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Akira Back, Toronto, ON

Akira Back

4.7
4.7
1580 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Asian
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Chef Akira Back opens his first Canadian namesake restaurant in Toronto’s Bisha Hotel. Drawing on inspiration from his Korean heritage and travels around the globe, chef Back has created a menu that blends modern Japanese cuisine with authentic Korean flavours. In addition to his signature dishes, Back has created new items unique for the Toronto location. Complemented by the sleek design with layers of gold detail and tactile finishes in carbon black, the unparalleled dining experience is a true statement of luxury.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Korean, Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (437) 800-5967
  • Website
    http://www.akirabacktoronto.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Akira Back
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Reservations Team: (437) 800-5967
  • Location
    80 Blue Jays Way, Toronto, ON M5V 2G3
  • Neighborhood
    Entertainment District
  • Cross street
    King Street West, Blue Jays Way
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking is available at the Bisha Hotel for $30 per vehicle.
  • Public transit
    King St and Blue Jays Way Streetcar
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,580 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Old Toronto

    Best Food

  • Old Toronto

    Best Ambiance

1,580 Reviews

  1. HeidiS

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    First time here and we loved it! Food was absolutely delicious and the service was friendly and attentive. Dishes are meant to share and it was very fun. A little pricey but worth the splurge:)

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  2. KrystalS

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I thoroughly enjoyed the food, drinks and atmosphere at Akira Back. We ordered the wagyu taco, rock shrimp and edamame for apps which were all delicious! The sea bass was very yummy as well as the lamb. The sushi just melts in your mouth! The drinks were also very tasty. We asked for their “best shooter” which seemed to be a pink tequila? Drink. Also very good! 10/10

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Flavours were perfect. Enjoyed everything. Had a lovely evening catching up with my friend.

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  4. AlbertM

    Montreal

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great place, highly recommend.... service was fantastic.

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  5. JohnathanP

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had an absolutely amazing experience and would surely return. From the service to the customer service and the waiter, everything was done just right and truly amazing

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  6. EricT

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great service- a little short handed but they handled the crowd well. Food was outstanding - as usual.

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  7. DavinJ

    Atlantic Canada

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Food was amazing. They also did something for my wife’s birthday that we were celebrating.

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  8. MobinS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Servers and manager were amazing! Especially Kirk, if i’m saying his name correctly made our experience that much better!

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  9. Sumbum

    Toronto

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was quick and very good. My guests were late so they let me wait until they arrived, did not pressure me because they were late. Food is always great here. Cod is amazing.

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  10. Maryana

    Manitoba

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about this restaurant is fantastic! sexy and relaxing atmosphere, the food of course is always amazing 10/10 and very beautifully plated and the chef does a great job adding his own touch with the food. I noticed the server changed the order on the main meal it came before our sushi and made a difference how i felt, i had room for more.

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  11. Foodlovelanguage

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent, vibe, aesthetic, etc. The portion of food was great too, which is a plus!

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  12. ReneeR

    Manchester

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Bathroom could have been cleaner. Music was a little loud. We got seated near the cash and cutlery station so that was super uncomfortable. Bus boys were a little poorly trained.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Kind of disappointed that the restaurant didn’t acknowledge my birthday 😫

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  14. CPJo

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very enjoyable, looking forward to another visit soon!

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  15. HalimT

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience2
    Unfortunately, my wife and I had a less-than-ideal experience during our visit. We had made a reservation to celebrate our first wedding anniversary, and we were looking forward to a memorable evening. She has dined with you many times before and has raved about her experience. However, several issues significantly affected our overall satisfaction.

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  16. Sienna

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I celebrated our one year wedding anniversary at Akira Back. The ambiance was incredible - very cool, downtown vibes. The service was impeccable. But more importantly, the food and cocktails were to die for. Not only was the sushi absolutely melt in your mouth but the presentation was an adventure and experience all on its own. 100% recommend and will definitely be back!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    Good people, good atmosphere. Food was good not great. Overall the value for the price was not there.

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  18. robc

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Had to catch a quick dinner before a show Food was super quick to the table And every course was excellent Service was perfect Thank you

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great, asked our server to choose us a few appetizers, entrees, and a dessert, her choices were spot on, would recommend.

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  20. ZiannA

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Great experience. Made my spouse feel special for his bday. 10/10

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Good overall experience. Went for birthday. Would recomend though expensive.

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  22. Anna

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful ambience, great food and outstanding service. Truly enjoyed our experience.

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  23. RichardC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Very good quality sushi. Very broad menu and good service.

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  24. MelMack

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Service was impeccable. We really enjoyed all the dishes we ordered. The server brought us a little treat for our anniversary. It was such a great night and very memorable.

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  25. NoahBlake

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    10/10 place to go for a date night. The ambience made the vibe quite sexy. Food was very fresh, melted in your mouth, and tasted incredible. Our server Jaddin was a beauty. Sundays best Japanese whisky was delicious, & the other cocktails were not only tasty, but very aesthetically pleasing.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place! Best experience in Toronto. Would highly recommend

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  27. NahieaZ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I heard about Akira Back from a friend. Since we were in town, we thought we'd stop by! Sean took great care of us. His service and attention to detail was impeccable! He answered all of the questions we had and had great recommendations. He was a pleasure to talk to! The presentation of the food was stunning and made for a memorable dinner and of course, everything we tried was delicious. I'm glad we opted for the chef's choice box.

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  28. DovD

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best restaurant experiences we had. Exquisite food, superb service. All dishes we had were just excellent. Absolutely money worth. This place is even worth a detour. Most recommended.

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  29. TonyG

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the most wonderful meal. Our server, Jennifer was delightful and very helpfull in helping us choose items from the menu.

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  30. Grrmrlg

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We go there for at lease one of our anniversaries each year, simply because this is one of the only fine-dining who has tasteful food.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    everything good except the light，too dark! Not good to take pictures

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  32. Dude

    Vancouver

    73 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Loved the room and ambience. Food was okay. Service was lacking. Poor value overall but for a couple of bites and a cocktail this place is fun. For a fine dining experience go elsewhere.

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  33. VivianeP

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always best food!! A bit noise thou but overall amazing

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience2
    We were told we couldn’t sit at a certain table because it was “vip”, a “vip” who ended up switching to a larger table and frankly looked like a club promoter. It would be wise to say “sorry someone specifically reserved that table” instead next time when someone asks for specific seating. As someone who spends $400-500 typically at your restaurant and tips 20%+ , yesterday I ordered the bare minimum, tipped the lowest I have ever tipped anywhere due to that comment. Overall put a bad taste in my mouth as I always considered an evening at Akira back a pleasant one due to the previous superior service Ive received. Im not sure when it became so low class. Spent the remainder of my evening in Yorkville where they understand common manners and hospitality.

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  35. pjc1

    Philadelphia

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Only once have had sushi close to this good - truly outstanding food and service

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Pizza was really good. Service was good and the environment was exceptional

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great experience. Perfect place for a birthday. We ordered the scallops beurre blanc, Hokkaido scallops, wagyu tacos, salmon tataki and show me the roll. Everything was super delicious. The service was excellent too. I don’t understand why people complain about the noise, food or service. I’ll also add that the restaurant lighting was just right.

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  38. Kevin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great overall dining experience. Food was decent but not amazing for the price. Service was excellent and made the proper accommodations for allergens, etc.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    London

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing , beat sushi i have ever had in toronto so far

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  40. KaylaW

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This has easily become one of my favourite restaurants in the city. I had the rib-eye and the wagyu fried rice and it was great and the portion was enough to take home. The beef tacos are also incredible. Kinda pricey but I’ve been back twice in a week, definitely worth It!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Akira Back offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (437) 800-5967.

Akira Back is rated 4.7 stars by 1580 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 PM
Booked 37 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Akira Back

80 Blue Jays Way, Toronto, ON M5V 2G3

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    King Street West, Blue Jays Way
  • Neighborhood
    Entertainment District
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Korean, Japanese
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking is available at the Bisha Hotel for $30 per vehicle.
  • Public transit
    King St and Blue Jays Way Streetcar
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Akira Back
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.akirabacktoronto.com/
  • Phone number
    (437) 800-5967
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Reservations Team: (437) 800-5967

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