42 Best Japanese Restaurants in Markham

“Good quality food. Fresh sashimi. Expensive though“

“老板非常友善，出品各方面也很好，值得推薦“

“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!“

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

“Amazing service, party of 7 people enjoyed the combined meal for both the sushi & sukiyaki AYCE, was a large selection of sushi and especially different cuts of wagyu beef. Would recommend for those with a large party and good appetite.“

“This place is amazing!“

“This place consistently delivers delicious torched sushi! It's a unique, anime-themed mom-and-pop sushi shop that's a rare hole in the wall. I love their assorted platters for parties - it' always a crowd favourite especially for kids. The portions are generous and the flavours are so delicious. My favourites are the aburi shrimp oishi and aburi salmon nambulite.

I used to live in this neighbourhood and have since moved away. Every time I'm back in the area I hit this place up!“

“We had an amazing experience at this Japanese restaurant. The customer service was fantastic, the background music was incredible, and the food was on another level. Overall, I highly recommend it, especially if you value great service. They are amazing!“

“This was my first time dining at CHO SAN Omakase, and it was a really nice experience from start to finish. The atmosphere felt intimate and relaxed, making it easy to enjoy the meal at a comfortable pace.

The omakase was thoughtfully prepared, with each course flowing nicely into the next. Everything tasted fresh and well-balanced, and you could tell a lot of care went into both the ingredients and presentation. The pacing of the meal was just right, allowing you to fully enjoy each dish.

One of the highlights of the experience was the chef. He was very talkative and friendly, and we had genuinely good conversations throughout the meal. He also took the time to explain the dishes and share details about the seafood, which made the experience feel personal and engaging.

Overall, it was a great first visit with delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and an interactive chef. I would definitely recommend CHO SAN Omakase. To make a reservation, you can call the restaurant or text them directly.“

“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.“

“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“

“The food here is always fresh and delicious. The service is absolutely warm and amazing and the owners do a very good job of keeping everyone happy with wonderful meals prepared fresh and with the best ingredients. The atmosphere is warm and cosy and very inviting. Highly recommend for anyone to try!“

“Had a great experience at Kinton Ramen! We ordered the Original Pork Ramen and the Shoyu Pork Ramen, and both were absolutely perfect. The broth was rich and flavorful, the noodles were cooked just right, and everything tasted fresh and delicious. Our server was also wonderful, friendly, and made us feel very welcome throughout our meal. We’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!“

“Excellent food“

“Really enjoyed my meal here!!! The rice was soft and held together well, and the portions were filling. The staff checked on us a couple of times but didn’t rush us at all. Definitely one of the better sushi spots I’ve tried recently. 😋😋“

“great food“

“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.“

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

“We ordered takeout and it was not a long wait, it was packaged up really well and it was the best pork cutlet curry I have ever had. Huge portion, perfectly cooked. So tender inside and crispy outside. Curry had perfect amount of spice. Highly recommend.“

“Had an excellent experience. The food here was amazing—everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The ingredients felt high quality, and each dish was made with great attention to detail. From the presentation to the taste, everything was impressive. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere was comfortable and relaxing. Great place to enjoy delicious food, and I’ll definitely be coming back again.“

“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.“

“Food n service“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“Take nice Japanese restaurant with extensive menu. It includes everything you want... Udon, sushi, rolls, cooked dishes, lunch bentos, etc. I had the rainbow roll. The roll was perfect. A big sized tool with a thin layer of rice and lots of filling. The atmosphere is also really relaxing and Zen. Staff were friendly. Works definitely come back“

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

“Best yakisoba ever and the creamy udon is absolutely incredible! So addicting 🤤
Super friendly staff, and cool atmosphere with gundam posters 😍
I’m definitely coming back to try everything“

“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.“

“AiSushi is always fast and efficient — even for takeout orders, they get everything done quickly despite being super busy most of the time. The fish is always very fresh, and that’s what keeps me coming back. Honestly, their takeout is perfect, and I almost order from them every week!“

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

“A small sushi takeout place. They offer most of the popular sashimi, sushi and maki rolls. Decent food quality, very nice presentation as always. If you plan to try it during the weekend, advance order is recommended as there are always many orders in the queue.“

“Great food , good service!!!“

“I picked up the Chirashi Don here. The price was reasonable and the quality was excellent. Service was friendly and efficient. They provide chopsticks napkins and shoyu. The Don has the customary little dab of wasabi so we sat at a table and chowed down. Nice!“

“The best sushi. Good portion sizes, fresh fish, they don’t cheap out on the amount of fish in the sushi. Family owned, good atmosphere inside. Not all you can eat but I never leave hungry and I never spend as much as I would at all you can eat. Reccomending this place to everyone!! I’ve come at least 10-12 times“

“Affordable sushi with a large menu selection, including rice and noodle options.
The sushi quality is average, but not much fish taste. I feel like they should try getting slightly better quality fish and charge slightly higher prices.
There's a good amount of seating available, and I see most people order takeout.“

“Great place for sushi burritos in Markham!“

“Cool. Sake and sashimi for dinner.“

“This is a takeout-only sushi spot, but definitely a hidden gem. The sushi is always incredibly fresh, tasty, and made with high-quality ingredients. I really appreciate that they customize orders exactly how you want, and everything is prepared quickly without compromising quality.
The prices are very reasonable for the quality you get, which makes it even better. On top of that, the owner is very friendly and polite, creating a welcoming experience every time.
Highly recommend if you’re looking for fresh, delicious sushi for takeout!“

“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!“