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Japanese restaurants that are owned by Japanese, instead of Chinese and Korean

 1. Shinobu Sushi

3403 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M4N 2M8
(416) 830-0741

Category: Sushi Bars

5.0 star rating
  11/12/2010

What better to write about Food that I love the most for my 600th Yelp review. (BTW, this is also my 1st anniversary review since I wrote my first ever Yelp review on November 11, 2009 when all these Yelp Madness started!)

Yes I love Japanese food,…More »

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 2. The Sushi Bar

3369 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M5M 1S7
(647) 348-3369

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

5.0 star rating
  11/14/2010 First to Review

I was at The Sushi Bar eating at the sushi bar on a Saturday night sushi outing!

The Sushi Bar is just south of Shinobu which we walked by last Sunday. It is really small, has table for around 10 customers and when I got there at around 6 pm, no…More »

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 3. Zen Japanese Restaurant

2803 Eglinton Ave E
Scarborough, ON M1J 2E1
(416) 265-7111

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Scarborough

5.0 star rating
  4/30/2010

Can I come here for lunch every week? Zen Japanese Restaurant is good as it get for an authentic Japanese food at a reasonable price!

The lunch menu has over 20 different selections starting from $9.99! It is a good deal as it is half the price they…More »

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 4. Aoyama & Sushi Restaurant

2766 Victoria Park Ave
North York, ON M2J 4A8
(416) 494-7373

Category: Sushi Bars

4.0 star rating
  8/25/2010

Aoyama is a really small restaurant located in a strip plaza in Scarborough runned by Japanese people.. One of the places that you can drive by everyday without even noticing it!

Make sure you make a reservations for dinner ok or even lunch if you…More »

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 5. Cafe Green Tea

3160 Steeles Ave E
Markham, ON L3R 3W4
(905) 470-0758

Category: Japanese

4.0 star rating
  10/26/2010

I wish that there are more little Japanese places like Cafe Green Tea.

The Shrimp Tempura Soba noodle I ate here is a Foodie dream noodle. There are so many complex taste in every bite and each different items in the noodles give one different senses…More »

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 6. Guu Izakaya

398 Church Street
Toronto, ON M5B
(416) 977-0999

Categories: Japanese, Tapas Bars

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  3/16/2010

I am smart! I am so smart! I came to Guu Izakaya on a Monday night at 9 PM! There is no wait! We got seated right away at the bar.

This place is busy! This place is buzzing! This place is full of energy! I really enjoy the concept!  I like all the…More »

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 7. Inaho Japanese Restaurant

155 E Beaver Creek Rd
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 2N1
(905) 889-8533

Category: Japanese

4.0 star rating
  11/12/2010

Inaho Japanese restaurant is more reasonable priced than the other Japanese owned Miyabi Japanese Restaurant a couple minute drive away. http://www.yelp.ca/biz...

Why the comparison as they are both small, intimate and the few that has real Japanese…More »

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 8. Inakaya

126 Willowdale Avenue
Toronto, ON M2N 4Y2
(416) 224-8881

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

Neighbourhood: Willowdale

3.0 star rating
  Update - 3/9/2012

Sadly Inakaya no longer offers lunch... no more lunch specials!! :(

Dinner experience here is so so... the food is really good... but the service really lacking and a little over priced for some of the items we shared!!

Rainbow Roll ($15)  - Excellent!…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    12/1/2010

    LUNCH Specials Alert!

    I was looking to have a little taste of Inakaya before coming here for a full… Read more »

 9. Konnichiwa

31 Baldwin St
Toronto, ON M5T 1L2
(416) 593-8538

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  10/22/2010

I am writing this review based on the quality of the Ramen I have at Konnichiwa.

Yes I like the Ramen here better than the one I have at Kenzo.

I found the noodles has much more bite to it VS Kenzo's one are a lot softer and has less texture and got…More »

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 10. Koyoi Restaurant & Bar

2 Irwin Ave
Toronto, ON M4Y 1K9
(647) 351-5128

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

3.0 star rating
  10/13/2011

I was surprised that Koyoi was quite busy when I popped in just a little before 6 pm. On this awful rainy day, why all these people doing here??

Happy Hour... Deal... Value... Tue to Thu between 5 pm to 6 pm if you order a drink, you get Udon, Koyoi…More »

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 11. Solo Sushi Bekkan

3 Grosvenor St
Toronto, ON M4Y 1A9
(416) 925-3388

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  9/17/2011

Lunch Specials!! $8.95 cash only for miso soup, salad and 4 piece of sushi and 1 maki room all Chef's Surprise..

I was pleasantly surprise as my sushi were all fantastic! My tuna roll was so so so good... just melt in my mouth while I enjoyed every…More »

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 12. Le Cafe Michi

1802 Pharmacy Ave
Toronto, ON M1T 1H6
(416) 490-9688

Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese

Neighbourhood: Scarborough

3.0 star rating
  Update - 9/10/2011

Le Cafe Michi you really disappointed me!! I was hoping you can impressed my Yelp Blogger Japanese food expert with your food, but in fact you embarrassed me...

You charged $8 for your Toro Miki which we were happy to pay expected that it would at…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    11/9/2009

    Le Cafe Michi has one of my favourite solo lunch Japanese Restaurants.

    I always arrive before 12 pm… Read more »

 13. Niwatei

3160 Steeles Ave E
Markham, ON L3R 3W4
(905) 513-6492

Category: Japanese

4.0 star rating
  8/30/2010

I have been wanting to try Niwatei's Ramen for the longest time. But with their limited openings hours (no weekday lunch hours and closed on Mondays), it is really not easy to make the time to go..

Finally, I made the time to visit on a Sunny Saturday…More »

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 14. Soba Canada

120 Bloor St E
Toronto, ON M4W 3N4
(416) 436-7997

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  12/3/2010

I really enjoyed my experience of Fresh made Soba at Soba Canada.. Just the idea of having someone willing to offer this unique and authentic experience in Toronto! That alone worth an extra 1 star!

Buckwheat flour suppose to be nutritious and rich…More »

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 15. Solo Sushi Ya

291 Davis Dr
Newmarket, ON L3Y 2N6
(905) 898-6868

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

4.0 star rating
  2/17/2011

Heard about Solo Sushi Ya for the longest time... as a Japanese food fanatic, I am dying to try out this place and see if it is really worth my while to drive all the way up to Newmarket.

Solo Sushi Ya is small nice, traditional Japanese restaurant..…More »

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 16. Taro's Fish

800 Sheppard Ave E
Toronto, ON M2K 1C3
(416) 730-8555

Category: Seafood Markets

Neighbourhood: Bayview Village

4.0 star rating
  9/11/2010

What a cute store! What a great place to take photos!! Snap Snap Snap!!

Everything is so colourful here and interesting. So Japanese feeling as everything is so clean, so tidy, so polite and so expensive ....

I will be broke if I going to stuffed…More »

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 17. Ariake Japanese Restaurant

7700 Bathurst St
Thornhill, ON L4J 7Y3
(905) 709-3452

Category: Japanese

3.0 star rating
  11/25/2009 First to Review

Ariake Japanese Restaurant is right across from the Promenade Mall at Bathurst and Centre Street.

This restaurant is runned by Japanese family. A really small place that can sit around 20 people tops with 1 waitress during lunch time.

They do have…More »

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 18. Guu SakaBar

559 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M5S 1Y6
(647) 343-1101

Category: Japanese

3.0 star rating
  Update - 6/25/2011

I am giving Guu SakaBar a second chance.. not because I have such a good experience the first time, but my Yelp Blogger Friend has never been to any Guu??!! How can that be? This has to be corrected and change! I willing to risk not getting any of…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    3/23/2011

    Guu Guu Guu.. my yelper's friends all excited at the new opening of Guu SakaBar.

    We walked by and… Read more »

 19. Izakaya Ju

3160 Steeles Avenue E
Markham, ON L3R 3Y2
(905) 474-1058

Category: Japanese

4.0 star rating
  Update - 10/29/2011

Izakaya Ju is one of the rare places I recommend NOT to come here for Lunch Special.

Come after work to Izakaya Ju for a authentic Japanese experience. Watching my Yakitori being prepared on open flame did the extra excitement.

Kawa - skin (salted) $2
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  • 3.0 star rating
    5/13/2010

    We dropped by Izakaya Ju on a rainy afternoon for lunch after reading the excellent yelp review by… Read more »

 20. Japango Sushi & Noodle Restaurants

122 Elizabeth St
Toronto, ON M5G 1P5
(416) 599-5557

Category: Sushi Bars

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

3.0 star rating
  2/26/2011

When all previous yelp reviewers comment how Japango small is.. I cannot comprehend until I drop by for their lunch specials.

Maybe I have been eating and yelping too much, I can barely fit through to sit down at the table... 6 inches gap between…More »

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 21. Manpuku Japanese Eatery

105 McCaul St
Toronto, ON M5T 2X4
(416) 979-6763

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

3.0 star rating
  2/24/2011

Manpuku Japanese Eatery is great for some cheap eats!

I cannot fault my $3.99 udon.. Yes I have much better udon before. The udon at Manpuku is a little overcooked.. the soup is a little salty... and the fish cake that comes with it are supermarket…More »

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 22. Mikado Japanese Restaurant

114 Laird Dr
East York, ON M4G 3V3
(416) 421-6016

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

3.0 star rating
  12/15/2010

Mikado Japanese Restaurant is nice and homey....

Stepping inside takes me back in time and across the oceans, feels like I am in a small restaurant in a small Japanese village 30 years + ago... Hey it is not a bad thing.. as it does have its…More »

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 23. Miyabi Japanese Restaurant

280 West Beaver Creek Road
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3Z1
(905) 709-2915

Category: Japanese

3.0 star rating
  6/30/2010

If you are used to the cheap $6 sushi lunch special in the Richmond Hill area, You will in shock when you see the lunch menu at Miyabi... minimum is $10. One of the full lunch set is $37.50! hmmmm

I was welcome warmly by nice Japanese lady when I…More »

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 24. Nigiri-Ya

897 Millwood Rd
Toronto, ON M4G 1X2
(416) 423-4419

Category: Japanese

3.0 star rating
  12/9/2010

Nigiri-Ya Sushi to Go is a nice and cozy sushi joint!

I always have a soft side when it comes to small family owned business like Nigiri-Ya. I wish there are more businesses like that instead of those big box/franchise ones that everyone is faceless…More »

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 25. Rikishi Japanese Restaurant

833 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M6G 1M1
(416) 538-0760

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Bickford Park

3.0 star rating
  4/9/2011

I am having this strange feeling... I am on a MISSION to try out all the Japanese restaurants in GTA...

Which lead me to Rikishi Japanese Restaurant - a nice little restaurant... Super Friendly Smiley Waitress who kept asking me zillions of time if I…More »

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 26. Sushi 67

67 Roncesvalles Ave
Toronto, ON M6R 2K6
(647) 717-8744

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Roncesvalles

3.0 star rating
  2/9/2011 First to Review

I just love small, cute Japanese restaurant!! Sushi! 67 really fits the bill.. So small that it is like a takeout place with just 10 seats only if you do want to eat in!

I walked by the restaurant on a cold, freezing winter afternoon and could not…More »

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 27. Sushi Marche

1105 Queen St E
Toronto, ON M4M 1K7
(416) 463-0114

Category: Sushi Bars

Neighbourhood: Leslieville

3.0 star rating
  Update - 9/14/2010

2.5 stars

This recent visit to Sushi Marche is a little let down, compare to my previous experience.

The sushi are not tasting as good. Maybe I have tried Taro's Fish and that experiene have change my idea or standard of what good sushi are like??

I…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    11/24/2009

    This is one of the most expensive take out Spicy Tuna Inside-Out Roll I ever have!

    I can tell you… Read more »

 28. Kobo Gourmet

512 Kingston Rd
Pickering, ON L1V 1A6
(905) 839-4824

Category: Japanese

2.0 star rating
  3/5/2011

2.5 stars

Kobo Gourmet is a decent Japanese owned Japanese restaurant if you are far out in the East... but definitely not comparable to some of the Japanese sushi place in Toronto.

Most of the dishes ordered for the night is passable... not bad..…More »

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