50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Vaughan

“Very welcoming staff, respectful and professional.
The food was excellent with generous portion of fish and the price are very fair. Seating space is limited if you are a large group though.
This is a very nice sushi restaurant, I highly recommend it.“

“Must visit for Sushi lovers in Vaughan 🍣

Why visit:
1)Very humble and sweet staff
2) Food is freshly prepared with fresh ingredients.Fish is so fresh
3) Nice lunch deals available ( read reasonable rate for the quality and quantity)“

“It is really delicious and fresh, we ordered spicy tuna, Filadelfia rolls and Tropicana rolls. Also the staff members were friendly and answered questions about the menu.

Vegetarian options: The menu includes vegetarian dishes.“

“Wanted to try this place out while I was in the mall to see how it compares to Teriyaki Experience. I purchased the chicken and shrimp bento box with the California rolls and dumplings. It was very good, but the chicken was a weird texture tasted more like thin pieces of pork. Not the usual slices of chicken, unless I was given the wrong order. California rolls and dumplings had a good and fresh taste to it. Overall it was good, little small in portion size for the price. In the end the rice, veggies , shrimp and sauce all tasted good.“

“We dined in Ginza (Maple) on July 20th and had a wonderful experience. The restaurant is very clean, and the bathrooms are immaculate. The food, as always, was very tasty, fresh, and prepared with high-quality ingredients. It was both healthy and delicious. Highly recommended!“

“We love this restaurant. The food is very fresh. The staff are great. We bring our friends and family here very often and we are never disappointed.“

“This sushi was great! I ordered on UBER EATS and had some special requests and everything came perfect!!! Very impressed. Thank you for accommodating my cucumber wrapped roles!!!“

“This was our first time here at this Location, with a Wagjag Coupon.
We were extremely Impressed with the newer young Female Teppanaki Chef!! She Immigrated to Canada not long ago and trained herself at the Restaurant. She was very confident, fun, knife skills & cooking was Great! Impressive for an over dominated profession of Males! Kudos too her & ??!
Everything was very good & we were stuffed! See you's again soon!“

“Very goid service“

“Always a favourite spot of mine! Love love coming here with out of city friends, the food quality and service is always top notch and the seasonal menu is always worth taking a look at! Recommend coming on a weekday - weekends are pretty busy and can get a little too loud for me but weekdays make a perfect night out. Highly recommend!“

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

“We had a wonderful shabu shabu experience at this restaurant and their A5 Wagyu option is definitely a must try. It’s located inside the mall together with Shinta BBQ. Parking is available and they can validate your ticket for two hours. Staff are friendly!“

“My family has been coming to Kibo sushi for a while now and it seems they get even better every time we visit!!! Crazy cali! Weston roll!! The variety of amazing drinks are phenomenal. Very clean and refreshing environment with beautiful background music as you dine in. Kibo sushi is where to go. Compliments to the hard working chef and the beautiful Irene who treated us like family. Love it here !!!❤️❤️❤️“

“It’s a super delicious restaurant. It’s really great. We come here to eat every time. Cheap and good quality

Vegetarian options: Full vegetarian meal

Parking: free parking

Kid-friendliness: Suitable“

“Literally a hidden gem since no one really talks or post about it on social media. Spontaneously walked into TAKI Japanese Cuisine for dinner one weekend, and we were so thankful that they were able to take the 2 of us in for omakase dinner at the bar!

They took over the same space as Rin Sushi with the same decor and same layout. The waitresses who served us that evening wore traditional Japanese kimonos; the chef and staff all spoke in Japanese. Food and service were amazing!

We opt in for the Sakura Sushi Omakase Course (160)
- Appetizer
- Osumasi Soup
- 5pcs Sashimi
- Mushimono
- 8 pcs Sushi (the uni was amazing!)
- Tamago w/ anago
- Negitoro Handroll
- Matcha Mousse Dessert

They have an omakase promo right now for 95/pp, which imo is a pretty good deal for the quality and experience! I am actually excited to come back and check out the Sukiyaki dinner for 2 people (U.S. Angus & Japan Wagyu beef) for next time!“

“I dined in with my boyfriend and friend on Saturday ($45.99/per person) evening around 9:30pm and was notified the kitchen will close at 10:30pm. We would have about 1h to eat as we were really hungry walking in and pretty full after. This is my third time dining at this restaurant location and the beef on the all day menu is my favourite! They only accept cash or debit!“

“Can’t comment much on service and atmosphere since I had to go.

Their omakase to go was def great. Had the two person omakase and they come in a cute styrofoam box.

Fish variety is pretty similar to other omakase. Overall was good just going to point out the two that didn’t taste as well (Mackerel and Ikura) compared to all the other omakase I’ve been to. Besides that it was pretty stellar for a togo experience. Oh and uni and ikura were a bit in the smaller side as well

Parking: Free parking lot in a plaza but may be crowded as there’s a lot of restaurants“

“Delicious take out! Pretty platter!“

“Great food fast service“

“The restaurant is just like a Japanese izakaya, so you can enjoy a very Japanese atmosphere.
The food is very delicious and the servers are very kind.
If you are looking for Japanese food, please visit!
Recommended!“

“Great ambience, friendly staff and tasty food. Really love the beef tataki , beef tartare and salmon tartare. Ingredients are very fresh. Love the mentaiko Caesar salad; tasty and fresh. Will definitely try other selections on the menu next time.“

““K Sushi is a hidden gem for vegetarians and sushi lovers alike! The menu offers a fantastic variety of vegetarian options with bold, fresh flavors. Their sushi is crafted with just the right balance—using minimal rice and an abundance of fresh vegetables, allowing the ingredients to truly shine. Every bite tastes vibrant and delicious. Plus, the prices are incredibly reasonable, making it a wonderful choice for high-quality sushi. Highly recommended!

Vegetarian options: Many vegetarian options like avocado rolls and yam tempura rolls.“

“Ordered takeout from this place on a weekday. The resto occupies the spot that Apron Cafe used to sit in.

My order was ready in 15-20 min. Walked in and was greeted warmly by the hostess who handed me my food.

I ordered a yuzu miso pork loin and an okonomiyaki.

The pork was crispy and juicy. The miso sauce was great! I get very similar vibes between this place and Katsuya. The menus also look VERY similar.

Okonomiyaki was tasty as well. I liked the fresh salad on top.

Overall, food quality was excellent! I do think it was quite pricey though for the quantity of food. Prolly wouldn't be a regular because of the price.

Will return to try some of their other katsu flavours!“

“Nice food.“

“Thrilled to discover our new neighbourhood has such a high-quality, homey Japanese restaurant! My sister and my Japanese brother-in-law were visiting from the States, where they live in a small Southern city without access to a wide variety of Japanese food. My BIL was in absolute heaven—we dined in one night and then two nights later ordered take-out so my sis and BIL could get a fix before leaving town.

We enjoyed a sake tasting, and my BIL was pleased with the sake options too. The owners and staff are warm and the vibe is laid back and local. There was a table celebrating a birthday, and the birthday “boy” (elderly man) bought a round of drinks for the whole restaurant and we sang to him.

Small dining room, not pretentious, with a fantastic variety of fresh fresh fresh sashimi as well as hot dishes (seared mackerel yum). I have celiac disease so couldn’t taste some of the dishes ordered, but high marks were given to everything. The staff was accommodating to my dietary restrictions and served GF tamari.

Reservation strongly recommended, at minimum call before you go so you know whether you need to ask for take-out!

Dietary restrictions: Gluten“

“The quality of food is good and consistent and they are very reliable. It’s a hidden gem. We ordered 2 sushi platters, 3 dinner specials and 3 udons and the food was fresh and packed well and they got the order right.

So happy that they also offer a vegetarian sushi platter!

So glad we found our go to sushi place in the neighborhood!“

“Decent place to satiate my craving for sushi rolls and ramen. Ramen prices are around $13.99 to $15.99, and I take advantage of the sushi rolls daily special for $9.99.Portion size is good and they add lots of toppings, and the broth is tasty.“

“Second time I came here. I was looking forward to. Last time I ordered the Maui Poke Bowl. It was amazing. This time I had thr Kaiyo Don. Perfect as before! It's going to my Default lunch place whenever I come here for my chiropractor appointment 😋 Highly recommended 👍“

“Had an excellent experience with Shinta today, specially for the services as the servers staffs were attentive and kind.(it was an Sunday busy but we felt like we had our own servers which is excellent!)They kept our table clean and change the grill very frequently. The second thing is that I loved the food here! They were delicious! my favorite dishes was the rack of lamb and the short rib! Definitely coming back again!!!!“

“I had lunch here with my family and i like the atmosphere, child friendly and good food.“

“Kibo Sushi is a hidden gem! The quality of the fish is outstanding, and the menu has a great variety of creative rolls. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, perfect for a date night or casual dinner. I can’t wait to come back and try more dishes!“

“Well this place is awesome for dinner and lunch bento box meals, that's all I have tried so far. The portion are huge and priced right. Compared to other places that I have tried, they have the best portion to price. The food is amazing, which my family and I have tried many times.“

“good services, highly recommended“

“First time here and it will not be last. Food and service is excellent!“

“I haven't had such fresh sushi like this since before Covid19. If you have any doubts, please set yourself free. These are the best sushi's I've had in a longgggg time. They are quite good.

A must try favorite now“

“Sushi one is an exceptional restaurant with quality food and excellent customer service. The atmosphere is cozy and we are always seated right away. There's a great menu with many affordable options and the staff are incredible! So accommodating and kind! I highly recommend!“

“The food is always incredible, and the cozy space is always filled with music. The server checked up on us every so often, and was very kind and helpful. This place deserves more recognition

Vegetarian options: There are salads, miso soup, and other vegetarian options

Parking: Green P

Kid-friendliness: There are drinks for kids and everyone is friendly

Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible“

“It is nice small sushi joint. Service is good. Front ladies are nice.4 star because of rice they are using is not sushi rice. If you look closely, their rice grain is long as opposed to short rice grain. Also rice used for sushi is not fresh --> dry, little hardPrice is ok.“

“The food was delicious and very beautifully presented. However, I was very disappointed with the quality of their service. The waitress forgot to bring one of our foods that we had ordered. There were no utensils and napkins on the table. It was busy so every time we had to wait until we would be able to get a hold of them.“

“The quality of the food at this restaurant is well beyond anything you would expect in the suburbs. The fish tastes fresh and the rice is high quality sushi rice. Generally you have to head to downtown to get sushi/sashimi that tastes this good.
The service is suburb, they actually make you feel like you matter and that you are at a friends house.
Finally, for the quality of the food the prices are more than reasonable.
I also like that I can get Soju at this restaurant as I prefer it with sushi to Sake.
I can recommend Akane without reservation.“

“Good food, small place and a good ambience.“

“On the way to Port Perry, we got hungry and decided to grab a bite at Markham.
Based on the reviews, we decided to try this place since Cafe Mozaiko looked like a good choice.

We didn’t check the menu, but it was exactly the kind of food we like. My son went for his usual order of the spicy salmon bowl. He said it was unbelievable and one of the best he has had. It came with pickled ginger, pickled seaweed and a spicy mayo. We decided to order chicken karaage bento for a change. The chicken was melt-in-the-mouth and the coating was very flavourful with the right amount of crisp. The sesame sauce it came with was also great. The rice was seasoned and paired very well with the chicken, not dry at all. The lychee iced tea had fresh lychee bits and was very flavourful. The taro milk tea tasted like real taro and the boba was good too.

Overall, a fantastic experience and we’ll be back to try the sushi.“

“Awesome place. I haven't had celiac friendly sushi for a very long time. I am very sensitive and get really sick if I eat any gluten or even something cross-contaminated. Tomo Japanese Restaurant was a great experience in terms of food, service, atmosphere, and above all safety for me and my son. People with Celiac and NCGS, Tomo is a really nice place with safe gluten-free food, highly recommended. :)“

“Wako Sushi exceeded my expectations! The sushi was incredibly fresh, and you could really taste the quality in every bite. The rolls were beautifully presented, and the balance of flavors was spot on. The staff was welcoming and attentive, making the whole experience even better. It’s clear they take pride in what they do. Definitely one of the best sushi spots I've been to!“

“I went here with my partner for dinner and we got combo set B, with a regular rosé cream pasta, one japanese hamburg steak, and the spring blossom rolls. The food was quite good; I enjoyed the spiciness of the rosé sauce in the fusion pasta, and my partner liked his hamburger steak, but did note that he liked my pasta a lot too. Both of us thought the sushi rolls were delicious and unique- the presentation was beautiful and the apple and yuzu tobiko on top of the rolls added a light, fresh fruity taste to the dish. Overall, we would rate the food a 8/10, however, it is a tad more on the expensive side in terms of price per portion.

The service was really good- both waiters were extremely kind and attentive. The atmosphere was also cozy and quiet, and the decor was very tasteful. For both service and atmosphere, we would rate it a 9/10. We will likely be returning to try some of the other options on their menu.

A note is that there isn’t a lot of above ground parking, but there is an underground parking garage with a lot of space and free parking for 3 hours.“

“Tried the snow crab omakase. Everything is very fresh. Very good service 👍“

“Best sushi place around must go“

“I love this restaurant! When we are in town we make a point to visit it. The food is beautifully presented and delicious. This time we tried the new thing we tried was bulgogi gyoza and it was fantastic! You will not be disappointed!!“

“LOVE Sapporo sushi!! I feel like this store is so hidden that it's an easy miss, but if you're ever looking for a sushi shop with delicious rolls I highly recommend! First time coming I ordered the Salmon Magic Roll (not pictured) and the roll was stuffed with filling and so saucy and yummy, different than any other salmon rolls I've had in the past. I've also tried their dinner special that comes with a hand roll and it was also very good! Service was also so friendly and staff were super attentive. Would definitely recommend!!“

“Location with lots of parking Friendly staff Don’t miss out on great Japanese cuisine.“