Kaishin

What is Kaishin? Tucked into the ground floor of Emerald City at 56 Forest Manor Road in North York, Kaishin is an intimate, 11-seat sushi bar created by the team behind the former Jumi Gozen. Head chef Kei—who honed his craft under Jackie Lin at Michelin-starred Shoushin—orchestrates a measured, Edomae-focused service centered exclusively around a sleek blonde-wood chef's counter. The minimalist space strips away distractions with warm, focused lighting and clean lines that keep the focus entirely on precise knife work and seasonal seafood.

Kaishin Menu & What to Order The multi-course omakase begins with seasonal sashimi, delicate ankimo (monkfish liver), and simmered buri daikon before shifting into a 10-piece nigiri flight anchored by sharp, tartly seasoned shari. Standouts include pristine Japanese uni, saltwater eel with sansho leaf, and a tightly rolled Toro Taku combining fatty tuna with crunchy pickled radish. Consider upgrading with the lavish Uni Toro Caviar add-on featuring Oscietra caviar, and close the evening with a slice of Japanese crown musk melon alongside hojicha panna cotta.

Know Before You Go Seatings are strictly by advance reservation only, with zero room for walk-ins across the 11 counter stools. The restaurant sits just south of Sheppard Avenue East near Don Mills station, making it accessible via TTC subway alongside limited condo visitor parking. Service runs Tuesday through Saturday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with doors closed on Sunday and Monday.