Yasu Toronto

First time trying omakase and loved the experience. Everything was very fresh and tasty. It was so cool seeing the chefs, making everything in front of you such as slicing fish, assembling sushi, and shucking oysters. Service was very prompt and they always explained each course with detail.

Average omakase experience food wise. Not mind blowing not disappointing. Price point wise could be better. 3.2/5

Unbelievable food and friendly service. I should have chosen the chefs counter as the other tables are very tight.

"An 18% service charge will be added to each bill. Tipping is not expected as per Japanese custom. "
This restaurant wasn't even CLOSE to offering the quality I'd expect from an establishment with the audacity to use a sleazy dishonorable tactic like this. Average food/service at best for the inflated price they charge

I know Yasu is one of the OG omakeses to open in Toronto.but I’m sorry it did not live up to the hype. The space felt tight and I don’t know where the servers were half of the time when I wanted to ask for something. As for the fish, the flavours combinations and textures were just weird to me. I don’t think they mixed well together at all. I think the only piece of sushi I really enjoyed was the marinated seabass? In kelp and amberjack. The miso fish soup was good too. Unfortunately, I would not recommend

If you never tried, and you love Sushi, then I highly recommend you at least try it.be prepared it is definitely pricy, but I believe it is worth the experience!

Food was good! Just be aware that although their website’s reservation page says “tipping is not expected as per Japanese custom”, this is not true. Tipping is definitely expected.

Menu says tipping is “not expected as per Japanese custom”, but then they charge an 18% service fee. Very tacky. I guess we need to read the fine print when eating at restaurants now.

Had a wonderful experience here with my partner. Our chef was engaging, the food was incredible, and the space was so lovely and intimate.

Poor customer service, we ordered a bottle of alcohol, the servers poured the drinks into a small cups on our table and took the bottle away, every time we have to asked the servers to fill the drinks for us (but they are not busy at all) which was very annoying.if you don’t want to leave the bottle on our table then you should be attentive to fill up for us without us asking every time.

I’ve been to a couple omakase restaurants and this place is not it. Here’s why:

1) Inconsistency with the rice and fish temperature - needed to put more work on the defrosting process. They also cooked and mixed a new batch of rice in the middle of service and served it immediately which left no time for the rice to cooldown…

2) Never once wiped our plates - this is such a basic gesture in omakase, had residual on ours after 3-4 pieces in and chef just didn’t care, here’s another piece on top

3) There were also 1-2 flies in the restaurant, staff noticed it but didn’t do anything

4) Very little space between seats

5) Everything feels rushed, 3 different time slots to maximize profit. There is nothing wrong with that, operating a restaurant is a business after all. However, when profiting becomes your #1 priority and overweights the quality of food and services you are providing, it becomes a problem.

One thing I liked about this place is their rice portion, more filling than other places.

Overall, I feel like this place made a name for themselves but failed to consistently deliver the quality they once strived for. If you wanted to try omakase, I strongly recommend going to other places in the uptown area for a lower price and higher quality experience.

The Omakase is spectacular. Melt in your mouth good. Our faves were the black cod, the o-toro, the scallop and the monfish liver. But everything is excellent. What an experience. Definitely will go back.

Very itchy after. My friend said sea food might be polluted by Japanese radioactive waste water, I am so scared

Look at their many 1 star reviews before you eat here.

My husband is Japanese. We ate here. This place does not meet Japanese quality or service standards in any way, shape, or form.

I was extremely disappointed with my recent experience at Yasu. Despite spending $600, including an 18% gratuity tip, the overall service left much to be desired. The waitress named Mai, an older lady, displayed a shockingly rude and condescending attitude throughout the evening. As a frequent customer who has enjoyed meals at Yasu with my family in the past, I was taken aback by the unprofessionalism and impatience that Mai exhibited. Her behavior was not at all what I expect from a waitress, and her disrespectful demeanor is completely unacceptable. It's disheartening to see a place that I once enjoyed tarnished by such poor service.

Amazing experience! Big variety of fish, techniques and all very fresh. Multiple dishes with uni and toro - my favourites! Presentation is stunning, delicious and well thought combinations with the garnishes/sauces. They have real wasabi!

I checked the reviews before coming here and the only thing consistently mentioned in negative reviews is value and courtesy of staff. For me, 14 pieces of sushi, 5 sashimi, miso and dessert justifies the price completely. Especially when half include premium ingredients - perhaps people don’t understand market value for good quality seafood. The pieces were thick and generous. As for the staff - friendly and professional. Highly recommended:)

My hubby did it again by surprising me with the best omakese experience. Every bite was not only melt in your mouth fresh but tasty and satisfying to every taste buds. The chefs meticulously cared for and prepared each dish and would ask if you're happy with the size of the rice and level of wasabi used. They would also explain to you which part of the fish you just ate and where they are from. I love the chutoro, tamago, liver so much. At the end, the waitress took the care to remind us tips were already included in the bill. It's definitely a treat for our anniversary. Thank you so much for the most amazing experience!

Quite good sushi place in Toronto. The quality of their seafood ingredients was way above from what I expected based on the price point.

Booked a spot in front row seat.
Went here for a birthday and the chef did not disappoint! Accompanied allergies and requests no problem. Quality sushi and expertly prepared. Went with a the sake pairing and made the experience an excellent choice.