50 Best Japanese Restaurants near York

“10/10
I've been a happy customer here since 2003. Excellent food! Great quality sushi! Never any complaints. I have gone here many times on dates and with friends. The couple that owns the restaurant are always really nice too.“

“I ordered sushi off Uber Eats. It was very fresh. I enjoyed everything,. It was nice that the restaurant could also accommodate gluten allergies. I was able to have a roll with crab because they offered real crab in some of the rolls, not just imitation crab. I would recommend this place!“

“Asa Sushi is excellent. The rolls were very fresh, the portions were very large, and the service was very good. I have been to many sushi restaurants over the years, and Asa Sushi is one of the best! I will definitely be returning very soon.“

“Consistently great food and large portions. Very good for the price you pay. Service can be a bit slow, especially if the restaurant is busy as they usually only have 2 waiters working. I usually get takeout for dinner to avoid waiting so long for a seat. Bonus: 10% discount when you pay with cash for take out orders.“

“Order through DoorDash a few times now. Always very fresh and delicious. Never had a spicy crab roll before and now I love them! Gonna try and come in person sometime to see what else the supermarket has. Their crazy salmon roll was very good. Photos are of their maki set.“

“I waited purposely to rate this place the day after we ordered. Had left overs and needless to say tasted even better. Ordered the pad Thai. One of the best ones I had in a while. The lemon is nice I added lime and threw more peanuts overall pretty good. Tempura shrimp, and veggies were really good. Yam,mushrooms, and broccoli. Lastly we ordered sushi. Every sushi dish was amazing and the spicy tuna melts velvety and silky in one’s mouth. Our new found favourite place will definitely order again. Thank you for a great experience.“

“Very goid service“

“The food at Yukashi made me happy and I give them an unqualified 5-star rating. Daisuke Izutsu, the chef at Yukashi Japanese Cuisine, is the master of combining simple flavours in harmony to make his cuisine truly memorable. Chef Izutsu's creations are masterpieces of Japanese kaiseki tradition - each course reflects seasonality, balance and detail. Every bite will make you feel like you have been spirited away to some beautiful, cultured place in Japan. Chef Izutsu's meals are exemplary of the meals I have had from all three Iron Chef Japanese (Rokusaburo Michiba, Koumei Nakamura and Masaharu Morimoto).

The seasonal 9-course meal is prepared for each person with the freshest, high quality, ingredients both from Japan and locally. The drink pairings are outstanding, especially the chef's own secret-recipe, homemade, fruit-infused sakes. The staff is small in number - but they are attentive, effective and efficient. As the chef prepared my food in front of me, I really enjoyed the brief moments of chatting with him.

I highly recommend you try Yukashi in more than one different season and see what flavor combinations you enjoy the best.“

“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“

“The great customer service my son received - order was mixed and you replaced it with no charges and we are grateful of your fantastic service - I am recommending you to all - and the food is amazing - thank you thank you thank you“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“Good quality food. Fresh sashimi. Expensive though“

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

“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!“

“Me and my partner experienced such a welcoming experience here at Shinta. Our server was named sienna and she was very friendly and provided amazing customer service. Very fast wait times and she made sure to check up on us to see if everything was good. We are for sure coming back here again!“

“Amazing service and food. An authentic Kaiseki experience.“

“I took my bf here for his birthday and it was a wonderful omakase experience! We had so much fun sitting at the bar and watching the sushi being prepared as the night progressed.

Loved how it was a small establishment so it all felt very intimate and wasn’t too loud that conversations get drowned out.

we opted for the wagyu course and it was a really great addition to the lineup! very pleased w this experience especially for the price point … service was also amazing. Thank you guys 🥰“

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

“exceptional tastes! they have unique offerings compared to other sushi restaurants in the neighborhood.“

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

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

“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!“

“Got take out for myself and two kids. Everything was delicious we didn't even have time to take a picture of the food but we loved everything especially these little drawings on the boxes, we all went crazy for them! Such a special fun touch, will be back 100%“

“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!“

“Great Pork Ramen and awesome service! ☺️!“

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

“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!“

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

“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.“

“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!!“

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

“We found this place after a night out and when I tell you this is the best sushi I have ever had I mean it!! Charlie was our server and he was so sweet and kind, we were all wearing nice dresses and he gave us aprons to make sure they wouldn’t get dirty. The sushi itself was huge and absolutely delicious and the whole time he would check on us and even brought us complimentary noodle soup and orange slices at the end of our meal. The atmosphere is so cozy and comforting, something you wouldn’t expect to find in the middle of Etobicoke. He even got on his tippy toes just to take some group photos of us that came out great! Also the amount you pay for the volume you get is absolutely phenomenal!“

“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. ❤️“

“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.“

“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.“

“I had a great experience at Michi sushi — the service was warm and friendly, and the food was excellent. The sushi was fresh and flavourful, and the 911 roll was the clear standout with its perfect balance of heat and texture. Overall, it’s a fantastic spot for delicious sushi and welcoming service.“

“Always fresh! The best sushi place around, tasty, service is great, super cute atmosphere, I love how they have the booths that make you feel secluded! Also sake is delicious and lunch specials rock! We always order platters for any party we have !“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“First bite tantalizes your taste buds, second bite takes you to Japan and 3rd bite brings you back to reality because you actually inhaled the burger while day dreaming of Japan. This is Such a good place. Their katsu is delicious definitely coming back.“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“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.“