The 8 Best Sushi Restaurants in North York
Ranked by a combination of food quality, value, creativity, and community buzz on Reddit and XiaoHongShu. All prices, addresses, and operating status reviewed against restaurant websites, Yelp, and Google Maps on September 26, 2026 — all 8 confirmed operational via the Google Places API, with review counts refreshed at the same time.
Best Overall
1
Hana Don
📍 1800 Sheppard Ave E Unit 2020, North York (CF Fairview Mall)
$25 – $55 per person
What to Order
The Trio Toro Don is the hero — three cuts of fatty tuna (akami, chutoro, otoro) layered with caviar over warm rice. The Lobster Don features a whole 1.5-lb lobster. Premium seafood is flown from Tsukiji within 5 days; menu skews donburi-first rather than rolls, which is the differentiator.
Google Maps: 4.1 stars (638+ reviews as of September 2026). Trending on XiaoHongShu under #北约克美食 with 2,200+ likes on posts about the dry-aged bluefin tuna donburi. Daily Hive and TasteToronto featured the Fairview Mall opening as a Toronto-area expansion.
The Hype Pick
2
Aburi TORA
📍 Yorkdale Shopping Centre, North York
$35 – $60 per person
What to Order
The Aburi Ebi Oshi and Edoprime Nigiri showcase the Miku pedigree. The tech-forward experience — iPad ordering and automated "laneway" delivery track — is half the fun. Great for families and groups.
Google Maps: 4.6 stars (5,800+ reviews as of September 2026), plus 95% positive on Uber Eats (836+ reviews). XiaoHongShu: 1,500+ likes on "Yorkdale hidden gem sushi" posts. Weekend waits exceed 60 minutes — plan accordingly.
Best Omakase
3
Ju-Raku
📍 2901 Bayview Ave Unit 101, North York (Bayview Village)
$55 lunch – $158 dinner (Omakase tiers)
What to Order
The Tensho Omakase (16-18 courses) is the headline experience. The Omakase 55 weekday lunch is the accessible entry point at $55 — the cheapest serious omakase tasting in North York. Hamachi Hayashi and Maguro Tataki are standouts on the a-la-carte menu. The teppanyaki counter adds a second dimension to the experience.
Google Maps: 4.6 stars (1,190+ reviews as of September 2026) — a sharp climb from the 30-review count at its 2025 opening. Streets of Toronto called it "the most unexpectedly chic Japanese restaurant in a Toronto mall." Retail Insider featured the Bayview Village launch. The 4,500 sq ft dining room seats 120, with an OpenTable "featured" placement. Reddit r/FoodToronto threads describe it as "Michelin-recommended quality."
Premium Pick
4
Zen Japanese Restaurant
📍 7634 Woodbine Ave, Markham (North York border)
$100 – $250+ per person (Premium Omakase)
What to Order
The Omakase Sushi and Bluefin Tuna Sashimi are why people drive here from across the GTA. The Dinner Sushi Gozen set is a structured way to experience the full range. This is a destination restaurant, not a quick bite.
Reddit r/askTO: frequently cited as "Michelin-recommended" quality. Google Maps: 4.6 stars (920+ reviews as of September 2026). The gold standard for sushi purists in the GTA.
Hidden Gem
5
The 5th Taste
📍 362 Wilson Ave, North York
$20 – $35 per person
What to Order
The Fire Salmon Sushi and Spicy Dynamite Roll are consistently excellent, but the real star is the Salmon Nori Tacos — crispy seaweed shells with fresh fish. Art on a plate, at neighbourhood prices.
Google Maps: 4.5 stars (575+ reviews as of September 2026). TikTok: @torontofoodie "Hidden Gem on Wilson" video hit 55K views. Recent Reddit threads call it the "best local secret" in North York for sushi.
Best Value
6
Sushi Bong
📍 5 Northtown Way, North York (Yonge & Finch)
$15 – $25 per person
What to Order
The Sushi Bong Special is legendary — a massive platter of rolls and nigiri at prices that haven't caught up to 2026 inflation. The Spicy Salmon Roll and Spider Roll are crowd favourites. Expect long takeout waits during peak hours.
Reddit r/askTO: "Most bang for your buck sushi in Toronto" thread (200+ upvotes). Known for generous portions that make other shops look stingy by comparison. Google Maps: 4.3 stars (1,760+ reviews as of September 2026). On Uber Eats, it holds a 4.7-star rating across 3,000+ ratings — the largest delivery review base of any spot on this list.
Trending
7
Ichiban Asian AYCE
📍 5095 Yonge St Suite A9A, North York
$23.99 weekday lunch – $44 weekend dinner (AYCE)
What to Order
The Foie Gras Eel Sushi and Salmon Torched Sushi are the premium AYCE picks. Save room for the Bingsu Dessert Bar — the Korean shaved ice station is the reason this spot went viral.
Google Maps: 4.6 stars (6,400+ reviews as of September 2026) — the largest Google review base of any spot on this list. YouTube: trending "Best new North York AYCE" video (Feb 2026). Yelp counts 107 reviews backing up the $23.99 weekday lunch as one of the better-value AYCE tastings in North York. Social media buzz centres on the bingsu station — a rare dessert offering for an AYCE sushi spot.
Family Favourite
8
Akane Sushi
📍 6212 Yonge St Unit 103A (Centerpoint Mall), North York
$20 – $40 per person
What to Order
The Akane Special Rolls and Love Boat Platter are perfect for sharing. Their Secret Sauce Sampler lets you try house-made sauces across different roll styles. Friendly, consistent, and ideal for families with kids.
Google Maps: 4.7 stars (1,600+ reviews as of September 2026) — one of the highest-rated sushi spots in North York. Community favourite for family-style platters and welcoming service.
What's Trending Right Now
New openings, viral moments, and the spots dominating social media in North York's sushi scene. Operating status reviewed against restaurant websites, Yelp, and Google Maps on September 26, 2026. Between the Sheppard-Yonge and Finch subway stops alone, this stretch now counts at least seven independently-owned sushi counters within a 20-minute walk of each other.
New Opening
Ju-Raku — Bayview Village's Omakase Arrival
2901 Bayview Ave Unit 101 (Bayview Village), North York
$55 lunch–$158 dinner
The most talked-about new Japanese restaurant in North York. A dual sushi-and-teppanyaki concept in a "Scandinavian-Japanese" interior that Streets of Toronto called "unexpectedly chic." Already the default special-occasion pick on Instagram and XiaoHongShu.
Worth the Drive
Mizu Omakase — Scarborough's Viral Budget Tasting
3720 Midland Ave Unit 112, Scarborough
$55 lunch–$89 dinner
Multiple TikTok creators have racked up 55,000+ views on the $89 fifteen-course dinner, and XiaoHongShu crowned it "best budget omakase" with 2,200+ likes. Google Maps backs up the buzz with a 4.6-star rating across 390+ reviews as of September 2026. With just 10–12 Edomae-style seats, it is the closest serious-but-affordable omakase to North York — about a 20-minute drive east from Fairview Mall, and a fraction of the price of a downtown counter.
Reddit Darling
Sushi Moto — The Yonge Street Sleeper
4901 Yonge St, North York
$25–$50
Quietly North York's highest-reviewed sushi spot — 2,445+ Google reviews at 4.3 stars as of September 2026, plus another 432 Yelp reviews, giving it the largest combined review footprint of any sushi spot on this list. The Moto Legend Roll (California maki layered with torched salmon, scallop, and spicy mayo) is the menu's signature. Open until 2AM Thursday-Saturday makes it the late-night sushi default at Sheppard.
Late Bloomer
Hamaru Sushi — The Leslie & York Mills Hideaway
1865 Leslie St, North York
$18–$30
Tucked off Leslie at York Mills with 793+ Google reviews at 4.3 stars as of September 2026 and a steady local following described in food blogs as a "hidden gem." Udon combos with tempura shrimp run $18.95 — one of the better takeout sushi values in the east end of North York.
Aburi Alternative
R Sushi — The Yonge & Finch Torch Specialist
5515 Yonge St, North York
$25–$45
With PROJECT: FISH gone and Aburi TORA a 25-minute drive to Yorkdale, R Sushi has become the closest neighbourhood option for aburi (torch-seared) sushi — Google 4.0 stars (345+ reviews as of September 2026), and Yelp reviewers call it the "best aburi sushi in the Yonge & Finch area." The torched sushi tray and soft shell crab roll are the a la carte standouts, no wait required.
Community Favourite
Hay Sushi — The Sheppard-Yonge Date-Night Pick
17 Spring Garden Ave #15, North York
$25–$45
A block from Sheppard-Yonge station, Hay Sushi carries 1,178+ Google reviews at 4.4 stars as of September 2026 — one of the largest review bases of any independent (non-chain) sushi spot in North York. It's a steady date-night pick for lunch specials and signature rolls light enough to pair with another stop, and the second stop on our Yonge crawl below.
Closed Permanently
PROJECT: FISH (16 Park Home Ave) — Now Closed
16 Park Home Ave, North York
The Yonge & Sheppard aburi destination that anchored this guide for years has closed permanently as of 2026. Google Places confirms CLOSED_PERMANENTLY status. For aburi (flame-seared) sushi in North York, Aburi TORA at Yorkdale is now the closest substitute. Kinka Sushi Bar Izakaya North York (4775 Yonge) and Torch Pressed Sushi (5317 Yonge) have also closed since the last refresh.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best sushi in North York?
Hana Don at 1800 Sheppard Ave E Unit 2020 (CF Fairview Mall) is the best overall sushi destination in North York. Their Trio Toro Don (three cuts of fatty tuna with caviar) is built on premium seafood flown from Tsukiji within five days. For premium omakase, Ju-Raku at 2901 Bayview Ave Unit 101 (Bayview Village) runs from $55 lunch to $158 dinner. The previous longtime pick PROJECT: FISH at 16 Park Home Ave has closed permanently.
What is the cheapest sushi in North York?
Sushi Bong at 5 Northtown Way (Yonge & Finch) starts at $15–$25 per person with famously generous portions. It's consistently voted "best bang for your buck" on Reddit. For AYCE, Ichiban Asian AYCE at 5095 Yonge St offers all-you-can-eat from $30–$45.
Where can I get omakase sushi in North York?
Ju-Raku at 2901 Bayview Ave Unit 101 (Bayview Village) is the most accessible serious omakase: an Omakase 55 weekday lunch tasting at $55, scaling up to a $158 multi-course dinner. For the ultimate splurge, Zen Japanese Restaurant at 7634 Woodbine Ave on the Markham border has omakase from $100–$250+ with a reputation as "Michelin-recommended" quality on Reddit r/askTO. Reddit users debating affordable omakase in 2026 also frequently cite Sushi Yugen and Sushi Umi, but both are downtown rather than North York.
What sushi spots are near Yonge and Sheppard?
Sushi Moto at 4901 Yonge St is steps from Sheppard-Yonge station and is currently the highest-reviewed sushi spot in North York (2,445+ Google reviews as of September 2026; open until 2AM Thu–Sat). Hay Sushi at 17 Spring Garden Ave #15 is a community favourite for dates with 1,178+ Google reviews. Walking north toward Finch, you'll find Ichiban Asian AYCE at 5095 Yonge St Suite A9A and Sushi Bong at 5 Northtown Way.
What is the best AYCE sushi in North York?
Ichiban Asian AYCE at 5095 Yonge St Suite A9A is the top all-you-can-eat sushi at $30–$45 per person, with specialty items like Foie Gras Eel Sushi and a bingsu dessert bar. Sushi Legend North York at 11 Ravel Rd #3&4 (Don Mills/Sheppard) is another popular AYCE with 2,230+ Google reviews. A separate Reddit thread asking specifically about AYCE with vegan options highlighted the gap in the GTA AYCE scene — both Ichiban and Sushi Legend offer vegetable rolls, but neither runs a dedicated vegan menu.
What new sushi restaurants opened in North York recently?
Ju-Raku at 2901 Bayview Ave Unit 101 (Bayview Village) is the biggest 2025 opening, combining omakase sushi with teppanyaki in a Scandinavian-Japanese interior. Hana Don at CF Fairview Mall is the second major arrival — trending on XiaoHongShu for premium donburi flown in from Japan within five days. Note that the longtime Yonge & Sheppard staple PROJECT: FISH, plus Kinka Sushi Bar Izakaya (4775 Yonge) and the Torch Pressed Sushi Yonge location, have all closed permanently between mid-2024 and early 2026.
Where do Reddit users say to get cheap, good sushi in Toronto?
In the May 2026 r/FoodToronto thread "Best sushi you've had in the city that's cheap and good?" (144 upvotes / 143 comments), top-recommended downtown picks were Sushi Yugen, Sushi Umi, and Kata Sushi. For North York specifically, the recurring r/askTO consensus pick is Sushi Bong at 5 Northtown Way for "best bang for your buck" portions from $15, with Sushi Moto mentioned for value-minded specialty rolls along the Yonge corridor.
Where can I get sushi takeout or delivery in North York?
Sushi Bong at 5 Northtown Way is built for takeout and carries a 4.7-star rating across 3,000+ Uber Eats ratings — the largest delivery review base of any spot on this list. Akane Sushi at Centerpoint Mall and The 5th Taste on Wilson Ave both do steady takeout alongside dine-in. All-you-can-eat spots like Ichiban Asian AYCE are dine-in only by design and aren't set up for delivery.
Is there late-night sushi in North York?
Sushi Moto at 4901 Yonge St is the default late-night option, open until 2AM Thursday through Saturday. None of the ranked top 8 spots keep hours that late — Ju-Raku and Zen Japanese Restaurant close by standard dinner service, so plan ahead if you're eating after 11PM.
Is Aburi TORA at Yorkdale worth the wait?
Aburi TORA at Yorkdale has 95% positive ratings on Uber Eats (836+ reviews). Weekend waits can exceed 60 minutes. The Aburi Ebi Oshi and Edoprime Nigiri are the must-orders, and the iPad ordering with automated "laneway" delivery makes it a unique experience at $35–$60 per person.
Where can I get aburi (torched) sushi in North York now that PROJECT: FISH is closed?
Aburi TORA at Yorkdale Shopping Centre is the top pick for torched sushi, though it's technically a drive from most of North York and weekend waits run over an hour. For a closer, no-wait option, R Sushi at 5515 Yonge St (Yonge & Finch) specializes in a la carte torched sushi trays — Google 4.0 stars (345+ reviews as of September 2026), and Yelp reviewers call it the "best aburi sushi in the Yonge & Finch area."
Is Hay Sushi in North York worth a visit?
Yes — Hay Sushi at 17 Spring Garden Ave #15, a block from Sheppard-Yonge station, holds a 4.4-star rating across 1,178+ Google reviews as of September 2026, one of the largest review bases of any independent sushi spot in North York. It's a community favourite for date nights, with lunch specials light enough to pair with a second stop on the Yonge crawl below.
What's the best sushi near Yonge and Finch?
Sushi Bong at 5 Northtown Way is the value pick near Yonge and Finch, with massive à la carte platters from $15 and a 4.3-star Google rating across 1,760+ reviews. Ichiban Asian AYCE at 5095 Yonge St Suite A9A covers the all-you-can-eat side of the intersection, and R Sushi at 5515 Yonge St handles torched (aburi) sushi with no wait, a short walk from either.
Where is Sushi Legend in North York, and is the AYCE good?
Sushi Legend is at 11 Ravel Rd #3&4, near Don Mills and Sheppard, with weekday lunch AYCE at $23.99 and weekend dinner at $41.95. It carries 2,230+ Google reviews confirming consistent speed and a large menu (168+ items), making it one of the biggest all-you-can-eat sushi rosters in North York.
Where can I get a good unagi roll in North York?
Hana Don at 1800 Sheppard Ave E (Fairview Mall) grills unagi to order for its donburi bowls rather than pre-glazing it, which is the main quality difference locals cite. For a classic unagi roll on a sushi menu rather than a bowl, Sushi Moto at 4901 Yonge St and Akane Sushi at Centerpoint Mall both keep it as a standing menu item alongside their specialty rolls.
