About

The Concept
ABURI Market is a new elevated lifestyle grocery concept by ABURI Restaurants Canada, trailblazers in modern Japanese cuisine. A premier destination for shoppers looking to enjoy fresh, authentic, Japanese meals and snack options - all available in one convenient location.

Shoppers can finish-at-home meal kits, ready-to-eat bento and bowls, savoury Shojin appetizers, Iwate A5 wagyu, delectable Japanese desserts, exclusive cooking sauces, imported snacks, and Japanese lifestyle products, from tableware to apparel. Look for ABURI Market’s team of product specialists to provide the highest level of sincere, warm
service to enhance the ABURI shopping experience.

The Vision
"I don't just want a business. I want to create a culture and a community." - Seigo Nakamura. Seigo Nakamura, founder of the Tora Corporation in Japan, is the visionary behind ABURI Restaurants’ Miku, Miku Toronto, Minami, WA-BAGEL, TORA, Hana, Minami Toronto, and grocerant ABURI To-Go. His unique concepts and business strategies have led to the creation and spread of Aburi style cuisine across Canada. A trendsetter in all aspects, Seigo is never satisfied with settling for the norm. His unique twist on Aburi cuisine was created over a decade ago by innovating the idea of traditional Japanese flame-searing with the decadent and creamy sauces of French cuisine. Driven by this unconventional concept, Seigo introduces this fresh and addictive Aburi cuisine to the world.

Seigo also promotes the unique company philosophy of ‘Ningenmi.’ Literally translated as 'the human flavour,' Ningenmi is a Japanese term used to refer to a person with outstanding human qualities: sincerity, thoughtfulness, and passion. Seigo is a strong advocate of spreading ningenmi to his team, promoting a positive team dynamic within his restaurants.

The Area
Aburi Market joins a vibrant retail mix at Grosvenor Ambleside, which won the 2021 ULI Americas Award of Excellence. Owner and developer Grosvenor Americas spent the past decade transforming a former brownfield site into a LEED Gold equivalent property that is now a known destination where people eat, gather and enjoy local arts and culture.

Now Hiring For All Positions

To work with ABURI Market is like joining a family. With the company philosophy Ningenmi, respect and trust are a staple in our workplace, making it the ideal place to work. Commended by BC Workplace Mental Health as a positive work environment in 2014, ABURI was the only restaurant group to ever make the list.

Using the dual education system as the basis for training, ABURI focuses on the growth of both management skills as well as artistic vision.

We are currently hiring for a General Clerk and back-of-house sushi & kitchen positions. Please send your resume to info@aburimarket.com if you are interested in applying.