Yasu proves their spot as top Omakase dining experience in Toronto! There is an option of regular ($105/person) or premium ($130/person) for omakase - comes with sashimi, sushi and dessert. The difference is the sashimi served and all else are the same. We decided to go with the premium, and we have no regrets - everything was so fresh and delicious!
I love how Yasu takes time to introduce every single piece, making sure you know what you are eating and where the seafood came from. (Service is simply amazing!) I kind of wish I made more notes, but this review would have to go off on my memory. Below are my TOP PICKS for the premium omakase experience (Dec 05, 2017):
- SASHIMI PLATTER (premium): My top 3 were the uni from Japan, the scallops and the oyster. You can really taste the freshness and sweetness of the seafood (I'm getting hungry just thinking about it...)
- FISH ROE AND UNI DONBURI: This was just unforgettable for me! The uni was very creamy, and it tasted amazing mixed with the rice and fish roe.
- MISO SOUP: This was simple yet so bold in flavours, brewed with fish bones
- SNOW CRAB WITH CRAB LIVER: The snow crab was so so sweet, and the crab liver was extremely flavourful and not fishy(?).
- MACKEREL SUSHI: This was from Iceland and it was wrapped with a thin slice of radish to balance off the taste of the fish
FYI - This is a small location so make sure to book a reservation either on yelp or call in! Reservations are opened 1 month in advance of the day you are trying to book for. There is an option of table or bar seat so it's up to your preference. All in all, would I ever come back? Definitely (but I need to start saving up first... LOL :p)