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Toronto's best sushi
"They have a chef show – chefs prepare the patrons’ orders tabletop among the smart, white booths. Once you’re seated, a chef comes to your circle, sets up at the cooking station, and prepares your meal before your eyes, with flair!. This isn’t your ordinary, boring restaurant."
"Modern Japanese restaurant specializing in a variety of delectable Japanese cuisine prepared with fresh and high-quality foods. Open for lunch and dinnerDress code: CasualPhone: +1 905-761-0268"
"Situated in an unassuming and rather drab-looking strip plaza at the west end of the city, you’ll find a Japanese oasis called Sushi Kaji. The quality and precision at Sushi Kaji is comparable to what you’d taste in Tokyo, but fortunately for Canada-bound foodies, you can find it right here in Toronto. The decor is minimal, with the sushi bar and blond wood counter acting as audience seating in front of the sushi chefs."
"We don't know how old he is now (and it would be rude to ask — didn't your mother ever tell you that?), but we can tell you that means he's an expert of the highest order. Kaji's fundamental philosophy is to handle the food — whether rice or fish — as little as possible, which means his sushi is as close to nature's delicious ingredients as it can possibly get."
"The atmosphere: Found in a sleepy Etobicoke strip mall, Mitsuhiro Kaji’s restaurant is a true shrine to sushi and a pillar of the scene. A giant koi fish decorates the sushi counter wall where chef Kaji prepares his exquisite bites for no more than 30 diners at a time. The sushi: Detail is everything."
"Sushi, Japanese, Rolls, Sashimi, Take Out, Ume Roll, California Roll, Salmon, Spicy Salmon, Restaurant. Ume Fashion Sushi is considered a hidden gem. Located in the heart of Scarborough we aim to impress!"
"Tokyo Sushi is a hidden gem near University of Toronto, making it a popular spot for students on a budget. Sushi is around $5, sashimi around $6 (three pieces) and rolls go for about $5 for maki and $8-$10 for specialty rolls. This place is casual, but the food is spot on, and the fish is fresh."
"Another Davisville hot spot, Lola Sushi is a casual joint serving up Japanese and Korean fare under the same roof. Appetizers including soups, salads, sushi pizzas and gyoza are all around the $5 range; two pieces of nigiri are less than $5, and sashimi averages between $5-$6 for three pieces. The specialty maki are even better priced, all between $8-$10 except for the few outlanders like the lobster tempura roll for $10.95, but that’s the most expensive you’ll find on the menu."
"In need of a refreshing beer to cool you down after a hot day in the sun?. TallBoys is opening up their patio this weekend to provide a relaxing and lively space for dining with friends. Take your choice of high bar stools or gather around a picnic table and enjoy Ontario craft beer paired with a signature TallBoys Burger."
"Barchef is one of the most innovative bars in Toronto and even if you have to fly a budget airline to save up to come here, it’s worth a trip. For the most drama, splurge on one of the modernist cocktails - the Vanilla & Hickory Smoked Manhattan and Essence of Fall are two great ones - and your drink might be presented on a bed of dry ice, surrounded by plants, and with an ice cube that makes your cocktail better as it melts. This is a spot for when you’re looking to stay for a while, get to know the bartenders, and get enough alcohol in you to forget clutching your carry-on in your lap the whole flight."
"Owner Jen Agg (of Rhum Corner and Grey Gardens fame) has created a space that’s inviting and well-spirited, in both drinks offerings and atmosphere. Why go: Elegant, yet laid back, Cocktail Bar is a perfect option for an after-work bevvy or pre-dinner appetizers. Beers and wines are available but you’d be remiss not to order a cocktail here."
"Working exclusively with art produced by high-calibre artists from Canada, the United States, Britain, Germany, the Czech Republic and Denmark, the Christopher Cutts Gallery is one of the leading commercial fine art galleries in Toronto. The gallery has been operational since 1986 and deals solely in critically acclaimed, new and historical works of modern and contemporary art. Their extensive programme includes Estates of historically significant Canadian artists, established senior artists, recognised mid-career artists and important emerging artists from around the works."
"Inside an early-20th-century lithographer's warehouse, restored in 1994, this 18,500-meter-sq New York–style artist collective hums with the creative vibes of 130 diverse contemporary galleries showcasing works in almost any artistic medium you can think of. Grab a snack and a latte at the ground-floor cafe and enjoy it on the expansive roof garden: a little-known oasis in the summer."
"Toronto is famous for the Toronto International Film Festival, which delivers as much clout in the sphere of film as the likes of Cannes and Sundance. Although the festival takes place in September, TIFF has a permanent space in the city known as the Lightbox which can be enjoyed all year round. The building houses five public cinemas, two galleries and three learning studios."
"The TIFF Bell Lightbox is a cultural centre and also the headquarters of the much-awaited Toronto International Film Festival. Your nightlife in Toronto gets too glam if you happen to time it right, when the festival is on!. However, when around the year TIFF Bell Lightbox is where film lovers, makers and event planners meet."
"Home of the Toronto Film Festival, as well as other visual arts celebrations, the TIFF Bell Lightbox is a building dedicated to Toronto's film world. Theaters, libraries, galleries, offices, lecture halls, as well as a swank members' lounge and..."
"What: This ice cream shop was founded by Len and Helka Tokey in 1984, inspired by Helka’s family homemade ice cream business in Czechoslovakia. It had been in her family since the late 1930s and she decided to bring that small-town charm to their shop in Yorkville. Where: 101 Yorkville Ave"
"A post shared by Summer's Ice Cream (@summersicecream) on Apr 4, 2019 at 7:47am PDT. (Yorkville)summersicecream.com. Everything's made in house (daily in small batches) at this Yorkville staple that's been going strong since 1985."
"Cinnaholic is a 100% vegan cinnamon bun cafe that has 54 locations across the USA and Canada. There’s a location on the Danforth, and they specialize in cinnamon buns and cookie dough scoops. Everything is so decadent and makes for the perfect sweet treat."
"Japanese soufflé pancakes are unlike anything you’ve had before—light as poufs of cloud, impossibly tall and cascading with maple syrup. Fuwa Fuwa means “fluffy fluffy” and they not only bring the original flavour to Toronto’s doorsteps but also tiramisu, crème brûlée, cookies & cream, and matcha with red bean versions."
"In the mood for some jiggly, jiggly Japanese soufflé pancakes?. Stop by Fuwa Fuwa in Toronto and enjoy these fluffy stacks of goodness in all their glory. The word “fuwa” literally means “fluffy” in Japanese, and that’s exactly what you can expect with their delicious pancakes."
"Accompanied by matcha, tiramisu dessert elements and more, these pancakes are as much of a delight to eat as they are to watch jiggle on the plate. What to order: Souffle."