50 Best Japanese Restaurants in Toronto

“Selected the Chef's counter seating for the Kaiseki style 9 course Omakase menu. It did not disappoint. The food was artistically presented and tasted even better than it looked. Chef was very engaging, soliciting feedback from clients. Staff were very knowledgeable and service(serving/clearing plates, refilling cups) was executed very efficiently and un obtrusively. Plan to return with friends. A very enjoyable evening.“

“Still my favourite neighbourhood sushi resto. Small, sweet and very well done.“

“Had Valentines dinner there last night. The first dinner package was mainly sashimi but the changed it to sushi for us at a reasonable extra cost . The food was excellent and the wait staff were attentive and friendly. Will definitely go back. An extra was that the waitress who greeted us was Japanese.“

“Visiting Toronto and we found this hip place. Servers were nice, food was good, drinks were amazing! Sake Bomb!!! 👍🏼👍🏼“

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

“Great service and great food. Really like this place.“

“We go to Toronto once a year. One of our first stops once we arrive is dinner at imanishi Japanese kitchen. Our family of four love their entire menu and how everything is a sharing plate. This most recent visit, we had four servings of Hamachi Sashimi which was fresh, sublime and especially yummy. Our ten year old ate most of the servings and loved it. We also had the fluke carpaccio which was equally delicious. The anchovy potato salad, corn kakiage and prawn and cilantro salad were equally first rate. The different tastes were umami and everything was executed in a first rate manner. The only large plate we got was the Gyudon (thinly sliced beef on rice) which our kids enjoyed very much. We could have ordered the entire menu but you need to save a little room for the Japanese toast with Taro ice cream. We left very very satisfied and we’ll be back. We highly recommend.“

“I’m a foodie who loves finding great spots, and eating alone at Haru Shabu Shabu was so much fun! The staff was really kind and helped me pick the tastiest dishes. The food was fresh and super yummy, and the place felt warm and cozy. It’s one of my favorite restaurants, and I can’t wait to come back! You should totally try it!“

“Looking at the window I was asked if I wanted to see what they looked like as there was a display. I was sold when I did. The crab and the spicy beef one were SO good, Presentation was also beautiful. Quick and delicious grab and go snack. Spicy was my favorite!“

“Great staff. Awesome vibe. This is a place where you go to take your time, enjoy the food, wine and company.“

“This is my favourite sushi spot on Queen East. While a smaller and more intimate restaurant it gas sufficient seating and a cozy atmosphere. It is a bit on the pricer side for what sushi can be but the good thing is the quality definitely matches the price point. All of the items and dishes we have gotten were fresh, well presented and tasty! Service is warm and quick which is not often a pairing you find in most restaurants but you will find it here.“

“Best Japanese food Ive had in a long time. Friendly staff, good prices.“

“Authentic Ramen experience with their gold standard of food and service. Clean, friendly, bilingual.“

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

“Enjoy the main dish with 1 dollar drink promotion. I ordered Curry chicken rice with white peach oolong tea, it was really delicious! Will definitely come back!“

“We had a wonderful dinner at Kingyo Izakaya! The service was amazing, the food was presented in such lovely, creative ways and was delicious! We will be back! Thank you for a great evening!“

“My go-to for authentic Japanese food downtown with seasonal menus perfect for the occasion.“

“This is everything a local Sushi place should be. The food is fantastic and the only thing better is the service. from my first visit to my most recent. Charlie has done an outstanding job making us feel welcome and providing an excellent dining experience, I highly recommend.“

“Wow! I had never come across this little hidden gem. The sushi was exceptional - extremely fresh and tasty- despite the price point which is very reasonable. The place is small but charming and the owners and chef are just lovely. This is now going to be my go to sushi place going forward!!“

“super friendly staff and awesome manager who didn't blink an eye and replaced my mom and aunts order to accommodate their health conditions. bomb food and and super fast serve time. will be back again Special shout out to Damont for being an awesome manager!“

“Visiting here from Ottawa, we saw this place and thought I love tacos and my friend loves sushi ... what couple better. It was sooooo good. the food is exceptional and the service was impeccable. We suggested that they open a place in Ottawa. You won't be disappointed.“

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

“We had a delightful dining experience at Megumi Mazesoba. Their culinary offerings were exceptionally delectable, and the ambiance was both cozy and invigorating. Furthermore, the establishment is family-friendly, making it an ideal destination for individuals with children. The owner and staff demonstrated remarkable professionalism and courtesy throughout our visit. Based on this positive experience, we anticipate revisiting this establishment in the future. ❤️“

“We’ve been to DOKKAEBI multiple times as we live in the neighborhood. This was an awesome find and a great addition to the Bloor Wesr / High Park área. Food is always tasty and on point plus service is outstanding. Super nice servers, in particular the chef’s wife who I believe is one of the owners of the place. She’s always super welcoming and friendly. Highly recommend this place!“

“We ate here the last two nights, because we absolutely had to come back for more before leaving the city. I am so impressed with the quality of the food and the service. We will definitely be back the next time we’re in town!“

“My only regret was not visiting earlier. The shoyu classic was incredibly good; the pork was very tender and the broth was smoky and hearty. Our waitress was very charming and friendly. Bit cramped with lunch crowd but was more focused on the good food. Highly recommend!“

““The food is extremely delicious, and everything was outstanding. The place is beautiful, calm, and clean, with wonderful music that creates a relaxing atmosphere. I highly recommend everyone to visit and try the delicious sushi in all its varieties.” 🍣✨“

“We haven't had such fantastic sushi in a long time! Nothing like window seating for watching the world go by while ejoying freshly made sushi and rolls. Best sushi we've had in TO. Rollstar Sushi lives up to its name. Comes with friendliest service and cash discount too.“

“Very fresh food and fantastic service! Sushi pieces were perfectly sized, which I find is a problem in a lot of places. Can’t wait to go back!“

“Amazing food, drinks and service in a chic and lively atmosphere“

“Superb customer service. fresh foods“

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

“Had the omakase dinner at Sushi Umi and it was absolutely delicious. The quality and variety were outstanding, and the value was incredible. Chef Anatoly made our evening truly special with his skill and hospitality. We’ll definitely be returning!“

“I love it“

“My favourite omakase in Toronto!!! The menu’s variety — you get many textures, flavours, cooking styles (grilled, raw, broiled, tempura, rice etc.). That keeps things interesting. Kappo Sato feels like a restaurant where love for Japanese food and craft really shows. Really love this place❤️“

“Incredible! Most of all thank you so much for making me feel so safe as a celiac! The server without prompting, always let me know in advance what was in each item and, substitution recommendations and as everything was delivered to the table she reconfirmed each item. Such a fabulous experience and omg so delicious! An adventure and experience! Thank you guys!“

“I just returned from Japan two months ago and although we didn’t make it into the Michelin star sushi restaurant we had planned to get in to, I must say that no sushi we had in Japan topped the flavors we experienced here at Iwami. The premium sushis are definitely worth experiencing. The sesame sauce was incredible. My wife had the chicken infused with truffle. It knocked me out. The udon my son had was again better than many we had in Japan. Nice work chef! You did good!“

“I had so much fun! It was my birthday, and we went for a karaoke night. I had avocado maki, and it tasted really REALLY good. 👍 My parents had other stuff too and they liked it a lot and loved it a lot. So I’d highly recommend the food. And our waitress was really nice and always made sure we were cared for! The place was very vibey, and our karaoke machine was super good. It sounded awesome. The place was very clean and everyone was very polite. If you’re looking for a cool awesome epic place to go eat and have karaoke, this is DEFINITELY the place! 😊“

“Kinton Ramen offers delicious Japanese ramen, such as chicken, pork and vegetarian dishes.“

“First Omakase experience, it was better than expected. Every bite was delicious! My favourite were the Toro/Tuna belly, Scallops, Salmon, torched items... I guess I loved it all. Highly recommend. Worth the quality and experience for that price!

This is recommended for open minded people who are willing to have raw, semi-cook and cooked fish items.“

“A nice little spot just barely off the corner of Bloor and Bathurst. They offer fairly portioned and priced donburi options with a cute vibe inside the store. The wall of sticky notes made for an entertaining view while enjoying my salmon donburi.“

“This place is phenomenal! Firstly, it’s the best sushi in the area. Not by a little but by a long shot! Trust me. Just try it. But also, the staff are amazing. I made a mistake by ordering something that I’m allergic to and they fixed it for me with a smile. Super kind of them because it was entirely my fault. I love this place“

“I had a Diet Coke, pork okonomiyaki, and yakisoba for about $37. Both the okonomiyaki and yakisoba were delicious. The okonomiyaki was perfectly cooked, not too sweet, and had a good amount of meat. The yakisoba was also well cooked, had lots of protein (shrimp, beef, etc.), and tasted great.

The portion sizes were good—not small, but not excessively large either. The restaurant itself is quite small but has a good atmosphere. The servers were quick and helpful!“

“I didn't like sushi before coming here. I really loved it. And the staff is extremely helpful and kind. We were in a hurry and they did all they could to serve us extremely fast. I would give this place 6 strars if it was an option. Beautiful space too!“

“A place where Japanese goes for their comfort eats! Not your regular ramen place. This place has more and even gives you a compliment dish like our sashimi with amazing sauces! My husband was so impressed with how much care and love each dish was made! Even their dish ware and spoons are not plastic! If you love real Japanese food this is the place!“

“Delicious and reasonably priced ramen in the heart of Kensington market. So happy we finally came here. The quantity was amazing and glad we came hungry and left here with full heart and belly. My creamy mushroom ramen which is the only veggie option was delicious. The hot chili powder gave it a nice kick. The service was prompt and our waitress was courteous. The ambiance is very simple but bright and clean. I would come back here for a nice and fulfilling meal.“

“This place was really good bang for its buck. For $20 ish for the meal and unlimited side dishes and ice cream I would say this was well worth the price. I got the Gyudon and I actually loved it the flavour was pretty good and my partner got the hamachi don, which was also pretty well flavoured. For the side dishes; I quite liked the miso soup and liked how you can adjust the amount of seaweed / scallions you add. The takoyaki was decent for a buffet styled one. I thought the raddish kimchi was good. The cucumber was not as good as I thought it would be (a bit soft and under seasoned), the kimchi also was not as flavourful as I thought either. The fish cakes were good. I also liked the ice cream.“

“The quality of the food is very high, the service is always prompt and friendly, and it's a small local business that I enjoy supporting.“

“It's one of the best current hidden gems in Toronto. The orignial chicken with purple rice is our all time favourite, but you can't go wrong with any choice. The chicken is plump, juicy, and has a delicious crispy skin. A must try!“

“the food the staff the vibe makes this one of the best places to hangout and visit for what ever occasion you wont be disappointed at HAPA“