Great mix between Peruvian and Japanese cuisine. The ambiance is great with a very modern decor. The service was sometimes a bit slow but overall good. read more

Visited this restaurant last summer and loved it! Service was great, food was amazing, if you're craving sushi / sashimi this is your place! read more

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Upscale hipster vibe and atmosphere. I went here for a bit of a rushed meal before a leafs game. I had the vegan tasting menu and it was quite good. The only down side was that it was a bit rushed, but that was on me. I would definitely go back and try it again when I have more time. I recommend everyone try the shishito peppers. They don't come with the veg/vegan tasting menu but are so good. They have an impressive cocktail menu as well if interesting and creative cocktails are your thing. read more

I've been going to Chotto Matte all summer for drinks, and I finally decided to splurge a bit on the food. No regrets - it was as delicious and thoughtful as I imagined. I got the Nekkai ll Menu ($100 for 8 courses) and I was impressed. The tuna tataki, gyoza, branzino ceviche, chargrilled chicken, and mochi were my highlights, but literally everything that came out was tasty. I'll definitely be back. Also, I've tried lots of drinks on the menu but my favourite is getting the Chicha Morada (non-alcoholic) and adding a shot of pisco. Beware, it is quite sweet! read more

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Great place for that fusion of Japan and Peru- you must try the eggplant! It melts in your mouth. The tuna rolls I still think about :) And don't forget dessert! read more

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Vibes are really good but seating space is pretty tight, and we had to get cozy. Food is pretty good but a bit over priced. read more

Chotto Matte - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

A bit too trendy for my group, but the food was good for some of the more adventurous people in the party. A bit overpriced. The restaurant was one part foodie, one part entertainment. read more

"Great atmosphere, excellent service and interesting menu. Maybe a special occasion restaurant based on prices but fun and different option." read more

By far my favorite restaurant in Toronto. I've gone 5 times now and every experience has been 5 stars. The atmosphere is sexy, the food is delicious and the service cannot be beat! read more

I have to give this place 5 stars. If you look around at the restaurants in Toronto, you find no shortage of them, but how many of them stand out as something truly special? Something different that makes you want to get your camera out every step of the way, or maybe is so exciting that you don't care to take pictures because you are so captivated in the moment. Well Chotto doesn't fail to be that.. It is special, it is probably top 5 most beautiful restaurants in the city and the food and drinks are also very much so in an elite level. I tried this place many times now and didn't feel like writing a review but then it occurred to me that rarely do I feel like a restaurant is so good that its my duty to tell people about it, and for some reason I'm feeling the urge to tell you to go try it ! I recommend going for dinner , live dj on the weekends if you like it more energetic then go on a saturday night. The set menus are delicious and allow you to taste many courses and for most people Peruvian Japanese is unorthodox, so let them make recommendations and don't be nervous, your tastebuds will thank you later. If you happen to be downtown and want to see 5/5 restaurant this is a no brainer. Nothing better than having your guests call you after and tell you how awesome the place you picked was. read more

A good place to go for drinks, light apps, and a really trendy ambiance. But be prepared to pay for it since prices are on the higher end. Cocktails probably average about $16 with many drinks listed as $20. My favourite apps are the yucca chips,shishito peppers, and chotto ceviche. Both are good but fairly small. I love the citrus sauce in the ceviche and can probably drink it by itself! For a group of 3 people, I would recommend about 4-5 small plates and you'll likely still leave a bit hungry. I've also been here for lunch and thought the $25 bento box was good value for what you get considering the price point of the rest of the menu. I got the teriyaki salmon, which came out perfectly cooked and flavoured. They also have daily special items as well if you're looking for something different that's not on the menu. The ambiance is definitely where Chotto wins. It's got a cool rainforest cafe type vibe with greenery and vines everywhere but without the tacky thunderstorm background music. Your best bet for parking would be the green P by York and Front. It's also right by Union station. read more

The food is very good but the portion is a bit small compared with the price. Awesome fusion tastes! read more

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Chotto Matte has opened their patio with the move into phase 2. They will give you a card to scan and get access to their menu online; Removing normal menus is one of their new safety measures. Although the scanned menu is an abbreviated version of their normal menu, do not worry because they are offering all of the dishes off of their normal menu. They have successfully Maintained the sexy vibe of the restaurant and brought the indoor jungle vibe to the outdoor patio. This restaurant is known for a fusion of Peruvian and Japanese cuisine. They do small plates that combine the flavours of South America with traditional Japanese dishes. We decided to share several dishes to get the full experience. For veggies we had the spinach salad and eggplant. Surprisingly, We both agreed that these were the two best dishes of the night. The salad is a heaping pile of spinach drizzled in tantalizing truffle vinaigrette. The eggplant dish has a crispy exterior and a soft interior and is coated in a sweet and tangy sauce. This dish is not greasy and is perfectly balanced. We then had the beef tataki appetizer and toro belly tuna sashimi. These dishes were nothing special and lacked flavour. Following we had the assorted aburi sushi which was torched table side. It comes with four pieces (total) of salmon, saba, tuna and eggplant. The fish was so fresh and the rice was cooked perfectly. We agreed that we probably could have eaten double the amount. We then had the tuna tataki tostada and octopus. The octopus was scrumptious. Ot was tender on the inside with a grilled crispy exterior. It came atop a purple potato purée and was served along side a mysterious purple sauce that was a great compliment to the dish. The tostada was good but not something we probably would not order again upon our return. Overall this restaurant has a sexy and fun vibe that is perfect for date night. They certainly know how to do sushi well and deliciously mesh the flavours of two very different food cultures. read more

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It was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The ambiance was delightful, the food exquisite. Tarryn's professionalism stood out; she was attentive, and went above and beyond to ensure our dining experience was perfect. I highly recommend Chotto matte, especially for those seeking not only delicious food but also exceptional service provided by this team. - Toni read more

I had lunch a few times here pre covid, and was super excited to try our their bottomless Saturday brunches but... I'm hyped and hope to go there again after! The restaurant is gorgeously decorated and the bathrooms felt like a really cool acid trip! read more

It's not the type of place I'd ever crave, but they do serve up some fun, unique flavours in a beautiful atmosphere making it a great place for a date or celebration. Service was really "good," but expected more personality considering how fun the space is and how new the food is. All of the attention is on the sauces and toppings. While that's fine, it's not exactly what you want when you're paying top dollar for quality ingredients. Each piece of the "8 piece nigiri sushi" had its own unique, but sometimes overpowering flavours. The fish itself was never the star. I actually thought the eggplant was arguably the best on the plate, but that's not really what you want when paying $40 for 8 pieces. Between the nigiri plate, their Nikkei sashimi, and pork belly, I would say that the sashimi was my favourite. Thought the yellowtail was real nice, and the flavour of the truffle was more subtle than I expected. I'd happily eat all three dishes again. read more

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Great food, drinks, ambience and service. Both the host and waitress were attentive to our requests and made for a very enjoyable evening. The fixed price menu offerings are more than enough for one person but we also ordered a few a la carte items which left us feeling just right. read more

Was good ambiance. You really pay for the look and feel of the place. Food was decent. Kind of pricey and small portions but some dishes were good quality ingredients. I did the jungle brunch which had the "performance" elements which added a nice touch to standing out against the other patios that have been popping up downtown. My drink, the Chicha-Colada, was really good and the presentation of the food matches the festive air of their jungle theme which doesn't hurt. The Arroz Chaufa was disappointing and I am not sure I knew what the Peruvian vegetable was in it but all the other items were pretty spot on. Major kudos to the Asado De Tira and Shishito Peppers. 4/5 would recommend and go back for the dinner menu to try their take on the black cod and for their dinner cocktails. read more

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Great place great vibes!! Came on Thursday night for dinner with some friends. Not my first time here and this place never disappoints. Great food great vibes and thank you to our server Joseph for making us feeling welcomed and well taken care of!! read more

I had such a fun time at the jungle brunch.The food was wonderful as it usually is but the performers stole the show!I will be back again soon:) read more

Chotto Matte - What a beauty she was! - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is spectacular. It doesn't need to be, not many cars in that location whether food is good or not. However, amazing decor and some of the best bites I've ever had. This charcoal boo choy, the octopus, and some kind of crispy fish we had were all stellar (I don't know the names because we told them to just bring us good things). Ki next door has been mediocre for 20 years and that's what I expected. What a refreshing surprise to have such good food. read more

Went after a theatre show during the Christmas week (thur night). Arrived at resturant and was told bar closes in an hour (11pm). The bartender had one person at the bar that's it, she talked to them for 15 mins and didn't look over to our table once. Finally comes over and takes the drink and food order. Food comes no drinks. The only time she smiled was when I flagged her down for the bill. The place was dead she was unfriendly, we dropped $200!! Money doesnt grow on trees. Forget eating out! Resturants will suffer because of people like her. $200!!! This place is way too expensive. Im changing how I tip. read more

Chotto Matte Toronto is an upscale Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant. With an absolutely beautiful interior, high ceilings, great ambiance, beautiful patio and music with a Dj, this is a restaurant to add to your list of places to visit! The ingredients they use are some of the absolute best, and top quality; some being shipped directly from Japan, such as the Uni (sea urchin). My favorites were definitely the Medium Fatty Tuna Nigiri Sushi, Yellowtail Nigiri Sushi, and Tempura plate!  As an avid sushi fan & lover, Chotto Matte is a place i would love to visit again, especially for a Girl's Night or Special celebration. The staff are well versed in the menu and our Server in particular, Matthew, was pleasant, professional, and was patient with our questions. If you're a fan of sushi and are in need of a special night out, then i highly recommend this restaurant! You will definitely enjoy your experience and time spent here! Thank you so much for having us! can't wait to come back! *Dishes ordered: Appetizers: Yellowtail "Nikkei Sashimi"  Yellowtail, cherry tomatoes, jalapeño, cilantro, yuzu truffle soy Nikkei Jalea Mixta  Seasoned wild shrimp, baby squid, cauliflower Nikkei Gyoza  Chicken & shrimp dumplings, yuzu sweet potato purée, red pepper ponzu Shrimp Spring Rolls  Shiitake, shiso leaf, ponzu salsa Mains: California roll with Real Snow Crab Chu-toro medium fatty tuna O-toro fatty tuna Ikura salmon roe Uni sea urchin Asado de Tira  Slow cooked BBQ beef, purple potato purée, teriyaki jus, chives Beverages: Flor De Manzana Lychee Picante Chotto Matte Toronto - 161 Bay St, Toronto, ON. @eatandtellofficial read more

Ah, not my jam to write a 1 star review but this one is necessary as a public service announcement. Came here for dinner with a friend and we ordered several dishes to share - thankfully we both made it home in time to run to the toilet. That's right, the double dragon food poisoning got us both. I'll save you from further visual descriptions as you're likely reading this on a hungry stomach. In summary - I would not come back. What we ordered: - Canchas 3.50 - Corn puffs -- crunchy, salty kernels of corn. Fun to nibble on while waiting for our main courses. Tentaculos de pulpo 25 - octopus, yuzu, purple potato puree. The yuzu and the purple potato puree was a nice touch to tame the fishiness of the octopus. Pieces were all tender, not too mushy or rubbery. Chuleta de Cordero Ahumada 18.50 - marinated and smoked lamb chops, cilantro, Peruvian chilli miso -- although the menu did note that this was the price per piece, it was still a shock to us at how small this plate was. It was a single smoked lamb chop, probably from the smallest non-genetically modified lamb possible - hands down, this smoked lamb could have been eaten in 2 bites, or one generous bite. With two of us, we politely cut two slivers off for each of us to share. Flavoring wasn't anything out of the ordinary. Barriguita de Chanchito 18.50 - pork belly, nashi pear, yellow tomato salsa - fatty pork belly nicely paired with the sweetness of the pear and yellow tomato. Asado de Tira 29.00- slow cooked beef, purple potato, teriyaki sauce. Tender beef pieces cooked just enough to sear the exterior but leaving the insides red. Nothing out of the ordinary - tasted like tender beef marinated in teriyaki sauce. In summary - the food wasn't bad, but also nothing spectacular. Positives: - Beautiful, absolutely beautiful space and art everywhere - Graffiti- walled art in the hallway to the bathroom made for a interesting experience - Beautiful presentation of plates - Friendly staff Cons: - Got food poisoning - Portion sizes are small - Sticker shock for the quality/flavoring of the plates - Food was at best a 3 / 5 for us. Perhaps the kitchen was having a bad night. I don't want to deter you from checking this place out - but from our experience I would not take the risk and come back. read more

The TOP restaurant overall experience in the last 5 years... Ambiance, food, service, is incredible. We would order food or a drink and some items would arrive faster that seemed humanly possible. Just amazing really!!! We were seated at the back of the restaurant which was very interesting as we got to then see the whole space as we walked back. BRAVO!!!! read more

The flavor of the food was pretty interesting. Would definitely recommend the chicken (pollo den miso) and the beef (asado de tira). The sushi was ok. Didn't really like the ceviche as it was too sour read more

Chotto Matte - Branzino ceviche, spicy tuna maki, sato maki, asado de tira, pollo den miso, pork belly, fried rice - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

A Huge Disappointment! After waiting months and months to get a dinner reservation at Chotto Matte and seeing all the cool influencers RAVING about the restaurant on Social media, on September 12 we finally got a table and were EXCITED to try this Peruvian /Japanese fusion cuisine . WHAT A LET DOWN on So many levels. Firstly we asked for a quiet corner table & got one RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DINING ROOM (just means they weren't paying attention to the notes but that's fine)-Let's move on the meal and service. Our server took a while to get to us, mind you it wasn't busy at all, as the "summer rush" was over . The ONLY THING I ENJOYED was the Drink , The Lychee picante . Everything else was a FLOP . The Cauliflower wings were covered in sauce but were still bland and soggy. The Yucca/Cassava Fries were DRY. The black cod was OVER SEASONED seasoned and salty, I could not taste the fish under all the layers of sauces and seasoning (and I'm Jamaican, we love our seasoning but this was TOO MUCH). To top it off we had to wait 40-45 between each course/ serving in total I believe we waited about 110 minutes from start to finish. I'm almost sure I heard the chef say he forgot my cod fish the second time we asked for it . Do yourself a favour and don't waste your money here . The staff clearly aren't operating to the best of their ability neither are the chefs . read more

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2.5/5 . This new restaurant is conveniently located inside the Brookfield Place at the heart of downtown Toronto. Its a Japanese- Peruvian fusion restaurant. It's beautifully decorated, with lots of spacious seating and high ceilings. The ambiance was great and the restaurant was pretty full, but not entirely overwhelmingly busy on a Saturday night. Service: For an upscale $$$$ restaurant, I really expected the service to be more top notch, warm and friendly. Our server didn't really make conversations, just took our order and left. We were given time to review the menu and when our server came to take our drink order we said we were ready to order food as well, but our server just walked away. For a newly open restaurant, our server didn't ask if we had any questions about the menu, didn't offer any recommendations, didn't romance any of the dishes or share the specs of the dishes with us. The only thing we were told as first timers was that it's a "sharing style" and recommended "4-5 dishes per person". Service was good in ways such as service was easily attainable, our waters were being refilled, we got our plates changed once between the apps and mains. And when our food was being served the runner went over the dish. Food: We ordered 5 dishes between two people. I was full, but my boyfriend didn't leave satisfied. The dishes were well presented, and looked great in photos. - 12 piece sashimi ($45): very comparable to any other mid-higher end Japanese restaurant in Toronto (included scallop, salmon, tuna, yellowtail, shrimp, snapper), and also came with four diff dipping sauces - otaro tartare: small portioned, but fairly good tasting and fresh but didn't come with any chips - rock shrimp (~$30): BIG disappointment. The tempura shrimps were small and soggy. It had a cilantro emulsion that's really not for everyone (i wish our server mentioned this when we ordered). It really didn't taste good, any lower-end Japanese restaurant can make tempura shrimp better - yuca frita ($7): about 6-7 pieces, garnished with salt and dipping sauce on the side. It was mediocre - 8 piece nigiri sushi ($40): seared/torched, average tasting but for this price I really didn't expect one of my sushi pieces to be A PIECE OF EGG PLANT. Drinks: I ordered the mama rose ($20) and it was Gin, cucumber, wasabi and rose. Didn't taste the rose but could taste the wasabi which is quite unique to the typical G&T. One thing I didn't like was they wrapped a thin slice of cucumber over a paper straw. Wasn't sure if I was suppose to drink from it or just for garnish. I tried drinking from it, but it was very slimy and unappealing breaking up the paper straw. Truth be told, prior to visiting I was told this restaurant wasn't good, but I eager to try anyways. I had expectations from how they sold themselves on Instagram, but it was definitely lessened already after hearing back from my friends. So overall, I think beyond the aesthetics of this restaurant, there are definitely better food options that's better quality and at a more reasonable price within the city whether it's Japanese, Peruvian or fusion that you're looking for. I'd come back for drinks just for the ambience though for a date or girls night out. read more

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Love the funky decor here. Dishes are as beautiful as they are tasty. While they offer tasting menus, i opted to order a la carte and I think it's the better choice. Highly recommend the octopus as well the pork belly dish, so delicious! The dessert menu could use some improvement as it's mostly ice-cream and mochi read more

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Efficiently run for a resto that opened 8 weeks ago; service was decent with no hiccups. For groups of 6+ would recommend that there are 2 servers and 2 machines to settle the bill. Decent portions, great flavour. There's a lot on the menu so, I've put together combos that you can try - see below; if you can (and the resto is willing to accomodate), do request that these dishes come out all at once. My personal favourite was the Pato Crujiente con Salsa Peruana (crispy duck) - I'd come back for this dish and usually, I don't even like duck! RECOMMENDED COMBOS (Intended for a 2-person meal, or small bites for 3 people who don't eat a lot, lol) Team Lunch ($67.50): under $20 per person if you have a 4-person team. check with your server re portion sizes. Barriguita de Chanchito (Pork Belly) 18.50 Pollo Den Miso (Chicken) 21.00 Arroz Chaufa (Fried Rice) 9.50 Vegetales Verdes al Vapor (Broccoli) 9.50 Calabacín a la Parrilla (Zucchini) 11.00 Simple ($28.00): Fried rice + pork belly (make sure to use the sauce on the fried rice!) Barriguita de Chanchito (Pork Belly) 18.50 Arroz Chaufa (Fried Rice) 9.50 Punch-in-the-face flavour ($59.50): Fried rice (10), duck (28) OR chicken (21), zucchini (11.50) AND broccoli (10) Arroz Chaufa (Fried Rice) 9.50 Vegetales Verdes al Vapor (Broccoli) 9.50 Calabacín a la Parrilla (Zucchini) 11.00 Pollo Den Miso (Chicken) 21.00 Pato Crujiente con Salsa Peruana (Duck, not available for lunch) 28.00 - highly recommended GNO / Girl's night out ($29.50): Chotto Matte dessert platter (29.50) Chotto Matte on a Thursday so you can pair your sweet evening with sweet drink specials (BOGO followed by Moet Mini's), go with 3-4 of your girlfriends; or 5 of your girlfriends if y'all are dieting. Skip these good but not mind-blowing dishes: Chuleta de Cordero Ahumada (Lamb) 18.50 Lomo a la Parrilla (Beef) 36.00 Spicy Salmon 17.50 read more

Having tried it first hand, the Peruvian Japanese fusion is quite a twist. I won't say much but I will give it a 4 star. The service was quite good and the water refills was quite frequent. The servers don't quite seem to know what temperature of a carafe of sake should be as it came warm whereas we like it boiling hot. Check out my pics for more visual appearance of the food. read more

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Incredibly underwhelming. The service was average with the exception of bartender Ben, who reccomended some great cocktails. My favorite was the Yuzu martini. The hostess took a long time to seat us, and although the interior was lovely it was very boring. Maybe we had this experience because of the snowstorm lull last weekend, but for now I would suggest finding a different bar to visit, since for 20$ a cocktail you can find some great places in the city. read more

I've been the Chotto Matte many times for many different occasions. It is such a warm, fun and inviting atmosphere with incredible food to top it all off! This time I was there with my young son and the way the team welcomed him and made him feel a part of the experience was so meaningful and heart warming! A huge thank you to the Chotto Matte family!!! read more

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Went to try out Chotto Matte, a new restaurant in the Toronto downtown financial core, serving Japanese-Peruvian fusion (Nikkei) cuisine. Chotto Matte has 2 other locations (London and Miami), and its owner was the European Director of Nobu. Though I've never been a big fan of fusion food, the experience has exceeded my expectations. They got the tastes right - flavourful without being overly salty. We ordered a Nikkei sashimi plate as appetizer, just to sample, and it was pretty good. However, I am probably not going to order any of their sushi or sashimi if I go back. If I am paying that kind of money, I'd much prefer a traditional sushi-ya. Dishes from their robata grill are worth trying - I would recommend the 10-oz ribeye ($44) and octopus ($25). Service was impeccable, and I am also impressed that they use non GMO ingredients. read more

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Holy. Freaking. Moly. This place is UNBELIEVABLE! We were celebrating and got the first and third tasting menus. Every dish was off the charts delicious! The service was impeccable. Jess and the rest of the staff were top notch. The whole place is a cool vibe. You will be surprised and well pleased all around!! read more

Favorite restaurant in TORONTO with the best staff! The food is out of the world with excellent flavor!

Service was great- we had the lunch specials and portions were larger than expected. Unique fusion of jap and peruvian food- half the things on the bento set was spicy or raw so not suitable for kids. But still yummy. Probably can find better jap ( or peruvian?) food for the price, but still within expectations Unique decor. Toilets can afford to be brighter although also uniquely decorated and lit- like a nightclub. read more

Chotto Matte - lunch set .. part 1 of 2 - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Our waiter Joseph made this an experience! We are visiting from NYC, and this culinary journey across their 4 kitchens, infusing Peruvian and Japanese flavors and techniques to tapas style dining, was a surprise hit! We initially scoffed at the prices, but then by the end, it was decidedly an incredible value :) Must get: crunchy spicy tuna, yellowtail sashimi yuzu nekei, mato taki seared and topped with veggie purée, octopus with blueberry emulsion, and blackened cod with miso glaze!!! We then had a trio of desserts: churros with chocolate dip, ice cream Mochi, and passion fruit crème brûlée! We are so grateful for Joseph's guidance on ordering and are saving these notes for our next return!! read more

Beautiful patio. The jungle-themed patio is the biggest appeal. Service is not the best but they are really busy most of the time so I will give them the benefit of the doubt for that. Cocktails are strong which is a plus! Avoid the vegan sushi and vegetable rolls. The shrimp tempura and dragon roll are amazing though!! It's a gorgeous patio to have dinner at on a day with clear skies and the perfect weather, otherwise I'd say skip it. read more

Great service! Ask for Steve Jackson, he's a server with an English accent. The guy is absolutely top notch. Some of the best service I've ever had. As far as food I recommend the beef dish (just ask Steve he knows the menu well). And the ceviche is really good too. For cocktails the lychee one is really good. read more