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Maru Japanese Bistro, Toronto, ON

Maru Japanese Bistro

4.8
4.8
378 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
MARU Japanese Bistro offers a casual dining experience, providing an affordable cuisine with extraordinary service.
Our mission is not only devoted to present the highest quality ingredients and dishes but also to satisfy the patrons with a welcoming and cordial environment.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (416) 466-4666
  • Website
    https://www.marubistro.com/
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Joseph Kang
  • Location
    1402 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1C7
  • Neighborhood
    Leslieville / Riverdale
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Menu

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What 378 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Japanese

  • Toronto

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Maru Japanese Bistro in Leslieville is known for its "incredible" food and "outstanding" service. The intimate setting is perfect for special occasions, with dishes like nori canapés and chirashi don stealing the show. While the service can sometimes be hit or miss, the culinary experience remains "10/10".

378 Reviews

  1. Duncan

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic meal at Maru Bistro. The menu has been recently updated to reflect less emphasis on nigiri sushi and maki rolls. Don’t let this influence your decision to dine at Maru, the menu is still full of unique and deliciously tasty items. The service is thoughtful and the atmosphere is very calm.

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  2. Daryn

    Saskatoon

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a cute place. We ordered miso soup and they came back 10 minutes later saying they were out, and there was another item that we had ordered where they came back a separate time again to say they had run out. no complimentary replacement was offered. Food was meh, plain tasting. Good atmosphere though.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Made reservations here for myself and partner for my birthday. We loved the food - the nori canapé and torched pressed sushi were our favourites. The non-alcoholic yuzu beverage was a perfect complement to the meal and every part of the experience felt very intentional. A beautiful experience, we will be returning :)

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  4. Neha

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was excellent though a bit pricy. Service was friendly and kind, though the day we attended felt busier than they expected with only two staff available at the front for service. Still, food came out in a timely manner and tasted great. Would definitely return! Highly recommend the ebi katsu and their nori crepes.

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  5. Sahand

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love the place, love the food and service there.

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  6. yien

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an amazing experience at Mary. Every dish was amazing. Will be back soon!!!highly recommend. Best to make reservations.

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  7. Cindy

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Maru is always a great experience. Service and food were thoughtful, flavourful and delicious.

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  8. Carlo

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service; everyone was so friendly and accommodating. Place was well lit without being overly bright - still felt intimate. Good selection of food and drinks.

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  9. Liz

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was nothing short of perfection. Every plate we ordered was divine.

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  10. Mai

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious! The canapés are addictive! The lobster miso soup was yummy!

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FAQs

Maru Japanese Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 466-4666.

Maru Japanese Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 378 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Maru Japanese Bistro

1402 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1C7

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Leslieville / Riverdale
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joseph Kang
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
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