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Yasu

4.5 (461 reviews)
Ultra High-EndJapanese, Sushi Bars
Closed • 5:00 pm - 11:30 PM

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Jiajia W.

This restaurant, with its clean and simple décor, creates a tranquil and comfortable dining atmosphere, offering an exceptional dining experience. The sushi here is of top quality, with fresh ingredients and a perfect balance of texture and flavor. The service is attentive and warm, making it an ideal choice for a relaxed dining experience. Although the prices are slightly higher, the quality and dining experience are absolutely worth it. Highly recommended for sushi lovers!

Sofi N.

Fantastic. My friend has been wanting to go, and we treated ourselves (hmm... gave excuses of many different professional and life milestones .. oh and bundled it with christmas treat i think!) Exquisite, professional, tantalizing, fun. Nice place. What more can we ask for for a top-notch omakase experience! $$$$ but it's good for a special occasion!

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Kelly C.

My friends went out to see the Taylor Swift concert so I figured I'd take myself out to omakase as an early birthday dinner. What a great experience! The chef was very clear in explaining what he was serving. I liked that he spoke directly to you and repeated himself if you asked. It was also paced very well, not too rushed like so many of the newer omakase spots in NYC. After tip/tax it came out to $176USD which is a great price. I was most impressed with the set of 4 appetizers that came out. Composed beautifully, executed well, and tasted so fresh. It was followed by 12 pieces of nigiri, carefully put together with simple toppings and fresh fish. I liked that they served 3 cuts of tuna back to back to get a true tasting. The meal was concluded with miso soup, tamago, and dessert (pumpkin ice cream plus I got an extra matcha cake for my birthday!). I left very happy and would highly recommend!

Sabrina D.

This restaurant is a great Omakase experience. The Sushi master/ chef Yasu takes great pride in explaining and sharing his knowledge which makes for an amazing dining experience. The restaurant is tiny with seating for 12 around the sushi bar and each chef serving 4 guests. They are very accommodating with gluten allergy restrictions ensuring proper substitutions and treatment of dishes being served. Each bit is truly delicious and the preparation is perfection. The chefs also check in to ensure you're satisfied throughout the dinner. This Omakase experience is worthy of a repeat visit.

Christy H.

My first time having the traditional omakase experience at Yasu! I tried out the Seasonal Omakase which is priced at $185 - based on the freshest and seasonal fish. I really enjoyed Yasu as they offered an intimate traditional omakase experience with some unique pieces that I've never tried before. The chefs were also engaging, knowledgeable, and experienced in their craft. Some of my favourite courses include the plate of sashimi with churotoro, amberjack, and oyster with uni; the eel, the toro with uni, and the black sesame ice cream. I also enjoyed many of the other unique pieces (cod sperm being one of the newer things I tried). I recommend getting the hot green tea as well. The ambiance was very intimate with 3 chefs preparing the courses.

Jennifer G.

If you love sushi and want to have a wonderful 2 hour culinary experience, look no further than Yasu. Their lunch omakase is 16 courses + dessert and is $150 plus tax and tip. We also added in a $25 sashimi plate that included 2 pieces of chutoro, 2 pieces of amber jack, and one oyster with uni. It was extremely fresh as was all the sushi courses. My favourite pieces were the sea bass marinated in Bonito flakes (super smokey and almost meaty flavour), scallop with lemon and salt (so incredibly fresh and sweet), chutoro handroll (classic), and the anago which is a seawater eel (super soft and savoury). Honestly every piece was delicious. Lobster, ocean trout, tamago... The dessert course is a scoop of black sesame ice cream. The chefs were very knowledgeable about where each fish is from and it is very enjoyable to watch them form each piece fresh. The server was very friendly and attentive. There are 12 bar seats and the interior is clean and simple. Loved every minute. It is an expensive experience but worth it. Can't wait to come back.

Andrea L.

I come back to this place every two years and I've never been disappointed. It's definitely pay what you get so the seafood you're getting is extremely high quality. Of all the omakases I've been to, this is my absolute favourite. And the chefs and servers are so friendly. Great for romantic dates.

Michelle K.

everything about this omakase is perfect... very high quality restaurant wit a great staff. The food is actually very filling. The chef's are very talkative which I loved and everyone starts eating at the same time!

Tiffany C.

I really enjoyed my time as Yasu Of course, this omakaze is one of the higher end pricing, but made by Japanese chefs, you can try to book for lunch or dinner. Everything we had was really fresh, making it easy to taste the different flavours of each fish. Surprisingly my favourite was the cod testicle, super creamy, no fishy flavours, subtle sweetness and very delightful to eat. The monkfish liver was a good one too, again rich and decadent but not rubbery as they poached it. Well seasoned and creamy! Saba was definitely still fishy, but the fresh type with a hint of yuzu. My other favourite was rheir Bonito fish which was oven baked I belive. it was jusy really good experience overall.

Celine D.

My first omakase experience was one for the books. If you're a sushi fan or a Japan fan, this is definitely something you have to try. Yes, it's expensive - but worth it in my opinion. Each course (there were 16!) was described in detail, made in front of you, and customized to your taste buds. The fish was so fresh and something about the chef making it and placing it on your plate for immediate tasting was so satisfying. I can't remember the dishes in detail, but our favourites were the scallop, the squid nigiri, the sea bream nigiri, and the red snapper nigiri. To be honest everything was good! There were 7 of us in the group, with a chef dedicated to each pair. We were asked about our rice portion and wasabi levels, and he asked for feedback after each dish. Some dishes had a prefaced story or explanation from the chefs - the educational aspect really added to the experience. Go to Yasu! YOLO!

Ian C.

My first impression was the decors of the restaurant, it is not as Japanese as I would expect. Yet the staffs are all serving with the respectable Japanese traditional manner. As Omakase, the food tastes very good. The ingredients are on par with its freshness and quality from Japan. The chef places extra attention to bring out the flavor of the ingredients with harmony. Although sometime each piece of fish ingredients kind of thinner than I wish, but the course with its 17 nigiri is plentiful. And for this price in comparison to what I had in Hong Kong and Japan, this is very good price. I have to say the service is very good. They would introduce each course to you, and also kindly ask us if the balance of wasabi to rice is good for us. When my partner needed to go to restroom, the waitress immediately returned the sushi course to the sushi bar to wait for her return, a very considerate gesture. What I also like is the sake pairing. Which considering how expensive Japanese sake get in Canada, this is a steal at 80$.

Kat W.

Came here to celebrate our first anniversary. This is an intimate dining experience that is a $185 per person omakase experience. There are three sushi masters (youngest had responsibility of 2, middle had responsibility of 4 preparations and head chef had responsibility of 6). Service was excellent throughout this time and our head chef seemed passionate about his food. Courses came out at a leisurely pace and I never felt rushed. We started off with a small sashimi plate with an oyster and continued through various courses of classics (scallop, salmon, tuna, etc.) and a few new things. I really enjoyed that there were a couple of new dishes I have never tried before (herring eggs on kelp and smoked bonito). We ended with a refreshing yuzu sorbet. As previously mentioned, bill may come as a sticker shock. 18% gratuity is already added on (post-tax) so you do not have to add anything additional on. Overall, a pleasant dining experience. I did see a few individuals with birthdays receive some special extra (though our anniversary wasn't mentioned, which isn't a big deal but interesting). I am glad I tried it but I will say, it is a hefty price to pay so this will not be a frequent place.

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Esther G.

I always try omakase now when I travel. Of course had to eat at Canada's first omakase sushi bar! This place emphasizes simple and fresh sushi! You get to appreciate the fish itself with some tweaks to enhance the flavor. With all omakase, there's always a few pieces I'm not fond of but I'm okay with that. I've left other omakases feeling hungry but I felt satisfied after completing this meal. $175 per person -normal range for other omakase's I've had but I would say it's on the higher end. Restaurant was clean. Staff were nice. Overall, had a good experience. Definitely worth a try!

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Delightful sushi. Good rolls for every diet as I came with gluten free/ vegan and vegetarian people. Will come back.

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