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A photographic tour of Toronto’s unique sushi and sashimi experiences

By Renée Suen
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A photographic tour of Toronto’s unique sushi and sashimi experiences
There are a few reasons why chef John Lee’s creations are easy to swallow. He applies contemporary techniques to traditional Japanese ingredients—think white tuna in garlic oil confit or slicked with house-smoked soy sauce and sweet chili—and 90 per cent of Omi’s menu uses sustainable fish. Bite-sized sushi pizzas feature flame-licked Hokkaido scallops over panko-crusted sushi rice. They are topped with flying fish roe, Kewpie mayo (Japan’s most popular brand), fresh grated ginger and scallions. Roasted garlic oil harmoniously binds all the elements. $8.95.

If Bloor Street and Queen West are any indication, Toronto is flooded with a sea of all-you-can-eat restaurants serving raw fish with or without vinegared rice. Most provide a quick fix, but only a handful of establishments in this city promise unique experiences that will satisfy all senses. Here are nine gorgeous examples, from the delicate and rare to the dramatically innovative.

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A photographic tour of Toronto’s unique sushi and sashimi experiences
A photographic tour of Toronto’s unique sushi and sashimi experiences
A photographic tour of Toronto’s unique sushi and sashimi experiences
A photographic tour of Toronto’s unique sushi and sashimi experiences
A photographic tour of Toronto’s unique sushi and sashimi experiences
A photographic tour of Toronto’s unique sushi and sashimi experiences
A photographic tour of Toronto’s unique sushi and sashimi experiences
A photographic tour of Toronto’s unique sushi and sashimi experiences
A photographic tour of Toronto’s unique sushi and sashimi experiences
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