Ki Modern Japanese + Bar - Toronto

4.6

2469 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

Japanese

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2 people

4 Dec 2024

21:30

Booked 110 times today

Good for business meals
Good for special occasions
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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
Area
Financial District
Cross Street
Bay & Wellington
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Near Union Station Subway Station.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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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 2,469 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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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.

2,469 Reviews

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Darryl
Toronto
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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 2 days ago
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 2 days ago
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 6 days ago
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 6 days ago
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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James
Toronto
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 27 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delightfully prepared, fresh and extremely well executed
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Josephine
Toronto
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Very disappointed with our service this evening. We had reservations for 5:30pm we arrived at 5pm and were seated right away. We advised our server we had a show to attend and had to leave by 6:45pm. I also called the restaurant 2 days before and she made notes on my reservation. When we arrived the restaurant wasn’t busy at all. The appetizers were served quickly but after that we waited for an 1 1/2hr and still no mains. We told the server to cancel the main orders bc we had to leave it was 7:15pm. When leaving the restaurant I noticed it wasn’t that busy and cant understand why we were treated that way. Yes, they didn’t charge us for a round of drinks but we left hungry with an expensive bill. Will not be returning. Very unprofessional!!
Ki Modern Japanese + Bar - TorontoResponded 2 days ago
Hi Josephine, We regret to hear that we couldn't fulfill your requests. We are truly that you experienced Ki Modern Japanese not at its best and we appreciate your feedback. Senior management has since been in contact.
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Elana
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great. Food was delicious! Would definitely return.
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Simona
New York City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Our second time coming here. Our first experience was amazing which is why we came back. Although the food is incredible, the service was not great at all. We waited over an hour for our food, while others came after us and had their food served right away. After 40 minutes our server came to ask if we would like to order anything. We think she forgot to punch in our order since we had already given her our order 40 minutes ago. Then they served us someone else’s appetizer which we gave back. We mentioned that we had a show to catch and need to be out by 7pm. The manager did come to see us and apologized for the inconvenience. We got our food 1.5 hours later and gulped it in record time to leave right away. The steak was was overcooked and they forgot one of our appetizers. I do have to mentioned that they did redeem themselves by not charging us for the food only the drinks. However I’m so disappointed with the overall experience.
Ki Modern Japanese + Bar - TorontoResponded 2 days ago
Thank you Simona, We regret to hear your experience was not up to our usual Ki Modern Japanese standards. We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with constructive feedback. Senior management has since been in contact.
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Cathy
Toronto
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
I rated kitchen service low because we waited over 2 hours before we were told that we had to wait another 20 minutes for our main meal. We ended up having to cancel our order to make it in time for our concert. We left the restaurant still feeling hungry. Not as we planned.
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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 2469 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

4 Dec 2024

21:30

Booked 110 times today

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Google Map for Ki Modern Japanese + Bar - Toronto

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

Additional information

Cross Street
Bay & Wellington
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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 booking

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