I've heard a lot about this place and finally got to try it. One would have high expectation for charging $480 per head omakase sushi dinner. The experience is deeply disappointed. No good surprised in terms of food. Very ordinary sushi and fishes. There are many good sushi restaurant in toronto with much better food and value.. I did not get their chef owner Jackie Lin to serve me, and was served by a korean chef. His skill is really elementary. All in all, will not return. The bill came to $700 per person inc. tips.
Average Sushi place pretend exquisite. Nothing special and overpriced.
Delicious omakase. Restaurant is beautiful, service is great, and experience was wonderful. Jeff served my group and I - very friendly!
Wonderful dining experience from start to finish. Customer service was exceptional and the food was on point. I have tried Uni several times in the past and was convinced it wasn’t my thing; however, after visiting Shoushin I’ve found it to be one of my favourite dishes.Will definitely be coming back in the future.
I really feel so disappointed about my dinner experience here, service was good. But the price and the quality of the food was not equal, I couldn't even bite into one of the sashimi，I was giving lot of expectations of shoushin. Feel really sad about this experience
Shoushin has really matured since my last visit - granted this last visit was in 2017, a time frame approaching five years. We had plans to go back in 2019, but we all know why that didn’t happen. It’s a restaurant that is more sure of itself: there’s only two menus to choose from with the omakase at $300 or a more personalized experience, the obsession perfection, priced at $450+ depending on the selection. Their staff are more knowledgeable - about the restaurant, alcohol selection, and the ingredients used – and operates with a synchronized precision that would make Henry Ford happy.Right after the menus are whisked away, a hot hand towel arrives, followed by cold drinks, and an amuse bouche - a bite of spinach boiled in kelp broth and topped with dried rich tuna flakes. For the winter, the kelp broth seemed to be a cornerstone of their appetizers, a comforting staple like chicken soup.This is followed by another warming dish, a piece of smoked king fish sitting in a puréed daikon broth. The accompanying cutlery was difficult to use. Although pretty to look at, the wooden spoon combined with a shallow dish made reaching the broth difficult (unless you pick up the vessel and drink from it). From what I manage to get into the spoon, the savoury silky soup went well with the lightly scented meaty fish. The fish was described as quickly deep fried, but there wasn’t a crunchy element, which if they could have managed a bit of crispiness would have made the dish even more interestingSashimi arrives next, served over three dishes to ensure we enjoyed each one as intended.My favourite dish of the night was the fatty tuna simmered in plum broth. The rich savouriness of the fish balanced nicely with the slightly sweet tartness of the fruit, sort of like having pork chops with apple sauce. It’s fragrant, flavourful, and warming, something I could have had an entire steak of surely.And before the sushi, a cup of miso soup made with red and aged miso, which was so light on the salt that I wouldn’t be surprised was not seasoned at all. Nonetheless, it’s surprisingly flavourful with an umami acidic property to it. The finely chopped shallots were an interesting choice, maybe for the slightly crunchy texture, but a bit overpowering given the under seasoned soup.
Excellent experience.This is my favourite sushi restaurant in Toronto, just edging out Kaji. This was the last of the high end sushi restaurants for me to try in the city, and I’m happy I did.It’s pricey and they’re not going to put gold flakes on it so you’ll feel good about the price. :) It’s just great sushi, well prepared and incredible service.
Excellent experience.This is my favourite sushi restaurant in Toronto, just edging out Kaji. This was the last of the high end sushi restaurants for me to try in the city, and I’m happy I did.It’s pricey and they’re not going to put gold flakes on it so you’ll feel good about the price. :) It’s just great sushi, well prepared and incredible service.
You can enjoy Japanese cuisine and culture very well and present a different omakase every time you visit☺
You can enjoy Japanese cuisine and culture very well and present a different omakase every time you visit☺