Issmi Japanese Restaurant in North York

1984 Avenue Rd, North York, ON M5M 4A4, Canada

★★★★☆
(271 reviews)
Categories: Japanese restaurant Sushi restaurant

About

Informal, family-owned standby providing an array of sushi rolls, sashimi & classic Japanese plates.

Website
issmi-sushi.com
Address
1984 Avenue Rd, North York, ON M5M 4A4, Canada
Plus Code
PHPH+3W North York, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
11:30 AM–3 PM – 5–10 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–3 PM – 5–10:30 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM–3 PM – 5–10:30 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM–3 PM – 5–10:30 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–3 PM – 5–10:30 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM–3 PM – 5–10:30 PM
Sunday
4–10 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating No-contact delivery Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Healthy options Small plates Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs

Photos

Reviews

4.3
★★★★☆
271 reviews

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★★★★★
December 17, 2024

Delicious sushi and presentation. Cozy and comfortable setting inside. I would come back again!

★★★★
October 12, 2024

Sushi for 2. Yummy and pretty. Karage was good too!

★★★★★
October 11, 2024

I have only done delivery orders so far but will definitely be dining in soon! The food is SO good! Fresh fish, good rice, interesting rolls, quick service! This is my new go to sushi restaurant!

★★★★★
September 4, 2024

The California Roll with shrimp offers a delightful twist on a classic sushi favorite. The tender shrimp adds a sweet, succulent flavor that pairs beautifully with the creamy avocado and crisp cucumber. Each bite is fresh and flavorful, making it a must-try for sushi lovers looking to experience a popular Japanese dish with a seafood flair. Staff is very warm and welcoming. A must visit.

★★★★★
August 18, 2024

An excellent dinner at Issmi - it was a quiet Sunday evening visit, so very fast and efficient service! The restaurant is very clean and beautifully adorned inside, with a spacious and tasteful patio outside. I had a sushi and sashimi plate, which was served with miso and salad - excellent presentation, served quickly, and very well prepared. Everything was fresh, appropriately cool (or hot), and tasted amazing. There were lots of takeout orders served while I dined in, so it seems appreciated by the community!

★★★★★
August 11, 2024

Have never had this fresh sashimi in Toronto before - simply delicious! Very friendly staff and great atmosphere. Black sesame ice cream for desert was so tasty. Will definitely go back!

★★★
June 22, 2024

The meal’s highlight was the rice paper roll ($20), a great option for those watching their carb intake as salad greens fill in for sushi rice. Stuffed with crab salad, spicy tuna, and shrimp tempura it’s a surprisingly hearty and creates enough flavours that it didn’t taste too healthy. Pair the maki with an avocado salad ($9) and miso soup ($3) and you’ve got yourself a complete meal. I’m glad Issmi doesn’t skimp on the avocado, there’s plenty of it fanned across the simple green salad tossed with Issmi’s sesame and soy house dressing. And while the miso soup wasn’t overly exciting, it’s also not an expensive add on, arriving nice and hot. There are also several sushi dishes that don’t break the bank. The Matsu sushi ($25) contains a well stuffed dynamite roll that rival most in the neighbourhood and 10 pieces of nigiri. The nigiri was where Issmi falters a bit: the rice not seasoned enough and some of the fish felt a touch dry. Still, these are just slight nuances that could easily be overlooked.

★★★★★
April 6, 2023

Wish I came here earlier! Absolutely amazing food. We got the tuna tataki, salmon pressed sushi, spider roll, and volcano salmon roll. Everything was made to perfection and the flavours were outstanding. Good service and clean restaurant. Definitely check it out for some authentic Japanese food.

★★
November 30, 2024

Food was over rated. Operation was chaotic. Robot to deliver food only to be taken by another table who the robot stopped by ahead of us. Waited too long for orders. This is the most chaotic place we had ever been. Will not come back. Parking: Free public parking

September 21, 2024

Slow service. Chefs plays with his nuts

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Thanks guys, Happy with the service

★★★★
August 21, 2024

Food was delicious and service was great until it got busier

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

The best Japanese in the Toronto area hands down. Every menu item is a delight. Consistent quality and service.

April 21, 2024

Ordered sashimi boat $59.99 and this is what came with it. The portion looks like $20 worth. I requested no octopus but asked for squid. They removed the octopus but did not add squid. No rice, soup or salad came with the order. Called the store to complain, the person said the manager will call back. Lets see what the manager says, I feel scammed

★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Fish not fresh. Blarg

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

We got the spicy lime edamame, veg tempura, veg dragon roll, veg maki roll, and inari. Everything was delicious and the service was great!

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Issmi is an absolute grail. Very low-key spot with amazing service and consistently great sushi.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Everything was perfect!

Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Went for dinner 9:30; by 9:50 once he received the food - the dimmed lights go max and our waitress is sweeping the floors with dust everywhere. Issmi closed at 10:30pm. Messed up the order, and charged for food that was later told ran out. The avocado salad had one sliver of avocado,.. oh and the best at start of our meal took the soy sauce as she trying to end her shift. No passion, food was made with no love. Quick and bland. This place has gone downhill.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

One of my absolute favourites in the city! Quality food and fantastic service combined with seasonal specials and an amazing sake list to boot! I ll be going back any chance I get :)

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

This is my favourite sushi place in town. It has been my go to for over 18 years and is hands the best quality in the city

★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

The food is decent and the service is great, with nothing particularly negative to mention. While it may not have standout features, it is a good place to enjoy a meal.

December 21, 2023

This place is a scam. Paying 28 dollars and not even a drink was available. The sushi was dry. Not recommending.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

WOW! My bf and I went there for Valentines Day and we were NOT dissapointed. It s one of the best sushi we ve had in the city and let me tell you, we have tried a ton of sushi restaurants in Toronto. We are big fans of sushi rolls and got the Volcano roll, Boston Dragon roll and Blazing roll all of which we re fantastic. The gyozas were also delicious. Elevated and fresh food for relatively good prices considering the quality you are getting. Definitely recommend. We will be back!

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Not a bad place but overpriced with nothing too special. The fish was cut thin and the chicken breast, although well cooked tasted like something you could easily make at home.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Francis is a delightful host / owner, very friendly, and the food is absolutely top class. This is a really enjoyable light hearted friendly restaurant. Parking: There is GREEN P parking behind the Shell station and the stores that front onto Avenue Road...the Green P parking is location 401, note behind the Shell and stores that run south on Avenue Road.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great place to have some Sushi. Good variety with decent hot food options. service is outstanding. Must try Mix tempura and Yaki Udon. One of the best Sushi in town. Food : 5/5

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Our favourite Sushi restaurant on Avenue

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Had done delivery and enjoyed, so motivated to try it fresh. Best sushi in the hood! (Guess shoushin is another level and pricepoint) Really really good, made and presented with care and skill

December 21, 2023

Have ordered delivery, taste was so terrible, the entire order went into the trash bin! Fish smells like old oil, ginger smells like toilet cleaner

★★★★
December 21, 2023

Expensive , food is good. The Charis are not comparable .

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

I am trying to go to places that have fresh fish and great service. I test the uni. Kinda like portnoy one bite. The uni here was fresh. No fishy smell or taste at all. Melted in my mouth like butter so a 4.1/5

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Delicious food and great customer service

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Maki was awesome. Thank you chef Troy. You are the best chef.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I first visited Issmi 2 years ago and I eat from here every month. Every single thing here is beyond amazing. The freshness of the ingredients really put them above other restaurants. They have a new menu with updated prices!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

This place is a gem, my son loves sushi and worth it! Worth it! The service is amazing and good quality and very clean! Keep up the good work!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Fishes are super fresh! It melts in my mouth. Staffs are so kind and polite. You can have a real japanese taste. Strongly recommend~

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Great sashimi! Ordered a platter with a la carte for family gathering. Everyone loved it!

★★
December 21, 2022

They re always closed mad early, change ur closing time if ur gonna close mad early.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Very good food excellent service and clean

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

The food is really fresh and tasty

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Amazing food!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Great local spot. Our absolute favourite! Only reason for giving it 4 stars is because it is on the pricier side and I m always bitter I can t order more of their delicious sushi :p The owner is super sweet and friendly Place is always clean Food is prepared on time Food is always top quality and delicious! Love love love and recommend this place above all others. Their diablo rolls and sushi pizza are so tasty as well as practically all the other sushi! Can t go wrong here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Best, sushi sushi around hands down, well hands up

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

We went here for dinner. We had a sushi boat and sashimi boat for 2. Food was so good, flavourful and fresh. Service was excellent.

Local Guide
December 21, 2022

$32 for this meal. Speechless.

December 21, 2022

Its so bad, the picture isnt the same as what I have.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

I dined in 4 times in this restaurant in a month. The food is fresh, tasty and large portion and very reasonable price. You will not be disappointed.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

One of my familys best local sushi restaurants. Love the quality of food.

★★
December 21, 2022

This was my first time going to this sushi restaurant and I won t be going back. First, the girl doing cash when I came for pick up was dry and rude. Not in anyway friendly, at all. The food, also horribly disappointing. The sushi was way overly priced and more than lack luster. The tempura was the worst I ve had. Not only did I get an inch thick soggy onion ring but the batter wasn t cooked throughly. The broccoli was doughy and the shrimp was cold. The vegetables were cooked through and super oily. I wish I could say something better but over all I was super disappointing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Great selection of sushi and sashimi in addition to appetizers. Service is friendly and fast.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

The restaurant is very modern and cozy, one of the best quality sushi places in toronto. I d definitely come here again to try something else!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Best sushi I have had in ages - and really incredible value for the extremely high quality of fish . It s made the way it should be. It s authentic, fresh and made with skill. Really delicious . The sushi top top notch. Even though the yakitori was disappointing and over cooked still 5 stars for the sushi. I m addicted now

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Issmi has been our go to sushi restaurant for over 20 years and will remain our favourite sushi place when in the neighbourhood. Food and service consistently good. Keep it up!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

We went for sushi lunch, The food is very tasty. The stuff was friendly. We dined on the outside patio which is on Bathurst Street, Toronto. Inside the restaurant it is a little small but still a nice venue

December 21, 2022

RUDE staff and extremely slow

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Great Service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Ordered for take out. Sushi was excellent. Ordered the Aburi app, Angry roll and Legendary roll. Very nicely done, with a fair price point. Will definitely order again. Dietary restrictions: They can be sensitive to GF by removing tempura bits.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Justin was an amazing server. He did such a great job. The food was well was fantastic!! Keep up the good work.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Love this place! Owner is incredibly sweet, the place is clean and food is delicious! I took away one star as it is a bit on the pricier end but we are definitely regulars here!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Another fantastic dinner at Issmi. Frances and her team are welcoming and make dining here a wonderful experience. Sushi and sashimi dinner for 2 fantastic and fresh. Thank you for providing gluten free options. Looking forward to our next visit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Food was delicious! I got the Veggie lunch combo. I was a little worried at first because the soup and salad were a little lacking, but very tasty. I assumed I would have to order more food, but when I finished the main dish, I was surprisingly full. Service was prompt and welcoming. I would definitely come back again. Although, I would recommend that they move the garbage can in the womens bathroom. Its placed underneath the dryer, and garbage blows out while drying your hands.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

We are very impressed. Excellent sushi and the nicest staff. A minor error in the app (skip the dishes) and they bent over backwards to fix it. Super impressed...

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Delicious! The food is always lovely and the fish is beyond fresh and well-prepared. The aburi appetizer and hako pressed sushi is always a go-to for me. Consistently delicious!

December 21, 2021

Poor quality. Low value. Would not recommend.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

2 sets of spicy Salmon came to about $15. Price makes sense because the salmon quality was A+. Size was smaller than I expected but I can see why a lot of people recommend Issmi for their spicy Salmon!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Amazing!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Excellent menu, fresh food, fair prices. Comfortable and modern design, great dim lighting. 2021 UPDATE: Ordered from Uber Eats, the food came fast and was just as fresh as in restaurant. Thank you!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Wow. New fave sushi place. Super delicious. Reminded me of Miku and Vancouver sushi. Yummmy!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

I am not in any way affiliated with Issmi, its ownership, nor am I receiving compensation for providing this review. Issmi is bar none simply the best quality of Japanese/Korean food I have ever had the privilege of enjoying. There is not a dish on the menu that I have not tried that I have not loved. The high quality of the food begins with how fresh the ingredients are. Fish always tells the tail! :) The fish at Issmi always tastes as it should and is served cold. The food is prepared with care and precision and the presentation is not just visually appealing but, rather, is often stunning. My personal favourite is the Issmi Special Sushi - it is always a work of culinary art that delights. To add to the great fare is the incredible selection of cold sake. Frances and her team have taken great care to source some of the highest quality sakes in the world - sakes that you will not find elsewhere in Ontario to be sure. This review would be remiss if I didnt tell you how wonderful, welcoming, and caring Frances and the team at Issmi are. It is always the small personal touches and attention to detail that take a great dining experience and move it to exceptional. The team at Issmi is responsive to all of your dining needs at Issmi in that they are caring and attentive. And to have Frances herself, so often check in with her guests is such a beautiful added bonus. Thank you for all you continue to do at Issmi Frances! I will be back again and again. A true gem in Toronto and beyond.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Great sushi. Always on time. High-quality and taste. Very reasonable pricing. Friendly staff. One of our go-to restaurants for the family.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Best Japanese restaurant, I find myself comparing all other Japanese restaurants to Issmi...they never live up.

December 21, 2021

Ordered via DoorDash and was charged $2.50 extra for chopsticks, soy sauce and spicy mayo? Good way to loose a customer. Food was edible but will not order again.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

The food was amazing and perfect service!! Servers were so nice and kind. I really enjoyed my dinner here and will come back again for sure :) Here is my best sushi restaurant ever!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

The food and the portions was perfect ! Excellent quality. We really enjoy our dinner, the service was perfect ! I recommande !!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

During my pregnancy, I craved for sushi a lot and felt very safe to eat Issmi s sushi and rolls. This place never disappoints me.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Always fresh and excellent. So glad to be dining indoors here again! They had blue fin tuna as special today and it was delicious. Would recommend this place to anyone!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Was cruising the area and stumbled this little shop called Issmi and boy did it surpass my expectations. Although theyre well known for their sushi, I was in the mood for the kalbi ribs (marinated korean short ribs) and the meat was cooked to perfection. The sauce was the right amount of sweet and the ribs were tender and juicy. Dont judge a book by its cover as the inside of the restaurant is another thing to speak for as well. It looks like it was recently renovated as the floors and walls look so modern as opposed to the other old worn down sushi places Ive been to. Despite being busy with delivery drivers and other take out orders, my food still came in a timely manner. I chatted with the owner Francis for a little bit while waiting for my food and she was very friendly and welcoming. She has run the place for over 15 years and I can see why, the food is fantastic and the customer service is top notch. Kudos to the hard working staff at Issmi for making everyones experience a pleasant one, we appreciate your hard work. I highly recommend this restaurant to all, especially if youre a sushi fan.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

One of the best sushi restaurants in town. It reminds me of my Japanese experience in Osaka

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Sushi is decent, fish doesn t taste the freshest.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Love

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Alright.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Amazing service. Everything we tried was fresh and delicious.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

My group tried a lunch here. It is a good value-proposition, and the sashimi for 2 was ok. I would take my guest to somewhere else, but with friends I would go here to eat and chat without emptying my wallet.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Love this place...tried every appetizer and loved them all...cant wait to go back and try the rest of the menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Excellent Japanese restaurant with tasty food and fair prices.

Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Some of the most bland tasteless Dynamite roll Ive ever had. Sashimi pieces were thinner than an anorexic. 30 pieces of this garbage and 8 small pieces of this sad roll of misery cost over $80 through Uber with $0 delivery fees. Will never ever try this place again and Id advise any sushi lovers ro avoid this place at all coats. Worst waste of money.

★★
December 21, 2021

Ordered from here using Uber Eats. They changed the delivery time without notifying us. When the food finally arrived it was bland and tasteless. The crab rolls had more mayo than crab. Not a great experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Excellent food and excellent service. Sushi boat for 2 was very fresh

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Great experience, food was super fresh and delicious. Reasonably priced for a la cart sushi for 2. Recommend it to anyone looking for a quiet place with awesome sushi

December 21, 2020

Issmi used to be good. Actually, better than good. Now its bad. Worse than bad. Really, really bad. Consistently bad. I agree with a previous poster, `jill burkes`, nothing is fresh. Fish, avocado, edamame - all terrible. Now Issmi takes up the mantle of the Steak-Pit-Lobster-Trap-Zombie restaurants continuing to overcharge for terrible food because they wont die. Do not eat here.

★★★★
December 21, 2020

My go to sushi place in the neighborhood!! Fresh, good quality fishies and their service is wicked!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Ive ate here dozens of times and the food has never disappointed. Wide variety of food all for a good price and excellent quality. My go-to Japanese restaurant.

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Ordered again a large sushi platter and chicken teriyaki for my son. I am obsessed with their salmon and tuna. And my son loved chickwn. Amazingly fresh. You can definately see me there again.

★★★★
December 21, 2020

Good portion and price points. Fish is very good quality

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Really enjoyed the Sushi and Miso soup. The decor and ambiance was smart, spotless but not stuffy! Looked like a lot of effort had gone into addressing COVID risks, screens between tables etc.

★★
December 21, 2020

Ordered via Uber eats tonight, the sashimi was razor thin and not fresh. The dynamite roll was also No where near fresh to other 4*+ places that we have ordered from in the past.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Always a great experience, and food is excellent.

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Consistently good quality food, the staff are friendly and kind. Theyre always willing to go the extra mile.

Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Guys, I waited 2 hours for you on Uber eats when I filtered fastest delivery (originally said 10-30min), absolutely ridiculous. I dont even care what the sushi tastes like, thats the last time I order from you.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

The owner and staff are always helpful and they have a great selection of Sake

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

We just had a great first experience at Issmi Sushi. Small family owned restaurant with muted interior and decent service. What set Issmi apart is definitely what happens in the kitchen. We had two dishes: Chirashi (Sashimi on bed of rice) and Chefs special (assortment of Nigiri Sushi) In both dishes the fish was tasty and perfect temperature. The sushi rice used was cooked perfectly, with good balance of acidity and sweetness to accentuate the fish. The Nigiri in particular was combination of flavors that may very well be the best in Toronto, rivaling sushi weve had on the west coast and NYC. Perfectly cut and trimmed fish, sometimes toasted slightly with a torch with great flavor enhancements such as toasted seaweed, spicy sauces, or chopped onions etc. Must try! All dishes were prepared to impress visually with excellent presentation. Costs were slightly higher than normal strip-mall-sushi but after eating there, well worth the premium!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Brilliant.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Nice food, service and atmosphere

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Average spot

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Stopped by for dinner with the family. The sushi was okay. Ordered a sushi and sashimi set (chefs choice) and some of the pieces were decent and some didnt seem as fresh. The rolls are creative and well done, and the presentation is a cut above the average Japanese restaurant. It must be a local favourite because there were a ton of delivery bags sitting on the counter, waiting for customers or Uber to pick up. Overall okay but not good enough for us to go out of our way to eat there again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

In an area with lots of good sushi, this is the best place we been to in the area.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

One of the best sushi places near Avenue/Lawrence. The hako pressed beef is great!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Amazing food, good prices. Cozy place. Staff is very attentive.

December 21, 2019

I love this place for sushi, but I m pretty disappointed in the service. I ve been ordering from this place for a very long time, and many months on a weekly basis. I just called in my order and it came to $39.20. They told me they would not deliver my food and less I spent over $40. So for $.80, they turned away a loyal customer. Sad.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Tasty sushi, fast and friendly service, fair prices. I will come back.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

The food is great, they pay attention to the little things! Their tempura is best in the city, perfectly fried and sauce is a great match. Sushi cut is perfect, I would say that I d prefer to have a little bit less rice but didn t affect the taste much at all, just a personal preference. The servers are polite and attentive. Definitely coming back!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Nice venue, good preparations, quality seems there. That was a first try, might likely come again.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Incredible sushi and service. Nothing to complain about....

★★★★★
December 21, 2019

great good with great service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Im not Canadian. Im a New Yorker. But I had the luck of working with them as a delivery man for four days. So from my experience, I know the inner workings of the restaurant. First of all, they are truly clean. Not just the dining hall, but inside the kitchen including all the dishes, silverware, etc. Second, they are good people. Most of them are young and skillful. There is a great spirit of teamwork along with well organized division of labor. To me, their cooked food is amazingly delicious. I would definitely recommend Issmi to my friends.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

They have great sushi and sashimi although its quite expensive. I love their sea urchin with tobiko sushi. The only thing I didnt like about this place is the smell of the restaurant itself. Other than that they have great service and food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Very friendly & attentive service. Food quality & taste is outstanding. Food value was great for sushi & sashimi. Would definitely re-visit again.

★★★★★
December 21, 2019

Great food , great customer services

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Amongst the beat maki rolls and sushi Ive had. Good service with knowledgeable servers. will go again 100%

★★★★★
December 21, 2019

Very tasty food and fast fresh sashimi

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Always busy. The people working here are great. Good for dine in.

Local Guide
December 21, 2019

1st time ordering they messed up my order by not clearly listening to what I ordered, had to wait an extra 10 minutes to fix this. 2nd time I ordered, I had to call 8 times to get a hold of someone after then being told by HANNAH that she couldn t talk and that she would call me back. After calling me back and placing my order and waiting 55 minutes, my order was not even placed by HANNAH and they did not have anything to offer me, no coupon, no apology, was not understanding whatsoever either. Both BOB and HANNAH were behind the desk and neither spoke English well enough to understand what had happened. Will NEVER be ordering here again as the customer service is the worst I have experienced, no sympathy nor do they care about losing my business.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

This restaurant uses fresh ingredients and the soft texture makes my meal time happy.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Really tasty, their miso soup is authentic, overall just a little pricy

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Good service. Good food. Reasonably priced. But only street parking.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

First time experience was amazing

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Good service, friendly staff and delicious food. They are worthy to be granted 5 stars.

Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Not good sushi...actually, among the worst sushi I ve ever had. The fish did not seem fresh and didnt taste quality at all - the flavor and texture of the sushi was all off. People who work there are nice and that s what I gave it one star. Kibo down the street is 100 times better.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Got the matsu sushi combo with brown rice, it tasted fresh, it was delicious, it kept me comfortably full all night. Thank you Issmi.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Time has passed and this is still my favorite place to get sushi and sashimi in the whole of Toronto <3 The new renovations are fantastic! Congratulations on the re-opening! We love Issmi!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Nice clean and comfortable atmosphere. Friendly server. The food was amazing! Some of the best sushi I ve ever had. Oh, and mango ice cream was delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Really good sushi. Clean and cute restaurant. Will be returning for sure!

★★★★★
December 21, 2018

The favorite sushi place in TO but unfortunately it is closed down as on yesterday March 26, 2017. The notice outside reads we are closed until further notice. EDIT: As of Jan18 ISSMI has re-opened and they are back with the same awesomeness in flavour - the consistency is amazing! Highly recommended!

★★★★★
December 21, 2018

Amazing food! If I cant have Issmi, I wont have Japanese cuisine anywhere else. The food is always fresh and you can tell the ingredients are of high quality.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Awesome little place! Decor is very modern and overall the restaurant feels very inviting and not pretentious in anyway, which greatly reflects their food. One of the better Japanese food I ve had in and around TO and I wish they were closer to home! Can t wait to try the other items on the menu.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

The food quality is pretty good. A little bit on the expensive side if you compare with other restaurants that have similar food. Dont think theres parking either. Have to park on the street.

★★★
December 21, 2018

Now open again after a years absence and showing a stylish new space, this restaurant has the same high quality food that made it a local favourite for many years. Especially great sashimi and sushi at reasonable prices.

★★★★
December 21, 2018

Well prepared fresh Japanese food along with some Korean specialties.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

What a pleasant surprise to find this eatery in the neighbourhood. Id seen it often hadnt ventured in, until now. Although they were overwhelmed with 10 takeout orders, as we were eventually told after we waited and waited, then waited some more ...even just a dragon roll to appease our hunger, please! BUT when our order did come, each dish was more of a presentation, one even set ablaze - and named as such. Each a fresh, delicate work of art. I was looking forward to the soy paper roll, it arrived beautiful (& pink!) but turned out to be the only dish of several we felt we could have done without. Peculiar texture. We were quite pleased with the flavours otherwise, each tasty combinations, and the umami that hit made it easy to forget how long it took to arrive. Well, almost. The sake helped a little A couple that had arrived before us left with happy smiles, but did not fail to mention the looong wait either. So if youre in our turf and possibly not in a hurry, or are ordering takeout ~ this ones a winner in my books!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Fresh fish and delicious service. Will be back to try more fishes.

★★★★★
December 21, 2018

I was very impressed by the food here. Went in with my family to have some sushi and celebrate and they were really good. Not only was the presentation amazing but their quality and freshness was great too. Just wish they had bigger boats made fire more than 2 when you dine-in.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Great sushi boat option and diablo roll is lovely blend of heat in sushi!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Loved the Beef Teriyaki C5 Lunch special. Not only did it come properly sauced, but also with a variety of vegetables sautéed together. All lunches come with miso and rice and I really enjoyed how fresh and clean it was. Presentation was nice too.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Renovated and renewed. The new Issmi is much better in terms of both quality and presentation of food. The best sushi on Avenue road. A little more expensive than other places but better quality for sure.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Quality of the sushi is definitely a step above other sushi restaurants, but I still found my order to be underwhelming for the amount I paid. All the nigiri, sashimi and even the California roll felt VERY undersized relative to comparable restaurants.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

I have been here twice and it was perfection both times. Ill definitely be going back. The one issue that I have is that its pricey. The food quality is great. Their tuna and their salmon is fresh. Their octopus actually tastes good, not like rubber. I havent eaten in yet, but the decor is pretty cool. They have a good beer selection, not just Asahi or Sapporo (although they have those as well).

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

small family place not a luxury one

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Many notches above thoae AYCE places

★★★★★
December 21, 2018

Best sushi in Toronto.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Good food, fair price, very friendly service from a family favorite neighborhood restaurant. Always a pleasure.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Nice place to try.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Good good, Great staff.

Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Stay away, unless you enjoy poor service. A good restaurant can make a mistake and learn from it - and then there are restaurants like Issmi. I was seated quickly enough, but then 20 minutes went by without anyone acknowledging me. Nobody took an order. Nobody offered a glass of water. Nobody even said were busy and will be with you shortly. They werent too busy, however, to run to tables with a fresh fork or to re-fill water glasses or to put together take-out orders. After waiting 20 minutes and unable to get any attention or service, I went to the counter and told staff that my table was now freed up since I was leaving, explaining that waiting 20 minutes without being acknowledged was unacceptably poor service. I advised that I would be posting my experience to Google. A restaurant that actually cared about its customers would apologize and learn from the experience and offer to address the problem right away. Their response? Silence. Nothing. Why? Likely because they feel that they can fill my table with other customers, so one unhappy experience doesnt matter. Well, it does matter, and I wont be returning, and I hope my review will convince other people to stay away. Perhaps a few empty tables will help Issmi learn about good customer service. Diners can only vote with their dollars and in my experience, poor service should not be rewarded. My vote? Issmi is not worth the trip or the poor service experience.

★★★★★
December 21, 2018

Great service, even better food! Delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

The staff is very friendly and the food is good.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Nice Place, Good Sushi for a quick bite.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Good food and great service Fresh sashimi and sushi Hot saki