Kokyo Japanese Restaurant

Kokyo looks like the usual North American Japanese sushi place, but you do can find something that’s not usual like the Wagyu sushi, blue fin toro sushi and the Uni nigiri which is a sea urchin handroll with the fish eggs. It becomes quite expensive if you order from the special menu and ask the owner what is fresh today. I went with 4 of my friend. The dining experience is just so satisfied. Average 50+ per person before tips. Their owner has a good seafood supplier, so the portion is good and the price is so dam good compare with the toro steak and sea urchin we usually can buy from the Japanese supermarket. Everything is just not like fantastic, but just so satisfied. If anyone going next time, remember ask for the special menu and it must be different experience than eating the usual NA dynamite roll… Lol

I get the feeling that some of these reviews were meant for the previous establishment, Yamasaki, and not the current one (at the listed address) because the food left much to be desired. The space definitely looked more professional than Yamasaki, but it also meant it didn’t feel as homey.
Average waiting time after ordering for food was fine. Service was minimal but it got the job done. The fish were definitely not fresh and some tasted like they were barely thawed from the freezer. Rolls were messy and fell apart easily. If you’re looking for finesse, stay away from this place. The food was palatable and the portions were alright, but I could very easily pay the same amount for much better quality food and service elsewhere.
Wheelchair-​kinda-​friendly simply because of the tight space.

We were really upset when we found out that Johnny had closed his restaurant at Yonge & Alexander (another condo development), so we were ecstatic to hear that he had reopened. Although the new location isn’t exactly close to our home in East York, it was definitely worth the drive for a special occasion dinner. The new place is smaller inside, but the food and portions were exactly as before.
Johnny makes the BEST spicy tuna hand roll we’ve ever had, and we’ve had a lot. From NYC, to Chicago to Montréal, Kokyo Sushi delivers some of the freshest fish around. The portions are very generous, and some of the special fish he brings in is better than the highest priced Sushi bars in Toronto.
My 5 star rating is probably a little skewed because I’m happy and full from just finishing our first dinner from the new place, but it’s certainly a 4 star experience consistently. I only wish he was closer to home.
I’m really looking forward to our next house party so we can order a couple of party trays!

Prices are doubled from usual sushi places. I remember when this place was Yamasaki. Buffet all you can eat and reasonable a la cart option .
So sad.

Came here for first time! Definitely worth the trip. The quality of the product is very high. Portions were very generous. The uni hand roll is really amazing one of the best I’ve had in Toronto.
The price was very affordable compared to the higher end sushi places in Toronto. I would say half the price and the food is better than most higher end sushi restaurant in Toronto.
If you’re looking for tasty casual sushi fix definitely give this a try. If

Whew! Thought they’d closed. Just moved.
I would’ve been apoplectic if this gem had been yet another casualty of condo sprawl.
Worth the pilgrimage. The Johnny Special Roll is great, as are the uni and toro.