41 Best Japanese Restaurants in Markham

“Good quality food. Fresh sashimi. Expensive though“

“I had a great dinner with friends on 8 June. Good food of great value. Waiter Samuel is cheerful and helpful.“

“Cute take-out only handroll shop! I find myself frequenting this spot more often than I thought I would since it's great for a quick and easy lunch. Buy 3 hand rolls, get one beverage for free. Prices are about $3-8 per handroll, depending on what you pick (I.e. veggie roll versus uni). Parking can be tricky in this plaza at times especially during lunch!“

“Tried the lunch special, it's such a good deal for $20. While the quality is not the same as Japan's, it's pretty close. The fact that you can have ayce appetizers, sushi, and matcha? That's a win for me. My parents will be coming back for seconds.“

“This place is amazing!“

“I LOVE CAFE MOZAIKO.
The attention to detail on the sushi naming and packaging. Fish is always fresh and my personal fave is the torched sushi and tofu pockets. Would get these on repeat everytime. The location near Cathedral town is spacious for indoor and outdoor seating. Lots of drinks to choose from too to pair with the sushi.
If you love Anime and Sushi, this is the spot.

They even had a featured artist alley sticker area by the cashier supporting other local businesses.

Highly recommend!!“

“We came here for lunch as a family of 4 for lunch on Sat, great that it’s not packed (usually wait time for dinner is long). We ordered 3 lunch bento box (sashimi, beef teriyaki and salmon teriyaki) and a tonkatsu udon. Bento box came with a miso soup, I found the soup a bit salty, the bento taste ok for the price. I love their location and will come back again.“

“Was craving for sushi and so happen to find this spot by accident! A nice mom & pop shop who were very kind and cheerful. The food was excellent and the price was fantastic!

Love the small cozy spot! Ordered the Osaka boat and the sushi&tempura box. 10/10“

“My brother and I have been dining with Cho ever since he was at Zen and have followed him here. He consistently delights us with the freshest fish and creative options and combinations. You can’t miss with the sushi omakase. It’s always more than worth the price.

His new spot is an absolute gem.

My partner and I had an incredible sushi omakase meal. Every piece was better than the last and featured a variety of flavours and textures. The shrimp and otoro melted in your mouth. The uni was a symphony. The sea breem and horse mackerel each had a delightful soft bite to them.

Absolutely worth taking the time to have a relaxed and luxurious lunch.“

“This is my new fave poke place!
The portions are generous and the bowls are flavorful and delicious. I’ve ordered from here a couple times and the quality is always consistent. A bit pricy but worth it.
A must try!“

“Had a great experience at Kinton Ramen! I ordered the Spicy Veggie Garlic Ramen, and it was delicious—rich, flavorful, and with just the right amount of spice. The service was also friendly, attentive, and efficient, which made the visit even more enjoyable. I'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!“

“It was amazing. We ordered the chicken nanban• the egg salad was cold at first but inside the chicken was really hot once I took a big bite it became warm and creamy. I also enjoyed the pork belly donburi. The staff we very attentive and service was fast.“

“Food n service“

“Got a scallop hand roll to go, for a little snack, and it was really good. The scallop was soft and fresh, with two pieces on top and I feel like there was more on the inside, bc it felt like I could feel more scallop texture within the rice. The hand roll was warm as well, which some people might not like but I liked it, and sushi rice isn't supposed to be cold anyway. Only $5 if you pay cash.“

“I recently came here for lunch, it was my first time, the lady was very helpful spoke good English and explained everything to me. I got the salmon slayer and it was good value for money, I was satisfied and full. Will be coming here more often for lunch“

“I always get their 40 or 60 piece assorted trays and they're always really good and pretty fresh. Also close to home and accessible.“

“Excellent food“

“Best sushi rest in markham. Excellent service. Delicious foods“

“great food“

“Great food with amazing service
Ordered the House Curry and Ramen
Tonkatsu was crispy and flavourful
While the Ramens simple broth paired well with the pork

Server Anne provided additional broth without us even asking- almost like she read our minds“

“I forgot what top tier sushi tasted like. Their menu is very limited, but everything is masterfully made. The rice is nicely cooked, the pieces are not too big and the rice isn’t too packed. Every slice of fish is exactly the same size. Those details are often missing from other take out sushi places in the city.“

“Nice food, feels like the usual home cooking in japanese family... neaty done.. yummy“

“Went for lunch on a weekday, we are the only customer. We ordered Sashimi bento and beef teriyaki bento. The sashimi was fresh and came with tempura and California rolls.
The beef was a bit rough and the bento does not come with any rolls as most restaurants.
Overall good price for sashimi bento but not the beef bento. The service was great.“

“This place has a wonderful family-friendly atmosphere with genuinely exceptional service. I traveled quite a distance from downtown Toronto to meet a friend, and based on the excellent recommendations from local Markham residents, I decided to give it a try. The staff greeted us warmly with genuine smiles, and even though the restaurant was closing in just 45 minutes, they didn't hesitate to welcome us in. They assured us we could order, sit down, and enjoy our meal without any rush. The team took fantastic care of us throughout our visit, ensuring our food was fresh and checking in regularly to see if we needed anything. It's been a long time since I've experienced such attentive service in a restaurant, and it's clear that this team truly prioritizes their customers. The effort they put into making guests feel valued is truly impressive. Despite the distance, I'll definitely be returning because service like this makes the trip worthwhile. While I didn't have a reservation this time, I'd strongly recommend booking ahead to guarantee your spot. Thank you, Markham Sushi—I look forward to my next visit!“

“food is fantastic, will definitely be back for more“

“First time trying this place out. We all think their food are all quite delicious; the service team are friendly, courteous and attentive; ambiance is nice; and their washrooms are very clean, tidy and inclusive too!

I would give this place a 4.6 rating. It would be great if there could be a couple more desert options, and there are limited parking there as well, so it might be challenging to park there on a busy day. But all in all, it was a lovely dining experience.“

“The wagyu was definitely worth getting. Staff is awesome and smiles throughout. All around great experience in a small but capable Japanese restaurant <3“

“We started going to this restaurant since covid-19. Honestly there were a lot of choices in Markham, and Ikon was not the only sushi restaurant we ordered our food. But things have changed because we can hardly find better restaurant in Markham. There are restaurants that focus on lots of menu choices, some name their food with unheard titles, and some raise their prices to make you feel theirs are imaginative "premium". But Ikon comes in simple packages. They give you the max quality of food in simple menu and shockingly reasonable price. The chefs and the owner (tall woman) always dress in clean and simple outfits, and then greet you with a warming tone as if you were a good friend. As a bonus, take-out orders come with a Japanese soft clothes to carry your food. The whole package is simple and beautiful. Thr portion is bigger than many places. Sadly not many restaurants are like this. Disclaimer: I don't own any restaurant. I do not know any of the staff members and the owners. Japanese food is our family's preferred cuisine.“

“Wonderful establishment that we found by accident while travelling. Had bento, yakisoba and onigiri for lunch. Everything was delicious. Grateful for the zero alcohol asahi while I’m 6 months pregnant. They also had a bunch of home goods and grocery items.

The most incredible part is I left my purse in the eating area and couldn’t get back to the shop in time before leaving Toronto, so we called just before closing and the owner mailed my bag to my house in Sudbury! Even sent it with a snack!!! Can’t believe the generosity and kindness. So relieved to have my bag back, along with a delicious snack.

Will definitely be visiting on our next trip to Toronto.“

“Happened to see the sign for this sushi place as I was going to the Low Carb store . It's a little hidden gem that shares its space with a bakery , the owner/sushi chef asked if I wanted to eat there and I said yes and to my surprise there was a little table that he cleaned and set me up . The sushi was very very good . The quality better than most sushi places that are in same price range , it was a perfect amount of sushi and sashimi. I will for sure order from this chef again . Wonderful service ! Most people that I saw were buying trays of sushi from him.“

“I will be very fair about my experience. We went there at 8:30pm. There were only 3 table of customers which included us. We ate til 10:30pm. Here is why.

The first order came fairly quick, but the 2nd order took a lot longer. We learnt our lesson so we immediately made 3rd order but still took a long time. That’s why we ate for 2 hours. I actually got hungrier waiting for the 2nd.

I would recommend you make large order on your first, but then again you are running the risk of your food getting cold but trust me, your 2nd order will come a lot later. You will have to push the waitress for it or your 2nd order will take forever to come.
3 table 1 waitress and the kitchen is having a hard time to keep up. If you decided to go and see 3+ table of customers, then you better make large order on your first.

Now serving speed aside, their food is great. But some food item on the menu is out of stock which is a bit disappointing.

I wanted to give 3 star but all you can eat skewer is pretty rare and besides I did ate over 60 skewers myself and wasn’t kicked out.

Here are some of the things, expect certain orders end up not coming.

They have a rule, they’d start charging over 100g worth of food not eaten. So before you make your order, ask the waitress if all orders came. That way you can keep track of your orders. (Some order end up not coming then you can reorder it or skip it)

It’s been 2 hours since I left and no stomach ache so the foods are fine.

It is $29.99 all you can eat starting 8:30pm which is reasonable. I would rate it 3.7 which is fairly close to the average rating.

I would definitely revisit the place some time in the future, since the serving speed, lost order and lack of supply can all be fixed by making huge order on the first one.

But remember don’t waste food even though it is all you can eat, that’s just courtesy and respect for foods.“

“Regular Sushi Don, has three Salmon, one tuna, two Hokkigai, two Tamago, four pieces of other fishes, one shrimp, one fried shrimp head, and some fish roe. Slices of Salmon are big and fresh. Very good value. Salmon Don is great for Salmon lovers. Katsu rice is okay and the Katsu is a bit thin but taste okay. Chicken Katsu Don is a bit too salty. Dragon rolls look good. Lunch menu combos are good. Have not tried other food yet.“

“Great place for sushi burritos in Markham!“

“Great food , good service!!!“

“Nice and quaint little spot. It’s a small storefront designed for a quick sit down or a to go order. The owner has been there for 11 years and was a pleasure to speak with. I got the half and half #74 to go and it was excellent. Will be heading back“

“Oh my goodness, this was so good! The staff was attentive, the food was great, and their special hand rolls that were made at the table were so good. Definitely recommend!“

“Haven’t tried everything from this place yet, but I absolutely love their matcha opera. My office mates were impressed with the cages as well.“

“Amazing sushi spot! Our fav sushi restaurant in Markham ❤️ Excellent customer service. Fresh sushi and sashimi. Highly recommended 👍🏼“

“It is a 5🌟 Ramen you must try!“

“Cool. Sake and sashimi for dinner.“

“Was craving sushi and decided to drop by for a sushi platter and it definitely didn’t disappoint.

AiSushi’s quality is always guaranteed and can be trusted. Their sashimi is always so fresh and sweet and I always crave it once in a while.

Would definitely come back whenever I’m in the area and craving sushi!“