Local Eats: MS|SM
154 Cumberland St 2nd floor, Toronto, ON M5R 1A8

MSSM is Michelin Star Chef, Masaki Saito’s casual omakase spot in Yorkville. A way to introduce his Edomae style of sushi to a wider, more accessible audience in Toronto.

The $98 Omakase menu is crafted with fresh local, European and Japanese ingredients. It employs the same techniques Chef Saito demands at Sushi Masaki Saito.

The restaurant provides an intimate setting. It ensures personalized attention and an immersive dining experience. This experience transports guests to the heart of Japan in a sleek and urban setting in Yorkville.

From his Toronto Life interview on September 29, Chef Saito stated:
“I decided to open MSSM to impart my wisdom to future sushi chefs so that more people could understand my style without having to pay so much for it,” says Saito. “It’s both a restaurant and a school. My staff here are all students. They follow me, watch me and study my philosophy, then they go through rigorous testing. If they build each piece with precision and perfection, they pass. They get to stand behind the counter and make the sushi and maybe one day get a Michelin star of their own. If they fail, it’s up to them what they do next. That’s life.”

Reservations can be made directly via TouchBistro.

Here’s a snapshot of our experiences on December 17, 2023.