JaBistro

JaBistro is probably one of the best sushi place I’ve been too in Toronto that’s worth the money! Everything we ordered was super fresh and tasty, everything I ate I was shocked every time of how good it tasted! The sashimi literally melts in your mouth, the tuna and salmon was very memorable to me. Our server was also super friendly, she gave us great recommendations and she was super nice and accommodating. The vibe at this restaurant is super nice and I totally recommend checking this place out if you’re looking for a nice sushi place to dine in at! Our table was at the chef’s counter so it was also an experience watching them make the sushi, had an amazing time I will definitely be back!

Celebrated my graduation here and they took great care of us! Even wrote congratulations! The food was exactly how I wanted it to be. It was delicious fresh fish and the portion sizes were good too!

JaBistro exceeded our expectations with its beautiful, modern, minimalist decor, thoughtfully designed menu, and stunning presentation. From the moment we arrived, the hostess and wait staff were friendly, attentive, and incredibly helpful. The real star, of course, was the sushi. We started with two pieces of Hotate (scallops) that were perfectly fresh and one of favourite bites. Then came three maki rolls: Atlantic Salmon, Scallops, and the signature JaBistroll (a tssty combo of salmon, snow crab, scallop, cucumber, and tobiko). The unique touch was the torched finish, enhancing the flavours with a slight smokiness that paired perfectly with the premium ingredients. This was a memorable meal, and I can’t wait to return! Highly recommended for anyone seeking top-tier sushi in a refined setting.

As a first-time customer at JaBistro, I must say the experience exceeded my expectations in several ways. Located in the heart of Toronto, it's in a convenient spot, easily accessible and perfect for a night out in the city. For our meal, we chose the omakase dinner prix fixe, which came to $125 per head. The omakase allowed us to fully experience the chef's expertise, and the dishes were a true reflection of the care and precision JaBistro puts into their food. The sushi and sashimi were incredibly fresh, with the lobster miso soup standing out as a highlight. The richness of the broth combined with the sweetness of the lobster created an unforgettable flavor profile. The panna cotta for dessert was another must-try, offering the perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess to end the meal on a high note. The drinks menu also offered a great selection. I enjoyed one of their craft cocktails, which had a nice balance of flavors and complemented the meal well. There were also various sakes and wines to choose from, catering to different tastes. In terms of ambiance, JaBistro strikes a perfect balance between chic and cozy. The modern design, soft lighting, and calm atmosphere make it an ideal place for both intimate dinners and group gatherings. It feels upscale, but not pretentious, which I appreciated. The service was another big plus. The staff was attentive without being intrusive, and they were knowledgeable about the menu, offering thoughtful recommendations. The attention to detail in both food and service really elevated the experience. Price-wise, JaBistro is on the higher end, but you’re definitely getting what you pay for in terms of quality and experience. While it’s not an everyday dining option for most, it’s perfect for a special occasion or when you want to treat yourself to something extraordinary. Overall, JaBistro offers a premium dining experience with top-notch food, drinks, and service in a stylish downtown setting. If you're planning a visit, I highly recommend trying the lobster miso soup and panna cotta—they’re absolute standouts on the menu.

My experience at Jabistro, one of Toronto’s renowned Japanese restaurants, was highly satisfying. The modern interior and sophisticated ambiance stood out, with the cozy lighting and elegant table settings making a strong impression. We ordered the Omakase and Aburicious. My daughter, who had never enjoyed sushi or sashimi before, discovered the deep flavors of Japanese cuisine here for the first time. The sashimi and sushi were fresh and delicious, with the fish having an incredibly tender texture. Although we didn't have a reservation and walked in, sitting at the bar turned out to be a great opportunity to visually enjoy the chef’s meticulous preparation. Overall, the course meal was excellent, though the portion size felt a bit small for a full meal.

Highly recommend this quaint restaurant, the food is top tier and so is the service. It’s on the expensive side but every bite was a work of art and expertise. We got the omakase set menu ( very well priced if compared to al a carte). We also got “Aburicious” which was a mind blowing selection of torched flavoured sushi.

Amazing. Randomly found this place and was so lucky. You need to get the salmon sushi and the shrimp pressed sushi. It was topped with a basil pesto and was phenomenal. So good we ordered another one.

Went here for the first time the other day as an alternative to Miku. We got the omakase which was really good but for the price point of the meal, I expected to be blown away. Our server was not able to read the table cues and kept interrupting mid conversation / and we were feeling rushed with each plate. I would go here again if it was organized by someone else but I wouldn’t make a reservation here myself

JaBistro is probably one of the best sushi place I’ve been too in Toronto that’s worth the money! Everything we ordered was super fresh and tasty, everything I ate I was shocked every time of how good it tasted! The sashimi literally melts in your mouth, the tuna and salmon was very memorable to me. Our server was also super friendly, she gave us great recommendations and she was super nice and accommodating. The vibe at this restaurant is super nice and I totally recommend checking this place out if you’re looking for a nice sushi place to dine in at! Our table was at the chef’s counter so it was also an experience watching them make the sushi, had an amazing time I will definitely be back!

Celebrated my graduation here and they took great care of us! Even wrote congratulations! The food was exactly how I wanted it to be. It was delicious fresh fish and the portion sizes were good too!

JaBistro exceeded our expectations with its beautiful, modern, minimalist decor, thoughtfully designed menu, and stunning presentation. From the moment we arrived, the hostess and wait staff were friendly, attentive, and incredibly helpful. The real star, of course, was the sushi. We started with two pieces of Hotate (scallops) that were perfectly fresh and one of favourite bites. Then came three maki rolls: Atlantic Salmon, Scallops, and the signature JaBistroll (a tssty combo of salmon, snow crab, scallop, cucumber, and tobiko). The unique touch was the torched finish, enhancing the flavours with a slight smokiness that paired perfectly with the premium ingredients. This was a memorable meal, and I can’t wait to return! Highly recommended for anyone seeking top-tier sushi in a refined setting.

As a first-time customer at JaBistro, I must say the experience exceeded my expectations in several ways. Located in the heart of Toronto, it's in a convenient spot, easily accessible and perfect for a night out in the city. For our meal, we chose the omakase dinner prix fixe, which came to $125 per head. The omakase allowed us to fully experience the chef's expertise, and the dishes were a true reflection of the care and precision JaBistro puts into their food. The sushi and sashimi were incredibly fresh, with the lobster miso soup standing out as a highlight. The richness of the broth combined with the sweetness of the lobster created an unforgettable flavor profile. The panna cotta for dessert was another must-try, offering the perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess to end the meal on a high note. The drinks menu also offered a great selection. I enjoyed one of their craft cocktails, which had a nice balance of flavors and complemented the meal well. There were also various sakes and wines to choose from, catering to different tastes. In terms of ambiance, JaBistro strikes a perfect balance between chic and cozy. The modern design, soft lighting, and calm atmosphere make it an ideal place for both intimate dinners and group gatherings. It feels upscale, but not pretentious, which I appreciated. The service was another big plus. The staff was attentive without being intrusive, and they were knowledgeable about the menu, offering thoughtful recommendations. The attention to detail in both food and service really elevated the experience. Price-wise, JaBistro is on the higher end, but you’re definitely getting what you pay for in terms of quality and experience. While it’s not an everyday dining option for most, it’s perfect for a special occasion or when you want to treat yourself to something extraordinary. Overall, JaBistro offers a premium dining experience with top-notch food, drinks, and service in a stylish downtown setting. If you're planning a visit, I highly recommend trying the lobster miso soup and panna cotta—they’re absolute standouts on the menu.

My experience at Jabistro, one of Toronto’s renowned Japanese restaurants, was highly satisfying. The modern interior and sophisticated ambiance stood out, with the cozy lighting and elegant table settings making a strong impression. We ordered the Omakase and Aburicious. My daughter, who had never enjoyed sushi or sashimi before, discovered the deep flavors of Japanese cuisine here for the first time. The sashimi and sushi were fresh and delicious, with the fish having an incredibly tender texture. Although we didn't have a reservation and walked in, sitting at the bar turned out to be a great opportunity to visually enjoy the chef’s meticulous preparation. Overall, the course meal was excellent, though the portion size felt a bit small for a full meal.

Highly recommend this quaint restaurant, the food is top tier and so is the service. It’s on the expensive side but every bite was a work of art and expertise. We got the omakase set menu ( very well priced if compared to al a carte). We also got “Aburicious” which was a mind blowing selection of torched flavoured sushi.

Amazing. Randomly found this place and was so lucky. You need to get the salmon sushi and the shrimp pressed sushi. It was topped with a basil pesto and was phenomenal. So good we ordered another one.

Went here for the first time the other day as an alternative to Miku. We got the omakase which was really good but for the price point of the meal, I expected to be blown away. Our server was not able to read the table cues and kept interrupting mid conversation / and we were feeling rushed with each plate. I would go here again if it was organized by someone else but I wouldn’t make a reservation here myself

I wanted to try at least one sushi spot in Toronto before I left back to my home country and decided on this place. I went in on a weekday afternoon and there was no wait. I ordered their lunch omakase for $88, which was already way cheaper than what I could get in my area. The Lobster miso soup was slightly heaty and not too salty. There was a strong depth in flavor and some bits of lobster meat. It was a great dish to start off my meal. The Assorted sashimi was very good and fresh. My favorite of the dish was the wagyu uni and red snapper. I am normally not a fan of cream cheese but those cubes were very rich in flavor and delicious . For the nigiri there was 1 ootoro, 1 chutoro, 1 salmon belly, 1 tai and 1 hokkaido scallop. There was just a little bit more rice than I expected but the quality was great. All of the fish was very fresh. This was the first time I had aburi style sushi and I enjoyed them greatly. Each of the pieces had a nice smoky flavor as well as their respective fish taste. Presentation was 10/10 too with the rectangular shapes. My favorite one was the wagyu beef. Dessert was a panna cotta. I'm not that big of a fan of panna cottas because a lot of places make it too sweet. Not this place though. The panna cotta was both rich flavor and just slightly sweet with the sauce around it adding more to the sweetness. Overall, I was very happy coming to this place as my spot for sushi. The food was delicious and well worth the money. The only downside was the lack of variety within the available fish, but they were all very fresh.

after hearing colleague's recommendation,i went here with a friend to celebrate birthday. the place has a very nice interior. spacious yet feels intimate. they have package meal (starter, main, and dessert) and ala carte. we decided to do ala carte. ordered lobster soup, chef sashimi, nigiri, jabistroll, 2 different dessert (the only 2 they have). whoa...sashimi is definitely top notch. very very fresh. very worthy price-quality ratio. i'm not crazy about sahimi, but i truly enjoy it. my friend is sashimi lover and he has experienced eating sashimi in sashimi-only restaurant, but jasbistro has the highest score among all (albeit highest price). jabistroll is very delicious..too delicious...my mouth is watery thinking about it. lobster soup is different.not too fishy.delish. 2 desserts (nougat and some sort of pudding). nougat is ok. pudding is the best. if you are sashimi lover, the package meal is good deal. you will get combination of all of the above (dessert option is only pudding). i am not *crazy-fan* of sashimi(my friend is)...but restaurant require everyone in same table to order the same IF you order package meal. highly recommended!

JaBistro is an upscale sushi restaurant that offers a fine dining experience! We're so glad to have discovered this restaurant after a long walk ! What we've tried : EBI OSHIZUSHI pressed tiger shrimp sushi -$19 WAGYU OSHIZUSHI pressed wagyu beef sushi -$26 JABISTROLL salmon, snow crab, scallop, cucumber & tobiko - $24 SALMON OSHIZUSHI pressed atlantic salmon sushi- $19 I particularly loved the EBI OSHIZUSHI 222 Richmond St W Loved the service! The chef personally thanked us for coming! What an awesome service !

Loved their take on the bistro menu! Super fresh! I ordered the Aburi Hotate and Teriyaki Octopus. The scallops were cooked to perfection and to top it off the playing is beautiful! Octopus was super tender and all the flavours on the plate blended so well together.

For an amazing omakase tasting in downtown Toronto, this is the spot! You don't have to do omakase here, but I highly recommend it. The price is very reasonable, especially compared to metropolitan cities in the US--$88 for lunch, $125 for dinner. The atmosphere was dimly fun and the staff were very friendly. Don't hestitate to check this spot out if you're looking for a fish fix!

Have always been hearing about JaBistro as a great place for more elevated sushi/sashimi offerings and finally had a chance to check them out. Ordered a variety of things: sashimi appetizer, nigiri platter, agedashi, and the jabistroll. Really enjoyed the sashimi and nigiri platters, very fresh and very nicely presented. I think they live up to the reputation of having great sushi. The agedashi was ok but I'd probably avoid their cooked food in favor of the sushi next time. Service was excellent and very attentive. Try to make a reservation if possible as it gets pretty full even on a Monday.

I am so grateful to have been recommended this GEM of a sushi restaurant! I was not sure what I was getting myself into, but walked into the warm vibe, with a very welcoming and attentive server Miu (sorry on the spelling) - I asked her about the Summer Soiree Prix Fixe menu for 145 CAD- she said it is very good but a lot of food---no better understatement has been made! Every course was FANTASTIC and super copious! Delicate flavors, super fresh fish...the surprise dish was the third course- perfectly cooked scallops with the most amazing assembly of accompaniments...I will be dreaming about this dish for a while! No course disappoints ---I VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEND and suggest you try this amazing and special spot out!

I tried their omakase and it was really good! The food alone is top tier, so fresh and wonderful flavor profiles. The "omakase experience" could use some improving though. I'm used to the chef personally handing over the sushi if you sit at the counter. Instead, the waitress serves you the food. I'm sure there's a reason but I think most people want that authentic japanese experience if they're gunna $$$ on sushi ykno? I also wished there was junmai daiginjo on the menu. Funny enough, my favorite thing was their panna cotta. Best panna cotta I've ever had. I left full which is always a plus. Sometimes sushi doesn't fill me up so I'm glad this place did.

The last time I was in Toronto was over 20 yrs ago and I came to go to Medieval Times (!!) and also ate at some very mediocre, strange restaurant that rotated high above the city. Weird, vague memories. But also that was during my weird, vague marriage... This time I was on a 4 day road trip driving a big loop from Central Vermont out to Niagara Falls, NY over to Toronto and then to Montreal and finally back down to Vermont because I had tickets to Jon Batiste in concert in both Toronto and Montreal on back-to-back nights. So I did my research and created a Yelp collection of potential restaurants for dinner in Toronto. If you're new to this channel let me tell you that sushi/Japanese cuisine is my JAM and so that's what I looked for in Toronto. I chose JaBistro because the vibe looked like my thing (I mainly dine alone, so I like to sit at the bar) and they opened at 5, which would give me a few hours before 8pm show time. I hate to be rushed when I'm eating out. My plan is to enjoy my time and my meal and my sake. Actual Omakase does not seem to have really reached Canada. But JaBistro has an "Omaskase menu" which is basically table service Omakase: it's not piece by piece, it's served in "sets" because apparently there is no interaction with the sushi chefs here?? And by "here" I mean Canada, because I had the same experience in Montreal. I greatly dislike the "social stratification" being enforced in these restaurants by not allowing the guests to interact with the chefs. By this I mean that the chef has the waitperson my dish and then that person serves me. Even though I am sitting there, directly in front of the chef. This is not correct service. This is silly, "Old World"/"European" classism. It didn't occur to me to make a reservation to sit at the counter at 5pm on a Tuesday. Which I think is a result of the fact that I forgot Toronto is like a legit big city?? Whoops. They were able to seat me and I ordered a lovely bottle of Sake (good Sake selection). I ordered the dinner Omakase and was able to request a substitute for the wagyu beef (I don't eat beef, pork or poultry). The Lobster Miso was INCREDIBLY GOOD!! They substituted salmon for the Wagyu carpaccio and it was OUT OF THIS WORLD. An amazing dish. Sashimi and sushi pieces were good. "Pressed rolls" were weird? Meh. I pushed the boundaries and ordered two more things: Bistro Salad (one of the best salads I've ever had - truly excellent); and the Agedashi. O.M.G. That huge bowl of Agedashi was one of the best things I've ever eaten in my life. (They even gave me extra broth when I asked.) I'd consider driving back to Toronto just to eat that again. WOW. Next time I'd actually skip the Omakase because the menu items were so spectacular and I was officially, uncomfortably full by the end...NO REGRETS!

WOW! We came here for the omakase and we left fulfilled-physically and emotionally. The portions had us physically full, and the delicious flavors had our souls emotionally happy. The lobster miso soup began the dance in our mouth, followed by a wagyu carpaccio or uni ankake chawanmushi (uni with egg custard), then 12 pieces of sashimi, aburi sushi (pressed sushi pieces) and negitoro hand roll, 7 pieces of premium nigiri (including a piece with wagyu and foie gras and a piece with uni), and the ball ended with a final waltz of the panna cotta. Perfection has never been so tasty. Service was exceptional, and the ambiance was on point as that of an exclusive sushi place.

It's à standardized Japanese resto that wants to go upscale I enjoyed their sashimi ( you can't go wrong with sashimi when the ingredients are fresh) But the portion is fairly small and nothing remarkable It's great for a cute date night but don't have high expectations on the taste of the food

I was looking for the sushi restaurant. I am Japanese and I need Japanese sushi chef makes kinda sushi. This restaurant is!!! Even you can tell from miso soup. Such a difference We usually stay at Shangri-La hotel. It is easy walking distance. You will definitely get quality sushi. We should try more different thing next time. But I am glad we found one already

Wifey chose the spot and did not disappoint. This was a great sushi spot for a date, work dinner, or a casual Thursday. It is on the pricier side but I was not disappointed with the flavor and freshness of the fish. We ordered the sashimi platter (smaller) and the aburicious (4 different boxed maki). This was the perfect amount of food, we struggled to finish the last piece. If I was very hungry I could've taken down the sashimi platter myself but I wasn't feeling heroic tonight. The restaurant serves two different types of soy sauces for the sushi. One specifically for the red fish and the other for all others. In the middle was flaked salt, I didn't catch what that was for, probably the wagyu? Wifey ate all hers and helped herself to mine. For drinks I enjoyed the two Japanese whiskey's who's names escape me but wifey really enjoyed her beverage, Sakura. Lychee, blueberries, and alcohol, what else could you ask for? Our server was very nice and patient with us as we so indecisive if we wanted to go with the prix fix menu or ordering a la carte. We made the right choice but I am curious how it would've been, although it would've been too much food for sure. From the street it looks like it's closed/abandoned but just go in and it's got a nice esthetic reminding me of a nyc sushi hot spot in the east village.

Absolutely amazing! I almost missed the place. If it wasn't for the folding sign I would have walked right by. Once you open the heavy black door, you're suddenly inside of a cozy, lightly lit space. Perfect for an after theater dinner. I had made reservations in advance but there was only one other guest for most of our meal. I ordered the aburicious so that I could try a variety and to start I ordered the uni ankake chawanmushi. Everything was beautifully presented, carrying the clean yet elegant decor of the space onto the food. The chawanmushi was steamed flawlessly with the flavors of the uni and kura coming through. It was small yet filling. The pressed sushi though was the highlight. Each bite of melt in your mouth deliciousness made me want to order more even though I was full. No soy sauce or extras needed. I did trade one of my jabistrolls for one of my friend's hotate since I love scallops. I think my favorite was the wagyu since I'm addicted to anything with yakiniku sauce and the beef was like butter. My friend also ordered the Hokkaido salad which was huge enough for a meal on its own. I tasted a few bites and each of the flavors of the seafood created a different experience each time. I highly recommend this place and will definitely stop by the next time I'm in the area!

One of my favourite sushi spots in Toronto! It's one of the few spots that has a balance between high end sushi and casual meals, and I love the ambiance - you can come here for any occasion. In my mind it used to be an easy 5 stars, but it doesn't quite pack the same punch it once did - the service isn't quite as excellent as it was before, and some of the apps are a miss. Otherwise, they have a great selection of quality ngiri sushi as well as torched aburi sushi and specialty rolls, that are high quality and great on their own. The torched shrimp sushi with pesto is one of my favourite bites! And I wish they'd bring back the matcha creme brûlée.

We visited for lunch and opted for the omakase, which, overall, I greatly enjoyed. The service was outstanding, and the fish served was notably fresh. However, the lobster miso soup left something to be desired, being somewhat mediocre. Both the sashimi and sushi were satisfactory, but some of the pressed sushi pieces were excessively salty. Despite these minor critiques, the experience as a whole was positive.

I absolutely enjoyed everything we ate. It was all delicious. The ambiance was cozy and comfortable. My friend and I had a great birthday dinner here and I've recommended some friends to go and they had a pleasant experience too. Always heard good things about JaBistro and the food definitely lives up to it!

Had a great first experience at Jabistro for my sister's birthday. We ordered uni nigiri, Aburi chef's choice, Nama - classic nigiri, Hotate carpaccio, Aburicious, and for drinks - Aka murasaki and Yuzu sunrise. Starting off with the appetizer, the Hotate carpaccio was perfectly seasoned and the sauce pulled it all together. My first time trying uni, and I really enjoyed it - it has a really refreshing taste (like the ocean). The nama platter was my favourite dish, the fish pieces were so fresh and fatty. The photo of the drinks was taken after I took a few sips, and I was already feeling the effects. Highly recommend yuzu sunrise! The pressed sushi pieces were also very enjoyable and combined so well. Enjoyed all the dishes, so highly recommend this spot for your next sushi stop!

Food was great and service was excellent. By the time 7pm rolled around it was packed.

Husband and I are visiting Toronto and we ate there tonight. Overall, we were both disappointed. They have a VERY limited menu. Although our server was polite, the general feel was that we were being rushed. They also seem to frown upon providing soy and wasabi, even when we asked we were told we wouldn't need it as it was already in the rolls. However, neither of us could taste any soy or wasabi at all, and when we asked for it again, a different wait staff brought it out without saying a word, almost as if we had offended them. However, we noticed several other tables around us asking for it as well. The rolls we had were satisfactory, but just average. For this price point, I would save your money and try elsewhere.

Unfortunately I am downgrading my review due to the inconsistent service. I've been back twice in the past 6 months and last time the service was basically non existent. I understand if a restaurant is really busy then things might take some more time but it was only 50% capacity with maybe a private party upstairs since I saw food going up there. It took 5 mins after we sat down for our waitress to even approach us and give us water. Then, we waited 30 minutes for our fried chicken to come out after our nigiri course and nobody checked in on us and topped up our water. I had to flag someone down for that. That's when my patience dropped to 0. While we were eating our chicken, I requested that the aburi sushi be brought out ASAP because I didn't want to wait another 30 mins for the next dish. The waitress said she would ask the chef to make it and be served immediately. But I was waiting again for a long time and I saw that the chef pushed out multiple orders of aburicious at the same time since multiple parties ordered it. And then last straw was when the party next to us (who had arrived after us) got their aburicious order before we did. My biggest pet peeve . I told the waitress about this and our order came soon after. I was really sad that the aburi sushi portion was so small compared to previous times. Maybe inflation hit them hard. The fish quality for the nigiri I had was really good but definitely skip the wagyu aburi sushi. It was super chewy and tasted like normal beef. Again, I understand if food comes out slowly if the restaurant is packed (which it was not) but combined with the non-existent service, it put a downer on date night. Maybe they're having staffing issues?

AMAZING sushi! This has to be my fave spot in the city for sushi - the torched sushi is so flavourful with a lot of great elements. I personally really enjoyed the shrimp one, I am not exactly sure what is on it but it had a great nutty and smoky flavor that made it so good. The dessert was also very good -- we got the matcha lava cake and it was perfectly gooey and decadent!

The food is good, but the portion is small when considering the price. Overall, I would just try once.

This is probably my new favorite mid to high-end sushi restaurant in Toronto. Went there for the first time on a Saturday night. The restaurant was packed but we had a reservation and were seated shortly after we arrived. The host even offered to take our coats which was a nice touch. The vibe is definitely trendy and hip. All waitstaff wore black and most even has a blazer on. Service was attentive and quick. We ordered some nigiris and aburi. Highly recommended the chu toro (medium fatty tuna) and the wagyu foie grass nigiri on the special menu. The aburicious aburi sampling platter was really good too. I would pass on the chicken nanban next time (crispy chicken with a rich tartare sauce and cabbage), but it wasn't bad. Our bill came to 180 total for two, which was on a higher side but not terrible for a mid to high end sushi restaurant. Can't wait to come back!

Food: 4 Decor: 4 Service: 4 Came here with a work colleague for a quick dinner. CHEF'S CHOICE classic nigiri 9 pcs $58 Pretty good. Fish was all fresh, and overall it was nice assortment of different fish. Got a handroll after, but I was quite full by the end of it. Service was okay (water ran empty), but I liked being able to sit at the sushi counter.

I love aburi sushi and JaBistro's aburi was wonderful!! We got the small aburi platter with 6 pcs of ebi, salmon and saba oshizushi. Added a hotate (scalloped) pressed sushi. It was a really good selection and enough for two people. Although it took about 1.5 hours to get to us via delivery, it was still tasty! My favorite was the ebi oshizushi because it was the most flavourful out of all four. The other ones were also super tasty and definitely higher quality than some of the other Aburis that I've tried... it was so creamy, smokey and delicious! They know how to pair the fish with the appropriate sauces perfectly. Next time I'll go back to try more of their dishes in person!

The setting was 900pm, i was waiting for my family to decide on what to eat, and so i waited and waited while in the end the family dining unit blew apart and decided on low key hotel food which while in Toronto is a total waste of available resources! As a famished peon, i strolled out to find ramen, initially, but changed my mind to enjoy some sushi, since it is thst much more healthy.. Googled this place and walked the 15 minutes from the hotel to get there. The streets were dark but this is Canada so nada to worry about aside the likely non gun wielding bums on the streets. Sat down promptly at the sushi bar, staff was attentive. No lite beers available, had a tall sappporro. Ordered the green salad which was light, not too much dressing. And seemingly fresh veges and green things. Next had some salmon sashimi and some special "butterfish". Fresh! But thin slices. Real wasabi. Prob 8.5/10 in satisfaction. Also ordered EBI OSHIZUSHI, WAGYU OSHIZUSHI, JABISTROLL. All were very very delicious! Tasted fresh, warm (where appropriate), and the sushi rice was perfect. 9.5/10. Left feeling satisfied full and content. Didnt feel ripped off, quality was on par with a above average legit sushi place. And most importantly no stomach aches!

Awesome. Wait was a little long for the food but was definitely worth it. We had the large lobster platter which came with an assortment of sashimi and wagyu beef. Drinks were very good. The restaurant was a bit cramped, wish it was more spacious. Overall very good experience. Food was 5/5

One of the better above average quality sushi joints without the steep omakase price tag. Came here for dine in after the implementation of proof of vaccination requirement. Server checks for documentation upon arrival of the venue. Tables were nicely spaced apart, and the venue was clean. If you're looking for value and quality, this is not the place you should be going. If you're looking for decent quality sushi without the price tag of an omakase meal, you've found the right spot. This is amazing venue for date and girls night out meal. This time we ordered their sashimi platter (20 pieces) and jabristo roll to share. Jabrstio roll is one of my favourite rolls at the menu! I always order this when I am there.

I like Jabistro's environment a lot, quite and not crowded, especially I love to go early around 5pm when they just opened! But I always wish they also open for lunch too! Then I can go more often in the future!! I would say the quality of food are quite good but a bit in the higher end of the price compare to other sushi place in the north York or Markham... I like the sashimi lobster platter a lot! I wish I had ordered the big one!!hahah it wasn't quite enough for just myself even. I enjoyed the cocktails a lot but a bit too sweet! Wagyu foie gras is also one of my favourite must order dish there!! Foie gras melting in the mouth is amazing experience!! Will deff go again and order the lobster platter big one next time with some o-Toro, scallops, and uni for 6 pieces + wagyu foie gras for 4 pieces next time!! Just a casual Monday night dinner, no special occasion, just because We can

If you like a clean and modern sushi restaurant setting, then this is a great place to check out. All sushi was freshly prepared, good but didn't blow my mind nor creative as I had hoped. The only thing it lacks is the ambience, it was a bit loud and many people walking back and forth behind us. We were sitting at the bar. Service and food in general make it a casual dining experience.

i can't rave about jabistro enough. it's my go-to sushi restaurant in toronto now. it's a quaint and cute little place, delicious and fresh sushi, outstanding service, and the staff is prompt and accommodating too. every single one of them. i come here every month or so (sometimes more... but don't tell anyone ) when i'm back home in toronto and the place never disappoints. my favourite is the salmon oshizushi, but everything is delicious; and personally, worth the price. i'm down $150+ each time whenever i come with my partner because of the platters/boats lol but if you don't get them the price should be pretty reasonable. recommend making an appointment but you may be able to walk in during the less busier times of week.

This is the absolute best sushi / sashimi spot I gave e we been to. EVER. The staff were attentive and kind. The restaurant was beautiful. But the food. Lordddddddddd. The food was incredible. INCREDIBLE.

This is the first time I'm giving JaBistro anything lower than a 4 star. I'm giving them a 3.8 star for this dish. Currently JaBistro is running a promotion for 3 special dons. One is maguro, one is salmon and uni and the last is wagyu and uni. All around $30-50. I ordered the maguro don, but I asked them to add uni on top which I paid $10 for. But then they ended up putting it in some soy sauce container and it ended up looking so scuffed as you can see after I added it on the don myself. In the past week, I've had dons from other places such as Omai and Shunoko and JaBistro considering how expensive and what they're known for is kind of a let down. Rice is not as seasoned, other places season the rice really well and add furikake. Fish was just normal, it was still decent but definitely not worth the price. Quite unlucky

Heard so many good things about this place and maybe that's why i am a little let down. Went here for a date and the service was extremely slow and inattentive. We didn't have a consistent waiter and therefore it was annoying to ask questions/order more food. Food although delicious - didn't have a lot of selection - also this place has only one sushi roll. The price here is very very expensive and for 2 people with no drinks it was well over $100. I wish they had more specials to choose from and a more attentive wait staff

I was missing going here in person because the experience was so mind blowing. The service was so friendly and knowledgable and the food was fantastic. We tried getting takeout from here and it was very delicious and presented very beautifully. However it's just not the same as going in. Even that little bit of time driving it from the restaurant to us made the torch sushi lose that tiny bit of warmth that has when it arrives fresh to your table. This is no fault of the restaurants of course. This is just Covid. I love that they had a Bento special going on. It seems like they're having lots of specials happening here and there. So make sure to check those out. It was still a really lovely treat. I can't wait to go back in person!

Fish - not fresh,almost rotten. The uni left a pungent flavor in your mouth and I had to eat a good chunk of ginger to rid the flavor as well as chugging down water. The uni was the worse I've ever eaten (and I love uni). Wagyu subpar, foie gras was pungent, tuna was beyond fishy. There was barely any distinction in flavor. Portions are small. Hand roll seaweed was stale. I can go on but the food came out faster than it went in. I've had my fair share of sushi in life and never had a place leave me wanting to throw up and squat on the toilet multiple times like this. I would avoid this place if possible. I chose this place based on the reviews and I never had more regret in life than eating at this place. I generally don't review places but this one definitely needed my honest review. Final thoughts: Over priced Quality terrible Would not recommend even to people I don't like Be ready to sit on the toilet

Everything about this dining experience was amazing. The service was quick and attentive; the food and drinks were delicious and the atmosphere was perfect. To start, we got the deep fried lobster. It was some of the best deep fried lobster I've had. The portions looked small but it was more than enough and was super filling. The pairing sauces were also great and elevated the lobster. For our mains we got an order of the salmon aburi and the ebi aburi. The salmon aburi was the best I've tried. The flavours were amazing and the rice was so soft. The ebi aburi was also great but it wasn't the best in the city to me, it is still worth a try. The food was actually so good we ended up ordering the aburi platter without the Saba. The jabistro roll was good too but the aburi definitely the thing to try here. We were also given a free matcha lava cake since we were celebrating a birthday. It was so good and soft. If you like matcha, you will love this cake. It was a nice touch by the staff. I will definitely be going back and would recommend this place to anyone.

Took my boyfriend here for his birthday dinner a few years ago and we had a great experience! We had a server name Tomo (not sure if he is still working there today) and his service was phenomenal. We ordered quite a bit: the $100 sashimi platter, kyukyoku, wagyu oshizushi, aburicious, and 2 lobster broth miso soups. Everything was delicious; my favourite would have to be the Salmon oshizushi because it literally just melts in your mouth...so good! My boyfriend's favourite was the kyukyoku which came with fresh pieces of nigiri. Fast forward to this year, we recently went again for my birthday lunch in July and the food is still just as good! Service was quick and friendly as well and we got to sit outside in their beautiful rooftop patio! We ordered a smaller sashimi sampler ($38), 2 lobster miso soups ($5 each), Nama nigiri sushi platter ($33), aburious ($23) and salmon oshizushi ($18- still my fav!). Everything tasted fresh and love their presentation. Will definitely come back again on another special occasion because the prices can be a little expensive here. It is worth it though!

Jabistro never fails to disappoint. On this visit we ordered the wagyu carpaccio, sashimi platter. Aburicious (selection of pressed, torched sushi), salmon oshizushi and miso soup. You must try the sashimi and torched sushi when you visit. The sashimi was incredibly fresh and the torched sushi has amazing flavour. From the aburicious platter, our favourite was the salmon. I'd skip the wagyu carpaccio next time, as the pieces were cut a little thick for my liking. Definitely worth a try if you're in the mood for some quality sushi.

Sushi was great, ambiance fantastic. Food is a bit gentrified but it's still a good place to go to with friends

Wow. The service and the food is incredible. The servers are extremely knowledgeable and can help you with Saki pairings. I highly suggest the Wagyu beef.

Best hotate in the city! The JaBistro roll is also great.

Came here for a special occasion after many rave reviews from friends. Started off with the Lobster miso. I noticed every single table around us had it, each one with a huge lobster claw in it. I counted at least 8 in my vicinity. When I got my bowl, it did not have a claw!!! I didn't even think it had any lobster until I got to the bottom where I found a tiny 1 inch piece of an arm or leg. Literally every other table had a whole claw so this was extremely disappointing, my friend mentioned it looked like a very sad cloudy brown bowl. Aside from the lack of standard quality, the broth was good. We got the large $100+ sashimi platter as the server told us it came with more premium cuts than the smaller one. I am not sure how this should be shared/split since some pieces only had 1 while others had 2 or 3 of the same. The oyster was yummy (2), 3 kinds of tuna, no salmon, 2 spotted prawn, mackerel, hibachi, a deep fried fish neck (too salty to eat). It was nice to try a variety of different fish, including some I have never tried before. I enjoyed the wasabi and 2 kinds of soya sauce too, it reminded me of my recent trip to Japan. Also got the chef aburi plate. Our favourite was the shrimp one. We both really enjoyed this abrui plate, it was very different and unique compared to regular sushi and I loved the BBQ/char taste to each piece. It felt much more elevated than standard nigiri. Black miso cod was another stand out favourite for us. We loved the creamy white sauce it came with, which is different from the other black miso code I've had from other places. I do wish the portion was bigger and that the skin was cripsy. Mochi ice cream ($6) came with 2 mochi. I felt like value was this was great. Not the best tasting icecream (tasted ilke chapmans) but the mochi was soft and overall yummy. I also got the stormi cocktail which had asian pear and ginger. It smelled/tasted like braised pork belly sauce. I think there was cinnamon and star anise in there. It was a good drink but I did not like how my cup was given to me all sticky and dirty. Overall, I thought the food was all yummy and would come back only to try more of their aburi. The other items I can skip or get better elsewhere.

Everything was fresh and the taste is 10/10! However, we were disappointed there were no lobster sashimi when we were there, which was the reason why we went there in the first place. 3 ppl We ordered: Miso soup Uni x6 (very good!) Sashimi tray 9 Pc nigiri Pressed sushi (not sure why I order it every time I go, but not a fan) Fried chicken Black miso cod Sake 3ml After all that, I was still hungry, so I ordered another 7 pc nigiri. Total bill came out to be $409.... Another thing that was disappointing is that portion of the sashimi tray were tiny. It was half the portion of what it used to be. The food was great! But the sashimi portion was disappointing.

I was so excited to eat here but my experience didn't turn out the way I hoped The service was excellent and the decor/atmosphere was cute but the quality of the food could use a big improvement. My favourite thing that I ordered was the torched salmon (rich and flavourful) followed by the chef's sushi choice (nothing special here). The hoikkado salad was really fishy for my liking and I didn't like the miso cod. I got a green tea mojito and I didn't like that also. In general, the price was high for average sushi

There are the run of the mill sushi joints...the ones with the safe tuna, flounder, crab stick, yellowtail, eel etc.. then there is JaBistro. I knew this part of the world has one of the bigger population from the PacRim and China (Japan of course included) in North America...so we made it a point to focus our dinner from the trip on that part of world. Fresh sushi and variety....two variables that are often hard to do in tandem. We had amberjack, bluefin tuna, and some pressed scallop. All excellent.. all are relatively hard to find, especially where I live in the Saratoga Springs/Capital District area. We had some sake as well. This was not cheap even with the favorable exchange rate (about .78 as of this writing)...but for unusually good food, a very mixed crowd (casual...good thing), and a well trained staff... kudos all around.

Delicious and friendly service! Came here for my birthday, love their torch pressed sushi. Recommend and will go back again.

Food is A-mazing and this is coming from a foodie snob!! We had aburi, aburicious, and sashimi. It just melts in your mouth and so flavorful. Service is great and so kind to explain everything in details.