Toronto’s best spots for sushi

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Ask any sushi lover what their favourite kind is and they’ll tell you in an instant. While it’s always fun to see how many spicy tuna rolls you can indulge in at an all-you-can-eat sushi joint, sushi is traditionally meant to be enjoyed à la carte. Whether you enjoy a mix of sushi and sashimi, are loyal to the specialty maki rolls, or love sampling different nigiri, here are five of Toronto’s best sushi restaurants to check out when the craving hits.

Aburi Hana

The newest venture by the owners of Miku Toronto and TORA, Aburi Hana offers a full-blown sensory experience to diners who enter this upscale Yorkville sushi spot. Aburi Hana specializes in modern Kyō-Kaiseki techniques, which means that the sushi gets its flavour from the freshness of the ingredients used, and doesn’t rely on heavy seasonings, like soy sauce or other additives and mayonnaise-based sauces. Aburi Hana’s takeout menu, Aburi at Home, features a selection of Oju platters, which feed between two and four people and feature bespoke tiers with seasonal sashimi or protein offerings, as well as the popular Aburi Hana Temaki Set, which spotlights East Coast uni (sea urchins) ika (squid), hotate (scallops), negitoro and Ō-toro (minced fatty tuna), aka ebi (shrimp) tartare, and Wagyu (beef) tartare.