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Omai, Toronto, ON

Omai

4.8
4.8
83 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Japanese

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2 people
21:00
Booked 11 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Hey, we're looking forward to hosting you at Omai! We're a snug 20-ish seat Japanese-inspired restaurant serving up the freshest sashimi with sake and natural wine.

Nominated Canada's Best New Restaurant by Air Canada 2018

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Creative Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (647) 341-7766
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Chinatown / Kensington Market
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

What 83 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Japanese

  • Toronto

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Omai offers an extraordinary dining experience with its "amazing food" and "wonderful staff." The tasting menu is a popular choice, noted for its "incredible" quality and fresh ingredients. The intimate, cozy atmosphere paired with a delightful vintage hip hop soundtrack creates a perfect setting for memorable meals.

83 Reviews
  1. Katherine

    Toronto

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was beautifully prepared and delicious. The sashimi was very fresh. It was perfect for a quiet dinner with attentive service yet comfortable and not stuffy.

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  2. Adam

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was an amazing experience. Everything was great. Have all of the hand rolls when we go out. Tom and the team are hospitality professionals.

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  3. Estelle

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Omai is a true gem in Toronto! The food was incredibly fresh and delicious. Each dish was beautifully prepared, capturing the essence of authentic Japanese flavors. The restaurant is small and cozy, adding to the charm and making it feel like a little escape from the city. The staff was so warm and friendly, making sure we felt welcome and well taken care of throughout our meal. Highly recommend for anyone looking for an intimate, quality Japanese dining experience!

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  4. junyan

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Wagyu and lobster noodle not recommended, Looks delicious, but tastes terrible
    OmaiResponded on 11 November 2024
    Dear diner, I am so sorry to hear about your negative experience restaurant. As of Nov.4th, we are under new management and we would love to invite you to come dine with us again. Please message us privately or call us at 647-341-7766 so we can discuss further. We at Omai strive to provide the best experience for our guests and will always continue to do so. We hope to make your next experience memorable. Anne G.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delightful little sushi place. Freshest fish. Delicious! Limited cocktail menu.

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  6. Court

    Toronto

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the better meals I've had in a long time. Excellent service and atmosphere. Thank you!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 9 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I recently tried the tasting menu, and overall, it was a great experience. However, one thing that bothered me was the lobster udon course—my friend found a few shells in the dish, which wasn’t ideal, especially given the price. I understand the chef hand-picks the lobster, but it’s still unpleasant to encounter shells in the meal. That said, I really enjoyed dining here. The dessert was amazing—Crème brûlée with ice cream, topped with yuzu jam and red bean. It was so delicious! The uni on toast was also a highlight. I’d still recommend this place despite the small hiccup.

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  8. Ally

    Toronto

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 4 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a hidden gem! Amazing food and cozy vibe! Love it for a date night

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  9. Abdelrahman

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasting menu was amazing and the house sake complimented the food perfectly! Would recommend for couples, groups of 2-4, and for special occassion!

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  10. Elly

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a lovely experience! The people were warm and welcoming, the restaurant is cozy and the vibes were good. Most importantly the food was AMAZING. My family and I chose the Tasting Menu and each dish they put out was memorable and the flavors are so good! I can’t believe it was only $88?? It was so fresh and flavorful.

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Omai is rated 4.8 stars by 83 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
21:00
Booked 11 times today
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3 Baldwin St, Toronto, ON M5T 1L1

Additional information

  • Area
    Chinatown / Kensington Market
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Creative Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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