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Sushi Moto
Categories: Restaurants Sushi Bars Nightlife Bars Wine Bars Sushi Bars, Wine Bars
4901 Yonge StNorth York, ON M2N 5N4
Neighbourhood: Willowdale
(416) 224-0741
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 11 am - 2 am
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Late Night, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
About This Business:
Authentic homemade Jewish food, plus Middle Eastern and Classic Canadian dishes. Frequent live music.
19 reviews for Sushi Moto
19 reviews in English
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Review from Novia Z.
Willowdale, Toronto, ON
11/23/2011
very fresh sashimi.
I love their soup before meal. It has noodles in it and won't make you too full.
It is a very big place.
Kinda expensive. -
Review from Raymond W.
Toronto, ON
12/10/2011
I've been severely ill for the last two weeks, whatever I ate it was sure to be regurgitated back up...so why I picked fish I don't know.
I went on a Thursday night with no reservations and there were no tables available, what is this place, the Ritz?
I was so much under the weather I didn't notice a thing until my first shot of wasabi. Sushi Moto is an Asian sportsbar--just like Crazy Wingz--only they served sushi. I asked the waitress what types of tea they had.
"Green tea, that's the only type," she replied.
I'll have that type then...everybody laughed at my completely meaningless and unfunny joke, so I laughed back just to fit in. This was annoying.
It wasn't until she returned with my tea did I realise how freaking cute my waitress was. Then I noticed that all of the waitresses here were wearing booty shorts, in December. Oh...it was THAT kinda sports bar. I'm the last person to pay attention to the Women in these type of establishments, but my waitress was so super cute. I tried to sound cool, but my sick had me sounding like rusted pipe.
I went through the menu, there were no photos. I don't care if I've been to a million sushi restaurants or the same sushi restaurant a million times, a sushi restaurant needs to have photographs on the menu! This should be LAW!
I was amazed by the prices here, they were charging twenty bucks and over for bento boxes, and ten bucks for maki rolls. It's like Milestones decided to serve sushi but kept all their pretentious prices. How much were these booty shorts running them?? Was there a Saki room?
We ordered about eighty bucks worth of food, and it wasn't worth it. Spider roll was novice, the sashimi was fresh but so what? I had sea urchin just once, and I don't remember it tasting so disgusting. It literally tasted like I was eating diarrhoea. The worst part was...I didn't know whether the foul taste meant it was spoiled or fresh.
The décor is all wrong for a Japanese restaurant, it should be a Moxie's or something along those lines. I've always believed that sex and food were a bad mix. They serve those giant boat plated platters here, but the environment was too trendy for this kind of food. The only reason I would go back is to get the number of that gorgeous waitress. But it might take awhile for the foul taste of dead sea urchin to completely be out of my mouth.
SushiMOTO huh? Well...poor reception if you ask me. -
Review from Q H.
North York, ON
11/28/2011
I've been to this place only once, and had chirashi. The fish was fresh, and the slices were thick and chunky.
The place is very clean and modern. The tables are large, and there is enough space between tables. The place was packed at 10:00 PM on a weekday, and the noise level was fairly high. The staff members weren't that attentive though. They were actually talking to each other on a table. And my waiter literally dropped the bowl onto my table, which was not pleasant. Maybe he is new at this, and is not familiar with restaurant manners. The service was a bit slower than I thought.
If you live around the area, and if you love sushi, this can become your regular eat-out place. -
Review from Kobe L.
North York, ON
12/9/2011
Spacious place. Okay sushi. On the pricier side for the quality.
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Review from Jim G.
This fine bar/sushi restaurant sits on the former location of the Black Bull tavern beside Smokey Joe's on the east side of Yonge north of Sheppard. The food is really good. This is easily the best sushi restaurant in North York. I haven't been to some of the finer sushi restaurants in Toronto and the GTA, but this is the best experience I've had overall. The fish is fresh, the staff is attentive (sometimes a touch overattentive, and a little touchy-feely), and the bar is new and clean. The chefs really know what they're doing and their plating is traditional. On one recent trip the chef came around the bar to correct the plate position in front of me; apparently the server had put it the wrong way around.
The food here is likely more expensive than other spots in the neighbourhood. The small sashimi, which is enough for 2-3 people depending on how piggish you feel, is $38. The butterfish and whitefish in particular are delicious. They offer many a la carte items, and the menu is well laid out and the items are explained properly. I've never felt off a few hours after eating here as I have at other places.
This place gets five stars from me. I'll go back again and again. -
Review from Jonas B.
Toronto, ON
11/5/2011
Surprisingly fresh sashimi.
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Review from Jennifer L.
Toronto, ON
5/23/2011
Unfortunately we stopped at this place after we already had dinner just for some drinks. We ended up eating a bunch of rolls anyways because they were soo good.
The atmosphere was awesome and the servers were great. We had agedashi tofu (crispy tofu in teriyaki sauce), electric banana (which was weird at first but actually quite tasty), beautiful roll (scallop, avocado, smoked salmon), yam tempura. It was ALL amazing!
I'll definitely be going back for a full dinner/meal. Not only is the food super tasty, but they have great drinks too!
I had the white wine saki sangria, the rose saki sangria, and the plum wine. They were all well presented and very flavorful.
Prices were more expensive than the regular sushi places but overall fairly reasonable. Definitely a must try. -
Review from Angie C.
Toronto, ON
11/28/2010
I've been to this place several times now (for both lunch and dinner). My absolute favourite is the Lobster Roll (tempura lobster with sweet mayo, like a Dynamite Roll on steroids). It's the bomb!
Service is always friendly, the waitresses are really sweet. Ambience is cool, they managed to successfully transform it from the previous run down pub to an upscale sushi bar. They also have fun sushi roll names, so bring a hot date to try the "Erotica" Roll...
My only complaint (since I am a bit of a cheapie) is that this place is expensive at night! Entrees and stuff range into the plus $20s. The food is good, but not remarkable...you can easily get the same quality of food elsewhere for less. Just sayin'. -
Review from Annie L.
Markham, ON
1/17/2011 4 photos
My friend recommended this place cause he lives walking distance. I'm not a fan but I'll give my thoughts.
It seems to cater to westerners as crowd is filled With them. Menu is mid-range, not as affordable but fresh and tasty! They carry "Asahi Black Beer" which is a plus but most Japanese restaurants do unless it's Chinese own. The waiter wasn't up to speed cause he forgot our drink a couple times with us reminding him. Decor is nice.
Overall, I thought it was good cause we didn't break the bank but combination didn't fill us up. We've ordered 3 "Asahi Black Beer," 2 pint of Hoegaarden. 2 rolls and 90 piece combination platter to share with 5 people. They did throw in Edamame soy beans on the house. The bill came down to $165 with tax. -
Review from Janna S.
2/22/2011
I'm not sure what took me so long to try this place out! I came her for lunch yesterday and I had a great sashimi meal. It was definitely on the high end of the price range for lunch, but I find it's hard to get deals on sashimi anyways. Usually cheap rolls = tempura and/or avocado filler. That being said, chirashi is a lot less labour intensive than most rolls.
Service was extremely fast, which was great because I was in a rush. I would come back here for dinner if I wanted to splurge, but overall the price point isn't in my lunch range. I'd say the quality IS good - the salad and presentation were a cut above what I've seen elsewhere, but I didn't see the aforementioned "lunch specials" mentioned in other reviews.
I really like the cozy booths and the ambiance. Next time I'll have to order off the drink menu! -
Review from Jing K.
Toronto, ON
5/22/2010 3 photos
I wonder if I were to review this place again and give it a 4 then it could have the 3.5 that I think it deserves.
I went to newly opened (as of May 18th) "Sushi MOTO sake & wine bar" with a group of four before going to the Sheppard Grande for a show. The decor is slick and more downtown than North York. Think Keg Lounge styles; dark banquettes and flooring, fancy wood panelling. There are even a few counter height tables with troughs cut out in the centre filled with ice to better keep your drinks cold. Several large flat screens were showing the hockey game. Even the bathroom was newly renovated. The service was friendly and earnest.
Between the four of us we ordered mostly maki rolls nicely presented on rectangular plates with veggie garnish cut into butterflies. The beef teriyaki was very nice, cooked from a whole piece of thin steak. The complementary noodle amuse-bouche was a bit soft. My Asahi can of beer ($10) wasn't as cold as it should have been. The menu is extensive and a bit confusingly organized. I felt that the total bill was on the higher side for standard issue sushi.
Sushi Moto has a lot of promise and I hope with opening week jitters out the way they will be deserving of the 4 I really want to give them! -
Review from K V.
Thornhill, ON
3/14/2011 3 photos
First and foremost, it's a bar. There is lots of drinks to choose from, including my favourite dry Asahi 640ml, which can be conveniently shared by two people.
The atmosphere is trendy and upscale, I like the wooden decor and bar tables. It is actually larger than you first think because there is also a large room at the back. The servers are nice and friendly, they strive to be good, but can forget some things here and there.
Now for the sushi, I'm not especially thrilled by their maki, somehow they are always average, I almost cannot tell the difference between dragon roll and California. I think it is best to stick to sashimi or nigiri at Sushi Moto, because their fish is fresh and their cuts are well done. The garden salad is a hit with me, I worship anyone capable of throwing tasty home made dressing together, the lettuce is crispy fresh as are other ingredients which makes for an uplifting combination with the dressing. Their shrimp tempura comes with some veggies, which is a great touch in my opinion.
So overall it is a nice place to grab a bite before the movies at Sheppard Grand, but it is bit pricey for me, so one star off. -
Review from Stuart C.
North York, ON
6/6/2010 1 Check-in Here
Hi all,
I recently had the pleasure of visiting this newly opened venue. I'll break it down into a few key points to keep it flowing:
1. Drinks - First and foremost, drinks are refreshing, plentiful, and they've got something for everyone. I came with a few friends so we got to try a variety of things from martinis to soju/sake bottles and more. 4 out of 5, the price is a bit touch and go.
2. Food - Fresh, Tasty, and Affordable. Nothing more needs to be said. 5 out of 5.
3. Service - Friendly, fast, and funny. More than one server catered to us and the attitude was more than pleasant. Also, the bartender, particularly the girl in black, dealt with a huge influx of orders with stellar coolness and efficiency. She must be the bar manager. 5 out of 5.
4. Atmosphere - Asian minimalist but with a hint of a traditional Japanese Sushi bar. I know this is a personal preference, but I like it. 5 out of 5.
Will be back often, hope to see you around! -
Review from neesa r.
2/2/2011
been here only few times and always for lunch. lunch options are very good and at least vegetarian options are pretty cheap (tofu bento box + soup + salad = $7). the food is yummy! and they have some interesting appetizers like avocado tempura! which is just delicious!
the staff is friendly and helpful.
I love the ambiance of the place which is high teck but at the same time traditional.
Judging by the dinner menu - it becomes pricey at night, but it's one of the best lunch places in the area. -
Review from Lee C.
North York, ON
10/12/2010 2 photos
Just went here on a Friday evening and it was pretty packed. We walked in and was presented with a waitress to show us to our table. Then all of a sudden there were 3-4 waitresses and not sure who was taking care of us. Food was mediocre, kind of looked fancy, but it was not worth the price tag after 30 minutes of waiting for the first dish. There are much better places on Springgarden Ave. for better bang for your buck. Great atmosphere for friends to have some brew or sake, but it will be a while before I come back again.
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Review from glenn c.
North York, ON
4/18/2011
The place is an unusual mashup of a sushi restaurant and a hip/trendy bar (e.g. loud music, cute waitresses, etc.).
The sushi is very good and fresh. This is what I would expect for the above average price.
I assume that the chef is trying to put his own twists on the dishes that you expect from a sushi restaurant... the salad comes with orange zest thrown in. Unfortunately, I do not particularly enjoy orange zest.
The sashimi I ordered was garnished with a piece of ?green onion? shaped into an arch. Ok.
The food is good but there are a lot of things about this place that is simply unusual. -
Review from Patty H.
North York, ON
6/12/2010 1 photo
Just had sushi at sushi moto. Mediocre sushi and i am not impressed. Large drink menu but the price is on the high side. The price for the sushi is about 1 dollar per piece and it's not cheaper if u order larger amount. The setting of the restaurant is nice but I wouldn't come here Just for dinner.
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Review from Patricia S.
North York, ON
6/3/2010
Very good food. I have been and salmon sashimi ~ Huge portions!
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Review from Jamie B.
North York, ON
7/19/2010
This place is the upscale brother of Momo Yama located just west of yonge on steeles. I was a big fan of momo when my gf took me there. This place is no exception. The staff is full of cute asian girls that are happier than the whole sailor moon clique. The chefs are well kept and are very into to what they are producing. Now the food. We kept it simple and just went with two rolls. Can't recall what we had but they held up the same quality that I would except. Good place to eat.
