JaBistro

Name: JaBistro
Address: 222 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5V 1V6
Telephone: (647) 748-0222
Price range: CAN$51 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (633)

CAN$51 and over

Sushi

222 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1V6

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2 people

Jul 2, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Good for business meals

JaBistro is a Japanese restaurant that is located in downtown Toronto, mere blocks away from Roy Thompson Hall and Nathan Phillips Square. The modern and sleek restaurant offers indoor as well as outdoor seating in the late spring and summer months. JaBistro is a contemporary space that is decorated with brick accent walls, booth style seating, sophisticated dim lighting and an oversized bar.

Guests of JaBistro enjoy the multitude of options available on the lengthy menu. Well-known choices include Salmon Oshizushi, Lobster Miso Soup, Kama, Ebi Oshizushi and Wagyu Oshizushi. The restaurant offers lunch, dinner along with an impressive list of wine and drinks.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese, Washoku
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(647) 748-0222
Website
http://www.jabistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
222 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1V6
Neighborhood
Entertainment District
Cross street
From University and Richdmond st., walk west past simcoe
Parking details
2 parking lots are located across the street just after simcoe street underground. Surface level parking is available just west of duncan street (cash only) and in between richmond and queen street underground by Impark.
Public transit
Steps away from Osgoode subway station
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Experiences

Dinner Tasting Menu
CA$125.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Discover an exceptional dining experience with JaBistro’s multi-course Dinner Tasting Menu. Thoughtfully curated by our culinary team, this menu showcases premium ingredients, refined techniques, and the distinctive flavours of modern Japanese cuisine. - Menu - - Lobster Miso Soup - A rich and savoury introduction to the evening - Premium Sashimi Platter - Chef’s daily selection of 12 pieces of fresh, seasonal sashimi - Aburi Selection - Flame-seared pressed sushi salmon, ebi, and our signature Jabistoroll - Nigiri Selection - Seven pieces of premium chef-selected nigiri, featuring: bluefin tuna trio (akami, chu-toro, o-toro), uni, wagyu topped with foie gras, seasonal fish, and chef’s choice of handroll - Yuzu Sorbet with Sake Jelly - A delicate and refreshing finish Menu subject to change. This experience is available during dinner service only.
The JaBistro Experience
CA$150.00 per person
Multiple dates available
A celebration of Japanese culinary artistry, crafted for one group of 6 to 10 guests for selected Wednesday. This exclusive dining experience showcases the elegance of seasonal ingredients and the precision of refined technique—all brought together for a shared table. With just one reservation available each week, this is a rare opportunity to savour the depth and beauty of sushi craftsmanship in a format designed for gathering. - The Menu - - Deluxe Lobster Sashimi Platter – a show-stopping start to the night - Lobster Miso Soup – deep, savoury warmth - Three Seasonal Kobachi – delicate small plates to complement the course - Aburi Sushi Platter – flame-seared elegance featuring Saba, Salmon, Hotate, Wagyu, Ebi, and JaBistroll - Seasonal Nigiri Sushi Platter – chef’s daily selection of premium cuts - Yuzu Sorbet – a refreshing citrus close
Lunch Tasting Menu
CA$88.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Experience a thoughtfully crafted lunch at JaBistro with our Lunch Tasting Menu. This mid-day offering highlights premium ingredients and refined techniques, capturing the essence of modern Japanese cuisine in a relaxed yet elevated format. - Menu - Lobster Miso Soup A rich miso broth infused with lobster Appetizer Marinated soy cream cheese Assorted Sashimi Chef’s selection of 7 pieces, featuring wagyu, uni, and nori Nigiri Five pieces of premium nigiri, selected by the chef Aburi Selection Flame-seared sushi: salmon, saba, hotate, ebi, wagyu, and Jabistoroll Panna Cotta Finished with caramel sauce, kinako powder, and seasonal fruits Menu subject to change. This tasting menu is available exclusively during lunch service.

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Popular dishes

Lobster Miso SoupCA$8.00
lobster miso soup w/ bonito broth
OchamameCA$8.00
roasted green tea infused edamame
Bistro SaladCA$14.00
mixed green, cucumber, tomato, onion dressing
CrudoCA$28.00
seasonal fish, ponzu vinaigrette, radish, cucumber, yuzu
Wagyu CarpaccioCA$29.00
wagyu beef sashimi, argula, parmesan, asian pear, wasabi sauce
Sashimi AppetizerCA$55.00
chef's selection of assorted sashimi (14pc)

Sashimi

Sashimi PlatterCA$85.00
Lobster PlatterCA$155.00

Sushi - Nigiri

NamaCA$55.00
classic nigiri 7pc
- 7 PcsCA$44.00
KyukyokuCA$88.00
ultimate fresh pieces

A La Carte

price per 2 pc sashimi, nigiri, or 1 pc temaki

TaiCA$14.00
sea bream
SalmonCA$9.00
atlantic salmon
HamachiCA$13.00
yellowtail
KampachiCA$15.00
amberjack
AkamiCA$18.00
blue fin tuna
Chu-ToroCA$20.00
mid fatty blue fin tuna
O-ToroCA$30.00
fatty blue fin tuna
WagyuCA$28.00
wagyu beef
HotateCA$14.00
scallop

Sushi - Aburi

AburiCA$40.00
chef's choice of 4 nigiri, 3 oshizushi
Ebi OshizushiCA$19.00
pressed tiger shrimp sushi
Saba OshizushiCA$19.00
pressed cured mackerel sushi
Salmon OshizushiCA$19.00
pressed atlantic salmon sushi
Hotate OshizushiCA$19.00
pressed scallops sushi
Wagyu OshizushiCA$26.00
pressed wagyu beef sushi
JabistrollCA$24.00
salmon, snow crab, scallop, cucumber & tobiko
AburiciousCA$29.00
2 pcs ebi, 2 pcs wagyu, 2 pcs salmon, 2 pcs JaBistroll

Bistro

GindaraCA$27.00
grilled black cod with saikyo miso
Tori NanbanCA$18.00
battered chicken, tartar sauce
Ika Tosazu TempuraCA$21.00
deep fried squid tempura, tosazu vineger sauce
Daily Grilled Fish KamaCA$19.00
choice of grilled fish collar, please ask server for more details

Dessert

Panna CottaCA$15.00
w/caramel sauce, kinako powder, fruits
Yuzu SorbetCA$8.00
w/sake jelly

What 633 people are saying

JaBistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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Best Food
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

JaBistro offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing service" and "best sushi" in Toronto. Guests rave about the creative cocktails and exquisite tasting menus, including the lobster miso and aburi selections. The restaurant's ambiance is described as cozy and elegant, making it perfect for special occasions or a memorable night out.

633 Reviews

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Benjamin
Miami - Dade1 review
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious! Amazing experience and food. Waitress staff are fantastic and very attentive
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Assadour
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I’ve been to Ja a few years ago and the food was great. Unfortunately, yesterday was not, our premium sushi, 11 nigiri’s, most were chewy and below average quality sushi. The miso soup was grainy and unnecessarily heavy.
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Sari
Vancouver / British Columbia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible experience - we took our 5 year old son - he said, "best sushi and best restaurant ever!"
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Celine VIP
Southwest Florida2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything was great. The cocktail (Lychee….) was a bit light for my taste.
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Jack
Toronto / Ontario3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had a great lunch experience with an old friend of mine. We had the lunch set with the extra tuna sushi (three pieces). Every dish was fantastic quality and very much worth the price. This could be my favorite sushi place in Toronto. Service was fantastic, and our female server was extremely polite and diligent. The restaurant is extremely clean and nice and quiet. My wife saw the pictures of our lunch and was so jealous that I did not take her. This means that I will be back again! Thanks to all the stuff for a great experience.
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Andrew VIP
Toronto / Ontario27 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Four of us from two different firms had a combined mentorship lunch. The Lunch Set was just perfect for all of us. Paired with roasted green tea, we were ready for action after that delicious lunch. I have had the Omikase Lunch in the past amd while I love it, it can be too big in the middle of the day (I cringe writing this because it is so good) and the Lunch Set hits the highlights of the Omikase perfectly. Brilliant! I will be back (for both)!
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George
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on May 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
great experience , fish were fresh. Service was great. Nice dinning experience
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Bob
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill9 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time and a very enjoyable experience! Unique twist on some offerings but extremely high quality and very customer focused team members! Highly recommended!
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Rebecca
Montreal / Quebec2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Japanese restaurant. The food and service is always amazing.
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sergei VIP
Toronto / Ontario48 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
10* to Paul's Summer Cocktails! We've praised the new cocktails list before, but our gratitude grew last night with every sip; you don't expect creative drinks of this quality at a regular Japanese restaurant. Still, there is nothing regular about Jabistro. Last night was not exception. Once again, Andrei opted for ala cart just because he craves a full portion of the lobster miso, which is a must try, and the wagyu carpaccio. Olga and I settled for the lighter $95 version of the pre-set and loved every bite of it. I tried substituting the sushi for sashimi before, but this time stuck with the originals and was rewarded with melting in the mouth torched sushi marvels. In the end, Jabistro does everything with absolute mastery, from the home-made soya souses to creative pallets of each dish, under leadership of esteemed Japanese trained chefs! Kudos to all of you who made last night so wonderful!
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FAQs

JaBistro offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. JaBistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (647) 748-0222.

JaBistro is rated 4.8 stars by 633 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 2, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

222 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1V6

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
From University and Richdmond st., walk west past simcoe
Neighborhood
Entertainment District
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese, Washoku
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
2 parking lots are located across the street just after simcoe street underground. Surface level parking is available just west of duncan street (cash only) and in between richmond and queen street underground by Impark.
Public transit
Steps away from Osgoode subway station
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.jabistro.com/
Phone number
(647) 748-0222

JaBistro

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Dinner Tasting Menu

The JaBistro Experience

Lunch Tasting Menu

Aburi

Sashimi Sampler

Sashimi Appetizer

Starter

Lobster Miso SoupCA$8.00

OchamameCA$8.00

Bistro SaladCA$14.00

CrudoCA$28.00

Wagyu CarpaccioCA$29.00

Sashimi AppetizerCA$55.00

Sashimi

Sashimi PlatterCA$85.00

Lobster PlatterCA$155.00

Sushi - Nigiri

NamaCA$55.00

KyukyokuCA$88.00

A La Carte

TaiCA$14.00

SalmonCA$9.00

HamachiCA$13.00

KampachiCA$15.00

AkamiCA$18.00

Chu-ToroCA$20.00

O-ToroCA$30.00

WagyuCA$28.00

HotateCA$14.00

Sushi - Aburi

AburiCA$40.00

Ebi OshizushiCA$19.00

Saba OshizushiCA$19.00

Salmon OshizushiCA$19.00

Hotate OshizushiCA$19.00

Wagyu OshizushiCA$26.00

JabistrollCA$24.00

AburiciousCA$29.00

Bistro

GindaraCA$27.00

Tori NanbanCA$18.00

Ika Tosazu TempuraCA$21.00

Daily Grilled Fish KamaCA$19.00

Dessert

Panna CottaCA$15.00

Yuzu SorbetCA$8.00

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