#FOOD: ABURI SUSHI LUNAR NEW YEAR 2026 MENU

Aburi Sushi, located inside Waterworks Food Hall (50 Brant Street), will celebrate Lunar New Year on February 17 with a one-night-only Shabu Shabu tasting experience, offering guests a nine-course menu curated exclusively for the occasion. As part of the MICHELIN-starred Aburi group of restaurants, the team here designed the menu to highlight premium seasonal ingredients and Japanese culinary techniques. The limited-seating event will be offered at 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., with tickets priced at $125 per person plus tax and gratuity, available by reservation HERE.

The evening will begin with Toro Monaka, followed by an Aburi Sashimi Duo featuring maguro and hamachi. The centrepiece of the experience will be the A5 Miyazaki Wagyu and Oyster Shabu Shabu, gently simmered in a miso soy milk broth and paired with seasonal winter vegetables. Along with other bites on the tasting menu, this celebratory experience concludes with a light Ginger Panna Cotta dessert.

See the full menu below:

Lunar New Year Shabu Shabu Menu
Toro Monaka

Aburi Sashimi
maguro, hamachi

A5 Wagyu & Oyster Miso Soy Milk Shabu Shabu
A5 miyazaki wagyu striploin, oyster, winter vegetables
Extra Wagyu: +$30 For A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Striploin


Salmon Oshi Sushi Temaki


Saba Bō Sushi Temaki


Aburi Hokkaido Scallop
Nigiri Temaki

Sawara Nigiri Temaki

Hama Taku Temaki

Japanese Young Ginger Panna Cotta

Aburi welcomes guests to enjoy the seasonal dining through top-notch ingredients and Japanese expertise. Limited seating is available, so don’t miss out on this festive feast.

About Aburi Sushi:
Aburi Sushi at Waterworks is Toronto’s premier Omakase-style bar specializing in hand rolls and Aburi Sushi, a refined technique of flame-searing sushi to enhance its natural flavors. Located inside Waterworks Food Hall, this intimate dining destination blends traditional Japanese craftsmanship with modern culinary innovation, offering a premium sushi experience in a vibrant, contemporary setting. As part of the Aburi Sushi brand, Aburi Sushi at Waterworks is committed to delivering high-quality ingredients, expert techniques, and exceptional service. Whether guests are indulging in a carefully curated Omakase experience or enjoying fresh, made-to-order sushi for dine-in or takeout, every bite reflects the brand’s dedication to excellence.