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"twitter:title": "Top 5 sushi and Japanese restaurants in Toronto" --- TORONTO · RESTAURANTS # Top 5 sushi and Japanese restaurants in Toronto This guide draws on blogTO's October 2024 splurge sushi list, Noms Magazine's October 2024 best sushi guide, Canada's 100 Best Restaurants 2025, Gastro World's March 2024 review and Nuvo Magazine's December 2024 feature. Every page was checked on November 13, 2026. See the 5 places 1. ![Hello Nori, from its own website](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fff39ba4da12a24f74e9aa1/t/650c90cc0aa66a76cf00a8f0/1695322316377/hellonori_website.png?format=1500w)Number 1 ### Hello Nori Hand roll and aburi sushi bar 648 King St W, King West, Toronto Nuvo Magazine's December 2024 feature on Hello Nori's Toronto opening described how each roll is crafted individually and passed directly from the sushi chef to the diner. blogTO's 2026 cheap sushi list placed it among Toronto's best, noting made-to-order temaki, flame-seared aburi sushi and classic rolls at the King West and Financial District locations. - > “Each roll is crafted individually and passed directly from the sushi chef to the diner, with the intention that it be consumed within seconds of its completion.” [Nuvo Magazine, John Clegg](https://nuvomagazine.com/daily-edit/hello-nori-greets-toronto) · feature · December 18, 2024 (opens in a new tab) - > “At this sleek restaurant, with locations in King West and the Financial District, diners tuck into made-to-order temaki, flame-seared aburi sushi and a selection of classic rolls.” [blogTO, Christine Peddie](https://www.blogto.com/toronto/the_best_cheap_sushi_in_toronto/) · best-of list · July 2026 (opens in a new tab) [Visit hellonori.com (opens in a new tab)](https://www.hellonori.com) Photo: Hello Nori's website 2. Number 2 ### Shoushin Edomae sushi bar 3328 Yonge St, Yonge and Lawrence, Toronto Noms Magazine's October 2024 best sushi guide described Shoushin's mission as mastering the art of Edomae-style sushi, noting its name means craftsman heart in Japanese. Canada's 100 Best placed Shoushin at No. 62 on its 2025 list and wrote that chef Jackie Lin is skilled with both the sushi knife and the hot kitchen, working with almost exclusively Japanese-sourced product. - > “Named 'craftsman heart' in translation, Shoushin's mission is to master the art of Edomae-style sushi.” [Noms Magazine, Jason Yeh](https://nomsmagazine.com/best-sushi-restaurants-in-toronto/) · best-of list · October 19, 2024 (opens in a new tab) - > “Guangzhou-born and Scarborough-reared Jackie Lin is a virtuoso with a sushi knife and the hangiri, and his hot kitchen is just as accomplished.” [Canada's 100 Best](https://canadas100best.com/list/2025/shoushin-2025/) · best-of list · 2025 (opens in a new tab) [Visit shoushin.ca (opens in a new tab)](https://shoushin.ca) 3. ![Miku Toronto, from its own website](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6123ba1bd03b8818edc3ba1d/t/616cff3d82e24305fd578d24/1634533181919/mikuk-toronto-logo.jpg?format=1500w)Number 3 ### Miku Toronto Aburi sushi restaurant 10 Bay St, Suite 105, Harbourfront, Toronto blogTO's October 2024 splurge sushi list called Miku a South Core staple, noting a vast sushi selection on the menu. Noms Magazine's 2024 guide described it as the East Coast's first aburi sushi spot, offering inventive Japanese cuisine in a sleek raw bar setting with a spacious patio. - > “A vast sushi selection fleshes out the menu at this South Core staple.” [blogTO, Christine Peddie](https://www.blogto.com/toronto/the_best_splurge_sushi_in_toronto/) · best-of list · October 1, 2024 (opens in a new tab) - > “Miku, the East Coast's first aburi sushi spot, offers a blend of inventive Japanese cuisine in a sleek raw bar or on its spacious patio for a romantic night.” [Noms Magazine, Jason Yeh](https://nomsmagazine.com/best-sushi-restaurants-in-toronto/) · best-of list · October 19, 2024 (opens in a new tab) [Visit mikutoronto.com (opens in a new tab)](https://mikutoronto.com) Photo: Miku Toronto's website 4. ![Yasu, from its own website](https://yasu-sushibar.com/uploads/3/4/7/6/34764857/yasu-sushi-bar0372-copy_orig.jpg)Number 4 ### Yasu Omakase sushi bar 81 Harbord St, Harbord Village, Toronto blogTO's October 2024 splurge sushi list described Yasu as a petite, award-winning Harbord Village sushi bar where diners spend hours with the city's finest seasonal fish. Noms Magazine's 2024 guide wrote that freshly sourced seafood meets the hands of Chef Yasuhisa Ouchi, delivering omakase at this Harbord Street address. - > “Sushi stans crowd into this petite, award-winning Harbord Village sushi bar to spend hours staring down some of the city's finest seasonal fish.” [blogTO, Christine Peddie](https://www.blogto.com/toronto/the_best_splurge_sushi_in_toronto/) · best-of list · October 1, 2024 (opens in a new tab) - > “At Yasu, freshly sourced seafood meets the skilled hands of Chef Yasuhisa Ouchi, delivering Canada's finest Omakase.” [Noms Magazine, Jason Yeh](https://nomsmagazine.com/best-sushi-restaurants-in-toronto/) · best-of list · October 19, 2024 (opens in a new tab) [Visit yasu-sushibar.com (opens in a new tab)](https://www.yasu-sushibar.com) Photo: Yasu's website 5. ![Sushi Yugen, from its own website](https://sushiyugen.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/sushi-yugen.jpg)Number 5 ### Sushi Yugen Omakase sushi restaurant 150 York St, Financial District, Toronto blogTO's October 2024 splurge sushi list highlighted Sushi Yugen's exceptional plates and two omakase options at the Financial District address. Gastro World's March 2024 review noted that Master Chef Kyohei Igarashi, who spent 15 years training in Japan, personally prepares the meal, and rated the omakase experience 10 out of 10. - > “Sink into this Financial District oasis for exceptional plates that hover astonishingly between art and food.” [blogTO, Christine Peddie](https://www.blogto.com/toronto/the_best_splurge_sushi_in_toronto/) · best-of list · October 1, 2024 (opens in a new tab) - > “In Toronto we're blessed to have so many omakase options. Sushi Yugen's is top notch especially for its relatively reasonable price.” [Gastro World](https://www.gastroworld.ca/2024/03/sushi-yugen-toronto.html) · review · March 2, 2024 (opens in a new tab) [Visit sushiyugen.ca (opens in a new tab)](https://sushiyugen.ca) Photo: Sushi Yugen's website QUESTIONS ## Questions this guide answers
What are the top sushi and Japanese restaurants in Toronto? This guide lists five places: Hello Nori in King West, Shoushin at 3328 Yonge St, Miku Toronto at 10 Bay St, Sushi Yugen at 150 York St, and Yasu at 81 Harbord St.
When was this guide checked? Every page this guide cites was read again on 13 November 2026.
Where is Hello Nori in Toronto? Hello Nori is at 648 King St W in King West. The restaurant also has a location in the Financial District.
What is Shoushin known for in Toronto? Shoushin is known for Edomae-style sushi at 3328 Yonge St in the Yonge and Lawrence area. Canada's 100 Best placed it at No. 62 on its 2025 list.
Where is Miku Toronto located? Miku Toronto is at 10 Bay St, Suite 105, in the Harbourfront area of downtown Toronto.
What kind of dining does Sushi Yugen offer? Sushi Yugen at 150 York St in the Financial District offers omakase dining, with a chef's counter option and a main counter seating 12 guests.
Where is Yasu in Toronto? Yasu is at 81 Harbord St in Harbord Village. It is an omakase sushi bar where the menu changes daily based on seasonal seafood.
How do I report a mistake in this guide? Use the corrections form at voche.me/report and name the place and the line that is wrong.
SOURCES ## Every page this guide draws on 1. [The Best Cheap Sushi in Toronto](https://www.blogto.com/toronto/the_best_cheap_sushi_in_toronto/)blogTO, Christine Peddie · July 2026 · blogto.com · read November 13, 2026 2. [The Best Splurge Sushi in Toronto](https://www.blogto.com/toronto/the_best_splurge_sushi_in_toronto/)blogTO, Christine Peddie · October 1, 2024 · blogto.com · read November 13, 2026 3. [Shoushin - Canada's 100 Best Restaurants 2025](https://canadas100best.com/list/2025/shoushin-2025/)Canada's 100 Best · 2025 · canadas100best.com · read November 13, 2026 4. [Sushi Yugen (Toronto)](https://www.gastroworld.ca/2024/03/sushi-yugen-toronto.html)Gastro World · March 2, 2024 · gastroworld.ca · read November 13, 2026 5. [13 Best Toronto Sushi Restaurants In 2024 (+ What to Order)](https://nomsmagazine.com/best-sushi-restaurants-in-toronto/)Noms Magazine, Jason Yeh · October 19, 2024 · nomsmagazine.com · read November 13, 2026 6. [Hello Nori Greets Toronto](https://nuvomagazine.com/daily-edit/hello-nori-greets-toronto)Nuvo Magazine, John Clegg · December 18, 2024 · nuvomagazine.com · read November 13, 2026 **Found an error?** Tell the editors with the [corrections form](https://voche.me/on/toronto-2026/report). [Read our standards](https://voche.me/on/toronto-2026/about). MORE GUIDES ## More Toronto guides [All local guides ](https://voche.me/on/toronto-2026/guides) Toronto · 5 places ### [Top 5 brunch spots in Toronto](https://voche.me/on/toronto-2026/guides/top-brunch-toronto) Five Toronto brunch spots named by blogTO, Streets of Toronto, Narcity, Toronto Guardian and CP24, with each outlet's own words. Toronto · 5 places ### [Top 5 pizza places in Toronto](https://voche.me/on/toronto-2026/guides/top-pizza-toronto) Five Toronto pizza spots named by blogTO, Daily Hive, Narcity, Toronto Life and Streets of Toronto, with each outlet's own words. Toronto · 5 places ### [Top 5 restaurants in Toronto](https://voche.me/on/toronto-2026/guides/top-restaurants-toronto) Five Toronto restaurants named by The Infatuation, Canada's 100 Best, blogTO, Streets of Toronto and Narcity. ## Sitemap See the full [sitemap](/on/toronto-2026/sitemap.md) for all pages.