Yasu Toronto

Name: Yasu Toronto
Address: 81 Harbord St, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5S 1G4
Telephone: (416) 944-8212
Price range: CAN$51 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (621)

CAN$51 and over

Japanese

81 Harbord St, Toronto, ON M5S 1G4

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

*Important Reminder*
Due to frequent same-day cancellations from flight delays and schedule changes, we ask that you avoid booking on your arrival day. A cancellation fee applies to cancellations within 48 hours, regardless of the reason. Thank you for your understanding.

Yasu is Canada's first Omakase sushi bar. We celebrates the ocean’s best catches and the craft of sushi in its award-winning Toronto eatery; dishes created by Executive Chef and Owner Yasu Ouchi from Osaka, Japan. There is only one menu at Yasu; Omakase style (chef's choice set course) at $185 per person, a Japanese tradition wherein Chef Yasu creates a new menu daily based on the freshest and seasonal seafood available from around the world. The Omakase course consists of approximately 20 items including a kaiseki plate, soup,
selection of seasonal nigiri and dessert. . An 18% service fee will be added to each bill. Any further tipping or gratuity is not expected. We look forward to hosting you!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
Phone number
(416) 944-8212
Website
https://yasu-sushibar.com/index.html
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Yasuhisa Ouchi

Location
81 Harbord St, Toronto, ON M5S 1G4
Neighborhood
Harbord Village
Cross street
Harbord & Spadina
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

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What 621 people are saying

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

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Toronto
Japanese

Review summary

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Yasu Toronto offers an intimate omakase experience with "perfect food" and "welcoming service." Guests enjoy a cozy ambiance with detailed preparation and recommended sake pairings. Although some find the service rushed, the overall experience is "perfect" for special occasions, offering fresh, "superb" sushi that leaves a lasting impression.

621 Reviews

K
Kermit VIP
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and great explanation during the omakase! Small place that felt like an intimate experience. Highly recommend!
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ZIJUN
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
it is amazing experience. Everything is prefect. Good service. Good food.
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Harry
Toronto / Ontario4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Having lived in Japan, and others parts of Asia for almost 20 years,where the Omakase is on a different level, I have never tried it after returning back home as I thought I would be disappointed. However, Yasu did not disappoint. Everything was fresh and superb. The sake pairing was perfect. The Caviar and Uni extra, was also fantastic. Everything from start to finish was superb. It was our 25th Anniversary dinner and it was one of the best meals I've had since returning to Toronto. Dinner for two about 800, so bit pricey but definitely worth it!!!
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RK80 VIP
New York City8 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 29, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Been here many times, Solid food, however service is rushed and not very personable
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Ashley
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such an amazing and special experience! Definitely reserve a spot at the bar. Seats are limited to 12, and it’s cozy, but so worth it. So much detail goes into the prep and you get to see all of it. It’s ~16 courses of sushi but kicks off with an appetizer of 4 items. Definitely do the sake pairing! Can’t wait to go back and splurge again.
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Vanessa Maria VIP
Miami - Dade23 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sublime! A really perfect evening of perfect food, warm and welcoming service in a minimal, quiet, intimate space. I dined solo, and found the ambiance just right.
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James
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Definitely the go-to place for your omakase experience: quiet, intimate, tasty. The wide variety of flavours, textures and aromas will take you on an amazing culinary journey.
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dara VIP
Toronto / Ontario7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was beyond delicious Chefs were so kind and had great interactions with us.
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Nora VIP
Ottawa6 reviews
1.0
Dined on March 18, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Our experience at Yasu was incredibly disappointing. We had a 6:30 PM reservation, arrived 30 minutes late, and called ahead to inform them. From the moment we sat down, the service felt rushed and impersonal. We were expecting a proper omakase experience. However, towards the end, they piled multiple courses onto our plates at once—completely ruining the entire experience. My partner ordered a bottle of sake, and 30 minutes later, the server suddenly told us, “We have another seating at 8:00.” I expressed my concerns respectfully, yet we never received an apology—just an offer to move to another table. We stayed until 9:20 PM, and only 2 other guests showed up for the so-called “next seating.” So why the unnecessary rush?? For the price and reputation, we expected a thoughtful, unhurried omakase experience like at other top spots in Toronto. Instead, it was transactional, rushed, and lacking basic hospitality. Won’t be returning FOR sure.
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Justine
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
best dining experience in toronto, made for a very special birthday dinner
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FAQs

Yasu Toronto offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 944-8212.

Yasu Toronto is rated 4.7 stars by 621 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 6 times today

81 Harbord St, Toronto, ON M5S 1G4

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Harbord & Spadina
Neighborhood
Harbord Village
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Yasuhisa Ouchi
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Website
https://yasu-sushibar.com/index.html
Phone number
(416) 944-8212

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