Hiro Sushi
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416-304-0550
Chef Hiro Yoshida is a warm and affable character behind the counter at his 22-year-old sushi restaurant. His skills and masterful confidence shine through in almost everything he prepares. That said, the dining room’s dull and dated decor doesn’t cut it in a place where the omakase for two costs $140. Still, that omakase brings a lineup of treasures. The requisite soup course finds meaty and tender smoked Arctic char striking a perfect fatty balance against a light dashi broth. A single, massive Hornby Island lambertini oyster, sliced and baked in its half-shell, is just barely cooked and topped with egg yolk and sweet white miso and sesame paste—it’s brilliant and luscious. Barbecued mackerel and spring vegetables are wrapped in bamboo shoots, bound by a bamboo frond and laid on top of a single bamboo leaf. Inside the gorgeous package, the smoky fish is just warm enough to contrast with the cool bamboo. Drizzled with white miso, the temperatures, tastes and textures are delightful. Only the kappa maki disappoints, with overpowering wasabi. Dessert includes a sweet rice dumpling filled with red bean paste and strawberry compote. Mains $25–$35.
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Vegetarian: Yes
Price Range: Dinner for $90 - $130
Editor's Star Rating: 2.5
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