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kasa Moto’s
contemporary
Japanese fare
Shoushin
Kasa Moto
Feel like high-end sushi but your
vibe is more weekend clubbing
than “watch master chef pains-
takingly prepare each piece of
fish from a bar stool”? Consider
opting in for the opulence of this
Yorkville izakaya, where you can
enjoy your artful sashimi arrange-
ment with a side of people watching
on a gorgeous rooftop patio.
115 Yorkville Ave., kasamoto.ca
exist in the world, so get yours
while supplies last. 3328 Yonge St.,
shoushin.ca
Ja Bistro
From the folks that brought you
Guu, one of Toronto’s fave raucous
izakayas, comes a top-notch sushi
experience that isn’t afraid to be
ambitious and even a little flashy.
Ja Bistro’s lobster sashimi platter
is guaranteed to turn the heads
of even the most jaded raw fish
connoisseurs. 222 Richmond St. W.,
Hiro
Chef Hiro Yoshida is one Toronto’s
original sushi chef rock stars,
and his unassuming and intimate
restaurant is a venerable Toronto
institution. Settle into a seat at the
bar and surrender your taste buds
to his curated omakase selections
based on season and inspiration.
171 King St. E., hirosushi.ca
yasu
jabistro.com
Japanese Cuisine
whether you like blow-torched sushi or waygu
beef, you’ll find it here By Laura CLarke
Blowfish
This sleek Entertainment District
restaurant rides the trendy fusion
wave—perfect for adventurous
patrons who prefer their albacore
drizzled with truffle oil and their
hamachi paired with a dash of
jalapeño. Plus, it’s only a few steps
to its popular sister cocktail lounge,
Barfish. 668 King St. W.,
blowfishrestaurant.com
Yasu
Yasuhisa Ouchi’s intimate dining
space may be tucked away from the
hubbub of the downtown core, but
its to-die-for omakase (featuring
seasonal offerings from around
the globe) has made it a favourite
destination of local chefs and
sushi snobs alike. 81 Harbord St.,
yasu-sushibar.com
Miku Toronto
The mouth-watering aburi
(blow-torched) sushi was such a
hit at Miku’s restaurants in
Vancouver that it just had to offer
the Six a taste of its mini-empire.
If a room with a view is essential
to your dining experience, this
sprawling 180-seat restaurant’s
prime waterfront location (complete
with patio) is definitely worth a
visit. 10 Bay St., mikutoronto.com
Shoushin
Luxury and attention to detail
dictate more than Shoushin’s
impressive, largely wild-caught
menu. Where else can you imbibe
100-year-old Louis XIII rare cask
cognac at a sushi bar constructed
from Japanese hinoki wood? Take
note: only 738 bottles of that Louis
Katana on Bay
This former Blowfish location in
the heart of the Financial District
is thriving since changing hands.
Katana’s fusion-focused menu
includes delicacies like truffle
scallop carpaccio and toro
tartare. It racks up serious bonus
points for an elegant patio.
333 Bay St., katanaonbay.com
Matcha desserts at Miku Toronto
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