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    Tatsuro's

    4.4 (25 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

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    Ada L.

    Tatsuro's located along Queen St. E. near Greenwood Ave serves up Japanese-inspired brunch in an inviting space in the Leslieville neighbourhood. You are also able to order coffee and pastries to go as well from their coffee bar. I've been meaning to make my way to Tatsuro's for the longest time but wasn't able to until recently (since it's so far east!). I stopped by Tatsuro's on a Friday around 1:30pm for a late brunch/lunch recently. The restaurant is open daily except on Tuesdays where they close in the afternoons around 3-4pm. The space is inviting where there are seats for about 35-40 customers. They also have a coffee bar at the front if you'd like to purchase coffee and some pastries to go. You can even purchase a loaf of their shokupan bread made in house for $15. The menu is divided up into classic items (like an all day breakfast, karaage moffle, or the yoghurt bowl), toasts (with their homemade shokupan - Japanese milk bread), pasta, handhelds, and sweets, all items have a Japanese twist to them. Drinks wise, there are your classic espresso based drinks as well as matcha and hojicha lattes too. Food/drink wise, I ordered the following items: - Blueberry and ricotta toast (blueberry compote, house ricotta, yuzu) - $16 - Side of bacon - $5 - Cortado - $4.75 You are able to order your code via a QR code at the table or with staff. Food wise, my order was made a reasonable time. The blueberry and ricotta toast was my sweet treat today where the blueberry compote and house ricotta was on a thick slice of toasted shokupan bread. Delicious. Since I wanted something salty and savoury as well I opted for a side of bacon...the perfect sweet and salty combo! My cortado was also made well. Service wise, staff were friendly and efficient. One of the staffs at the end when I was paying my bill was super friendly! She asked how my meal was and even suggested what I should order next time (since I told her everything on the menu looked good). She also mentioned that the restaurant is pretty quiet during the early hours of the morning as well. Overall, a great Japanese-inspired brunch restaurant in Leslieville. Do make the trek to try their food and coffee/tea if you're able to!

    Rachel L.

    I love Japanese fusion brunch and Ohiru is one of my favourite spots in Toronto. My friend recommended this spot and said it's a similar menu so evidently I was very excited to try. I came here on a Saturday morning around 11am, it was busy but we were seated right away. You can self order via QR code but there's a server that also goes around. Service was fast and friendly. I got the hojicha latte with honey to start. It was creamy and the right amount of sweet. I enjoyed it. The wafu carbonara pasta was really rich, flavourful and had bits of bacon. It was good! The chicken and moffle stood out solely because of their waffles. It was so chewy and fluffy at the same time. Sadly, the karaage was not very juicy, a tad overcooked and not that good. It's a good brunch spots, I would not hesitate to come back if I was in the area but not sure if I would go out of my way. It's definitely worth a try! Personal note: Ohiru does still rank higher than Tatsuro's because of their condensed milk hojicha latte, udon instead of spaghetti for their carbonara plus shokupan bread for the sauce, and juicier kaarage.

    Geraldine G.

    They said this place was good but now I can say, yessssssssss! From the moment I walked in the door to leaving - fantastic. Everyone was welcoming and helpful if I had any questions. Best waffle I've had - and I generally don't like waffles. They are crisp yet soft and chewy. How you ask? It's a mochi waffle. Damn good my friends! Their version of chicken waffles - the best. Crispy chicken yet moist and perfectly cooked inside. Hojicha Latte - earthy and well balanced - check ! The nori fries! Wowzers! Also had the best crunch, generously tossed with nori and came piping hot! Loved this spot and definitely would come back again! Wanna know what else it had this great neighborhood vibe going. Hard to beat that too!

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    Sanger Y.

    Anyone who's familiar with the Leslieville area knows that there's no shortage of brunch restaurants looking to set themselves apart. Tatsuro's angle is with its small whisper of Japanese inspiration. I'm talking mochi waffles and a sprinkle of furikake and kewpie mayo over fries. Make no mistake: this is typical brunch fare, but with a Japanese twist. I would say that it's a total gimmick, but the food is so damn good! I had the breakfast sandwich with added bacon and a side of the potatoes. It's the execution of both items that made me a repeat customer. The sandwich - perfectly toasted and buttered brioche buns with perfectly-crispy bacon and jammy eggs. Potatoes (actually the star of the show) - crunchy on the outside and perfectly cooked on the inside. I know most of you would gravitate to the nori fries but I implore you to give the potatoes a try. You won't regret it. Pasaj is good. Lady Marmalade is good. Tatsuro's can definitely hold its own and in some ways, it's better than the brunch heavyweights of Leslieville. I'd definitely recommend it!

    Gayan P.

    Tatsuro's brings inventive Japanese-fusion brunch to Leslieville's competitive morning landscape, and does so with considerable panache. The space exudes inviting warmth, while the menu demonstrates genuine creativity in marrying Japanese sensibilities with Western brunch conventions. The karaage moffle proves a delightful textural study, and the curry pasta variations showcase confident, well-balanced spicing. Service is notably enthusiastic, though occasionally exhibits rushed energy during peak hours. The pasta preparations particularly impress, suggesting a kitchen with both technical skill and creative ambition. A welcome addition to the neighbourhood's already impressive dining roster.

    Chicken karage mochi waffles
    Fanny S.

    When Asian fusion does brunch it's usually a hit and Tatsuro's food and staff definitely got the job done! Knowing it gets crowded, we were the first customers at 9:05am on a Saturday. It gradually got busier within the next half hour and the spacious space was able to give everyone enough space. We ordered the karage moffles, all day breakfast and moffles with syrup. I love mochi waffles and Tatsuro's did a great job in getting the waffles crispy on the outside while maintaining the gooey mochi texture with each bite. The Japanese milk bun was nice but I felt it was nothing special. The latte and cappuccino were nicely presented and tasted smooth and not acidic. I would come back for the spaghetti and reorder the moffles. The staff were all super friendly giving the neighborhood vibes. Parking was easy too on the side streets or green P right in front of the store on Queen Street.

    Michelle D.

    My friends and I came here on a Saturday morning and were seated right away. We shared the karaage which was actually quite crunchy with little meat and it was hard to eat. I got their regular breakfast and felt the sausage was tough to chew. I did like the smashed potatoes and the bread. I also ordered an iced hojicha latte but it came out hot. The hojicha latte was still good. I think the food is pretty okay, not special and a bit expensive for what it is.

    Sasha H.

    This place is great! Lots of unique and great tasting food. We've come here a couple of times now, and as someone has a child this place is pretty child friendly. Fairly spacious, with options kiddos and adults will love. The servers are all super kind and great hosts. Definitely will be back again.

    Karaage Moffle
    David Y.

    Stopped by this Japanese-inspired brunch spot and thought it was good. We got: - Karaage Moffle: The karaage was tastily fried though would have liked maybe one or two more pieces for the price. The waffle was a bit overly crisped but liked the mochi inside. - Wafu Carbonara: Good al dente noodles, not at all creamy. Seemed almost more like a cacio a pepe to me, but maybe this is really how it should be. Overall pretty tasty. - Blueberry and Ricotta Toast: Nice thick shokupan bread, though a bit overly toasted for my liking (personal taste). Generous amount of ricotta and blueberry jam made this indulgent. Space is simply decorated in an almost retro diner style. Prices are what prices are these days. Service is standard, kitchen is quick. Overall, a pretty good brunch spot with an interesting menu.

    Nana T.

    Such a cute ambience! Nice service for the most part (One server made us feel a bit rushed but other than that everything was fine and everyone was kind and welcoming). The pasta omggg was the best part!! It really blew me away. The sandwich was also amazing but for improvement maybe make it a bit less saucy, there was sauce everywhere on the bottom of the buns and dripping out of the sandwich but the flavours were there and chicken was cooked to perfection. We also got their hojicha and iced lattes which were normal tasting but a bit pricy $7 each. Would return to try their sweet menu items! They make their bread in house and you could definitely tell by the taste!

    Alexa J.

    Such a delicious new brunch spot! Went here with a group of friends and the place itself is pretty spacious so we didn't wait very long considering we came on a weekend. Staff were super friendly and welcoming. I loved the mochi waffles with fried chicken, and the shokupan toast wasn't too sweet. Definitely looking forward to try the rest of their menu!

    Daisy W.

    I recently discovered this restaurant and paid them a visit on Sunday for lunch. Their pasta dishes really spoke to me and we ordered the Wafu Carbonara and Japanese Curry Bolognese. The curry arrived first, it was packed with flavours and the texture of the pasta was done to perfection. My choice was the Wafu Carbonara, it looked very picture perfect upon arrival with the onsen egg and the different texture of all the ingredients. I made sure to mix it up thoroughly before consuming, it was just as flavourful as the curry. Again, pasta was done to perfection, the texture of the black and white sesame really added to each bite. They might be a little on the pricy end, but it's definitely worth it. Their space is also nice and spacious with many tables that's comfortably spaced out. Staff was also very friendly and attentive. It looks like they make their shokupan in house also and hope to try their brunch items next time.

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    Jackie W.

    Sunday Brunch at a New East End Gem! Checked out this new cafe in the East end on a Sunday morning, and it did not disappoint! Love that their menu offers a great variety, from Shokupan to Pasta! Shokupan Toast - Chef's signature recommendation, and it was definitely memorable! Soft, fluffy toast dipped into an onsen egg = perfection! Pomodoro Pasta - Simple yet so flavorful! Always appreciate chefs who can make classic dishes shine. Mochi Waffles - Perfectly chewy texture, a must-try! Latte - Bold and delicious, thanks to their double-shot espresso base! Definitely coming back to try the Tatsuro's Curry Bolognese and Kaarage next!

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    Fantastic brunch place, Asian take on classics like avocado toast. Everything was delicious, dishes were great for sharing and generous

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