Toshi Ryoriten

Our go-to Japanese restaurant when we crave for good omakase sushi! Always fresh and their fra gois sushi is the best (and evil!) Book at the sushi bar if possible for best experience.

Disappointing Experience – Not What We Expected from a “Traditional Japanese” Restaurant

My friend and I recently visited this restaurant, which came recommended by a Japanese friend. It’s heavily advertised as an authentic and traditional Japanese restaurant, so we were excited to try it.

However, we were surprised to discover that the sushi roll maker was a Cantonese speaker. This is not about judging anyone based on language or background—but when a place markets itself as “original Japanese,” it’s fair to expect that the experience aligns with that image.

Unfortunately, the service was extremely poor. The waiter made a mistake with my friend’s order and refused to acknowledge the error, instead suggesting it was our fault. Later, while we were still finishing dessert, the waiter abruptly brought us the bill—without us asking for it. Meanwhile, other customers were still sitting and chatting well past their meals, undisturbed. It felt like we were being pushed out, and we couldn’t understand why.

To make matters worse, we noticed the staff warmly thanked and greeted other customers as they left, but not us. The contrast in treatment was very noticeable and made the experience feel even more uncomfortable.

We won’t be returning, and I can’t recommend this place to others. It was a frustrating and disappointing experience, both in terms of service and atmosphere.

Save your time and money—there are far better places to enjoy Japanese cuisine with the respect and hospitality that should come with it.

Authentic Japanese restaurant, one of our favourites in the area. The sushi and tempura are excellent, and they offer nice lunch specials during the week.

Tokyo and Osaka-level Japanese cuisine, at last! Ordered Toshi course $95 (5 stars) and salmon teriyaki-dinner $33. The chef is Japanese and was very amiable upon entering the restaurant. The same could be said for the attentive waitress. It was around 8pm on a Monday so it was rather quiet. The quality of food in combination with the price point deserves a full house.

My one and only go to place for having really good sushi. The fish is always fresh. Highly recommend going with the tasting menu so you get to experience a bunch of awesome dishes and definitely recommend making reservations ahead of time.

Bitter sweet giving a positive review. I want this place all to myself. Superb food, superb service, superb value.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Omakase

Great authentic Japanese place if you're craving sushi. We got 2 lunch sets, a long with some hand rolls, and they were all delicious. Aside from the sushi, the tempura was fried perfectly - good colour and it was light and crispy. Service was great, although the prices were a bit higher than other Japanese restaurants. However the quality was there and we will definitely visit again for dinner.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Authentic Japanese Chef...used to run a Japanese restaurant on King Street in downtown TO. Great food, great service. We're always on budget, so we go at lunch. So yummy...sushi, beef teriyaki, udon :)
We take out to bring home to Scarborough and occasionally eat in.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing quality lunch for affordable prices, the best hidden authentic Japanese operated restaurant gem!

Parking: Attached to the plaza.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chirashi Deluxe

Not a fancy decoration restaurant. A small sushi bar right behind the main door.

The ingredient is fresh abd the portion is right for me. Not over loaded with rice. If you are looking for a simple and affordable omakase dinner in Richmond Hill, here is one of the choices.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Hands down my favourite Japanese cuisine! Food quality and service is excellent and exceptional! You must give Toshi Ryoriten a visit :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great little Japanese place I found tucked in this big plaza. Very zen vibe. Food is delicious. It’s quite a small space so space it limited. I only tried the soba tempura and it was yummy. Will definitely try the sushi next time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Get the omakase

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good service and food. Reasonable price

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A truly authentic Japanese sushi experience! Clean and warm atmosphere sitting infront of the friendly chefs while they work. Chirashi sushi came with a variety of different sashimi and the presentation was so cute! All sushi and sashimi from the course were fresh and high quality. My personal favourites were toro and foie gras!

It was a pleasure to watch chef Toshi and chef Alan prepare the food. Its clear they have a great passion for their work and deliver the finest of sushi. Overall amazing experience!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Omakase