Restaurant Business｜ABURI Group｜Thrilling the World with Japanese Cuisine

"“SushiTunes” opens a third realm of sushi—where value and price work in synergy rather than in trade-off, woven from a hybrid of cutting-edge technology and human craftsmanship.
The Japan edition of AburiTORA delivers high-end Edo-style quality while spotlighting our original aburi creations and signature Aburi Sushi. Stay true to authenticity yet explore abundant varieties, curating your own personalized eat list to enjoy sushi exactly the way you like."

Futakotamagawa / Jiyugaoka / Toyosu / Komazawa
(scheduled to open in November)

The most prestigious restaurant in the Aburi Restaurants Group, honored with consecutive Michelin one-star ratings.
Chef Nakagawa, trained in Kyoto kaiseki, has forged an original Kyoto kaiseki style that fuses the cultural heritage of Japanese kaiseki with local culinary traditions.

Toronto

Opened in Vancouver in 2009 as the very first Aburi Brand location, it has spearheaded the Aburi Sushi breakthrough. This upscale restaurant—seating nearly 200 guests and centered on Aburi Sushi and premium seafood—has become a beloved landmark wherever it operates.

Vancouver / Toronto

Originating in Vancouver and expanding globally, ABURI TORA is a next-generation sushi restaurant that fuses the time-honored art of Japanese sushi with advanced technology to foster a deeper, more meaningful connection between people and food. As Miku’s sister brand, it pairs Aburi Sushi with modern Japanese tapas, delivering a casually approachable yet high-end dining experience that enjoys strong local popularity.

Vancouver / Toronto

The original flagship in Toronto opened in 2017—preceding Japan’s Aburi TORA—as a concept that delivers high-end restaurant quality at accessible prices. Armed with solutions to industry challenges, Aburi TORA, in collaboration with TORA Japan, continually advances both its UX and operating system, positioning itself as a truly next-generation brand poised for global expansion.

Toronto

A premium retail store that brings “Japanese cuisine into everyday life,” letting you enjoy authentic flavors at home with ease. Leveraging our restaurant-level expertise, we offer Grab-&-Go sushi, bento boxes, sandwiches, and onigiri, along with region-specific Japanese frozen foods and condiments—so you can savor a wide range of Japanese dishes anytime.

Vancouver

Offering a relaxed take on premium counter-style sushi, this compact concept delivers the same authentic quality as Aburi TORA through a more focused menu. Centered around hand-rolled and Aburi Sushi, it’s crafted as a highly scalable and efficient store model.

Toronto

Born as a thoughtfully curated extension of Aburi Market, this concept was created by Yukiko—the renowned bagel artisan behind Japan’s beloved Kepo Bakery in Kamikitazawa. By infusing her signature bagels with locally inspired flavors and a subtle Japanese sensibility, Yukiko has reimagined the local bagel landscape, earning widespread acclaim for introducing a more nuanced and elevated way to enjoy this classic comfort food.

Vancouver

The first Aburi U.S. location launches in Austin, Texas as a take-out–only shop under the Aburi Oshi product brand. We are developing an operational system that ensures consistent branding and scalable production, laying the groundwork for future chain expansion.

Austin

The first U.S. Aburi TORA—our most scalable business model within the Aburi Restaurant portfolio—is slated to open in Austin, Texas, in December 2025.

Austin (scheduled to open December 2025)