$$$$ • Izakaya • Ossington
Bar Shozan is an intimate Japanese restaurant on Ossington, offering a menu that highlights authentic flavours and regional specialties. Chef Kohei, originally from Miyazaki in Kyushu, Japan, prepares standout dishes such as Chicken Nanban, Goma Saba, and slow-braised Pork Belly. Guest favourites include Pork Belly Yakiton skewers, Hamachi Crudo, Beef Tataki, Miso-glazed Eggplant, and our hand-chopped, house-made Gyoza.Bar Shozan’s beverage program is led by Squid-Ti, an Advanced Sake Professional certified in Tokyo under John Gauntner and a Shochu specialist trained through the Japan Sake & Shochu Makers Association in Kagoshima. A second-generation Japanese-Canadian, Squid-Ti bridges traditional craftsmanship and modern creativity through an evolving selection of premium sakes, artisanal shochus, and signature cocktails.With just 20 seats, Bar Shozan offers a cozy, welcoming space where food, drink, and conversation come together to celebrate the richness of Japanese hospitality.
