Incredible experience - 2 Michelin star, we enjoyed our time start to finish. Highly recommend!
Adriana Wietrzynski
My husband and I have been here twice, always amazing!
Lino i
This is the best sushi restaurant in Canada where you can truly experience the essence of Japan. You’ll be impressed by the chef’s warm personality and the skillful performance that accompanies each dish. It’s a dining experience that engages all your senses. The hospitality and service are outstanding, making it well worth a visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
B R
I have been to Michelin star restaurants and others all across the world. This restaurant lives up to the praise. I note others complaining of the price; if price at a Michelin star restaurant is a problem for you I suggest going to the McDonald’s drive thru.
Hai Tran
Food was fresh and very good. Getting ingredients from the Louis Vuitton trunk is a little much. Service was good but too good? I was escorted by 3 different people too get to the washroom. 😆 Chef Masaki Saito lives up to the hype. Prices are not for the faint at heart!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Doan Thai Hoa Tran
The elements that make Sushi Masaki Saito's unbeatable taste are: tradition, exceptional quality of ingredients, delectable offerings and an attitude of respect for customers.
This is the first and only restaurant in Canada with a 2 Michelin-starred chef ⭐️⭐️. The restaurant has an Omakase menu for $680 per person (price does not include HST 13% and tip 20%) with the option to pair with tea or sake.
My friend and I chose to pair with hot tea for $15 per tea bag and a bottle of Jikon Omachi 2021 sake for $250 for this dinner. Since the drink menu does not disclose the price of the tea, my friend and I were equally shocked when we saw the bill of $15 for a tea bag.
My friend and I went to Sushi Masaki Saito with very high expectations due to the fact that this is the 2nd most expensive omakase restaurant in North America, behind only the 3 Michelin-starred omakase restaurant Masa in New York. Personally, I am not a big fan of sushi rolls because I like to focus on the quality of the fish and the ingredients that go with it.
I don’t know if I could tell anyone else whether this dinner was worth the price or not, because it’s a personal decision. So “was it worth it?” is a question that only you can answer. For me, it was worth it and I really enjoyed it. It was a once-in-a-lifetime dining experience.
The unique experience that makes this place stand out is Chef Masaki Saito – he is always your chef. There are only 11 seats in the restaurant, split over 2 evenings per night so that he can be the one to serve each guest. Chef Saito is incredibly approachable – he is fun, friendly and very kind, making each guest feel welcome and part of your special dining experience. The staff is large and always very helpful. They can sense when you need something. They ask questions and provide answers about everything from food to interior design. Chef Saito even noticed that my friend was left-handed so he reversed the direction of his dishes for her – a thoughtful touch that my friend and I couldn’t help but admire as we chatted throughout the night.
It is indisputable when it comes to their food’s quality. Their fish is flown in directly from Japan twice a week on a direct flight to Toronto to ensure maximum freshness. For the rice, the foundation of sushi, Chef Saito buys award-winning rice from Nikka province from a supplier that sells exclusively to Sushi Masaki Saito in Canada. You can taste the difference: the rice is sticky but also fluffy so diners can feel every grain of rice when you bite into it. Mixed with a blend of five red vinegars, the rice has a brown color unlike any other sushi I have tasted. The seasoning is also made in-house, their ginger takes a week to ferment and uses bamboo ginger, hence it is really crunchy, fresh, yet not too strong. Even the wasabi is enhanced by chopping the wasabi root into a smooth paste.
My favorites are the toro with truffles, otoro and steamed abalone with liver sauce. I usually find otoro too fatty for me but this one has a great balance. Also, the truffles are rich and the abalone liver is one of the best I have ever had.
As for the space, the decorations including the sushi bar are made from 200 year old Hinoki wood imported from Japan. Their wooden cabinets are also made by craftsmen in Japan so you feel like you are dining in Edo. The design of their sushi bar is well thought out with a shelf under the counter to store your jacket or bag and a raised marble ledge that acts as a footrest. My friend and I never once needed to reach for our plates since as soon as Chef Saito put down our food, a server would quickly take our food from the bar and bring it to us.
This is a true traditional sushi experience, the dishes are served fresh without the addition of soy, wasabi or anything else that other sushi restaurants are using that makes sushi less and less similar to its classic form. Sushi Masaki Saito is a comp
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fer Rmrz
The experience is worth living
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
LostDog Toby
An absolutely amazing experience. Very intimate and elegant. Superb preparation by a true sushi master.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Krista Gallo
I took my boyfriend here for his birthday and it was amazing! Chef makes you feel at home, especially being served sushi straight from his hand. I have never had sushi like this in my life. You can taste each grain of rice. The fish is extremely high quality and so fresh. Thank you for a great dining experience all around!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
이지오
If you look at the taste alone, it's the best among all restaurants in Toronto, but it's also very expensive... In particular, Tsumami was overwhelmingly more delicious than any other omakase. I don't usually like ankimo that much, but I really ate the ankimo with tofu sauce here. The sushi seemed to be a little more put together than other places, but it was excellent. The atmosphere seems to be mixed. Saito-san continued the party-like atmosphere by making jokes in between, and I really liked it. However, people who want to eat while quietly conversing like other fine dining restaurants may be confused. The service was perfect. Saito-san's customer service was very fun, and the service from the servers, especially the male server who appeared to be the manager, was very professional and elegant. What's disappointing is that it took a relatively long time for the food to come out. And the price is 1000 dollars...
A masterful culinary experience. It genuinely was one of the best meals of my life. Chef Masaki Saito deserves his accolades of being the only two star Michelin chef in Canada.
One interesting note - we got there for the 6:30 p.m. seating and there was only four of us. At first this caught me off guard, but we learned from Chef that they only individually serve four to six people in the first seating and then the remainder of the seats for the 8:30 seating (which I think is between 12 or 14 people a night).
It is very intimate experience and I highly recommend it if you want to splurge on an experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Syanne Burgdorf
Words can barely come close to describing my experience at Masaki Saito. Everything from the decor, the pottery used, how things were placed, the out of this world staff, down to the authentic green tea that was served. All of it, perfect. One of the ladies serving us even picked up on me speaking bits of Japanese and talked with me about what I'd learned. And let me tell you, every staff member is a wealth of knowledge. That's not even mentioning the food. Every dish a meticulously crafted masterpiece prepared before your eyes, to be enjoyed from first bite to last. I can never taste sushi again without comparing it to chef Saito-san's edible works of art. Thank you, all of you, so much for making my birthday unforgettable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nathan Mills
An Omakase experience unlike any other.
Incredibly skilled and entertaining chef, the dishes were unbelievable. You will leave comfortably full. If you don’t, you can simply ask for your favourite dish again (at least I could). The sushi rice was truly impressive. Obviously expensive, but something you should do at least once in your life if you love sushi or food in general.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mo (AJ)
Overpriced and mediocre food. MSSM Yorkville also sucks.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Adam Jefferson (AJ)
Overpriced and mediocre food. MSSM Yorkville also sucks.
Incredible experience - 2 Michelin star, we enjoyed our time start to finish. Highly recommend!
My husband and I have been here twice, always amazing!
This is the best sushi restaurant in Canada where you can truly experience the essence of Japan. You’ll be impressed by the chef’s warm personality and the skillful performance that accompanies each dish. It’s a dining experience that engages all your senses. The hospitality and service are outstanding, making it well worth a visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
I have been to Michelin star restaurants and others all across the world. This restaurant lives up to the praise. I note others complaining of the price; if price at a Michelin star restaurant is a problem for you I suggest going to the McDonald’s drive thru.
Food was fresh and very good. Getting ingredients from the Louis Vuitton trunk is a little much. Service was good but too good? I was escorted by 3 different people too get to the washroom. 😆 Chef Masaki Saito lives up to the hype. Prices are not for the faint at heart!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
The elements that make Sushi Masaki Saito's unbeatable taste are: tradition, exceptional quality of ingredients, delectable offerings and an attitude of respect for customers.
This is the first and only restaurant in Canada with a 2 Michelin-starred chef ⭐️⭐️. The restaurant has an Omakase menu for $680 per person (price does not include HST 13% and tip 20%) with the option to pair with tea or sake.
My friend and I chose to pair with hot tea for $15 per tea bag and a bottle of Jikon Omachi 2021 sake for $250 for this dinner. Since the drink menu does not disclose the price of the tea, my friend and I were equally shocked when we saw the bill of $15 for a tea bag.
My friend and I went to Sushi Masaki Saito with very high expectations due to the fact that this is the 2nd most expensive omakase restaurant in North America, behind only the 3 Michelin-starred omakase restaurant Masa in New York. Personally, I am not a big fan of sushi rolls because I like to focus on the quality of the fish and the ingredients that go with it.
I don’t know if I could tell anyone else whether this dinner was worth the price or not, because it’s a personal decision. So “was it worth it?” is a question that only you can answer. For me, it was worth it and I really enjoyed it. It was a once-in-a-lifetime dining experience.
The unique experience that makes this place stand out is Chef Masaki Saito – he is always your chef. There are only 11 seats in the restaurant, split over 2 evenings per night so that he can be the one to serve each guest. Chef Saito is incredibly approachable – he is fun, friendly and very kind, making each guest feel welcome and part of your special dining experience. The staff is large and always very helpful. They can sense when you need something. They ask questions and provide answers about everything from food to interior design. Chef Saito even noticed that my friend was left-handed so he reversed the direction of his dishes for her – a thoughtful touch that my friend and I couldn’t help but admire as we chatted throughout the night.
It is indisputable when it comes to their food’s quality. Their fish is flown in directly from Japan twice a week on a direct flight to Toronto to ensure maximum freshness. For the rice, the foundation of sushi, Chef Saito buys award-winning rice from Nikka province from a supplier that sells exclusively to Sushi Masaki Saito in Canada. You can taste the difference: the rice is sticky but also fluffy so diners can feel every grain of rice when you bite into it. Mixed with a blend of five red vinegars, the rice has a brown color unlike any other sushi I have tasted. The seasoning is also made in-house, their ginger takes a week to ferment and uses bamboo ginger, hence it is really crunchy, fresh, yet not too strong. Even the wasabi is enhanced by chopping the wasabi root into a smooth paste.
My favorites are the toro with truffles, otoro and steamed abalone with liver sauce. I usually find otoro too fatty for me but this one has a great balance. Also, the truffles are rich and the abalone liver is one of the best I have ever had.
As for the space, the decorations including the sushi bar are made from 200 year old Hinoki wood imported from Japan. Their wooden cabinets are also made by craftsmen in Japan so you feel like you are dining in Edo. The design of their sushi bar is well thought out with a shelf under the counter to store your jacket or bag and a raised marble ledge that acts as a footrest. My friend and I never once needed to reach for our plates since as soon as Chef Saito put down our food, a server would quickly take our food from the bar and bring it to us.
This is a true traditional sushi experience, the dishes are served fresh without the addition of soy, wasabi or anything else that other sushi restaurants are using that makes sushi less and less similar to its classic form. Sushi Masaki Saito is a comp
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The experience is worth living
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
An absolutely amazing experience. Very intimate and elegant. Superb preparation by a true sushi master.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I took my boyfriend here for his birthday and it was amazing! Chef makes you feel at home, especially being served sushi straight from his hand. I have never had sushi like this in my life. You can taste each grain of rice. The fish is extremely high quality and so fresh. Thank you for a great dining experience all around!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you look at the taste alone, it's the best among all restaurants in Toronto, but it's also very expensive... In particular, Tsumami was overwhelmingly more delicious than any other omakase. I don't usually like ankimo that much, but I really ate the ankimo with tofu sauce here. The sushi seemed to be a little more put together than other places, but it was excellent.
The atmosphere seems to be mixed. Saito-san continued the party-like atmosphere by making jokes in between, and I really liked it. However, people who want to eat while quietly conversing like other fine dining restaurants may be confused.
The service was perfect. Saito-san's customer service was very fun, and the service from the servers, especially the male server who appeared to be the manager, was very professional and elegant.
What's disappointing is that it took a relatively long time for the food to come out. And the price is 1000 dollars...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
A masterful culinary experience. It genuinely was one of the best meals of my life. Chef Masaki Saito deserves his accolades of being the only two star Michelin chef in Canada.
One interesting note - we got there for the 6:30 p.m. seating and there was only four of us. At first this caught me off guard, but we learned from Chef that they only individually serve four to six people in the first seating and then the remainder of the seats for the 8:30 seating (which I think is between 12 or 14 people a night).
It is very intimate experience and I highly recommend it if you want to splurge on an experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Words can barely come close to describing my experience at Masaki Saito. Everything from the decor, the pottery used, how things were placed, the out of this world staff, down to the authentic green tea that was served. All of it, perfect. One of the ladies serving us even picked up on me speaking bits of Japanese and talked with me about what I'd learned. And let me tell you, every staff member is a wealth of knowledge. That's not even mentioning the food. Every dish a meticulously crafted masterpiece prepared before your eyes, to be enjoyed from first bite to last. I can never taste sushi again without comparing it to chef Saito-san's edible works of art. Thank you, all of you, so much for making my birthday unforgettable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
An Omakase experience unlike any other.
Incredibly skilled and entertaining chef, the dishes were unbelievable. You will leave comfortably full. If you don’t, you can simply ask for your favourite dish again (at least I could). The sushi rice was truly impressive. Obviously expensive, but something you should do at least once in your life if you love sushi or food in general.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Overpriced and mediocre food. MSSM Yorkville also sucks.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Overpriced and mediocre food. MSSM Yorkville also sucks.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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