The Sushi Bar

Feel this place is definitely over rated. I was just around the area and wanted to try some Japanese food in this area. Came in with high expectation based on the reviews. However the food was not good. smallest black dragon roll I have ever seen and was too salty. Over priced sashimi platter -.- not coming back again. Not even a 3 star restaurant.

I came here with my friends it was my first time here.
They offer many kinds of authentics Japanese food with awesome price.
Friendly and good service.

I really like good quality sushi, so I’ve been trying to scout out all the good sushi places around my neighbourhood! We ordered the sakura sushi platter (35pc) and several stand alone dishes. The quality of fish on the platter varied:
Salmon: above average
Tuna: not good, did not taste fresh
Butter fish: good
White tuna: average
Shrimp: good
The cali, spicy salmon, and rainbow rolls were good. Though these rolls are not traditionally japanese, I still enjoy them greatly!
We also got an unagi onigiri and unagi (eel) sushi a la carte. The unagi was good. A bit salty, but the texture of the meat was better than I expected.
The sushi pizza was a last minute addition made on impulse. I thought it would be similar to the sushi pizzas (not so great) at ayce sushi joints. However, the sushi pizza here surprised me. The crunchy rice used to make the «pizza» was a nice complement to the spicy mayo fish roe «toppings».
The décor and service were good. The servers were attentive and came around often to fill our glasses and ask if we were doing okay.
In light of the other facors, I will give them the benefit of the doubt on some of their fish qualities. Hopefully they will have better tuna when I visit again!

Jimi is one of Toronto’s best kept secrets. For years he’s been known as Dr. Sushi. His spot is a fun sushi bar that’s casual with lots of Japanese curiousities around to look at. Jimi’s sushi is incredibly fresh. The popular rolls and sushi are there on the menu but go to the more traditional menu for something different Takoyaki Balls are a favourite as is the ochuzuke. Jimi’s wife Jue is lovely. Order a yuzu liquor and chill. It’s always a good night here.

The food was so fresh and delicious !! Stuff welcomed us with big hello !! Music makes you feel like you are in Asia. Definitely 5 Stars!!!

Being regulars at Shinobu down the street, we recently began going to the Sushi Bar whenever we aren’t able to get a reservation Shinobu. While the Sushi Bar does not offer dishes on the same level of authenticity as Shinobu, it has its own strengths. The ambience is definitely much better as they had recently relocated and the tables are a comfortable distance apart instead of being very cramped, as there old location was. It’s a very comfortable place to have a quick dinner date or also to go out for dinner and drinks with a group of friends — we’ve done both and were very pleased on both occasions. While I was disappointed that they don’t offer a «deluxe» nigiri set (think scallop, uni, hamachi, etc) most of the items we’ve tried have been quite good and if you really want the premium types, you always have the option of ordering them a la carte. The service is also great as the waitresses are very friendly. On more than one occasion we were also offered specialty items as well as dessert on the house which were greatly appreciated. One thing to note, their mochi dessert is simply the kind you can purchase in packages of 6 or 8 at your local Asian supermarket but they do a good job of making sure they aren’t frosty or overly frozen when served (not always the case at many sushi restaurants).

Oh No! We will never come back to this place!
Their food was extremely bad!
My friend and I orderd Tendon from regular menu. The Tendon sucked! Only 3 small shrimps and Tenkasu (crunchy deep-​fried tempura dough) were on small amount of rice. No miso soup came together. Wait! Tenkasu on rice? No way! Real Tendon comes with big shrimp tempura (of course) and some vegetable tempuras on rice! Also, the shrimp tempura was obviously from frozen! It was totally different food from real «Tendon»! The taste was awful!
I was so surprised when I found many Unilocal user rated this place 5 stars. This place does not deserve even 2 stars!
I saw a lady working at sushi counter dealing with sushi with long pink manicured nail! It is unbelievable! a head chef or restaurant owner allow anyone who handles food to have long nail? No way! I will never ever come back to this place!

This is really a overwhelming restaurant. The price is a little bit pricey regarding to the food. I ordered the seafood rice. Seafood is overcooked, and it does not match with the rice. It is like two separate dish, stir fry seafood and rice. Also, they charge extra 1 dollar with brown rice.
The waitress did not see we don’t have napkin on our table.
Not worth to come if driving that far…
Not even a place to have a quick lunch…
If the price is not good, the food must be qualified
If the food is not that good, the price must be good
That is my value for eating outside.

Gone there twice. We had sashimi platter, clams and their awesome sushi pizzas with sake. One of the best sushi places! Will go back again.

Found «The Sushi Bar» on Yonge north of Lawrence by accident, but the sushi here is excellent. It appears to be Japanese owned and the sushi chef offers very generous size fresh pieces of fish. I had the Chirashi which was delicious and I recommend it to anyone.

Thick fresh and flavourful sushi. Special recommendations to pan fried rice salmon pizza!

Great fresh sushis and very nice service! Always got it delivered under 45mn which is not bad for sushis that great!!!

They were featured in the top 10 best sushi restaurants in Toronto in a popular blog sooo i had to try it… THE BEST SUSHI IN TOWN hands down! Everything we tried we LOVED. The tartare was amazing. The green dragon to die for and the last roll (a combo of shrimp with flambé scallops on top) was unbelievable. The staff is THE BEST. They gave us a few samples to try including a few small salads and gave my son a special treat at the end (soo he’s sold for life)… I will never eat at cheapo Bloor Street sushi restaurants any more…

I obviously didn’t enjoy this place as much as everyone else. I think three stars may even be a stretch — just another average Japanese restaurant in my opinion.
I had a Sushi combo special for 24.99. The salad and Miso soup starters were standard. The Chicken skewers (3) were just terrible — all fat and grizzle, yuck. The best way to describe the sushi is «OK». I was not a big fan of the sushi rice, way to much rice vinegar. The fish was fresh but the final result falls well short of Toronto’s best. My combo at $ 24.99 was not worth it at all.
I must admit the service was definitely above average. Our server was fast, efficient and very polite.
I also liked the Japanese style décor, very comfortable and the restaurant is large enough that it doesn’t feel overly crowded.
I can get far better sushi elsewhere in the city (and I suggest you do as well). Really disappointed given all stellar the reviews.
BK

best sushi in town! by far!

Really good sushi. Lovely Japanese décor with animé playing on the big screen.
Service excellent so friendly.
New location is nice but I hope the varnish smell subsides soon.
Try the sashimi. Yum

This place is great. They are very accommodating to our vegetarian needs (though we have had the odd dynamite roll here, and they’re delicious). I can’t recommend based on the actual sushi, but based on what we’ve had, and the excellent service, I give this place two thumbs up.

Love this place. Great service, amazing sushi. They have expanded and now the ambience is also great.

Recently moved so we almost walked away not noticing it a few blocks away. Great sushi. Great ambience.

This place is full of class and I have always loved the staff and the owner. They are great with our kids too. The sushi is fresh and beautifully presented. I find it comforting that Jimmy always has Jiro Loves Sushi playing on the television as inspiration.

I have been coming to Jimmy’s for years. He just moved to a new, larger and nicer location a few doors down. This is without a doubt my «go to» spot for great tasting, always fresh sushi in Toronto. Heck I come up from Yorkville to Lawrence Park just to go to the Sushi Bar. Always try the Black Cod. It literally melts in your mouth!

When I drove by The Sushi Bar
one evening and saw a huge For Lease sign up, I just don’t believe my eyes! How can my favourite Japanese place be out of business. Then I happily realized they moved to a new location, just 3 doors down… And of course I need to come here for a visit!
This review might be a little bias as I never even ever look at the menu whenever I eat at The Sushi Bar. Just show up and sit at the sushi counter and just eat whatever served to me.
And now I can even drink my sake here?! I just love this new location, so spacious and nicely decorated.
There are quite a few sakes offers here and some even not on the menu.
Chef looked at me looking at the Sake menu, he said Hot or Cold? I said Cold and the pretty waitress just shown up mysteriously with 3 sakes for me to try… Just like magic!
Wakatake Onikoroshi Junmai Daiginjo «Demon Slayer»
Taiheizan Junmai Ginjo“Chogetsu“
Denshin Yuki Junmai Ginjo
And the winner today is Taiheizan Junmai Ginjo“Chogetsu“
Food then mysteriously served to me and I ended up eating non stop for 1.5 hour until he finally asked if I am full… any dessert. How I love this man.
I definitely will be back again and again… My new drinking hole…
Food served omakase style is all seasonal so I always come here to eat with an open mind and empty stomach! Just Feed me!