Jungle Brunch at Chotto Matte was such a fun experience. I brought a family member visiting from out of the city and they were completely taken by it. The acts were incredibly interactive and happening all around you, the parrots were a great touch, and it felt like there was always something new to watch. Add in great food and drinks and it ends up being way more than just brunch. Definitely a standout spot to take visitors when you want to show them something different and memorable in Toronto. read more

Came here for a team event, and we got the Nikkei Menu Deluxe, which cost $180 per head. I kid you not, the food just kept on coming! Service here is great - we were served by Jasmine, and she was so friendly. She got us started off with drinks; I opted for the pisco peach. It was not too sweet, quite light, but not really peachy. Through the course of the meal, I also tried the Flor De Manzana (despite being the restaurant's "most fruity" drink, I didn't particularly enjoy it) and the espresso martini (nice, but too sweet for me). The food then came in quick succession (as we asked), starting with the blistered grilled shishito peppers. These peppers are topped with flaky salt and a creamy, salty, miso dressing. They're cooked to the point of being quite soft and tender - but be careful! There are some odd ones that are spicy. Then came the wagyu beef gyoza / dumplings - two per person. These were okay, honestly a bit dry. The meat inside was crumbly, didn't seem like wagyu at all... Quickly following were the sato maki, which included yellowtail, salmon, asparagus, and daikon. These maki rolls are seared aburi-style table-side, and they're really quite good! The lime soy dressing / marinade is nice and tangy, and brings out the flavours. The two sashimi plates came out at once - the spicy o-toro sashimi (flavoured with wasabi) and yellowtail "nikkei sashimi". The o-toro was really mediocre; it was tough and wasn't all that spicy. I actually found it underseasoned and a bit chewy / dry. The yellowtail, however, was phenomenal! it was like a ceviche - I loved the bright flavours. It was tangy from the vinaigrette, and I adored the juxtaposition of textures (the crunchy purple potato chips + softer sashimi). The BBQ broccoli (was actually broccolini) came out after, offering a needed reprise of vegetables. Though good, this dish was far too salty. I had to drink so much water after this! The dish packs a punch - I didn't know it was BBQ at first, and found it to be a salty, spicier teriyaki. I liked the seared corn and crispy cashew adornments, and the lime / vinegar solution helped pique the flavours. It is a heavier vegetable dish in terms of flavour, but quite good. I also tried some of my vegetarian colleague's nasu miso (eggplant miso). It was really good - the eggplant was cooked to be just the right amount of soft and tender, and I liked the sweeter, crunchy apricot and sesame seeds on top. Almost like a candied sesame! It was a softer flavour palette than the other dishes (which really hit you in the face), and I appreciated it. Then came the octopus tentacles (Tentáculos de Pulpo). It was mediocre tbh - my dairy-free version was tough, dry, and chewy. The one with dairy is crispier on the outside but still chewy. Overall, not a fan, and I usually like octopus dishes. Looking through the menu now, I realize they missed the Nikkei Jalea Mixta Deluxe, a plate of assorted tempura. I think I would've liked to try it!! :( The black cod came, stealing the show for many. I tried a dairy-free version and, though moist and flakey, paled compared to the version with dairy. That one was so buttery and rich; the dairy-free alternative used a tangy citrus-based sauce instead (maybe yuzu?), which was really interesting with the black cod. I wonder why they didn't opt for a soy sauce reduction instead, like the typical sushi places. The final main was the wagyu beef sirloin. This hunk of meat was seared a perfect medium rare, and I loved the thick flakes of sea salt on top. However, I honestly couldn't tell it was wagyu - it didn't have the same melt-in-your-mouth qualities as its Japanese counterparts. Finally came dessert. We were astonished to learn that we each get our individual platter - the amount of food here was enough for us to have as a main! There was a baked alaska topped with caramel popcorn, which also came with a mango coulis to dribble on top (didn't particularly love this dessert - the inside ice cream tasted like cotton candy and it was far too sweet), a bunch of ice-cream mochi (delicious!), small pyramid-shaped butter cakes, a molten chocolate lava cake (soooo good and rich), and raspberry gelato with toasted coconut flakes (also so good, cut the richness). It was interesting that the "vegetarian" option came with only ice cream mochi - makes you wonder what meat products they have in the others (gelatin? who knows...). It was an enjoyable and wild meal, enhanced by the electric cellist who came around the tables playing her instrument. Definitely a great place to come if you're hoping for a team event or to please a crowd! read more

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Came here with a friend after work and it was pretty busy, we were seated by the sushi station which was totally fine (bonus, got to see the chef's roll sushi). We went closer to the evening so the atmosphere was pretty dim, lots of plants and greenery which felt very comfortable and cozy. We ordered a few appetizers and a small bottle of sake. My friend who is vegetarian had some nice options while I opt to get a sushi roll as I was not that hungry. We ordered the eggplant dish, tempura shrimp maki roll and yuca frita (cassava wedges). Presentations were amazing, so pretty, colorful and clean. My tempura roll was pretty average, nothing special, really liked the yuca (crispy) paired really well with the dipping sauce (forgot what it was called). Prices are a bit steep but what do you expected as they cater to a lot of white collars. It's definitely a great place to have group dinners, I would say during the evening it can get quite loud so would not be ideal to "catch up" with friends. Possibly better to do it during the day over lunch. read more

Chotto Matte - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I was sorely mistaken in my previous review (I had given them 3 stars). I was absolutely delighted with their tasting menu on my second visit. I don't know how much that has to do with the fact that I wasn't the one paying for it this time.... but let me tell you! Everything was fantastic. We were in a group of 8. We had the tasting menu. One in our group was pregnant, but no problem. She was taken care of very well and food substituted to suit her. Everything was explained to us in great detail, every item on the tasting menu tasted great, and was of a high quality. We went the whole nine yards with the food and the wine. Unfortunately, as this was a client meeting, I didn't have the audacity to pull out my phone and take pictures of everything. You'll have to take my word, that everything looked as beautiful as it tasted. What I will stick to from my last review is that it is a great place to host people (clients) and have a meal that will be memorable. The restaurant has put a lot of attention to detail to make it so. My second recommendation is, let someone else pickup the tab. It makes the food taste even better. Go figure! read more

This was the best restaurant I visited while in Toronto. Every aspect was fantastic, the service was excellent and so helpful and our server answered every question we asked! They have a great selection of drinks and the mocktail options are great too, I absolutely loved the Flor De La Pasión. The food was also delicious! Everything I had was so good and I loved the presentation. There were also a ton of options and definitely something for everyone. It was a little loud inside but I did love the ambiance and loved being able to see inside all of the kitchens. The manager also came over and was kind enough to gift us a dessert platter which was a total surprise but made the experience even better. I definitely would put this on my must-visit list! read more

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We hosted a group of clients; the restaurant has a wonderful vibe, terrific service and really good food. The menu offers a wide variety, so there is something for everyone. We had a few dietary restrictions, which were not an issue in the kitchen. The food was not only tasty but also visually beautiful. A lovely evening was had by all. read more

A Truly Magical Anniversary Dinner My boyfriend and I had the most amazing anniversary dinner at Chotto Matte on Sat, Oct 11th.From start to finish, everything was perfect. The food was incredibly fresh and delicious, and the service completely blew us away.The Restaurant Manager (sorry, I forgot to ask for her name) and all our servers (there were more than four!) went above and beyond to make our evening so special -- from the thoughtful dessert surprise to the fun flashing "candle." Every detail was so genuine and heartfelt.They even cleared our table after every course -- such a rare touch these days -- and it made the whole experience feel extra special. Thank you, again Chotto Matte team, for making our celebration unforgettable. We'll cherish this memory and can't wait to return! read more

I've been to Chotto many, many times. Every time I feel like it's been good. Cocktails are so nice and there's ample room especially on weekends for us- as we are downtowners. However, recently when we went, I was so very shocked at the lack of quality- the standard tostadas we ordered were stale, and the fish was fishy and old tasting ... I'm going to have to rethink coming here on a whim. Please up your standards even on a slow, weekend night! Very sad to see the quality go down. read more

Well thought out avant-garde concept and well executed, just wasn't for me. Chotto Matte is a unique upscale Japanese Peruvian fusion restaurant that offers small sharing plates to guests. In this tapas style of dining, we had an intimate experience at a small round table that was packed closely to the other guests. The music, dim lighting, and funky coloured accents made it feel like an exclusive night club. Our server started off asking if we wanted still or sparkling water, a standard question among most restaurants. If you would not like to pay $10 for still water, provide another option of asking for tap water. He recommended we order 3-5 dishes each as we'd be sharing among us. The menu taught us about the process, where colder dishes would be served first and the fuller bodied dishes would be served following. I'm a fan of big portions and full flavours, these dishes only provided the latter. Totally understandable given the concept of the restaurant. One of those "let's go to McDonald's after" experiences that people joke about. If it were not for our fried rice dish, I would have still been hungry no matter how many fish dishes I ate (I'm a growing girl!). Jokes aside, the food itself was delicious. There was not one dish that we didn't like. The Amazonian BBQ salmon was rich and buttery, the salmon tartare had great textural elements, and the live torching of our sushi roll was very entertaining. It was also our friend's birthday so they provided us a free mochi ice cream dessert with a sparkler. They take jackets at the beginning too as the space is already tight with just our bodies. Would not return here to satisfy my hunger but rather to satisfy a craving for the salmon! read more

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Jungle brunch review! Food 5/5: Everything was delicious. The best part is that it was a lottt of food so definitely worth the money. I had the best fried rice ever was soft and flavourful, most delicious thick cassava fries, best edamame with a nice and burnt flavour, softest and most tender beef I've ever had, best purple yam ever, I can go on and on everything was A+. Ambience 5/5: To accompany this delicious food were very lively performances. There was fire breathing, acrobatics, birds etc. I felt like I was in the jungle in a good way. Would return 100% to see what other unique experiences they have to offer. And for the food :) read more

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This was our first experience on a patio after this long lockdown and we were not disappointed. The menu prices are not for the faint of heart but everything was fabulous and I can recommend it enough. The patio was beautiful with so many huge plants making you feel very tropical. The service was perfect. Always around when you needed something and they spaced out the food we ordered flawlessly. Our server was so friendly and polite. We got three different cocktails. Flor de manazana-it was nice. Very fruity and really pretty garnish. He's so smoking-mind blowingly amazing. Perfectly balanced. I could have drank those all night if they weren't 20$ each. They even bring it out in a glass bottle with smoke in it then pour it at the table. What a nice touch! Lima old fashioned-too sweet for me but my man LOVED it. We also tried a good selection of the food. Top contenders were the slow cooked beef on purple potatoes. Holy Hannah. It was so tender and flavourful. The crispy rice with spicy salmon had such a nice texture! The other favourite was the pork belly. Normally I'm not a huge fan of that but the hostess said it was her favourite so we gave it a shot. Wow! Perfectly cooked. Crispy in all the right places and then melt in your mouth with a slightly spicy sauce. What a great job by all the staff! Thank you for the wonderful evening :) read more

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I've been really enjoying creative fusion food in the past few years and when I found out that Chotto Matte was a Japanese-Peruvian fusion place, I decided that I must have it for my birthday this year. I was not disappointed. I ordered two of their tasting menus and especially enjoyed their Nikkei sashimi, miso black cod, Shishito peppers, and asado de tira. These were flavor combinations that I've never experienced before, so it was very new and exciting. Throughout my meal I was constantly trying to decipher what the flavor combinations that I was experiencing. Is that a hint of miso with lime? Beef short ribs with purple yam? Outrageous! I would definitely recommend Chotto Matte to anyone who's into fusion food or down to try something new. It's definitely not Japanese food in the traditional sense so don't expect to find that Chotto Matte is authentic Japanese food, or even compare it to other dishes you've had before rather be prepared to experience new flavor combinations and keep an open mind. read more

Chotto Matte - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My friends and I visited chotto matte yesterday after having talked about wanting to go for a long time. When we arrived they took our coats at the front and sat us right away. The ambiance was nice the music was great. As soon as we were seated our server asked us if we wanted "still water, sparkling water, or tequila shots" to start off. We said still which we didn't realize was a mistake until later. Our server cracked open a water bottle for us and we didn't think anything of it. It was when he cracked open a second one we realized we were going to be charged, which was ridiculous considering he never once thought to imply that still water wasn't tap water. It was sly of our waiter to keep bringing us bottled water. In terms of food everything tasted amazing, although the portions were very small. We ordered the shishito peppers, yuca frita, salmon tartare, Arroz Chaufa, dragon roll, sato maki, and the Amazonian bbq salmon. We were also celebrating a birthday so they brought us a mini mochi ice cream dessert. read more

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- great balance of flavors, fresh sashimi - perfect portion to share with 2 people for 1 sharing menu - awesome plating & presentation - nice interior design with jungle and forest vibe - service is meh read more

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Overpriced af, slow as fuck service, for imo 7/10 food. Their Nikkei menu portions are pathetically small, even after all 8-10 dishes I was barely full. The fact that the portion for dessert was three times the size of any dish served goes to show their portion size. I know times are tough and shit is expensive but I for once was very glad I didn't have to pay the bill for this meal. The service was good but dreadfully slow. It took us well over an hour to be able to place an order, each dish took more than 45 minutes to come out, and I kid you not, it took an hour for the dessert to come (and half our table had left). We literally arrived at 7pm and left at 10pm not of our choice but because the service was that slow. Thank god for some amazing company from my colleagues at work Catch me dead coming here myself with friends or my man. read more

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Chotto matte is a Nikkei restaurant which is a fusion of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine that serves small sharing plates. It was a great meal, from the service, to the lush greenery enclosed patio, to the tasty menu. I look forward to returning for their famous "Jungle Brunch" on another visit. read more

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Chotto Matte is an upscale and modern restaurant serving Peruvian-Japanese fusion (Nikkei) cuisine. One of the best things about this restaurant is the vibe and ambience - great upbeat music, lively atmosphere, classy vibe, and nice entertainment (e.g. ribbon gymnast dressed in a jungle animal suit, fire eater / performer, etc.). Interior décor is beautiful and colourful. The food is also excellent. The menu is divided into tasting menu (usually several dishes per person, with meat and vegetarian options) and a la carte. The "Jungle Brunch" on weekends consists of a set tasting menu. We opted for the a la carte to get more variety of items from the full menu, and it did not disappoint! All of the dishes are tapa-sized, which is perfect for sharing and trying lots of different things. I found a lot of the dishes to be unique and stay true to the Nikkei essence, especially the combination of ingredients and flavours. The presentation of the dishes and plating are definitely Instagram-worthy. All the dishes are colourful and presented & arranged so nicely. The service is top-notch. Right from the moment you walk into the door and greeted by the host, to being seated, ordering, and having a whole dining experience, all the staff took really good care of us. The server asked us if it was our first time there, and explained the menu. They were able to modify some dishes and ingredients (e.g. made everything non-spicy), and were very accommodating. The dishes came out in rapid successions. My favourites were the Black Cod Aji Miso, Wood Fired Bok Choy, Arroz Chaufa, and Nasu Miso. The 12 tapa-style dishes that we ordered: - Jungle Salad (green papaya, mango, daikon, red onion, pomegranate, cashews, seaweed, furikake, yellow chilli dressing): Light and refreshing salad, love the seaweed addition - Tuna Crispy Rice Sushi (tuna tartare on crispy rice, with scallions and Peruvian chilli): Super crispy rice! - Nikkei Yellowtail Sashimi (yellowtail fish, cherry tomatoes, jalapeño, cilantro, yuzu truffle soy): Quite flavourful, but a bit heavy on the soy sauce - King Oyster Mushrooms Tostadas (pulled oyster mushrooms, smoked aji panca chili, guacamole, lime, and cilantro on crispy corn tostadas): Spicy! - Nasu Miso (eggplant, apricots, puffed soba, sesame seeds, miso seasoning): The eggplant and apricots combination is unique but works very well. - Wood Fired Bok Choy (with pomegranates, ginger, garlic soy): Great complement to all the other dishes - Black Cod Aji Miso (with chili miso marinade, yuzu, chives): My FAVOURITE dish! Crispy grill char and nice tender black cod fish (one of my favourite fish). - Amazonian BBQ Salmon (with goji berries, pecan nuts, cilantro, jungle curry, and smoked purple potato purée): If you don't like BBQ sauce (too sweet), you won't like this. The "jungle curry" tastes like BBQ sauce. - Tentáculos de Pulpo (grilled octopus with yuzu and purple potato purée): Not a big fan of the sauce, but the octopus itself is ok. - Arroz Chaufa (Peruvian egg fried rice with shrimps, vegetables, sesame soy): Another one of my favourite dishes that I tried. Not oily at all, great taste without being overly salty. I wish they added more peas and corn mixed in with the rice. - Smoked Purple Potato Mash (apple wood smoked purple potato purée): Compared to the truffled version, the one with truffle is way better. - Truffled Purple Potato Mash (apple wood smoked purple potato purée with black truffle): You can really taste the black truffle in this one. read more

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everything was just perfect! we will be back sarah is an amazing manager, Andres and Julia took good care of us. read more

Chotto Matte - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

After seeing all the aesthetic photos on Instagram, decided to jump in and try this place out! We got a spot on the patio. Had the Amazonian bbq salmon for my main and got the flor de manzana drink as recommended by the waitress. The presentation of both looked beautiful! The salmon came with a purple yam sauce which was yummy. The drink also had the right level of sweetness for me. I came here looking for something to munch on but wasn't too hungry. I think the portions were on the smaller end but the waitress mentioned the menu is designed for you to share several dishes with others. Overall decent meal on a patio - I wouldn't mind visiting again. read more

Chotto Matte - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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The overall experience was excellent, from start to finish. The service was impeccable and staff were able to resolve any issues we had. The head chef came out to greet us about what we wanted to experience and curated a menu that hit our tastebuds on the bullseye. The highlight of the meal was definitely the A5 Australian wagyu, which was an experience for both the eyes and the tastebuds. We also appreciated the opportunity to try out his oyster mushroom original special, which was spectacular and delicious. We look forward to coming back to Chotto Matte in the many years to come! read more

We made a reservation and came on a holiday monday for our anniversary. I had the vegan and gluten free tasting menu and hubby had the beef one. It was a LOT of food and hubby actually ended up wasting some. The edamame was roasted vs sauteed so on the drier side but good. The sweet potato course was tasty and my sauce was vegan while hubby's had yogurt. The first 4 courses came out almost at the same time so we had to tell them to slow it down. The ceviche was so refreshing and sour. Hubby did not like his drink (very watery) so he switched to something else that was better. The salad was ok....I didn't care too much for it due to the excessive seaweed. The sushi was very tasty and filling....4 big pieces.The shishito peppers were very good and made in a sauce but the serving was big and the taste became overpowering after a few. Hubby got decent portions of ribs and steaks but could not finish them. My eggplant was cooked very well and tasty. My mushroom tostada tasted great but I was so full by then so I didn't enjoy it as I should have. I got vegan mochi ice cream and hubby got a trio of desserts both plated with sparklers and "happy anniversary" written on our plates. It was a fun experience with good service but getting up that huge flight of stairs to use the washroom after eating all that food was not fun. I would order a la carte next time so I can fully enjoy my items without being stuffed. read more

I heard of this place through many friends who have gone. We finally got a chance to visit and wow the food is surprising. They all had a surprising twist on the typical flavours we were expecting. We had several favourites. The yuca fries were delicious, nothing like I've had yet so simple. I'd go back to pick some up to go. We also loved the shishito peppers and especially the edamame. They were so flavourful we didnt want to leave a piece uneaten. The edamame was so a great portion size it took forever to finish. Their beef and cod were also deliciously tender. Don't even get me started on dessert. The chocolate ball one had such a Rick chocolate coating and yummy black sesame ice cream. The crème brûlée was also amazing, they did a great job with the passion fruit flavour. read more

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Came here for the jungle brunch and had a fantastic experience! The decor and atmosphere makes it truly feel like the "jungle". The performers were super talented and had the most hospitable server. The food was stunning and tasted great. Drinks were alright, slightly watered down. Overall, a fantastic experience and would recommend for special occasions! read more

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Ridiculously good food. My second time here last Friday and this time brought my wife here. I haven't had a single bad bite in my two visits - but this time our waiter Joseph (Yosef?) had a mind meld with my wife and I and it was an even better experience. If you aren't sure what to get, get anything involving sea food or is off the bamboo grill. read more

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Very trendy and cool restaurant! Drinks were absolutely amazing but I think the restaurant decor and design was what stole the show. Food was fine but really expensive and we all left still hungry unfortunately. I'd come back for drinks and vibes. read more

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Second coming here, this time for a friends birthday. My friend got the tasting menu, me another friend shared chicken karaage and spicy tuna sushi. They were both delicious (def on the pricy side). If it's your first time here, I definitely recommend the tasting menu as opposed to la carte as it can add up quite quickly. The server was really friendly! However if you plan on going on Friday or weekend nights, it can get really busy and service may be a lot slower than usual. read more

Chotto Matte - Chicken karaage and spicy tuna maki - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

we chose the chef special multi course meal. the head chef came out to welcome us and asked if we had any allergies and if we prefer more fish chicken or beef dishes. we said to surprise us and she overwhelmed us with one fantastic plate after another. we had all their favorite signature dishes. the cod was heavenly, the service surperb. this is silly, but you MUST visit their restroom. if you get there before 5:30 you catch happy hour. we didn't but the vibe is so happy, friendly. at the end the chef came out with another welcome to chotto dessert. this place definitely is michelin quality. read more

I love this place!! My husband took me out for my birthday & the entire dining experience was amazing. Atmosphere: 10/10. Felt very energetic and live. Cute spots to take pictures. Food: 10/10. We ordered the chef's menu II. Everything we got was perfect. Temperature, plating, attention to detail was on point! Service: 10/10. Our hostess was very sweet. Very knowledgeable about the food. She went out of her way to make us feel very welcome. Cheers!! read more

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Chotto Matte This restaurant is located in Downtown Toronto Serving Nikkei style food, which uses Peruvian ingredients combined with Japanese techniques. The restaurants ambiance was sooo nice, hints of bright neon colours on dark hardwood meanwhile keeping its contemporary aesthetic. The Shrimp Spring rolls had a crispy exterior filled with big chunks of fresh shrimp and shiitake mushrooms. Paired with a side of ponzu sauce. The Edamame was charred and seasoned with BBQ sauce topped with sea salt. The bbq sauce was smoky and added a lot of depth to the dish. Chotto Ceviche has price of branzino sashimi, sweet potatoes and fresh greens over chive oil. This dish has a salty acidic taste which wasn't to our liking, but the dish itself was pretty. Spicy Chicken Karaage was tossed in a butter milk marinade and paired with a gochujang jalapeño line sauce. These chicken bites were crispy and one of our favourite dishes. A hint of spice and the lime pulled this dish all together to make this our favourite! Dragon Roll was filled with shrimp tempura, salmon, avocado and unagi salsa. This roll was a bit basic but the platting was nice. Wish they could've added a bit more Peruvian twist to this dish. Overall, this restaurant did not 'wow' us as much as we wanted it to. The concept of the restaurant is unique but the dishes didn't meet our expectations as some were a little basic. We did love the atmosphere and interior of the space. Sadly we rated this spot a 5.5/10. Shrimp Spring Roll - $16 (pricy) Edamame - $8.50 (pricy) Chotto Ceviche - $19.50 (pricy) Spicy Chicken Karaage - $19.50 (pricy) Dragon Roll - $21 (average) read more

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Right across union station is this beautiful little jungle oasis. It's beautifully decorated and picture worthy. They do a good job with the decor to help you forget you're in the city. After visiting a few higher end patios, this one probably stands out the most. It's Japanese-Peruvian fusion food. The food (though expensive) had good flavour profiles and made of high quality. So here's our favourite dishes of the night: - Nikkei Jalea Mixta Deluxe: lightly airy version of shrimp & baby squid tempura with a bottle of liquid aioli type sauce that your pour on. I wanted to order more of this but had to restrain myself. - Yellowtail nikkei sashimi: just delicious. Balanced flavours. - Black Cod Aji Miso: My favourite dish of the night but it was the most expensive item. A lot of umami flavour to it. But if you're on a budget, you can skip this. It literally taste like the bbq eel sushi you normally get at sushi restaurants. Delicious but the flavours weren't entirely "new" for me. Dishes that coasted in the middle: - tentaculos de pulpo octopus: this is the one everyone keeps posting on social media. The octopus with the pink/purple dots. It felt like I was chewing for awhile and the flavours were not bad. I couldn't really distinguish what I was tasting. It was looked better than it tasted though it didn't taste bad. Things I probably wouldn't order again: - Sato Maki II ONM (open naked maki)- a bit bland. Didn't spark joy. Meh. - Chotto Ceviche: colourful and beautiful but was too sour for our liking. Service was good. Ambiance is gorgeous. The bathroom is also quite interesting so I'd wash my hands or pee if I were you lol. I deducted a star because $$$. read more

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Vibrant, fun option in the heart of Bay Street. The perfect happy hour or dinner spot for the young professional or young at heart. Expansive menu includes lots of sushi fare (yum all around) and other Japanese offerings. Partial to their Wagyu gyoza dessert platter, and spicy chicken karaage read more

Finally this place opened.. Love the interior design, modern but mysterious, feels like a secrete place separates from downtown where you can hide and chill after long day work. Tried their tasting menu I and II. Quite an experience. Tostadita - Tried the two tostaditas from each menu, the Classic had tuna sashimi, the other one was veggie with mushroom on top. Personally prefer the veggie ones as I like the flavour of truffle. Sea Bass Ceviche - Sea base was fresh, combined with chive oil and citrus sauce (tiger's milk), tasted pretty authentic to me. Nikkei Gyoza - I personally don't like pork, but this one cooked really good. The dumpling wrap was so thin with big portion of pork and prawn mince inside. Recommend. Prawn Spring Roll - Yum. It is amazing how they made the wrap so thin and crispy. We were chatting when the dish was service, so the rolls sat in the plate for a while, but surprisingly that the wraps were still so crispy. Recommend. Pollo den miso - Grilled chicken with miso sauce. This one was ok-level compared to the others, although the dish itself was great. Tentaculos de pulpo - Must eat. Octopus was well marinated, soft and juicy. The purple potato puree added one more layer of sour flavour to the octopus. Warm Beef Fillet Tataki - Recommend. Beef was tender. Nikkei sepia chicharrónes - Calamari tempura. Recommend. Fried calamari dipped with spicy sauce, not greasy at all. Bacalao negro aji miso - Black cod. Must eat. Fish was well cooked; the miso sauce perfectly balanced the taste. Barriguita de chanchito - Fried and marinated pork belly. Same with the chicken dish, great dish itself but so-so when compared to the other ones we had. Nikkei sashimi - Sea bass sashimi, similar to ceviche but without the sauce. Spicy Tuna Sushi Roll -The only one I didn't quite like because of the sesames in the rice. As for the drinks, I tried Pisco Peach, pretty refreshing; my friend had the non-alcohol drink Chicha Morada, tasted quite unique with cinnamon in it. Service was great. The waitress patiently explained the ingredients of each plate, constantly checked our table and added water. The overall dining experience was wonderful. I recommend the octopus, black cod and calamari tempura. read more

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Great downtown location, across the street from Union station! Came here on an unseasonably warm October afternoon for lunch with friends...first time dining downtown since COVID, wasn't sure what to expect, but it was nice. COVID-friendly as in contact tracing, social distancing, QR code instead of physical menu etc. It is a Fusion Japanese-Peruvian, a combo I had yet to try...interesting take is all I can say. Food was tasty and nicely presented, with some "different" combo of flavouring. My only reason for not giving them 5 stars was the inflexibility of taking a reservation w/o the CVV code of my credit card, despite advising that I was on the train en route to their establishment...this is after advising their Vmail had inaccurate information, which they realized needs to be updated. Would recommend to try if you are looking for something "off the beaten path". read more

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This is some of the greatest food I've ever eaten!!! Every bite is a little bit of heaven. Some very creative dishes, bustling with unique flavors. Jess, Arby, and the staff and management were wonderful and friendly, answering all of our questions, and laughing along with us. Please, please eat here!!! read more

Loved the atmosphere and the decors. Tried the ceviche, it was yummy but the portion seems a bit small. The tartare was really good but felt like it was missing something to go with it like chips/bread. The steak we ordered took the longest and half the meat was well done when we asked for med-rare. The waitress was nice and offered a new steak, then we had to wait even longer. Restaurant is nice just to try it once, I wouldn't come back unless it was an occasion. read more

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Went here for my cousin's graduation late lunch/early dinner! The servers are incredibly attentive, they kept checking in with me to see if I'm okay since my family members were quite late. The food and ambiance were great! The portions are quite small, although they did recommend the set menus for groups but those started at 95/pp which is quite steep! I wouldn't say the food was amazing or 100% worth the high price tag but it was definitely nice to try once. It's in a very central location and very good for groups! read more

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Yuzu everything on cocktail menu. If you love yuzu... Maybe it's for you. We ordered yuzu martini and she is smoking hot cocktail. they are both yuzu based and they tasted almost like no difference, only the smoking one has smoke infused. Food wise, I like the sweet potato and yuca chips. They are made them fresh. Otherwise, the rest, I didn't feel like worth the money because elsewhere can do just as good with lower prices. The interior is nice. staff are friendly. Space are little tight between table to table but not too bad. read more

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I love their patio! The restaurant is so central (right across the street from Union station) but the patio feels very enclosed and set apart from the city bustle, because the patio is a few steps above the ground and has a partition separating it from the sidewalk. There is also a lot of greenery and decor on the patio that makes it feel very cozy. Food was fantastic (though, it was quite expensive). I really liked the miso cod, crispy sushi and the handrolls. read more

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I've been to Chotto Matte a few times over the past year, and it continues to blow me away! The venue is so beautiful, with plants everywhere, and you can't miss the patio - at the back they have these cute firepits that make it super cozy. Despite my allergy list being extensive, they always take very good care of me, and I still have tons of options. All the staff are super friendly and accommodating of requests. A few of the favourite dishes my guests and I keep coming back for are the pollo picante, wagyu striploin, black cod, and yellowtail sashimi. We always love the cocktails, especially during their social hour between 4-6pm on weekdays! Can't wait to find an excuse to go back! read more

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First time patronizing, was greeted warmly and served By Kristian & Ysanath (spelling?) they were both very friendly & recommended drinks suitable for the weather... I had Asahi on Tap + Chablis & my guest had Pinot Gris. We ordered the sashimi platter, Octopus... & black Cod...all very tasty & delicious... will return again.. read more