Aburi Sushi Brings A5 Wagyu Sukiyaki and Sushi Together for One-Night Toronto Dinner
Aburi Sushi is bringing together two Japanese culinary styles for a limited one-night event this August.
On August 18, 2026, Chef Ryotaro Matsuzaki will host an exclusive A5 Wagyu Sukiyaki & Sushi Dinner at Aburi Sushi inside Waterworks Food Hall in Toronto.
The nine-course tasting menu combines the slow-simmered flavours of sukiyaki with Aburi Sushi’s signature flame-seared preparations. Guests will enjoy premium seafood, Japanese wagyu, seasonal ingredients, and handcrafted courses during two available seatings at 6 PM and 8 PM.
Tickets are priced at $125 per person plus tax and gratuity.
A Night Focused on Japanese Technique and Seasonal Ingredients
Sukiyaki and sushi represent two different approaches to Japanese cuisine.
Sukiyaki is known for its hot pot preparation, where thinly sliced meat and vegetables are gently cooked in a sweet-savory soy-based broth. Sushi highlights precision through seasoned rice, seafood selection, and careful preparation.
For this special dinner, Aburi Sushi combines both styles into one menu, creating a progression from seafood-focused opening courses to wagyu and sushi selections.
Nine Courses Featuring Wagyu, Seafood, and Aburi Preparations
The menu begins with:
Hokkaido Monaka
Japanese uni and Hokkaido scallop served in a delicate monaka shell.
Aburi Sashimi
A selection of Atlantic salmon and yellowtail prepared with Aburi techniques.
The main course features:
A5 Wagyu & Seasonal Vegetables Sukiyaki
Guests will enjoy wagyu strip loin with seasonal vegetables simmered in a rich broth.
An upgrade option is available:
Add A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Striploin for $30
Sushi Courses Highlight Aburi Sushi’s Signature Style
The dinner continues with a selection of hand rolls and nigiri, including:
- Salmon Oshi Temaki
- Aburi Salmon Toro Nigiri Temaki
- Aburi Toro with Shaved Truffle Nigiri
- Foie Gras Oshi Temaki
- Toro Taku Temaki
Each course reflects Aburi Sushi’s focus on balancing premium ingredients with Japanese preparation methods.
A Final Course From the Aburi Sushi Kitchen:
The menu finishes with Ginger Panna Cotta
This final dessert provides a lighter finish after the wagyu and sushi courses.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Location: Aburi Sushi at Waterworks Food Hall, 499 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON
Seatings: 6 PM & 8 PM
Price: $125 per person (plus tax & gratuity)
Book your seat HERE or through the restaurant’s website.
About Aburi Sushi
Located inside Waterworks Food Hall, Aburi Sushi is part of Aburi Restaurants Canada, the group behind Miku, Minami, and Michelin-starred Aburi Hana.
The restaurant focuses on temaki and Aburi-style sushi, using Japanese binchotan charcoal to lightly flame-sear ingredients while highlighting seafood quality and flavour.
Aburi Sushi brings the group’s Japanese culinary approach into a more casual downtown Toronto setting, featuring an omakase-style sushi bar and hand roll-focused menu.
