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    Tanuki Restaurant

    3.6 (141 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Jared N.

    The food was absolutely fantastic. I had a take out order and the food took a little bit, but that tells me they are making it up fresh. The inside of the restaurant was nicely decorated and comfortable.

    Curry katsy udon, katage and baked seafood doria.
    Mel L.

    Came on a Saturday for lunch. We were seated right away, but there was a line up not long after we sat down. The food is very unique, which make sense since it's a fusion restuarant. The seafood doria sorted of reminded me of a seafood chowder, but there's a layer of rice at the bottom which helps balance the creaminess of the top. The udon and karage both had unique flavours that were very good. The karage was not deep fried, which I enjoyed as well. Most of the things on the menu you don't see at other Japanese restaurants, so I would come again to try different things The one thing was that it was somewhat cold when we went so I had my jacket on to keep warm.

    Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict
    Gary T.

    Delicious food, nice atmosphere, patio space on good days makes this a great spot for brunch. We ordered the Duck Ramen which includes Seared duck breast, ramen egg, ginger scallion relish. And the second order we had the Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict which they say is Now smoked in-house! Brioche bun, house smoked salmon, spinach, hollandaise, salad, home fries. Very enjoyable food and price is reasonable! Will return! Please check this spot out!!

    Katsu curry rice
    Michelle T.

    Service is impeccable as always. They're attentive and not in your face. Seafood doria was essentially the same as the classic Hong Kong baked seafood rice with cheese. It was very filling! Their katsu had a little too much batter for my liking but I was told it was filling too. The vibe was casual and trendy. It's a good place for snacks and lunches. We've been here a few times so it's def worth coming back for! I'd have liked if they had more fruity drink options :) or more loose leaf teas

    Buttermilk Pancakes
    Amy Y.

    Located in J-Town this is a Izakaya styled restaurant but the menu offers quite a diverse offering than your regular small plates. They also supply the hot food items that can be found at the bakery (bakery Nakamura) in the same complex. The interior is older and shows. On weekends they have a brunch menu that includes items that are only available on the weekends. What was ordered: Chicken katsu with gravy and eggs on rice Seafood Doria Omurice Buttermilk pancakes (only available on weekends) The food was good. Decent portion sizes and good flavour. The issue was that it took a long time for us to get our food and it wasn't that busy when we arrived. We waited a good 30 minutes and then 2 out of the 5 dishes arrived. About 10 minutes later the rest of our order arrived. I would give this a 3.5. It's not quite a 4 due to the service.

    Chicken and waffles
    Michelle K.

    **3.5** Came here for brunch on Sunday around noon and luckily got a table before it got busy. My partner and I ordered the chicken and waffles (hk egg waffle) and the omurice. From looking around, it seemed like these are the two most popular dishes. The omurice egg was the perfect consistency, but I wish they gave us a sharper knife to get the clean slice. Otherwise, I found the rice quite bland and it wasn't a very special dish. My partner however did enjoy the chicken and waffle. Having the chicken on an HK egg bubble waffle was quite genius and it worked well. Overall, a decent place for brunch in J-town.

    Chicken and waffles, kaki fry, togarashi fries, and pork belly croissant
    Jenny P.

    It does get really busy here, so I recommend going early! I was told it was going to be a 45 min wait but surprisingly I only had to wait about 10-15 mins. All the food we got was amazing, no complaints about the taste! Everyone was so freshly made, the pork belly was a thick cut as well. Kaki fry as this delicious aioli to dip it in!

    Emma L.

    Have been wanting to try their brunch for a while and was very pleasantly surprised. Food was extremely tasty and you can tell they are making it fresh. Plating was very thoughtful and pleasing to the eye. Staff were welcoming and whiling to answer any questions about the menu. Their seafood chowder by itself is enough to make me want to return again but pancakes were also very special and the portion of their eggs Benedict was quite substantial. Hoping to visit again soon.

    Omurice.
    David N.

    I've been seeing videos on the internet of people eating omurice for a while, so when I found out a restaurant in J-town was serving up the same, I knew I had to check it out for myself. We arrived around lunchtime on a recent Saturday and the place was already about half full. I knew what I want for my main, but I figured we should grab an appetizer to start. We asked our server what she recommended and she suggested the Seared Duck Breast ("served medium rare, chimichurri, garlic chips"). It arrived a little while later and sure looked impressive. It's great. The duck breast has been cooked perfectly and it's enhanced with that delicious, zesty chimichurri and the punchy garlic chips. I could eat that dish all day every day. But the main attraction was, of course, the Omurice ("soft omelette, chicken fried rice, shiitake, edamame, gravy"). It arrived to the table looking like a picture-perfect example of the concoction, and of course I sliced it open and watched as it unfolded itself atop the rice. I added the included gravy and began eating. This is one delicious dish. I enjoyed everything about it, from the perfectly-cooked omelette to the rich, flavorful gravy to the tasty rice. So if you find yourself scrolling through Omurice videos and you want to taste it for yourself, Tanuki is the place to go.

    Matcha Red Bean French Toast $15
    Julianna C.

    Cute spot in the heart of J-town for brunch! Here's what we ordered for 2 people: Drinks: * Kitsune Milk Tea (cold) $6 - 7/10 * Matcha Latte (cold) $6 - 7.5/10 Mains: * Omurice $20 - 7/10 * Seared Duck Benedict $20 - 8/10 Dessert: * Matcha Red Bean French Toast $15 - 7/10 We did have to wait a little bit maybe 20-25mins. They send you a text when your table is ready! Service was great, super friendly staff. We didn't wait too long for our food and they've got daily specials on the board. Love the R&B vibe of their playlist. We'll definitely be back to try their other items.

    Pork belly ramen
    Jeff K.

    I want to like this place but it's either catered to the canto taste or just soulless. We came here on a whim for a Mother's Day lunch and it was quick to get a table. Based on the vibe I was pretty excited to try some trendy Japanese food but everything was downhill from there. We ordered the pork belly ramen, matcha latte, shrimp cream pasta, karaage, grilled shishito peppers and hojicha latte. Unfortunately they were out of shishitos and offered their Brussels sprouts instead. Pork belly ramen was bad. Possibly the worst ramen of my life. The pork belly was pan fried with a thick crust that absorbed soup and became this hard gelatinous layer. Also unseasoned so... not great. The broth was some kind of beef stock with maybe anise? Either way it was also a bit underseasoned. The noodles were the biggest offender by being so over cooked. It was like the pasta you get at old school HK cafes (overcooked mush). 1/10 Shrimp pasta was the same as the ramen. Overcooked mush. Flavour could have used some seasoning 4/10 Brussels sprouts were a disappointment. It needed some acid or a sauce/dip on the side. It was legit just deep dried with sesame seeds on it. Maybe light seasoning but all I got was bitterness from the frying. 2/10 Karaage was the best part but still not great. The sauce must have been sitting for a while because it was soggy and not crisp. Flavour was good though. Nice chicken flavour with sweetness from whatever sauce was on it. 6/10, could be 8/10 if it didn't sit and get soggy. Matcha latte was ok, nothing special. A light matcha flavoured milk. 5/10 Iced Hojicha latte was also ok. It was strangely thick but not a concentrated flavour. Also had chunks of tea leaves in it, so not great. 4/10, actively did not enjoy this but not offensive. Overall I dont recommend this place. It gives off a cool vibe but the food is so soulless and lightly seasoned that I feel like it was intentionally done that way to attract the canto crowd in the area.

    Sally W.

    Great service, beautiful mural and amazing food!! They sell clothes now!!! They smoke their own smoke salmon. The duck in the duck Benny is a little chewy could be better if it was a little more tender.

    Kelly H.

    I love Tanuki because of their rotating menu. It's a great brunch spot! Each dish is unique and delicious. I love coming back here and trying different things each time!

    Pork belly ramen

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