It's à standardized Japanese resto that wants to go upscale I enjoyed their sashimi ( you can't go wrong with sashimi when the ingredients are fresh) But the portion is fairly small and nothing remarkable It's great for a cute date night but don't have high expectations on the taste of the food read more

If you like a clean and modern sushi restaurant setting, then this is a great place to check out. All sushi was freshly prepared, good but didn't blow my mind nor creative as I had hoped. The only thing it lacks is the ambience, it was a bit loud and many people walking back and forth behind us. We were sitting at the bar. Service and food in general make it a casual dining experience. read more

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The food is good, but the portion is small when considering the price. Overall, I would just try once. read more

JaBistro - Lunch sashimi set - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Came here for a special occasion after many rave reviews from friends. Started off with the Lobster miso. I noticed every single table around us had it, each one with a huge lobster claw in it. I counted at least 8 in my vicinity. When I got my bowl, it did not have a claw!!! I didn't even think it had any lobster until I got to the bottom where I found a tiny 1 inch piece of an arm or leg. Literally every other table had a whole claw so this was extremely disappointing, my friend mentioned it looked like a very sad cloudy brown bowl. Aside from the lack of standard quality, the broth was good. We got the large $100+ sashimi platter as the server told us it came with more premium cuts than the smaller one. I am not sure how this should be shared/split since some pieces only had 1 while others had 2 or 3 of the same. The oyster was yummy (2), 3 kinds of tuna, no salmon, 2 spotted prawn, mackerel, hibachi, a deep fried fish neck (too salty to eat). It was nice to try a variety of different fish, including some I have never tried before. I enjoyed the wasabi and 2 kinds of soya sauce too, it reminded me of my recent trip to Japan. Also got the chef aburi plate. Our favourite was the shrimp one. We both really enjoyed this abrui plate, it was very different and unique compared to regular sushi and I loved the BBQ/char taste to each piece. It felt much more elevated than standard nigiri. Black miso cod was another stand out favourite for us. We loved the creamy white sauce it came with, which is different from the other black miso code I've had from other places. I do wish the portion was bigger and that the skin was cripsy. Mochi ice cream ($6) came with 2 mochi. I felt like value was this was great. Not the best tasting icecream (tasted ilke chapmans) but the mochi was soft and overall yummy. I also got the stormi cocktail which had asian pear and ginger. It smelled/tasted like braised pork belly sauce. I think there was cinnamon and star anise in there. It was a good drink but I did not like how my cup was given to me all sticky and dirty. Overall, I thought the food was all yummy and would come back only to try more of their aburi. The other items I can skip or get better elsewhere. read more

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AMAZING sushi! This has to be my fave spot in the city for sushi - the torched sushi is so flavourful with a lot of great elements. I personally really enjoyed the shrimp one, I am not exactly sure what is on it but it had a great nutty and smoky flavor that made it so good. The dessert was also very good -- we got the matcha lava cake and it was perfectly gooey and decadent! read more

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Sushi was great, ambiance fantastic. Food is a bit gentrified but it's still a good place to go to with friends

Heard so many good things about this place and maybe that's why i am a little let down. Went here for a date and the service was extremely slow and inattentive. We didn't have a consistent waiter and therefore it was annoying to ask questions/order more food. Food although delicious - didn't have a lot of selection - also this place has only one sushi roll. The price here is very very expensive and for 2 people with no drinks it was well over $100. I wish they had more specials to choose from and a more attentive wait staff read more

JaBistro - Cod - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Everything about this dining experience was amazing. The service was quick and attentive; the food and drinks were delicious and the atmosphere was perfect. To start, we got the deep fried lobster. It was some of the best deep fried lobster I've had. The portions looked small but it was more than enough and was super filling. The pairing sauces were also great and elevated the lobster. For our mains we got an order of the salmon aburi and the ebi aburi. The salmon aburi was the best I've tried. The flavours were amazing and the rice was so soft. The ebi aburi was also great but it wasn't the best in the city to me, it is still worth a try. The food was actually so good we ended up ordering the aburi platter without the Saba. The jabistro roll was good too but the aburi definitely the thing to try here. We were also given a free matcha lava cake since we were celebrating a birthday. It was so good and soft. If you like matcha, you will love this cake. It was a nice touch by the staff. I will definitely be going back and would recommend this place to anyone. read more

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JaBistro is a solid sushi spot, but unfortunately, it didn't wow me. It's infinitely better than your average AYCE spot (it's also infinitely more expensive, to match), but when faced with the choice between an mid-scale sushi shop and this place, I'd probably pick the mid-scale. I would caveat that my choice of sushi was the torched variety- when the fish gets cooked, you lose the sense of freshness that an upscale place like JaBistro provides. In other words, stay away from the torched stuff, as I'm sure the sashimi and nigiri gets you more bang for your buck. read more

JaBistro - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Nice assortment of sushi and fish. They have a sashimi lobster lunch that is good for sharing. They use the lobster to make a stock and combine it with miso which is quite delicious. The ambiance is reflective of a high-end sushi restaurant. It has enough of intimate feeling, yet allows for a setting for groups. Overall, it is good fine dining experience, but we left hungary and down the street for a second lunch. read more

JaBistro - Obligatory bathroom photo - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Jabistro never fails to disappoint. On this visit we ordered the wagyu carpaccio, sashimi platter. Aburicious (selection of pressed, torched sushi), salmon oshizushi and miso soup. You must try the sashimi and torched sushi when you visit. The sashimi was incredibly fresh and the torched sushi has amazing flavour. From the aburicious platter, our favourite was the salmon. I'd skip the wagyu carpaccio next time, as the pieces were cut a little thick for my liking. Definitely worth a try if you're in the mood for some quality sushi. read more

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Husband and I are visiting Toronto and we ate there tonight. Overall, we were both disappointed. They have a VERY limited menu. Although our server was polite, the general feel was that we were being rushed. They also seem to frown upon providing soy and wasabi, even when we asked we were told we wouldn't need it as it was already in the rolls. However, neither of us could taste any soy or wasabi at all, and when we asked for it again, a different wait staff brought it out without saying a word, almost as if we had offended them. However, we noticed several other tables around us asking for it as well. The rolls we had were satisfactory, but just average. For this price point, I would save your money and try elsewhere. read more

I was so excited to eat here but my experience didn't turn out the way I hoped The service was excellent and the decor/atmosphere was cute but the quality of the food could use a big improvement. My favourite thing that I ordered was the torched salmon (rich and flavourful) followed by the chef's sushi choice (nothing special here). The hoikkado salad was really fishy for my liking and I didn't like the miso cod. I got a green tea mojito and I didn't like that also. In general, the price was high for average sushi read more

Jabistro is amazing, and for those saying it's not as good as when it first opened, y'all tripping. It's probably even better. First, the door and entrance is amazing. All dark and you can't see in. It feels super exclusive and inside is very well lit with nice comfortable seating. The tables are pretty close together because the restaurant itself doesn't sit that many - we were so close, I pretty much felt like I was part of the first tinder date that was happening beside me. Awkward and kind of ruined the ambiance of my own dinner but I did my best to drown out the sounds of "bragging about self but not too much" lol. Our waiter was Dennis and he was very nice, gave excellent recommendations and actually had a personality. The menu always looks so good and they always have a daily menu with the fresh picks of the day. We had a platter of sashimi and I've got to say, that was some grade A slices of fish. The textures and everything. Ugh, bomb af. We also ordered the single pieces of daily sushi - tako and I think it was called akumantsu or something like that (I really want to find out the real name because holy crap, that fish tasted like fatty melty steak!!!) dude, it melted in my mouth and I instantly wanted more. We didn't even realize it was $12/piece so holy crap definitely kind of steep on the pricing but seriously, you need to try it. We also had the wagyu beef sushi and wooooow this was unique and definitely good. For $26 for 7 pieces, it was pretty worth it. For dessert we tried both the matcha brûlée and the mochi ice - this was in fact the best mochi I've ever had. It felt so fresh and the skin of the mochi was the perfect texture. ARG, I'd go to jabistro just for this. All in all, our entire meal cost $200ish so it's definitely more of a special occasion place (definitely not a first date tinder spot lmao but kudos to that couple) I would most definitely come back - my meal left me feeling content and actually feeling light/good, which rarely happens when I eat sushi. Yay! read more

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Delicious and friendly service! Came here for my birthday, love their torch pressed sushi. Recommend and will go back again. read more

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Everything was fresh and the taste is 10/10! However, we were disappointed there were no lobster sashimi when we were there, which was the reason why we went there in the first place. 3 ppl We ordered: Miso soup Uni x6 (very good!) Sashimi tray 9 Pc nigiri Pressed sushi (not sure why I order it every time I go, but not a fan) Fried chicken Black miso cod Sake 3ml After all that, I was still hungry, so I ordered another 7 pc nigiri. Total bill came out to be $409.... Another thing that was disappointing is that portion of the sashimi tray were tiny. It was half the portion of what it used to be. The food was great! But the sashimi portion was disappointing. read more

JaBistro - Uni $14 each x6 sashimi tray $64 - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This is the absolute best sushi / sashimi spot I gave e we been to. EVER. The staff were attentive and kind. The restaurant was beautiful. But the food. Lordddddddddd. The food was incredible. INCREDIBLE. read more

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This is probably my new favorite mid to high-end sushi restaurant in Toronto. Went there for the first time on a Saturday night. The restaurant was packed but we had a reservation and were seated shortly after we arrived. The host even offered to take our coats which was a nice touch. The vibe is definitely trendy and hip. All waitstaff wore black and most even has a blazer on. Service was attentive and quick. We ordered some nigiris and aburi. Highly recommended the chu toro (medium fatty tuna) and the wagyu foie grass nigiri on the special menu. The aburicious aburi sampling platter was really good too. I would pass on the chicken nanban next time (crispy chicken with a rich tartare sauce and cabbage), but it wasn't bad. Our bill came to 180 total for two, which was on a higher side but not terrible for a mid to high end sushi restaurant. Can't wait to come back! read more

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I had the pleasure of having JaBistro via the takeout (given current circumstances) and this is one takeout meal that I think held up very well. If it's your first time here, absolutely try the ABURICIOUS so that you can see which ones you like most. Through the ABURICIOUS, I learned that if I was to come again, I'd just order the Salmon, JaBistroll, and mayyybe the Saba. I'm not a big shrimp fan but was hoping to be WOW-d here, but sadly, it didn't and that's okay! I just won't be a shrimp sushi type of gal. 2020 is all about being accepting anyways :) I've also had their salmon don but to be honest, I wouldn't get it again. For the price, the fish wasn't outstanding and there was way more rice than fish. Focus on the rolls here and go elsewhere for any type of don. read more

I was in a party of 4 and we made reservations a couple weeks ahead What we ordered: - small lobster platter - probably big enough for 2 people to share. Everything was fresh, the lobster sashimi was sweet! It comes with lobster miso soup, rich broth with a huge chunk of lobster in it - aburicious ($22) - really great flavours, the torched flavours came out nicely - 11 sushi pieces, each piece was different, great quality, and nothing was fishy Excellent service. Restaurant is a bit small, and they have a bar area to watch the chefs. This was expensive but for the amazing quality, atmosphere and service it's worth it. Great for special occasions! read more

Went again during the times of pandemic on a weeknight - was not overly crowded but had a few tables going. Delivery of the sushi is of great quality as expected nonetheless, and also the service was good. Also tried their lychee mocktail summer special which was pretty good if you're looking for something non-alcoholic. Has those lychee flavours for sure and to eat from! Large sashimi platter is 4 pieces per fish so it is good if you're with a group of 4 to eat 1 slice per person unless you're feeling for extra slices. Didn't order the lobster sashimi but essentially you would roughly pay $60 on top for lobster sashimi combination that comes with a lobster miso soup. Omakase-style sushi is very good experience and if you are at the sushi bar they can serve it to you piece by piece. Fresh and fantastic. read more

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Never in my wildest dreams would I envision experiencing JaBistro in the friendly confines of my car. Jabistro has been on my foodie radar for years, but with kids being the focus, the opportunity to dine there just hasn't materialized. Yet the pandemic and happenstance finally brought me to Jabistro. My wifey and I were running some errands downtown and by the time we were done, it was dinner time. My wife was craving poutine, but Poutini went the way of the dodo bird. I even managed to find a nice Japanese cafe that served their own rendition of Poutine, but unfortunately they were not open on Tuesdays. So while I fumbled and bumbled my way through Yelp, I saw JaBistro as a nearby option and they are now offering a three course JaBistrolicious meal deal. Dinner for two, at a downtown Japanese place and specifically at JaBistro for a sparking price of $49.99 - what a score! With the 3 course meal, you get a miso soup, a choice of mains (you can pick from chicken nanban, grilled salmon or deep fried ebi), some mixture of sides, sashimi, 6 oshizushis and genmaicha tiramisu. Of course the only chance I got to soak in the ambience at JaBistro is when I entered the restaurant for pickup. The place is oozing in a high end vibe. The type of vibe that would get at a place like Nobu in NYC. The service was friendly and professional and they were efficient with the cashing out process. I quickly walked across the street to go back to my meal on wheels, adjusted the seat with anticipation and tried to lay out all the food as best as I can, hoping not to make a mess. First was the miso soup. The soup is aromatic with solid miso flavour. The base of the soup was naturally sweet from the onions and at the perfect temperature (piping hot as all Asian soups should be). Then the sides: The tamago was good but not memorable. The taro balls had a slight smokey flavour; I enjoyed them. The mustard green, I was not a fan of (I think the problem is on me as I've never been a fan of Japanese pickled/side veggies). And finally the stars of the show - the sashimis and oshizushis. They were definitely worth the price of admission. The salmon, tuna and hamachi were extremely fresh. Especially the hamachis, you can taste the fresh jumpy and lively texture of the fish. The only criticism would be that a couple of the pieces of sashimi had a little bit of tendon in them. I thought they did an exceptional job with the pairings of ingredients, sauces and condiments for the three varieties of oshizushi. The pressed tiger shrimp sushi was paired with a mayo concoction that gave it a warm and rich experience. The press salmon sushi was fresh and had just the right amount of burnt from the flame gun. The pressed wagyu beef sushi almost had a melt in your mouth texture. I said almost since by the end, there was a tiny bit of tendon in both pieces. The most regrettable part of the meal was my grilled salmon. The salmon was overcooked and didn't have any distinctive seasoning or flavours. Technically if it's done right, a little bit of sea salt and black pepper would have done the trick. I really didn't get a chance to taste my wife's chicken nanban since she was super hungry and didn't feel like sharing. She said it was alright but didn't give it heavy praise. Finally, the genmaicha tiramisu was nice. But I really didn't feel like it was genmaicha since it was lacking the popcorn taste. Aside from that, I enjoyed it. It kind of worked out for me since I much prefer regular or matcha green tea, more so than genmaicha. As a summary: 5 stars for value - only based on the pandemic driven deal 4 stars for the sashimi and oshisuzhis 2.5 stars for the grilled salmon specifically Verdict: Stick with the sashimis and oshizushis at JaBistro read more

Small, cosy place that's well known for its aburi / blow-torched sushi Sashimi was quite fresh, aburi sushi was decent. read more

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Food was great and service was excellent. By the time 7pm rolled around it was packed.

There are the run of the mill sushi joints...the ones with the safe tuna, flounder, crab stick, yellowtail, eel etc.. then there is JaBistro. I knew this part of the world has one of the bigger population from the PacRim and China (Japan of course included) in North America...so we made it a point to focus our dinner from the trip on that part of world. Fresh sushi and variety....two variables that are often hard to do in tandem. We had amberjack, bluefin tuna, and some pressed scallop. All excellent.. all are relatively hard to find, especially where I live in the Saratoga Springs/Capital District area. We had some sake as well. This was not cheap even with the favorable exchange rate (about .78 as of this writing)...but for unusually good food, a very mixed crowd (casual...good thing), and a well trained staff... kudos all around. read more

Quick comments: - fresh - well made - good service Individual ratings below. Fish - 5/5 Rice 5/5 (fell apart a bit too early but very yummy) Taste: 4/5 Value: 2/5 Mackerel: 2/5 Service: 5/5 Great take out meal. Good service and everyone was masked up for the pickup. The sushi was a bit too burnt but that's fairly typical for torched sushi. The platter 90 was not overly filling for 2 of us which was a bit of a let down. Fresh fish. Beef way better then expected. The mackerel wasn't so great (could be my taste). All the rest of the options were great! Worth the pickup, fresh and unique. read more

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I was super excited to order their 'Aburicious' consisting of 8 aburi (blow-torched) sushi for just $22! My favourite was the Ebi/shrimp oshizushi (pressed box sushi) & Jabistroll. The Saba/mackarel was also nice and the Salmon oshizushi melted in my mouth, but both could've tasted better if they were still hot. It was odd that the all the sushi was room temperature/slightly cold, which meant that it wasn't freshly blow-torched upon serving. I had it upstairs on their roof patio which was really modern with their wood paneling and string lights. During Thursday prime dinner time, the patio had plenty of seats. Service was good, water was always filled. Overall, $22 for the aburicious is definitely worth it !! read more

JaBistro - $22 Aburicious - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Food is A-mazing and this is coming from a foodie snob!! We had aburi, aburicious, and sashimi. It just melts in your mouth and so flavorful. Service is great and so kind to explain everything in details. read more

This place is amazing. If you love sushi, eat here. You won't be sorry. We started off the meal with miso soup, which is made here with lobster broth. The soup has a well-rounded flavor with just the right amount of umami. We ordered some sushi aburi (blowtorched sushi) which has a lovely subtle smoky flavor to it. I jokes that it smells like the blowtorches are blazing in this restaurant because this is one of their specialties. I especially liked the salmon aburi since it is a fattier fish.. it just melts in your mouth.. sooo good. Then we took a chance and tried the grilled fish collar, not knowing what to expect. It was a very large portion - best shared among two people. It was exactly what I imagined it would look like. It was very light and flavorful. Throughout the meal, we were drinking some unfiltered sake. The particular kind that we ordered, the nigori, almost has the consistency of milk. It is very smooth and drinkable. It was an excellent meal and I will definitely go back! read more

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I have heard of this place for a while from my foodie friends and finally had a chance to give it a try on the way to some errands nearby. It's a 3.5 stars (generous 4) experience. The front entrance was not obvious and I missed it when passing by the first time. The interior ambiance was cozy and comfortable during busineess lunch hours. I started with the aburicious sushi ($22) which consists of two pieces of jabistro rolls and three types of blow torched sushi. My personal favourite was the salmon sushi, which melted right away in my mouth and had the correct balance of sauce and fish. The saba was the worst with a strong fishy taste. I would recommend you to eat it at the end because of the much heavier taste than other pieces. The tiger shrimp sushi tasted good in general, but I found the mayo sauce on top overpowered the fish although I was a mayo person in general. The jabistro rolls, although I saw tons of good yelp reviews, was decent but missing a wow factor there. The freshness of the scallop was just average. Project sushi and kinka izakaya in North York provided similar quality of blow torched sushi with cheaper price. I asked the waiter for a menu of any special sashimi that I can order, and decided to try their shimaaji sashimi (not frequently seen in a lot of sushi restaurants). It was served with two pieces of really thick cucumbers, which tasted weird. The cut itself was not a premium cut. I didn't like it very much. Rin sushi uptown provided much better Shimaaji. Overall, Jabistro provided better quality sushi than most community level restaurants. However, with much higher price charged, it was not as good as high-end sushi restaurants in terms of the variety and quality of the fish and cooking skills. read more

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Great food but pricey. Long overdue writing this review as I've been to JaBistro a few times for dinner this past year and also recently tried there UberEats delivery menu. Reservations can be made online and is fairly straight forward. For UberEats, it seems like they are offering just a few plates from their larger menu but also providing some good discounts during the virus outbreak. The restaurant itself was opened by the founder of the Guu chain of restaurants and Kinton Ramen. However, the atmosphere is much different than what you have come to expect from the other restaurants. The entrance is somewhat subtle on Richmond Street and can be easily missed if you are not looking out for it. Inside, is a medium-sized dining area with the sushi bar taking up half the space. During dinner, the restaurant is usually full but never feels overcrowded or noisy. If you are visiting JaBistro for the first time the oshizushi's are a must-try. So far, I have tried the Salmon Oshizushi, Ebi Oshizushi (tiger shrimp) and Wagyu Oshizushi (wagyu beef). All were pressed sushi plates and I would highly recommend them for first-time JaBistro diners. I have also ordered the nigiri plates as well and the seafood was fresh - but you can find this at many places. The cocktails were great, and the Sakura is a safe option (recommended by the waiter) for those not too familiar with the menu. The Yuzu sunrise looks delicious and probably the next cocktail on the order list. The only thing lacking (in my opinion) was a more diverse menu selection. JaBistro is a pure sushi spot so if you are ok with that it will be fine. For myself, I always find myself a bit hungry afterwards. At comparable restaurants (Akira Back), you can end up paying the same $ on the bill but with a more diverse menu selection and end up fuller. Overall a great pressed sushi restaurant. read more

JaBistro - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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The sushi is top notch. However, expect that you are paying the price for it. It's in a unusual building. There are no windows and it's a small restaurant. However, everything you order is quality but it's definitely higher end. We ordered a few dishes and I'm sure they source their food from great vendors whether if it's from Japan or out West. We also ordered a few rolls during the Covid 19 pandemic and they had a few of their specials for 50% off and still the quality was top notch and a great deal. Service is great. They are very friendly and will substitute your order if you have any allergies. read more

Atmosphere/Service: Such a clean and simple place. A bit small for big heafty people.... like me. hahhaa! But hey, that's just a me problem right? Service was great as the server made sure to ask us if everything was okay and explain each piece of sushi/sashimi to us. Unfortunately the only problem we had was the fact that we didn't know what to order or even where to start on the menu which resulted in us ordering a lot of the same things. Menu/food: PHENOMENAL! We sat in the sushi bar area and saw the chefs at work and was at awe at how fresh everything was. Definitely recommend the sashimi platter or even sampler, don't go for the off menu sashimis. We ordered the valentines sashimi rose/heart and was kinda disappointed. We regretted not just getting the sampler or small platter, don't make the same mistake as us! HIGHLY recommend the Jabistroll! you won't regret it! With the tobiko popping in your mouth..... oh thinking about it now, my mouth is already watering.... Overall: Great place to bring clients, or for a special event. Pretty small, so not the best for large parties, probably max is like 4. food is AWESOME! if you want a show and experience, try the sushi bar. Had a great time here with the boyfriend on our anniversary. read more

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This spot is definitely more on the drinking and chill side rather than the food side. We didn't have a wait so that was a huge plus. We got to sit in this outside-awning area that looked very nice. I ordered the Wagyu sushi and a Sapporo. For the first time tasting Wagyu, it was very good. The sushi was blowtorched which added a unique element over other places. Why three stars? Two main reasons. For one, pricing. For six pieces of sushi, it was $25 CAD. I get that it's Wagyu but it's still very expensive. Additionally, the waiter forgot my Sapporo and didn't remember it until I reminded him. Those issues aside, great, modern place. Definitely has a high(er) class vibe to it. read more

JaBistro - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Fish - not fresh,almost rotten. The uni left a pungent flavor in your mouth and I had to eat a good chunk of ginger to rid the flavor as well as chugging down water. The uni was the worse I've ever eaten (and I love uni). Wagyu subpar, foie gras was pungent, tuna was beyond fishy. There was barely any distinction in flavor. Portions are small. Hand roll seaweed was stale. I can go on but the food came out faster than it went in. I've had my fair share of sushi in life and never had a place leave me wanting to throw up and squat on the toilet multiple times like this. I would avoid this place if possible. I chose this place based on the reviews and I never had more regret in life than eating at this place. I generally don't review places but this one definitely needed my honest review. Final thoughts: Over priced Quality terrible Would not recommend even to people I don't like Be ready to sit on the toilet read more

First time returning to this restaurant in two years. Finally the door is not a siding one. Okay, so service level, top notch. Food, pretty much perfection. CoViD has done nothing to change this place. read more

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I'm really enjoying their Chef's Choice lunch set. So much variety, and a lot of great bites. Considering how much omakase meals are going for these days, I actually think this is very fairly priced at $38. Service is always great too, I just don't exactly love the upscale/business vibe that the restaurant has going on. The meal started with a lobster miso and sashimi salad (perhaps a tad over dressed). Then came some tempura shrimps. The nigiri is solid; I just feel like their soy sauce/wasabi ratio is a bit off. Their torched sushi is definitely the highlight of the plate. A bit disappointing it only comes with two slices. Will certainly have to come back for more! read more

JaBistro - Chefs choice lunch - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Once you have a taste of JaBistro, there's no going back to regular sushi. This is on another level. I recommend getting the salmon oshizushi and the sashimi sampler. The sashimi melts in your mouth and the blow torched aburi sushi is a must try! Get reservations because this place is always packed. read more

JaBistro - Salmon aburi sushi - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is a late review from four months ago. It's always a good time here, I've been to JaBistro a total of three times. Service is quick and I am never disappointed with the food. One of the better Japanese restaurants in Toronto. Will probably be back at some point in the future. read more

Came here for Valentine's Day and it was a great experience. Every table was packed and the menu had a good selection of options to choose from. We chose the sashimi boat platter that comes with lobster tail miso soup as well as a few rolls (can't remember the names). The sashimi was presented in a really nice platter and I LOVED the lobster and tuna on it, they were both soft and not too fishy but had a nice sweetness to it. The lobster miso soup tastes really fresh and sweet as well. Rolls were pretty standard to me so nothing that I'd say blew my mind about them. Each of us got a drink and both of them were really good! We each chose a fruit one (I think mine was the Sakura and his was the yuzu sunrise) but nothing of them were so so yummy. Would definitely recommend getting the drinks with your dinner. We didn't choose sake since we're not personally fans, but their selection of sake is really extensive and has tons of different flavour palettes to choose from. Recommend coming for a special occasion or dinner as it's quite pricey but good quality food and vibe for sure. read more

JaBistro - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario