The service is not professional enough. The towel was served after the second sushi dish came. Also, I also asked tea to be served twice as well.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Egg Soufflé, Toro with Ikura
Jen
This is our second time at Yasu. The first time we many years ago. Reservations needs to be made. You have a choice to sit at a table or at the bar. The first time we went, we sat at the bar and the experience was amazing. This time we sat at the table, it was alright. A bit squishy for 4, but comfortable seats.12 seats at the bar. 2 tables. one for 2 people, and one for four. Washrooms are upstairs.We ordered the 17 course omakase. $185 for each person with an 18% gratitude added on top already. Service was good. We had two servers, a male and a female. I was a little taken back that the female server kept placing my plate pretty far from me. I kept pulling the plate closer to me. Even though I purposely created more space, to avoid her from hitting the cups. The male server was much better.Most memorable dishes: lobster, firefly squid, uni, toro and shiso flowers and the tamago.The four of us agreed that the food was much better a few years ago.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Black Sesame Ice Cream, Tamago
Les Sim
This is my second time visiting Yasu and my first time after the pandemic. A lot has changed since...My first visit was during a time when omakase was a novel way of dining in Toronto. A time when Yasu's true peers were Zen, and Sushi Kaji. It was an eye opening experience where we were shown what good edomae-style sushi should be. The nigiri were simple, using freshly sourced seafood, and paired with excellently seasoned shari. There was soul to the food, and it was magical.My second time felt like I was eating at a restaurant desperate for a Michelin Star. The format changed, the food is more about the presentation and being creative with flavour combinations. The food choices felt forced. Gone is the days of simple preparation with premium products.The Positives:Everything was fresh. There was no off-tasting or fishing products. The small amount of uni we were given did not leave a nasty aftertaste as it usually does when it's not fresh. The lobster was cooked just right, and the yuzu zest made it one of the more memorable items of the night. The full gamut of tuna from akami, chu-toro, to o-toro. Some unique items such as gizzard chad, ocean trout, and anago.The Negatives:The uni and ikura on the oyster were fresh but completely overpowered by the oyster. The o-toro was not brought up to room temp and refrigerator cold. Staff made a point to show the shiso flowers that they garnished the negitoro with but because the fish was so cold, I couldn't taste it. The anago was uncharacteristically overcooked, and not soft or melt in the mouth as it should be.I came knowing how much I was going to be paying and I'm not complaining about the cost. I wasn't expecting to hit a new high coming back a second time but I was expecting it to have the same magic as my first.Times are hard. Everything costs more. There's also a bunch of new and proper omakase restaurants, as well as a bunch of clowns charging omakase money for inferior food. Not to mention, Toronto is now a Michelin Guide city. It's a sense of pride for many restaurants and rightfully so. A star, or two, or three changes the trajectory of a restaurant.WIth all that said, consistency is what I didn't find here. Perhaps, that's the last bit of this puzzle that keeps Yasu from earning their first star.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Melissa
Good food and portions!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
KatLucas
This was the best dining experience of my life. The multidimensional balance of flavour, texture, and temperature was an experience that delighted the senses in a new way for me. We did the full omakase and sake pairing. It's worth every cent. Staff and service were perfectly refined and welcoming. Thanks Yasu!! I will return for sure
Gabriel Biron
Truly mesmerizing adventure. The level of care and understanding of the raw ingredients was unparalleled. The traditional techniques and choice of flavors were astonishing to experience. You cannot hope for more fresh and delicate products.It is mind-blowing how such simplicity can render such divine tastes. It really is a testament to the mastery of their craft.An authentic and highly recommended experience all around. Consider the Sake pairing, which is chosen with the utmost precision.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black Sesame Ice Cream, Sake Pairing, Tuna, Sakura Shrimp, Amberjack, Monkfish Liver and Daikon, Miso Soup, Sea Eel, Lobster, Black Cod, Mackerel, Scallop
Janson Fu
The food is excellent as is the service. What an amazing experience, and one which I will return to again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mandy Kabouchi
My husband and I came here to celebrate my 30th after hearing good things. The restaurant started out well with the friendliness of the staff and the overall ambiance. The sushi itself was bland and found that it was not enough food for a prix fixe. On top of that there was a piece of hair on a roll and they persisted it was the brush hair but it didn’t look like it. At the end, they did not offer any compensation and/or complimentary options to make up for this. I was seriously surprised for a restaurant that is supposed to be highly reputable. I would not recommend, truly disappointing. $600 down the drain.
Ashlyn Jiang
I have never been to such a bad omakase?
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 2
K S
What a beautiful experience. The food was so delicious & our chef was so kind - constantly asking if we like it/ if we want any changes made. Service was good & atmosphere was very intimate and I loved it.
This is our third time here. Food snd service are as usual impeccable. The only reason why I am not giving it a 5-star rating is it's tip calculation. I have no problem of the restaurant adding automatically an 18% tip, which is fully disclosed anyway. I do however have a HUGE problem in the fact that the 18% is calculated on the he after-tax amount. In other words, I was paying 18% tip on the 13% tax. I know, a lot of places do that and it's just down right unethical.
Matthew McClellan
Amazing
Nick
Unforgettable experience! Incredible food and lovely service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
SheAteThat
We had a wonderful and romantic evening at Yasu! Our chef was very sweet and was happy to talk us through stuff when we had questions. All of the food was delicious and we left full and happy!
Keith Durrant
Amazing omakase sushi dinner. Lots of variety. Super high quality. Highly recommended.
The service is not professional enough. The towel was served after the second sushi dish came. Also, I also asked tea to be served twice as well.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Egg Soufflé, Toro with Ikura
This is our second time at Yasu. The first time we many years ago. Reservations needs to be made. You have a choice to sit at a table or at the bar. The first time we went, we sat at the bar and the experience was amazing. This time we sat at the table, it was alright. A bit squishy for 4, but comfortable seats.12 seats at the bar. 2 tables. one for 2 people, and one for four. Washrooms are upstairs.We ordered the 17 course omakase. $185 for each person with an 18% gratitude added on top already. Service was good. We had two servers, a male and a female. I was a little taken back that the female server kept placing my plate pretty far from me. I kept pulling the plate closer to me. Even though I purposely created more space, to avoid her from hitting the cups. The male server was much better.Most memorable dishes: lobster, firefly squid, uni, toro and shiso flowers and the tamago.The four of us agreed that the food was much better a few years ago.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Black Sesame Ice Cream, Tamago
This is my second time visiting Yasu and my first time after the pandemic. A lot has changed since...My first visit was during a time when omakase was a novel way of dining in Toronto. A time when Yasu's true peers were Zen, and Sushi Kaji. It was an eye opening experience where we were shown what good edomae-style sushi should be. The nigiri were simple, using freshly sourced seafood, and paired with excellently seasoned shari. There was soul to the food, and it was magical.My second time felt like I was eating at a restaurant desperate for a Michelin Star. The format changed, the food is more about the presentation and being creative with flavour combinations. The food choices felt forced. Gone is the days of simple preparation with premium products.The Positives:Everything was fresh. There was no off-tasting or fishing products. The small amount of uni we were given did not leave a nasty aftertaste as it usually does when it's not fresh. The lobster was cooked just right, and the yuzu zest made it one of the more memorable items of the night. The full gamut of tuna from akami, chu-toro, to o-toro. Some unique items such as gizzard chad, ocean trout, and anago.The Negatives:The uni and ikura on the oyster were fresh but completely overpowered by the oyster. The o-toro was not brought up to room temp and refrigerator cold. Staff made a point to show the shiso flowers that they garnished the negitoro with but because the fish was so cold, I couldn't taste it. The anago was uncharacteristically overcooked, and not soft or melt in the mouth as it should be.I came knowing how much I was going to be paying and I'm not complaining about the cost. I wasn't expecting to hit a new high coming back a second time but I was expecting it to have the same magic as my first.Times are hard. Everything costs more. There's also a bunch of new and proper omakase restaurants, as well as a bunch of clowns charging omakase money for inferior food. Not to mention, Toronto is now a Michelin Guide city. It's a sense of pride for many restaurants and rightfully so. A star, or two, or three changes the trajectory of a restaurant.WIth all that said, consistency is what I didn't find here. Perhaps, that's the last bit of this puzzle that keeps Yasu from earning their first star.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Good food and portions!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was the best dining experience of my life. The multidimensional balance of flavour, texture, and temperature was an experience that delighted the senses in a new way for me. We did the full omakase and sake pairing. It's worth every cent. Staff and service were perfectly refined and welcoming. Thanks Yasu!! I will return for sure
Truly mesmerizing adventure. The level of care and understanding of the raw ingredients was unparalleled. The traditional techniques and choice of flavors were astonishing to experience. You cannot hope for more fresh and delicate products.It is mind-blowing how such simplicity can render such divine tastes. It really is a testament to the mastery of their craft.An authentic and highly recommended experience all around. Consider the Sake pairing, which is chosen with the utmost precision.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black Sesame Ice Cream, Sake Pairing, Tuna, Sakura Shrimp, Amberjack, Monkfish Liver and Daikon, Miso Soup, Sea Eel, Lobster, Black Cod, Mackerel, Scallop
The food is excellent as is the service. What an amazing experience, and one which I will return to again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband and I came here to celebrate my 30th after hearing good things. The restaurant started out well with the friendliness of the staff and the overall ambiance. The sushi itself was bland and found that it was not enough food for a prix fixe. On top of that there was a piece of hair on a roll and they persisted it was the brush hair but it didn’t look like it. At the end, they did not offer any compensation and/or complimentary options to make up for this. I was seriously surprised for a restaurant that is supposed to be highly reputable. I would not recommend, truly disappointing. $600 down the drain.
I have never been to such a bad omakase?
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 2
What a beautiful experience. The food was so delicious & our chef was so kind - constantly asking if we like it/ if we want any changes made. Service was good & atmosphere was very intimate and I loved it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
This is our third time here. Food snd service are as usual impeccable. The only reason why I am not giving it a 5-star rating is it's tip calculation. I have no problem of the restaurant adding automatically an 18% tip, which is fully disclosed anyway. I do however have a HUGE problem in the fact that the 18% is calculated on the he after-tax amount. In other words, I was paying 18% tip on the 13% tax. I know, a lot of places do that and it's just down right unethical.
Amazing
Unforgettable experience! Incredible food and lovely service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a wonderful and romantic evening at Yasu! Our chef was very sweet and was happy to talk us through stuff when we had questions. All of the food was delicious and we left full and happy!
Amazing omakase sushi dinner. Lots of variety. Super high quality. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5