Taro's Fish in Toronto

800 Sheppard Ave E, Toronto, ON M2K 1C3, Canada

★★★★★
(1286 reviews)
Categories: Sushi restaurant Japanese restaurant Takeout restaurant

About

This shop offers fresh seafood, plus Japanese groceries & a wide selection of rolls & nigiri to-go.

Website
tarosfish.com
Address
800 Sheppard Ave E, Toronto, ON M2K 1C3, Canada
Plus Code
QJCG+34 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
12–7 PM
Tuesday
12–6 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
12–7 PM
Saturday
12–7 PM
Sunday
Closed

Services

Service options
Kerbside pickup On-site services Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Offerings
Healthy options Organic dishes
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert
Atmosphere
Casual
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.6
★★★★★
1286 reviews

Most Mentioned

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5 stars
950
4 stars
227
3 stars
56
2 stars
21
1 stars
32
November 22, 2024

I believe the management has changed. Horrible service. Due to traffic (Taylor Swift days) I entered the Shop 6.59 I was picking salmon an Asian girl came to ask me to be quick they would not slice the salmon in a quite menacing tone. I have been a long-term regular client for more than 5 years. The service and the staff's cheerful reaction when service was denied was nothing less than pitiful.

★★★★★
September 12, 2024

I've been looking for a place with good sushi grade fish and I'm glad I found Taro's. We got organic salmon, chu-toro and o-toro and they were all very fresh and tasty. I'll definitely be back!

★★★★★
August 15, 2024

Best place to buy sushi grade sashimi! I really like how you can pick your own piece of fish and have it sliced or made into sushi for you. Lots of fresh options but do come early cause some options do sell out fast. You can also purchase other frozen seafoods or Japanese items at the store. Service is also amazing as well!

★★★★
June 15, 2024

Very high tech compared to when it first opened. You are given a beeper and get beeped when your order is ready so you can go shopping. Lots of young staff who were helpful. Atmosphere was that of a fast food joint, but then, it is not a sit down restaurant. Parking was not easy to come by. I parked in a non-spot. Fish was very fresh, 5*. Now comes the less than 5* critique: I bought a beautiful piece of bluefin otoro, thee fattest piece in the fridge and had it sliced for me. The slicing was butchered; I have never had slices that were already falling apart when I opened the tray and fell apart when I picked them up with my chopsticks. No complaints about the fish itself, but the preparation was very disappointing. The chef could not have been very experienced; someone more skilled needed to have handled that piece of otoro. Nigiri sushi: again, fish was very fresh, taste was good, but the rice fell apart when picked up. The sushi rice tasted a little dry compared to what I have had at other restaurants. I shall go back because the fish is so fresh. Perhaps next time, I shall try to slice the fish myself. I did phone to speak to the manager. She was very polite and pleasant and told me she would speak to the slicing chef, an apprentice and taste the sushi rice. There was no sushi/sashimi mixed platter. I would have appreciated that. Edit: Returned. Sushi rice disappointing -- on dry side Will just buy fish and slice myself for sashimi

★★★★★
June 30, 2023

Amazing place for fresh sashimi takeout! A large variety of cuts, with the option for having it sliced and/or with rice. They also sell sushi/sashimi rolls/sets/trays to go. It’s not cheap, but seems comparable to sushi restaurants and arguably has better quality than most places. It’s usually quite busy, but service is fast!

★★★★★
March 23, 2023

I finally went to visit Taro and his fish. I went on a week day with my S.O. during lunch time and it was popping. I was immediately drawn to the wall of fridges which offered a variety of fresh seafood selection. We wanted to try them all, but our wallet did not allow us. We ended up picking chu-toro SS (medium fatty tuna), o-toro SS (fatty tuna), organic salmon, scallop, and hamachi (yellowtail). We asked the sushi chef to slice it up real good. While we waited for them to prepare the sashimi, we browsed the frozen food selection. Some items that caught my eye included the teriyaki salmon head and the prepackaged spicy ramen. After the fish was ready to go, we also grabbed two packs of cooked sushi rice for $3 each. The total was around $155. The amount of food fed my S.O and I for two meals each. We ended up doing a "home-akase" (omakase at home) and made our own handrolls. We got the nori at a local grocery store, but Taro also carries this. The quality of the fish was on par with omakase in Toronto. A fun date idea for half the price of going out.

★★★★★
February 4, 2023

This was one of the best sushi’s I’ve ever had! It was really fresh and tasty, and they had a really good variety! We have got the sushi for two from the menu, it was really enough for two person and I loved the selection. I suggest ordering on the phone in advance before going directly there as it might takes some time to prepare it.

★★★★★
February 16, 2019

Product/Service: 5/5 Amazing quality sushi and sashimi. If only I lived closer then this would be my go-to Japanese take out spot. Service is great, and although we had to wait, it was well worth it. Top notch. Location: 4/5 Better for driving. Parking was okay when we got there but I could see that it probably gets full sometimes. Price: 5/5 Reasonable prices for fresh sushi. Atmosphere: 4/5 Clean supermarket style. Definitely a great concept.

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Fresh uni and sashimi!!!

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Yum

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Real good Japanese take away

★★★★
December 7, 2024

Good place

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Clean efficient environment with well-made seafood treats. Many items are ready to take out, and many more can be ordered for immediate preparation. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Fantastic deluxe sushi. Pricey compared to other options.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Freshest sashimi in the GTA especially the scallops and bluefin tuna (otoro). Not cheap but worth every penny. When you pay ask them to slice it for you. You can also order nigiri sushi a la carte if buying the large pieces in bulk is too much in portion. Just know the chef goes on lunch break 1230-130 so no sushi made during that time period.

★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

I think there was a management change. The place has been revamped so its more of an assembly line. Sometimes, they dont have the basics in stock like the fatty tuna. I hope its been resolved. Prices on the higher end but tough to tell the quality difference. The bonus is that they still slice it for you. Vegetarian options: Its a fish shop but there are a few things Dietary restrictions: Confirm with staff Parking: Small lot. Park on side street if full Kid-friendliness: You could bring your kid but its a take out place Wheelchair accessibility: Sure. There wont be a washroom

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Drove out of my way to get sushi here!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Good sushi grade fish!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Delicious and authentic Japanese food, highly recommended!

★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Lots of choices of fish, fresh and tasty. I wish they had sittings for grab and eating.

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

I come here every week for sashimi, sushi and fresh rolls. Ive yet to find a better place in Toronto. Parking: Theres usually at least a few parking spots available.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Super fresh and amazing Japanese food

★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

We used to frequent this store weekly but after the service my dad received I have not been back since and instead go to another store that values our business. I would recommend them treating ALL customers with respect.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Great place. Excellent products.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Best place to buy take home sashimi! Salmon tasted great and the octopus was bouncy and delicious! Sometimes they have uni but not today. I always like coming here for sashimi and their tako wasabi when I m in the area and love that they slice it on the spot. The rolls are good as well but sell out quickly and last call is 1 hour before closing. The staff were friendly and efficient!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Good fish

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Fresh and delicious fish. Price is fair, no need for tips and quality service from staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Great service

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

If you are looking to get fresh sashimi and seafood, this is the best spot in the GTA region.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Legit Japanese food. Love it

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

swag 1 hunnid million

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Great sushi and fish market. Very fresh and authentic. Get there early or order in advance cause this place always has long lineups.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Great fresh fish and a selection of Japanese snacks, drinks, noodles and other grocery items. Sushi is the big draw with the sashimi being a standard higher than other sushi places. Prices reflect this, so keep that in mind.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

This is the only place we go for takeout sushi. Fish is incredibly fresh always. Make sure to order ahead if picking up for dinner, they run out fast!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Real Japanese Sushi very fresh high quality fish as good sushi as you would get served in a high class Japanese Resturant - not cheap but very good value Parking: Lots out front

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

The best place for fresh sashimi.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

High quality food and helpful staff.

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

I love this place. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted with the sounds from Persona, and other video game music. Chefs kiss. The times that we have gone is for the fresh sashimi grade fish. The employees will cut the fish for you in any way you would like, free of charge. Friendly, speedy service and the atmosphere make this a great place for anyone that is looking for fresh Japanese ingredients.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Great place for sashimi and sushi!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

such a cute shop, with deliciously fresh fish. lots of great options. i had the salmon sashimi with rice. i can t wait to come back and see what else they have! staff were all very nice, especially the girl cashing me out at the front. she helped me find a salmon cut that was more along the belly; my favourite!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Yummy salmon sashimi

★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Great tasting and excellent service, but imo overpriced

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Its a take out fish store, and some other, small amount of Japanese food. The fish are fresh, and the food Sushi and chirashi that we had were one of the finest in Toronto. Loved the food.

June 21, 2024

The shopkeeper was extremely rude. He got very upset when I asked for an extra soy sauce and the sushi I ordered was very mediocre considering the price they charged.

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Friendly service, fresh fish and sushi. Would definitely recommend!

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

I always get my fish here. The cuts are always fresh but just make sure you go there early so you can select what you want, I once go there around 5pm and theres almost nothing to shop from.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

My favourite place to grab sushi grade fish. Love the service too!

May 21, 2024

I started buying their seafood since they were in J-Town when their price was much more lower than now. Their fish and seafood is always good. Service was also very good in the Japanese style i.e. staff always greeted customers with pleasant smile. The overall experience was very authentic and good! Still bought a lot since they moved to Sheppard at the the beginning. However, they cut their business day to just 4 days a week, and only operates from 12pm - 6pm, which is very inconvenient. Price is so high that I can easily enjoy an authentic Japanese meal at the restaurant with the same amount of money. Looks like they forgot their set up is just a Japanese fish market, which offers fresh fish at good deals! But their choice of fish or seafood is very limited, and overpriced. Sad to see they lost the Japanese way of doing business.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

I hate it that they arent open all week long! If you are sashimi obsessed, this might be the place for you! Seafood is fresh and definitely cheaper than getting sashimi in a restaurant. I drive by everyday when I get off work. Its hard not to go in there to pick up a little treat myself dinner. Parking: They dont have lots of parking spots, but people are there to pick up and go. Even at a busy time, you usually will be able to get a parking if you wait for a few minutes. I almost always able to find parking most of the time I get there.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

The best salmon sashimi Ive found in the area! Great selection of other great Japanese food too. Friendly helpful service every time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Food always fresh, staff are very nice and efficient. Store gets packed on weekends and so does the free parking lot.

March 21, 2024

The store doesn t have a menu, just a QR code for you to scan. There s an issue with the website, and the menu doesn t open after scanning with a phone. have no idea what they are selling.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

My go to sushi place. Freshest fish and at affordable prices!! I also love the mochi and organic natto they have! Wish they were open 7 days a week hahaha, I could get take out every day.

★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Fast food restaurant service with high quality ingredients. Hold lower expectations.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Once a week it s a sushi night, Taro s on Sheppard is our favourite and only place!! Always fresh!!!! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Highly recommended for fresh sashimi! Pick up the ingredient and you can ask a staff to cut them into sashimi pieces. Go early as this place gets packed real fast as soon as it opens. Or put an order ahead of time.

★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

The taste really went down... Did not know ownership changed nor did I know it got remodeled so I was happy about the remodeling. The quality of the sushi was very below average, there was a very fishy smell from some fishes which I never experienced back from the higher quality taro I know. We spent over 180$+ dollars for my wifes birthday but I wouldve been more satisfied at an all-you-can-eat sushi instead or drive further to a chain sushi restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

A cute fish market with fresh selection of seafood to create your own chirashi. We pair our chirashi with a maki roll, takoyaki, croquette or fried salmon. The fried salmon is simply seasoned but so tasty! I also love the daifuku. Its sweet, soft and chewy. Kinda feels like a little piece of Japan in Toronto.

★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

I feel overrated. Taste is like normal Japanese food in Toronto. I ordered Tuna sashimi and salmon sushi, price is higher than others restaurant but taste is not meet my expectation, not really fresh.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Best/Freshest sushi grade salmon and tuna options in the city. Second to none! This place is incredible. Wow.

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

I have been to this store twice now, and I pretty much timed my second trip to Toronto to ensure it was within the operating hours of this location- its incredibly clean, the selection of fish/ the cuts are quite impressive and freshness cannot be beat, they also regularly stock nishin kazunoko which is a personal fav. As well as frozen selection of frozen specialties I tried a $12 bowl of chirashi to tie us over while we brought our fish to build hone and it was very fresh and tasty as well. Ps their bathroom is magnificent

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

If you want fresh sushi and sashimi, I highly recommend Taros Fish. The products are excellent quality. You will probably pay more for their food but it is worth it.

★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Change in ownership is apparent, because there was minimal stock in the fridge (there used to be a lady bringing fresh fish out often). Missing the organic salmon, some tunas, other fish. The regular salmon (in terms of the cut) did not look as good as Galleria supermarket at York Mills and Don Mills. Farm raised. For seaweed, the hand roll one was $4.00 but for the whole sheets, it was over $20 for one! New layout, making it more an assembly line for the sushi platters. Its not Jiro from Japan the master sushi chef. Service always efficient. They will cut up the fish for you, give some wasabi. You just need to let them know how many chopsticks and soy sauce packets you want. Vegetarian options: Its sushi. You can probably get egg but check website Dietary restrictions: Yes. Parking: Small parking lot. If full, park on side street Kid-friendliness: Sure. Its a takeaway place and supermarket. Its not a restaurant. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes. Not sure about the broader shopping plaza

★★★
January 21, 2024

Sushi is really fresh. During my recent experience, I encountered a staff member named Gloria who displayed crude behavior when I asked for extra soy sauce alongside our four trays of sushi. Rather than responding courteously, Gloria showed a lack of enthusiasm in fulfilling our request. And said : it s not healthy for eating salty. Glorias behavior left a negative impression on my experience, emphasizing the importance of professional conduct in customer service.

January 21, 2024

Very unhappy experience. Bad service and food is not fresh at all. They are very rude to me.

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

This is a place I go to often. I m satisfied.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

We went for the first time even though I had researched this place for a long time. The quality and freshness was awsome and they had basically everything. If you have lived in japan you get the feeling that you are in japan and the staff were all very friendly. I would definitely drive there again if I have to order sashimi for my parties!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Fresh ingredients and friendly services! Must try.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

This place is the best. The fish is very fresh. I have ordered sushi and sashimi from here numerous times and they never disappoint! Highly recommend! Parking: Parking is available though it sometimes can be a bit busy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Uni, Hamachi, tamago, tuna, otoro, bluefintuna and chutoro are fresh. Great place for fresh seafood. You can select the fish and ask them to slice it up. .Staff are very helpful and friendly.

December 21, 2023

when to buy some sushi, the shop was closed at 4:30 while it was supposed to open till 6. I burn gas and wasted my time. Extremely disappointed!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great sushi!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Youve found it. The absolute best in the city. No question. The only place where Ill buy fish for tartare.

December 21, 2023

Ordered a sushi platter from here after hearing how amazing the place is. Always saw a line up around the corner for this place. I am not sure if we are just unlucky but our platter had a terrible moody smell coming from the tuna and shrimp sushi, the salmon had a terrible almost rotten fishy smell to it. I am not sure if they used old fish or if they made our platter and left it out for the day (our pick up time was 530pm) but we had to throw the entire platter away. It smelled and tasted horrible. Would not recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Fresh fish. You can call and pre order for pick up. They don t have a lot of fancy torched options (which I would suggest added) but the fish quality is ridiculously good.

December 21, 2023

Very very expensive place with medium level of quality. Same as other places but with very higher price. They even charge you for wasabi. Sushi roll is $20 and they dont have even place to sit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

My go to place for sushi and sashimi take out

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Very expensive and constantly out of stock excellent quality Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Love this place! Great products and amazing service, literally addicted. The people here are super kind and personable. I wont waste my time elsewhere when I know I will receive the best from Taros every time.

★★
December 21, 2023

Been with Taro for many years and each time bought $100+ worth sashimi. But since last year, we felt everything changed in Taro s both locations. The variety of seafood and the service are all different now, and to be honest, very disappointing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Amazing sushi you can t get for even close to price at a restaurant and most likely not close to the quality.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Very fresh.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The rolls were yummy and fresh. The chai was ok if you look for free sugar cold drink. Food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great selections, great people, cant complain. (Cant give 5 stars because it was my first visit and just like proposing to a girl after a first date, giving 5 stars after the first visit will be awkward to say the least).

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

one Chirashi bowl: two starts PRO: plenty of rice CON: not my favorite of some of the single small piece sizes of some kind of fish. Not liking the textures. One piece not sure what kind of fish it is. It was so chewy, Id to spit it out. That goes for 2 pieces of Tako, chewy also. Freshness is acceptable. Kind of disappointed with the unknown quality & quantity of the fish combination. One piece of Yellowfin Tuna...pretty Fresh & tasty...4 stars One piece of Tako...nice, soft & Fresh...quite tasty...4 stars 2 small containers of Tobiko...very good & Fresh...my favorite. Total costs: $72.88

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The seafood is fresh and cheap considering the great quality. Uni sashimi is absolutely highly recommended and the they offer slicing as well... Service is good, only take out, but staff are helpful foe sure.

★★★★
December 21, 2023

A not so well kept secret in the GTA! One of my go to places for catering or quick Chrashi bowl takeout .. check their hours, and reserve in advance! Polite + helpful staff made stellar recommendations.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Fresh

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great selection of fresh fish to go. There Sushi to go to is a bit expensive but worth it!!!

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Cashier was not only ignorant but also arrogant. Another store associate was rude and unfriendly to customers but Ill forgive her because I can tell she had neck and shoulder pain.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

10/10 THE best spot for sushi. I ll fight you over it. Best selection, freshest fish, crisp seaweed, rice is perfectly sweet and the people are even sweeter

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The sushi were fresh, especially the Chutoro (medium fatty tuna). Will definitely try more next time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Delicious sushi grade fish for homemade sushi

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Knowing it was close to last call, tried ordering by phone and was told to come in to choose my fish. Got there and was told the kitchen was closed. I wasnt ordering from the parking lot, so why bother telling me to come if you cant serve? Waste of time

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Good place to find sashimi grade fish. One star off because the choices of the fish getting less and less also the slice skill is not that good if u want them to slice the fish for u. Generally still good to go.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I have been here a couple times, I was recommended here by a sibling. The seafood here is fresh. A huge selection when it comes to sushi rolls and maki rolls. Very knowledgable people, ask questions and you will be answered. A very great place to go to for your fresh sushi platters or fresh sashimi platters! Parking: Lots of parking!

★★★
December 21, 2023

The quality of the food was amazing but it was the not real poke I ordered one and got salmon on rice with other thing no sauce no veggies just the rice and salmon. The quality is really good but it was a boring dish

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Fish tastes fresh and chirashi bowls presentation is on point, with some tamago made in house which is difficult to find. The rice is marinated well with a slightly sweet rice vinegar, however I felt the meat to rice proportions were off. Follow @bredgyeats for more food posts!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I go to Taro s when I want to make special sushi, ie with chutoro, otoro, hamachi, Hokkaido scallops, and specialty seafood for sushi or sashimi.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

They always have a good selection and their seafood is fresh and delicious. They will also slice it for you into whatever size you want (including thinly sliced for crudo) for free. Prices are reasonable considering what you are getting.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

This is your one stop shop for a sushi date night or sushi party with friends at home. SSS Otoro and chutoro were the best tuna sashimi I ve had in Canada, and I have had a lot. They restock the fish throughout the day - I arrived at 5pm, browsed around the store for a bit and when I circled back to the tuna fridge, I saw newer and better selection. You can buy seasoned sushi rice for $3/pack. Note: unless you own a long Japanese knife that s meant to cut meat/fish, I would just ask them to cut it for you since Otoro especially is quite delicate and will break apart if not cut by a razor sharp blade.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

It was ok. It did not really meet my expectations,but still 4 stars. I ordered the assorted Nigiri, I think I ordered 9-10 of the different sorts, so that was like 18-20 pieces of sushi! The number thing I noticed was the rice of the nigiri, it was really thin and because of that the fish above it is loose, at least for some of them, and when you try to pick them up they are not united as a sushi should be... Also, I did not like particularly the Mackerel, I did try the mackerel sashimi in Tokyo and the one here had a stronger smell and taste. I believe I ordered one in Miku here in Toronto, and it did not have the same taste and smell... I obviously ordered the different slices of Tuna: Otoro, CHutoro and Maguro and it was good, I think there one or two slices that was kind of not as fresh, it was kind of soggy, but considering I am eating them in Toronto, so it was relatively good but not the best in Toronto, the one I tried in Miku was amazing... I will probably try them one more time and see but this time in the Woodbine area.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

The only place I go for sushi and sushi grade fish. Always fresh fish, always amazing service.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Kept hearing how good this place was, so decided to give it a try. It a small fish/sushi shop, located in a small plaza. Parking is very difficult to find. Generous fish portion, although we thought it tasted only okay.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Such a great business model with wonderful fish selection and good prices. Tbh the best place to get sashimi in North York imo

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Super fresh fish, the best place to buy sashimi in Toronto Make sure to go before 6pm. Food

December 21, 2023

The store is closed for renovation. They should reflect that on their Google listing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Super fresh sashimi which you could customize different kinds of fish that you like! Highly recommend this place!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

on the pricier side but worth every penny. Super fresh fish as none of them tasted fishy, like red tuna. The sushi rice is done perfectly to my liking, not too warm, not too much vinegar taste. No sit down area so be prepared to do take out.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I always get the Hamachi kama on the way home from work. Good quality and ok prices.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

they always have what you want, good quality

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Taro Fish has the best quality, freshest fish in the city. I enjoy their rolls and premade sets but what makes Taro Fish amazing is that you can take top quality sashimi to have at home or have them slice it for you in store. Its great to choose exactly what you want and customize your own meals. The only issue I have is that wasabi and ginger arent included and its always a struggle to get enough soy sauce (the only condiment thats complimentary with your fish purchase). Everytime I go to Taro Fish, I spend at least $200 so it would be nice to have wasabi, ginger and soy sauce provided (enough for the amount of fish bought) for a family sashimi dinner. Other than that, I love their products!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The fish was super fresh and delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Taros fish is perfect for real sushi lovers. You can choose from a wide, fresh variety of fish and shellfish you can use to create your own unique sushi and sashimi platters! Torched Salmon, Squid, scallops you name it. They offer a great cut for you service. They also sell a ton of other Japanese cooking products and side dishes to pair perfectly with your meals. The pickled scallions, tako-wasabi, seaweed salad and even Japanese Milk Bread can all be found here! Not only that but they also sell a bunch of frozen fish, Miso Marinated Frozen Cod that measures up to any fancy restaurant for a half of the price. 10/10 couldn t recommend this place more!!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

A very good fish market, can buy sashimi!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Freshest stuff in the GTA. And good variety too. Thats why they have multiple locations now. A one stop shop for all things sushi/sashimi/Japanese related!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great high quality sushi takeout spot in Toronto. Friendly and busy. Order before you go. I have coming here for years. Lots of free parking. You can hand pick whole pieces of tuna, salmon, yellowtail etc from their fridge and ask them to cut it into sushi or sashimi on a takeout platter. Great idea for parties.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

went to go buy sushi grade salmon, it was the freshest salmon Ive ever had and it was a reasonable price, highly recommend, so delicious

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I am so disappointed. It is my second time to have diarrhoea after eating the fish here. I ordered tuna and salmon this time. Last time I thought it was just an accident since this is a reputable restaurant. So I gave it a try again. I didn t get diarrhoea by having salmon and tuna sashimi from other restaurants. This restaurant should really be careful with the food quality and cleanliness. After having diarrhoea and getting sick for two times from this ..never again.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great food, fresh.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great assortment of high-end sushi grade fish. Very friendly and helpful staff. Choose your fish and they will slice and arrange. Awesome!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

My go to place for fresh sashimi and sushi!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

I wouldnt be exaggerating if I said the sushi they offer is among the best I have ever had, if not THE best sushi Ive ever had! Absolutely heavenly!.. I tried Taros sushi for the first time in 2015 and didnt get to try it again until today, and just as I remember it, premium quality!

December 21, 2022

Waited 50 minutes for an order

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

I love coming here to get fish. There is always a wide variety to choose from. I would recommend going early since it does get busy during lunch time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

great fresh and they have a wide variety of sushi and sashimi available Parking: a lot of parking is available, but it is shared with the other establishments beside it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Wow. Awesome experience. I ve walked by this place a couple of times but wanted to give it a try for the first time today. I picked up the sashimi platter from the fridge section $40. It was a bit pricey but honestly much better quality than what you d find at restaurants. The main attraction was the tuna. It wasn t terribly defrosted and bland like most places. I d say the freshness and taste rivals to at of Vancouver sushi. Worth the price if you re in the mood for good quality fish

★★★★
December 21, 2022

a little pricey but obv you get what you pay for! Good selection of high quality Japanese ingredients!! My only Major knock is its cashless Who turns down cash in this economy ?!?!?

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Clean sushi grade fish..well staffed and helpful..probably the best selection in the GTA for Japanese seafood.. wish their prices were better and more affordable.

★★
December 21, 2022

I bought a bunch of sushi tonight. With all the positive reviews I have to say I was a bit disappointed. Like its fresh but it tastes really, really fishy. Also the salmon and some of the tuna all had hard white, chewy pieces that made them inedible for me. I would have expected leaner cuts. I dont even feel like finishing it, when is crazy considering how much I like sushi. It could be it was a bad day, but considering the hype, I wont go out of my way to buy it.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Good sushi at reasonable prices. Would love to try more of their other items and offerings.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Bought some sushi grade salmon, tuna, tobiko, etc. to make homemade sushi. The quality of the fish is very good. They will also slice up the fish into ready to eat sushi, if you ask. We also tried their takeout platters - theyre pricier than most sushi places, but the quality is better and tastes better.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Absolutely splendid! Taro has never let me down when it comes to fresh fish and selection. Been a customer since the days of j town. I love being able to pick what I want from the fridge and having everything sliced to my liking while I waited. Service is always pleasant. Do note the new hours...theyre only open 4 days a week now. Will not hesitate to recommend!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Small local seafood market with top quality fish perfect for sushi making. We ll usually select a few varieties and have the fish cut sashimi style, bring home and make our own poke bowls. They also carry other sushi making ingredients and imported Japanese goodies.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Excellent Chirashi Don! Great service when you order online - my order was ready when I arrived.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Was reluctant because of price. Best sushi Ive had in a while.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Great place to get fresh, delicious sushi. There are different set platters you can pre-order 24 hours ahead of time or in store if you re willing to wait a little while they are prepared. The sashimi are fresh and they can slice them for you while you wait. The place can get busy but staff are efficient and friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Lots of fresh fish, parking is a little difficult. But great place to find good sushi/sashimi.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Order was prompt, good communication, food was fresh, employees were courteous, As of October 2022 - only debit or credit is accepted as payment.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

DIY sushi has never been easier

★★★★
December 21, 2022

They have more selections, sometimes they even have some fish you have never heard of. But you have to pick a right time to go there. Long line up on the weekends and they only open 4 days a week. Quality wise, cant complain. They are very good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Busy place with a wide selection of fresh seafood. Never disappoints my cravings. Super nice staff as well. Go at lunchtime so you get more options since everything goes out of the door fast! Parking: Not a lot of parking spaces, but people tend to make short stay so its not too bad.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

By far the best sushi in the city Hands down. I tried a lot of places but no one can compare to these guys. Mouthwatering melt in your mouth fresh sushi. I ve recommended many friends and I will continue to suggest to everybody. Very high-quality delicious made with love and care. They are only open four days a week which is the only downfall

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Great selection of quality seafood and other Japanese products to go!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Very fresh fish and sea urchin, we also bought natto, etc. They are all good. We will go there again in the future.

December 21, 2022

Got a piece of ocean trout and a premade sashimi platter today, which came out to just under $90. The ocean trout was nice and fresh. The premade platter, not so much. The torched pieces of fish were mushy, the salmon and tuna were old and oxidized, (only noticed once we got home and under good light. Note that the store has fairly dim lighting) and the worst part is my dad got diarrhea after eating the platter for lunch. Totally not worth it since spending $90 at almost any other sushi restaurant will net you a platter (granted, its way less variety) that is fresher and more filling.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Have Returned. Highly Recommended. Countless, countless times ever since I found out about this fresh fish market. The quality is as consistent as if youre in Japan, though prices have recently skyrocketed. I would recommend coming no later than 45mins prior to closing or you will not have the full selection available (but they will sometimes re-fill right before closing). Tuna - skip the low end Toro. If youre going to do it, go straight for SSS. The rest is mid, but sometimes rarely, youll find a SS that is SSS. $35- $50+ Salmon - One of the best value cuts. $12 -$16 Hamachi - Great cuts are available unfortunately theyre all huge blocks of $25-$40. Aji/Sickleback - Great value cut. $9 Scallops - Super fresh, sweet and firm texture. $12 - $16 ShimeSaba - Top 2 buys from this place, especially if you like Mackerel. Super high value buy. $9 - $12 They sell pre-made, rice, vinegar, soy-sauce, frozen ramen, some drinks. They have it all, including cutting your fish into nigiri or sashimi slices. They also sell perfectly made shari/sushi rice for $3 to save you the trouble. So plan your next omakase here! Takes AMEX.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Very awesome local fish and seafood shops. Have chef onsite to cut fish or sashimi and lots of related products to buy from. You can order sushi rolls or poke bowls from here. We order the seafood don at the end. The seafood don is loaded with fresh sashimi taste fantastic. With soy sauce I finish everything within minutes. Definitely will come again if have time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Excellent food and quality. A bit pricy but satisfied.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Nice seafood place! You can choose what sashimi you want and they can do the slicing for free. Only open from Wednesday to Saturday. Hope they can open more days!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

I bought zirashi don and the taste was great. I come here very often. All items are fresh.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Fresh sashimi, but very expensive

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

if you have been to The Tokyo fish market it is very difficult to find anthing like that in Toronto. But Taros does very well with range of products in a small establishment in North York .Friendly manager and staff they are very helpful and the fish is wonderful.The prices are similar to Tokyo but this is gormet food.Happy feasting

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Food and services are of high quality, but the selection is limited

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

i love taro s fish!! honestly saved me so much money from ordering sushi and the fish is always super fresh. parking is really hard to find though, the parking lot is always full so sometimes you d have to wait a while or park on one of the side streets

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Quality, clean and organized. This is a better option than going to a Japanese restaurant. You can pick your sashimi and get them to slice them for free.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Fish is really fresh. Price is on the expensive side but totally worth it. Be prepared it s long line up.