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TUNA POKE - Boku, Toronto, ON

Boku

3.7 (111)
CAN$30 and under
Japanese
42 Gristmill Ln, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4

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Boku

3.7
CAN$30 and under
Japanese
Distillery District

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
BOKU Distillery has been operating for over ten years, specializing in authentic Japanese cuisine. Our offerings include:

Ramen made with handcrafted pork and chicken broth simmered for over four hours.

Signature Japanese curry rice and udon, featuring our house-made chicken katsu—one of our most popular dishes.

Beef Udon, prepared with our signature marinated beef and freshly stir-fried udon noodles, a long-time guest favorite.

Sushi and Poke Bowls crafted with fresh salmon and premium ingredients.

A curated selection of Japanese sake, allowing guests to enjoy a relaxed and satisfying dining experience.

A seasonal summer patio, where you can enjoy sunshine, flowers, and great food with family and friends.

A festive winter patio, where guests can roast marshmallows and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate or our signature mulled wine during the Christmas season.

Our hope is that every visit to BOKU Distillery feels warm, joyful, and as comfortable as coming home.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Tapas / Small Plates, Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 12:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Please contact us at gm.boku@bokurestaurant.com for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us at gm.boku@bokurestaurant.com for more details.
  • Area
    Distillery District
  • Cross street
    Parliament St. & Mill St.
  • Parking Details
    Green P city parking is available within the Distillery District
  • Public transport
    Green P Carpark 230
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Boku.

3.7

3.7
(111)
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Boku offers a lively dining experience with a "fantastic" staff and "phenomenal" service. The ambiance enhances the meal, encouraging guests to return. While the menu could improve in consistency, particularly in flavor and availability, the vegetarian options are appreciated. The "wonderful service" and reasonable prices make it "worth visiting."
207 Reviews
  1. F .

    Toronto / Ontario9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good and the service was decent overall. My main concern is the automatic 20% gratuity for groups of six or more, which feels high for a casual ramen and curry rice spot. Our server also didn’t mention that it had already been included. This was my second visit. On my first visit, I was handed the payment machine with additional tipping options ranging from approximately 15% to 22%. Without realizing gratuity was already included, I added another tip and ended up paying approximately 40% in tips altogether. I’m happy to tip for good service, but an included gratuity should be clearly pointed out, especially when the machine prompts for an additional tip. More transparency would have made the experience much better.

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  2. Natalie

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 11 October 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was nice from the food, ambience and drinks. The only reason I ranked it in the middle was because I found a bug in my drink.

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  3. Doris

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 29 August 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    After giving us our food, servers didn’t come once to check in or ask if we wanted the bill

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  4. Vineet

    Vancouver / British Columbia8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an amazing experience, especially the ambiance and location of the restaurant. Service was friendly and prompt. The food was good, but I felt like a little more flavour would have made it top-notch. I will definitely be going back there 

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  5. Antoinette

    Toronto / Ontario30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good. There are several vegetarian options. It’s too bad that you have to go outside yourself if you want to order from their juice window. It would be nice if the restaurant staff can get it for you especially if you are ordering a full meal!

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  6. Tarik Gold

    New York City19 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 1 August 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    They were "out" of almost every item on the menu. Sushi? No, we are out. Beef Udon? Sorry, we are out. That was 7:30 (early) on a Saturday night (what should be the beginning of the busiest night). They were out of every item we were interested in and we went through a lot of items. Extremely disappointing. When we eventually did get our food it tasted like they bought it elsewhere and just microwaved it. Ramen tasted like the stuff poor university kids on a limited budget (but at a high price) have. Everyone around us had the exact same impression. The distillery district is very cool and worth visiting but do yourself a favour and avoid. The owners really need to reconsider the restaurant business OR make a real restaurant the prepares fresh food! The servers were very sweet and not responsible for this (so we did tip generously as they should not suffer for what is not in their control) but we really wished we did not stay! btw, I have never given a negative review but I felt obliged to.

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  7. Rinelle

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 24 July 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Boku was fantastic! Their staff, the quality of food, and service was phenomenal. We celebrated a birthday and were pleasantly surprised by how hospital their staff were! We shared several laughs together with our server and honestly can’t wait to return. Amazing.

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  8. Keith

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 July 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and wonderful service. Reasonable prices too

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  9. Sean Gold

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 30 June 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was cold. Ramen should not be cold. Please warm up the cold ramen

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  10. Inas Gold

    Toronto / Ontario10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 June 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food great service! The cost was very good for its location!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Tapas / Small Plates, Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 12:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Please contact us at gm.boku@bokurestaurant.com for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us at gm.boku@bokurestaurant.com for more details.
  • Area
    Distillery District
  • Cross street
    Parliament St. & Mill St.
  • Parking Details
    Green P city parking is available within the Distillery District
  • Public transport
    Green P Carpark 230
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Boku shines on a sunny afternoon, several guests loved dining on its seasonal summer patio, and it’s also a lovely stop during the Christmas/winter market evenings when the festive winter patio (with marshmallows and mulled wine) is active.

Boku offers a main dining room with a bar area plus a seasonal outdoor patio (a summer patio and a festive winter patio), and the layout includes an open-kitchen feel you can glimpse from tables.

Many guests describe portions as satisfying, reviews call them “quality portions, ” “quite good, ” and note big katsu pieces.

Yes, Boku offers a seasonal patio: a summer patio for sunny, flower-filled dining and a festive winter patio where guests roast marshmallows and enjoy mulled wine.

Boku feels cozy and welcoming with Japanese touches like paper umbrellas, a modern, industrial Distillery District setting, and an active dining room that can get lively during events, the seasonal patio adds a relaxed al fresco option.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, everyday clothing is entirely appropriate when dining at Boku.

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Boku

3.7
CAN$30 and under
Japanese
Distillery District

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today
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