Kinka Izakaya
3.7/5
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Izakaya, the traditional Japanese tapas concept, explodes with bona-fide flavour at this charming downtown pub. Fans gather for after-work delight in the form of such sweet small dishes as black cod and udon noodles, marinated octopus and deep-fried brie, all of it washed down with deep swallows of sake and Sapporo beer. Guests share bench-style seating and an appreciation for the authenticity of the place. The atmosphere here is loud and lively. When you order a dish, the waiters holler its details to the kitchen staff, who yell back confirmation that they've heard. From time to time, someone will start singing. The zingy energy is marvelous, and the izakaya experience enhanced spectacularly by it. more... See more text

Cuisine type

  • Asian,
  • Japanese,

Dishes

  • Tapas,
  • Sushi,
  • Maki,
  • Sashimi,

Atmosphere

  • Casual,

Products and Services

  • Open Sunday,
  • Full Dinner Menu,
  • Open Late Hour,

Languages Spoken

  • English,
Location
398 Church St, Toronto, ON M5B 2A2
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  • $11 To $25,

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Restaurantica12
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Quality is great, but it's not true Japanese food

The food is good quality, but because they are tapas, prices add up and the food is influenced by Vancouver Japanese food... so it's not authentic, which was disappointing. Staff is really friendly. It's so incredibly loud here because they cheer and yell like they do in Izakayas in Japan.

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Restaurantica12
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Guuu...ddd!!!

Guu is real Japanese food. Not like 99% of the stuff in Toronto where thay say Irashaimasse!!! when you walk in but are just really faking it... It's the real deal indeed and the atmosphere and food are a blast! The tapas here are bang on, a little expensive, but that's the idea here. Drinks are nice and the service is typical for this type of food. Check out Guu. Make sure you get reservations though because it can get busy.

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Restaurantica12
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Amazing!!!

food, service, atmosphere everything was amazing, ive visited guu 3 time already and i loved it each time, i strongly recommend this restaurant to all

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Authentic Japanese dishes loud with excitement

Just like the greetings from the entire staff from entering and exiting this restaurant, the food is loud and full of excitement. Food: The dishes here are unique, authentic, and tasty. Served Tapas style, the variety of items to choose from on the menu are not the common dishes that you would find at the so-called Japanese restaurants you find in every street corner in the city. No, these are one of a kind, well presented dishes that have ingredients that are well matched with each other. I wanted to try everything on the menu, but my wallet was giving me the evil 'don't you dare stuff me with another gigantic bill' stare. Service: Polite, courteous and respectful, the servers stay true to their Japanese way of treating the customer. I liked it! Atmosphere: Authentic! The people, the dishes, and service, it's like being in a pub in Japan. The decor was modern and super trendy, but be warned, it gets loud in here! I can't wait to return to this restaurant. There's so much on the menu that I'm looking forward to trying on my next visit. But just remember, it's loud! Oh, and I forgot to mention, if you don't get there at a good time (like when they open for the day), expect to wait up to 2 hours for a table.

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Restaurantica12
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So good that we went two nights in a row!

My boyfriend and I went one night, and it was a great experience. So the next night, we brought our friends. It was definitely a long wait - approx. an hour. The atmosphere is amazing. The servers and cooks make you feel welcomed the moment you step in. This place is definitely more fusion based rather than Japanese cuisine. Everything we had tasted great. The only thing that was average was the beef udon.

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