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“

“As a long-time sushi lover, I recommend this place. The fish and ingredients are fresh, and you can really taste the difference in every bite. The sushi was flavorful and well-balanced, with each roll and nigiri made with care. The staff are super friendly and welcoming, making the experience even better.

They also have table seating, which is great if you prefer a sit-down meal setting. The prices are reasonable, especially considering the quality of the food. One of the most fun surprises was the selection of unique Asian pops and ice creams for dessert—definitely not something you see everywhere.

I’ll absolutely be back.“

“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!“

“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!“

“Delicious take out! Pretty platter!“

“I had an amazing lunch today at Michi
and I just have to rave about their fresh sushi and delicious dishes

The quality of the ingredients was exceptional, and every dish was packed with flavor.
The attention to detail and presentation was impressive, making the dining experience even more enjoyable.

The staff was friendly and attentive, ensuring that we had everything we needed.
I would highly recommend here to anyone looking for a fantastic sushi experience.
5 stars all the way!“

“Great food fast service“

“A surprisingly legendary AYCE sushi restaurant up in Woodbridge.

Came here with my friends on a weeknight for the all you can eat option. Total ended up being around 40 dollars per person with cash discount.

Sushi and sashimi quality were fantastic. Everything tasted fresh, and my favorites were definitely the hug roll and the salmon sashimi.

I'm not sure if it was because the restaurant wasn't super busy or something, but the food just kept COMING. One of the only places that won't rate limit you either. If you order 40 pieces of sashimi, you're getting 40 pieces.

If I was ever in the area and wanted sushi, I'd definitely come back. I'm really hoping this experience wasn't just a one-time thing -- super rare to find gold standard AYCE sushi!“

“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!“

“This place deserves more than 5 star. It's very difficult to find a true Japanese restaurant and the quality is just a top notch. Words cannot explain how good this place is. You must try. There are only about 6 tables and making reservations are recommended.“

“Nice food.“

“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 👍“

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

“Stopped in for a delicious snack and was treated to a 5 star feast worthy of a king ! Initially i wasn’t sure what to get but Steven walked me through the process and took time to explain everything in great detail. What great customer service and food that is second to none. Will be back !“

“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“

“Very nice sushi place. Great food - I had the two dragon bento and it was very tasty. Came with green tea and miso soup. Big portion at a reasonable price. Great service as well, waiter was professional and kind.
Note that the restaurant is on the street side of the building, not in the plaza itself, makes it harder to find when you’re not familiar with the area.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Great quality and amount of food for the price! Ordering is through the iPad on each table and each item has a short description and clear images for customers, which was really appreciated! There was a lot to choose from, and our food came out pretty quickly. Service afterwards was great too.

We arrived around 7:30pm and got a table immediately. The atmosphere is great, but it can get pretty loud with everyone talking + the English pop music blasting in the background. I do think J-Pop would have fit the atmosphere better, but the songs played were still bangers. Once we left at 8:15 ish, it was pretty packed with only one table available outside.

Nitpicking but they gave out plastic utensils but used real plates. It was fine, but I feel real chopsticks would have added more to the experience and authenticity.“

“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. :)“

“I read the reviews on this place and I really don’t understand the negative ones . Its funny how people are so quick to post negative comments instead of quietly addressing their complaints to the establishment. Its like any other service they can’t fix if you dont say something.

We frequent this place a few times a year at all times during the day and evening .never had a bad experience.

We have tried the grilled yellow tail jowls ,
Sashimi, sushi some rolls and Kalbi .

Food has always been very good .

Our go to place for Sushi when in the area .

Prices are reasonable.

I recommend this establishment.“

“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.“

“Great service. Great food. And drink. And atmosphere.“

“One of the best sushi places hands down. The quality here is probably the best we’ve ever had in the GTA for this price point. Frequently come back here to dine in or order take out when we are looking for good quality sushi that hits the spot!“

“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!!“