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    MeNami

    3.8 (590 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    Chi. L.

    This restaurant close to yonge and finch. Street paid parking available. Came for Winterlious 2026 lunch menu. Very busy on arrival. *Need to RSVP. Customers were being turned away because without RSVP. Had an accessible washroom upstairs main floor and smaller washrooms downstairs. Menu apps A group of us ordered few different things to try apps. Corn fritters, shrimp, salmon and beef tatkki. All very delicious tasting. Lunch app portions all smaller than dinner as written on menu 3 pieces vs 5. Mains- Noodles ordered, cheese udon taste like Italian pasta with udon flavor was excellent. Photo curry udon, unique presentation of piped potatoe topping on top. Was not expecting it to be cold but makes sense otherwise would melt into the hot udon area. Just made the udon warm vs hot on a very cold winter day. Spicy seafood udon rated well and not too spicy, tempura curry udon noted was very hot when it came out. Udon bowls not very large however it is filling. Dessert- Rice mochi with Cold cinnamon hearts drink. Mochi rated as very fresh with a bit of red bean inside. Matcha Cheesecake has nice tea flavor not too sweet. The creme brulee with blueberry was a small portion but tasted fine. 2 Servers were very busy and food came out quickly. They could not do separate bills just 1 bill however they told us upfront so there would be no confusion. Good spot. Would come for winterlicous for the value.

    Joyce F.

    I finally checked out this spot at 5469 Yonge Street -- noticed it a few times but never tried it till now. We got the "shrimp curry udon" and the "spicy cream udon", and both were packed with flavor. The spicy one was my favorite since I'm all about that heat! It's kind of a cool mix of Japanese and Korean styles with a bit of fusion. The total came to about $41.70 before tips, which felt pretty fair. The food looked nicer than I expected too. Seating wasn't the comfiest this time, but it's definitely a chill place to hang out, chat, and enjoy some beer or wine. Definitely worth a try--let me know if you like it!

    Baby octopus kushiage (partial)
    Shereen C.

    Here's a rundown of the food I've tried at Menami: ***** Menami's spicy cream seafood udon is my favourite -- it's so tasty! This is the dish I'd keep wanting to return for. **** The Mentaiko udon was good, creamy and tasty ***^ Potato cream curry udon was good too. ** Baby octopus appetizer was just okay, it's mostly breading. I wouldn't especially want this again. Sometimes it can be a bit too busy to feel totally comfortable, but the restaurant looks good in terms of decor.

    Jai Y.

    We had cheese udon and torched salmon tataki. It was all so good. I have 0 complaints and you can't go wrong here with how delicious it all is.

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    Arnold L.

    What can I say. Best izakaya experience ever! I finally had the chance to visit MeNami for their Winterlicious deal and I was very impressed with the overall experience and taste! The service was very friendly as we were greeted with warm kindness from the staff who made me and my friends feel like at home. They provided amazing recommendations of what to order based on the different combinations! The ambiance inside the restaurant is very cozy and cheerful to enjoy a fun night with friends! The food was excellent! From the perfectly seasoned Beef Tataki to the light and fulfilling Corn Kaki-Age that has a nice crunch, nothing can beat their awesome udon! The new Potato Cream Curry Udon has a nice balance of spicy and sweet which is very ideal for the winter season! The Spicy Cream Seafood Udon is also packed with lots of amazing flavour with perfectly cooked seafood! The Shrimp Shrimp Pasta is a nice east meets west dish that has perfectly cooked al dente pasta with the chili oil and shrimp! The Yaki Niku Udon has lots of amazing deep flavour from the broth while ensuring the udon has a nice bite! Overall, MeNami was well worth the years of wait to finally sample the udon and izakaya experience!

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    Caryl Y.

    Ordered their udon with tempura on the side. Udon was lacklustre and tempura was crispy but nothing special. The portion size for the tempura was too little for the price. No close up pictures but the mentaiko creamy udon was SO much better. It was very creamy, almost like evaporated milk creamy, and the mentaiko wasnt fishy at all. Service was okay. It wasnt very busy when we walked in around 6pm but soon after, the tables started to fill up and the place was packed. Nice ambiance and theres a patio section but dont know if I'll come back to this place.

    potato cream curry udon
    Sunny W.

    Came for dinner with a couple friends, I think they've expanded their menu! There were a lot of new appetizers. We got the miso yuzu salmon tartar ($13.45), which is deceptively small compared to the picture of it in the menu. It also didn't taste the greatest, but the corn kaki-age ($7.95) was light and crispy! I think it's a solid choice to get here. The potato cream curry udon ($18.95) looks small but it's actually super filling. The potato cream layer is cold but when mixed with the hot curry udon after, it actually creates the perfect temperature to eat the udon at. It's a really unique dish and Im looking forward to coming back to try it again :)

    Jenny P.

    The drinks were good and light! Food was fine when it came to the appetizers they didn't stand out as much, but I have had there entrees before and they are delicious. The food took longer than expected to come out, as some dishes came out immediately where it seemed like we almost wait 20-25 mins for the next dish to come out.

    salmon tataki, fried shrimp
    Samantha C.

    my second time here. this time i came for the winterlicious menu. food is always amazing and unique here. to start, the salmon tataki was fresh and citrusy. the shrimp was fried to perfection - especially when paired with a shrimp chip! their iconic potato cream udon was sooooo creamy, rich, and delicious as usual. seafood udon was adjustable in spice level, and had lots of seafood toppings. matcha cheesecake and mochi were nothing special but still good. i always love the ambience here. feels warm and homey. reminds me of late night in japan. service was fast despite it being a snow day. amazing!!!!

    Anna J.

    I came here for Summerlicious for their $35 3 course dinner option. Food was decent, servers don't pay attention to you or take your plates away at an appropriate time. Not all, but a few servers were constantly talking amongst themselves by the bar. Appetizers: corn kakiage and beef tataki - amazing Main: curry udon with shrimp tempura - I loved the shrimp. Udon was pretty good. Curry was okay - I was surprised to see beef in it since it wasn't listed as beef curry on the menu, and the server seemed annoyed when I asked her questions Dessert: blueberry creme brule - amazing, green tea cheesecake - not fresh, a bit hard, couldn't finish it

    spicy seafood cream udon
    Julia C.

    MENAMI . . The last time I've been to @menamitoronto was probably pre-COVID. I remember loving their potato cream udon which they don't have anymore. I opted to try their new spicy seafood cream udon which was bold of me because I can't eat too spicy. However, I found the spice tolerable and the udon was flavourful. The shrimp and squid were good, but the mussels were so tiny they got lost in the dish. Also, the prices are pretty steep here considering the portion size. Even though the flavour was good, I'm not sure if I'll be back. For that price, there are better alternatives out there where you'll leave feeling more full. . . Spicy Seafood Cream Udon 3.75/5

    Tempura Udon
    Jo-Anne L.

    I'm happy to say that the udon here has improved compared to the last time I visited, although that was a while ago. The flavour of the broth, the texture of the noodles, and the portion sizes are now above average (or, well, my standards for "average" have had to decrease a bit). We all ordered the udon dishes with clear soup bases, and highly enjoyed the savoury but not overpowering taste (no food comas reported after the meal). We came on a busy Friday evening and service was alright - our waitress came to our table just as many times as strictly necessary. It's quite a crowded space here, definitely come prepared to speak loudly to be heard. Regardless, no one rushed us out the door which we appreciated. There are a few new items on their menu which I'm curious about, so I'll probably be back for those! :)

    mentaiko cream udon spicy seafood udon cheese udon
    Jenny H.

    Another one of my go to spots for date night. It can be a bit loud with dim lights but it is a vibe. The staff are pretty quick with their service too which is great! My go to is typically their mentaiko cream udon. I find it to be very flavourful and filling. It can be a bit pricey, but I'd say it's worth a try if you haven't been yet.

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    Amazing food and service. This is a place that has good ambiance to chill with friends and family.

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    Food was good but the price doesn't justify the portions. Service was good and the ambiance was also good. Just not for the price

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