Aburi Hana is a Japanese restaurant in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The restaurant has received a Michelin star.
History The restaurant was opened by the Aburi Restaurant Group in January 2020, offering a kaiseki-style tasting menu.
At its opening, the restaurant's kitchen was led by chef Ryusuke Nakagawa, who was recruited from Japan by the restaurant group to serve as Aburi Hana's head chef.
The business temporarily closed in September 2025 following Nakagawa's departure back to Japan, and re-opened a year later in September 2026 following renovations and a change in concept. At its re-opening the restaurant turned to serving a la carte Edo-era Japanese cuisine. Aburi Hana's former pastry chef, Aiko Uchigoshi, was named executive chef for the new concept.
Recognition Aburi Hana was awarded a Michelin star in Toronto's inaugural Michelin Guide that was revealed in 2022, and has retained its star in every year since. Michelin praised chef Nakagawa's "modern take on [a] history-steeped Kyō-Kaiseki menu".
Canada's 100 Best Restaurants Ranking Aburi HanaYearRankChange 2022 99 new 2023 No Rank 2024 33 re-entry 2025 29 4 2026 No Rank
See also
List of Japanese restaurants List of Michelin-starred restaurants in Toronto
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