A Taste of Japan
Located on Woodbine Avenue in Markham, A Taste of Japan offers more than just barbecue. The sushi and seafood (some of it live) on the menu give the restaurant an air of authenticity, and the decor is tastefully atmospheric. Teppanyaki is a specialty, and the beef, chicken and seafood barbecue dishes consistently win positive reviews from diners.
A Taste of Japan
7501 Woodbine Ave., Unit 3
Markham, ON, Canada L3R 1E1
905-470-8858
atasteofjapan.com
Katsura
The upscale Katsura is in the Westin Prince Hotel in North York, and its luxurious surroundings make it one of the most popular Japanese restaurants in Toronto. Dishes, including a selection of sushi and sashimi, are presented in the aesthetically ambitious kaiseki style, and Katsura's focus is on the dining experience as much as on the food itself. The teppanyaki menu is basic but appealing, and the restaurant's teppanyaki tables turn the preparation of the barbecue into table-side theater.
Katsura
900 York Mills Road
Toronto, ON, Canada M3B 3H2
416-444-2511
katsurarestaurant.com
Yamato
Teppanyaki is also the specialty of Yamato in Yorkville and preparation of the dishes at the table is a fundamental part of the barbecue fun. An extensive teppanyaki menu includes chicken and seafood dishes, as well as entrees made with premium Kobe beef. Children's barbecue dishes are also available, and an assortment of sushi selections rounds out the extensive menu.
Yamato
24 Bellair St.
Toronto, ON, Canada M5R 2C7
416-927-0077
Article Written By Evan Gillespie
Evan Gillespie has been a journalist since 1996. His work has appeared in several Midwestern newspapers and magazines, as well as on various websites. He specializes in home, automotive and arts journalism, and he holds a Master of Arts in art history from the University of Notre Dame.
