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    Shinta Japanese BBQ

    4.2 (105 reviews)
    PriceyJapanese, Barbeque
    Closed 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Mike L.

    Definitely one of my go-to for AYCE Japanese BBQ! Prices: Black Angus Menu: $42.99 (weekdays); $45.99 (Fri-Sun; Holidays) Silver Wagyu Menu: $95.99 (weekdays); $99.99 (Fri-Sun; Holidays) Gold Wagyu Menu (regular): $139.99 (weekdays); $145.99 (Fri-Sun; Holidays) Gold Wagyu Menu (+AYCE Japanese A5 Wagyu): $239.99 (weekdays); $245.99 (Fri-Sun; Holidays) 10% cash discount (Can't be combined with other promotions) Don't forget the 2 hour free validated parking (enter through the Hillcrest Ave) Great place to chill and get together with friends and loved ones. Service is attentive!

    Michael L.

    If you're looking for some quality AYCE DIY table BBQ in willowdale, this is the spot to go. There is another ayce Japanese spot in the neighbourhood but shinta definitely takes the cake. Literally. They specialize in Wagyu AYCE which is definitely $$$$$ at $100+ for the silver set, but if you're just looking for a more basic meal, their black menu for around $43 is what you're looking for. Despite the smaller menu, it still comes with good stuff like pork belly, prime kalbi short ribs, garlic beef brisket, and steak with sweet soy sauce. Orders are served at a good pace and they've got lot of staff doing the rounds to take orders. During this summer they have a limited time menu featuring the juiciest chicken wings and beer battered Atlantic cod among other dishes. Don't have to travel downtown or to Markham to enjoy ayce table BBQ!

    KC A.

    This is probably the best BBQ in Willowdale. We got the Silver option and we got all the Wagyu we want and they just kept on coming. We definitely got the value of what we paid for. I also liked how their service is quick. They find the perfect time to ask if we're ready for our 2nd or 3rd order. The entire restaurant is packed so having a service like that deserves a star. At one point we thought the table was crowded but they were able to get our empty plates right away, making it more comfortable for us to move stuff in our table (and eat)

    Cindy N.

    Shinta is one of the popular spots in Toronto for Japanese BBQ serving a multi selection of menu tiers to choose from with varying level of meat options. Located on the second floor of the Empress Centre. It was my first time coming to this place so this experience was all brand new to me. BBQ: Got the basic tier level of AYCE. I'm not a big AYCE person but the selection of meats was quite an interesting selection that were new to me such as the beef tongue. I was a fan of the ribs and the thinly sliced beef. The steak was tough to eat so I wasn't entirely a big fan of that. Despite being super busy on a weekday evening (especially with a large group) the meats came fast. Side dishes/Desserts: I had some small bites of other dishes too such as the karaage, and corn cheese. They were pretty standard nothing out of the ordinary but worth trying. Of course you couldn't end the meal without a dessert. They had some nice options on the menu like the mantou buns with condensed milk, watermelon, and the ice cream (soft serve or popsicle). The price was around the standard pricing compared to other JBBQ spots for dinner. If you want to have more premium meat options the higher tier levels have them. Quite accommodating to fit a large group reservation (recommend calling for the reservation). Overall, I had an amazing experience here - perfect for special occasions once in awhile!

    Laraine M.

    I keep coming back to shinta in any occasions. The food is always good. The meats is fresh and tender when its cook. The have lota of options on the me u for the ayce. Staff is super friendly. The service is fast. Definitely recommended to family and friends. Always book in advance for big groups as they are always busy especially on weekends.

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    Cindy D.

    My partner and I had our anniversary dinner here and got the silver wagyu ayce. This location is pretty spacious, I did not expect that much seating. At each table, there is a grill and a massive vent right above the grill so the smell doesn't linger too much. It was out first times trying wagyu, we tried almost everything on the first list on the menu. Never had fois gras before, can say that it has a very acquired taste (not a big fan of it). Out of all the premium meats we had, I would say my favourite one was the chef selected wagyu cuts so I have no idea what part it was from. I found some cuts to be too fatty so I trimmed those parts. My partner's review was that he did not feel justified paying that price for wagyu and it was on par with Gyubee but it was for sure worth the try. I agree with him and think this is a good place to go to for special occasions.

    Lots of variety of meat and desserts to pick from. The meat and service is always good!

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    Jona R.

    You can choose from black, silver, or gold menu. With black menu being the lowest priced AYCE out of the three. The selection of meat options are great even when we opted for black menu. Customer service is exceptional. Super friendly and delivers food fast. Quality of meat is great. Taste is really good. Family-friendly place. We have been coming to this location and will keep doing so!

    Alykhan V.

    Overall: 4.2/5 Food: 4.2/5 Awesome qualities of meet for a bbq place like this. I've been to Gyubee many times, but I have to say that Shinta is much better in every aspect. The only thing I like better at Gyubee than here is the bibimbap. All beef was very flavourful, I can't remember what it was called, but my favourite was the cubed beef pieces. Very flavourful! Atmosphere: 4.5/5 very grand place, nice atmosphere, you don't feel like tables are too close to each other. Perfect ambiance for what it is! Service: 4/5 very friendly waiters and waitresses. The only thing is that it sometimes took people long to come around, but it's also because they're very busy. Also, the 2 hour seating limit (which is typical for bbq places) was kind of a let down because we weren't 100% finished our food. Even though it was 2 hours, it felt shorter for some reason. Overall though, awesome BBQ place, and my favourite in the GTA so far!

    Michael B.

    I got the silver menu at shinta and really enjoyed it. There was a big selection with some Wagyu options.

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    Don L.

    Went for an AYCE Sunday lunch. Pretty good selection of meat and veg. Service was quick. We came at opening and there weren't a lot of people but the crowd started trickling in. Keep in mind there's a 2 hour limit! I ordered a bibimbap and would not recommend if you're not into saucy food. The dessert selection could be better. I got a crème brûlée and the top was barely torched.

    Angelina T.

    Food and service here are amazing!! I slightly like the food better at gyubee (more seasoned) but I like that they have more options on the menu like their takoyaki. The ambiance is so nice and the staff here are welcoming.

    Lilian N.

    The environment of the restaurant is good , and they have good variety of food to order and the servers are great. I would say the meat quality is in average, so compared to other BBQ restaurant, it is a bit expensive.

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    amazing food, amazing service. Very friendly staff. Definitely will be coming back to dine.

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    4.2(343 reviews)
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    This may have been the best Japanese bbq I've been too, and perhaps one of the best Asian bbq in…read moregeneral. Service was excellent and attentive. Decent amount of seating but be prepared to wait. Clean restaurant. Food quality was unmatched, even when considering that it's all you can eat. You can ask for the meats without the sauce if you prefer. Don't skip the dessert either as it was very good.

    Came in not expecting much-- despite the great reviews, I was skeptical on account of having poor…read moreall-you-can-eat bbq experiences before. I ended up being super impressed by the quality and tatse of the dishes! Some of our faves included the garlic marinated brisket and the rib-eye. Meat was good quality and there were lots of options for side dishes, such as sushi, chicken wings, or your more typical kimchi/beansprouts/spinach etc. It is BUSY, be prepared to wait. You can make a reservation with 6 people but you'll still wait a bit. Loud, but vibey! Servers were very attentice and super patient. Where improvement could be made, honestly, is upgrading to an ipad or some sort of ordering system. This would lighten the load on the servers and keep things a bit more organized-- we had a couple things we had to order a few times before they showed up.

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    Best bbq in the city! Been going to Beach Hill throughout the years and I'm always impressed by the…read morequality and tastiness of their meats. My favourite is the burnt ends, which has a sweet smoky taste to them. But other offerings are great too, from the really tender brisket, to the glistening pork belly, the creamy potato salad, and a peach cobbler that grandma would approve. If you're in the mood for a no-frills-all-thrills texas bbq, Beach Hill is then place to go.

    Really disappointing experience…read more I placed a $200+ Uber Eats order for myself and guests on a Friday night, expecting a reliable dinner from a BBQ restaurant. Instead, I waited over an hour with no update. When I finally called the restaurant to check on the order, I was casually told that it had been cancelled because they ran out of food. The problem is that no one bothered to notify me. No message in the app, no call -- nothing. I was simply left waiting for over an hour for an order they apparently already knew they couldn't fulfill. What made it worse was the attitude on the phone. The person I spoke with was rude and dismissive, with no apology or attempt to make the situation right. Now I'm told the refund could take up to 10 business days to return to my credit card. Running out of food happens. Ignoring a $200+ order for over an hour on a Friday night and then being rude to the customer is unacceptable. Plenty of better BBQ options in the city -- I won't be ordering from here again.

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    I really like Benny's barbecue. I've been there twice this week. I have never had barbecue turkey…read morebefore. Here I had it in a sandwich. It was moist, smoky and delicious. It served that soft round sweet bun reminiscent of Chick-fil-A. The brisket barbecue beans are exactly that. Barbecue beans, with a slight spice to it and some big chunks of brisket. Yum! The brisket sandwich is also excellent. They asked if I wanted it in slices or chopped and I had it chopped and loved it. The barbecue sauce is more in the ketchup beside, but that's fine. Coleslaw is OK. The serving of cornbread is small for the price. They don't serve barbecue chicken, which I found surprising but I love the brisket and the turkey and will be going back for more! And the guys working, they are very friendly.

    Bbq spot in an alley north of Yonge and Eglinton. One server was really nice, one was just there to…read morework lol which isn't a bad thing. We had the tray for one each. My ribs were tender but not enough flavor. The brisket wasn't tough but wasn't super tender either, the fatty part was the best. Again not enough flavor. This came with a sausage, I got the jalapeño cheese which was delicious and dense. The best part of the tray was the mac n cheese. There is bbq sauce at each table which helped add more flavor to the meat. The pace is pretty big with a limited amount of seating inside. But they have a patio area as well.

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