Ki Modern Japanese + Bar - Toronto

Name: Ki Modern Japanese + Bar - Toronto
Address: 181 Bay Street - Brookfield Place, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5J 2T3
Telephone: (416) 308-5888
Price range: CAN$51 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6

2473 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

Japanese

Ki Modern Japanese + Bar - Toronto

4.6

CAN$51 and over

Japanese

Financial District

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2 people

16 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 75 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
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ki modern Japanese & bar offers an interesting contemporary menu of Sushi, Japanese small plates, & fabulous shared entrees. A brilliant, cutting edge design incorporates a high profile bar & lounge area, 2 raised dining rooms & Toronto's most dynamic Sushi Bar. ki also offers 3 dramatic private dining areas for groups of 8 to 30 guests & an outdoor bar & patio space on 1 of Toronto's most influential streets.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Japanese Speciality
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(416) 308-5888
Website
http://www.kijapanese.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Chef Hing Wong
Private party facilities
ki offers three exclusive private dining rooms that can accommodate groups for a seated dinner. Featuring an array of shared concept menus and one of the largest sake lists in Canada, private dining guests are given a unique experience.
Private party contact
Michael Tremblay and Divya Taylor: (416) 308-5888

Location
181 Bay Street - Brookfield Place, Toronto, ON M5J 2T3
Area
Financial District
Cross Street
Bay & Wellington
Parking details
Public Parking
Public transit
Near Union Station Subway Station.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Salmon Poke Bowl CAD 31.00
Atlantic salmon, romaine, avocado, edamame, tamago, taro chips, pickled red beet, nori + kabayaki-chilli ponzu, served with a wakame quinoa salad
Bara Chirashi BowlCAD 39.00
sushi chef’s selection of shrimp, hamachi, maguro tuna, albacore tuna, Atlantic salmon, tamago, with umami kombu, oba + edamame in a rice bowl, served with a wakame quinoa salad
Maitake Mushroom Fried Rice CAD 27.00
sautéed maitake mushrooms, red pepper, edamame, tobiko, green onion, worcestershire momiji soy, served with house salad + warm soba noodles
- sliced A5 Miyazaki wagyu beef CAD 19.00
- tiger shrimp tempura CAD 11.00
Braised Beef Sukiyaki Bowl CAD 29.00
sautéed cabbage, onion, poached egg + pickled carrot, served with house salad + warm soba noodles
Quinoa Bowl CAD 27.00
avocado, pickled beets, edamame, momiji takuan, teriyaki shimeji mushrooms, arugula, crispy tofu + spicy maple vinaigrette, served with house salad + warm soba noodles
- grilled yakitori chicken skewerCAD 8.00
- tiger shrimp kushiyaki skewer CAD 13.00

hot sets

Chicken Katsu Set CAD 31.00
breaded chicken cutlet, mustard tonkatsu sauce, Napa cabbage slaw, served with house salad + steamed rice
Wagyu + Certified Angus Beef Burger CAD 29.00
onion jam, arugula, crispy shallots, brioche bun, served with house salad + sweet potato wedges
Maple Balsamic Teriyaki SalmonCAD 32.00
maple balsamic teriyaki marinated Atlantic salmon, sautéed bok choy, served with house salad + nori-sesame rice
Seared Maguro Tuna Steak CAD 42.00
sautéed snap peas, edamame purée, jalapeño mustard ponzu, pickled red chilli, crispy rice, served with house salad + steamed rice

soups + salads

Miso Soup CAD 7.00
tofu, scallions + wakame
Miso Seafood Chowder CAD 12.00
snow crab, tobiko, dill + lobster-infused oil
Seaweed SaladCAD 14.00
hiyashi, takuan, nori chips, pickled red radish, cucumber + sesame-ponzu dressing
Sumo Salad
mixed greens, fennel, pickled red beets, avocado, Asian pear, carrot, cucumber, taro chips, shiso + charred onion balsamic dressing
- small CAD 12.00
- large CAD 21.00
- add: grilled yakitori chickenCAD 10.00
- add: grilled sushi-grade akami tunaCAD 22.00

grilled kushiyaki (1 skewer)

Salmon + Shishito CAD 12.00
ginger miso
Unagi + Tamago CAD 14.00
BBQ eel + sichuan peppercorn kabayaki
Grilled Shishito Peppers CAD 6.00
spicy soy
Chicken + Leeks CAD 8.00
yakitori glaze
Grilled Octopus CAD 13.00
maple wasabi, red miso + cherry tomato
Sake-Braised Pork Belly + Green Onion CAD 11.00
glazed with teriyaki + chilli-ponzu sauce
Jumbo Tiger ShrimpCAD 13.00
miso gremolata + paprika dust
Grilled Pineapple CAD 5.00
tangy momiji drizzle
Grilled Zucchini CAD 6.00
roasted pepper mayo
Certified Angus Striploin CAD 17.00
king mushroom + kosho-teriyaki sauce

tempura

Assorted Seasonal VegetablesCAD 14.00
Calamari CAD 14.00
Black Maitake Mushroom CAD 19.00
Bistro Shrimp CAD 19.00
Lobster CAD 32.00

small bites

Tossed Edamame + Seven Spice CAD 8.00
Ginger Fried Karaage ChickenCAD 12.00
Pork Gyozas CAD 14.00

nigiri + sashimi (2 pieces)

Binnaga albacore tuna CAD 8.00
Ebi tiger shrimp CAD 9.00
Hamachi yellowtail CAD 14.00
Hotate fresh Hokkaido scallopCAD 17.00
House Tamagoyaki omelet CAD 8.00
Ikura salmon roeCAD 11.00
Madai Japanese sea bream CAD 16.00
Maguro akami tunaCAD 8.00
Mutsu butterfishCAD 8.00
Otoro marbled tuna CAD 30.00
Sake Atlantic salmonCAD 8.00
Tobiko flying fish roeCAD 8.00
Unagi freshwater eelCAD 10.00
Zuwaigani snow crabCAD 15.00
Hokkaido Uni sea urchin CAD 45.00

modern nigiri (1piece)

MutsuCAD 6.00
espresso maple-marinated butterfish with beet miso + espresso-infused brown sugar
Zuwaigani CAD 8.00
snow crab, ginger yuzu soy, red pepper miso + lime zest
Hamachi CAD 9.00
garlic-leek miso + pickled kumquat + goji berry
MadaiCAD 10.00
Japanese sea bream, truffle wasabi, pickled red chilli + garlic soy
A5 Miyazaki Wagyu CAD 22.00
thyme-infused Maldon salt

makimono

Umami Maguro Tuna Maki CAD 19.00
soy marinated maguro, red pepper, avocado, sesame takuan, shiso infused tomato + sea asparagus
Spicy Tuna CAD 17.00
maguro tuna, onion-pepper salad + karashi-miso ponzu
Dynamite CAD 15.00
tempura shrimp, mayo, tobiko + cucumber
Torched Salmon CAD 18.00
avocado, pickled kohlrabi, arugula, pea shoots, truffle oil + spicy karashi miso
Spider Maki CAD 21.00
fried softshell crab, avocado, takuan, frisée, red pepper + house spicy mayo
Torched A5 Wagyu Beef + Tiger Shrimp Maki CAD 38.00
avocado, red pepper, crispy leeks + moromi miso ponzu
California CAD 16.00
snow crab, avocado, cucumber + tobiko
Lobster CAD 23.00
chilled rock lobster, soy paper, avocado, pickled radish, Boston lettuce + momiji soy
Ki Beef Maki CAD 18.00
teriyaki-glazed certified Angus striploin, tempura sweet potato, sesame + asparagus
Sweet PotatoCAD 14.00
tempura sweet potato, avocado, asparagus + kabayaki sauce
Kyoto MakiCAD 17.00
yellowtail, avocado, crispy rice, takuan, red pepper miso + jalapeño-garlic soy
Tempura Maki CAD 18.00
snow crab, salmon, butterfish, avocado, cucumber, tobiko + kabayaki sauce
Spicy SalmonCAD 16.00
cucumber, red pepper, nori, mango + kimchi miso

signature plates

cold

Yuzu Maple Tamari Binnaga CAD 21.00
albacore tuna, arugula, pickled kohlrabi, wasabi relish, pickled radish, taro sticks + soy-infused rice paper
Madai CarpaccioCAD 22.00
Japanese sea bream, baby red radish, pickled wasabi + charred onion oil
Salmon CevicheCAD 19.00
yuzu green grape, sea asparagus, sriracha miso + basil mint oil
Certified Angus Striploin Tataki CAD 19.00
spicy sesame dressing + milk garlic chips
Spicy Maguro + SakeCAD 18.00
on mini crispy rice cakes
Hamachi + JalapeñoCAD 21.00
fresh sliced ginger, shiso + yuzu shoyu
Spicy Avocado CAD 13.00
pineapple, tomato, chives, ginger, wasabi relish + wrapped in cucumber

hot

Umami Tofu CAD 20.00
pan-seared tofu, nori, crispy quinoa, shimeji mushrooms, snap peas, moromiso + garlic soy
Wok-Tossed Jumbo Tiger Shrimp CAD 36.00
sautéed Swiss chard, zucchini, pickled golden raisin, maple balsamic + sesame red pepper miso
Marinated Grilled Short Ribs CAD 29.00
Asian pear-soya, sesame seeds + pickled Asian pear
Certified Angus Striploin (12oz)CAD 54.00
pink peppercorn, Maldon salt + grilled sweet peppers
Saikyo Miso-Marinated Black CodCAD 37.00
fennel-orange sauce, watercress herb oil, sea asparagus + red swiss chard
Seared Diver Scallops CAD 55.00
maitake mushrooms, worcestershire momiji, candied pomelo, chives + shio koji cauliflower purée
A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Striploin (5oz) CAD 108.00
grilled shishito, momiji sesame takuan + lotus root chips

sides

Warm Soba Noodles CAD 8.00
mushroom broth, buckwheat noodles, green onion
Sweet Potato Wedges CAD 10.00
wasabi mayo
Roasted Cauliflower CAD 12.00
black garlic miso
Fried Italian EggplantCAD 12.00
momiji miso, crispy rice + chilli takuan
Shaved Brussels SproutsCAD 15.00
toasted nori + spicy miso ponzu
White Rice
- steamed CAD 7.00
- garlic-fried CAD 9.00

What 2,473 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Old Toronto
Most Booked
Old Toronto
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ki Modern Japanese + Bar in Toronto offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing service" and "fantastic food." Guests rave about its "delicious pan Asian cuisine" and "artistic food presentation." The atmosphere is ideal for both business and social gatherings, with attentive staff ensuring a memorable visit.

2,473 Reviews

J
Jeffrey
Toronto
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service, wonderful food and ambience Tasty choice of wine
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Christian
Toronto
108 reviews
vip
5.0
108 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As many have mentioned they are still on top of their game so many years later, I believe they have been open at least 20 years in that enormous and presumably expensive space in the Brookfield Place on Wellington, with equally expensive parking I might add (25 dollars for event nights), and notably the restaurant often looks like it's half empty with its numerous private rooms, at any rate the kitchen is still putting out delicious fusion style gourmet dishes: we had perfect buttery scallops on a cauliflower puree and a wagyu steak with taro chips, also impressive still are the skewered meats (everyone loves the pork belly skewer) and the maki style rolls, the aburi torched salmon, even the side dishes are perfect. Service has always been kind, professional and unobtrusive in our case. You have to avoid the restaurant on nights where the Maple Leafs are playing: there is a glut of jersey'ed fans who come there and are catered to preferentially because they have to leave to watch the game next door at Scotiabank Arena.
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Silvano
Toronto
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the new menu. Great food and service. A plus
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J
James
Toronto
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time here. Really great service. Very nice setting not too loud. Food was very good Will try again
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Rakesh
Toronto
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 4 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food taste delicious. Less choices for vegetarians, but the server suggested options were very good. I am bit disappointed with the cocktails. Otherwise, it was a good experience
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Darryl
Toronto
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 4 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went during lunch hours, lively environment and delicious food. We had the Poke bowl and braised beef sukiyaki bowls. Chelsea was great, friendly and professional. Would go again.
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Danielle
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jamie's service was FABULOUS, as always!! Food was delicious. Loud despite private booth but it is expected when you have such a gem downtown. Highly recommend!!
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karan
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ahmad our server was very amazing! Had the best recommendations and it is a must visit for Japanese food! Simply outstanding! A lot of vegetarian options on the menu as well and the kitchen is ready to customize the food according to your preferences which is rare to find these days
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Angela
Toronto
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
KI has been a go-to for years and fully aware it’s not hip new ans exciting to be really busy but the scarcity may have played a role in it being quiet cool to dine. Mostly the server while friendly was VERY difficult to understand and I would hope not to have them again. Food outstanding of course ans some warm sake definitely helped the chilly
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Erika
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved our meal at Ki, the service was great and food was outstanding.
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FAQs

Ki Modern Japanese + Bar - Toronto offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 308-5888.

Ki Modern Japanese + Bar - Toronto is rated 4.6 stars by 2473 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Ki Modern Japanese + Bar - Toronto

4.6

CAN$51 and over

Japanese

Financial District

Make a booking

2 people

16 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 75 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ki Modern Japanese + Bar - Toronto

181 Bay Street - Brookfield Place, Toronto, ON M5J 2T3

Additional information

Cross Street
Bay & Wellington
Area
Financial District
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Japanese Speciality
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Parking
Public transit
Near Union Station Subway Station.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Hing Wong
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.kijapanese.com/
Phone number
(416) 308-5888
Private party facilities
ki offers three exclusive private dining rooms that can accommodate groups for a seated dinner. Featuring an array of shared concept menus and one of the largest sake lists in Canada, private dining guests are given a unique experience.
Private party contact
Michael Tremblay and Divya Taylor: (416) 308-5888

Ki Modern Japanese + Bar - Toronto

Ki Modern Japanese + Bar - Toronto

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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Mutsu butterfish

Salmon Poke Bowl

bowls

Salmon Poke Bowl CAD 31.00

Bara Chirashi BowlCAD 39.00

Maitake Mushroom Fried Rice CAD 27.00

Braised Beef Sukiyaki Bowl CAD 29.00

Quinoa Bowl CAD 27.00

hot sets

Chicken Katsu Set CAD 31.00

Wagyu + Certified Angus Beef Burger CAD 29.00

Maple Balsamic Teriyaki SalmonCAD 32.00

Seared Maguro Tuna Steak CAD 42.00

soups + salads

Miso Soup CAD 7.00

Miso Seafood Chowder CAD 12.00

Seaweed SaladCAD 14.00

Sumo Salad

grilled kushiyaki (1 skewer)

Salmon + Shishito CAD 12.00

Unagi + Tamago CAD 14.00

Grilled Shishito Peppers CAD 6.00

Chicken + Leeks CAD 8.00

Grilled Octopus CAD 13.00

Sake-Braised Pork Belly + Green Onion CAD 11.00

Jumbo Tiger ShrimpCAD 13.00

Grilled Pineapple CAD 5.00

Grilled Zucchini CAD 6.00

Certified Angus Striploin CAD 17.00

tempura

Assorted Seasonal VegetablesCAD 14.00

Calamari CAD 14.00

Black Maitake Mushroom CAD 19.00

Bistro Shrimp CAD 19.00

Lobster CAD 32.00

small bites

Tossed Edamame + Seven Spice CAD 8.00

Ginger Fried Karaage ChickenCAD 12.00

Pork Gyozas CAD 14.00

nigiri + sashimi (2 pieces)

Binnaga albacore tuna CAD 8.00

Ebi tiger shrimp CAD 9.00

Hamachi yellowtail CAD 14.00

Hotate fresh Hokkaido scallopCAD 17.00

House Tamagoyaki omelet CAD 8.00

Ikura salmon roeCAD 11.00

Madai Japanese sea bream CAD 16.00

Maguro akami tunaCAD 8.00

Mutsu butterfishCAD 8.00

Otoro marbled tuna CAD 30.00

Sake Atlantic salmonCAD 8.00

Tobiko flying fish roeCAD 8.00

Unagi freshwater eelCAD 10.00

Zuwaigani snow crabCAD 15.00

Hokkaido Uni sea urchin CAD 45.00

modern nigiri (1piece)

MutsuCAD 6.00

Zuwaigani CAD 8.00

Hamachi CAD 9.00

MadaiCAD 10.00

A5 Miyazaki Wagyu CAD 22.00

makimono

Umami Maguro Tuna Maki CAD 19.00

Spicy Tuna CAD 17.00

Dynamite CAD 15.00

Torched Salmon CAD 18.00

Spider Maki CAD 21.00

Torched A5 Wagyu Beef + Tiger Shrimp Maki CAD 38.00

California CAD 16.00

Lobster CAD 23.00

Ki Beef Maki CAD 18.00