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The Onda

Japanese omakase14-seat counter20-course dinnerYasu alumniOkeya Kyujiro alumniWychwood2025 opening$250 dinner

The Onda is a 14-seat omakase counter opened in November 2025 by chef Yoon Taiki Choi and his brother-in-law, alumni of Yasu and Michelin-recommended Okeya Kyujiro with 50 years of combined Japanese omakase experience. The 20-course dinner omakase ($250) and 14-course lunch ($135) offer one of Toronto's most intimate new Japanese fine-dining experiences.

Price
¥¥¥¥
Area
Wychwood / St. Clair West
Since
2025
Chef
Yoon Taiki Choi
The Onda — authentic japanese omakase restaurant in Toronto, Wychwood / St. Clair West
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About
Opened in November 2025 on St. Clair West, The Onda is a family-driven omakase counter where chef Yoon Taiki Choi — who trained and served at Yasu and Michelin-recommended Okeya Kyujiro — and his brother-in-law Chef Sun Woo pool over 50 years of Japanese omakase experience. The intimate room seats just 14 guests and offers a 20-course dinner omakase priced at $250 and a 14-course lunch for $135. The philosophy draws deeply on Japanese counter culture: seasonal ingredients, restrained presentation, and dishes that honour both Japanese technique and the chefs' bicultural sensibility. Reservations via OpenTable; groups of five or more and private dining inquiries go to info@theonda.ca.
Neighborhood & visiting

The Onda sits in Wychwood / St. Clair West, one of Toronto's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused sushi counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • Alumni of Yasu and Michelin-recommended Okeya Kyujiro with 50 combined years of Japanese omakase mastery
  • Intimate 14-seat counter format mirrors the rarefied sushi counter experience found in Tokyo
  • 20-course dinner and 14-course lunch omakase offer exceptional value at the city's most exciting 2025 opening
  • Family-run kitchen with a deeply personal approach to Japanese seasonal cuisine

Chef Yoon Taiki Choi has a Korean-Japanese culinary background. Authenticity is based on Japanese omakase training (Yasu, Okeya Kyujiro) and strong traditional approach; not Japanese-born ownership.

Links
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Frequently asked

About The Onda

Is The Onda an authentic japanese omakase restaurant in Toronto?
Yes — The Onda is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese omakase in Toronto: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
Where is The Onda located?
The Onda is located at 750 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, ON M6C 1B5, Toronto, Canada in the Wychwood / St. Clair West neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at The Onda?
The Onda accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at The Onda?
The Onda sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese omakase of this format in Toronto.
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