Kiyomi in Toronto

First time eating out in a while, the lunch special was worth every penny! The fish was super fresh and the staff were very nice. Would definitely return to try their dinner omakase!

I came for the lunch omakase and was treated with such kindness and amazing sushi. The 9 pieces of sushi reminded me of Japan. Thank you for making my 10 year anniversary so special!

With all my respect, this place is a scam! With 2 phone calls to confirm my reservation, no one told me that the 30% off promo only applies to cash. Even not on their website where we spotted in the first place. We were rudely forced to get our cash with a 5 mins walk outside without any explanation either apology. The owner who was present didnt show any understanding of his own mistake but rather chose to be indifferent! I cant stop to wonder if there is any bureau that I can report this shameless scam for stopping more people to be the victim. Please be careful to ask before you choose to dine here!

Misleading Promotion and Dishonest Business Practices ABSOLUTELY!!!! We had a deeply disappointing experience at this restaurant. My friend and his team called twice to confirm all the details of a holiday promotion before dining in, only to be hit with a shocking surprise upon arrival the promotion was only valid for cash payments. At no point during the calls was this crucial detail mentioned. This feels like an underhanded attempt to dodge taxes, as there was no transparency, no explanation, and absolutely no apology from the owner or staff. Customers deserve honesty and clarity, especially when they go out of their way to double-check information. Deceptive tactics like this break trust and tarnish the dining experience. If you re considering this place, be warned: what you re promised may not be what you receive.

I want to give Chef Kevin 8 Stars! Outstanding!

Very very yummy

Very unique tempura omakase with very high quality seafood & vegetables. Chef Kevin is super friendly

The food and service is just okay

I have known the owner when he had a Japanese restaurant in the Beaches. The food has always been excellent and authentic. Now with the omakase, its a great experience. The service, food and ambiance are top notch. I highly recommend this place for a first time omakase, or for seasoned omakase enthusiasts.

This is the worst Japanese food experience Ive ever had. First of all, there is too little food, only one sashimi, 10 pieces of sushi, and one soup, one barbecue. These dishes alone cost around 200 per person. Second, the ingredients are not fresh, seafood into the mouth have a fishy taste, after eating the nausea are vomited; Sushi rice is very hard and tasteless. Third, there is a table for a dozen people, only one waiter, and no one can be found to add tea. I cant imagine this is the kind of service you should be paying so much for.

The sushi lunch was so good, the fish was so fresh and tasty, I dont need to dip them in soy sauce.

Had the 10 course lunch. It was really good and a fun experience. Nice variety of sushi and very high quality.

Amazing

This is a fantastic place. Its unpretentious, but professional. Its significantly less expensive than most of the other omakase places and that is because the location and leasehold improvements are not crazy/overboard, so they dont have to charge the patron for all that. Torontos omakase places are generally all so reaching, with costly rent / location, and expensive fixtures and renos . Not so in NYC or Tokyo, where handsome, clean, fantastic, approachable omakase places abound that are not all over the top. I dont mind those super dressy places, but its superfluous for real sushi lovers. So Ill go to those maybe once every year or so, whereas as this wonderful place is worthy of monthly visits. Good job Edomae Kiyomi.

Clean, good fried food, good quality food. The sea urchin tart is amazing but the quality is not good enough. Dinner 200++.

Edit- may 25,2024: went there for Tempura Omakase (2 times) since the last post. Not something I have experienced before in TO.. I wonder if this is the only restaurant in TO that offer Tempura Omakase. The food are perfectly fried and particularly the seafood, nice and tender inside and crispy outside and doesn t feel oily. Not cheap but worth it We went for lunch today on a Sunday and we have Omakase course today. They would provide water but if u want hot tea, cost is $5. I ordered green tea and the tea seems quite good and they do refill it for you quickly, I guess they should since they charge u $5. The staff seems quite friendly and they are also accommodating for my allergy. The seatings are on sushi counter and spacious and the restaurant decor looks clean and relaxing. Most importantly, the fish I have today is quite fresh! U actually get the nice fresh fish aroma instead of the unpleasant fishy smell when they r not fresh. So I am happy getting these kind of freshness today. Not too many restaurants offer fish that have this fresh aroma. Glad I passed by the area today and get seatings to try! For this price, $55, I personally thinks it worth it. Hopefully it s always this fresh . I will come back for sure if I am in the area next time!

An amazing dining experience with the chef. Food was unique, fresh, and delicious.

Great, classy, reasonably priced omakase. Before spending $400+ on the Michelin rated spots, check this place out first. Lookout for their seasonal deals. Very fresh and tasty sushi. Fun course meal for a date. They offer tempura OR sushi Omakase! No wasted movement and precise in their execution but they re casual in conversation. Strike a convo with the chefs, it ll feel more personal and fun. Would recommend

Epic Sushi and Omakase.

Nice experience, nice service, fine prices

Edomae Kiyomi is a TRUE hidden gem that delivers an extraordinary dining experience! From the moment I walked in, I was captivated by the elegant and serene ambiance. The minimalist decor, combined with subtle traditional Japanese elements, creates a perfect setting for an authentic sushi experience. The fish at Edomae Kiyomi is incredibly fresh and of the highest quality. Each piece of sushi is a testament to the chefs dedication to traditional Edomae techniques. The flavors are pure and delicate, allowing the natural taste of the fish to shine through. Every bite was a delightful journey of texture and taste. The service was impeccable. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the food they were serving. They took the time to explain each course, which added to the overall experience and made me appreciate the craftsmanship even more. Edomae Kiyomi is a must-visit for sushi enthusiasts. The combination of freshness, exquisite flavors, and outstanding service makes it a standout in the city. I can t wait to return and savor this exceptional culinary art form again!

This is the best omakase I ve had in Toronto. Amazing service, quality ingredients. What more could we want Food : 5/5

I made a one day reservation and had the omakase sushi lunch. It s been a full year since I ve had omakase and I felt it was fun to experience again. I found the exterior entrance a little confusing because the restaurant is inside what is probably a rezoned house but they renovated the interior and it is quite nice. They also had a pretty wide drink selection.

Good sushi and sashimi, lots of different seafood to try which is great. Service is great and the rice is delicious, perfect temperature and seasoning. Get the sake tasting, I loved it, the yuzu one was one of the best drinks ive had. More authentic vibe and menu. Not many experimental flavour combinations, which can either be a good or bad thing depending what you like. Was not a fan of the egg bread at the end. Overall delicious but simple flavours, scallop and sea bream are always a win but with so many courses, most of the fish types are mediocre to my taste. I would rather get fewer but super premium ingredients. You also get sashimi and soup, i was super full by the end.

One of my favorite omakase spots! Excited to come back!

SO GOOD, THE LUNCH OMAKASE IS SUCH A GOOD DEAL. SO GOOD.

Visited few times after reopening of York region lockdown. Seasonal top quality fish is always maintained. My favorite sushi house in town. Tried their tempura too. Best tempura in Ontario. Amazing The first dine-in Japanese restaurant I visit since COVID 19. Practice social distancing with great customer care. Top quality Fresh sashimi and sushi omakase, nice environment, excellent service, good price.

Great quiet location in the middle of downtown great food, excellent service during the lunch omakase

Mediocre experience for a premium. The first sign should have been when we called on Saturday around 7:30 p.m. for a reservation and was immediately seated. For $150 a person, the food and atmosphere was absolutely mediocre. The waitress was unable to clarify basics such as what type of green tea was being served. The fish was okay tasting, oftentimes chewy. The dessert was so bad, I thought I had misheard what was being served. The overall atmosphere was unpleasant as we ended up being the last people served and so the other chef started cleaning their stations at the sink which was visible behind the counter which we were being served at. To top off this night, we were forced to pay a 15% tip for a table of two despite having mediocre service, mediocre food and just an overall mediocre time. I am not sure why this place has decent reviews given the quality of the food and service. In a city as big as Toronto, there must be other Omakases that you can go to.

Went for $55 lunch omakase. Good value for money. Left quite satisfied. Totally would come back for the fatty tuna hand roll.

So bad, taste like a normal sushi place

I really enjoyed both the sushi and tempura omakase. Went on two different nights recently. This is probably some of the best sushi I have had in Toronto, and the tempura was easily the best I have ever had. Each piece is served to you right as it is finished frying, with recommendations on which of the salt condiments pairs best with it.

It is a hidden gem! I barely write review but this restaurant is so perfect that I need to share my experience. I came here for celebrating our 2nd anniversary with my husband. This place is AMAZING, the fishes are so fresh, rice is in good portion, the atmosphere is comfy, the staff are so professional. I love watching sushi chief makes food in front of me. I had the most wonderful dinner. Definitely recommend you to bring your loved ones here!

My wife and I decided to try this restaurant on a whim and we are so happy we did. We tried their Omakase Set Menu and everything tasted fresh. It was unique to watch the chefs prepare every course in front of us. Kevin, the owner, is very friendly and attentive to all of his guests. The chefs are also kind, and exhibit passion and care for the food. I would definitely recommend visiting this restaurant. My wife and I are looking forward to returning in the near future. Arigato!

It was good, but not amazing. Service was a bit rushed, no communication with the chef, and limited space between guests. Food was good, but some sushis were just ok, while some were very good.

Great value for lunch omakase.

The seared taro was to die for. Get it as an extra.

Great deal - $55 per person for 10 course omakase. Place was nice, intimate, food was great and staff was very friendly. Will be back soon!

Excellent service and accommodating staff Thank you

We had the tempura omakase and it was definitely a 10/10 experience. Kevin-San was so nice in explaining the dishes and really made the experience even more delightful. Make sure to have an empty stomach as the food keeps on coming. Contrary to what the west think of tempura this experience elevates and makes you truly appreciate the highest degree of what tempura can be! Don t be afraid to try this experience as you won t regret it!!!

I left an OpenTable review and they delete my review, so I m leaving it here again I have to say the restaurant tried, but the execution didn t meet the expectations . For freshly fried seafood, it will taste good but at a tempura omakase restaurant you should expect more. Like the freshness from the seafood, the tempura batter is different. There was a dish with Japanese uni on fried shiso leaves, the uni is so not fresh it left an odor in my mouth The miso soup is made with botan shrimp and white fish and it smell so fishy I had to close the lid (n of course didn t consume it) Dessert is green tea tofu cheesecake and i Would say I can make better I would not come again n would not recommend anyone

We had the Sushi Omakase. Exceptional. I ll let the photos speak for themselves but definitely worth a visit!

first class experience

OVERALL: Wonderful omakase experience in the city. Definitely recommend it if youre looking for premium sushi omakase in Toronto. Well be back to try the tempura omakase experience which is one of a kind. VENUE: Came in on a Friday evening with a 7pm reservations. The restaurant is nicely designed for a premium experience. We loved the design of the back wooden wall. Street parking was available across the street, directly infront of the restaurant. FOOD: We opted for the sushi omakase experience but will definitely be back to try the tempura omakase. The sushi course had 21 items which is a lot. It started with an excellent sashimi appetizer and was followed by a great selection of sushi pieces. We sat facing sushi chef Katsumi who was great at explaining each sushi piece to us along with some of the history and nuance with his style of sushi, including the Edomae specialty of preparing the fish. The stand-out pieces for me were the squid in the sashimi appetizer, mackeral (cooked), scallop, toro (there were two), the chef handroll. I also ordered a sake flight (3) to go along with my meal. The sake was an top notch selection and each one was different that went nicely with my food. SERVICE: The nuance of an omakase restaurant is the service experience is both from the server and the sushi chef which Ive touched on above. Our server was excellent. She was kind and offered to check our coats. When we sat down, she explained to us the omakase course ahead and offered us a drink menu with recommendations. She was attentive and checked up on us quite regularly including removing plates that came with some courses and refilling water etc. VALUE: The premium omakase experience is pricey but its at the expected price point that is comparable with competitors in the city. For the price, you expect high quality food, drinks and excellent service and it was all delivered.

I went there for my husband s birthday. It s my first tempura omakase experience. Surprisingly it is a very nice experience. Foods are fresh and tasty. The chef is really funny and professional. I would go back to try sushi omakase.

Great place for great sushi and great vibes! Staff are very friendly and the Omakase is very good quality.

I had the pleasure of celebrating my birthday at Edomae Kiyomi, and it was an unforgettable experience! The 17-item sushi omakase was an absolute delight, with each piece expertly crafted using only the freshest and most premium ingredients imported directly from Japan. The golden sushi rice was the perfect complement to the fresh seafood, and the soup and dessert made freshly in the kitchen every day were the perfect way to round out the meal. But what really stood out was the exceptional service from the attentive staff, who were incredibly mindful of my shellfish allergy and took great care to ensure that every dish was safe for me to enjoy. Overall, it was an exceptional dining experience that I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a truly authentic and unforgettable sushi experience.

Excellent service. The food is very fresh and delicious. I definitely will come back again.

This was everything I was hoping for and more! Highly recommended .

had some of the best bites of sushi here! so fresh! wonderfully curated and unique courses, just delicious from beginning to end. definitely a splurge, but well worth it!

Being the only tempura omakase in Toronto is attention worthy on its own. I had come for both the tempura and sushi omakase and the experience was more than worth it. A tranquil experience accompanied by quality sushi/tempura made for a worthy dinner plan. I also got my fill from the omakase and did not leave hungry

A great traditional Japanese Omakase (chefs choice) experience! Food was delicious. Although there were some non-typical North American sushi items on the menu, everything should be quite palatable for newcomers to Omakase! Pricing was neither too high or too low for the quality of food served. However, if you re inexperienced with this kind of dining, be sure to review the cost ahead of time, as it may be surprising to you. The preparation of the fish was all wonderful and they can also be accommodating if there are specific items you cannot eat/are allergic to. If you re looking for an alternative to Kaji and Yasu in the East end, then this is your place! Vegetarian options: None Kid-friendliness: Keep your kids home please Wheelchair accessibility: Very difficult. There is a steep staircase leading to the entrance.

Best value omakase lunch in town. The ingredients are pretty fresh and was very impressed by the homemade fish soup towards the end. We were assigned a chef that seems relatively younger and less experienced than the other chef. There were some mistakes in making our sushi (the sliced fish fell off from the nigiri and eventually changed into a gunkan). Our chef seems a little stressed out towards the end but none of these impacted our experience. The sushi still turns out great and we would like to extend our gratitude to our chef who prepared the food for us.

Dined in for their $48 lunch omakase. 10 items total (1 of them being soup). Food was just OK. The rice itself was good but some of the neta pieces just didnt have much flavour! I wasnt a fan of the miso soup, it smelled too fishy. None of the pieces particularly stood out but I enjoyed the scallop, hand roll, and tamago. OK for the value. Go in with your expectations in check and youll have a decent lunch. Note that you might still be hungry afterwards depending on your appetite.

We went for their lunch special. Service was good, our seating time started a little later due to the previous group which was understandable. I would say you pay for what you get, in terms of the price and the quality of the fish. I can only comment on the lunch special since I have never been to the dinner service. We found the sushi on this day was slightly overly brushed with soy sauce, where we couldnt really taste the fish. It was not a deal breaker but maybe just a preference. Overall the course was filling. The chef was professional. I would say definitely come for the lunch special if you want to see or experience Omakasa for your first time.

My wife and I came here for the omakase lunch special on a rare day off without our 2 little kids, and it was well worth the trip for us. Everything was delicious; our favourites included the hamachi belly and toro handroll. We were really impressed by the made in house ginger and shrimp broth soup. The staff, who were all from Tokyo, were extremely friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend!

Edomae Kiyomis 10-piece lunch course is a divine culinary journey that leaves taste buds dancing with delight! Each bite-sized creation showcases the freshest ingredients, expertly prepared with an artistic touch. From buttery toro to delicate uni, the sushi melts in the mouth, while the accompanying flavors of wasabi and soy elevate the experience. A true sushi aficionados dream come true! Exquisite, authentic, and simply irresistible.

Had our anniversary dinner here and did the tempura omakase, they do sushi omakase as well and well have to try that next time. the seafood and other ingredients were fresh and it was fun and educational getting to interact with the chef. If youve never done a Japanese tasting menu like this, its a highly recommended experience if youre open to a splurge. Omakase here in Toronto is often a pricey experience but this one, while not what Id call great value, still reasonable for chef driven Japanese seafood menu.

Beautiful atmosphere! We celebrated our anniversary here and they are so sweet to celebrate with us with yummy food! The chef e even came over at the end to wish us a happy anniversary! We felt so special. Highly recommended for great food and service! Will be back!

Tempura is great, and the service is always good too. Recommend trying the sushi omakase as well

Cant find anything I can pick on. Overall....100points

Decent omakase for $48. Come for the experience not the food itself. Their fish is not the freshest, craftsmanship not the most precise ( as you can see from uni and hand-roll photo here). I don t like their wasabi, it most likely is not fresh grounded and has a strong spice to it. Service was a little rushed. Parking: Paid green-p across the road. Very limited spots.

Ive eaten here since they opened and Ill continue to eat here whenever I possibly can. A wonderful place with warm, friendly staff and amazing food to match. If you can afford to treat yourself a little, I recommend that you do so here.

Went with my friend for a Friday lunch. The food was OK but not at the quality I was expecting. So did the experience. For $48, it s kind of a tune down version of omakase in every aspect.

Really enjoyed the experience. I got to try many dishes that I had never seen before and I gotta say that the tuna was amazing. Definitely worth it.

Fresh ingredients, immaculate presentation, friendly staff all contributed to a great omakase experience. Loved it!

Review for the lunch omakase: I was greeted with a warm welcome and seated immediately after coming in. The interior and atmosphere were nice and the place was clean. I spoke briefly with one of the chefs and he was both kind and funny. I really enjoyed my experience here because I was able try a variety of seafood I would normally not have. My favourite was the blue fin tuna hand roll (not pictured - I put my phone away at that point to focus more on the experience). I also enjoyed the squid and Hokkaido uni (sea urchin) sushi, which you can see in the photo. The soup was also very good. The temperature was just perfect - not too hot that it ll burn your tone, but also not too cold that it ll taste bad. The lunch omakase included 8 pieces of sushi, hand roll, and homemade soup. You need to reserve for the lunch omakase, and it is about an hour long. I found the price fair. Servers and chef were great.

Omakase sushi experience was excellent, as was the quality of the fish and rice. Good variety in the courses and great service. Highlights were the shima aji, o-toro, ebi broth, and a mini-don with uni, ikura, and snow crab. Interior is nicely done and well-finished. Will definitely be back on a weekend to try the drink list as well.

sea bass sushi rice way to sticky and loose, sea bass is pretty tangy and gooey but shiso is pretty refreshing, bland but a good start yellow tail slightly more fishy and fatty than sea bass, seasoned light fresh wasabi sea bass x2 i need ppl to riddle me abt why sea bass showed up again, this time with fresh wasabi, it s less rich than yellow tail and it s kinda breaking the rhythm bonito seared tuna lean, less fatty, but more smoky and mature, a little bit dryer, and the temperature of the rice just keep getting colder lol miso soup dry shrimp soup nothin impressive, a bit dull tasting then i think scallop with chili pepper(?) or fresh kosho the scallop is fresh and sweet really meaty but wasabi and chili pepper together is too overpowering, might be better if that goes with something lighter like sweet light soy sauce squid and uni squid is kinda crisp on the outside but really creamy and gooey on the inside, so far my fav, slight briny and it s goes really well with the texture and sweetness of uni but same problem cold sushi rice, overpowering wasabi blue fin tuna the fish is loose and flaky do not have the frequent oiliness of good tuna and also they do not introduce which part of tuna it is like toro, etc tuna negitoro just bits and pieces of tuna, kinda too lean, slightly dry tamago way too watery and cold in general same seasoning for different fish, no rhythm from white to red fish, no design from bland to rich, no introduction for what part of tuna it is, sushi rice is too loose and sticky, did not toast their seaweed sheets, mid for omakase

We went to Edomae Kiyomi for the lunch omakase and the fish was fresh and the chefs were attentive. Had a great time and for $48 it is great value for omakase in Toronto!

Way overpriced for the quality. The quality of the sushi is just about the same as any delivered by belt type sushi restaurant in Japan. Calling making and serving very average sushi an Omakase experience is just fraud. Not to mention after spending close to CAD$90, you left hungry.... The tip was charged to the bill directly leaving you no room for discretion even if the service is just average.

Such amazing food! Celebrated my birthday there. I ve been to one other omakase and the chef preparing the sushi at Edo was not at engaging as the other place I ve been to. But! The greeter was amazing and so so kid. She is the reason for the 3 stars. Place is very clean and beautiful. Thank you for a nice birthday treat as well.

The foods are very delicious. This is one of those higher end restaurant where you need to wear appropriate clothing (business casual). The chef is very nice, had a nice chat with him during my visit

Exceptional service and experience for the lunch omakase. Fish was fresh and delicious will come back again!

Went for the $55 lunch omakase...loved it!

First time trying omakase at this gem and the food was phenomenal. We got to talk to the sushi chef who has been in his craft for over 15 years. Star dish of the night was the grilled bluefin tuna which was a recipe the chef learned from his mother. Greatly enjoyed this experience and will definitely be back!

We went there to celebrate a birthday dinner and it was more than we imagined. The food was fresh, light and carefully paired with its toppings. The menu we had included grilled Blue fin and it was spectacular (also on the house!) My friend and I agreed that our favorite of the night was the striped jack sashimi (thick cut, fatty and refreshing). My favorite pairing was the ikura uni on rice paired with a light fish broth. 10/10, would recommend!

The Tempura Omakase is a unique and amazing experience that I would highly recommend. Chef was professional, kind, and funny. Food was delicious with all the ingredients fresh and in season. Great experience!

Fantastic lunch omakase and enjoyed each piece. Everything was on point and tasted fresh. When paying for the bill, the gratuity should already be included.

Came here for my boyfriends birthday, and we both loved the experience and the taste. Service was amazing! Soup wasnt our style, but everything else was perfect.

Spacious dining area and delicious fish and sushi pieces. they had great service and also gave us free dessert to celebrate our anniversary which was a very nice touch. Will be going back!

I am so glad to be here in celebrating the birthday for my husband. Tempura Omakase was excellent. Service was friendly and efficient. Definitely we will be back.

Great food for affordable price.

Pretty good omakase for a more cheaper casual lunch option.

As someone whos eaten at Michelin starred restaurants in Japan, Im always careful to level set my expectations when I eat high end sushi in Canada. The sushi at Edomae is certainly good, but apart from the ambience and atmosphere, it wasnt any different from the standard upper tier of sushi one would find in town. And as friendly as the serving staff was, they couldnt describe one particular dish or even the basic concept of Edomae sushi. I think its a given that paying $150 will get you good sushi. But its the other things and finer details that make it worth a second visit. Personally, once is enough for me.

I booked the tempera omakase course a week ago to celebrate 2nd yr anniversary with my girlfriend. However, the restaurant somehow gave me the sushi course instead. I understand you guys were busy due to the lockdown policy, but no one apologized for your mistakes while we sitting there for 45 mins . The sashimi was on my table right away when I sat down, but nobody gave me the menu, chopsticks or hot water until 10mins after I arrived. I hope you guys enjoy the new year and thanks for ruining my anniversary !

Had a great time here. Food was amazing and service was attentive and nice.

Best sushi in Toronto! Feel like we re in Japan

After having multiple omakase in Japan, I can finally say I ve found an authentic one in Toronto, on par with the ones in Japan. Will be back for the tempura!

Perhaps I came on a bad day, but the service was not up to par for such a high end restaurant. As you may have read from other reviews, the restaurant is split into two, serving both sushi and tempura omakase during the same time slots. There was only one server assisting both sides. Understandably there is a staff shortage due to the pandemic, but I felt that the attitude of the server was not very welcoming. She was always in a rush and there were instances where she came off as rude. I tried the sushi omakase, and it was alright, was not blown away or impressed by anything. Most nigiri pieces were overpowered by wasabi. Home-made soup tasted very watery. Was disappointed by the ikura. Usually this is paired with another fish, I ve seen it being paired with Kani and Uni in the past, but on this day we just got shredded cucumbers. The chef didn t really explain each piece or answer any questions customers had. He was very focused on making each dish. I don t think his English is very good, which is fine. However what baffled me was how there was a couple that evidently never had omakase, and they were never explained the process. The chef kept looking over at how things were being eaten wrong, but never notified the server to come over and explain. Other customers had to step in, which I can only imagine took away from their experience. Overall the omakase experience was pretty mediocre and underwhelming. I m glad I got to check Edomae off my list, but I don t think it was worth the $148 price tag.

The service is average and the price-performance ratio is not high. There is too much wasabi, which covers the original taste of the sashimi... I don t recommend sushi omakase.

We had a good time at edomae kiyomi as a date night. It was a rather quiet Sunday night but we did enjoy the privacy. Didnt like that the sashimi appetizer was pre-plated on the chefs counter before we arrived. The tempura omakase had a wide variety and allowed us to try new things. The batter was okay, not as loose and crispy as we had in Japan. Chef was very kind and explained each item. Green tea was great. Overall a good experience.

Professional place, everything seems to have returned to Japan Its like returning to Tokyo

Absolutely not worth it, both quality of food and the service. It is also one of those places that gives you a discount on cash payment.

The service is not what you would expect from a fine dining experience, certainly not at this price point. Both the chef and the waitress didn t seem to be at all knowledgeable about what they were serving. Each dish was barely explained, aside from its name. We ordered a flight of sake, and there was no explanation on which sake should be paired with which dish either. The food was meh (we got the sushi omakase) and nothing creative.

Best omakase in town

Food was delicious and plentiful. Rice was a bit too mushy and wet.. for the price you pay Id expect them to have the texture perfect. Server kept touching the top of each glass she gave us where our mouths go though.. need to work on that servicing etiquette. Overall a great experience and not as bad as the poor reviews say. Must try once!

The omakase experience is very disappointing, the shrimps mushrooms eggplants are all overburnt, the uni is not fresh, others are not crunchy anymore. They haven t figured out the combination of oil and temperature for tempura and they charged over $300 for two. Not worth it.

Very good food. The tempura batter is to die for and all the seafood was fresh. Tempura chef has funny dad jokes.

The service is just so-so, a little expensive for food and services

My husband and I got the tempura omakase and it was absolutely delicious. We lived in Tokyo for a few years and ever time I get tempura outside of Japan I am extremely disappointed. However, when I ate here I was pleasantly surprised. The tempura was extremely light, fluffy and crunchy. Even though the tempura was just fried the temperate of each item was hot but not scalding. It was perfect. The scallops were so incredibly fresh and had a wonderful lingering sea flavor. They were crunchy on the outside and melt in your mouth sashimi style on the inside. The uni came straight from Hokkaido, was high quality and had a delicious lingering sea flavor as well. I found that the chef used the highest quality ingredients and that you got a lot of value out of the meal. Some of my favorites were the maiitake mushrooms, scallops, ebi (shrimp), uni on Shiso, abalone etc. the list goes on. Additionally you start the meal with a wonderful plate of sushi. I also loved the shrimp clear broth soup. It was bursting with umami and had such a wonderful pleasant flavor. I appreciated that the chef makes the salts homemade and everything from scratch it shows. The chef and all the staff were very pleasant and friendly. I had the ume shu with my meal and it was delicious. From the hospitality, the decor, the drink menu, food offerings and even the tooth picks in the bathroom, it really made me feel like we were back in Japan. I highly recommend coming here to dine, you will not be disappointed.

Servicer is so bad.

Bad service

Good for the price, expeted more interaction with the chef.

Was really not a fan of this place. We had originally reserved the Tempura Omakase but we also ordered sushi on the side which summed up to over $100 per plate(7 pieces), obviously this amount was not discussed with us and was just what they were offering. Had a few drinks as well, somehow the bill came to $700 for my wife and I. Im not saying I wouldnt spend $700 on food that is phenomenal, but last half of the tempura omakase were just vegetables, and slapping on a Japanese name in front of the food doesnt justify jacking up the prices to $150 per person. Not to mention there was nothing especially light or fluffy about the batter on the tempura. This restaurant tries to market itself as a high-end Japanese experience, but the decor and service did not match the expectations. The sushi was okay. Do yourself a favour and take that $150 to a Kibo sushi and order yourself 4 days worth of tempura instead. Do no recommend this place.

This place was a beautiful experience, ive never done Omakase before but have been wanting to go for many years. I went for my birthday and it was such an amazing culinary experience, the server was very nice and being able to watch the chef do his thing was fantastic. I Honestly lucked out finding this location and it being so close to home. I would love to come back for their Tempura Omakase some time since this is the only place that provides that experience in Toronto. I should also mention that the meal was very well paced and I wasnt hungry afterwards. My partner and I were a little concerned that we would still be hungry after but since meal is so lengthy it gives you time to digest and be able to appreciate the food that youre eating. It was such a lovely time and everything was excellent.

Exceptional Omakase experience at Edomae Kiyomi. We picked the sushi Omakase combo for our anniversary dinner, we arrived a little early for a Tuesday and the chef was just getting ready for a light seating for a weeknight. The appetizer sashimi course was refreshing, then the sushi course really shine. The highlight was the uni & salmon eggs rice bite, the fresh uni along with brown rice was well balanced with the salmon eggs salty taste. Tuna was exception as well. To close, the hand roll was wonderful and that include some of the better seaweed wrap we have had for a long time.

Great omakase experience with Chef Kevin! The sushi and tempura experience are both worth trying. If you have to choose one, the tempura omakase is a more unique experience, since no other restaurants offer it. They use fresh and seasonal ingredients, so the selection may change from season to season. And my god, the salts and tempura dipping sauce are to die for! Great sake selection even with the supply chain issues impacting every restaurants ability to import sake from Japan. Worth the price for the personalized and delicious omakase experience! Thank you so much to Kevin and the Edomae Kiyomi team! See you again soon!

I just had my worst Omakase experience in Toronto. Firstly, the course I booked was the tempura omakase. It was only after we started eating that I realized we received the sushi omakase instead. I asked the waitress why we were served the the wrong course and was then told we were accidentally put on the wrong course list. We decided to overlook the mistake and continued with the sushi course. However, that was only the beginning of a list of mistakes and horrible service the restaurant made. During the two hours of the meal, the teacup was only refilled once during the entire meal and remained empty the rest of the meal, completely ignored by the waiting staff. After our soup course, the waitress only took away my friends bowl and left my empty bowl on the table until the sixth course after it. A piece of kelp was lying on the table the entire time, the Waitress did not even attempt to clean any thing during the dinner. Regarding the ingredients, the shellfish were soft and not fresh, and the eel sushi was not properly deboned. After dinner, I waited for the dessert for nearly half an hour. I kindly told the waitress that todays dining experience was as not expected, but she responded in a defensive tone with a look of disbelief on her face that she received a review less than superb, Oh? What did I do wrong? The lack of awareness, coupled with an unapologetic attitude rubbed me the wrong way so I made myself clear regarding the quality of service I ve received. The waitress tone became hostile, ok so what do you want? I immediately said I didn t want anything, but wanted to bring to attention the negative experience we received during our meal. She then just left the table with a terrible attitude and zero apology. When the payment machine was handed to us there was no dinner amount entered in, we had to enter everything in by ourself. From the taste to especially the service, by far this was my worst dinner experience in Canada. This is the first restaurant in Canada that I gave 0 tips. Avoid this restaurant at all cost.

The appetizer sashimi set was not fresh, the abalone was very dry and a little smelly. And the omakase escort chef didn t take though about the sashimi what is in it, what kind of things in it or what is the best way ti have it. Overall sushis are ok, shapes ok, rice ok. The hand towels are not warm enough. OK for omakase but over priced for the quality.

I have been to this restaurant several times and it never disappointed me! Everything is so delicious especially tempura which is my favorite, the coating is so thin, tasty and crispy. The sashimi is so fresh which I believe some are from Japan which I cannot find from other Japanese restaurant in Toronto. Overall the food and service was brilliant and the tempura chef is funny!! Nice cozy restaurant in which reservation is needed because its omakase.

Beautiful omakase experience.

Best sushi Ive had in Toronto.

Just came here for my anniversary and it was hands down the best sushi experience we ever had. The omakase was very professional and the chef was very helpful and kind. The owner made sure we were well taken care of throughout the night. Overall, the food was amazing and the atmosphere was very aesthetically pleasing. Will definitely come back for the tempura omakase.

A fancy sushi place with a tasting menu. Not your usual sushi restaurant, theres a set course of different sashimi and other dishes. Its really great, definitely coming back with someone again to treat myself and them to this awesome experience

Amazing experience! I came here with my fiancee for her birthday, and she loved it so much! Honestly, Im not a huge fan of sashimi, but the sashimi was actually pretty good compared to other sushi restaurants weve been to. Definitely a must try experience for those who have yet to experience authentic omakase.

Omakase was a great experience. The waitress was very accommodating despite us being 30 minutes late. The chef was also very friendly and answered any questions we had. Fish was of great quality of course, but that should be a given for Omakase. Definitely would return.

We ordered the omakase for our wedding anniversary and it was perfect! The food was delicious, the environment was elegant and clean, and the staff were friendly. I highly recommend.

So authentic

An excellent option for sushi omakase in downtown. Ive done Tachi and Yasu, but this is my new favourite. Definitely go!

I had a lovely experience at this restaurant. Everything was fresh & delicious. Very personalized, authentic and professional service.

Very solid sushi omakase and reasonable price. I just tried Yasu before writing this review and in comparison I like my experience at Edomae better. The rice has better texture and is less sticky and the fish has more vibrant flavors. Highlight is the scallop sushi I even ordered an extra at the end. It has a surprisingly complex and colorful flavor. One imperfection is the maki at the end. It seems the nori is not roasted before making the maki so the nori is a bit chewy instead of crunchy. Four stars only because I rarely give five stars unless the meal is truly mindblowing.

perfect omakase! nice price but great service! Awesome experience!

I tried the tempura omakase and must I say wow amazing ! Definitely a different experience than other omakase Ive had tried. Ill be sure to come back to try the sushi omakase

My friends and I came here for one of my girlfriend s birthdays. We did the Sushi Omakase for $120, the sushi was fresh and every bite was delicious. One of my friends did the Tempura Omakase and loved it as well. The place is small and very intimate and quiet as most omakase places are.

We have been craving decent sushi so took a chance on the omakase at Edomae Kiyomi and were not disappointed. Amazing quality at an unbeatable price! After the set course was finished we were completely satisfied but went for a second serving of the uni as it was just that good. (As a small aside, as a left handed person I always appreciate when the chef notices and immediately serves my sushi on the correct angle - it s little touches like that which make a great sushi bar great.) We can t wait to go back and try their tempura omakase!

Good was very good and service was great.

Very nice experience - the service was good and all of the seafood was delicious. No complaints!

Came for the 2nd time to try the tempura omakase (had the sushi omakase the first time) and was just as impressed as the first time! Never had tempura omakase before and this was just so good. Watching the chef prepare and make each piece was great - the attention to detail is amazing. In total, there were about 12 pieces (half seafood, half vegetables), with a few pieces of sashimi to start and a rice dish at the end, and it was definitely enough. Service and ambience were excellent. Overall fantastic meal!

Excellent experience here, up there with the best in the city.

Omakase is not that common in Toronto, but most of them focus on sushi. This is where Edomae Kiyomi differentiates. They offer an omakase meal built around their exquisite tempura dishes! The exterior and interior of the restaurant is understated, and it helps accentuate the food and its preparation. We had the tempura meals and they were exquisite and outstanding. The two chefs were courteous and informative. The creations were unique and extraordinary. It is an experience well worth your time.

Best Omakase outside of Japan!!!!

It was such a pleasure to dine in at Edomae Kiyomi - the first Japanese restaurant to serve Tempura Omakase in Toronto. Certainly the best-tasting tempura I have ever had in my life. The food they make is such an artistry, and their seafood is just so fresh. Very traditional and authentic Japanese fine cuisine, really worth the price! They also have seasonal ingredients once in a while - I visited yesterday and they served matsutake (a very expensive and rare mushroom). It was an absolute surprise! P.S: There is a 15% discount for cash payment!

Warm. Welcoming. Wow...said my mouth. The best kept secret in Toronto. Edomae Kiyomi is by far the best sushi in Toronto without a doubt. Katsumi and Kevin are perfect hosts: one working his culinary magic planning your taste extravaganza behind the bar, while the other choreographs wine, sake, lovely conversation and good laughter. The presentation is as visually fulfilling as each morsel of sushi itself: each presentation stunningly beautiful and stunningly perfect. The quality is top notch, with both Japanese and Canadian fishes from the sea that are melt in mouth wonderfully different. Wine and Sake were matched well...I enjoyed both, much too much. Treat yourself to the Sake flight, and then order the one you love most by the glass. Dessert was a surprise and perfect end to a filling and fulfilling evening. Thank you both. Highly recommended.

3.5 at max. The quality really is just mediocre, nothing wowed us. The biggest pain point as a place that pushes for its , is exactly the lack of imagination like another reviewer said. Even with premium materials, none of them tasted any better than if you just go get those yourself raw from a seafood supplier. Is it as bad as those ultra westernized Japanese food? Not really; is it any better tho, don t think so. The service aspect is honestly nearly awkward. Overall not a place I d recommend to anybody who s looking for something that s a little bit more than your average dinner, or even simply a better-than-average .

We were lucky enough to have been able to snag this reservation. On this occasion the chef served my group of 3 as well as another couple. There was a good variety of seafood items that were prepared for us, and were shown raw prior to frying. There were several types of salt/sauce that we could flavour our food, I liked the mushroom salt the most. Anyway, while I did find the meal delicious as a whole, the tempura seemed to take away rather than add to the taste of the seafood, so we have instead rely on the salt/sauce. And eating a meal with a lot of fried foods felt greasier than the usual sushi omakase, not something I would want to do frequently. In any case very glad Toronto has a place like this.

The price-performance ratio is a bit poor, but overall it s good

The restaurant was very simply decorated which allowed for all the attention to focus on the meal itself and the quiet chef. We chose the sushi omakase instead of the tempura omakase. The whole selection was very fresh, a wide selection of fish from southern Japan, including blue fin tuna and sea eel. The Hokkaido uni was one of the best Ive had and there was also Spanish mackeral which paired perfectly with the Kikusui junmai ginjo sake. At one point I was worried about eating too much fatty fish but the fish were all perfectly prepared there was not a worry. On top of all that, the nori used in the maki roll was so crisp making it very easy to eat without having to saw away at the roll. Overall a very pleasant experience and a recommended experience for the sushi affectionado.

Amazing experience!! The food was amazing and the service was very good as well. The Omakase experience was a unique type of Japanese dining! 100% would recommend for those who love food and want to experience special Japanese cuisine.

Tremendous value for an authentic experience. Worth revisiting. Great service and very delicious food.

Overall it s underwhelming and mediocre. Other than running late with the previous group and we were waiting 15 mins for people to leave.. the other disappointing factor was the RICE- lukewarm in the beginning and cold near middle to finish. The fish was also very cold.. and it almost feels like you re eating something right out of the fridge. There were no attempt to change the rice. Normally restaurants change the rice 5-15 times per night depending on how experienced the restaurant is (to keep it warm and fresh). It is Edo style sushi but lacking in imagination and flavouring. No exciting flavours such as Yuzu used... just very traditional Edo.. which is in my opinion MEH for the price you re paying. It s also a boring atmosphere. The chefs are not attentive at all. Will not be returning.

Ive been to a hand full of omakase spots in the city and by no means does this make me an expert... Everything about the meal was fine and good. But I dont think anything really wowed me, at $120 its on par with other places across the city, but I think it was good for a try but dont think I would really go back for the sushi omakase, maybe will try the tempura version some time.

OMG ... sushi are fresh. Will try tempura omakase next time.

Great atmosphere and highly attentive staff. I appreciated the thorough description of each dish from beginning to finish!

Had a great experience here. The tempura omakase is delicious--so much care and attention paid to each course. Space itself is very refined and quiet--a nice spot for a date or celebratory dinner. Staff is wonderful.

Beautiful environment! The food is fantastic and excellent service. Love the different kinds of sake they have from Japan and the food are so delicious!

Great sushi!

Very Delicious food. I got the Eel and it was very tasty.

Amazing! Had this take out due to covid19. Sashimi is fresh and tempura tastes like the one in Japan. Love it. Going to dine in next time when things are open up.

I have only eaten here since they created a take-out menu due to the new rules, and pretty well stick to my favourite: Oyako Don. Its basically dark meat chicken, onion & egg on sushi rice, and Im addicted [I work next door]. The ginger is a nice presence and the sauce is generous. The accompanying miso soup is a notch above, with more seaweed than you are used to at regular sushi places. I hope to join them at the counter when the full-service dinner is offered again -- lets hope soon.

Absolutely amazing Sushi! Better than anywhere else I ve had in the city. And they re doing a great job with social distancing and cleanliness - totally safe right now

Excellent Omakase the chef is also the owner and very kind. The fish was so fresh!!

So happy I finally tried the tempura omakase. Its such a great and unique dining experience. The restaurant has nice decor and atmosphere. Getting to sit , chat with chef Saito and watch him describe and prepare your food was entertaining. The sashimi apetizer was great. Can tell the fish was high quality. The ingredients used in the tempura were also all very high quality and cooked perfectly. The tempura batter was nice, light and not at all greasy. You get a really great deep fried taste without feeling heavy after. Everything was really good and got a new appreciation of how good vegetables can taste. The Hokkaido scallop was ridiculous. Had to have a second portion. He also made a baby shrimp tempura dish on rice which was sooo good. Would never have something like that anywhere else. They have a great selection of sake. I feel the price of the omakase was worth it just for the food alone. Factoring in the great service atmosphere and entertainment you definitely get good value. Really enjoyable night out. I highly recommend

Fantastic sushi omakase. Would recomend to anyone that wants to up their sushi experience. The sushi chef is very nice and will chat with you and explain what he is preparing.

Went here for our anniversary dinner and got the Sushi Omakase. They did an impeccable job with social distancing and cleanliness. Super fair price, the pieces of sashimi/sushi were a great size, quality and taste. The chef made us a special dessert for our anniversary as well . Service was amazing, the gentlemen taking care of us paid a lot of attention and was super polite.

Japanese fine dinning, omakase style with great staff homely atmosphere.

Amazing experience... good environment, good sake , good service and amazing food... highly recommend

I was very skeptical at the tempura omakase but I was wrong. It was so good, definitely something different that you cant get anywhere else. All the items was super fresh and tasty The tempura batter was light and not oily. Just perfect I highly recommend this meal just once for the experience I went back here for the sushi omakase and it was so good. The selection of fish was great

The chefs here are absolutely wonderful, sweet, attentive people and the sushi is just the best in Toronto. Prepare to be very full by the end!

A wonderful omakase experience with fairly decent prices relative to others offered in and around downtown Toronto. You start with a sashimi appetizer of squid, spot prawn, fluke, and a kanpachi. Then, you move onto the nigiri, which consists of madai (sea bream), saba (mackerel), tuna, toro (fatty tuna), anago (sea eel), uni (sea urchin), kani (snow crab), shima aji (stripe jack), hotate (scallop), ikura rice bowl (salmon roe), hirame (fluke). You end with a hand roll of toro and green onions, a tamago, and a blueberry tofu cheesecake for dessert! Perfectly prepared with quality ingredients. An absolute delight here, not to mention, they have a tempura omakase option as well.

Amazing omakase! I highly recommend this place. Very fresh and delicious.

I know this place specializes in omakase but the regular food is just too disappointing. My oyakodon was steamed chicken pieces with a hardboiled egg. That is not oyakodon at all. Even the reference picture looks 100% different. The sashimi in my chiraishi don was fresh, but the sushi rice was hard and clumpy. I did not expect this kind of quality for a $38 item. Im glad I got it at half off, otherwise it would have been a complete rip-off. Perhaps I might come back for the omakase in future, but I can only review the rice bowls I tasted and they were way below expectations.

Went for the soft opening. Sushi quality was great and covered a variety of fish. Sushi size was very generous, felt very full at the end of the omakase. Tempura omakase looked excellent too and covered some really unique pieces of veg and protein. Ambiance was quiet when we went but the restaurant wasnt full at the time.

Exceptional. Truly the best sushi weve had in a long time. Elegant modern Japanese space. Great wine and sake list.

Worst sushi experience ever, Ive been to at least 100 authentic Japanese restaurant in the world. Regardless service level and food quality. Sashimi was not fresh at all, and the quality of sushi a various. This shouldnt cost $120 per person, I will spend $50 for this kind of quality and service

It was OK on the tempura side (BlogTO really pushed this as the next big thing..) was but not worth the money. I think they need to combine the menus and have a sushi/tempura omakase menu - too much fried stuff otherwise. Happy I went, happier someone else was paying - I d like to try the sushi side perhaps but not on my own dime. Staff were nice and very friendly, and it s a small spot so I get the price point since you won t have turnover - just join the menus.

First time trying Omakase style Japanese restaurant. Had a great experience! Great quality, service, atmosphere and location! Must make reservation

The tempura omakase was too much fried food. Felt sick afterwards. I think the sushi side would have been better. One thing was a bit weird. The ladies and the men got served different things for the uni course. Not sure why.