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The Best Sushi in Toronto (2026)

Toronto's strongest sushi right now — Sushi Masaki Saito's Yorkville hinoki counter, Shoushin and Yasu for Edomae omakase, Sushi Yugen and Okeya Kyujiro, Sushi Kaji in Etobicoke, The Onda on St. Clair West, Miku / JaBistro / Minami for aburi, Kaito's $70 Corso Italia set, Shizuku in Scarborough, Kiyomi's sushi-and-tempura pair, Ki at Brookfield, and Sushi Moto at Yonge & Sheppard — verified August 2026. Shunoko and Tachi are off the list (closed).

Updated for 2026•15 Destinations
No.1
Chef Masaki Saito at the Yorkville hinoki counter (Wikimedia, Bobak Ha'Eri, 6 June 2024)
Restaurant• Yorkville

Sushi Masaki Saito

“The city's hardest omakase booking. Hinoki counter, Japanese fish, Tue–Fri only.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Sushi Masaki Saito?** Set inside a restored Victorian building at 88 Avenue Road in Yorkville, Sushi Masaki Saito is Toronto's most celebrated temple of Edomae sushi. Hokkaido-born, Tokyo-trained chef Masaki Saito commands an intimate room anchored by a 200-year-old Hinoki cypress counter imported from Nara. Seating just a handful of diners per seating beneath minimalist wood joinery and soft Japanese lighting, the counter puts guests front and centre for precise, high-theatre fish craft. **Sushi Masaki Saito Menu & What to Order** Dining is exclusively a multi-course seasonal omakase priced at $780 per person, built on sustainably sourced Japanese seafood flown directly into Toronto multiple times a week. Expect expertly aged bluefin tuna, soy-marinated zuke nigiri, velvety ankimo (monkfish liver), and pristine Hokkaido bafun uni layered over warm Niigata rice seasoned with the chef's proprietary blend of akazu red vinegar. Pair the meal with rare sparkling sakes or cult-tier bottlings curated from Japan's most elusive breweries; note that the kitchen strictly cannot accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or seafood allergies. **Know Before You Go** Reservations open on Tock one month in advance and disappear in seconds, making this the single most coveted sushi ticket in the city. The restaurant operates two dinner seatings on Tuesday through Friday (6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.) and remains closed on weekends and Mondays. Walk-ins are not accepted, seating is not wheelchair accessible, and guests are encouraged to skip heavy perfumes to preserve the room's delicate cedar and dashi aromas.

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No.2
Shoushin nigiri, official photo from shoushin.ca
Restaurant• Bedford Park

Shoushin

“Best midtown Edomae: 12-seat hinoki bar, Sakura or full Obsession Perfection.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Shoushin?** Set along upper Yonge Street in Bedford Park, Shoushin is chef-owner Jackie Lin's Michelin-starred sanctuary for classical Edomae sushi. The serene, minimalist dining room centres on a fragrant 200-year-old hinoki cypress counter seating 12, alongside six seats at adjoining dining tables. Every dinner unfolds with measured precision as Lin prepares wild-caught seasonal seafood flown in directly from Tokyo's Toyosu Market. **Shoushin Menu & What to Order** Dining is strictly omakase across two formats: the structured Sakura course and the bespoke Obsession Perfection track, where Chef Lin tailors rare cuts to diner preferences. Standout bites frequently feature rich Kama Toro nigiri, poached ankimo (monkfish liver), tender Hokkaido uni, and melt-in-your-mouth anago. Complete the meal with an exceptional sake pairing—including rare bottles like Daishichi Grand Cuvée—and extra-ripe Shizuoka crown musk melon. Note that dietary restrictions are tightly constrained; the kitchen requires seafood, soy, and rice, and cannot accommodate vegan or no-raw diets. **Know Before You Go** Pre-paid reservations on Tock are mandatory and book weeks in advance, backed by strict 48-hour cancellation fees. The restaurant operates exclusively Wednesday through Saturday evenings, with each counter seating lasting approximately two and a half hours. Shoushin sits a short walk north of Lawrence subway station on the Line 1 Yonge line, and guests are strictly requested to avoid heavy perfumes or colognes.

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No.3
Yasu omakase counter photography from yasu-sushibar.com
Restaurant• Harbord Village

Yasu

“The original Canadian omakase bar. Harbord only; skip the California twin.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Yasu?** Located in a quiet row of converted brick storefronts at 81 Harbord Street in Harbord Village, Yasu is Canada’s pioneering standalone omakase sushi bar, founded in 2014 by Osaka-born chef-owner Yasuhisa Ouchi. The dining room is stark, minimalist, and serene, centered around an intimate 12-seat blond-wood sushi counter alongside a pair of auxiliary low-top tables. Without cocktail theatrics or distracting background noise, the room is calibrated entirely around watching the chefs slice, season, and form nigiri. **Yasu Menu & What to Order** Dining is strictly a single, timed 18-to-20-course tasting menu that shifts with seasonal catches flown in from Tokyo's Toyosu market and global waters. Standout bites consistently include the trio of bluefin tuna—lean akami brushed with nikiri soy, rich chu-toro, and melt-in-your-mouth otoro belly—alongside warm braised anago and sweet Hokkaido scallop. The experience concludes with pillowy tamagoyaki and housemade black sesame ice cream, best accompanied by the guided sake pairing. Note that the purist fish-focused format cannot accommodate vegan, vegetarian, or halal dietary restrictions. **Know Before You Go** Reservations are strictly required, opening 14 days in advance at midnight; be sure to reserve counter seats rather than a table for the direct sushi bar view. Plan for a strict two-hour seating and take the 510 Spadina streetcar or walk from St. George Station, as street parking along Harbord is sparse. Dinner runs nightly, with seatings beginning at 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 5:00 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

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No.4
Sushi Yugen omakase, official photo from sushiyugen.ca
Restaurant• Financial District

Sushi Yugen

“Best Financial District nigiri: lunch is the value door, The Reserve is the $275 journey.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Sushi Yugen?** Set inside the ground-floor atrium of Adelaide Place at 150 York Street, Sushi Yūgen brings rigorous Tokyo-grade sushi craft to Toronto's Financial District. Helmed by veteran chef Kyohei Igarashi, the minimalist, pale-wood space houses two distinct rooms: a sleek 12-seat main sushi bar and a hushed, eight-seat back room reserved for full kaiseki-omakase services. **Sushi Yugen Menu & What to Order** Dining runs along two tracks: the main counter's efficient nigiri progression and The Reserve, a multi-course tasting that pairs intricate kaiseki small plates with pristine Edomae sushi. Standouts include delicate white fish served in an ice dome under black truffle shavings, steamed Japanese abalone lacquered in puréed liver sauce, and sweet Hokkaido sea urchin. Pair the meal with rare private-import sakes or crisp white Burgundies; note that strict traditional preparations mean dietary restrictions like shellfish allergies or vegan requests cannot be accommodated. **Know Before You Go** Reservations are strictly required online via OpenTable or their website, as walk-ins and phone bookings are not accepted. A business casual dress code is enforced, and guests must avoid wearing perfume or scented products to keep the counter's delicate aromas undisturbed. St. Andrew and Osgoode subway stations are just steps away, and directly connected underground parking is accessible via the Hilton Suites garage on Richmond Street West.

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No.5
Okeya Kyujiro omakase, official photo from okeya.ca
Restaurant• Yorkville

Okeya Kyujiro

“Best theatrical omakase: 25-course dinner from $355, lunch from $180, Sep 10 seating tweak.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Okeya Kyujiro?** Perched on the second floor at 26 Bellair Street in Yorkville, Okeya Kyujiro brings master chef Takuya Matsuda’s choreographed sushi concept to Toronto. Guests slip through a vintage vending machine door into a cave-styled anteroom before curtains part to reveal an intimate 10-seat counter illuminated by Kyoto lanterns and framed in custom woodwork. The dining room runs on theatrical precision, pairing knife work with dramatic lighting cues and cultural storytelling. **Okeya Kyujiro Menu & What to Order** Dinner is an expansive 25-plus-course omakase ($355) centered on premium seafood flown in from Japan, starring courses like binchotan-seared otoro, Hokkaido uni, pristine seasonal nigiri, and silky dashi chawanmushi. Lunch provides a faster 15-course circuit ($180) focused heavily on nigiri, while an occasional Sunday Ochakase ($180) delivers a multi-course sweets and savory tea pairing. The sushi counters do not accommodate vegan, gluten-free, or seafood allergies, making it an uncompromised experience best enjoyed alongside a curated premium sake flight. **Know Before You Go** Reservations open online via OpenTable and require credit card pre-authorization with a mandatory 48-hour cancellation policy. Every seating starts strictly at its scheduled time without delay, so arrive 10 to 15 minutes before showtime to check in. The restaurant sits a short two-minute stroll from Bay subway station, avoiding the headache of Yorkville street parking.

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No.6
FLAG Unsplash: nigiri placeholder for Sushi Kaji (official site is logo-only; no Wikimedia of the Queensway room)
Restaurant• Etobicoke

Sushi Kaji

“Best west-end omakase: 24+ years, $120 course, Queensway parking. FLAG Unsplash — site is logo-only.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Sushi Kaji?** Located on an unassuming strip of The Queensway in Etobicoke, Sushi Kaji is a pioneering omakase destination run by master chef Mitsuhiro Kaji for more than two decades. Behind the humble exterior sits an intimate, dimly lit dining room dominated by a spacious sushi bar where Kaji expertly carves fish flown in directly from Japan. Seating is limited to the front-row counter and a handful of dining tables. **Sushi Kaji Menu & What to Order** Dining is exclusively omakase with no à la carte options, featuring a multi-course sequence of delicate seasonal appetizers, pristine nigiri, hot noodles or soup, and dessert. Standout enhancements include an additional seasonal sashimi spread and tender Wagyu sukiyaki cooked tableside. Wash everything down with fine chilled Junmai Daiginjo sakes or roasted hojicha; note that the kitchen does not accommodate vegetarian, vegan, or raw-fish-averse diets. **Know Before You Go** Advance reservations through Tock are practically mandatory given the tiny room, with phone bookings required for parties of five or more. Dinner service runs Wednesday through Sunday from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., backed by a strict 24-hour full-charge cancellation policy. Street parking is available along The Queensway, Loma, and Chartwell, but avoid the adjacent private lot.

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No.7
The Onda chef at the St. Clair West counter, official asset from theonda.ca
Restaurant• Wychwood / St. Clair West

The Onda

“Best new west-end omakase: 14-seat family room, weekend lunch is the $135 door.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is The Onda?** Occupying a serene 150-square-foot storefront at 750 St. Clair Avenue West in Wychwood, The Onda is an intimate nine-seat omakase counter run by two brothers-in-law and their wives. Master chefs Yoongil Choi (an alum of Yasu and Okeya Kyujiro) and Sunil Woo bring nearly five decades of combined kitchen expertise, while Yoonmi Choi and Jiyoung Kim orchestrate the dining room with effortless hospitality. Designed with pale elm, limestone, and shoji-inspired architectural accents, the compact space trades stiff sushi solemnity for a warm, conversational counter vibe. **The Onda Menu & What to Order** The multi-course tasting format bridges classical Japanese technique with subtle Korean nuance across a 20-course dinner ($250) and a 14-course Sunday lunch ($135). Standouts include an opening akami yukhoe made with lean bluefin tartare, Asian pear, and osetra caviar, followed by sweet pumpkin and poached lobster slicked with gochujang butter in crisp nori. After a run of pristine nigiri spanning otoro and Hokkaido uni, the meal reaches a crescendo with shiso-wrapped A5 Wagyu tempura and comforting claypot rice layered with eel, house-cured ikura, and sweet snow crab. Pair the counter seat with a curated six-pour sake pairing; note that vegetarian options, kid-friendly adjustments, and substitutions are not available. **Know Before You Go** Seats at the nine-chair counter are available by advance reservation online and book out weeks ahead via word of mouth, while private buyouts of five or more should be arranged via email. Guests are expected to arrive 15 minutes before the seating begins, as services start strictly on time and late arrivals past 20 minutes cannot be accommodated. Located along the 512 St. Clair streetcar line, the restaurant is open for dinner Tuesday through Wednesday, double-seating Friday through Saturday, and Sunday lunch and dinner services.

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No.8
Miku Aburi Prime, official Squarespace photo from mikutoronto.com
Restaurant• Harbourfront

Miku Toronto

“Best aburi room: Harbourfront oshi and patio, not a 10-seat whisper counter.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Miku Toronto?** Stationed at 10 Bay Street inside WaterPark Place near Queens Quay, Miku is the Vancouver-born powerhouse that introduced Toronto to aburi-style flame-seared pressed sushi when it opened in 2015. The sprawling 7,000-square-foot room pairs soaring ceilings and Japanese-inspired murals with sleek granite counters, a dedicated raw bar, and an airy seasonal patio. Grounded in the Aburi group's philosophy of Ningenmi hospitality, the dining room buzzes with corporate lunches by day and upscale, high-energy dinner crowds by night. **Miku Toronto Menu & What to Order** The undisputed benchmark is the Salmon Oshi Sushi, featuring BC wild sockeye pressed over rice, brushed with house Miku sauce, torched with charcoal, and finished with a sliver of jalapeño. Branch out with the Ebi Oshi (pressed prawn accented with lime zest) and the loaded Miku Roll, or commit to the multi-course Aburi Kaiseki, which weaves together seasonal sashimi, A5 wagyu, and miso-marinated sablefish served on custom Arita porcelain. Finish with the layered Green Tea Opera cake alongside a curated sake flight or the crisp, gin-based Kyuri Su cocktail. **Know Before You Go** Reservations through OpenTable are essential for weekend dinners and Thursday–Friday corporate rushes, though single diners and duos can often snag unreserved seats at the sushi counter or raw bar. Located a five-minute walk south of Union Station, the restaurant is easily accessible by transit, with paid underground parking available beneath WaterPark Place. Note that the kitchen pauses mid-afternoon between lunch and dinner during the week, while weekend services are dinner-only.

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No.9
JaBistro dine-in sushi, official photo from jabistro.com
Restaurant• Entertainment District

JaBistro

“Best Entertainment District aburi: Richmond room only, lunch is calmer than dinner.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is JaBistro?** Tucked behind an understated facade at 222 Richmond Street West in the Entertainment District, JaBistro is Kinka Family's elevated destination dedicated to flame-seared pressed sushi and fresh sashimi. The moodily lit, windowless room features minimalist blonde wood, exposed brick, and a lively open sushi counter where chefs torch nigiri over high heat. Seating spans the high-energy sushi bar, cocktail counter, and tight dining room tables. **JaBistro Menu & What to Order** The undisputed star is the aburi program, led by the signature JaBistroll and the blowtorched Saba and Salmon Oshizushi, each pressed in rectangular moulds and lightly caramelized. Begin with the deeply flavourful Lobster Miso Soup brewed with shell broth, followed by the multi-course dinner tasting menu featuring A5 wagyu and bluefin tuna. Drinks lean into crisp Japanese sakes, craft beers, and balanced cocktails like the Shiso Smash; while pescatarians thrive here, vegan and halal selections remain sparse. **Know Before You Go** Dinner reservations on OpenTable are essential for weekend slots and sushi bar seats, though weekday lunch provides a far calmer walk-in experience. JaBistro is easily accessible via a short walk from Osgoode or St. Andrew subway stations, with street parking tricky along Richmond. Service runs for lunch and dinner daily, with the kitchen staying open until 11:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

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No.10
Minami Aburi dish, official Squarespace photo from minamitoronto.com
Restaurant• King West

Minami

“Best King West aburi: design-forward oshi and Gozen lunch, not a 10-seat omakase.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Minami?** Anchored at 225 King Street West across from the TIFF Lightbox, Minami is the design-forward King West sibling to waterfront staple Miku, operated by Seigo Nakamura’s Aburi Restaurants. The award-winning room by DesignAgency features dramatic curved cobalt booths, globe pendant lighting, and a sweeping red-and-orange ceiling fabric installation alongside a hand-painted mural by Japanese artist Hideki Kimura. Seating options range from an energetic cocktail lounge and bar counter to plush banquettes and a seasonal sidewalk patio. **Minami Menu & What to Order** The kitchen centers around the signature Aburi Oshi sushi—pressed, flame-seared rice blocks topped with signature sauces, box-pressed salmon, prawn, or yellowtail. Beyond sushi, the contemporary tapas menu highlights premium proteins like roasted A5 Miyazaki Wagyu striploin, Saikyo miso-baked sablefish, and pristine Gozen bento sets during weekday lunch. Pair your plates with bespoke craft cocktails like the sake-infused Shinjuku or a curated sake flight, while plant-based diners will appreciate dedicated vegan rolls and vegetable tapas. **Know Before You Go** Dinner reservations are strongly advised, especially on theatre nights and weekends when the room fills quickly with Entertainment District crowds. Walk-ins have the best luck securing open seats at the cocktail bar lounge, and weekday lunch diners can take advantage of direct access through the Metro Hall lobby. Located a block from St. Andrew subway station, the venue also runs a dedicated late-night menu on Friday and Saturday until midnight.

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No.11
Kaito omakase, official GoDaddy CDN photo from kaitosushi.ca
Restaurant• Corso Italia

Kaito Sushi Omakase

“Best accessible omakase: ~$70, 12 courses, Corso Italia, one-hour seatings.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Kaito Sushi Omakase?** Located along Corso Italia at 1211 St. Clair Avenue West, Kaito Sushi Omakase operates as an accessible counter that strips away the math and formality of downtown luxury sushiyas. Founded by chef Donghwi Jang, an alumnus of Tachi, the minimalist space centres exclusively on an intimate eight-seat sushi bar where guests dine side-by-side. The environment is casual, conversational, and meticulously timed around structured one-hour omakase sessions. **Kaito Sushi Omakase Menu & What to Order** The single set menu delivers a focused 12-to-14-course sequence of pristine nigiri and hand rolls, led by standout bites like lightly torched madai (red sea bream), sweet Hokkaido hotate, rich chu-toro, and a crisp negitoro hand roll. Sips include curated bottles of chilled junmai sake and Japanese beer that cut neatly through the seasoned shari and fattier cuts. Gluten-free soy sauce can be arranged upon request, but the kitchen strictly refuses modifications for personal preference, serving no vegan, vegetarian, or children's menus. **Know Before You Go** Reservations are mandatory through their online booking system with seatings scheduled at 6:00 p.m., 7:45 p.m., and 9:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Check in 10 minutes early because doors open promptly and late arrivals miss courses, while party cuts or cancellations within 48 hours incur full charges. Street parking along St. Clair can be tight, so taking the 512 St. Clair streetcar to Dufferin Street is your most reliable transit choice.

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No.12
Shizuku omakase, official GoDaddy CDN photo from shizuku.ca
Restaurant• Scarborough / Agincourt

Shizuku

“Best east-end omakase: Kennedy plaza counter, closed Wed/Sun, book ahead.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Shizuku?** Set inside an unassuming commercial strip at 2950 Kennedy Road in Agincourt, Shizuku is a focused, 10-seat sushi counter helmed by Chef Kodie Kazuki Wan, an alumnus of Markham's venerable Zen. The dining room leans into minimalist Japanese aesthetics with blonde wood, focused counter illumination, and zero distractions from the chef's knife craft. Without the flash or hype of downtown dining rooms, the space prioritizes precision and exceptional wild-caught seafood flown in directly from Japan. **Shizuku Menu & What to Order** The kitchen operates exclusively on multi-course tasting menus, stepping through seasonal appetizers and pristine Edomae-style nigiri. Standouts include the decadent ankimo choux puff—a crisp pastry shell filled with rich monkfish liver—alongside melt-in-your-mouth otoro, steamed black abalone, and sweet Japanese sea urchin. Opt for the curated multi-bottle sake pairing, which matches regional junmai and daiginjo labels to the changing temperatures and fats of each fish. Due to the traditional Edomae format, the menu cannot accommodate vegan, vegetarian, or raw-fish dietary restrictions. **Know Before You Go** Shizuku is strictly reservation-only via OpenTable or Instagram, backed by a per-person deposit, with zero walk-in availability. The counter hosts timed evening seatings running Thursday through Tuesday (closed Wednesdays and Sundays), with ample strip-mall parking available on site. Budget two to two-and-a-half hours for the full progression, and be sure to arrive on time to keep the synchronous course timing intact.

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No.13
Kiyomi omakase, official Wix photo from kiyomiomakase.ca
Restaurant• Garden District

Kiyomi

“Best sushi-plus-tempura omakase: two reservation tracks, one Gerrard room.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Kiyomi?** Located at 76 Gerrard Street East in Toronto's Garden District, Kiyomi is an intimate Japanese dining room led by Head Chef Katsumi Namaizawa and veteran tempura master Chef Saito. The minimalist space focuses around dedicated counter seating where diners watch precise knife work and delicate frying at close range. It stands out in the city by offering two distinct, highly specialized chef's-choice tasting experiences under one roof. **Kiyomi Menu & What to Order** Guests choose between an 18-course Edomae sushi omakase and a 16-course tempura omakase that ranks among the rarest dining formats in Ontario. Standout courses feature gossamer-battered Kuruma ebi, flash-fried A5 Wagyu, tender simmered awabi (abalone), and pristine cuts of bluefin otoro alongside creamy Hokkaido uni. General manager Janet Arnold oversees an impressive lineup of sake flights, Japanese whiskies, and wine pairings; note that neither menu can accommodate vegetarian, vegan, or raw-seafood dietary restrictions. **Know Before You Go** Bookings must be made in advance via OpenTable or phone with a required deposit, as walk-in seating is not supported. Service runs Tuesday through Sunday with designated lunch seatings (12:00 p.m. and 1:15 p.m.) and dinner seatings (6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.), while the restaurant is closed on Mondays. The dining room is a short five-minute walk east of College subway station, with paid street parking available along Gerrard Street.

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No.14
Ki sushi platter, official WordPress photo from kijapanese.com
Restaurant• Financial District

Ki Modern Japanese + Bar

“Best PATH sushi destination: Brookfield bar, serious sake, sushi platter — not a hotel afterthought.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Ki Modern Japanese + Bar?** Anchored at 181 Bay Street inside Brookfield Place, Ki Modern Japanese + Bar is the Financial District’s longstanding heavyweight for contemporary Japanese dining and post-market networking. The sleek, multi-zone space balances low-lit subterranean drama with raised dining platforms framed by reflecting ponds, an expansive 36-foot black granite sushi counter, and a bustling seasonal patio overlooking Bay Street. Led by Executive Chef Hing Wong and fortified by Canada’s most acclaimed sake program under Sake Samurai Michael Tremblay, the room effortlessly transitions from brisk boardroom power lunches to high-energy evening cocktails. **Ki Modern Japanese + Bar Menu & What to Order** Start with the raw bar and modern nigiri, specifically the espresso maple-marinated butterfish and spicy yellowtail Kyoto maki before moving into the hot kitchen classics. The Saikyo miso-marinated black cod served with ikura and fennel-orange sauce is a masterclass in silky texture, while the melt-in-your-mouth A5 Miyazaki Wagyu striploin pairs wonderfully with fuji apple-onion jam. Sake exploration is non-negotiable here; lean on the certified sake sommeliers to steer you through boutique craft pours or structured tasting flights. Vegetarians can build a satisfying meal around umami tofu in kelp-miso broth, charred vegetable skewers, and crisp vegetable maki. **Know Before You Go** Bookings via OpenTable are crucial for weekday lunches and prime Thursday–Friday dinner slots, though solo diners and spontaneous pairs can frequently secure walk-in stools at the lively cocktail bar or sushi counter. Directly connected to the underground PATH network and just a two-minute walk from Union Station, Ki makes a prime pitstop for dinner and drinks before Scotiabank Arena events. The kitchen operates Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner, offers evening-only service on Saturdays, and remains closed on Sundays.

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No.15
Sushi Moto, official 2026 photo from sushimoto.ca
Restaurant• North York / Yonge & Sheppard

Sushi Moto

“Best north-end neighbourhood sushi: Yonge & Sheppard, sake-forward, not omakase.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Sushi Moto?** Anchoring the bustling commercial stretch at 4901 Yonge Street just north of Sheppard, Sushi Moto is North York's staple hybrid of an everyday sushi bar and an energetic sake lounge. The interior leans into a polished, lounge-like vibe with dark leather booths, warm timber finishes, and high-top seating flanking an active bar counter. It provides a distinctly livelier, late-night-friendly alternative to the standard grab-and-go sushi spots dotting the neighbourhood. **Sushi Moto Menu & What to Order** The kitchen operates a sprawling menu centered on creative specialty maki, generous sashimi platters, and sizzling izakaya classics. Signature crowd-pleasers include the blowtorched Moto Legend Roll crowned with seared salmon and scallops, the fiery albacore-topped Crazy Roll, and shareable sizzling platters of marinated kalbi short ribs. Vegetarian guests are well catered to with designated veggie maki, agedashi tofu, and tempura, while the beverage side shines with an expansive roster of bottled sakes, Japanese tap beers, and house sake sangrias. **Know Before You Go** The room packs out quickly during weekend dinner services and late-night drinking hours from Thursday to Saturday when doors stay open until 2:00 a.m., making advance reservations by phone a smart move. Located steps from Sheppard-Yonge subway station, TTC transit is seamless, which avoids the headache of limited street parking along Yonge.

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