JAPANESE MASTERY. MEETS PERUVIAN SOUL.

Coming to Yorkville this Fall.

SENSORY EXPERIENCE

Above the lights of Toronto a transcendent dining experience awaits at TONO. Where Peruvian passion meets Japanese tradition, through the vision of world-renowned Chef Akira Back.

A hideaway nestled at W Toronto Hotel’s rooftop, TONO introduces Nikkei cuisine to Yorkville, bringing a bold blend of Peruvian & Japanese flavours to life. Known for his rebellious yet refined style, Chef Akira’s menu honours tradition while unapologetically pushing boundaries.

Set high above the city, TONO is a sensory experience—where music sets the tone, cocktails are crafted with intention, and every dish tells a story.

NIKKEI CUISINE

Born from the vibrant interplay between Japanese precision and Peruvian passion, Nikkei cuisine is a bold blend of flavour, culture and storytelling. At TONO by Akira Back, this tradition is reinterpreted by the award-winning chef known for breaking boundaries. Expect unexpected pairings, raw artistry, and dishes that honour two culinary worlds—served with the signature edge only Akira Back can deliver.

TONO by Akira Back menu at W Toronto Hotel location chef sushi Peruvian Japanese flavours

SIGNATURE BEVERAGES

At TONO by Akira Back, cocktails are more than drinks—they’re an art form. Blending the precision of Japanese mixology with the boldness of Peruvian ingredients, each cocktail & mocktail is a carefully crafted expression of flavour and intention. Chef Akira Back’s visionary lens transforms classics into inventive elixirs, inviting guests to indulge.

A hand holding a tall glass with a layered purple and clear drink, garnished with a lemon wedge and herbs, with a dark background.

ARTFUL INFLUENCE

Art has always been at the heart of Chef Akira Back’s creative process—a passion rooted in his childhood, shaped by the vibrant work of his mother, a Korean fine artist. Her expressive, abstract style continues to inspire the bold colours, textures, and compositions found across his culinary and design vision. At TONO, this artistic legacy is brought to life.

Chef Akira Back Toronto opens new location TONO by Akira at W Hotel Toronto

MEET CHEF AKIRA BACK

Chef Akira Back is more than a chef—he’s the creative visionary. With a rebellious edge and a Michelin-starred pedigree, he’s built elevated culinary experiences that push boundaries and fuse cultures.

At TONO, his bold imagination sets the tone—where design, flavour, and storytelling collide in a ritual that’s unmistakably his.

ROOFTOP EXPERIENCES

Perched above the city, TONO offers a rooftop dining experience unlike any other. Step onto our patios and take in the lights of Bloor Street and downtown Toronto.

A top-down view of a dinner party with people sharing a variety of sushi dishes and drinks, including wine and cocktails, at a round wooden table.

A hand pouring a creamy dressing or sauce onto a bowl of sashimi garnished with herbs and flowers, with a bowl of dipping sauce and crispy chips in the background on a marble table.

MAKE A RESERVATION

A culinary journey awaits on every plate. From golden hour to late night, your table is waiting.