Kappo Sato
Japanese restaurant · Mount Pleasant East ·
Unique omakase with Japanese bounty, masterfully prepared dishes
Unique omakase with Japanese bounty, masterfully prepared dishes
"I think it's the best Japanese restaurant in Canada, and they always serve amazing dishes when I'm there." - Kevin Chau
"Unlike the quiet ceremony of a sushi omakase or the formal structure of a kaiseki, this freewheeling tasting is driven solely by Chef Takeshi Sato, who swims in familiar culinary waters on his own terms. To be clear, this counter situated along the entire open kitchen is no Zen temple. The room is a constant blur of motion thanks to a young team that hurries about preparing multiple courses at once. Sato is their seasoned guide, as he moves with intention, ever masterful with a knife, and works with an impressive bounty of ingredients, most of which are flown in from Japan. Soulful dashi broths weave in and out of view alongside clever courses like tempura fried mackerel with shiso or seared toro nigiri with Japanese green onions." - Michelin Inspector
"So simple but well done. Excellent quality monkfish liver set in a light sweet soy, a superb miso paste on top, and a brushing of yuzu zest which really lifts this up and balances any intense richness from the liver." - MICHELIN Guide
"Unlike the quiet ceremony of a sushi omakase or the formal structure of a kaiseki, this freewheeling tasting is driven solely by Chef Takeshi Sato, who swims in familiar culinary waters on his own terms. To be clear, this counter situated along the entire open kitchen is no Zen temple. The room is a constant blur of motion thanks to a young team that hurries about preparing multiple courses at once. Sato is their seasoned guide, as he moves with intention, ever masterful with a knife, and works with an impressive bounty of ingredients, most of which are flown in from Japan. Soulful dashi broths weave in and out of view alongside clever courses like tempura fried mackerel with shiso or seared toro nigiri with Japanese green onions." - MICHELIN Guide
"Joining the 12 previous One Star restaurants were Julie Hyde of Restaurant 20 Victoria and Takeshi Sato of Kappo Sato, both overjoyed and overwhelmed with happiness." - MICHELIN Guide
