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Hello Nori brings its Hand Roll magic to Toronto
Food & Drink

Hello Nori brings its Hand Roll magic to Toronto

April 15, 2025 Sonya Davidson

Toronto’s food scene thrives on diversity, and for sushi lovers, there’s no shortage of spots to satisfy a craving. But […]

Japan's famous AFURI ramen + dumpling opens in Toronto
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Japan’s famous AFURI ramen + dumpling opens in Toronto

July 17, 2023 Sonya Davidson

Toronto has become a hotspot for international restaurant brands. The latest coming from Japan is AFURI ramen + dumpling. Named […]

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Escape to Chotto Matte’s tropical Jungle Brunch experience

July 14, 2021 Sonya Davidson

It was a perfect summer day  when we escaped — not out of the city, not on a jet plane, […]

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Food & Drink

Chotto Matte has some great new dining options for take-out and delivery

July 1, 2020 Joel Levy

Chotto Matte is Toronto’s Nikkei cuisine destination, featuring the fusion of Peruvian and Japanese foods. We featured the grand restaurant […]

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“A Day in the Life” with Japanese Taiko drummer Masa Ogawa

February 15, 2020 Joel Levy

My husband, Masa Ogawa, is the founder of Yamato. He was born in Osaka in 1967 and grew up in […]

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Businesses

Homegrown Business: Hojicha Co. Japanese roasted green tea

January 27, 2020 Joel Levy

Our latest featured local business is roasted tea company Hojicha Co. who recently announced the release of Hojicha Kukitori, their […]

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Kale Goma-ae Recipe from Chef Kazuki Uchigoshi at TORA

January 12, 2020 Joel Levy

The Kale Goma-ae is one of chef Kazuki Uchigoshi’s recommended dishes at TORA, which comes as no surprise! Sesame and […]

Chotto Matte
Food & Drink

Chotto Matte’s unique Nikkei dining experience is coming to Toronto

March 26, 2019 Sonya Davidson

Nikkei cuisine is just starting to grab our attention here in Toronto. For South Americans it’s very much woven in […]

When I stepped into Koi Koi, I thought I was walking into a sake bar. Wrong! I was stepping in to delicious Japanese heaven, right in the heart of Kensington Market.
Food & Drink

Koi Koi Restaurant and Sake Bar in Kensington Market

October 15, 2018 Rebecca Felgate

I love sake. But like, I actually really love it. When I stepped into Koi Koi, I thought I was […]

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Food & Drink

Japanese Convenience Store, Sukoshi Mart, is now open in Toronto

March 27, 2018 Joel Levy

Japanese convenience stores are a lot different than the ones we are used to in North America. Linda, a representative […]

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