28 Best Japanese Restaurants in Scarborough

“Absolutelyyyyy delicious.

I got the Braised Beef and my friend got the Tonkatsu - both portions were more than enough. The broths were extremely flavourful and all the toppings were delicious. My beef was tender and juicy. The Braised Beef had a kick to it. Best ramen I’ve had in the GTA.

Service was quick, the place was very quiet for lunch time.

Lots of seating options - calm and quiet atmosphere.

Highly recommended, we will be back.

Vegetarian options: Couple veggie options“

“Arrived slightly before 12PM with my girlfriend and managed to get our names first on the waitlist. Promptly after, it started getting packed with tons of people signing up for the waitlist. Was very surprised to see how busy it was on a Wednesday afternoon at opening.

We both went for the $26.99 AYCE lunch special. Soup bases are included in the price and you can choose up to 2 different bases. Items to choose from were a bit limited from a protein perspective, but we were more than happy to inhale beef brisket slices and seafood. Veggies and sides were great too. Ice cream cone at the end was great and the perfect way to end the meal. Wasn’t the biggest fan of the Hokkaido pudding.

Service was exceptional. Staff members were very attentive, consistently topping up our soup pots, pouring water for us, and getting our food orders. Seating time is limited to 1 hour and 45 minutes. Ample time in my opinion.

Overall, we really enjoyed our time at Daimaru. I highly recommend it, especially for their lunch special. We both ate for just under $60 including a tip!“

“I will recommend great restaurant“

“Awesome katsu at affordable prices.

Chicken katsu (dark) with rice:
- super crispy (yet not oily!) batter
- chicken was slightly thin but still juicy and tender
- sauce on top was the perfect sweetness
- had a sample of curry mayo for dipping that also slapped
- furikake on the rice was a nice savoury touch
- generic coleslaw/salad but who cares

At $15, it's pretty great value for a sizeable katsu meal. Sitting is tough as it's a small place with only 8 counter seats, but it seems like a great place for takeout. Payment is also debit or cash only.“

“Stopped for a quick bite. Small hidden restaurant, but some good food.
The service was polite and family operated so they really put an effort behind the service and food. And it was great.
Enjoyed the food serving was good. Only suggestion, a few menus with pictures. But loved the meal.
I would definitely revisit“

“We came because you have good reviews. We found out that Gyu Hito is an amazing go-to-place for delicious Japanese AYCE BBQ! The restaurant has a modern feel to it and the staff is incredibly attentive to our food needs. Such good service! The food itself is so tasty (so many different types of seasoned meats) and there are many yummy sides you can order as well! The most thing I like is the fruit tea, best combination with BBQ. Dessert is also something to look forward to because you can choose your favourite Melona popsicle and have it with a sweet creme brule dessert!“

“If you really like fresh Japanese food, that is the place.“

“Five star dining experience in Scarborough exists!!!

If you're looking for a top tier, Japanese cuisine experience, look no further than Nakamori on Brimley and Eglinton.

It honestly feels like I went on an expensive anniversary date downtown but I didn't! I found that experience locally.

The creativity in how all the dishes and flavours were put together was mind blowing. Hats off to the chef!

I got full halfway through my main course but I told my stomach to shut up and eat the rest.
And then when I learned the chef makes in-house ice cream you best believe I told my stomach to shut up again and I got 2 scoops: 1 basil chocolate chip and 1 roasted green tea.

I have zero regrets other than I wish my stomach was bigger.

Thank you everyone at Nakamori Japanese Restaurant for the best dining experience in Scarborough!“

“I had a fantastic experience at Qoo Sushi. The sushi was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every roll had the perfect balance of texture and taste. What really stood out, though, was the excellent customer service. The staff was attentive, friendly, and made great recommendations based on my preferences.

From the quality of the food to the warm, welcoming atmosphere, Qoo Sushi is a must-visit for sushi lovers. Highly recommend!“

“Took my sister here to celebrate her birthday. The service was impeccable, the food was superb and the chef was very knowledgeable - and to top it off they even gave my sister another dessert for her birthday! The whole experience was a perfect way to end off her special day! Would gladly recommend!“

“I’ve been to another branch of this restaurant before, which had BBQ—this one doesn’t, just Japanese dishes. Overall, I found the quality pretty average. Some of the sashimi had a slight freezer taste and didn’t feel super fresh.

It was around $50 per person including tax.
The biggest surprise? The ginger milk pudding 薑汁撞奶—it was unexpectedly good!“

“Greatest taste sensation 😋😋😋“

“I got the matcha shokupan, chicken katsu sando and pork katsu sando. The shokupan is to die for, it’s so good. The chicken katsu was more tender than the pork katsu but both were so good. The store inside is also super duper clean, I don’t think I’ve seen a store cleaner than this.“

“Great place to recommend to group parties for enjoying good food and gathering. 100% great services and food. 5 stars.“

“I work in the area, and whenever I meet new colleagues, I always recommend this sushi spot. Everyone I’ve suggested it to has praised the generous portions of meat in their sushi and the fair pricing for the quality offered.

While I haven’t been to many sushi places myself, I trust the positive feedback I hear, and this place definitely lives up to the hype.

Every time I order, the quality is consistently excellent, and everything is always fresh. Highly recommend!“

“The food is always good and fresh. Personal favourite is the Crazy Cali!! Loveee it. The service is also amazing, the nice young lady named Becky is always smiling and happy to serve, I love her energy! Never had a bad experience here, only the best!“

“The food is good portion and the price is right. Excellent customer service“

“i’ve done takeout from here before but tonight was my first time dining in. i adore the rice here and the chirashi din is absolutely delicious. i ended up taking half home to prolong my absolute joy. the tamago was a little frozen but it didn’t bother me much as it was delicious later at home. love love love it. my mother had the tempura ramen and she enjoyed it as well. the broth was not overly salty but you can always add shoyu if you like a salty strong broth (i preferred how it came but ik some like their ramen pretty salty). the tempura was crispy and warm and the tsuyu was great with it. the man who served us was nice and we enjoyed our meal (especially since it’s so close for us). small quaint place to dine :) we will definitely be continuing to order takeout and dine in when we can! salmon and butterfish is always delish.

Parking: there is parking directly in front of the restaurant! :)“

“The food is excellent and cooked to perfection and the portions are big enough to fill you up and the soup is excellent you have to try it I've been to other locations but this one is the best one for service and the quality of food“

“I love it“

“Great staff great food. Quiet and friendly atmosphere. 100% will be returning very soon with my friends“

“Great variety. Lots of sushi options.. it was our first time trying Daikon (Radish) Rolls which replaces the seaweed + rice, and we found them quite refreshing.

The combo with dim sum is unique too.. loved the Beef Tripe and Sticky Rice. I’d stay away from the Peking Duck however, it doesn’t include crispy skin.

You also get a nice ambiance with dine-in, can hold a conversation without shouting. Only reco here is for more playlist variety.. they had Taylor Swift on repeat.. for nearly 2 hours.“

“My girlfriend and I had decided to try this Korean-Japanese restaurant nearby. We received excellent customer service, and the food was great as well. James was such a very friendly, polite, and professional employee. I felt like I was treated well—one of the best customer services I have experienced. I would highly recommend this restaurant.“

“It should be an old restaurant that has been open for 20 years. If you like Korean food, you must not miss it. The taste is old-fashioned, including bibimbap, pork bone soup, cold noodles, sweet and sour pork, and various pots. They are all very good. It’s a taste that you’ll miss if you don’t eat it for a while. Hope it keeps going.“

“Wonderful lunch experience with @Katsuya.ca definitely must try! Great food awesome staff. Thanks for a great experience“

“A taste of Japan in Toronto. Very fresh ingredients. Excellent service.“

“I love this place! Cozy and quiet sushi spot with quality food and great service! This is my first time coming here with my husband and we enjoyed it quite a bit, and will definitely be back when we're in the area. We had the yaki udon, spicy salmon roll, and salmon & avocado roll - devoured it before remembering to take photos!“

“I've been frequenting this place for a few months now, and the chicken teriyaki wrap is verifiably one of the best things that I love to grab on the way home! The food is always delicious for an extremely good price and the cook is very sweet and always prepares them with care. I know it's too much to wish that she never retires and this place never closes but I will treasure every meal I can get from here until that time comes!!“