Jabistro has been around for a few years now, making a name for itself as one of the top high-end sushi places in Toronto. While I wasn't blown away by the food or service, it was an enjoyable dinner in a comfortable and cozy environment.
We ordered the sashimi sampler, the aburicious and the Jabistro Roll. Sashimi was good quality and extremely fresh. The cut could've been a bit thicker but it was solid nonetheless. I came for their signature torched sushi so my focus was on the roll and the aburicious.
JaBistro roll had a soft texture and it really just melts in your mouth. The uni gives it a nice creaminess and the torched mayo on top is simply an explosion of flavors. Delicious.
The aburicious comes with 6 pieces (2 salmon, 2 saba and 2 ebi) of torched pressed sushi and 2 pieces of the Jabistro roll. They all had that wonderful smokey flavor but my favorite was the ebi which was combined with a basil mayonnaise. As for the least favorite....I've never been a big fan of saba but this wasn't bad. A-OK but I wouldnt get it again. The pressed sushi is fairly filling as the rice portion is quite thick. I would've preferred less of it but the rice was perfect so I can't complain.
They have real wasabi which isn't spicy or overwhelmingly strong like the typical kind that's served in lower end sushi places. It's a nice change because it's actually more sweet. Make sure to try this!
I also would suggest to get a drink! They have a lot of interesting concoctions on the menu. I can't remember the name of the one I ordered (nashi dashi? Lol) but I loved it.
It's a small space and tables are very close together. If your neighbors spoke loud enough or if you were listening closely, entire conversations can be heard very clearly. So if you're looking for an intimate setting, I wouldn't recommend it.