Sushi Umi (Toronto)

Nigiri selection

The main event — precisely cut fish over lightly seasoned rice; breadth of the selection is what reveals the kitchen's depth and sourcing range

Sashimi platter

Clean sliced fish arranged without embellishment — a direct test of how seriously the kitchen treats its sourcing and knife work

Toro nigiri

Fatty tuna belly that dissolves with minimal pressure — ordering this tells you whether the kitchen is sourcing at the level its reputation suggests

Uni nigiri

Briny sea urchin over warm rice — freshness here tends to be genuine rather than the over-sweetened product common at lower-price-point spots

Omakase or chef's set

If offered, this is the highest-signal way to experience the kitchen at full range — portion progression and fish selection vary by season