Bringing Japan’s southern soul to Toronto
About
Bar Shozan is an intimate Japanese restaurant on Ossington, offering a menu that highlights authentic flavours and regional specialties. Chef Kohei, originally from Miyazaki in Kyushu, Japan, prepares standout dishes such as Chicken Nanban, Goma Saba, and slow-braised Pork Belly. Guest favourites include Pork Belly Yakiton skewers, Hamachi Crudo, Beef Tataki, Miso-glazed Eggplant, and our hand-chopped, house-made Gyoza.
Bar Shozan’s beverage program is led by Squid-Ti, an Advanced Sake Professional certified in Tokyo under John Gauntner and a Shochu specialist trained through the Japan Sake & Shochu Makers Association in Kagoshima. A second-generation Japanese-Canadian, Squid-Ti bridges traditional craftsmanship and modern creativity through an evolving selection of premium sakes, artisanal shochus, and signature cocktails.
With just 20 seats, Bar Shozan offers a cozy, welcoming space where food, drink, and conversation come together to celebrate the richness of Japanese hospitality.
Eat LIKE IN JAPAN
Every dish crafted by Chef Kohei Matsuyama.
Enjoy handcrafted sakes & natural wines
ONE of the LARGEST SAKE SELECTIONs in TORONTO!
Small, craft sake breweries in Japan
We have an extensive selection of sakes curated by Squid-Ti (Advanced Sake Professional, Tokyo 🇯🇵), our sake sommelier and drink specialist.
GREAT SELECTION OF natural wineS!
Every bottle’s available by the glass!
We have a great selection of natural red, white, and orange wines that have been painstakingly curated. All our wines are brought in from select wine agencies, and not from the LCBO.
elegant signature cocktails
Unique, well-balanced cocktails
All of our cocktails are carefully crafted to work in harmony with Japanese flavours and liquors. You’ll find no sugary, artificially coloured cocktails here! Lime and lemon juices are freshly squeezed—as they should be! Our fruit cordials and infusions are made in house, too! Enjoy complex flavours that peak and linger. It’s pleasure-time for your tastebuds!
what people are saying
What People Are Saying
“When it comes to Shozan’s hot snacks, all are winners.”
— Amy pataki, the toronto star
“Winterlicious 2020: The 32 best places to eat this year”
— Now Toronto
“25 restaurants to eat at in Toronto during Winterlicious 2020.”
— blogTO
“60 Fantastic takeout and delivery options in Toronto.”
— Now Toronto
“Top Six in the 6: Where to go for Winterlicious 2020”
— Foodism toronto
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