Torch Pressed Sushi - North York

A bit difficult to find the place as it’s tucked away in the corner of the upper east food club.Got the Salmon Lover and the Tasting Box bentos. Both were packed very nicely, love the presentation however we ordered this as takeout and they did not provide us with any utensils.Torched sushi was delicious but it is really expensive and some of the rice was not put together tightly enough so it was falling apart while being picked up. The hand rolls were tasty but difficult at first to figure out how to get it out of the wrapper.The “spicy salmon bowl” in the salmon lover was our least favourite. Tasted very plain.Overall, good place to try but not that worth it for the price in my opinion.

This sushi spot kept popping up all over social media and so we finally decided to give it a try. This location is within the Upper East market with Machi Machi among others) at the back. We ordered the Tasting Box bento and the Mix8 bento which is the same apart from the handrolls in the Tasting Box. They come with the 8 top seller aburi pieces, edamame, and a spicy seaweed salad. The handrolls in the Tasting Box was filled with toro and lobster respectively. In my honest opinion, the sushi was mediocre and some of the flavour profiles seemed too similar despite them marketing the unique and distinct flavours. The rice is slightly torched so it's a bit crunchier than usual which is an interesting change. There were maybe only 3 pieces that stood out as really tasty. The handrolls had an initially very confusing packaging/wrapper that prevented the seaweed from getting soggy. The instructions on the wrapper were Japanese but luckily the diagram was helpful. Essentially you need to unroll the handroll, rip open the plastic at the slit, then reroll it. The edamame and seaweed salad were great and complimented the box well. Would've been nice to have a drink or a miso soup to cleanse palatte beyond ginger). The packaging makes it a nice takeout option to eat anywhere. However the angle of the box made picking up some aburi pieces difficult when they were packed close together. Additionally, they never called our order when it was ready and I had to ask 10 minutes later if it was ready and they grabbed it off the shelf. This interaction rubbed me the wrong way since even fast food chains call out orders when they are ready. Overall, it was a bit of an underwhelming experience and too pricey $50 for 2) for what was provided. In the future if I wanted aburi sushi I'd go to Project Fish down the street.

Great place for torched pressed sushi. They have set meal boxes so you can try them all. Service is quick and friendly, but not alot of place to sit because it's inside the shared space. Food is great!

This restaurant was my favorite place for pressed sushi, even though it was very small with only side tables for seating. However, during the pandemic, they relocated to Yonge Street and are now situated in a food court. I visited on a Monday afternoon and despite there being no lineup, it still took 25 minutes to get my food. I also noticed that the prices had gone up again. While the quality of the food is still decent, the experience of waiting in a food court for takeout makes the $80 price tag seem pricey.

This hidden gem is now located in the Upper East Food Club between Finch and Sheppard on Yonge alongside other food establishments. Torched Pressed Sushi lives up to its name and does an excellent job at serving delicious dishes. This restaurant specializes in torched pressed sushi, which can be a bit pricey, but the quality makes it worth every penny. The bentos are a great option, especially the Tasting Box or Mix8 which allow you to try a variety of items. The BBQ Unagi is a standout dish that simply melts in your mouth. Overall, Torched Pressed Sushi is a must-visit spot for sushi lovers.