9 editor picks across Canada.
9 japanese restaurants worth the trip across Canada, editor-ranked. All cuisines in Canada.
Sushi Nishinokaze is a 1 Michelin Star, 8-seat Edomae omakase sushiya in Montreal, led by chef-owner Vincent Gee, serving an approximately 21 course omakase.
OrderThe omakase of approximately 21 courses.
TipReserve through Resy; the pre-paid ticketing system is 100% non-refundable.
Kaiseki Yu-zen Hashimoto in North York is chef Masaki Hashimoto's eight-course kaiseki tasting room since 2009, Michelin one-star since 2022.
Akira Back at the Bisha Hotel is chef Akira Back's first Canadian outpost since 2017, the 2nd-floor Japanese-Korean fusion room behind the hotel lobby.
OrderThe tuna pizza and the AB tacos with hamachi.
TipReservations on OpenTable. Sister Kost on the 44th-floor penthouse upstairs.
Chef-owner Antonio Park serves vibrant and balanced Japanese/South American fusion cuisine in Westmount, with an omakase experience in the evening.
OrderSuzuki with chimichurri and maitake mushrooms, or a selection of tuna sushi with specialty condiments.
TipThe extensive menu is also available as an omakase experience in the evening, for a voyage with stopovers in Japan and Argentina.
Kazu is a Japanese restaurant at 1844 Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest whose menu runs from yaki gyoza and bibimbap to a tuna salmon salad rice bowl.
OrderThe tuna salmon salad rice bowl: freshly chopped tuna and salmon mixed with salad on steamed Japanese rice.
TipHomemade tofu, freshly made and served with light soy sauce, is on the menu on Sunday only.
Tri Express, serving Japanese cooking, is at 1650 Avenue Laurier Est, open Tue-Sat 17:00-21:00.
Yokato Yokabai is a Michelin Selected ramen shop in the Plateau near Metro Mont Royal, specializing in milky, pork-based tonkotsu ramen from Hakata region.
OrderCreamy tonkotsu with toppings such as pork chashu, pickled egg or bamboo shoots.
TipReservations are not taken for the ramen section; to avoid long waits, come between 5 pm and 6 pm or after 8:30 pm.
Jatoba, in Montreal's business district, has a Japanese menu crafted by the renowned chef Olivier Vigneault, for business dinners or friends.
TipValet parking is available Tuesday to Saturday after 5PM for 22$; no sleeveless shirts, vests or flip-flops for men.
RYU Peel offers chef-driven nigiri, sashimi, sustainable rolls, sake and signature cocktails in downtown Montréal, with Ocean Wise certification.
OrderThe Toro Experience of akami, chutoro and otoro, or the Truffle Salmon Maki with torched salmon.
TipThe kitchen stays active after 8:30 PM, with a late-night menu of fresh sushi, small plates and the full cocktail program.
