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Daniel A.

A really cool Izakaya dampened by cold service. Hanmoto is unassuming yet interesting, thus the long wait for a table as they don't take reservations. They've got some interesting and incentive dishes, perfect for sharing. The seating, however, is quite cramped and uncomfortable (it's an Izakaya after all...) but outside of our waitress who was delightful, all of the staff were rude and grumpy for some reason: we got attitude from someone who tried to drop dishes we didn't order and even upon realizing she was wrong, she didn't bother to apologize, someone cutting onions in the hallway to the bathroom (yes, you read that correctly) was annoyed, even miffed, that I asked if I did indeed open the right door to the bathroom, and so on. Worth a try, but make sure to go in with thick skin.

Karla T.

My favourite late-night "hidden" corner of Toronto. Everything on the menu just pairs too well with a cold beer (or 2). Our usual order: * Moto Eggs: Japanese-style deviled eggs * Dyno Wings: pork dumplings stuffed in chicken wings * Surf & Turf Hand Rolls * Miso Ice Cream

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Victoria S.

Had a fun time at Hanmoto! The vibe feels like you're stepping into a steampunk, underground bar. The restaurant/bar is relatively small, and the outside is unassuming. I would have walked right past it had I not seen people coming out. The drinks here were really good! For food, we shared two small plates since we already had dinner prior. We had a ceviche and Japanese style deviled eggs (came sprinkled with bonito flakes, furikake and a fried wonton piece for some crunch). Both were great light bites. I believe they are open until 2am on the weekends. We got there around 11 and were able to snag the one open table; all others were full, so it's a lively spot to be at at night for sure!

Nana T.

Absolutely loved my experience here! Staff was super nice genuine and friendly! The stuffed wings were huge and soooo amazing one of the best wings i've ever had!! Everything else we tried was also good. Amazing ambience very cozy and casual but also high quality & well curated! Miso nori ice cream i wanted to love but was a tad too sweet for my liking... tastes like a whole can on condensed milk but the nori and crunchy aspect was nice (almost there for me but toooo sweet)

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Julia L.

Great little gem for a bite on a night out with friends. The restaurant had a red LED light on which made the vibe of the restaurant so cool and dark. They honestly had very limited spots inside the restaurant. We had a reservation made an hour before we went to ensure there was a spot for us. Service was great, the workers there were super nice and cool. As for the food, my table ordered the Moto Eggs, Enoki, and Miso Ice cream for dessert. To be fair, we actually ate our main dinner meal elsewhere then stumbled upon this little place and had to try this out. We didn't order a lot but it was a good taste test for us! I am personally not sure how the meal portion would be for a singular person who was hungry though. Seems small. We shared these amongst 5 people. Moto Eggs - these were so delicious. So much flavour in the eggs and the yolk was nice and soft. Loved these 5/5 small portion though Enoki - these were pretty good. I'm always a big fan of enoki mushroom. I just wish there was slightly more sauce on the mushrooms. 3.8/5 Miso Ice Cream - super yummy!! However for the price ($12), I expect a way bigger portion. Taste wise: 4/5 I'd love to come back and try their other things! Not sure if I would recommend this place if you're on a budget.

Annie C.

This felt like a hidden spot that recently just reopened. We ordered steak, enoki mushrooms, and salmon dish. I really liked the mushrooms and steak as they were super flavorful. However, this place is soo dark and tiny that it felt a little uncomfortable. The server also a little overbearing and in our faces, so it was not the most pleasant experience, especially with the more expensive prices for such small portions.

Surf 'N Turf Handroll
Rachel L.

Based on Google reviews, we arrived early around 5:57 PM (restaurant opens at 6pm) and there were already 3 parties ahead of us. We were seated immediately upon open, but the interior is quite small and consists of only about 20 seats so once the first round is seated, you're in for a wait. An hour in, we heard that the wait time was 1.5 hrs. I was excited to try an assortment of items from the menu so ended up over-ordering for 2 people. We had two Surf 'N Turf Handrolls which came with beef tartare, tako wasabi, hickory sticks, and a quail yolk. The shiso or perilla leaf along with the fragrant sesame oil made it such a unique and flavourful roll. I couldn't really taste the tartare over the wasabi flavour though. I highly recommend the Dyno Wings which are pork dumplings using a chicken wing as the wrapper. The skin was extremely crispy and the meat was juicy - my favourite dish of the evening. They come massive so they are very filling. The Moto Eggs are Japanese-style deviled eggs with fried chicken skin, nanban sauce, nori powder, and pickled chilis. The amount of umami in these bites were so intense, it has ruined deviled eggs for me as I will always crave this. The Katsu Bun contained a thick piece of panko crusted pork belly, katsu sauce, and soy remoulade in between a coco bun. This was delicious and my partner's favourite dish of the night, but because we had it last it was difficult to finish. We ended off the night with their miso ice cream, topped with arare and nori powder. The white miso and nori paired so well with the ice cream and gave it a salted-caramel concept. This is a must-try! Service was fast during the time we were there, and the interior gives off a grungy hole-in-the-wall vibe with old hip-hop playing in the background. Great spot for a date night or to hang out with some friends.

Michelle D.

はんもと! Came here twice this year. First time I got their miso ice cream which was a thick block of really creamy and savoury dessert. Second time, I came to treat a good friend for his birthday and we shared the oysters, dyno wings, katsu bun, and enoki mushrooms. My favourites were the katsu bun, dyno wings (gyoza stuffed chicken wings- say no more!), and enoki mushrooms because they were so flavourful. I would not recommend the miso ice cream too much because it was quite heavy for a dessert. We also got drinks (I forgot which one mine was) but it was good. I do have to agree that everything is quite pricey for what it's worth and probably wouldn't return but I'm glad I came for the experience with some of my favourite people.

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Celine D.

No signage necessary for this hole in the wall izakaya in Ossington. Worth the 2 hour wait. No reservations so come early to put your name on the list. Server was really nice and bubbly, made the experience better! Food: - Dyno wings were soo good, no idea how they made this but I'm still thinking of them. Crunchy and delicious. - Katsu sandwich in a coco bun, really innovative and flavourful. - Karaage special - 6 pieces for $16, bone in Japanese fried chicken. I didn't think it was that special, but a good deal. Drinks: - Tried the cocktail with cucumber (forget the name) but really good and refreshing! Overall enjoyed my experience at Hanmoto. It was intimate and had a cool vibe. Will return in the summer!

Dyno wings
Nicole L.

I really wanted to love this place, but sadly it was a pretty average meal for how much hype they get. I went on a Wednesday night to avoid having to wait 1.5 hours for a table. Previously, I had gone on the weekends and never committed to the wait. The interior is very cozy and unique, emulating street food in Japan. I like the vibe that the restaurant is going for but it's definitely cramped. My friend and I had both been wanting to try Hanmoto for a while so we were a bit overzealous with the ordering. I'd probably order 1-2 dishes less. Tofu: Started off with this one and it was delicious! A little spicy, a little tangy, some coriander for freshness and crunchy topping for texture - mix it all together in one bite and it's a great appetizer! Tuna Tartare: This is where I was really disappointed - the tuna chunks were quite large for "tartare" - and the sauce/seasoning tasted very similar to the tofu dish. I would just skip out on this one next time. Dyno Wings: Very hefty and filling but slightly on the dry side. I think this is one of their most popular dishes but it's nothing to write home about. Katsu Bun: Large katsu sandwiched in the middle of a coco bun -- quite delicious, but also very filling. The sauce was a little tangier than I would've preferred but pretty good overall nonetheless. Enoki: Buttery and charred enoki -- can't go wrong there! Cocktail: I ordered a cocktail that had kefir lime leaves in it and it was very refreshing and tasty! The service was also iffy -- considering how small our table was, we didn't understand why all of our dishes came at the same time. We could barely fit every thing and it was an uncomfortable dining experience. Overall, I wouldn't suggest to come here with a friend, however, if someone invited me, I wouldn't be strongly opposed to the idea. Perhaps this restaurant was too hyped up for me and didn't live up to my expectations.

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Winona H.

let me tell you i waited outside in the cold for 40 mins on a thursday night but it was soo worth it. It's just a couple minutes walk away from Ossington and tucked on the side of the road w no signage. if you know me you kno i love fried chicken and the first bite on those dyno wings was a revolutionary crunch; a boneless gyoza stuffed chicken wing drenched in a sweet soy glaze and kewpie mayo; a must try. the katsu bun was also very tender and had a good katsu sauce all on a pillowy coco bun. I would def come back and order the same things or more!

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Shivani P.

We love Han motto! We find ourselves returning here often. The prices are great and the food is delicious. It's a hole in the wall restaurant that transports you straight to Japan. The ambience is incredible from the metal cutlery to the neon lights the vibes are done perfectly. All the food is delicious too. Definitely a restaurant to visit

Wendy H.

I have been to Hanmoto twice now and both times have been more than amazing! It's a small place so you may have to wait for a table, but we didn't wait more than 10 minutes both times with just walking in. They don't have an extensive menu but everything on their menu is so delicious! I especially loved the handroll, dino wings, deviled eggs and curry sando!

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Had the Moto bun, katsu bun, salmon aburi, moto eggs - all delicious. Service was meh but food quality more than made up for it

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