Maru Japanese Bistro

4.8

378 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Japanese

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2 people

25 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

MARU Japanese Bistro offers a casual dining experience, providing an affordable cuisine with extraordinary service.
Our mission is not only devoted to present the highest quality ingredients and dishes but also to satisfy the patrons with a welcoming and cordial environment.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 466-4666
Website
https://www.marubistro.com/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Joseph Kang

Location
1402 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1C7
Area
Leslieville / Riverdale
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

What 378 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Toronto / Ontario
Japanese
Toronto
Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Maru Japanese Bistro in Leslieville is known for its "incredible" food and "outstanding" service. The intimate setting is perfect for special occasions, with dishes like nori canapés and chirashi don stealing the show. While the service can sometimes be hit or miss, the culinary experience remains "10/10".

378 Reviews

D
Duncan
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fantastic meal at Maru Bistro. The menu has been recently updated to reflect less emphasis on nigiri sushi and maki rolls. Don’t let this influence your decision to dine at Maru, the menu is still full of unique and deliciously tasty items. The service is thoughtful and the atmosphere is very calm.
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Daryn
Saskatoon
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
It was a cute place. We ordered miso soup and they came back 10 minutes later saying they were out, and there was another item that we had ordered where they came back a separate time again to say they had run out. no complimentary replacement was offered. Food was meh, plain tasting. Good atmosphere though.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Made reservations here for myself and partner for my birthday. We loved the food - the nori canapé and torched pressed sushi were our favourites. The non-alcoholic yuzu beverage was a perfect complement to the meal and every part of the experience felt very intentional. A beautiful experience, we will be returning :)
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Neha
Toronto
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was excellent though a bit pricy. Service was friendly and kind, though the day we attended felt busier than they expected with only two staff available at the front for service. Still, food came out in a timely manner and tasted great. Would definitely return! Highly recommend the ebi katsu and their nori crepes.
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Sahand
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Love the place, love the food and service there.
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yien
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had an amazing experience at Mary. Every dish was amazing. Will be back soon!!!highly recommend. Best to make reservations.
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Cindy
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Maru is always a great experience. Service and food were thoughtful, flavourful and delicious.
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Carlo
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 18 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service; everyone was so friendly and accommodating. Place was well lit without being overly bright - still felt intimate. Good selection of food and drinks.
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Liz
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 18 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was nothing short of perfection. Every plate we ordered was divine.
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Mai
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious! The canapés are addictive! The lobster miso soup was yummy!
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FAQs

Maru Japanese Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 466-4666.

Maru Japanese Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 378 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

25 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1402 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1C7

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Leslieville / Riverdale
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Joseph Kang
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
https://www.marubistro.com/
Phone number
(416) 466-4666

Maru Japanese Bistro

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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What 378 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Maru Japanese Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Maru Japanese Bistro restaurant rated?

Is Maru Japanese Bistro currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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