This restaurant is located right at Finch and Yonge Street. It was my first time coming here to…read moremeet some friends and it was better than I expected. I loved the menu and how it's animated with cartoons. And I love the layout and setup of the seating arrangements. The ambiance is a little grungy. It's definitely dark inside, hence the photo quality LOL. The service was great but I found that the sushi could have been a lot better. The drink was tasty.

This Izakaya spot has been operating in North York for 12 years and it's a shame that I just…read morerecently discovered it. The place is slightly lit creating a very intimate and cozy mood for a date or chilling with friends. The food was amazing and the presentation was immaculate! Out of all our orders, my favorites were the wings (perfectly seasoned and came with a magical sauce), uni pasta (the sauce was captivating and flavorful) and the sweet potato (a great balance to everything). Their drinks are worth-trying! The Orange was on the sweeter side to my liking and the Chu-hi was not my favorite but my friend liked it. What we got: Tsukune Skewers (chicken and pork meatballs) Maple Sweet Potato Seabream Sashimi Uni Pasta Hashi Wings Fresh Lemon Chu-hi Cassis Orange Cocktail

The atmosphere of this place was extremely lively and fun. There was a lot of led lights everywhere…read morewhich made the spot feel more of a night life place, great for a few bottles or soju and a few pitchers of beer. We were 9 people so we got a bunch of little plates to share. What made the most of an impression for me was the tteokbokki. It was so creamy and flavourful. I also especially loved the cheese corn which paired perfectly with the spice of the tteokbokki. Can't wait for another night out here!

Grilled Mentaiko It is quite salty on its own, with a…read moreslightly dry texture and a fine, sandy graininess when you chew it. But once paired with mayo and cucumber, the flavor becomes much more balanced. The creaminess of the mayo and the freshness of the cucumber soften the saltiness, and then the mentaiko slowly breaks apart in your mouth, releasing a rich, briny umami from the tiny fish roe. Mayo, mentaiko, and cucumber are a perfect combination. Beef Tartare The portion is smaller than beef tartare I've had at other Korean restaurants. With chopped scallions added, the overall flavor leans more toward a sharp onion-garlic aroma, and the saltiness slightly overpowers the sweetness. Without pear, it misses that refreshing sweetness and crunch, so the flavor feels a bit too strong. Sizzling Pan Bulgogi The bulgogi reminds me of Japanese gyudon, with a similar sweetness from the onions and sauce. But because it is stir-fried on a sizzling pan, the beef has a light seared aroma around the edges and more wok-like fragrance. It also comes with Korean glass noodles, which soak up the sweet-savory sauce and become slightly sticky and chewy. One bite of beef, one bite of noodles, one bite of rice, and I naturally fell into full "head-down rice-eating" mode. The mushrooms also absorb the meat juices and sauce, keeping the dish from feeling repetitive. Simply Jokbal The "Simply" version just comes without side dishes and rice, but the portion of jokbal is the same. The serving size was honestly surprising, and even three of us couldn't finish it. The jokbal is cut into small chunks, with a high ratio of lean meat. The collagen-rich parts are soft, bouncy, and still hold their shape, giving a texture somewhere between braised pork hock and pig's trotter. The spicy sauce leans more toward the direct heat of Korean chili powder rather than just the sweetness of gochujang, a bit like the spice in tteokbokki. The savory meatiness, chili aroma, and saltiness build up layer by layer. No wonder this is their signature dish. Braised Pork Ribs The seasoning is somewhat similar to the beef tartare, with sweetness from onion and fruit. The rice cakes also soak up the sauce very well. The ribs are not like the small-cut pork ribs commonly seen in Chinese cooking. Each piece has a short bone with a thick layer of meat around it. The meat is firm, fibrous, and chewy, but still deeply flavored from the braising. The more you chew, the more the meatiness comes through. Spicy Seafood Soup The biggest strength of the soup is its strong seafood flavor. The broth is rich in umami without feeling too heavy or sauce-based. The downside is that there is not much seafood: only squid, two shrimp, and a few mussels. The noodles were also average, without much chewiness and not great at absorbing the broth. This dish is more about drinking the soup than eating the toppings.

Nestled in the wonderful area of bathhurst and queen. When you navigate thru the fentanyl zombies,…read morepee and poop, and the overwhelming aroma of urine you will find this gem. I d like to think this area will seen be gentrified if not already. This place is legit / authentic / Japanese BBQ. Servers say their mandatory greetings and goodbyes. Service was wonderful and friendly. Ordering is as easy as it comes. Point at the items on the menu, there is description of the food , and the prep and cook time is relatively quick. My group got mostly skewers of beef, chicken, and bowls of rice. Food was well cooked, delicious with the teriyaki sauce, and the fish was ok. I wasn't a fan of their snow crab roll or the raw scallops. Come here for tasty easy Japanese bbq. The vibe and ambiance was casual, semi comfortable .

This is a great spot for yakitori! We have been going on the 29th of the month where they offer a…read more29% promo on all skewers including the zakkushi set and premium set. They offer a stamp card for every visit on the 29th where you can work towards a beer mug, tshirt, and giftcards on your visits! We got multiple rounds of skewers including the zakkushi set. Our favorite appetizer is the honey satsuma as the sweet potato is fried perfectly. We always end the meal with the carbonara udon which is so creamy. Looking forward to getting the beer mug on our 3rd visit!

Came in on a random Tuesday night as soon as they opened, and we were lucky to be seated at the…read moretable of our choice. The service in here was awesome because everyone was so attentive and checked in just to say hi and not interrupt conversations but in a really friendly way. There was three of us were here, and we decided to share almost everything that we ordered and nothing failed our expectations. My favourite was the bao bun and the Philly cheesesteak. It's a really small intimate environment and within an hour it was packed with a few bar seats left! Can't wait to come back and try more of things on the menu.

Cute spot to go with small groups on Ossington strip. Food was unique and an absolute 10/10. Drinks…read morewere less so but in all honesty, this is where you go for a late night poutine (um kimchi, tempura squash, and cheese curd?! Hello). Fast and friendly service.

Zakkushi is one of my must-visit spots whenever I'm in Toronto. This was my second time here, and I…read morebrought friends along this time. They absolutely loved it! The food, service, and ambiance were exceptional! My favorites are chicken gizzard, shishamo, and NANKOTSU (sea salt version)! I always come back to those three! I could probably eat 20+ skewers if my stomach and wallet allowed me to. You can't skip the drinks when you're here! We ordered the highball, apple ginger highball, kyoho grape highball, and kyoho sour. They pair so well with the skewers! I will definitely be back next time, and I'd also like to try New Retro (which is below Zakkushi) next time . If you're ever in the area or don't know where to eat, go to Zakkushi!

Zakkushi has long held its place on Carlton Street, and the binchotan grill still does its quiet…read morework well. Skewers arrive with a proper char and a tender interior, and the grilled meats remain the kitchen's most dependable asset. Where the experience falters is in the seasoning. The Japanese flavours lean so restrained that they rarely build real depth or heat. Each bite is pleasant, yet few linger, and I found myself waiting for a note of boldness that never arrived. Diners who favour a gentler, more Western-friendly profile may find this exactly to their liking. Value is the harder conversation. Pricing per skewer has climbed well past what each one delivers, and a satisfying meal quickly becomes an extravagant bill. A competent evening in a lively, casual room, but not one that calls us back.

Now that there are many izakayas uptown inMarkham/Richmond Hill areas, we don't go to Kinka as…read moreoften as we used to so it was nice to dine here again as I had forgotten how good the food was here! Kinka is definitely one of the best izakaya in Toronto. Ryu in Richmond Hill is still my favorite izakaya but after ourdinner at Kinka, I think it's a tie for my favorite. What really impressed me with Kinka is they have a few new items like their hand rolls which were reasonably priced at$5to $9. The wagyu beef one was only $6 and it was delicious. I'm not sure if these prices were special for the day because it was on a separate menu and not on their main menu book. If you can make it there before 7pm, there's the happy hour menu(5pm-7pm)which has some good deals like the flightAburi sushi flight(3 pcs)was only $7(must order,so yummy). I think next time I will order 3 of these aburi sushi as my main and shrimp tempura(2pcs) was$8. Definitely a few good dishes on happy hour menu so it's worth it to come a bit early.

3.5 stars. Fun place, slightly loud but good energy. Service was ok…read more The food was good, some items were excellent, some just so so. Raw items were much better. Some dishes had just too much sauce and not as pleasant.

Great Omakesse set - excellent bites and ended forgetting to take more pictures because it was so…read moregood!

Haven't been back in a few years and it isn't what it used to be…read more Chu-toro Sushi: Fish quality was decent, however, the rice was poorly made and fell apart too easily. Cheese curry was supposed to have beef, but there was not much in there at all. It was served super hot, though. Fried horse mackerel dish was nice. The two dips were good as well. Wife had the KAKIAGE UDON and she said it was good. I tried the fried kakiage, and indeed it was very nice. Gyoza were pedestrian. The tartare was hiding underneath a pile of salad, which is odd. However, it did taste decently. It should not be called a carpaccio, though, because carpaccio is supposed to be thinly sliced, whereas this was a little too thick. It seemed more like a tataki instead. Oyster kaki mayo were very disappointing. First, it was way too salty, and the oyster pieces were a little small. It almost felt like they pre-cut a bunch of oysters and sprinkled it in instead of giving you the actual entire piece of oyster from the oyster shell that it came from. I can't confirm this because I didn't watch them make it. Service was friendly, and the decor was just the same as it was before. However, the food quality has dropped. If I wasn't a local, I would not come back.

Great spot for Korean food and cocktails right on Queen West! I got the passion ginger ramos, which…read morewas very tasty and on the sweeter side, but not very boozy. Their cocktails are $20 and only have 1.5oz of liquor. I assume most of their cocktails are topped with tonic, as was mine. But it was still very tasty. For food we got the chicken karaage, black bean noodles, prime rib, fried bossam, and grilled spicy baby octopus. As someone who likes spicy food, the octopus was probably the only real spicy dish we had and was probably my favorite dish too. The prime rib was a close second. The black bean noodle had one mussel and was ok. I'd go back to try other dishes and a few other cocktails.

Since opening their doors in the Queen Street West community, Comma Toronto has brought unity…read morebetween traditional and modern Korean cuisine through their lineup of drinks and dishes! From classic shareables of Seafood Pancake (Pajeon) to an East Meets West dish of their Korean Prime Ribs with silky smooth puree, nothing can beat their Seafood Soybean Hot Pot made with fish broth that is made fresh every day! They have a lot of cool drinks incorporating Korean flavours that keeps things unique and refreshing! I can't wait for my next visit!