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Yasu Toronto, Toronto, ON

Yasu Toronto

4.8
4.8
592 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Charming
​We take reservations up to​ 14 days in advance (at 12am midnight)

Yasu is Canada's first Omakase sushi bar. We celebrates the ocean’s best catches and the craft of sushi in its award-winning Toronto eatery; dishes created by Executive Chef and Owner Yasu Ouchi from Osaka, Japan. There is only one menu at Yasu; Omakase style (chef's choice set course) at $185 per person, a Japanese tradition wherein Chef Yasu creates a new menu daily based on the freshest and seasonal seafood available from around the world. The Omakase course consists of approximately 20 items including a kaiseki plate, soup,
​selection of seasonal nigiri and dessert. . ​​​An 18% service fee will be added to each bill. Any further tipping or gratuity is not expected. We look forward to hosting you!​

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (416) 944-8212
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Yasuhisa Ouchi
  • Neighbourhood
    Harbord Village
  • Cross Street
    Harbord & Spadina
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

What 592 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Best Overall

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Best Food

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Japanese

  • Toronto

    Best Overall

  • Toronto

    Best Food

  • Toronto

    Best Service

  • Toronto

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Yasu Toronto offers a premium omakase experience that is both "amazing" and "incredible," with expertly prepared sushi using high-quality ingredients. Guests rave about the "phenomenal" service and elegant ambiance. While some find it "overpriced," the experience is often described as "worth every $$" for sushi lovers seeking an intimate, authentic dining adventure.

592 Reviews
  1. Adil

    Toronto

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Absolutely horrible menu. Good doesn’t taste good. This is a complete scam @ $185 and 0 value taken.

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  2. Brian

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    They preserved the tradition in izakaya (not fine dining) of serving sake by the glass inside a Masu (pine wooden box). That is fine and dandy. HOWEVER, it is also customary that they should OVERFILL the sake to indicate that they are happy to have you there, too happy that they forgot to stop pouring. Yasu did NONE OF THAT. The waitress made sure every pouring was to the rim of the sake cup and nothing more, on every pouring. This kind of service is so halfway that it's trying to impress by following a tradition to a certain degree and then drop the ball because they went cheap. Why serve it in a Masu then?!?! It was insulting. In this day and age, just simply being courteous does not win you any stars! And as for $80 pairing, it is definitely NOT worth the money. Sake they serve can be easily purchased from LCBO. For instance, they served Dassai 45. This is the CHEAPEST Dassai you can get from LCBO, $33.65/bottle. I expect more exquisite sake choices, if not 23, at least 39. The pairing quantity is also sorrowfully limited and has nothing to do with the fish that's being served. As for the food, only fools would try to distinguish freshness and taste of fish between Japanese restaurants in Toronto. All fishes come from the same limited number of suppliers in Toronto. There is no difference in fish quality between a $50 Omakase and a $600 Omakase. The chef serving us had bluntly admitted that over 50% of their fish do not come from Japan but Spain and Portugal rather. That included the Akami, Chu Toro and OToro that were served. I still gave them 2 stars on food because they served their sushi in WARM sushi rice which is uncommon amongst Toronto sushi restaurants. Check out the remaining of my review on Google because open table is limiting my characters.

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  3. Paul

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    My partner and I have been regular guests of Yasu (every six months, or so) for the last six or seven years. Apart from recent decor changes, Yasu has remained assuredly consistent in the serving of a premium omakase menu. But recently, the restaurant added an obligatory service charge of 18%. Though we customarily tip 15-18% no matter where we eat, we're not a fan of service charges and having no authority in the gratuity decision. Worse yet, Yasu is not adding 18% to the subtotal, but to the subtotal *plus* the HST (tax). In effect, Yasu is adding a 20.4% tip. Whether you like it or not. We really adore Chef Ken, but unless Yasu’s service charge practise changes I don’t think we’ll ever be returning.

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  4. Joelle

    Toronto

    21 reviews

    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was enjoyable, with the fish looking fresh and flavorful, and the portions satisfying. The pacing of each dish felt thoughtfully timed. However, as a Michelin-starred establishment, I found the service somewhat lacking in consistency and polish, particularly with the appearance of the service staff and how they presented themselves and the informationabout each dish. For the price, I expected a higher level of refinement. I also had some concerns regarding cleanliness. I noticed a damp, used rag being utilized by the chefs to wipe both the sushi serving plates and their workstation, which raised questions about hygiene standards.

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  5. Julia

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Most amazing experience ever. I’ve been to a handful of omakases and this was far by the best. I don’t think people know but I’m pretty sure yasu was the FIRST omakase in Toronto … ever before all the other (also great) places came into play Definitely recommend

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  6. Michelle

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic evening with the Yasu Team. Amazing service and delicious food

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  7. Harold

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. My wife who usually does not eat sushi was fine with nigiri prepared in front of her. She thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would definitely recommend it.

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  8. Chris

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As a seasoned sushi fan and fellow chef, I can say with some authority that this was the absolute best sushi experience of my life! The chefs were outstanding, experts in all the seafood they prepared, its origins and method of preparation. It's not cheap, but well worth the experience. Thank you very much for a special evening.

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  9. Richard

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, fantastic pieces, great service

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  10. Sann

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very enjoyable experience. You felt like you were transported to a fine dining sushi restaurant in Japan. The omakase will satisfy even the harshest critics. Will definitely return.

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FAQs

Yasu Toronto offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 944-8212.

Yasu Toronto is rated 4.8 stars by 592 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Yasu Toronto

81 Harbord St, Toronto, ON M5S 1G4

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Harbord & Spadina
  • Neighbourhood
    Harbord Village
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Yasuhisa Ouchi
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine
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