Yasu Toronto is one of the best japanese restaurants in Toronto for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Toronto.
Yasu opened on Harbord Street in 2014 as Canada's first dedicated omakase sushi bar, and the founding distinction appears to have shaped everything about how the room operates.
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“Yasu Toronto is worth putting on the shortlist for Bluefin Tuna Omakase - Three Parts and Hokkaido Scallop Nigiri—the two orders to build a first visit around.”
Akami, Chu-toro, and O-toro nigiri showcasing distinct flavors and fat content from Japan, Mexico, and Spain sourced Bluefin tuna
Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Yasu Toronto is listed in the splurge price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
Akami, Chu-toro, and O-toro nigiri showcasing distinct flavors and fat content from Japan, Mexico, and Spain sourced Bluefin tuna
Red uni from Hokkaido, Japan with vibrant orange color
Seared sea perch from Shimane, Japan with binchoutan charcoal, fatty white fish with fluffy soft flesh
Sweet and plump scallops from Funkawan Bay, seasonal winter harvest
Yasu Toronto is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Bluefin Tuna Omakase - Three Parts and Hokkaido Scallop Nigiri also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,365 Google reviews.
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Share what you ordered and who it is best forFor now, Yasu Toronto holds a 9.2 rating across 1,365 Google reviews.
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Yasu Toronto is a Japanese restaurant located in Toronto, Toronto. Yasu opened on Harbord Street in 2014 as Canada's first dedicated omakase sushi bar, and the founding distinction appears to have shaped everything about how the room operates.
Yasu Toronto is best for date night, fine dining, omakase, special occasion, intimate, refined. Yasu Toronto is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Bluefin Tuna Omakase - Three Parts and Hokkaido Scallop Nigiri also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,365 Google reviews.
Yasu Toronto is in the splurge price range (splurge). Google rating: 9.2 from 1,365 reviews
Start with Bluefin Tuna Omakase - Three Parts, Ezobafun Uni Nigiri, Nodoguro Aburi and Hokkaido Scallop Nigiri. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Yasu Toronto holds a 9.2 Google rating from 1,365 reviews. Yasu Toronto is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Bluefin Tuna Omakase - Three Parts and Hokkaido Scallop Nigiri also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,365 Google reviews.
Yasu Toronto is located at 81 Harbord St, Toronto, ON M5S 1G4, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes, Yasu Toronto accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.
Yes — Yasu Toronto is tagged for date night dining. Yasu Toronto is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Bluefin Tuna Omakase - Three Parts and Hokkaido Scallop Nigiri also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,365 Google reviews.
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