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As 色色啦’s only double-starred chef, Saito is constantly elevating his craft. 鈥淚 feel happy when I create a dish from an idea and the taste turns out exactly as I imagined,鈥� he says. 鈥淟ately, I鈥檝e been really into aging large fish like amberjack, wild yellowtail, Spanish mackerel, and bluefin tuna. I often enjoy 鈥榯alking鈥� with fish while working with them.鈥�

Now, sushi fans will get to hear a little more from the chef: he鈥檚 the subject of “Still Single,” a new documentary that will have its world premiere at TIFF on Sept. 5, followed by a cross-Canada theatrical release in November. The film details how he went from rural Hokkaido lad to 色色啦 culinary star. 鈥淭he feeling of being the main character is quite a strange sensation. It鈥檚 also surreal to watch myself 鈥� in a film,鈥� he says. 鈥淲hat meant the most to me was the importance of human connections and mutual support. I was able to reaffirm once again how much support I receive from so many people.鈥�

Now, listen in as he shares his go-to spots for the tastiest treats in town.

Best date-night spot

,聽126A Cumberland St.

Repeat reservation

,聽134 Avenue Rd.

The last best thing you ate

,聽575 Mt Pleasant Rd.

Best dessert

,聽688 College St.

Best late-night craving spot

,聽193 Carlton St.

Favourite coffee shop

, various locations

Correction - Sept. 5, 2025

This article was updated from a previous version to note that he is Canada’s first and 色色啦’s only two-Michelin-star chef. The previous version said he was Canada’s only two-Michelin-star chef. There is a Quebec chef who recently became a two-star chef as well.聽