Markham's sushi scene spans every price point. Here are the spots that consistently deliver across all of them.
The Omakase tier
Sushi Kaji on Highway 7 is the top-of-the-line option. The omakase runs $250-350 per person and is genuinely worth it for a special occasion. Sushi Q at First Markham Place is the underrated alternative — quieter, slightly cheaper, equally skilled.
The Premium A-la-Carte tier
Hashi Sushi at Cathedral Town and Mikiya at Highway 7 both deliver excellent nigiri, sashimi, and creative rolls in the $60-90 per person range.
The Reliable Mid-Tier
Sushi 88, Aoji Sushi, and Sushi Time all do solid work in the $30-50 per person range. Best for casual dinners or weekday lunches.
The AYCE Tier
Sushi Made With Love and Iaru Sushi are the picks if you want all-you-can-eat. Both are above the average AYCE quality — fish is fresh, rice is properly seasoned.
What to order
For first-timers: salmon, tuna, hamachi (yellowtail), eel. For more confident orderers: uni (sea urchin), toro (fatty tuna belly), saba (mackerel), and the omakase chef's choice. Sashimi-only orders show the kitchen at its best.
How to pick a good sushi spot
Two simple signals: a small, focused menu suggests the chef cares; visibly fresh fish (you can usually see the case from your seat) is non-negotiable. AYCE spots that pile every roll with mayo and tempura crumbs are often disguising tired fish.
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About the Author
Food & Dining Editor
Marcus Wong has been writing about food in the Greater Toronto Area for over a decade. Born in Hong Kong and raised in Unionville, he brings a lifelong appreciation for Cantonese and Pan-Asian cuisine to his restaurant reviews, alongside an enthusiasm for the increasingly diverse dining scene across Markham and Richmond Hill. He visits every restaurant he writes about, almost always more than once, and pays for his own meals.
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