Kaito Sushi

It is an intimate omakase sushi bar at 1211 St Clair Avenue West, where chef Donghwi Jang curates a multi-course nigiri tasting for up to eight guests at the sushi bar. Reservations are required.

The tasting centers on precision nigiri: diners praise the smoked salmon nigiri, buttery fatty tuna (otoro), optional uni supplement, scallop, and warm sweet anago. The kitchen sources saltwater fish and seafood with an eye on sustainability.

Booking is online through the restaurant's website, and a credit card is required because of limited seating. No-shows or changes within 48 hours are charged the full price, and guests get around one hour at the bar.

Diners report the omakase runs around $69.95 plus tax per person, which reviewers call an affordable entry point for the experience. The set menu changes with seasonal availability.

Children over 5 are welcome, and the chef accommodates shellfish and other allergies plus gluten-free soy sauce on request during online booking. Note that the omakase is a set menu and other preferences are not changed.