What a gem. Kaiseki Yu-zen Hashimoto is a 20+ year old family owned and operated restaurant serving only 3 tables, a total of 6 seats (private dining), for lunch and dinner a day. It's obscure yet very appropriate location, inside the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre in Toronto, makes it a destination for even locals. Chef Masaki Hashimoto trained in kaiseki cuisine in Kyoto (the cuisine's birthplace) for 10 years before opening his own kaiseki restaurant in the city. He imports most of his ingredients from Japan to keep flavours authentic and prepares them using classic techniques. He's committed to preserving Japanese culture and showcasing the art of kaiseki. This is the best Kaiseki in Canada.

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