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Yukashi

KaisekiKaisekiCounterSeasonalJapanese-owned

Eight-seat counter kaiseki on Mount Pleasant — chef Daisuke Izutsu's long-running seasonal tasting, a past Michelin star holder.

Price
¥¥¥¥
Area
Mount Pleasant
Chef
Daisuke Izutsu
Yukashi — authentic kaiseki restaurant in Toronto, Mount Pleasant
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About
Yukashi is chef Daisuke Izutsu's intimate eight-seat counter on Mount Pleasant Road. The restaurant earned a Michelin star in Toronto's inaugural 2022 guide and runs a seasonal multi-course kaiseki built around daily Japanese seafood, handmade dashi, and a small, quiet dining room. One of Toronto's most respected Japanese chef-owners.
Neighborhood & visiting

Yukashi sits in Mount Pleasant, one of Toronto's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused kaiseki counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional kaiseki restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • Michelin star holder (2022)
  • Chef-owned and operated by Daisuke Izutsu
  • Eight-seat counter with Kyoto-trained technique
  • Seasonal tasting menu built around Japanese seafood
Links
Reserve →Website →Map →Tripadvisor →Instagram →Michelin →

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Frequently asked

About Yukashi

Is Yukashi an authentic kaiseki restaurant in Toronto?
Yes — Yukashi is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for kaiseki in Toronto: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused kaiseki format.
Where is Yukashi located?
Yukashi is located at 643A Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, ON M4S 2M9, Toronto, Canada in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Yukashi?
Yukashi accepts reservations online. For an authentic kaiseki experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Yukashi?
Yukashi sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for kaiseki of this format in Toronto.
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