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Yorkville, Toronto

# Sushi Masaki Saito

Masaki Saito's six-seat Yorkville counter remains Canada's most exacting Edomae sushi experience.

FlightLogic expert score: **9/10** · Editorial composite rating 4.7/5 · ££££ · [Sushi](https://flightlogic.co.uk/restaurants/cuisine/sushi/) , [Edomae](https://flightlogic.co.uk/restaurants/cuisine/edomae/)

Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 3.0

Quick answer

**Is Sushi Masaki Saito worth visiting?** FlightLogic assigns an expert score of 9/10 based on editorial research. The 4.7/5 star figure is an editorial composite for guide comparison — not a verified consumer aggregate. It has 1 Michelin star. Best for serious sushi diners, tiny omakase counters, yorkville splurges.

## About Sushi Masaki Saito

Sushi Masaki Saito is tiny, costly, and still unusually focused. The Yorkville counter imports much of its seafood from Japan, then works through Edomae aging, curing, rice temperature, and vinegar balance with almost no distraction from the room. Its Michelin rating was downgraded in the 2025 Toronto guide, but the experience remains among Canada's most rarefied meals. The appeal is not abundance; it is watching a chef manage temperature, timing, and knife work piece by piece.

## Menu highlights

- **Chef Omakase** C$680 *Edomae sushi sequence for six counter seats*
- **Kohada Nigiri** included *A benchmark cured silver-skinned fish showing rice and vinegar precision*
- **Bluefin Tuna Progression** included *Akami, chutoro, and otoro served to show fat, temperature, and aging*

Rating transparency

**FlightLogic expert score: 9/10.** Star ratings on this page are editorial composites from named FlightLogic research — not aggregated consumer submissions — unless individually marked as verified below. [How we verify reviews](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/)

Star rating is a FlightLogic editorial composite for guide purposes. Individual excerpts below are editorial samples unless marked with transaction or geolocation verification.

## Editorial rating breakdown

Distribution reflects FlightLogic editorial modelling for guide comparison. See published excerpts below.

## Published reviews

Sorted by date (newest first). We do not reorder by rating or “helpfulness”. [Review integrity policy](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/)

1. ★★★★☆ 4.0 Editorial sample The cooking is polished without feeling anonymous, especially when the kitchen leans into sushi detail instead of luxury for its own sake. It is expensive, but the service rhythm and wine advice made the longer menu feel measured. — Sarah Mitchell · 22 May 2026
2. ★★★★★ 5.0 Editorial sample Sushi Masaki Saito feels completely anchored in Yorkville: the room, pacing, and chef omakase all make the meal feel specific rather than imported. The strongest courses had a clear point of view and enough restraint to avoid turning dinner into a demonstration. — Yuki Tanaka · 14 March 2026

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### How far ahead should I book Sushi Masaki Saito?

For prime dinner seats, book at least two to three months ahead; tasting counters and weekend tables usually move fastest.

### Is Sushi Masaki Saito best for a full tasting menu?

Yes. It is an omakase-only counter, and the value is in the chef-controlled sequence and timing.

## Visit info

### Hours

**Monday**

Closed

**Tuesday**

18:00-22:00

**Wednesday**

18:00-22:00

**Thursday**

18:00-22:00

**Friday**

12:00-14:00, 18:00-22:30

**Saturday**

12:00-14:00, 18:00-22:30

**Sunday**

Closed

### Features

- Reservations accepted
- Wheelchair accessible

Last updated: 28 June 2026

## Location

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