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    3.5 (22 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Wagyu Beef Bacon Cheese, Wagyu Terimayo and Aonori Fries
    Monica M.

    Missed out on trying this in Vancouver, but was pleasantly surprised when I found them in the Well Market! There were so many options but settled on the Wagyu Terimayo and my friend got the Wagyu Bacon Cheese and Aonori fries. The hotdog was tasty with the additional ingredients but didn't really get the wagyu flavour from it. When you order they give you a ticket number and call you when your order is complete, which is fast and efficient. The whole ambiance of the market is cool and plenty of seats even though it was pretty busy for a sunday evening. The hotdogs range in price from around $8-14.

    Angela F.

    There is a JapaDog in Toronto?! Since when?! Was surprised to see this stall in the food court at the Well. So delighted! Ordered the terimayo which took about 10 min wait. This was a juicy dog.. covered in a nice mayo sauce and seaweed. I love it, even though I am never huge on hot dogs, I will have a JapaDog when I see it.

    Chicken Karaage (front) & Kurobuta Terimayo (back)
    Maria J.

    My friend (who lives in Vancouver) told me that I should try a Japadog, as it is a Japanese themed hotdog very unique to Toronto! On a weekend afternoon, my boyfriend and I visited the Well to try the Japadogs. The service was friendly and our orders (Chicken Karaage and Kurobuta Terimayo) came in a few minutes. Once we picked up the order, we were surprised by how small the hot dogs were (we paid around $8 - $12 for each hot dog)- we thought they were someone else's orders. They looked like kids' size orders. I picked Kurobuta Terimayo and it was tasty, the meat (pork) was juicy and the toppings were fresh. However, it was not amazing as I hoped it would be- it tasted like a regular hot dog with different toppings. My boyfriend chose Chicken Karaage and he agreed that the freshness was there. However, he shared that there was not much meat (chicken) in the pieces of the chicken karaage (so he was eating more of the fried batter) and they tasted bland. There was a special sauce in the hot dog, but he added that he was not able to taste it, as there was very little. Overall, we felt that it satisfied our cravings to some degree, but not great. Therefore, we ended up going to another place to get some more food. If you are curious, give this place a try.

    Gabriel S.

    This hotdog chain from Vancouver has the most unusual Japanese themed hotdogs ever & for not much more than the usual street meat (though they're also smaller than the usual). They get 3.5 stars. Got a love meat hotdog (pork sausage, beef sauce & torched cheese), aonori (seaweed) shaked fries & matcha age ice (bread, sugar & ice cream) The hotdog was decent, though the cheese didn't melt. It was like a pork coney dog with cheese. The fries were fresh enough but not well shaken so the flavour was uneven. It was good though, with nice umami. Age ice had decent ice cream & the bread was warm & crispy. Despite being deep fried it wasn't oily.

    Wagyu Terimayo
    David Y.

    Tried the wagyu terimayo dog. Tasty seaweed toppings and a delightful teriyaki mayo sauce undone by a small dog and generic bun at a hefty price. Service was friendly and efficient t considering the long lines.

    2 spicy cheese terimayo dogs. Actually, they were sausages.
    Karen L.

    It seems that Yelp doesn't want to acknowledge the Wellington Market has opened and there are several restaurants that have opened as well. My Japadog review was posted to the OG Vancouver listing. Located inside the Wellington Market at the Well, this is the first east coast location (that I know of). Originally, japadog started off as a stand but then gained enough popularity to open an actual storefront in Vancouver. It was exciting to see a lot of choices for this established west coast staple. Of course I had to try the OG Teri Mayo. This version was a spicy sausage with cheese. It was delish! The spice had some serious kick! Be warned, this place seems to have a very consistent line due to its popularity. 20 minutes is a good estimate for how long we waited. Being in a food court, you'll find seating somewhere on the premises. Just try to eat your food sooner than later to ensure freshness!

    Daisy W.

    While visiting the market at the Well, out of their large variety of food options, I decided to try Japadog for a quick, easy and handy lunch. The staff recommended the Kurobuta Terimayo dog. It was a very delicious hotdog and definitely enough for me as a quick lunch on the go. They also have wagyu japadog that is a more premium option that I'd like to try next time. On top of the dogs, they also have karaage and takoyaki. Their desserts also look very attractive.

    Terimayo Wagyu dog
    Sophie T.

    Pricey hot dog but it's worth a try. I tried the Terimayo wagyu dog and it was tasty! Bear in mind this is an occasional treat, because how does one justify a 15 bucks hot dog. Service was quick as being on a weekday there wasn't too much of a wait. This is located in The Well food court so there were plenty of seats around.

    Butter shoyu fries
    Michelle K.

    This is my first time trying Japadog after hearing great things about their Vancouver location. It's also in The Well - so amazing location! When deciding what to order, every option looked amazing and a bit overwhelming since they had a lot on their menu. I ended up ordering the Wagyu Terimayo and a side of butter shoyu fries. The hotdog itself was smaller than I expected, given that it was around 15 bucks. I get that I paid premium for the wagyu, but it tasted like any regular hotdog. I liked the toppings (what makes it a Japadog), but it was a bit heavy on the mayo where the whole hotdog was soggy. The fries were a big disappointment! I saw them shake the fries with seasoning, but the fries had absolutely no flavor to it. It was only the bottom few that had a hint of butter, but no shoyu at all. It was just like eating regular fries. Overall, I was disappointed with my meal, but I'm not sure if the other flavors are better than the one I got.

    Tony F.

    I had my first Japadog eons ago off their original cart in the streets of Vancouver. Ever since then I've dreamt of the day they'd arrive in Toronto. Nearly 20 years later it's finally happened. The dogs may be smaller than I remembered, and definitely inflation from that time has made this much more than when I used to drop off several twonies for it. But it scratched my nostalgic itch. Welcome to the 6.

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    Jeremy L.

    i got their kurobuta terimayo and it was good, but not sure if it's worth the price. its nicely seasoned with the sauce and flakes, but I feel like there's better options out there for what I paid. this location is located in the well, so it's pretty lively and busy. service was decently quick though, and had a chance to get a spot nearby, even though it was busy

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    4.2
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    I had a good experience at Gyubee Japanese Grill on Dundas. The restaurant was busy when I went, so…read moreit had a lively feel, but it also made the meal feel a little rushed at times. The meat quality was better than I expected for an all you can eat BBQ place. Some cuts were more memorable than others, but most of what we ordered cooked well and had good flavor. I also liked the small sides and sauces because they helped balance out the meal instead of making it feel too heavy. Service was friendly and fairly quick, especially considering how busy the restaurant was. There were a few moments where we had to wait for refills or extra items, but nothing that really hurt the experience. Overall, it is a good spot for a casual BBQ meal with friends. I would come back again, but probably at a less busy time.

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    Miso Soup , Miso steak , Garlic Beef Brisket, Miso Brisket
    Miso Soup , Miso steak , Garlic Beef Brisket, Miso Brisket
    I go almost once a week, its sooooo good! Service is always great
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    Having been to the other Hana Don location in North York multiple times, I was delighted when they…read moreopened a new location in downtown. It's my go-to spot to get my don fix - I love the wide variety of dons (rice bowls) that they offer with various fish and seafood combinations. There are also unique appetizers in the menu, such as Purple Yam Croquettes, Crab Crackers, Braised Bamboo Shoots with Shirasu (immature whitebait fish), and Takowasa (marinated raw octopus pieces, to be eaten with or wrapped in nori / seaweed). Although the dons are the main highlight of their menu (hence the restaurant name), they also offer traditional sushi, sashimi, sushi rolls and sets (similar to other Japanese sushi restaurants). Miso Aburi Scallops were very flavourful - nicely torched, giving the scallops a nice grill / char taste. They came with red and green seaweed, and a bit of fish roe. Large Premium Hana Don contained a good amount of fish and seafood, including a whole abalone, uni, shrimp in the shell, aburi salmon, ikura (salmon roe), salmon sashimi, tuna sashimi, yellowtail sashimi, other various fish sashimi, tamago (egg), and a few slices of cucumber on a generous bed of rice. I liked that the rice was a mix of white rice and some type of dark-coloured grains. Unatama Don came with a big piece of unagi and tamago (egg) that were both excellent. The sashimi were all fresh. Okonomiyaki was disappointing but it was sort of expected... for only $9, it was about 99% just flour pan-fried in a patty, without any substantial fillings (unlike real okonomiyaki, which usually contains protein / seafood, cabbage, eggs, and other ingredients). Location is super convenient near Bay & Dundas, ambiance is very casual, and service is quick.

    First time trying this place and I was very pleased with the service. We went pretty late and they…read moremanaged to accommodate us. What I really liked was that they had 3 options of warm water - Hot, Warm, and room temperature. Instinctively I knew this place cared about the clients digestive health. Though I'm sure if you asked for ice water, they would accommodate (my friend asked for no sauces in her maki roll). The fishes were plated very pretty and because it's sushi of course it tasted good. But I was surprised at the level of wasabi that was plated. Cleared up my sinuses for 30 seconds. The establishment is very clean and bright and a great place to head to if you're in a rush.

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