Ki Modern Japanese + Bar - Toronto

4.6

2473 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

Japanese

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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 73 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Lively

ki modern Japanese & bar offers an interesting contemporary menu of Sushi, Japanese small plates, & fabulous shared entrees. A brilliant, cutting edge design incorporates a high profile bar & lounge area, 2 raised dining rooms & Toronto's most dynamic Sushi Bar. ki also offers 3 dramatic private dining areas for groups of 8 to 30 guests & an outdoor bar & patio space on 1 of Toronto's most influential streets.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Japanese Speciality
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(416) 308-5888
Website
http://www.kijapanese.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chef Hing Wong
Private party facilities
ki offers three exclusive private dining rooms that can accommodate groups for a seated dinner. Featuring an array of shared concept menus and one of the largest sake lists in Canada, private dining guests are given a unique experience.
Private party contact
Michael Tremblay and Divya Taylor: (416) 308-5888

Location
181 Bay Street - Brookfield Place, Toronto, ON M5J 2T3
Neighborhood
Financial District
Cross street
Bay & Wellington
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Near Union Station Subway Station.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Salmon Poke Bowl CA$31.00
Atlantic salmon, romaine, avocado, edamame, tamago, taro chips, pickled red beet, nori + kabayaki-chilli ponzu, served with a wakame quinoa salad
Bara Chirashi BowlCA$39.00
sushi chef’s selection of shrimp, hamachi, maguro tuna, albacore tuna, Atlantic salmon, tamago, with umami kombu, oba + edamame in a rice bowl, served with a wakame quinoa salad
Maitake Mushroom Fried Rice CA$27.00
sautéed maitake mushrooms, red pepper, edamame, tobiko, green onion, worcestershire momiji soy, served with house salad + warm soba noodles
- sliced A5 Miyazaki wagyu beef CA$19.00
- tiger shrimp tempura CA$11.00
Braised Beef Sukiyaki Bowl CA$29.00
sautéed cabbage, onion, poached egg + pickled carrot, served with house salad + warm soba noodles
Quinoa Bowl CA$27.00
avocado, pickled beets, edamame, momiji takuan, teriyaki shimeji mushrooms, arugula, crispy tofu + spicy maple vinaigrette, served with house salad + warm soba noodles
- grilled yakitori chicken skewerCA$8.00
- tiger shrimp kushiyaki skewer CA$13.00

hot sets

Chicken Katsu Set CA$31.00
breaded chicken cutlet, mustard tonkatsu sauce, Napa cabbage slaw, served with house salad + steamed rice
Wagyu + Certified Angus Beef Burger CA$29.00
onion jam, arugula, crispy shallots, brioche bun, served with house salad + sweet potato wedges
Maple Balsamic Teriyaki SalmonCA$32.00
maple balsamic teriyaki marinated Atlantic salmon, sautéed bok choy, served with house salad + nori-sesame rice
Seared Maguro Tuna Steak CA$42.00
sautéed snap peas, edamame purée, jalapeño mustard ponzu, pickled red chilli, crispy rice, served with house salad + steamed rice

soups + salads

Miso Soup CA$7.00
tofu, scallions + wakame
Miso Seafood Chowder CA$12.00
snow crab, tobiko, dill + lobster-infused oil
Seaweed SaladCA$14.00
hiyashi, takuan, nori chips, pickled red radish, cucumber + sesame-ponzu dressing
Sumo Salad
mixed greens, fennel, pickled red beets, avocado, Asian pear, carrot, cucumber, taro chips, shiso + charred onion balsamic dressing
- small CA$12.00
- large CA$21.00
- add: grilled yakitori chickenCA$10.00
- add: grilled sushi-grade akami tunaCA$22.00

grilled kushiyaki (1 skewer)

Salmon + Shishito CA$12.00
ginger miso
Unagi + Tamago CA$14.00
BBQ eel + sichuan peppercorn kabayaki
Grilled Shishito Peppers CA$6.00
spicy soy
Chicken + Leeks CA$8.00
yakitori glaze
Grilled Octopus CA$13.00
maple wasabi, red miso + cherry tomato
Sake-Braised Pork Belly + Green Onion CA$11.00
glazed with teriyaki + chilli-ponzu sauce
Jumbo Tiger ShrimpCA$13.00
miso gremolata + paprika dust
Grilled Pineapple CA$5.00
tangy momiji drizzle
Grilled Zucchini CA$6.00
roasted pepper mayo
Certified Angus Striploin CA$17.00
king mushroom + kosho-teriyaki sauce

tempura

Assorted Seasonal VegetablesCA$14.00
Calamari CA$14.00
Black Maitake Mushroom CA$19.00
Bistro Shrimp CA$19.00
Lobster CA$32.00

small bites

Tossed Edamame + Seven Spice CA$8.00
Ginger Fried Karaage ChickenCA$12.00
Pork Gyozas CA$14.00

nigiri + sashimi (2 pieces)

Binnaga albacore tuna CA$8.00
Ebi tiger shrimp CA$9.00
Hamachi yellowtail CA$14.00
Hotate fresh Hokkaido scallopCA$17.00
House Tamagoyaki omelet CA$8.00
Ikura salmon roeCA$11.00
Madai Japanese sea bream CA$16.00
Maguro akami tunaCA$8.00
Mutsu butterfishCA$8.00
Otoro marbled tuna CA$30.00
Sake Atlantic salmonCA$8.00
Tobiko flying fish roeCA$8.00
Unagi freshwater eelCA$10.00
Zuwaigani snow crabCA$15.00
Hokkaido Uni sea urchin CA$45.00

modern nigiri (1piece)

MutsuCA$6.00
espresso maple-marinated butterfish with beet miso + espresso-infused brown sugar
Zuwaigani CA$8.00
snow crab, ginger yuzu soy, red pepper miso + lime zest
Hamachi CA$9.00
garlic-leek miso + pickled kumquat + goji berry
MadaiCA$10.00
Japanese sea bream, truffle wasabi, pickled red chilli + garlic soy
A5 Miyazaki Wagyu CA$22.00
thyme-infused Maldon salt

makimono

Umami Maguro Tuna Maki CA$19.00
soy marinated maguro, red pepper, avocado, sesame takuan, shiso infused tomato + sea asparagus
Spicy Tuna CA$17.00
maguro tuna, onion-pepper salad + karashi-miso ponzu
Dynamite CA$15.00
tempura shrimp, mayo, tobiko + cucumber
Torched Salmon CA$18.00
avocado, pickled kohlrabi, arugula, pea shoots, truffle oil + spicy karashi miso
Spider Maki CA$21.00
fried softshell crab, avocado, takuan, frisée, red pepper + house spicy mayo
Torched A5 Wagyu Beef + Tiger Shrimp Maki CA$38.00
avocado, red pepper, crispy leeks + moromi miso ponzu
California CA$16.00
snow crab, avocado, cucumber + tobiko
Lobster CA$23.00
chilled rock lobster, soy paper, avocado, pickled radish, Boston lettuce + momiji soy
Ki Beef Maki CA$18.00
teriyaki-glazed certified Angus striploin, tempura sweet potato, sesame + asparagus
Sweet PotatoCA$14.00
tempura sweet potato, avocado, asparagus + kabayaki sauce
Kyoto MakiCA$17.00
yellowtail, avocado, crispy rice, takuan, red pepper miso + jalapeño-garlic soy
Tempura Maki CA$18.00
snow crab, salmon, butterfish, avocado, cucumber, tobiko + kabayaki sauce
Spicy SalmonCA$16.00
cucumber, red pepper, nori, mango + kimchi miso

signature plates

cold

Yuzu Maple Tamari Binnaga CA$21.00
albacore tuna, arugula, pickled kohlrabi, wasabi relish, pickled radish, taro sticks + soy-infused rice paper
Madai CarpaccioCA$22.00
Japanese sea bream, baby red radish, pickled wasabi + charred onion oil
Salmon CevicheCA$19.00
yuzu green grape, sea asparagus, sriracha miso + basil mint oil
Certified Angus Striploin Tataki CA$19.00
spicy sesame dressing + milk garlic chips
Spicy Maguro + SakeCA$18.00
on mini crispy rice cakes
Hamachi + JalapeñoCA$21.00
fresh sliced ginger, shiso + yuzu shoyu
Spicy Avocado CA$13.00
pineapple, tomato, chives, ginger, wasabi relish + wrapped in cucumber

hot

Umami Tofu CA$20.00
pan-seared tofu, nori, crispy quinoa, shimeji mushrooms, snap peas, moromiso + garlic soy
Wok-Tossed Jumbo Tiger Shrimp CA$36.00
sautéed Swiss chard, zucchini, pickled golden raisin, maple balsamic + sesame red pepper miso
Marinated Grilled Short Ribs CA$29.00
Asian pear-soya, sesame seeds + pickled Asian pear
Certified Angus Striploin (12oz)CA$54.00
pink peppercorn, Maldon salt + grilled sweet peppers
Saikyo Miso-Marinated Black CodCA$37.00
fennel-orange sauce, watercress herb oil, sea asparagus + red swiss chard
Seared Diver Scallops CA$55.00
maitake mushrooms, worcestershire momiji, candied pomelo, chives + shio koji cauliflower purée
A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Striploin (5oz) CA$108.00
grilled shishito, momiji sesame takuan + lotus root chips

sides

Warm Soba Noodles CA$8.00
mushroom broth, buckwheat noodles, green onion
Sweet Potato Wedges CA$10.00
wasabi mayo
Roasted Cauliflower CA$12.00
black garlic miso
Fried Italian EggplantCA$12.00
momiji miso, crispy rice + chilli takuan
Shaved Brussels SproutsCA$15.00
toasted nori + spicy miso ponzu
White Rice
- steamed CA$7.00
- garlic-fried CA$9.00

What 2,473 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Old Toronto
Most Booked
Old Toronto
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

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Ki Modern Japanese + Bar in Toronto offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing service" and "fantastic food." Guests rave about its "delicious pan Asian cuisine" and "artistic food presentation." The atmosphere is ideal for both business and social gatherings, with attentive staff ensuring a memorable visit.

2,473 Reviews

J
Jeffrey
Toronto
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service, wonderful food and ambience Tasty choice of wine
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Christian
Toronto
108 reviews
vip
5.0
108 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As many have mentioned they are still on top of their game so many years later, I believe they have been open at least 20 years in that enormous and presumably expensive space in the Brookfield Place on Wellington, with equally expensive parking I might add (25 dollars for event nights), and notably the restaurant often looks like it's half empty with its numerous private rooms, at any rate the kitchen is still putting out delicious fusion style gourmet dishes: we had perfect buttery scallops on a cauliflower puree and a wagyu steak with taro chips, also impressive still are the skewered meats (everyone loves the pork belly skewer) and the maki style rolls, the aburi torched salmon, even the side dishes are perfect. Service has always been kind, professional and unobtrusive in our case. You have to avoid the restaurant on nights where the Maple Leafs are playing: there is a glut of jersey'ed fans who come there and are catered to preferentially because they have to leave to watch the game next door at Scotiabank Arena.
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Silvano
Toronto
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the new menu. Great food and service. A plus
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James
Toronto
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time here. Really great service. Very nice setting not too loud. Food was very good Will try again
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Rakesh
Toronto
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food taste delicious. Less choices for vegetarians, but the server suggested options were very good. I am bit disappointed with the cocktails. Otherwise, it was a good experience
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Darryl
Toronto
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went during lunch hours, lively environment and delicious food. We had the Poke bowl and braised beef sukiyaki bowls. Chelsea was great, friendly and professional. Would go again.
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Danielle
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jamie's service was FABULOUS, as always!! Food was delicious. Loud despite private booth but it is expected when you have such a gem downtown. Highly recommend!!
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karan
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ahmad our server was very amazing! Had the best recommendations and it is a must visit for Japanese food! Simply outstanding! A lot of vegetarian options on the menu as well and the kitchen is ready to customize the food according to your preferences which is rare to find these days
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Angela
Toronto
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
KI has been a go-to for years and fully aware it’s not hip new ans exciting to be really busy but the scarcity may have played a role in it being quiet cool to dine. Mostly the server while friendly was VERY difficult to understand and I would hope not to have them again. Food outstanding of course ans some warm sake definitely helped the chilly
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Erika
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved our meal at Ki, the service was great and food was outstanding.
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FAQs

Ki Modern Japanese + Bar - Toronto offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 308-5888.

Ki Modern Japanese + Bar - Toronto is rated 4.6 stars by 2473 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 73 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ki Modern Japanese + Bar - Toronto

181 Bay Street - Brookfield Place, Toronto, ON M5J 2T3

Additional information

Cross street
Bay & Wellington
Neighborhood
Financial District
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Japanese Speciality
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Near Union Station Subway Station.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Hing Wong
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.kijapanese.com/
Phone number
(416) 308-5888
Private party facilities
ki offers three exclusive private dining rooms that can accommodate groups for a seated dinner. Featuring an array of shared concept menus and one of the largest sake lists in Canada, private dining guests are given a unique experience.
Private party contact
Michael Tremblay and Divya Taylor: (416) 308-5888

Ki Modern Japanese + Bar - Toronto

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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Tempura Butterfish

Mutsu butterfish

Salmon Poke Bowl

bowls

Salmon Poke Bowl CA$31.00

Bara Chirashi BowlCA$39.00

Maitake Mushroom Fried Rice CA$27.00

Braised Beef Sukiyaki Bowl CA$29.00

Quinoa Bowl CA$27.00

hot sets

Chicken Katsu Set CA$31.00

Wagyu + Certified Angus Beef Burger CA$29.00

Maple Balsamic Teriyaki SalmonCA$32.00

Seared Maguro Tuna Steak CA$42.00

soups + salads

Miso Soup CA$7.00

Miso Seafood Chowder CA$12.00

Seaweed SaladCA$14.00

Sumo Salad

grilled kushiyaki (1 skewer)

Salmon + Shishito CA$12.00

Unagi + Tamago CA$14.00

Grilled Shishito Peppers CA$6.00

Chicken + Leeks CA$8.00

Grilled Octopus CA$13.00

Sake-Braised Pork Belly + Green Onion CA$11.00

Jumbo Tiger ShrimpCA$13.00

Grilled Pineapple CA$5.00

Grilled Zucchini CA$6.00

Certified Angus Striploin CA$17.00

tempura

Assorted Seasonal VegetablesCA$14.00

Calamari CA$14.00

Black Maitake Mushroom CA$19.00

Bistro Shrimp CA$19.00

Lobster CA$32.00

small bites

Tossed Edamame + Seven Spice CA$8.00

Ginger Fried Karaage ChickenCA$12.00

Pork Gyozas CA$14.00

nigiri + sashimi (2 pieces)

Binnaga albacore tuna CA$8.00

Ebi tiger shrimp CA$9.00

Hamachi yellowtail CA$14.00

Hotate fresh Hokkaido scallopCA$17.00

House Tamagoyaki omelet CA$8.00

Ikura salmon roeCA$11.00

Madai Japanese sea bream CA$16.00

Maguro akami tunaCA$8.00

Mutsu butterfishCA$8.00

Otoro marbled tuna CA$30.00

Sake Atlantic salmonCA$8.00

Tobiko flying fish roeCA$8.00

Unagi freshwater eelCA$10.00

Zuwaigani snow crabCA$15.00

Hokkaido Uni sea urchin CA$45.00

modern nigiri (1piece)

MutsuCA$6.00

Zuwaigani CA$8.00

Hamachi CA$9.00

MadaiCA$10.00

A5 Miyazaki Wagyu CA$22.00

makimono

Umami Maguro Tuna Maki CA$19.00

Spicy Tuna CA$17.00

Dynamite CA$15.00

Torched Salmon CA$18.00

Spider Maki CA$21.00

Torched A5 Wagyu Beef + Tiger Shrimp Maki CA$38.00

California CA$16.00

Lobster CA$23.00

Ki Beef Maki CA$18.00

Sweet PotatoCA$14.00