ATO Japanese Restaurant in Richmond Hill

Horrible system. Went to Bluefin show buffet for $440 for 2 people at 12/20 it was so god dam crowded , AND NO SEAT? , people running to the appetizers like a piglets WAY TOO MUCH OVER BOOKED and people bumping each other , my soy sauce was spashing because of people who just tried walk through the narrow hallway, GOT FOOD POISONING threw up 3 times having diarrhea also. Want to sue the restaurant 220 for each person? seriously ? for not even able to sit and have to watch people giving bad eyes to each other just because they wanted to walk in a narrow hallway? buffet ,but in a super small restaurant with 60 people inside there ? please say this is joking really destroyed our christmas mood . UNLIMITED drinks alcohol? makes me laugh .. yeah if you wanna line up for 30min and wait until people finished their sips and order other drinks with no manners like one by one buffet ? then go ahead OH BUT REMEMBER You get small amout less than half in your plastic glass seem like they are proud with Japanese chefs and quality but all I heard was Chinese . they gave me 10% off coupon for next time I see why and will never go again just go to 50box buffets

I was there for the Tuna experience. I felt that Ato oversold, which caused line-ups. The line-ups were moving quick however for that price point, I would prefer that there wasnt any. Also, the hallways are narrow, and there werent enough standing tables. I didnt get to join one of the uni dishes and the foie gras. They unfortunately ran out. I did get to enjoy a good amount otoro, sushi, sashimi and drinks. I was also expecting more from the cutting show, specifically seeing more than just the large sectional cuts. I was hoping to scoop the meat from the spine. That didnt happen. I dont think Ill take part in this experience again. I look forward to a normal dining experience at Ato.

They are all deceptive gimmicks. You need to have enough physical strength to queue up. Eating a meal is more tiring than playing a game of basketball. You can buy it for 250 dollars.

Awesome omakase sushi restaurant. Food is fantastic and the chefs all do a great job. Service is excellent especially from our server Queenie. Very attentive and polite. Prices are very reasonable for the type of food you get. Highly recommended.

Poor service, terrible food

I ve been to Ato multiple times and have loved my experience each time. It is in my opinion the best omakase spot in the area. The quality of the fish is always fresh and the service is really attentive and friendly. This is the perfect spot for a special occasion. Highly recommend their uni seasonal menu that they had in the summer.

An unforgettable evening with real Japanese sushi made by Japanese chef and associates. Hoping my next experience can be 5 stars because the Uni we received that night I dont feel was very fresh (hence why they had it for special price). Other than that, everything was extremely amazing from start to finish. Cant wait to go back and try a more expensive set Omakase menu with Wagyu beef!

$1100 for 3 ppl. good quality fish but fish was all precut and from the fridge. alot of dishes were very average or only slightly above average. wouldnt allow any testing of alcohol when ordering a bottle. Even if there was a opened bottle at the bar and the staff didnt have any feedback when asked to describe details and flavors.

Really fresh food that justify the price

The best omakase place in Toronto!!

The food was generally good, and the service and atmosphere were impressive. However, the delay in sushi serving was noticeable as one chef prepared and served for eight people.

The service is very good, the speed of serving is also very good, the ingredients are fresh and the quantity is appropriate. The only drawback is that the sushi rice is too soft and has no texture.

This was my 2nd visit to this place in six months. My 1st experience was good, with both the food and service offering good value. However, this time I was disappointed. The fish variety was quite ordinary, with nothing particularly special (i know I ordered $88 omakase)! Most of the fish selections were basic and, despite being fresh, tasted bland. The portions were also smaller compared to before. The tamagoyaki served at the end of the course was tasteless!!! While the service remained good, I might not return, as I ve tried other omakase options in the same price range that offer much better quality fish selections.

Solid Omakase option for uptown. Value is great for the generally pricy ingredients like uni and Japanese melons. Might need to top up with some extras if you re a big eater though. Sake pairing is spot on. Kid-friendliness: Staff is kid friendly. Wheelchair accessibility: Automatic doors. No stairs.

Service was attentive, chef was meticulous in his craft and quality of food was high. Pricing was a bit steep on the Harvest menu omakase dinner though.

Did the summer omakase. Overall a great experience. But I wish there were less pre prepared dishes. It kind of took away from the omakase experience.

Summer lunch omakase, the ritual of delicious food~ The value for money for lunch is good, the ingredients are fresh enough, and the sushi technique is also on point. The only shortcoming is that the rice part tastes soggy and the combination with the fish fillets is a little soft, but it still beats most ordinary sushi restaurants. Under the dancing of Chef Etons fingertips, combined with different ingredients such as shiso, yuzu peel, black truffle, gold leaf, seaweed, etc., the warm, sweet, fragrant and fresh taste is achieved in the consistent sushi and tuna. Sea urchin hand rolls are passed around, saying goodbye to this summer with a hearty omakase~ I would like to praise their sea urchin. It is really fresh and sweet. It is the best quality I have tasted in the city so far.

One of the best Omakase in Richmond Hill, fish are fresh. The service is great, the best that I ever experienced in Toronto

Very average cuisine and food

One of the best places I ve been too

A wonderful omakase experience From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warmth and smiles We were seated immediately for our 7pm reservation and had green tea and water brought to us as soon as we sat down We chose the $128 set-course option ( Yuki ), which included 3 samples of sake Every piece of sushi was fresh and delicious. The sushi chef ensured that each guest knew what each piece of sushi was, making his way down the bar to explain each piece of fish If you re looking for a well-priced omasake experience in the GTA that isn t going break your bank account, ATO is the place ! Parking: Free parking lot in plaza. Lots of parking spots.

The Omakase dinner is a great deal. There are a lot of varieties, exceptional service. It is one of the best Omakase restaurants for its price over value. Will definitely come back again.

Server is Chinese, suggested that my tips was too little. Not impressed.

I went there with my girlfriend in celebration of my birthday last night for our reservation at 8PM for the UME menu. We were welcomed into a very nice entrance with an open windowed fridge of where all the fresh ingredients are. We were quickly greeted by a nice gentlemen and he guided us to our seat. This is my first time experience of what Omakase is and I have to tell you, this was a very memorable experience from the service to the presentation of the food. It was just spectacular! We also had to try the foie gras sushi and I have to tell you it did not disappoint at all! The chef was professional, quick and the way he prepared the nigiri was just truly an art form. If anyone wants to experience omakase for the first time, do so at Ato without hesitation!

Food was okay and reasonably priced. I really enjoyed the dinner omakase set. Fish was fresh and the place was clean. However I received terrible service from one of the lady at the front desk. She spoke to me rudely. Never coming back here ever again. AVOID this place at all cost! Would give 0 star if I could.

Food were fresh and very good. I lost my original post. Google should have saved what I typed. Either way, food was better the first visit. Second visit flavor was not as good (chef used shiso leaves in toro hand roll, which overpowered the toro). The service was better during second visit. First visit, the server kept asking us to sit closer but there were lots of room on the sushi bar and we were already sitting at the edge.

Been to Ato for a couple times, and this time we have tried their special menu featuring snow crab. The entire meal was very pleasant and filling. Will come back again for sure!

We went there for lunch. They have $48 and $65 lunch Omakase special. We picked $65 one. The food is fresh and tasty, and the environment is so clean and nice. The only complaint is when we sit down, the waitress came to tell us one hour dining time . If there is line up, it s understandable. However, only few guests are there. Overall, it s a pleasant experience.

Fresh.

Go there many times. Good food as usual. Food

went for snow crab dinner omakase, the price is decent and the chef was giving big portions of crab or fish. sashimi was super fresh and good quality. wagyu was also fresh and delicious. highly recommended!

Food is pretty good but we were kind of rushed the whole time such that they ensured we would leave the restaurant before it closed at 3pm.

Service was great and the food was delicious!

Overall the place is not bad for the price but I would recommend going to a different place if you want to experience omakase. The pieces that they served were ok but I didn t like how there was only one chef for the entire room of 10 people. I ve been to other places before and it s usually a 1:4 ratio of chef to customer for omakase and I felt it allowed for a better interaction and the food was served immediately. I was also closer to the chef and was able to see the preparation process which is part of the experience. At Ato, I was sitting at the end of the table so I didn t see much and was served last for every piece. The service that they provided was still great but I would have liked to see another chef working in the room.

A great option for Omakase in Markham, 24 hour reservation is not required so you can just check if they have spot available just before heading to the restaurant. The sushi pretty impressed me, well balanced taste of the light sweet from the rice and the umami from the fish slices.

Really good experience. I went with my coworker/ friend and we enjoyed the sushi and the service. Currently the promotion is $88 for the Umi meal which is a bang for your buck as we both ended up stuffed by the end. The sushi and sashimi were fresh and tasty and they made sure to ask if we had any allergies which I indicated I did have some. I really enjoyed the experience and definitely will be back.

The ingredients were very fishy. The chef kept rushing forward as if he was chasing us away. Not to mention the body hair issue, the chefs nails were full of black dirt, which was very unprofessional.

Hosted a party of 10 here in their private room. Minimum spend per person was $135. We had their winter special Omakase and added a whole fresh fish for extra sashimi plus some Dasai sake. Everything was so fresh and tasty, the uni was one of the best Ive had. Presentation and service were also excellent.

Excellent omakase experience ans veey reasonable price. Service is exeptional.

Par excellence! The freshest, tastiest, most well presented Japanese seafood based dinner, bar- none! To start, the tempura was crispy outside, not oily, and the seafood tastey and the vegetables firm nor soggy. Wagu beef morsel literally melted on my tongue. The taste of the stuffed squid ring surprised me with a delicate taste that I had never experienced before. If it were light, it would be like seeing a new color never seen before. After this, my pallette was reset with a creamy tofu dish that had a hint of Wasabi. If the sashimi was any fresher, the fish would be swimming its way to the table. Such perfect flavourful and texture. What I thought was desert after so many succulent plates turned out to a cold, diced medley of flavored sashimi in champagne glass, topped with caviar and gold flakes. This exclusive Japanese restaurant is a must go to, at least once. It is expensive. For the private room, five-star personal servers, and of course the extraordinary food, it is well worth the experience.

I got the sea urchin omakase course - each dish was served with different types of uni and it was definitely a mouth-melting experience! The music was very nice and waiters were super friendly as well. Definitely recommend!

The sushi was tasty and beautiful. The staff is super friendly and always there to engage if you need anything. The 4 star for the atmosphere is because I felt like the section waitress was always there breathing over us waiting for something to happen or to be requested. Food

It s so annoying how you can t cancel the reservation

Exceptional omakase experience! The best place to have Omakase dinner in uptown. The chefs selection was a delightful journey of flavors. Impeccable presentation and fresh, high-quality ingredients. A must-try for sushi enthusiasts.

I ve been to a few omakeses around the same price range but ATO is my favourite. Today is my fourth time and they never disappoint. I like coming back once in awhile so their rotation of fish changes. The fish is always so fresh and high quality. Highly recommend to everyone

The experience, the environment and the atmosphere is VERY good. Great seats, decor, and lighting. Definitely recommend the foie gras sushi. Was the highlight for us!

Ato Japanese Restaurant is a hidden gem in Richmond Hill, offering authentic and refined sushi and sashimi omakase at an affordable price ($88 at the time of writing). The quality of the fish is superb, and the presentation is elegant and artistic. The chefs are meticulous preparing each piece of fish with precision and care. The service is attentive and courteous, ensuring a pleasant dining experience all around.

Basic fish. I got 2 pieces of lean tuna, which is what every sushi restaurant serves you. This place is nothing special They dont pay attention to small details IE: no candle on your dessert for birthday lunches and our tea cups were empty often. Dessert was too sweet (red bean mochi) I wouldnt recommend this place.

My wife and I had the pleasure of celebrating Valentine s Day at Ato. We got Eddie as the chef and he was wonderful. Friendly, talkative and really helped liven the mood. Not to mention the sashimi was to die for. One of the better places I ve been in Canada. Highly recommend! Make sure you ask for Eddie!

It was our first time here and we been wanting to try the $88 special omakase menu to celebrate Valentine s Day and ATO did not disappoint! The service was attentive and impeccable with the constant refilling of tea, clearing dishes, pouring soy sauce, etc. The chef was friendly and highly skillful and attentive to details and presentation of each sushi, handroll, etc that he handcrafted to perfection. The fish was fresh and delicious with each one hailing from Japan including Hokkaido and other cities in Japan. This is a must-try hidden gem in Richmond Hill. This is only second omakase we ve experienced and will be back soon! Thank you for amazing dining experience!

We had the $48 lunch omakase special and it was delish! The ambiance is very cozy and welcoming. The chef was very accommodating for our needs and you get a decent amount of food. Very fresh and affordable for what you get. Personal favourite was the hand roll!

Our experience at ATO was almost perfect. Our reservation was at 12:30 on a Saturday and we arrived at around 12:33 because parking was surprisingly hard to find. We ordered two sets of the sashimi&sushi set and one unagi don. Our chef was great and explained all the dishes that were served. The food tasted great. The server also was quick to clear used plates and fill our tea cups. However, while we were still trying to finish the unagi don that we ordered half way through our lunch, our server approached us and asked if desserts can be served because the next group of guests would be seated at 1:30. We accommodated the request but this did negatively impacted our overall experience. We were not told there would be an 1-hr seating time limit when we made the reservation or when we were seated. The bill was also brought to us before we finish the dessert. We felt very rushed at the end and we couldve probably budget our time and choose not to order the unagi don if we knew the 1hr seating limit ahead.

The food here is always fresh and delicious. We had the sushi and sashimi set for lunch. The fish is fresh. Each chef does their routine a bit differently, so each time we go, it is a slightly different experience. The servers are attentive.

A nice little gem for omakase! I went there for lunch so cannot comment on the dinner experience. The food was fresh, tasty, and reasonably priced. The chef was very nice and knowledgeable. The only reason for a 4 star in service is the server was less knowledgeable on some of the items on the menu. She told us that this black lager in the picture is Japanese but in fact it was brewed by Godspeed in East York.

I d say this is one of my go to omakase places. Consistently good service and food at a reasonable price.

I love this lunch omakase. The restaurant is very aesthetic and the service is wonderful. The sashimi and sushi taste so fresh, light, and yummy I highly recommend it.

We came here for bday celebration. Food was well presented and fresh. Services was great! For 2 adults and 1 kid, we spent over $500+ and still not full. We might try lunch next time.

I love the atmosphere at ATO restaurant. Very Attentive & professional staff which made my experience enjoyable. Sashimi is fresh & high quality. The chef made the sushi in front us and took his time to perfect everything he served which was really satisfying. We appreciated the services. We ll definitely come back and recommend our friends & relatives to visit this restaurant.

Such a great experience. Great service. Clean and quiet atmosphere. Very enjoyable lunch we had. I ll definitely visit again. Seems like i ll be addicted..seriously

5-star well deserved. From the venue, to the chef, to the food and let us not forget the service. Absolutely richmondhills finest. If u havent tried, its a must. Lots of fish, that others dont have. Chef explained well.

Amazing

Excellence

It is a disgrace they called this place omakase... sad to say that those raving this place doesnt know what omakase nor good sushi are... cheap fake omakase Its just regular sushi and quality that they present one by one in a rush. The person that served us, he is Japanese but 100% not a sushi chef... We ordered sashimi and there was a big piece of scale on it at the front. When we told the chef that, he couldnt see it at first then he used his finger to poke the sashimi a few times asking what was the issue and insisted us to eat it... shocking... then the service manager came talked to him and she apologized and admitted it was not acceptable. My friend was pretty much grossed out already and we wanted to get up and leave then, but the manager asked us to give them a try. It got remade but much smaller portion. Also proper sushi chef would not just leave their towel like a mess, it should be folded properly but this chef, as you can see in the picture, a mess and the towel didnt look very clean. We finished the meal at the end and they gave us 15% off but we would never go back, only thing that was good was the negitoro handroll at the end, nothing else was good. Again just regular sushi with garnishes that didnt match, no special kinds of fish, served by a random Japanese that is not a chef at all.

A wonderful place for Omakase! Chef and waitress are all very professional and passionate. One of the best Japanese restaurants in GTA.

What a spectacular experience!

Service was great but my tuna had a large connective tissue and a piece of scale. Was quite disappointed with the quality

Took my wife to ATO on her birthday - boy did I make the right choice. We all know omakase are expensive and have a certain level of expectation of them... ATO certainly did not disappoint! Great selection of fishes along with gorgeous presentation, the food left us wanting for more at the end of our meal. We ordered AJISAI and TSUKI dinners to share, and saké on the side. The chef made my wife a special sushi handroll for her birthday as well! The restaurant was spotless and the staff were informative and nice. Truly had a great time here.

Decent omakase

Very nice of foods, services, chef is very professional and willing to answer our answer!

Simply amazing food and great service and set up

This time I tried the king crab set meal It tastes very good The service was very good, my cup of tea was never empty I don t know much about Japanese food, so I might not be able to comment on it (I ll go and learn more about it). The most impressive thing is the scallop sashimi The scallop meat is plump and fresh, served with yuzu soy sauce (?) One bite is super satisfying I will try it again in the future

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Amazing service and great value! We went for the lunch special omakase set at the sushi bar. The restaurant was very accommodating as we brought my 6mo baby; we arrived early and they let us wait in the vip party room and served us tea. They also let us sit at the sushi bar with my baby (we brought our own booster seat but they also had one available). The meal was also very well paced, all the dishes came quickly and our server was super attentive. Food was delicious and fish was very fresh. They also provided an alternate dessert for my dairy allergy.

Today, my revisit on the Father s Day, so lucky we met Chef Sing-San, he shared his knowledge about Japanese cuisine, and brought us to enjoy the omakase to next level. Highly recommend for Japanese cuisine foodies. Good job Team ATO! Keep up your great work Value for money great atmosphere! My family & I enjoyed the whole time . Thank you.

Nice sushi restaurant to try but I wouldn t frequent it regularly. Very quiet so you can have a nice conversation with the person you re with. The chefs are very polite although it s very difficult to hear what they are saying sometimes. The food is prepared in front of you and is pretty good. Nothing amazing. The atmosphere to great but the large TV screens displaying random luxury beach locations to the side seem a little tacky.

We tried the tsuki option at $180 / person for the Omakase experience. The food and service was excellent. We definitely recommend this place if youre up in York Region for an Omakase experience.

AMAZING FOOD! The chef was cool person and I felt like I was in japan.

Very authentic. The food and service was amazing, lots of attention to small details. Everything was on point, felt like we were in Japan again. The price is on the high side for Richmond Hill and Markham but well worth it.

No complaints about food, service and atmosphere. Chef is amazing and he was making foods in front of us. He was knowledgeable and explained the ingredients. The quality of foods is good. A lot of ingredients are from Japan. The tea is free and with real matcha. All you can eat ginger. The entire meal took us 3 hours from start to finish. Just $ warning: this place is $$$$$$$$$ expensive. Our meal ended up as $350 including tax and tips per PERSON. The cheapest solo meal is $180 per person. You cannot split a combo meal. If you go as a group, you must order same meal (dinner for x) so the waitress can serve you at the same time. If you insisted to order the cheaper solo meal, the waitress wont place the order and ask manager to go over the rules with you. The larger the group (dinner for 4 cost more than dinner for 2), the $ per head is higher (you can see from the menu).

Came here for lunch, the sashimi and sushi set is only $58pp The fish tasted great, it was soft and fresh. The pieces were served at a good pace and service from all the staff was great. We promptly seated when we arrived, and our waitress was very on top of things, constantly refilling our tea as needed. The ambiance of the place was very cute and modern. It looks like they have several rooms and they re all omakase style counter seating, which is cool because everyone gets a chance to see the chef prepare the pieces while enjoying their meal. The decor, tea cup and plate is also very pretty. They should get rid of the tv screens in the room though, it doesn t go with the aesthetic of the place and looks very out of place. Overall a great place for omakase, I would definitely check it out again!

Took my son there for a great experience of Japanese culture restaurant. He absolutely loved it! Will definitely come back again.

No complaints best japanese restaurant i ever ate at. great service, food is amazing, atmoshere is amazing very fancy ver highly recommend to come try

We came for their lunch omasake. The quality and experience was a 10/10

Great experience and private atmosphere

Fantastic value for lunch.

Parking: Food

Nice, clean, bright and minimalist decor. Both chef and severs are professional and friendly. My green tea is always refilled and kept warm. Fresh ingredients, excellent value for lunch. Nice sake selection and they also have great non alcoholic options too such as sparkling tea.

Had lunch there and value is great! Good quality ingredients and cooked to perfection. The cod and scallop option is great for those who prefer hot/ cooked food instead of raw. Portion is huge!

Really good quality lunch omakase for a reasonable price

I really enjoyed the meal time here. High food quality: very fresh food and good taste. The interaction with chef directly enhanced the experience! Service was also amazing, with a quiet environment it made me very relaxed and could focus on the perfect food tasting.

Paying for dinner for 2 , Some of the sashimi is stink, and only give me 5 percent discount for that other is good.

It was my first time ordering from ATO and the service was truly unacceptable. Ordered a day ahead since I knew New Year s Eve would be busy, but I still had to wait for an hour at the restaurant upon pick up and still didn t receive my food. Ended up canceling the order on the spot since the whole family was waiting at home. Not a great way to end 2021. Can t judge the food since I never had a chance to taste it. Very disappointed. Word of advice, don t take on too many orders when your restaurant can t handle it!

$ This is definitely one of the prettier omakase takeout boxes you can get in the GTA. The nigiri selection consists of the typical standard cuts of fish. The fish was of good quality, but none of the sushi flavourings particularly stood out. I didnt get that melt in your mouth or head in the clouds kinda feeling, but the takeout still hit the sushi craving My real complaint was that some sushi rice fell apart (which shouldnt happen if the rice was well pressed). However, Ill consider this the quality loss associated with takeout sushi. Overall, I think $60 is a decent value for what youre getting.

It used to be one of our favourite sushi places uptown. However, they have recently really decreased in their quality and value. There is less and less fish and eel everytime we order ! The eel today was missing 1/3 of the original portion! And check out the packaging for those who Cares.

Dinner for two, with taxes and tip we paid just over $600. Kitchen food was ok but the chef preparing the sushi in front of you was amazing. Fresh sushi and tasted great. Was rushed out once we received our dessert which did ruin the experience for us. Would recommend trying it once for the experience but won t be returning.

The omakase at this restaurant is really good. The ingredients are very fresh. It s a great place for those who want to eat.

This place is an absolute gem of a sushi restaurant -- I do not know how I didnt stumble across it sooner! Ato uniquely offers varieties beyond the usual fare of salmon, tako, and the like for great value. The ability to tailor your order to your exact wants/needs is unmatched by any other sushi restaurant in the GTA that I have visited thus far. Chef Nguyen was so exceptionally kind and accommodating when making my takeout order dream come true -- I cannot thank him enough <3. Not only was my customized takeout order artfully cut and arranged, but it came with an exceedingly generous bounty of side dishes (edible flowers, monkfish liver, tamago, various pickled Japanese vegetables, etc.), that did not fail to deliver in quality and taste. But, the star of the show, unsurprisingly, was the sashimi. Ample, flavourful, and -- above all -- positively fresh. I cannot recommend this place enough -- a definite must-visit for sure!

The first taste of the restaurant wss the barabara the sashimi with rich. It was amazing. Then after a while i want to try their dinner as well. To be honest, food and the service r not deserve the price. The food is just fine but the price is high, and also for the service.

Got dinner for 2 sets. As other review said, definitely overpriced. Appetizers are same for everyone in photos for long time. Clear soup looks ok, but tasteless. The sashimi and sushi part is good. The steam egg I dont like the black truffle on it where it tastes too strong and ruin the egg. But this steam egg with seafood is nothing special afterwards (very easy to order from other restaurant). The worst part to me is their a5 wagyu beef. Not sure whats wrong (overcook or bad part served), it was chewy and dry at some part. This was the worst at wagyu beef I ever have so far. Not really recommended as theres better omakase restaurant to go.

While the food was delicious and nicely presented. ( we got the 4person dinner menu with whole fish). The price tag for a upnorth restaurant in the middle of a commetcial plaza is just close to crazy. With some sake tips and tax we spent $1600 for 4. It doesnt have the atmosphere for this price tag But if you appreciate the amazing fish, the quality is very good.

The ingredients are super fresh! The service is very good! The price is also unmatched! Haha, it s not that expensive! Whats annoying is that it makes you feel that its worth it

One of the best of Omakase in GTA Hospitality services, best chef from Japan Definitely will back again for any celebration

Excellent Service & Experience... Tasty Japanese to finish the meal

Yummy

If I could give 0 stars I would. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY AT THIS PLACE, WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER. The front page of there website has a special for $60. We submitted a deposit and we showed them their menu which is the first advertised page. The server said it was their takeout menu, yet no where on the page does it say takeout. They said they could not give us back the deposit and we had to order food from them or lose our deposit. We did not want to order as our experience was soured due to their false advertising. The rest of the menu is $200 per person. I kindly requested to speak with the manager who sent us to the receptionist instead. I requested to speak with a manager, the receptionist said it was the server. The receptionist said the deposit is from a third party company and they have never refunded the deposit so we had to order. They gave us the run around on a falsely advertise special on their page. After numerous requests that we did not want to order, they said they would call the company and request a refund. We received the refund 15 minutes later. Very shady and scammy behaviour from a place that said they could not return.... considering it was returned on a Saturday night at 9pm by a suposed 3rd party company. Atrocious customer service and poor management, do not waste your money or get scammed by this special.

We had the sashimi and sushi lunch at the sushi bar. The chef was very friendly and explained to us each piece in detail. The quality of fish was great and the rice was just right! Loved the service and the atmosphere. The chef even gave us a free app because it was a birthday lunch. Would highly recommend!

Very expensive! Food was good but not sure if the price is justified.

Great service and food. Comfortable seating.

I love this place. Its a gem! Food is amazingly fresh and the staff is super attentive. Theres a few seating areas 2 smaller sections with the chef making the sushi and serving you immediately and another area with booths. Got the Sakura lunch sushi set which includes 8 pieces of sushi and 1 hand roll. All for $38! Its their promo right now going until July. Take advantage of it! Fish is fresh. Was served the salmon, stripe jack, otoro, akami, scallop, madai, negitoro roll and a few other ones I dont remember. The Wagyu and ikura donburi was super worth as well. It just melts in your mouth! Great portions. I was very full.

First time trying omakase. Went for dinner and ordered the set menu for 2. Everything was delicious and the fish was super fresh. Even their cooked foods such as the wagyu, steamed egg, and soup also tasted really good. I especially loved the wagyu as it was super juicy and just melted in my mouth. Overall, a very good and unique experience with fresh fish and amazing food.

Cool experience, but not very filling

We ve had the Bara Chirashi take out twice this month, and both times we re very impressed. The ingredients were absolutely fresh, I have to mention their ikura is marinated right-on, perfect balance on the flavor and every piece would give me that pop when bitten into it. The only slight disappointment was the uni, but it doesn t take away from the otherwise great meal. Other details of the take out are note worthy as well, the bag, box, chopsticks are custom designed and luxurious. We even saved the soy sauce containers for other uses and most importantly, the fresh wasabi is what we would normally expect while having high end omakase in Toronto. I was shocked to get that in a take out. We would love to visit later for lunch as the renovation looks very fancy. Dinner would be nice too, but it will be over our budget. (Update, visited on May 5th for lunch) Lunch omakase is a steal ($38), sushi still good, very comfortable seating, great service but there was something off about this meal. Maybe it s the type of wood and stone selection for the sushi bar not coordinating with the dining ware, maybe because the rice was slightly too hard for my taste, maybe the dimness of the lighting, maybe over usage of yuzu zest while wasabi was absent (couldn t taste it), or just a combination of it all so it is not leaving a perfect score on our cards.

yummy and expensive

One of the best places for omakase!

Fantastic food and service experience all around.

Used to be great when they first opened... Price no longer matches quality or quantity....

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Went to go for their $38 8 piece omakase , had a reservation at 11:30 am. Was seated at 11:35, waited over an hour and still no food. Asked the waitress how long it would be for the food, she then replied that shed have to check how long we actually waited. Decided after 1.5 hours of waiting for 8 pieces of sushi to just leave and cut our losses.

Wow what an experience! Getting to watch each piece of sushi made right in front of you, so cool! All fish was fresh and well prepared! Loved the tea refills too as I am a tea addict! The scallop Donburi was also 10/10. Overall amazing experience and highly recommend to those who enjoy a more personal food experience!

Delish!

A fantastic experience and divine sashimi

Pricey, but food was incredible. Taki-san made delicious sushi and explained all of the dishes to us, he even gave us a look at all of his different knives! Definitely would come again next time we want to celebrate something!

Very intimate meal - each chefs bar hosts about 8 people, with it being quieter on weeknights. You get to chat with the chefs as they cut, build, and serve sushi in front of you. Had a great time chatting with our chef, Taki, about ingredients, his favourite fish, and his career. Service was unobtrusive and easy-going. The dishes were pretty surprising and this is probably one of my favourite omakase experiences. A bit on the pricier side, but Id definitely return.

Great food and service. Each sushi has its own sauce and tastes great. I will definitely go again.

Very fresh fish and excellent value for the price paid (Sakura Season Limited Edition lunch menu, Sashimi & Sushi Set) Excellent service all the way. Negative: some rice fell apart from some of the sushi

Great Omakase

The decoration and service are good, but yesterday we went to eat, and I got diarrhoea 15 minutes later. This, in my case, is a sign that the food is not fresh. $58/person, total $150 for two.None of us had enough.

Had the 58 lunch omakase really worth it, great sushi would definitely visit again.

Went there during lunch special promotion time. Although just a small quantity of food, they all taste great! The flavor is just different from the cheap sushi bar you get randomly. The service is good, and the chef introduced each dish. I recommend everyone to give it a try. I know it is pricy and not good to go there on a daily basis, but worth a try.

Tried the $38 omakase lunch special. In and out within 45 mins, not your typical omakase service, felt like they wanted to turn over quickly. Quality of fish is excellent, sushi was amazing.

total bill was $120 for 2 people things ordered: - sushi omakase ($38) - salmon and sushi platter ($58) reason for rating: - service was a little slow, it took about 15-20 minutes for me to get the bill - bar seating goes by extremely quickly, I couldnt get a reservation until 2PM which was a little late for lunch - omakase pricing is super attractive but dont expect the most premium cuts of fish here - your s/o will most likely leave hungry but its a great experience Id suggest for everyone to try it at least once but the omakase special only lasts until the end of July 2022

For the price you pay for Omakase, this is really great value. The sushis are really fresh. I especially love the salmon and truffle, scallop and Tuna. Everyone one has a unique flavour and was amazingly put together.

Me and my girlfriend went for the omakase lunch. It was a very pleasant Omakase experience. The restaurant itself is clean. The room that we sat in has very comfortable music. The decor is nice, I like the fish and blue color. Omakase means the dishes selected by the chef. Every sushi the chef put it on our dishes, he would tell us what it was, and where it was from. He did it one by one. The chef was great. He handles the food like a piece of art. I took a lot of pictures. I showed them to my friends and strongly recommend the restaurant to my friends A few of them already made reservation.

Not bad not bad, good environment!

Lunch promotion till end of July, omakase sahimi + sushi $60cad++,good service, good environment, good presentation, clean and tidy, food is ok.

Came here today to try out their $38 lunch omakase (special until end of July)! The price was super attractive and saw so many posts about it so decided to try it out. It was quite full today so I recommend you make a reservation, especially if you want to sit at the bar table. We were seated at the regular table. When you sit at the regular table, all the sushi is served together vs. One by one at the bar table. All the seatings are 1 hr so it is quite quick. One of us opted for the sashimi option, the rest of us got the regular omakase. For the sashimi option, it is additional $20 for 5 pieces of sashimi. I wouldve expected better/different sashimi for $20 - there was 1 scallop, 1 salmon, 1 toro, 1 fish skin, and 1 not sure. Salmon - very basic, fish skin piece - super chewy. The server didnt tell us what the sashimi was for this. The sushi came after, the server went over very quickly what the fish was. She suggested we eat the hand roll first as the seaweed would be soggy after... but it was soggy when we ate it first and you can see the seaweed was already soggy in the photo. I think its because everyone is served together in the seating so by the time we got ours, it was soggy. The sushi was good quality for the price, again there was salmon. I saw some people post they had uni, ikura, extra piece, no salmon etc. but not today, understandable since it was omakase, but it feels the value is not the same. We only have 1 scallop and rest was all fish, not much variety in type. Variety and value should be similar. We also requested extra wasabi, the server walked around a few times and apparently had forgotten until we asked again. Id say the omakase sushi is just the right about if you want to be just full, but Id have room for the sashimi as well. $38 is a fair price, but would be even better if it included the sashimi. With tax and tips it is around $50/person. Overall, probably a one time thing for me.

Known for their omakase and sushi party trays. Excellent food and service. Really enjoy their Otoro.

The Omakaze was great!

Had sushi and sashimi onakase lunch Environment: 3.5 Service: 3 Food quality: 4 (barely) Food quantity: 2, with this price you can surely have decent sushi lunch full stomach elsewhere Overall: 3

The ingredients were very fresh and the service was okay. The air conditioner was turned on too much and it was so cold that I didn t fully experience the food and just wanted to escape. If you want to treat guests decently, this is a very good choice.

OMG I havent has a sushi and sashimi experience like this since I lived in Japan. A5 wagyu and tuna cut fresh from the fish omg... Look at the refrigerator window with all the fish

Tried the lunch special omakase for $38 and it was a steal! Comes with 8 premium fish. Must book bar seating to get the best experience with the chef serving each piece. Each chef has a different style and take on the fish so you will have a different experience from the group next to you! Love that the fish is fresh too. If 8 pieces are too little for you, add the sashimi plate for $20 more!

My daughter and I were so impressed with the authenticity of ATO We were actually blown away So impressed with how the delicious food kept coming at us Not to mention the delicious cold Asahi quenched are thirst Such a delight for a restaurant that stands out on its own and so how much it reminded me of the Japanese Restaurant that I ate at in Tokyo back in 2005 5 Well be back for sure Parking: Lots of parking

For $58 it is a good deal. The omasake lunch took about 45 mins and the sushi was served one piece after the other. Great for those who need to go back to the office. The service was prompt and attentive. The decor was comfortable and bright. The pictures speak a thousand words.

Very clean restaurant. A bit pricey but worth to try. Very fresh sashimi and beautiful presentation

Really nice ambiance. Had high expectations considering the price but also wasn t expecting too much considering its omakase in the gta. Was pleasantly surprise by the whole experience. Had the dinner for 2 and perfect amount of food came out and would definitely recommend for a nice night out.

Being a foodie all over the world, OHISAMA is a total disappointment, it did not up to the price level and expectation. The shrimp in the steamed egg is overcooked and not fresh. The combination of ingredients is poor, they try to impress by putting truffles on many dishes. Sone ingredient over powered the freshness of other ingredients. The worst thing that happened which is not under their control, one customer walking by us and sneezeeveb without covering his mouth. To be fair, the service is good, sushi is okay, some of the plating is good.

The decor of ATO is beautiful - very zen with all the wooden finishes and true to the usual Japanese aesthetic. We ordered the $58 sushi and sashimi set. No doubt this was a good deal but it reflected in the quality of the sushi. The fish was not particularly fresh or extraordinary. The set came with a handroll and although I ate the handroll right away, the seaweed was extremely soggy already. The price for the set is very affordable but the sushi was not memorable.

Lunch is exceptional! Dinner is a bit pricy. I still prefer the lunch quality over dinner.

Nice environment. Friendly staff, good sake selection. Good food. Went for their lunch. Cheaper than dinner.

Looks like this restaurant is in business for two years , the decor looks decent and clean. The reservation was easy and we got the table when we arrived. We ordered the Omakase set dinner and we were seated at the sushi counter. The place is quiet when we were there which is good less people means more space and social distancing between seat. The sushi is decent, it s not cheap, you get what u paid for. The fish seems fresh and has nice fish taste in most part. I wouldn t say it s the best sushi I had but it s decent quality and the chef seems to care about making good food. They grated their own wasabi fresh from the wasabi root! Thumbs up! They marinated their own ginger, which tasted abit different from other restaurants- different in a good way! But I think they can use a better nori.. it s really crunchy (good!)but lacks abit nori aroma taste. The overall experience is pleasant and service are great. I felt like I am being taking care of :) Also, we go there for a birthday celebration and the sushi chef surprised us with a dish on the house, really didn t expected that! Thank you! We had a great dinner and a great night!

Can t beat this lunch omakase for 38! Great service and food

Wanna like this place. Friend highly recommended. Decided to try their takeout first before going for dine in. Ordered twice, both time they messed up the order. Food was decent, takeout experience itself not so much, and at such a expensive place, unacceptable.

Pretty good! The chef was really friendly and loved the green tea!

Cozy place for a simple Omakase

Really nice atmosphere and professional staff! Once you come in and see the fish room with the full tuna it really sets the tone. We had Chef Linh and he was classic and amazing! We experienced the lunch Omakase and will definitely try the dinner at some point. I give them 9/10!

Their lunch menu only has few items. Food quality is good but portion is definitely not great for guys, for a person who can only take 2/3 of a medium for lunch, I have to go McDonalds afterwards.

Above average but not top notch Parking: Lots of free parking

Hubby and I came here for anniversary and we had the dinner for two omakase course. What a wonderful experience! The food was exceptionally fresh, tasty and beautifully presented. The whole course is designed with a deliberate flow: with savoury appetizers and fresh sashimi to start, followed by an assemble of customized sushi pieces from the chef. I loved the intimate sushi bar setting and the services it allowed. Our amazing Chef Linh was not only warm and welcoming, but also a keen observer, making accurate assessment of our palates and preferences. Every single sushi piece was a delight to enjoy! Thank you so much Chef Linh for making us an exceptional meal to mark our special occasion! Someone who pours his heart into his work will surely succeed!

Great experience! Sushi was excellent.

Great welcoming restaurant. Greeted by staff on the way in. Chef Kenny or Kevin was great, explained where each of the fish came from for our omakase, adjusted wasabi level and socialable. The chef makes the difference. Enjoy.

I went here for my birthday and absolutely loved my experience!

This is the best place to enjoy sushi and sashimi I have ever visited in suburban Toronto. Parking: free surface parking lots in the plaza Wheelchair accessibility: Accessable but the space around sushi bar may not accommodate the wheelchair

What an experience. The whole experience was great - the atmosphere, food, and the service. I got the omakase + 5 sashimi combo + a small bottle of sake for a birthday lunch. Everything was delicious and impeccably prepared. Ill be back for more.

Got take out. Impressed by the quality, cant wait to dine in, place looked nice Would advise against getting the unagi foie gras black rice roll, too much rice to ingredients ratio. We got one torched Bara chirashi, and one regular chirashi with uni added for an additional $25. For the two pieces of uni we received, although nearly sublime, I felt like we could have lived without spending another $25(+tax). I preferred the regular chirashi, but my friend who likes aburi/torched sushi, and likes mayo more than I do, really enjoyed the torched bara chirashi. 4.5 because we didnt feel like we got the best bang for buck on the uni and foie gras roll

We walked in and it was the most awkward experience. They didnt sit us down instead they handed the special menu and when we asked for another menu her response was its more expensive. We walked out.

Oh they have new sushi bar here

Fish is fresh and service was great. The lunch tasting was good but I wouldnt say was too memorable. Also quite pricy compared to what I could get at my other regular sushi joints.

It served Omakase in their lunch menu for $45 n $58 with more sushi included a bowl of miso soup . It is a great experience but I am not too impressed by the fish quality. Chef looked professional. I enjoyed watching him to prepare sushi. He would tell us what was the fish name each when he served us. Customers services are great. The host and waitress are very friendly. The place is also very beautiful with some Janpanese decorations on the shelf. Nice n quiet environment. A good place to try.

Highly recommend!!! Great food and service!! The food are fresh and nicely served!!!

Nice place and Fresh food!

The restaurant has a good atmosphere and the food is fresh.

Outstanding restaurant with experienced chef and excellent service.

Celebrated my anniversary here - great service and amazing dishes, reminded me of the service and taste of Japan <3

Two people ate two bowls of rice for 160 yuan. The rice was cold and the meat was hot, which caused the oil to solidify quickly. The waitress kept interrupting to listen to our chat. I will not go there again.

Best bluefin fish Omakase in Toronto! Love the service and food!

Blue Fin Tuna Omakase I thought that the chutoro and otoro would win my heart, but that evening, it was another cut of tuna that stood out for me: the Akami tuna nigiri. Not sure why it won me over, the fish just tasted so nice! It wasn t fatty but it still felt like it effortlessly disappeared in my mouth the light brush of soy, and the rice, everything about it was so perfect, it was simplicity at its best. I didn t even need the uni, the caviar or fatty tuna to be awed , I was fully content. Overall, the Blue Fin Tuna Omakase was a very memorable experience. It was nice to hear the story of Chef Linh s culinary journey

Was here for the special bluefin tuna omakase. The fish was very good quality with fantastic texture and taste. Our sushi chef had over 38 years of experience and it shows. Would absolutely come back to try their other offerings For more great eats in the GTA and beyond, check out and follow me @instantonium on Instagram