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Hibachi, Sushi and Sake in Ontario – Yes, Please!
Visiting a Japanese restaurant can be a lot of fun, whether you’re at one with your family, friends, or significant other. Who doesn’t love to eat sizzling hot food right off the hibachi grill while enjoying a glass of sake or savoring the taste of fresh and flavorful sushi? How about watching your own personal chef cook right in front of you? Eating at a Japanese eatery is a unique experience, and if you haven’t tried it before, you really need to – and soon!
There are several outstanding hibachi and sushi restaurants in Ontario so if you live there or plan to visit, read on for some recommendations. Any and all of these Japanese eateries will leave you feeling happy and full!
Delighted customers say that the chef’s performance is the highlight of the meal at Hibachi Teppanyaki & Bar in Toronto. Coupled with excellent service by “sweet” staffers, there’s no doubt you’ll enjoy your time at this Japanese restaurant. Plus, the food is high quality and tasty. People rave about the steak, chicken, filet mignon, lobster, and scallops, and say that the sake bombs are awesome.
Other enjoyable aspects of Hibachi Teppanyaki include its fun and lively atmosphere, affordable prices, and good music. So if you’re in the mood to be entertained by a funny and engaging chef who serves you absolutely delicious Japanese cuisine, be sure to visit Hibachi Teppanyaki & Bar as soon as you can!
Check out Hibachi Teppanyaki & Bar’s menu in Toronto, Ontario here.
If you’re searching for a great place to celebrate a birthday or another special occasion, Edoko Japanese Steak House in Ottawa is a great choice. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and its traditional Japanese hibachi grill decor is “beautiful.” Plus, the restaurant is known for the big way in which it commemorates special occasions, even providing a special surprise at the end of those hibachi shows (fun, fun!)
The servers at Edoko are “super friendly,” and the food and drinks are excellent. In fact, don’t forget to try their Japanese iced tea… mmm… or one of the restaurant’s other colorful cocktails – you’ll certainly be pleased! For a fun hibachi experience, be sure not to miss Edoko Japanese Steak House the next time you’re in Ottawa.
Find Edoko Japanese Steak House’s menu in Ottawa, Ontario here.
If you’re reading this article, chances are that you like Japanese food. What about Thai? What about a restaurant that serves both Japanese and Thai? An interesting combo, right? Well, that’s Marukin Restaurant in Windsor in a nutshell. Originally serving only Japanese, the eatery added Thai cuisine to its menu in 2013 after a decade of being in business.
Marukin’s customers enjoy the variety. They also love the “top-notch” sushi and sake! Clean and bright, Marukin offers plenty of vegetarian options and combo meals that patrons find affordable (“best sushi in town for the best price”), generously portioned, fresh, authentic, and delicious (“absolutely incredible”). Considered by locals to be a “hidden gem,” Marukin Restaurant is perfect for a date night, work lunch, or dinner out with friends. Check it out soon!
View Marukin Restaurant’s menu in Windsor, Ontario here.
Amakara Japan in St. Catharines has been in business for 25 years so it’s pretty safe to say they know what they’re doing! When it comes to takeout, they are masters of it – quickly and consistently delivering fresh, mouthwatering food (“best sushi in the Niagara region” and “the greatest Japanese food in town,” say reviewers over and over again) that is beautifully presented. Plus, the sushi and other dishes (appetizers, entrees, and sashimi too) are all reasonably priced to boot.
The indoor dining experience is intimate and a great option for a date night if you prefer to dine in instead of taking out. The service is impeccable, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. So if you’re looking for a Japanese restaurant where you can order the exotic sushi that you can’t get at the all-you-can-eat places, try out Amakara Japan in St. Catharines – you surely won’t be disappointed!
Explore Amakara Japan’s menu in St. Catharines, Ontario here.
“These chefs know what they’re doing!” Well, that about sums it up! Yamato Japanese Restaurant in Toronto serves up amazing Japanese dishes, and you get to watch a chef prepare them right in front of you.
The restaurant’s loyal customers praise its teppanyaki scallops, warm sake, toro and uni nigiri, beef and chicken skewers, egg custard, green tea tiramisu, fried rice (“my favorite dish!”), and more. The hibachi eatery also gets high marks for its amazing service and lively atmosphere. So definitely add Yamato Japanese Restaurant to your bucket list of restaurants. And just a friendly tip to make reservations; given its popularity, this will save you a wait!
Find Yamato Japanese Restaurant’s menu in Toronto, Ontario here.
Written by Marcie Wilmot
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