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Bar Shozan
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Chef Shozan Tomikawa's intimate Ossington sake bar — a short counter menu of seasonal izakaya plates.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Ossington
- Since
- 2019
- Chef
- Shozan Tomikawa
Plate № 25
About
Bar Shozan opened in 2019 on Ossington Avenue as chef Shozan Tomikawa's personal sake bar. The short counter runs a tight menu of seasonal izakaya plates — house tofu, sashimi, grilled fish, rice — paired with a curated sake list. Chef-owned and kitchen-led.
Neighborhood & visiting
Bar Shozan sits in Ossington, one of Toronto's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused izakaya counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Chef-owned by Shozan Tomikawa
- Counter-only intimate format
- Focused sake list paired with seasonal izakaya plates
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Frequently asked
About Bar Shozan
- Is Bar Shozan an authentic izakaya restaurant in Toronto?
- Yes — Bar Shozan is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for izakaya in Toronto: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is Bar Shozan located?
- Bar Shozan is located at 164 Ossington Avenue, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z7, Toronto, Canada in the Ossington neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Bar Shozan?
- Bar Shozan accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Bar Shozan?
- Bar Shozan sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for izakaya of this format in Toronto.
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