more than just Japanese food. it’s Our culture made for you.

our mission

Bar Shozan: Experience genuine Japanese tapas (Otsumami, おつまみ), and Toronto’s best curated sake selection!

At Bar Shozan, Chef Kohei Matsuyama is dedicated to providing tasty Japanese cuisine that is accessible to everyone. With over 35 years of experience and Edo-Kaiseki training from Tokyo's Prince Hotel and Katsura in Toronto, Chef Kohei is the real deal. He doesn't believe in the exclusivity of kaiseki and omakase restaurants and, instead, wants to share his love of Japanese food with everyone—and not just the select few.

At Bar Shozan, it's not just about food. Dive into Toronto’s best curated sake selection, handpicked by our Tokyo-trained sake sommelier, Squid-Ti (二世🇨🇦🇯🇵). Each bottle tells a story, and we invite you to explore this journey with us.

For those familiar with Chef Kohei's legendary legacy at Kon-nichi-wa, you're aware of his unwavering commitment to delivering unparalleled dining experiences with exceptional value. Join us at Bar Shozan to continue this gastronomic adventure, and discover why our blend of flavor, ambiance, and passion is truly unmatched.

Eat LIKE IN JAPAN

Every dish crafted by Chef Kohei Matsuyama.

See Our Menu

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!