Name: Just Sushi Contact Info: 12A Brookers Lane, 647-748-7408, justsushi.com, @justsushicanada Neighbourhood: Mimico Owners: Evan and Ian Clifford, of Zenn Motor Company, and Gabrielle Charlebois Executive Chef: Eko Prasetyo, formerly of OC’s at Stoneboats
The Food: Just Sushi aims to serve traditional Japanese fare, only with a conscience. This means the raw fish—from toro to wild sockeye salmon to albacore tuna—is all approved by Ocean Wise’s sustainability program. The organic ginger and wasabi are preservative-free, while the miso soup is made with organic genmai miso and house dashi. For the fish-shy, there are roasted nigiri-shimenji mushrooms and house-made tamago—Just Sushi’s take on the traditional Japanese omelette.
The Drinks: The restaurant is unlicenced, but serves specialty Asian drinks like oolong and sencha green tea shots, organic ginger ale and local organic Ontario juices by Treehugger.
The Place: The 620-square-foot nook presents a minimalist Zen design set off by a living wall of 25 living plant varieties. A plasma TV and two tablets introduce customers to the history and environmental status of each fish on the menu. Other sustainable elements include Bullfrog Power, e-bikes for deliveries and compostable take-out containers.
The Numbers:
• 30-foot ceilings
• 25 plant varieties growing in the living wall
• 14 Ocean Wise-approved seafood options
• 6 stools made from reclaimed pine
• 4 ways order: iPad, laptop, smartphone or land line
• 3 varieties of seaweed like wakame, hijiki and Canadian hanatsunomata
• 2 sushi chefs
• 2 organic rice options (white or purple)
The seaweed salad is MSG free and made with three different leaves: hanatsunomata, hand-harvested wakame and hijiki seaweed. They're mixed with watermelon radish, heirloom carrot, dried mango and topped with kurogoma, toasted sesame seeds and micro-mizuna ($8).
Introducing: Just Sushi, the world’s first 100 per cent sustainable sushi restaurant
Introducing: Just Sushi, the world’s first 100 per cent sustainable sushi restaurant
Yellow fin tuna and scallop tartar are placed in a mould with avocado, mango, kiwi, jalapeño, pea shoots, green onion, cilantro, lime juice and arbequina olive oil. On the side are taro crisps that are fried in a coconut oil blend ($10).
Introducing: Just Sushi, the world’s first 100 per cent sustainable sushi restaurant
Introducing: Just Sushi, the world’s first 100 per cent sustainable sushi restaurant
A selection of vegetarian rolls, including the Caprese roll—cherry tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, basil, balsamic and olive oil, rolled in a non-GMO soy wrap ($6)
Introducing: Just Sushi, the world’s first 100 per cent sustainable sushi restaurant
Introducing: Just Sushi, the world’s first 100 per cent sustainable sushi restaurant
A gluten- and lactose-free dessert, made with avocado mousse, walnuts, dates, honey, coconut, lime juice, pistachios and fresh bee pollen ($3 for two pieces)
Introducing: Just Sushi, the world’s first 100 per cent sustainable sushi restaurant
Introducing: Just Sushi, the world’s first 100 per cent sustainable sushi restaurant
Looks incredible! Can’t wait to try the food and experience the atmosphere. Love the live wall. Also love the Amego delivery bike. ;)
Why did they close?
Are there any other sustainable sushi options in Toronto.