Maru – Japanese
Maru offers a sophisticated escape where the rhythmic crunch of golden crispy rice and the delicate artistry of seafood-topped nori canapés take center stage. From the earthy warmth of miso soup to the vibrant, nutty notes of spinach gomaae, every dish is a masterclass in balance and fresh, coastal elegance. The atmosphere hums with a refined energy, inviting diners to savor a parade of meticulously crafted bites that transform traditional Japanese flavors into a modern, sensory journey.
Queen Street East https://www.marubistro.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Maru
Dairy-Free at Maru
Maru in Toronto has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crispy Rice - 6pcs, Scallop Nori Canapés and Vegetable Nori Canapés. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Maru
Maru in Toronto has 7 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Scallop Nori Canapés, Bluefin Tuna Nori Canapés and Hokkaido Uni and Ika Nori Canape 1pc. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Maru
Maru in Toronto has 25 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crispy Rice - 6pcs, Salmon Hosomaki and Spicy Bluefin Tuna Maki 8pcs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Maru
Maru in Toronto has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Bluefin Tuna Maki 8pcs, Green Salad and Snow Crab Nori Canapés. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Maru
Maru in Toronto has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Snow Crab Nori Canapés. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Maru
Maru in Toronto has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Scallop Nori Canapés and Snow Crab Nori Canapés. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Maru
Maru in Toronto has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Snow Crab Nori Canapés. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Maru
Maru in Toronto has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crispy Rice - 6pcs, Vegetable Nori Canapés and Miso Eggplant. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Maru
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon Don | 70.9 g | 44.3 g |
| Salmon Nori Canapés | 14.4 g | 35.4 g |
| Spicy Bluefin Tuna on Crispy Rice 3pcs | 63 g | 28.6 g |
| Spicy Bluefin Tuna Maki 8pcs | 1.1 g | 25.4 g |
| Salmon Hosomaki | 0 g | 24 g |
| Fish Korokke - 3pcs | 46.4 g | 16.7 g |
| Vegetable Nori Canapés | 0.6 g | 14.6 g |
| Snow Crab Nori Canapés | 7 g | 14.3 g |
| Green Salad | 0 g | 14.1 g |
| Spinach Gomaae Salad | 9.4 g | 12 g |
| Scallop Nori Canapés | 18.7 g | 11.8 g |
| Softshell Crab Katsu | 26.4 g | 9.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its high-quality, well-prepared cuisine, diners frequently choose Maru for special occasions, specifically praising the delicious and flavorful soup. Guests highlight the prompt and attentive service that complements the comfortable setting, making for a seamless and enjoyable dining experience.
Menu
Starters
- Miso Soup - $4: Miso Soup with Tofu, Green Onions, Shimeji Mushroom Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Rice - 6pcs - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Salad - $11: Mixed Greens, Cucumber, Pecan, Fruits, Yuzu Dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Gomaae Salad - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Canapés
- Vegetable Nori Canapés - $10: Miso Eggplant, Chives, Pine Nut Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Nori Canapés - $14: Salmon, Spicy Mayo, Avocado, Chives, Red Onion Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallop Nori Canapés - $16: Hokkaido Scallop, Spicy Mayo, Cucumber, Chives, Red Onion Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Snow Crab Nori Canapés - $17: Seasoned Snow crab meat, Grapefruits Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bluefin Tuna Nori Canapés - $18: Bluefin Tuna, Cucumber, Ginger, Green Onion, Red Onion, Chives Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hokkaido Uni and Ika Nori Canape 1pc Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi and Maki
- Salmon Pressed Sushi - $20: Salmon, Shiitake Mushroom, Avocado, Jalapeño, Spicy Mayo Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hokkaido Scallop Pressed Sushi - $29 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Bluefin Tuna Maki 8pcs - $22: Spicy Bluefin Tuna, Cucumber, Avocado, Chives Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Bluefin Tuna on Crispy Rice 3pcs - $21: Spicy Bluefin Tuna, Chives, Crispy Rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hosomaki Set (18pcs) - $23: 2 Fish and 1 Vegetable Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cucumber Hosomaki - $5 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Hosomaki - $6 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Hosomaki - $7 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Salmon Bluefin Tuna Don - $39: Salmon Sashimi and Bluefin Tuna Sashimi, Sushi Rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Don - $27: Salmon Sashimi, Torched Salmon, Salmon Egg, Sushi Rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Softshell Crab Katsu - $27: Crispy Panko Softshell Crab & Egg Salad, Japanese Curry, Steam Rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Pork Belly - $33: Braised Pork Belly, Vegetables, Steamed Rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Leg with Maki - $32: Vegetable Maki, Duck Confit with Teriyaki Sauce Dietary tags: Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
Hot Dishes
- Miso Eggplant - $15: Miso Eggplant, Chives, Pine nut Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Korokke - 3pcs - $17: Japanese Croquettes, Spicy Mayo, Soy Glaze Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ika Tempura - $20: Squid Tempura 6 pcs Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Holiday Sets
- Dinner Set A - $68: Salmon Pressed Sushi(6pcs), Hokkaido Scallop Roll(6pcs), Spicy Bluefin Tuna Roll(6pcs), Miso Eggplant, 2 Miso Soup Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner
- Dinner Set B - $87: 2 Green Salads, 2 Miso Soup, 4 Assorted Nori Canapes, 1 Salmon Pressed Sushi(6pcs), Chef Choice's 3 Hosomaki(18pcs), 2pcs Fish Korokke Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner
- Negitoro Set - $35: 18pcs Bluefin Tuna Belly with Green Onion Small Maki and 18pcs Cucumber Small Maki Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Hojicha Ice Cream: House-made Roasted Green Tea Ice Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Maru
- Is Maru dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Maru has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crispy Rice - 6pcs, Scallop Nori Canapés and Vegetable Nori Canapés.
- What can I eat at Maru on a dairy-free diet?
- Crispy Rice - 6pcs, Scallop Nori Canapés and Vegetable Nori Canapés carry the dairy-free tag, out of 12 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Maru have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Crispy Rice - 6pcs and Vegetable Nori Canapés.
- Is Maru gluten-free?
- 7 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Maru?
- Salmon Don, at roughly 44.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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