by Chris McMaster

Created on: August 16, 2011   Last Updated: August 17, 2011

Always a hip and trendy dish, sushi is loved by many for its wide variety of tastes and ingredients. However, one must use caution with sushi, as one wrong roll will be repulsive and can result in some serious sicknesses. Toronto, with its massive size, is a mixed bag of restaurants and can contain some of the best and worst sushi you will ever have. You should never risk it with raw food, instead, you should always investigate a sushi bar on the internet prior to going there. The power of word of mouth is massive in large cities like Toronto,  and the safest, best restaurants will always rise above the dive bars. As an exception to this rule, there are Toronto’s hidden secrets, hip and trendy places that will provide new experiences at a likely cheaper price.

Top Sushi Bars in Toronto

Toronto boasts some of the best sushi in Canada, but the price tag on these esteemed restaurants can be daunting. Even though the price may seem ridiculous, the sushi bar’s reputation is well earned, and would be a fantastic dining experience, if you can afford it. An example of this extravagance is Yuzu, a new restaurant located on Adelaide by University. Despite being new, the restaurant has seen rave reviews and has secured its place as one of Toronto’s best sushi bars.

Probably the most popular Japanese Restaurant in Toronto, Nami is sure to delight all Japanese cuisine lovers. Surprisingly affordable for its popularity, a meal at Nami will cost approximately $25 a head.

As a final alternative, Sushi Kaiji is a personal favorite and is considered by many to be the absolute best sushi in Toronto. Sushi Kaiji features an eclectic mix of traditional preparation and innovation cooking when it comes to their famous Japanese cuisine. With a wide array of elegance, traditional sushi in Toronto can be expensive but the amazing experience is well worth the fortune.

Best Kept Secret Sushi Bars in Toronto

In Toronto, plenty of quality sushi can be found all over town at a reasonable price. These secret bargains can be fantastic dining destinations, as their service and atmosphere can rival even the best Japanese restaurants. For sushi under $10, there is no better destination in Toronto than HoSu Bistro, which features locations on both Queen St and Yonge. With a wide variety of dishes from all over Asia, you’ll come for the sushi, but stay for the more adventurous dishes such as Kam Pong Gi .

As one of the most popular restaurants in all of Toronto, Sushi on Bloor is famous for its low prices, excellent sushi and lines that stretch out the door. Despite the long wait time, guests to the location will find the cheapest sushi in town, and a wide variety of extremely fresh fish, making the 30 minute wait time during peak hours well worth it.

Finally, Aji Sai over by Queen and Spadina is famous for itsr $10.99 all you can eat sushi, which includes more than sushi, such as seaweed salads and sashimi. With such a great bargain on an all you can eat, it’ll be easy to justify the $11 price tag after your sixth plate. Boasting a wide variety of sushi and Japanese cuisine, Toronto is bound to impress every sushi lover, both rich and poor. 

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