Toshi Sushi

I’d been before years ago. I was in the neighbourhood and thought I’d give Toshi another try. I got the chirashi and found it featured a seemingly generous portion of sashimi and a wide variety, too. But upon further examination, I found that the cuts were somewhat skimpy and the selection was heavy on cheaper items such as tamago and crab stick, and light on things like tuna (and salmon, which I know isn’t expensive, but who doesn’t love salmon?). Fish wasn’t particularly fresh, either. I expect better for $ 30 and can get better at places like Japango, Sushi Couture and Wow Sushi, Japango being my favourite of these three.
What really bothered me was bits of chopped up pickled ginger nestled between the sushi rice and the sashimi. Likely not a problem for most, but it was for me. I hate pickled ginger and it made for painstakingly slow and not so enjoyable eating.

Toshi is a hidden diamond in the city. It’s a great place for lunch because of their lunch specials. There daily specials are $ 12+. If you want another lunch special but it was on another day, you just have to pay an extra $ 1 for it. Dinner prices are bit more expensive if you’re not looking to spend more. In those cases, you are paying for quality vs quantity. At the end of the day, I would rather cough up another $ 2 for better food.
There Sashimi quality is always a hit! They always guarantee freshness. I usually go for their chirashi or sashimi dishes when I have time to have a nice lunch. I’ve also had their bento box specials and the serving portion is the same as any other Japanese restaurant in the city. Although I have to say their teriyaki is worth trying if you want cooked food.
Their service here is always good. They are attentive and friendly. It’s a small and quiet restaurant. I would highly recommend Toshi! 4 stars for Toshi! Hoorah!

I seriously think they gave me a day old bento box! The Sushi certainly wasn’t fresh, the rice was stale, the tempura was soggy like it was reheated, the fruit slightly off, the portion for 16 bucks was way too small. I won’t repeat.

Excellent food and service– a rare combination these days. The staff was courteous and the food arrived on time. Strongly recommend you try it!

Hands down, this is the best, most authentic sushi place in town. The sashimi is actually very fresh compared to other places I’ve been to downtown. The atmosphere is nice. It’s lovely and quiet. It’s one of those places you wouldn’t really know of unless you just walk by it.
We ordered a sashimi set and some tempura. Though the prices are on the slightly steeper side in comparison to other sushi place, the freshness is definitely worth it.
Service was great. Did not have to wait too long for anything.
It is definitely the kind of place you go to to enjoy and indulge on tasty food and not just to stuff your face with sushi

At first my impression was that this place seems like a simple Japanese restaurant, maybe Chinese or Korean operated. The price tag also way higher than the low quality Japanese food. I honestly did not have much expectation.
However, they seems authentic Japanese food. And as I order the katsu don, which I do to every Japanese restaurant I first visit, I found that their katsu don has been the best I have had for a long time. Maybe it is the way it was marinated that taste unique and gave it a kick. Not bad to be surprised by a random selection of restaurant. Happy.

Ordered a 30 piece platter and they were tiny!!! Quality of the fish was nothing worth mentioning either, will not order from here again

I had these fantastic rolls recently at an event, and I have to say I was mighty impressed! Take out sushi is often a risky little game, but not with Toshi Sushi, all of their roles held up beautifully! Granted, they were all veggie, but still: rice remained sticky, rolls remained firm and seaweed kept that nice little crunch.
Beyond the above experience, I recently popped in for a little lunch. Freshest ebi and spicy tuna I’d had in a while, and if you’re in the area and you have a hankering for some fresh Japanese, this place won’t disappoint.
Ugh. Now I want sushi something desperate and it’s almost midnight. Shucks.

How is this authentic Japanese? The fish on my chirashi was cut the wrong way and was paper thin. It was THE worst Japanese meal I’ve ever had in Toronto… Maybe even the worst ever. Also as I was cashing out the credit card machine was so filthy and sticky.

I’ve only ever done vegetarian takeout, so this is definitely not the most relevant review for those hardcore sushi fans, but for those vegetarians out there who love sushi, this is an amazing spot. The owners are extremely friendly and take pride in every roll. Normally, vegetarian rolls can be a bit bland, but these are packed full with flavour. Can’t wait to go to the restaurant and try more of the menu!

Unfortunately standards have really slipped at Toshi and I fear the King West spicy salmon roll crowd has won out. It’s a real shame. Mori san has the skill to be a top sushi chef and the location is excellent. They’re in need of a reinvigoration of energy.

Delicious fresh sushi. Some of the best I’ve had in Toronto. I’d like to take a second to point out that many people who review ‘sushi.’ Do not actually eat ‘sushi’ but just like the rolls with the crunchy tempura in them. I had a friend who went on and on about how she loved ‘sushi’ and when we actually went for sushi she was all ‘ew! I don’t eat the raw fish stuff!’
I love raw fish. I love sushi and sashimi and anything to do with raw fish. So I know nice sushi.
The food here is of excellent quality. They will even do a tasting menu if you call ahead and request it.
It’s not the cheapest, but if you truly like sushi then you don’t want cheap sushi.

Surprised at mixed reviews. Eat sushi regularly, and this is best I’ve had in Toronto. It’s more expensive, but the quality is there. Pretty unassuming/​typical Japanese décor.

The service is very friendly, and the atmosphere is much nicer than Sushi Bento nearby. The portions are average size, and all the specials come with rice, soup, fruit, and salad, as well as complementary tea. The soup is full of tofu, onions and mushrooms, not just a watery broth. Tasty and well priced. I come here often on lunch.

The rolls are definitely tasty, no argument about it. But overall this place is pretty expensive. A specialty roll will run you almost $ 20 after tax.

Don’t be fooled by the exterior of this restaurant, it’s truly a hidden gem. Like one of the reviewers said, the people that own this place are actually Japanese. It’s a quaint mom and pop shop so don’t expect anything flashy. I’ve been here a few times and keep returning because of the superb quality of fish and other dishes. I’m addicted to their smoked tuna sashimi! My boyfriend loves their beef teriyaki. A bonus is that the servers are are super polite and service is quick.

This is one of my favourite places in Toronto to eat sushi.
Why you may ask?
Simple.
1. The staff is friendly and are Japanese. This is not your typical cheap Chinese or Korean owned Japanese restaurant where you get sketchy sushi. The service is fast, but if you wait more than a couple of minutes for your order to come they apoplogise and offer you tea (hot tea for winter and cold tea in the summer). The staff here understand how to make the diner feel welcome and number one.
2. The fish is fresh. There is no second guessing when it comes to their food. One of my favourites is the spicy tuna roll which is actually spicy. We usually order a 20 piece boat which is delicious.
3. The price is reasonable considering that you are paying for quality and an authentic experience.
What more could you ask for?

I’m a totally Wonderbread sushi eater so perhaps I’m judging this place on the wrong parameters, but overall I wasn’t impressed with my meal. Service was fast and friendly. Décor was nice. I ate:
MISO SOUP: Delicious, but I’ve never had a bad miso soup. The needle mushrooms were a nice touch.
CUCUMBER AVACADO ROLL: Fine; it’s hard to screw up this dish!
VEGETABLE TEMPURA: Bad. I mean, still totally edible and satisfying – it is deep fried after all – but it was worse than any other vegetable tempura I’ve had. The different tastes of the vegetables couldn’t be detected; it was totally bland. Additionally, the mushrooms and eggplant were dry, tough and chewy.

One of the smallest sushi restaurants I have ever been to, with the simplest experiences on record.
I was waiting for my friend to show up at Cobra Nightclub; already three things I don’t like. King Street West, Nightclubs (especially Cobra), and waiting.
I thought I’d pop in for a quick and inexpensive bite so that I would have energy for the debauchery which proceeded me this evening.
The restaurant is narrow, and it has five or six tables. On the walls hung original painting which were also for sale. Super quiet, it was only myself, and another table occupying the space. There was light dinner jazz in the background which I would therapeutic.
Real Japanese people here btw.
I ordered a few dishes, and then my eye landed on the one thing I couldn’t possibly refuse. Foie gras sushi! What on Earth?! I MUST TRY IT!
I absolutely hate it when I am sat next to a couple who are in the interviewing phase of their date. Talking about their goals in life, what they expect from a relationship in all aspects. I tried to drown out the next table’s conversation, but the jazz was too soft in this completely quiet restaurant.
I wanted to kill myself… I’m pretty sure I made a facebook status update about how much the next table made me want to kill myself.
The food came at a reasonable paste, and finally when the foie gras arrived. I stared at it drooling. The piece of foie gras was definitely generous considering the size of the rice roll. I picked it up with my chop stick, and slowly watched it enter my mouth. As soon as it touched my tongue, the flavours exploded into a million colourful balloons of butterfly happiness. And for the duration of my chewing, I completely forgot that a single piece of this sushi cost me $ 7.00.
The other sushi were good, fresh, but hard to recall because umm… foie gras!
A light snack, the bill came out to be $ 60.
WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED!!!

I ordered takeout here so it’s not really a complete review.
I was there on what should be a busy dinner hour, but the restaurant was empty which is not really a good sign.
I ordered the Unagi Donburi (BBQ eel on a rice bowl). The food came reasonably fast. The eel was rather dry and didn’t have enough of that delicious teriyaki eel sauce to mix with your rice (it barely covered all of the eel). What made it worse is the dusting of lemongrass powder which at first made for a nice and unexpectant flavour, but was too overpowering and overbearing.
The dish wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t good especially at this price.
For Japanese take out I would consider going to Bento Sushi just two doors away, which is more reasonably price and more suited for take out.
While waiting for my take out, I noticed that the atmosphere is very nice. Not trendy or pretensious, just a simple and comfy traditional Japanese restaurant, well sheltered from the traffic of King Street. So I could imagine having a nice dinner there.
Next time I will dine here for sushi.