variety of homemade ice cream was staggering. We tried a scoop of chai (outstanding) along with green tea tiramisu. Staff are super friendly and the quality of the food is remarkable, well worth the price. We'll be back to explore more of the menu! read more

Nakamori - Green tea tiramisu with chai ice cream - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is probably my best lunch in 2016: so good you'd slap your sensai for it. I came after reading "Chowhound" East-end expert "Googs" call it her new favorite place in Scarborough. The space has lost a little of its cozy ambiance from when Zen occupied this space (more open now), but the fusion dishes here make the place worthy of its predecessor. The "jerk chicken karaage with mango aioli" appetizer would be a meal in itself and is a must-have if you come for lunch OR dinner. The sushi rolls are equally inventive. I recognized the maki and the California rolls, but the unrecognizable ones were real stars, showcasing some real talent by the sword-wielding chef. Earlier reviews noted the lunch bento was $21, which is a better fit with my lunch budget then today's price of $25, but it was a very filling meal, making it still a great value with lots of variety: teriyaki, tempura (I LOVED those shrimp with green sauce - can't believe another reviewer complained about these), veggies, sashimi and on and on. No room for desserts this trip, but photos here on Yelp look great. The sake menu also looked great for a dinner here, but this summer heat has me sleepy enough after lunch without sake. read more

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In the auto industry there's Toyota and Honda. In electronics there's Sony and Panasonic. The attention to detail and the religious believe of total quality management and perfection is at the heart of the Japanese cuIture. If perfection or something close to it is what Nakamori strives to achieve, they definitely have ways to go. I've been wanting to try Nakamori for a long time. Being the curious foodie, I do want to check out this so called fusion Japanese cuisine and to see who had the gall to take over from Zen's old location. Upon arrival I requested to be seated at the sushi bar. Its always a treat to sit at the sushi bar since your senses is guaranteed an experience. I proceeded to order the special creative lunch combo. As I waited for the food my eyes were treated to the artistry of Chef Nobu's abilites. My ears hears the orchestra of crackling and bubbling coming from the deep fryer in the kitchen. First to arrive was the miso soy dressed arugula salad complemented by a slice of deep fried tofu. It was a nice start. The dressing was done right and the arugula was mostly fresh; there was a small strand of the limp unfresh one though (little things). The tofu was crunchy, you could taste the soy still, lightly salted and complemented the salad well. Next the miso soup. It had the right amount of sweetness and miso taste. A good miso after taste even when the soup is done. Finally the main event which is a bit of a mixed bag. The bento had four pieces of nigri sushi, red and yellow cherry tomatoes with mozzarella cheese in a ponzu sauce, tempura zucchini and pumpkin with mango sauce, tempura shrimps in a relish mayo sauce and the jerk teriyaki chicken. A plate of tuna and salmon sashimi came on the side. First the good news, the sushi and sashimi were super fresh and showed great craftmanship. Some pieces of the nigri could use a tiny bit less wasabi. The jerk chicken was a pleasant surprise as well. It had a light jerk undertone with a sweet teriyaki sauce. The chicken had just the right amoint of light grill marks to give the chicken the taste of the grill and a slight crispiness to the surface. I was surprised that they were able to do that despite having the skin removed. Chicken however can still be a bit more tender. Here comes the areas of improvement. The batter on the tempura was way too thick. And with the fusion thing here, a lot of sauce was applied to the tempuras. The biggest problem with execution is the fact they decided to serve the sushi and sashimi and the entire bento box at the same time. Any sushi connoisseur would know to eat the raw fish first before anything else. What results is that by the time you eat the tempura, they will be soggy and all the necessary crunch would be gone. They have two ways to go here, change the sequence or to put the sauces on the side. But clearly the thickness of the batter is a major issue. The shrimp had a decent size but did lack the necessary shrimp taste. Service is polite and attentive as you would expect in a Japanese runned operation. Chef Nobu can also do a bit more interaction with customers at the sushi bar. I can certainly see the potential of Nakamori, but Zen is certainly a tough act to follow. read more

Absolutely loved this place, Great Fusion Restaurant ! The menu is very limited, however you can't go wrong with any of the choices available. I would get a Reservation because it is a small place and fills up quickly ! The chef has done a great job combining the sweet, and savoury flavours in all the food he has prepared. I would say most of his fusion this time was Japanese combined with Carribean, Mexican, Canadian and Italian. Ceviche, Pizza, Poutine with Baby Potatoes, Carpaccio, & Jerk Chicken Marinade. Presentation was clean, unique and artful. The dishes have great use of fresh garnishes, &Homemade sauces that capture the essence of specific flavours well! The rolls all had a great taste with every bite. A unified and rich flavour. The Sashimi is fresh, and cut thin. I wish they did offer A La Carte for their Sashimi, because the portions are quite small. I am really happy with their Miso soup, Miso was not skimped on during the production of it haha. Service is fast, friendly and efficient. What we tried during our time here was Today's Sashimi, Sushi & Sashimi Deluxe, Spicy Lobster California, Butter Teriyaki Scallop, Spicy Tuna& Salmon Tempura Roll, Jerk Chicken Karaage, and Baby Potatoes Poutine. Highlights would be: Spicy Lobster California: Crunch from the Cucumber, Spicy sauce is savoury and almost reminds me of tabasco, lobster meat was fried to perfection, and the roll was nice and soft for chewing. Spicy tuna and salmon roll: great toppings, starts out sweet from Balsamic reduction and finishes with watermelon radish, a nice fresh crisp flavour to the pieces. Jerk chicken Karaage: marinated so nicely, very tender, with the perfect amount of crunch ! Starts out with a nice sweet flavour, and hints of Jerk at the end. The mango Aioli generously drizzled allover. If your an east ender, come here for a great meal! ( Close drive from Pickering, Markham, Scarborough, ) this place is going to be my new go to!!! read more

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I don't know this area very well, so I used my yelp app to look for a good lunch spot and came across Nakamori. I'm glad I did! It's easy to miss as the sign is not very large. Basically, it's in a small plaza on the SE corner of Eglinton and Danforth (next to a spa called "Temptation"... gotta love Scarborough!). It was not busy on a weekday around lunchtime, so service was really polite and attentive and the food came out relatively quickly (keeping in mind this is a slightly more upscale place, not your typical budget sushi in and out joint). I went for the daily bento lunch for $25. It was a lot of food and a good variety. I couldn't finish everything! It came with miso soup, salad (not your typical iceberg lettuce and over-sweet dressing... it was baby arugula with crispy fried tofu), sashimi, 4 pieces of nigiri, tempura, chicken terriyaki, and a Japanese version of caprese salad (with some yuzu which added such a nice flavour!). Nothing too out of the ordinary, but the fish was melt-in-your-mouth fresh, and the quality of the ingredients they use is evident. The only disappointment was the tempura which was a bit too heavy/oily. They do have some interesting sounding fusion-y items on the menu, like a Chicken Terriyaki made with jerk spices. I'm also curious to go back and try their omakase. The chef came out at the end to see how I liked the food. Also, their green tea is really good. I felt like I was in Japan again. They serve it in those fancy cast iron teapots and cups. Overall, a peaceful spot with good mid-range Japanese food in an unexpected location! read more

Nakamori - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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What?? The owner and chef is a Japanese person from Tokyo!?? That does not make any sense. Everyone knows sushi is from China/Korea and all Japanese/sushi restaurants are manned by Chinese and Korean-Canadians! What is going on here? Is this man trying to make a move on others' territory? Clearly, I am kidding around and trying to be funny, but fact remains that Nakamori is the rare authentic Japanese restaurant. It is not that the owner is trying. The restaurant offers original concoctions like sushi pizza and fusion creations, which do not interest me, but certainly several traditional dishes and sushi items are on the menu and well done too. I ordered the sushi and sashimi set for take-out and the rice was just right. Packed where it was called for, looser for hand rolls and always tasty the fish was high quality and enjoyable. The rolls had good nori wrapped around them. The saba, however, was bitter. It was not a lack of freshness, but the fish itself. The yellowtail, tuna and shrimps were very good and the hotate almost perfect. Complimentary salad is included and despite being quite simple was tasty owing to the home-made (sesame?) sauce. The service is caring and the chef and the waitress - who is really helping in the back now as the dining room is closed - were polite. The price is higher than elsewhere, but this place is not for the spicy bazooka roll crowd (although they do have a spicy roll on the menu presumably as a concession to the plebs...) so treat yourself. read more

Not as much selection when it comes to sushi or sashimi. But I love everything j ordered : jerk chicken karaage, sushi and sashimi deluxe with spicy lobster roll, spicy salmon and tuna tempura roll, veviche tacos, etc. The spicy lobster roll is my least favorite and the jerk chicken karaage is my favorite. Also ordered the uni sushi (not in the menu). Uni is good but the seaweed wrap is a little soggy. read more

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Great little hidden gem run by chef Nobu and family in Scarborough. For true Japanese homestyle with Scarborough inspired fusion elements- you can't go wrong here, no matter what you try Omakase menu and Izumi sake tasting options are also available for a deeper experience. read more

Nakamori - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We really liked this place for the most part as the quality of the food was obviously higher than most places considering the price point. We're from the west end and always wanted to try this place out and it did not disappoint for the most part. We came in right when they opened and noticed that the menu was somewhat limited so we asked for the dinner menu as well and they were nice enough to allow us to order certain items from there. The food was very good for the most part as we ordered the sushi pizza, karage, spicy salmon, sushi set, tempura prawn, miso caeser, ceviche tacos, and kakuni ribs. The sushi pizza was arguably one of the best we've ever tried as they put different types of fish on each pizza which we thought was a great idea! The jerk chicken karage was amazing, the flavours were so different than what we were accustomed to. The salmon roll was average, but nothing to complain or brag about. The miso caesar was a little salty, but the tofu croutons(I think) were really unique. The lunch sushi roll set was very aestheticly pleasing, but the rolls were a hit or a miss. The tempura prawns were okay not really worth it. Lastly, the kakuni ribs were tasty with the sauce that they provided, as we were basting it and it melted in your mouth! Overall, the quality was great and coming from the west end we were not disappointed! We would honestly come back just for the sushi pizza! We had a lovely experience! Thank you! read more

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This was my first time dining at Nakamori, since Zen moved uptown. The ratings here were high so I did have expectations coming in and I'm so glad that they didn't disappoint me at all. We were seated in a booth, at first I was a bit hesitant as when it use to be Zen, I would always sit at the sushi bar becuz I felt seating at the tables, the quality and service was subpar. I had a preconception but Nakamori didn't have that issue. I ordered the seven course Omakase for my friend (as she doesn't drink) and the Izumi Omakase for myself with sake pairing...the food was the same, we were first served with a mini seafood ceviche taco, mini tomato with boccocini cheese, it was explained well and the food was delicious. Seafood ginger miso soup was delicious, the taste was bold but it sodium wasn't overpowering. The salmon was what really knocked off the star as the salmon was overcooked and was a bit subpar comparatively. Everything else was delicious and the service was great!! Without doubt, I will come back for special occasions and birthdays! read more

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Nakamori took over Zen Japanese Restaurant's old location while keeping the exact same look and feel. Menu is quite different as there's a bunch of fusion dishes like this jerk chicken karaage, seafood ceviche tacos, gyoza ravioli, and tempura fish and chips. I really enjoyed the jerk chicken karaage. It's the dry version but it's very flavourful with the jerk spices which balanced well with the mango aioli. They also have some fancy rolls like aburi saba, hamachi tataki, butter teriyaki scallop and spicy lobster california rolls. My favourite among the 4 is the aburi saba. Sushi variety is very limited. When we went, they only had salmon, tuna, saba, scallop, hamachi, botan ebi, uni and unagi. I find this place is above Korean owned Japanese restaurants but still below my favourites like Zen. read more

Nakamori - Butter Teriyaki Scallop Roll. Copyright: Raymond Cua, Travelling Foodie - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I had an AMAZING dinner here... And I don't even like seafood. I went for the five course omakase back in March (this review is 3 months late) and each dish was so perfectly satisfying. There was a plate of appetizers, miso fish soup, beef on rice, chicken and shrimp, a sushi platter, and brownies with ice cream for dessert. Apologies for my underwhelming description-- please see pictures instead. The mackerel was too fishy for me, but everything else I enjoyed much more than I expected to. This is very high praise coming from someone who normally avoids seafood. The food was delicious, presentation was great, ambiance was great, service was attentive and food delivery was well paced. Nakamori is a wonderful option for special occasions and I would definitely love to go again. read more

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I get so bored of the regular restaurant scene and then I remember spots like this one and just love it again. It ain't cheap at all but its a small intimate spot with good music (my last visit I was dining to fancy sushi listening to them play old tyme calypso reggae set- I mean just so my vibe) and beautifully presented, carefully made dishes and you know what......I'm here for it! Looking forward to trying that lobster ramen- it's all my favourite things! staying true to scarborough Nakamori favours authenticity in providing A cosy non pretentious but very special dining experience which I favour over the shininess of other places all and any day! read more

Second time I've visited and the experience was as great as the first. We ordered the Aburi Saba, the curry, and also the wasabi steak. The aburi Saba roll was a medley of flavours. Fish was tender and rice was just the right temperature for a maki, avocado was creamy and sweet. You didn't even need to add soy as the sauce had just enough saltiness, and there was just enough spice to give it a kick. My sister had the beef curry and I had the wasabi soy glazed Steak. I'm a fan of rare meat and this dish was cooked to perfection. Tore apart easy and soft and tender. It was colourful with all the garnishes. I think the only thing that wasn't to my palette was the level of saltiness from the soy and the wasabi was too subtle. I was looking for that earthiness you get from the actual wasabi root that you don't get from the weird green wasabi you get at most places. Lastly, I had their homemade sakekasu ice cream and green tea tiramisu. It was absolutely divine! I wish you could buy the ice cream in a tub... green tea tiramisu was moist and not overly sweet. It was a great finishing dish for our dinner. I'm very happy we got to visit and hope to do so again in the future. read more

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Nakamori is always my priority choice for Japanese food in Scarborough area. I have been here for many times and never disappointed me. This is my third time having the omakase and again of course i have high expectation. We ordered one $90 tasting menu (Valentine's Day Special Menu), one Tomato and pork rib ramen, and one spicy tuna signature roll. Let's talk about the good. Ramen's spicy tomato soup is a big wow and surprise. The pork rib is tender and the size portion is reasonable for the price point. The spicy tuna roll is as good as usual, never disappointed from the roll created by the chef. However the bad is the omakase. I find the portion is smaller than both of my previous times. Also i feel that I don't have a wow factor anymore. For a price of $90, i find that it is a bit overpriced for the quality and quantity of the food. Finally the time between courses take quite long, almost need to wait at least 15 mins between each course. I probably won't come back for omakase anymore after tonight experience read more

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I've probably been to Nakamori 3 times now. And j have always enjoyed their food and their friendly service. This time around we got the sushi and sashimi combo and we chose the Hamachi Tataki for the signature roll. We also got the jerk chicken karaage which I always get because it just tastes so damn good! The spices they use is not your usual karaage and the mango aioli goes so well with it. Sure the chicken itself could be crispier but the flavours are on point. The tiramisu tasted delicious. It was not overly sweet and the matcha was not too overpowering. The earl grey ice cream to me was too much earl grey. Overall, this is a great spot for some Japanese eats that's close by. It is a little bit on the pricier side but the quality is definitely there compared to your typical ayce restaurants. read more

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I went there twice. My first experience was awesome. Decent and delicate food with pleasant presentation. Japanese waitress is very polite and friendly. The restaurant owner came to say hi as well. It was a perfect dining experience. However my second experience was very bad. The quality of food was still good but it took forever to came. Waiter got attitude, because we didnt order a lot this time (i ate before joining the dinner) read more

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This is one of the best Japanese restaurant in Toronto. This is owned by a trained Japanese chef. They are located in a sketchy plaza and they don't have varíe in their menu. They are pricy, but foods are excellent and authentic. Jerk chicken chicken is unique and tasty. Sushi were creative and exotic. Not a fancy restaurant, but again foods are good. read more

Amazing food and service ! Lovely ambience. Great menu selections . Just an amazing time

Although the location and surrounding vicinities look very questionable and sketch, the experience you have here is very intimate and fantastic! From the service to the quality, and freshness of the food - I thoroughly enjoyed my dining time here and can't wait to come back! My guest and I ordered the Omakase set dinner which included an 8-course meal. Everything was beautifully presented, and we were lucky enough to sit at the bar and watch the chef make our dishes in perfect action. Some of the other dishes were made in the kitchen with respect to the sushi, and I took a great liking to the fact that they use fresh ingredients and garnishings - their greens came from an indoor garden plant they had at the bar next to a sign. The miso soup included salmon and it was very tender and so flavorful! It had some hint of lemon and orange which I absolutely savoured! The beef and rice dish was cooked to perfection and had just the perfect amount of rice. Even the servers kept coming back to circulate and kept refilling our waters. Everything was absolutely delicious and I am highly recommending this place, as well as coming back! read more

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My visit was on a Wednesday around 12:30pm. I had high expectations based on the reviews and pictures. So I ordered what most of the folks did...the sushi lunch roll set $17, the bento box $25, and the signature hamachi roll $15. Unfortunately, I have to say that it was just an ok experience. I have had better signature rolls elsewhere. The bento box was creative and pretty but did not wow me at all. The bill totalled $78 for 2 people (after tax & tip) At least I can say I tried it- but I will not be returning. read more

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