Yutaka

Had the Chef's Chirashi Lunch

Really liked this chirashi especially because of the fish selection. At $28, you'd be getting their seasonal premium fishes which changes and a few basic ones.

In this particular one I had, it contained: chutoro, ocean trout, madai (japanese seabream), ebi, ika, hamachi, tako. They were all fresh and delicious. My only issue was the rice was kinda dry and hard instead of sticky as how I like my sushi rice.

The server was nice and very enthusiastic in explaining what was in the chirashi.

Finally, a great alternative when Japango is full! Also, this place is more modern and spacious than Japango so it's better for business lunches or big groups.

I expected a lot more from this spot but was disappointed thoroughly.
First off the reservation system on their website didn't work properly so I had to call in (it kept showing no tables were available on a Sunday evening) to book.
Ah well the place is clean and big.
We ordered the following
Chicken Teriyaki Dinner, Tempura dinner and a Spicy Tuna roll.
They came with rice, salad and miso. Miso soup was bland as is the norm here in TO. Salad was mundane.
The spicy tuna was forgetful. The rice was mushy and the roll didn't have a kick as well.
I didn't the Teriyaki Chicken but apparently it wasn't anything special either.
Now for the tempura this was a sorry excuse for Tempura as it was barely warm. Decent serving but it neither had the crunch nor the freshness one craves. The batter was poorly done as well. I would say little better than a food court level.
2 Star and when one factors in the price 1.5 star.

Great food, great service. Recommend the Chef's Chirashi Dinner. A little pricy but worth it.

As a true Japanese food fan, when it comes to sushi, I'm always very picky and never enjoyed "sushi rolls". Here is my must-go sushi place in Toronto. It is a MUST not just based on an affordable price compared to other sushi restaurants in the city but the high quality of all the fish and finishes. The Chirashi Dinner is definitely a must. Great quality of fish, great proportion of fish and rice, as well as all the sides. I literally finished everything except the decor in this bowl.

One of the best chirashi I've had but it is quite pricey. At $35 for the chef special chirashi dinner, the fish was very fresh and the presentation was beautiful. There were many different kinds of fish including mackerel, red tuna, otoro, chuutoro, shrimp,etc.

I left feeling satisfied and perfectly full. The interior was quite nice as well but I found it quite odd that they had disposable chopsticks and a handwritten menu that did not match with the atmosphere they were trying to present.

Overall, very solid place for sushi.

I've always walked by this restaurant without really knowing what's inside. Came here on a whim after a day excursion with a friend and we were seated fairly promptly. It's cozy inside and has a sushi bar with the staff actually dressed in yutakas. My friend and I ordered the chirashi (raw) and chirashi (non-draw) dinner sets, which came with salad and miso soup. Overall, I thought my raw chirashi dinner was pretty good - the fish was fresh and the portions of fish were good for the price!

Yutaka is definitely an underrated restaurant. Their chirashi bowl is amazing and one of the better ones in downtown Toronto - I would dare to say that it is even better than Japango! The variety may be limited, but the quality is definitely there. The second dish that I got was a restaurant special - lobster with cheese and herbs. It was absolutely delicious - extremely flavorful to the point that I couldn't resist using my hands so I can lick every single drop of sauce and eat every piece of meat.

Overall, I would come back again if I am craving some sashimi!

As a long time fan of Japango, I'm now fearing for their future given Yutaka is a fierce competition. My experience at Yutaka was phenomenonal. The restaurant is spacious and clean, and service was attentive. Mostly importantly, the food was fresh and delicious.

Ordered the Chef's sushi dinner. It had a nice selection of fresh fish, was made to perfection!

The only reasons it's not 5 stars are: 1) a bit on the expensive side(but if they can guarantee the consistency of quality and freshness, then it's worth it!) 2) they could upgrade their sound system.

Liked the decor of the restaurant. However, the music selection would be more refined, and they could have better speakers with better bass.

Definitely would come back.

I have to disagree with the previous reviews. The sushi here is really mediocre. The freshness and quality of the fish is barely passable. On top of that, the service is subpar and slow. There are plenty of other sushi places within walking distance from here.

The Chef's Chirashi bowl $38 comes with a small salad and a miso soup. Fish includes ootoro (fatty tuna, which is my favourite!), chi-toro, another kind of tuna (forgot the name lol), Japanese sea bream, yellowtail, scallop, shrimp, octopus. Last but not the least, the rolled eel omelet. Soooo delicious. Can't wait to come back