Great variety at this price point in Yorkville area…read more There was uni, otoro, chutoro, anago, hotate, ikura. A lot of premium ingredients. Unlike some other places at this price point would be serving the basic salmon, akami etc. Their tamago is one of the best in town. Smooth with a brulee top. Only thing was, the pace was very fast. We felt like we had piece after piece with the chef rushing us if we didn't eat our piece right away. (Ive had enough omakase experience to understand it is best to eat it right away, but doesn't mean i should feel rushed). Never felt this way at the Markham location. Overall, good omakase experience! Worth a try

It was our first time at Sushi Umi and the experience was definitely worth every dollar. The…read moreappetizer they started us off with made such a great first impression. The cod was amazing. We were also pleasantly surprised by the amount of uni we got to try. For all uni lovers, this omakase is a must try! The restaurant itself was quite small but still felt cozy. We would definitely go back.

Came here with some friends for the omakase special meal…read more Such a lovely overall standard omakase experience and meal. The highlight for me was probably the set of four starter appetizers, they were flavourful, delicately prepared and perfect way to start the meal. I liked the slightly pickled dish with cucumbers the best. We also had sushi prepared with fresh seafood. The rice was probably my favorite compared to other places I've been. It was perfectly seasoned rice, warm and cooked to have just the right texture, not overcooked and not undercooked. The rice held up well when picked up by hand and complemented the flavours of the fish. Finished the meal with a matcha flavored pudding flan type dessert which had deep matcha flavours. If you're a fan of matcha, you'd probably enjoy it too. All in all, the meal was enjoyable, the torched tuna sushi was probably my favorite sushi of the set and my least favorite was the egg/eel, I was expecting a sweet egg at the end so it unexpected.

Taki is a fine dining Japanese restaurant located in the busy commerical areas of Richmond Hill…read more We recently had lunch here for a special occasion. The restaurant is super quiet and they offer great quality of food with great service, and the price is expensive if you choose to order sukiyaki set (expect $80+ per person). You can choose between sushi sets at different price level or sukiyaki from the menu. This suits the need of our group given some people prefer sushi but some couldn't eat raw food. They also offer a couple of limited appetizer dishes such as tempuras and unagi don. If you booked the sukiyaki table and want to order sushi, you need to call them in advance to notify which sushi sets you want. We tried the sashimi and sushi courses at $55, which included miso soup, 5 pieces of sashimi, 8 pieces of sushi (squid, toros, salmon, scallop etc.), handroll and matcha or black sesame icecream at your choice. The sushi is smaller than average, suitable for small eaters. The course is totally worth the money. I love every piece of sashimi and my favourite sushi include the scallop and the squid. Everything was super fresh. The dessert was also having the perfect sweetness level for me. In addition, we also tried the sukiyaki for two ($110), which includes mushrooms, cabbages, great quality of Angus beef, yummy tofu and udon. Again, all the material was with great quality and super fresh. I especially liked the sweet sukiyaki soup, the tofu and the udon. We also ordered some shareable dishes including chawanmushi, unagi don and cod. Cod was cooked to perfect (soft and flavourful), and unagi don had quite decent portion. It would be better if the unagi could be softer from my personal opinion. Chawanmushi was mediocre. Overall, I strongly recommend this restaurant to fan of Japanese cuisine. It meets different people's needs by offering both cooked and raw food options, and the sushi set definitely has great value for money.

Before you taste the food, a true Japanese sushi restaurant signals perfection in these ways:…read more- hot towels to clean your fingers so you properly taste the sushi - all staff are Japanese - no Korean items on the menu. If you want Korean, there are many great places. But hybrid and fusion menus mean compromise

My wife chose Zen to celebrate our anniversary. I'm so pleased she did despite getting caught in…read morepost Blue Jay game traffic that delayed us 30 minutes. However, she texted them prior to our arrival and responded with "no problem. Have a safe drive". We were greeted warmly and taken to our table in a back room. We asked to be moved to the sushi bar to see the chefs work despite the privacy of the table. We immediately received a couple large cups of steaming green tea which was delicious. The space is simple & contemporary in its bright & clean design. We ordered the omakase sushi chef's choice (13 pieces each), dancing tempura mushrooms and seared & marinarated duck. We most definitely ate more than 13 pieces though! The courses covered sea bream, toro, oyster, eel, maguro, chopped scallop muscle wrapped in nori and a chopped maguro hand roll stand out in my memory. Some preparations were brushed with soy and others topped with a delicious bead of Japanese green onion & ginger or yuzu/ginger. Absolutely wonderful additions that still make my tastebuds sing! We shared a chilled 300ml bottle of hakkaisan sake with our meal. The chef explained each bite he delivered and the staff was consistent & attentive without interfering at all. The evening was extraordinary and very memorable. I recommend at least a visit to this exceptional spot!

Omakase is great. The price is not cheap but worth it. All ingredients are fresh and yummy. They…read morealso have different types of sakes that are not available in LCBO. A small restaurant located in a little plaza, convenient location.

VERY DISAPPOINTING !!!…read more We had the $295 omakase , there were six appetizers, they are just at par level, none of these appetizers gave me any kind of blow out of the world taste and especially the steam fish in Chinese style, don't get me wrong but I came here for Japanese. I can get a much better Chinese steam fish at some other Chinese restaurant for that. For sushi, it's not even worth to go for detailing on each item as such there weren't really any significant differences in terms of tastes or varieties vs other omakase place charging at lower price point. Especially, the egg and dessert items are pathetic at this level. For service, it just an okay for this level, they did try hard to explain each item but fast speaking and broken English made me gave up in middle of this process, particularly they seems don't understand our questions. But I got to give them a credit for trying hard to communicate. And I still think service is only 1 star since their washroom cleanliness is very questionable. Overall, the quality didn't quite reach other Japanese omakase in Toronto in both food and service at all if the cost for two is $800.

Reserved the Tempura Omakase earlier this month and it was a stand-out experience. The interior is…read moreJapanese minimalistic. There was only one other party there for the sushi omakase, and as the only group participating in the tempura one (in a separate area/counter from the sushi), they remarked that it was essentially a private party! The chef was animated throughout and explained all the ingredients of our meal in detail, from where each originated from (all fish and even the garnishes came imported from different areas in Japan), while making jokes and engaging with us. We started off with the Kuruma Ebi, a giant prawn with a fried crunchy spider made of the prawn head. We had a dish of three flavoured salts and the chef would recommend what to dip each piece into. Next was the wagyu wrapped in a shiso leaf, which was one of the top three courses for me. The wagyu was cut into pieces and was so juicy it melted in your melt. Paired with the matcha salt, I didn't want it to end. Then we had a fried whole fish dipped in mushroom salt. The hokkaido scallop was served with yuzu zest on top, which really elevated the sweetness and freshness of the seafood. Then we had my favourite of the night - a mountain of uni topping a shiso leaf! He kept adding more to it and instructed us to eat it in one bite - the most decadent and heavenly thing ever! The vegetable tempura dishes were also very good, with the stand-out being the mushroom with its concentrated aroma in such a small bite (Chef Saito mentioned it costs $90+ per lb). The abalone was also good and served on the shell. Finally, we had the fried mini crab (like a crunchy chip), and sakura shrimp chasuke in a fish bone broth (so much umami and felt like a warm hug). Throughout the meal, the waitress would refill my tea and collect our abalone shells. We ended off the meal with dessert (blueberry ice cream for my friends, a homemade matcha tofu cheesecake for me). I would 100% return to try their sushi omakase now!

Been here a few times now and can safely say that they've stayed consistent and reliable. Initially…read more$55 for a 10 course lunch omakase a few years ago, not only has the price and quality stayed the same but today we walked by and saw the lunch omakase is now $48. Note the photos are a mix of multiple omakase lunches. Today we had yellowtail, scallop, sea bream, snowcrab, bonito, squid with uni, bluefin tuna (lean), handroll, and tamago for 8 pieces of sushi and 1 handroll. We also had a miso soup as one course. I think this is a great experience for someone looking for a more accessible omakase option. I wish they would have an option with more courses and of course a higher price point for days when you feel like a longer meal. I usually consider it a light lunch. The two chefs are always willing to talk more about the fish and the menu. There is one server who is the hostest as well. There are just about 10 seats. Interior is simple and calm. We will be back!

I recently returned for my second visit and was just as impressed as the first time. The restaurant…read moreis absolutely beautiful, offering a variety of dining experiences including omakase chef bar seating, regular table seating, and teppanyaki. Same as the last, this time I enjoyed their $55 omakase set again along with some a la carte items and it was excellent. The sushi and sashimi were fresh, beautifully presented, and every piece was delicious. The cooked dishes were also prepared perfectly and complemented the meal wonderfully. I also noticed they now have a much larger sake selection compared to my first visit, which was a pleasant surprise. From the chefs behind the counter to the serving staff, the service was exceptional throughout the entire experience. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome. One thing I really appreciated was that they seemed to have taken my feedback from my previous visit regarding the noise levels. The dining atmosphere was much more enjoyable this time, showing that they genuinely value customer feedback and continuously strive to improve. Overall, another fantastic experience. Fresh, high-quality food, outstanding service, and a beautiful setting make this an easy recommendation. I'll definitely be returning again.

Came here on a Friday evening around 8pm and this place was really busy. Luckily, I had a…read morereservation and was seated right away. I opted for their summerlicious menu which was $55 and included a starter, main and dessert. Their menu choices were very appealing for m price. The starters and the mains were both good. It's not super premium quality but for the price, I'd say it hit the spot of a mid tier sushi spot. The cod was flaky and the scallops were cooked well. I overall enjoyed everything up until the dessert. The desserts were the weakest link of the entire dinner. The cheesecake was a little dry and the mochi didn't seem super fresh. It was all edible but just not amazing. The service was good, staff were attentive and food came out fairly quick. The design of the place is really nice as well. Not a first option I'd jump for but not a bad spot.

Been a loyal regular at Toshi Ryoriten for a couple of years now, and it's about time I put my…read morethoughts into words. Especially since it's just a quick hop from home, making it my ultimate go-to for omakase cravings. Every course arrives fresh, from the melt-in-your-mouth sushi to the thoughtfully crafted small plates, all bursting with pristine flavors that never disappoint. The chefs bring such a fun, engaging energy to the counter too, turning each visit into a lively experience (highly recommend sitting at the sushi counter), and at this competitive price point, it's no wonder I'm always plotting my next trip back. Highly recommend for anyone seeking top-tier sushi without the fuss.

Only 6 spots available at the sushi bar. So make reservations to avoid disappointment! The chef is…read moreJapanese unlike some of the other omakases in the city. And price is also at par with what you're getting. I dont believe in paying 300-400 and getting salmon sushi... I really enjoyed this place. Have been here countless times. They hot dishes are really good and the hot noodles really tie it in after all the sushi. Highly recommend!

A small restaurant with a truly Japanese feel. The space isn't large, but the moment you walk in…read moreyou can immediately sense a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The soft, dim lighting creates a calm and relaxing ambiance, reminding me of dining in a traditional Japanese ryokan (onsen inn), while also carrying the cozy charm of a family-style meal at a Japanese minshuku (guesthouse). It's an "at-home" style sushi restaurant (アットホーム) where the atmosphere feels relaxed and comfortable, making it a lovely place to casually stop by and enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine. The restaurant focuses on offering high-quality sushi at reasonable prices, allowing guests to experience genuine Japanese flavors in a comfortable setting. Simple, welcoming, and quietly elegant in a very Japanese way. Looking through the menu, we decided to try the Aoyama Course ($89)The meal began with appetizer salad made with Japanese seaweed and snow crab, dressed with a sesame sauce. Next came the sashimi course, with fresh fish. The sashimi were elegantly presented with edible gold flakes, adding a refined Japanese touch. We also ordered a bottle of Japanese sake called "Demon Slayer" to pair with the meal. One charming detail was that the restaurant offered a variety of cute sake cups for us to choose from, which made the experience feel a little more personal and fun. Their sake menu was also very unique, handwritten with clear explanations for each selection, making it easy and enjoyable to browse and pick the perfect sake to go with the meal. We added an order of monkfish liver (ankimo), which was absolutely delicious. It was beautifully marinated and tasted very authentic, rich, smooth, and full of flavour. The butter fried rock lobster tail was delicious. Sautéed in their house special low-sodium garlic butter, the aroma was appetizing. The lobster meat was tender and naturally sweet, the fragrant garlic butter and herbs. Very well balanced dishes of the course. The tempura course followed with a light and crispy assortment of shrimp and vegetables. The batter was delicate and airy, and the tempura dipping sauce was beautifully balanced, adding a gentle savoury depth without overpowering the ingredients. We were then served Dobinmushi, a traditional Japanese seafood soup presented in a charming little teapot-style ceramic pot, which looked both traditional and adorable. The broth was clear yet deeply flavourful, with seafood, vegetables, and mushrooms. Chef's selection of sushi, featuring maguro, hamachi, salmon, Hokkaido uni, and eel. The fish tasted fresh and clean, the uni was creamy and rich, and the eel was tender with a light glaze of sauce, making it a satisfying finish to the savoury courses. For dessert, we chose matcha red bean ice cream and black sesame red bean ice cream. Both ice cream were rich and smooth. Each course arrived at a perfect pace, allowing us to enjoy the meal without feeling rushed or waiting too long. The servers looked lovely dressed in traditional Japanese kimonos, which added a beautiful and authentic touch to the dining experience. The service was excellent, attentive, warm, and very thoughtful throughout the meal, made us feel very comfortable and well taken care of. The restroom located downstairs in the basement, decorated with adorable Hello Kitty touches. It was such a cute and thoughtful detail, and the restroom was also spotlessly clean and very well maintained. Recommend making a reservation in advance. It was a great experience and the set menu was very fulfilling.

If you're looking for authentic sushi in Scarborough this is the place to visit…read more I came here with my boyfriend for a fancy date night. We got one omakase course for 1 and ordered 2 additional rolls to share between us. All the fish was so delicious and fresh - however the shrimp (head) tasted terrible. The roll was decently larger and delicious. Keep in mind this place is pricey, but it makes sense for the quality of the sashimi. For the two of us ( and we weren't even full after) it was ~$160. The restaurant only has 4 tables and it definitely looked a bit run down, so ambiance is defo on the lower end. Service was very attentive by the nice waitress. Ultimately, Will I be back? Yes, if I was craving high-end sushi. I would choose this place over any of those fancy omakase opening downtown. For the hello kitty fans, the entire basement and bathrooms are hello kitty themed which was such a nice surprise.