Having lived in Japan, and others parts of Asia for almost 20 years,where the Omakase is on a different level, I have never tried it after returning back home as I thought I would be disappointed. However, Yasu did not disappoint. Everything was fresh and superb. The sake pairing was perfect. The Caviar and Uni extra, was also fantastic. Everything from start to finish was superb. It was our 25th Anniversary dinner and it was one of the best meals I've had since returning to Toronto. Dinner for two about 800, so bit pricey but definitely worth it!!!
Ashley
Such an amazing and special experience! Definitely reserve a spot at the bar. Seats are limited to 12, and it's cozy, but so worth it. So much detail goes into the prep and you get to see all of it. It's ~16 courses of sushi but kicks off with an appetizer of 4 items. Definitely do the sake pairing! Can't wait to go back and splurge again.
Vanessa Maria
Sublime! A really perfect evening of perfect food, warm and welcoming service in a minimal, quiet, intimate space. I dined solo, and found the ambiance just right.
James
Definitely the go-to place for your omakase experience: quiet, intimate, tasty. The wide variety of flavours, textures and aromas will take you on an amazing culinary journey.
Nora
Our experience at Yasu was incredibly disappointing. We had a 6:30 PM reservation, arrived 30 minutes late, and called ahead to inform them. From the moment we sat down, the service felt rushed and impersonal. We were expecting a proper omakase experience. However, towards the end, they piled multiple courses onto our plates at once—completely ruining the entire experience. My partner ordered a bottle of sake, and 30 minutes later, the server suddenly told us, “We have another seating at 8:00.” I expressed my concerns respectfully, yet we never received an apology—just an offer to move to another table. We stayed until 9:20 PM, and only 2 other guests showed up for the so-called “next seating.” So why the unnecessary rush?? For the price and reputation, we expected a thoughtful, unhurried omakase experience like at other top spots in Toronto. Instead, it was transactional, rushed, and lacking basic hospitality. Won't be returning FOR sure.
Shokur
I found it overpriced for the valentine special for the quality you are getting. It was good but not amazing.
Brian Cheung
The whole dinner was served with courtesy but the reason why I did not feel welcome was how they served the sake pairing. They preserved the tradition in izakaya of serving sake by the glass inside a Masu (pine wooden box). That is fine and dandy. HOWEVER, it is also customary that they should OVERFILL the sake to indicate that they are happy to have you there, too happy that they forgot to stop pouring. Yasu did NONE OF THAT. The waitress made sure every pouring was to the rim of the sake cup and nothing more, not even a single drop, on every pouring. This kind of service is so halfway that it's trying to impress by following the tradition to a certain degree and then drop the ball because they were playing cheap. Why serve it in a Masu then?!?! It was insulting. For a $80 pairing, I didn't expect such a cheap treatment. In this day and age, just simply being courteous does not win you any stars! MacDonald's cashiers are equally courteous. And as for $80 pairing, it is definitely NOT worth the money. Sake they serve can be easily purchased from LCBO. For instance, they served Dassai 45. This is the CHEAPEST Dassai you can get from LCBO, $33.65/bottle. I expect more exquisite sake choices, if not 23, at least 39. The pairing quantity is also sorrowfully limited and has nothing to do with the fish that's being served. I feel like ordering another bottle of Dassai to finish the dinner but they charge $150 for that, and in light of the rush time frame (they need to serve another round after my dinner), I gave up. It is customary for a restaurant to charge about 3 times the LCBO price, but X5 is highway robbery. As for the food, only fools would try to distinguish freshness and taste of fish between Japanese restaurants in Toronto. All fishes come from the same limited number of suppliers in Toronto. There is no difference in fish quality between a $50 Omakase and a $600 Omakase. The chef serving us had bluntly admitted that over 50% of their fish do not come from Japan but Spain and Portugal rather. That included the Akami, Chu Toro and OToro that were served. I still gave them 2 stars on food because they served their sushi in WARM sushi rice which is uncommon amongst Toronto sushi restaurants. It is a conscious choice by the chef as I realize that even after they had refill their Ohitsu (rice bucket), the temperature is constant between refills. I applaud such choice on a late Fall night. This is really a personal preference, some like it cold, other likes it room temperature and I haven't had warm sushi for a long time so I savored the occasional change. Finally, the atmosphere. This restaurant was converted from an old resident so admittedly, space is limited. However, having the washrooms located upstairs and customers access them through VERY narrow stairway is very uncomfortable. Lastly, It is also sad that they do not have a waiting area. DO NOT ARRIVE EARLY! In light of how bad constructions are going on all around downtown, I planned extra time just so I won't be late for my dinner appointment. I arrived 25mins early and was politely asked to leave and return. Most high end Omakase restaurants in Toronto wouldn't dare serving THREE rounds in an evening (2 rounds max) and since Yasu thinks that they could do that, at least have the courtesy to have a small waiting area for customers who might arrive early. The 2 table seats they have are entirely there for money grabs. Omakase shouldn't be served to the table but directly from the chef right in front of you at the counter. Since their business is so good they made those 2 tables so they can grab more money while giving up the essence of omakase. Make those tables sofa or even stools is the least they can do! This restaurant is another example of restaurants who treat profitability above hospitality and traditions.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Jackie G
A lot of hits but also a few misses. Given the price, expectations were a bit higher. Some of us left hungry.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Aimee Chea
Love love love. So good. Very reasonably priced omakase for what you get. Delicious food and very kind chefs who cook in front of you! I loved it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jennifer Truong
I've been here a few times for omakase and enjoyed it each time. I've had the older menu (2023) and the newer menu (2024). I recommend being seat by the bar for the full omakase experience. For those of you who are new to omakase let me assure you that this menu will definitely satisfy you and you will be full! I like pairing everything with their tea during the winter and during the summer cold sake. The chef will go through the experience like a story and you are meant to enjoy each piece, if you're looking to chow down, omakase is not the place for that. I love the different uni add-on as well. The location is a bit hidden and can be easily missed the first time you come, parking is also really difficult sometimes I recommend allotting some time for this.
Been here twice and they don’t miss. Sure it’s a bit on the pricier side, but the splurge is worth it for a special occasion. You’re not just paying for the pristine quality food, but the overall experience. Engaging with the chef is always a fun time. The staff are extremely attentive. One of Toronto’s standout omakases for me.
I believe the fish are flown in almost daily. You can taste the difference in quality, paired with the pinpoint execution of the chefs preparing each dish. The dinner is quite intimate, no room for too much chit chat. You are sitting next to others, so be mindful of your volume when speaking to your guests.
My only gripe, I believe they no longer use real wasabi and have opted for the “fake” wasabi served at typical sushi joints. I was a little disappointed to notice this change during my second visit, considering how much patrons are paying for their meal. Only reason I demoted them from 5 stars to 4.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Matthew B
Excellent experience, top quality food and service. My wife and I came to Toronto this past Saturday for her birthday and were not disappointed by Yasu! Thanks again for the incredible experience, my wife and I were both very impressed and appreciative of the care the chefs took preparing the sushi and the service from the staff. Would highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hai Tran
Amazing food. Left a little hungry. Kaji in etobicoke has similar quality and price but more food. The service was really good. The atmosphere is nice and better than Kaji.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Mingze Gu
The fish quality is definitely top level in Canada. We are shocked by the pure sweetness from Uni and sea eel. The natural sweetness is mild and long lasting! Not from any source but the fish themselves.
Based on the fantastic materials, the great balance among different flavors will again surprise you. The usage of Japanese Yuzu, green onion, house-made soy source, and the aging or smoking flavor, is experienced and gentle.
If you are fond of high quality fish and smooth texture of fatty sashimi, please do not miss this restaurant. You will enjoy every cuisine here with suitable beverages with it.
Having lived in Japan, and others parts of Asia for almost 20 years,where the Omakase is on a different level, I have never tried it after returning back home as I thought I would be disappointed. However, Yasu did not disappoint. Everything was fresh and superb. The sake pairing was perfect. The Caviar and Uni extra, was also fantastic. Everything from start to finish was superb. It was our 25th Anniversary dinner and it was one of the best meals I've had since returning to Toronto. Dinner for two about 800, so bit pricey but definitely worth it!!!
Such an amazing and special experience! Definitely reserve a spot at the bar. Seats are limited to 12, and it's cozy, but so worth it. So much detail goes into the prep and you get to see all of it. It's ~16 courses of sushi but kicks off with an appetizer of 4 items. Definitely do the sake pairing! Can't wait to go back and splurge again.
Sublime! A really perfect evening of perfect food, warm and welcoming service in a minimal, quiet, intimate space. I dined solo, and found the ambiance just right.
Definitely the go-to place for your omakase experience: quiet, intimate, tasty. The wide variety of flavours, textures and aromas will take you on an amazing culinary journey.
Our experience at Yasu was incredibly disappointing. We had a 6:30 PM reservation, arrived 30 minutes late, and called ahead to inform them. From the moment we sat down, the service felt rushed and impersonal. We were expecting a proper omakase experience. However, towards the end, they piled multiple courses onto our plates at once—completely ruining the entire experience. My partner ordered a bottle of sake, and 30 minutes later, the server suddenly told us, “We have another seating at 8:00.” I expressed my concerns respectfully, yet we never received an apology—just an offer to move to another table. We stayed until 9:20 PM, and only 2 other guests showed up for the so-called “next seating.” So why the unnecessary rush?? For the price and reputation, we expected a thoughtful, unhurried omakase experience like at other top spots in Toronto. Instead, it was transactional, rushed, and lacking basic hospitality. Won't be returning FOR sure.
I found it overpriced for the valentine special for the quality you are getting. It was good but not amazing.
The whole dinner was served with courtesy but the reason why I did not feel welcome was how they served the sake pairing. They preserved the tradition in izakaya of serving sake by the glass inside a Masu (pine wooden box). That is fine and dandy. HOWEVER, it is also customary that they should OVERFILL the sake to indicate that they are happy to have you there, too happy that they forgot to stop pouring. Yasu did NONE OF THAT. The waitress made sure every pouring was to the rim of the sake cup and nothing more, not even a single drop, on every pouring. This kind of service is so halfway that it's trying to impress by following the tradition to a certain degree and then drop the ball because they were playing cheap. Why serve it in a Masu then?!?! It was insulting. For a $80 pairing, I didn't expect such a cheap treatment. In this day and age, just simply being courteous does not win you any stars! MacDonald's cashiers are equally courteous. And as for $80 pairing, it is definitely NOT worth the money. Sake they serve can be easily purchased from LCBO. For instance, they served Dassai 45. This is the CHEAPEST Dassai you can get from LCBO, $33.65/bottle. I expect more exquisite sake choices, if not 23, at least 39. The pairing quantity is also sorrowfully limited and has nothing to do with the fish that's being served. I feel like ordering another bottle of Dassai to finish the dinner but they charge $150 for that, and in light of the rush time frame (they need to serve another round after my dinner), I gave up. It is customary for a restaurant to charge about 3 times the LCBO price, but X5 is highway robbery.
As for the food, only fools would try to distinguish freshness and taste of fish between Japanese restaurants in Toronto. All fishes come from the same limited number of suppliers in Toronto. There is no difference in fish quality between a $50 Omakase and a $600 Omakase. The chef serving us had bluntly admitted that over 50% of their fish do not come from Japan but Spain and Portugal rather. That included the Akami, Chu Toro and OToro that were served. I still gave them 2 stars on food because they served their sushi in WARM sushi rice which is uncommon amongst Toronto sushi restaurants. It is a conscious choice by the chef as I realize that even after they had refill their Ohitsu (rice bucket), the temperature is constant between refills. I applaud such choice on a late Fall night. This is really a personal preference, some like it cold, other likes it room temperature and I haven't had warm sushi for a long time so I savored the occasional change.
Finally, the atmosphere. This restaurant was converted from an old resident so admittedly, space is limited. However, having the washrooms located upstairs and customers access them through VERY narrow stairway is very uncomfortable. Lastly, It is also sad that they do not have a waiting area. DO NOT ARRIVE EARLY! In light of how bad constructions are going on all around downtown, I planned extra time just so I won't be late for my dinner appointment. I arrived 25mins early and was politely asked to leave and return. Most high end Omakase restaurants in Toronto wouldn't dare serving THREE rounds in an evening (2 rounds max) and since Yasu thinks that they could do that, at least have the courtesy to have a small waiting area for customers who might arrive early. The 2 table seats they have are entirely there for money grabs. Omakase shouldn't be served to the table but directly from the chef right in front of you at the counter. Since their business is so good they made those 2 tables so they can grab more money while giving up the essence of omakase. Make those tables sofa or even stools is the least they can do! This restaurant is another example of restaurants who treat profitability above hospitality and traditions.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
A lot of hits but also a few misses. Given the price, expectations were a bit higher. Some of us left hungry.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Love love love. So good. Very reasonably priced omakase for what you get. Delicious food and very kind chefs who cook in front of you! I loved it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been here a few times for omakase and enjoyed it each time. I've had the older menu (2023) and the newer menu (2024). I recommend being seat by the bar for the full omakase experience. For those of you who are new to omakase let me assure you that this menu will definitely satisfy you and you will be full! I like pairing everything with their tea during the winter and during the summer cold sake. The chef will go through the experience like a story and you are meant to enjoy each piece, if you're looking to chow down, omakase is not the place for that. I love the different uni add-on as well. The location is a bit hidden and can be easily missed the first time you come, parking is also really difficult sometimes I recommend allotting some time for this.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egg Soufflé, Scallop, Uni
Restaurantji Recommends
Been here twice and they don’t miss. Sure it’s a bit on the pricier side, but the splurge is worth it for a special occasion. You’re not just paying for the pristine quality food, but the overall experience. Engaging with the chef is always a fun time. The staff are extremely attentive. One of Toronto’s standout omakases for me.
I believe the fish are flown in almost daily. You can taste the difference in quality, paired with the pinpoint execution of the chefs preparing each dish. The dinner is quite intimate, no room for too much chit chat. You are sitting next to others, so be mindful of your volume when speaking to your guests.
My only gripe, I believe they no longer use real wasabi and have opted for the “fake” wasabi served at typical sushi joints. I was a little disappointed to notice this change during my second visit, considering how much patrons are paying for their meal. Only reason I demoted them from 5 stars to 4.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Excellent experience, top quality food and service. My wife and I came to Toronto this past Saturday for her birthday and were not disappointed by Yasu! Thanks again for the incredible experience, my wife and I were both very impressed and appreciative of the care the chefs took preparing the sushi and the service from the staff. Would highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food. Left a little hungry. Kaji in etobicoke has similar quality and price but more food. The service was really good. The atmosphere is nice and better than Kaji.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
The fish quality is definitely top level in Canada.
We are shocked by the pure sweetness from Uni and sea eel. The natural sweetness is mild and long lasting! Not from any source but the fish themselves.
Based on the fantastic materials, the great balance among different flavors will again surprise you. The usage of Japanese Yuzu, green onion, house-made soy source, and the aging or smoking flavor, is experienced and gentle.
If you are fond of high quality fish and smooth texture of fatty sashimi, please do not miss this restaurant. You will enjoy every cuisine here with suitable beverages with it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
it was really good, will go there again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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